COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of November 15, 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.
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 $668,349.72, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved the request of Sharon Kiehn, Executive Director, Grant Mental Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and New Hope, for a budget extension to the 2004 Mental Health budget in the amount of $564,492.00 to pay for building, vehicle and equipment items.
The Commissioners approved the request from Al Holman, Fair and Facilities Manager, to award the framing and materials project for the Ardell Pavilion/Concession booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds to Moses Lake Custom Builders.
The Commissioners met with Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County Engineer, Public Works Department, regarding: Bid Opening: Bridge #306, Baird Springs; SWAC/Appointment Information; and apparent theft at Ephrata Landfill.
The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Bridge #306, Baird Springs Rd. NW, CRP 96-22. A motion was made by Commissioner Snead, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Derek Pohle, PE, Director/County Engineer, Public Works Department, to award the Bridge #306, Baird Springs Rd. NW, CRP 96-22 contract to Selland Construction in the amount of $139,746.00.
A Public hearing was called to order by Commissioner Allison. Hector Torres stated that the hearing was regarding a subdivision for Larry Carvo of a 39.28 parcel into seven (7) lots in the Rural Residential 1 (RR1) Zone of Grant County. The lots will average 5.61 acres in size with the smallest lot consisting of 5.25 acres and the largest lot consisting of 6.02 acres. All lots have been proposed for residential development. The subject property is located at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Mae Valley Rd. and Rd. E NE in the Northeast quarter of Section 26, Township 19 N., Range 27 E., W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel# 16-1546-000). Commissioner Snead moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the preliminary plat recognizing the 12 Conditions of Approval and 6 Findings of Fact. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion and the motion carried. The hearing adjourned.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for Leta Storey, Jan Kaschmitter, Decorah Curran, and Angela Davis, Grant Mental Healthcare; and Barb Smith, Elisa Ponozzo, and Sandy Muder, Clerk’s Office.
A public hearing was held regarding the Beverly Water District Community Development Bock Grant (“CDBG”), 2004 Closing of the Grant. The notice for pubic hearing and all documents were provided in both English and Spanish in the County’s paper of record and at the public hearing. Donn Harris was in attendance to interpret. Jack Frietag discussed the year’s progress. No motion was necessary to close the project; Commissioner Moore moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Allison seconded the motion and the hearing adjourned with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
A public hearing was held regarding the Beverly Water District Community Development Bock Grant (“CDBG”), 2005 Grant application. The notice for pubic hearing and all documents were provided in both English and Spanish in the County’s paper of record and at the public hearing. Donn Harris was in attendance to interpret. Jack Frietag presented his proposal to the Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to approve the Community Development Block Grant for 2005, Beverly Water District, application. The motion carried.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Grievance Procedure; Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disclosure Report, Title VI Certification; and General Purpose Grant – Project Summary Form; and the CDBG Grant Application for Beverly Water District (Resolution No. 04-139-CC) for the Beverly Water District CDBG.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until November 17, 2004.
November 17, 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 request of Undersheriff Ken Kernan, Sheriff’s Office, for a budget extension in the amount of $723.61 for a budget shortfall of purchased vests.
The Commissioners disapproved the request of the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce for the installation of Christmas Lights near the Grant County Courthouse.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to designate himself to serve on the Grant County Canvassing Board for the General/Recount Election to be held on November 22, 2004.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by Angie Clark, Human Resources Director, for Pamela Duggan, Grant Mental Healthcare; Sally Catlin, Assessor’s Office; and Kristing A. Cruz, PARC.
The Commissioners approved the hire date of November 10, 2004 for Diana L. Escamilla, PARC.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until November 22, 2004.
Signed this _________ day of __________, 2004.
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Attest:
________________________ Clerk of the Board |
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington
__________________________________ LeRoy C. Allison, Chair
__________________________________ Tim Snead
__________________________________ Deborah Moore |