COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS

Week of January 5, 2004

The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.

The Commissioners approved the minutes of the December 29, 2003 session.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Grant County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board that R H McDougall and Associates becomes a qualified provider for developmental disabilities community services.

The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for Edward Spalding III, Fairgrounds; and Edward G. Moore, Maintenance.

The Commissioners approved the starting date of January 12, 2004 for Kathy Gardner, Grant Mental Healthcare.

The Commissioners notified the Budget Director to implement the Commissioners salary for the year 2004 based on Resolution Number 86-128-CC.

The Commissioners approved the request of Angie Clark, Director of Human Resources, to change the salary band for the Evidence Specialist from Band 6 to Band 7, effective October 1, 2003.

The Commissioners authorized the Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 to operate in the airspace over Grant County during the 2004 year for the purpose of mosquito abatement.

The Commissioners notified Grant County Humane Society, Inc., that they had approved $34,650 for the year 2004 budget.

The Commissioners notified the Youth Partnership Task Force that they had approved $5,500 for the year 2004 budget.

The Commissioners approved the separation date of December 11, 2003 for Keith Wilson, Juvenile Department.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until January 6, 2004.

January 6, 2004

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

An Open Record Public Hearing was held regarding Quincy Adult Recreation Park Model Condominium, Phase 1, Front Building Setback proposed UDC Amendment. The Planning Department advised that this proposed UDC Amendment would changing the minimum setback from the front or road from 20 feet to five (5) feet. The public was invited to comment. Michael Wyman, Esquire, and Donald Condit, President of the Owners Association, provided brief comments, both in favor of the amendment. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Snead, to close the public portion of the hearing. The motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Snead, to uphold the Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation and approve the amendment to the Unified Development Code Chapter 23.12, Table 3, Density, Dimension and Open Space Standards for Rural Activity Center Zoning Districts, proponent Quincy Adult Recreation Park Model Condominium, Phase 1, from 20 feet to five (5) feet, with the four (4) Conditions of Approval. The motion carried.

A Closed Record Public Hearing was held regarding Grant County Housing Authority’s Replat Application of Lots 707 through 717, Lot 726 and Lots 748 through 754 of the Larson Subdivision, a portion of the NE ¼ of Section 05, Township 19 North, Range 28 EWM, Grant County. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to uphold the Planning Commission’s recommendation and approve Grant County Housing Authority’s Replat of Lots 707 through 717, Lot 726 and Lots 748 through 754, Larson Subdivision, with the seven (7) Conditions of Approval and the six (6) Findings of Fact. The motion carried.

The Commissioners met with Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County Road Engineer, Public Works Department, regarding: 2004 Road Levy Certification; Motor Pool Replacements for 2004; EDA Grant; BBCC Parkway; and Solid Waste – Livestock.

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 amounts of $68,0612.32 and $28,585.24, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.

The Commissioners signed the Final Payroll Register for the month of December, 2003.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the following 2004 Grant County Sheriff Towing Contracts:

· Agri-Fix, Moses Lake;

· Beeline Frame & Axle, Inc., Moses Lake;

· Burck’s Auto Parts, Ephrata;

· Central Towing, Moses Lake;

· Cindy’s Towing, Royal City;

· George Washington Towing, Quincy;

· Moses Lake Towing, Moses Lake;

· Quincy Car Sales & Towing, Quincy;

· Smith’s Auto Wrecking, Ephrata;

· T&J Services, Quincy; and

· Tim’s Four Corners Texaco, Grand Coulee.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until January 7, 2004.

January 7, 2004

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 United Way of Grant County 2004 Funding Application Agency Profile and United Way of Grant County Member Agency Agreement on behalf of New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services.

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 $565,211.41, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.

The Commissioners approved the request of Vern Cummings, Facilities Manager, for additional funds in the amount of $2,806.97, for the new boiler project.

As there was no further business to come before the Board, the session was adjourned until January 12, 2004.

Attest: ________________________ Clerk of the Board

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