COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of April 26, 2004

Corrected

            The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Moore in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Snead was not in attendance.

            The Commissioners approved the minutes of the April 19, 2004 session.

            The Commissioners met in executive session for an hour with the Prosecuting Attorney regarding the public defense contract.

            The Commissioners received a Summons, Complaint, and Amended Summons, Amended Complaint on behalf of R&R Masonry, Inc. The matter was referred to the Prosecuting Attorney for handling.

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Washington State Military Department Amendment to Contract E03-393, E911 Wireline – Operations and Contract E03-364, E911 Wireless-Operations. Contract period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 04-058-CC a Resolution relating to the transfer of funds with the 2004 budget of the Law and Justice Fund #121, Department #163 in the amount of $30,761, be passed. The motion carried.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 04-059-CC, a Resolution adopting Grant County Code of Conduct to ensure the efficient, fair, and professional administration of federal grant funds in compliance with 24 CRF§85.35(b)(3) and other applicable federal and state standards, regulations, and laws, be passed. The motion carried.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 04-060-CC, a Resolution relating to the transfer of funds within the 2004 budget of the Cumulative Reserve Fund #105, Department #147, due to unanticipated state and/or federal funds in the amount of $45,000, be passed. The motion carried.

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign approval of the change of corporate officers/stockholders Application of Sunbanks, Electric City, WA, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Applicants: Sunbanks, Ltd., Patrick James Welton, George John Hitzler, and Donna Jean Welton.

            The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for Jamie D. Smith, Juvenile Court and Youth Services; Victor Guzman, Superior Court; Aaron Seabright, Jail; Paul Rohweder, Jail; Brent Coomes, Jail; Mildred Oliveros (now Curran); Sheriff’s Office; and Ricardo Char, Sheriff’s Office.

            The Commissioners approved the start date of April 15, 2004 for Douglas K. Earl, District Court.

            The Commissioners approved the separation date of April 23, 2004 for Wanda B. Stratton, District Court.

            The Commissioners approved the reorganization changes to Grant Mental Healthcare staffing as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director.

            The Commissioners approved reclassifying the Building Department/Fire Marshal’s Office Permit/System Technician position at Band 7 of the Compensation Plan as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director.

            The Commissioners signed the 2004 Spirituous Liquor Agreement between Grant County, Grant County Sheriff’s Office and House of Blues Concerts, Inc. for the provision of spirituous liquor at the Gorge Amphitheater.

            The Commissioners approved the request of Sharon Kiehn, Executive Director, Grant Mental Healthcare, to add one FTE Legal and Community Advocate position beginning July 1, 2004 using addition funds from the Department Social and Health Services Shelter Grant.

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 27, 2004.

April 27, 2004

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Moore in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Snead was not in attendance.

            As of this date, the Board, by a majority vote, does approve for payment those vouchers certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amount of $310,011.92, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.

            The Commissioners met with Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County Engineer, Public Works Department, regarding: Call for Bids – BBCC Parkway; Resolution – Increase Equipment Budget, Notice of Hearing – Establishing Comprehensive Procedures for Management of County Property; Reimbursable Work – Fire District No. 11; Landfill Software; and HHW Collection Event.

            The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County Engineer, Public Works Department, to complete work for Grant County FPD #11, Station #1, Royal Camp, as outlined on the Grant County Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 04-061-CC, a Resolution setting public hearing in the matter of establishing comprehensive procedures for management of County property, be passed. The motion carried. The hearing is to be held Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 04-062-CC, a Resolution to increase the Equipment Budget Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund, Public Works Department, in the additional amount of $130,000 for 20 CY drop boxes, be passed. The motion carried.

            The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids on BBCC Parkway, CRP 02-16. Bids are to be opened May 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m.

            A Public Hearing was held regarding amending Grant County Code regarding Fireworks, Sunland Estates. After taking public comment, a motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to close the public comment portion of the hearing. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 6.342 of the Grant County Code by adding a new area, Sunland Estates, for the regulation of the use, possession and sale of fireworks, effective July 1, 2005. The motion carried.

            The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Earl Hubsmith (Rainer Meadows Ph No 1 MP) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #03-3712.

            The Commissioners approved the start date of February 24, 2004 for Jackie Lopez, District Court.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 04-063-CC, a Resolution adopting the WA-CERT Recommended Priority Listing, be passed. The motion carried.

            The Commissioners signed the Pedestrian Facilities Development Agreement, Grantors: Michael T. Ratigan, Grantee: Grant County, Washington. The agreement was sent to Scott Clark, Director of Planning, for filing with the Auditor.

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 28, 2004.

April 28, 2004

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Moore in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Snead was not in attendance.

            The Commissioner met in executive session for an hour and a half with the Prosecuting Attorney and a representative of the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Pool to discuss pending litigation.

            A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 04-064-CC, a Resolution / Ordinance amending Chapter 6.32 of the Grant County Code by adding a new area for the regulation of the use, possession and sale of fireworks, and other matters properly relating thereto, be passed. The motion carried. This Resolution / Ordinance shall take effect the 1^st day of July, 2005.

            The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Sharon Kiehn, Executive Director, Grant Mental Healthcare, that the bid to paint the exterior of the Grant Mental Healthcare Grand Coulee office be awarded to Nick Caramandi of Nick’s Home Repairs, Grand Coulee, Washington.

            The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of April, 2004.

            The Commissioners approved the start date of May 10, 2004 for Delores Deife, Grant Mental Healthcare.

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 29, 2004.

April 29, 2004

            The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Moore in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Snead was not in attendance.

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until May 3, 2004.

Attest: ________________________ Clerk of the Board

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington __________________________________ LeRoy C. Allison, Chair __________________________________ Tim Snead __________________________________ Deborah Moore