COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of March 17, 2003

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

The Commissioners approved the minutes for the week of March 10, 2003, session.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant County Auditor to purchase two disc drives for Auditor’s Office computer system. Total cost: $2,176.82.

The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing and a motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation approving the Goodrich Estates preliminary plat application 02-3447 of 5.9+/- acres into nine lots in the Urban Residential-2 Zone with the seven Findings of Facts and 12 Conditions of Approval, be passed. Motion carried.

The Commissioners held a Closed Record Public Hearing and a motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation approving the Rimrock Estates preliminary plat application #02-3431 of approximately 38.8 acres into 16 one-acre +/- lots and one twenty acre lot with the seven Findings of Fact and 15 Conditions of Approval, be passed. Motion carried.

The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 02-1 through No. 02-198 in the total amount of $1,018,099.79.

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 $1,569,972.92.

The Commissioners received City’s Petition for Review, City of Ephrata. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney.

The Commissioners approved the request for Sergeant Mike Shay to attend Drug Task Force Supervisors School, Reno, Nevada, April 28 through May 2, 2003.

As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve a general salary increase of 1.5% for Grant Mental Healthcare, Development Disabilities Residential, and New Hope, retroactive to January 1, 2003.

The Commissioners approved the following salary increases:

Frank Martinez, Jr. Information Services $3,412.00 per month

Richard N. Flanigan Information Services $4,567.00 per month

Linda Holden Prosecutor’s Office $2,683.00 per month

The Commissioners approved the starting salary of:

Jamie D. Smith Juvenile Department $1,076.50 per month

Argimiro Morales PARC $11.00 per hour

James (Jim) F. Edlund Treasurer’s Office $2,216.00 per month

The Commissioners approved the separation date of February 27, 2003, for Vicky R. St.Mary, District Court.

The Commissioners approved the request for Dr. Ben Marte, Grant Mental Healthcare, to attend 2003 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, May 17 - 22, 2003.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the State of Washington Invoice Voucher, Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, CDBG Contract No. 03-64003-004, Payment Request #2.

The Commissioners approved, on a trial basis, the proposal for a new 12 hour shift and patrol position upgrade request from the Sheriff’s Office.

March 18, 2003

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

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the David Sparks Short Plat Final Plat Submission and Review, File #02-3508.

The Commissioners met with the Public Works Department regarding the following: 1:30 p.m. Bid Opening – 10.5 Rd. SE; 1:45 p.m. Bid Opening – A Rd. NW; 2:00 p.m. Bid Opening - Digger Derrick; AIA Agreement – Ephrata Shop Improvements/Zeck Butler Architects; Lease Agreement – Farm Unit 64; Authorization to Call for Bids – 2003 Auctioneering Services; Authorization to Call for Bids – Crack Sealing Services – 2003; Beezley Tower site; Washington Rural Counties Insurance Pool – 2003/2004 Renewal Application; Drop Box Operations Report; New Solid Waste Supervisor; Request for Sick Leave Donation.

The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on 10.5 Rd. SE, CRP 02-10. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on A Rd. NW, CRP 02-06. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Equipment Contract 2003-11, one Digger Derrick. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

The Commissioners signed the following Authorization to Call for Bids:

· 2003 Auctioneering Services. Bids are to be opened April 8, 2003 at 1:45 p.m.; and

· Crack Sealing Services – 2003. Bids are to be opened April 1, 2003 at 1:30 p.m.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, Director/County Engineer, Public Works Department, that the contract for a new Public Works Shop Building and Equipment Storage Building to be located at the County’s existing Public Works complex at the Port of Ephrata, be awarded to Zeck Butler Architects, PS, Spokane, Washington.

The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing for amending the Grant County Unified Development Code, signage, specifically chapter 23.12.150. This hearing was continued from January 27, 2003. The public was invited to comment. The Chair of the Board advised those in attendance that a faxed letter dated March 18, 2003, was received and would be submitted as part of the written record. After public comment and further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that the public comment portion of the hearing be closed. The motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that the Board of County Commissioners uphold the Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation that Grant County approve the Grant County Unified Development Code (UDC), Title 23 Zoning, Chapter 23.12 Development Standards, Section 23.12.150 Signs, with amended language and following changes:

1. c) 1. A site plan drawn to scale showing the property . . . .

2. c) 2. Drawings to scale that depict . . . .

3. e) 7. Signs that rotate or are audible are prohibited except traffic safety signs installed by government agencies.

4. g) no changes, leave as proposed

5. h) to read: Removal of Non-Conforming Signs: Grant County reserves the right to remove or require the removal of existing non-conforming signs. When the useful life of the sign has ceased.

Effective date: upon signature. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Resolution No. 2003-033-CC, a Proclamation honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces serving around the world to protect our Nation, be passed. Motion carried.

March 19, 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 approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County Engineer, Public Works Department, that 10.5 Rd SE, CRP 02-10 be awarded to Copenhaver Construction, Inc., Creston, Washington.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Phillis Motzkus Short Plat Final Plat Submission and Review, File #02-3496.

March 20, 2003

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

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Snead, that Ordinance No. 4-2003-CC, an Ordinance approving an amendment to Unified Development Code (UDC) § 23.12.150 regulating Signs, be passed. Motion carried.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was adjourned until March 24, 2003.

Attest: ________________________ Clerk of the Board

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington __________________________________ Chair __________________________________ __________________________________