COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of January 6, 2003

 

 

            The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Deborah Moore. All of the Commissioners were in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

 

            The Commissioners reviewed the minutes for the week of December 2, 2002, and requested the following corrections be made:

 

·                    That on page one, paragraph two, the Resolution Number 2002-192-CC be changed to read 2002-192A-CC.

 

            With this correction, the Commissioners approved the minutes of the December 2, 2002, session.

 

            The Commissioners read and approved the minutes of the December 31, 2002, session as written.

 

            The Commissioners signed the Payroll Final Register for the month of December, 2002.

 

            As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, and have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Board in the amount of $285,593.96.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Notice of Separation of Rosemary Fowler, Mental Healthcare.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Notice of Separation of Susan Hodges, Mental Healthcare.

 

January 7, 2003

 

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

 

            As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, and have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Board in the amount of $490,032.25.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Funding Application for New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services between Grant County and United Way of Grant County.

 

            The Board approved the request of the Public Works Department for Grant County to participate in the City of Quincy’s TIB funded project to improve Central Avenue North from the City to County Road 11-NW at a cost of $11,130.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Tim’s Four Corners Texaco.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and T&J Services.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Agri-Fix.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and George Washington Towing.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Beeline Frame & Axle, Inc.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Smith’s Auto Wrecking.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Burck’s Auto Parts.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Quincy Car Sales & Towing.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Moses Lake Towing.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Central Towing.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the 2003 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contract between the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Cindy’s Towing.

 

            The Commissioners authorized the Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 to operate in the airspace over Grant County during the 2003 year for the purpose of mosquito abatement.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution Number 2003-001-CC in the matter approving the plat alteration request of Clifford & Ruth Naser, of lots 411 & 494 of Desert Aire Division 1, in a portion of Section 22; Township 14 North; Range 23 East; Willamette Meridian, Grant County, Washington (creating one lot), be passed. The motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution Number 2003-002-CC in the matter of application for a Reasonable Use Exception of Lawrence E. Tudor, the subject proposal is located in a portion of Section 31, Township 18 North, Range 29 EWM, Grant County, Washington, be passed. The motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution Number 2003-003-CC in matter approving the plat alteration request of Marten & Barbara Long, replat of lots 13 and 14 of Desert Aire #6 in a portion of Section 26; Township 14 North; Range 23 East; Willamette Meridian, Grant County Washington (creation of one lot), be passed. The motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution Number 2003-004-CC in the matter the Arlo Leishman request of approving a preliminary plat of twenty-nine acres into twenty-one lots, subject to site is located in Section 1 & 12, Township 19 North, Range 28, East, WM, Grant County, Washington, be passed. The motion carried

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution Number 2003-005-CC in the matter of approving the request of Sand Castle Estates LLC to approve a preliminary plat of twenty-one acres+/- into forty-eight lots, subject site is located in Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 28, East, WM, Grant County, Washington, be passed. The motion carried.

 

            The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on Equipment Contract 2003-05, Motor Pool: two four-door sedans; one 4x2 small ext. cab Pickup with auto. transmission; one small ext. cab Pickup with auto. Transmission; one 4x4 ½ ton ext. cab Pickup with auto. transmission; one 4x4 ¾ ton ext. cab Pickup with auto. transmission; one 15 passenger Van; and Public Works: eight 4x2 ½ ton regular cab Pickup with auto. transmission; one 4x2 ½ ton ext. cab Pickup with auto. transmission; five 4x4 ½ ton ext. cab Pickup with auto. transmission; one 4x2 ¾ ton crew cab Pickup with auto. transmission; one 4x2 SD regular Cab and Chassis with Service Body and auto. transmission. Bids to be opened January 21, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.

 

            The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on Equipment Contract 2003-04, one 4.5 CY Wheel Loader with trade-ins. Bids to be opened January 21, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.

 

            The Commissioners approved the Municipal Services Agreement between Grant County and the Grant County Economic Development Council.

 

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Memorandum Of Agreement between Washington State University Cooperative Extension and Grant County for the period January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, to provide an extension program.

 

 

            The Commissioners approved the separation date of December 23, 2002, for Charlene Thiesfeld, Mental Health.

 

            The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Ed Spalding, Fairgrounds, to $2,240 per month.

 

            The Commissioners approved the separation date of Mike Lopez, Mental Health.

 

            The Commissioners approved the separation date of Bonnie Johnson, Mental Health.

 

            The Commissioners approved the separation date of (Margaret) Patty Johnson (LaFave).

 

            The Commissioners approved the separation date of Renee Moser, Mental Health.

 

            The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Dawn Mauceri, Prosecutor’s Office, to $2,078 per month.

 

            The Commissioners approved the salary increase of Karl Shultz, Crime Victim/Prosecutor’s Office, to $2,564 per month.

 

            The Commissioners approved the separation/transfer of Orvella Fields from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to the Board of County Commissioners Office.

 

            The Commissioners approved the starting salary of Anna Hirz, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, at $2,121 per month.

 

            The Commissioners met with the Public Works Department regarding the following: Authorization to Call for Bids – One (1) 4.5 cy Wheel Loader; and Authorization to Call for Bids – ER&R Equipment.

 

January 8, 2003

 

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

 

            The Commissioners reviewed and approved the purchase of a hands free headset for Human Resources.

 

            The Commissioners reviewed and approved the request by the Cooperative Extension to purchase a laptop computer.

 

            The Commissioners took action on this date to approve the request of Sharon Kiehn, Executive Director, Grant Mental Healthcare, to carry over annual leave days into 2003 annual leave.

 

January 9, 2003

 

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all of the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

 

            The Commissioners authorized the implementation of the Compensation Plan, including a 1.5% increase effective January 1, 2003, for all employees whose positions are covered by the Courthouse Association labor contract.

 

            The Commissioners authorized payment to Premera Blue Cross for health insurance premiums for Grant County retirees.

 

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until January 13, 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attest:

 

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Clerk of the Board

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Grant County, Washington

 

 

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Chairman

 

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