COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Week of August 1, 2005

Corrected

 

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 held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Fairgrounds in the amount of $11,513.04 to complete the billing of the Fairgrounds restroom project.  The Fair and Facilities Manager discussed the restroom project and stated that there are no other outstanding invoices.  The final cost of the project totaled approximately $174,000.00.  Commissioner Moore requested the Manager to provide the Board documentation of the final actual cost of the project.  Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Stevens moved to pass the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  The hearing adjourned.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No.  05-260-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2005 budget of Capital Purchases from Cumulative Reserve Fund #105, Department #147 for the Grant County Fairgrounds in the amount of $11,513.04, be passed. The motion carried.

 

The Commissioners signed the Public Works Payroll Journal for the month of July, 2005.

 

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a new License Application for Ginkgo Forest Winery, 22561 Road T & SW, Mattawa, WA  99349, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Applicants: Michael and Lois Thiede.

 

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Special Occasion License Application for Columbia Basin Rodeo Association, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake, WA  98837, from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No.  05-261-CC, a resolution in the matter of approving a plat alteration of lots 133 and 134 of the Desert Aire #1 Plat, be passed. The motion carried.

 

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a replat of Lot #627 of the Larson Subdivision plat for the development of a duplex.  The total land area consists of 12,602 square feet located in the Urban Residential 3 Zoning District of Grant County.  The replat will increase the number of lots from one to two.  Location of the proposal is Lot 627 of the Larson Subdivision Plat in a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 32, Township 20 N, Range 28 E, W.M., Grant County (parcel #31-0633-000).  Commissioner Moore moved to approve the Planning Commissioner recommendation to approve the replat recognizing the 6 Findings of Fact and 8 Conditions of Approval.  Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  The hearing adjourned.

 

 

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No.  05-262-CC, a resolution approving the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake Preliminary replat application, a replat of lot #627 of the Larson Subdivision Plat, be passed. The motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No.  05-263-CC, a resolution qualifying Manuel Torres, M. Ed., as a County Designated Mental Health Professional, be passed. The motion carried.

 

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a Plat Alteration (Replat) of Lots 133 and 134 of Desert Aire #1 plat.  This plat alteration will decrease the number of lots from 2 to 1 with the total land area being approximately .35 acres located in the Rural Village Residential – 1 Zone of Grant County.  Location of the proposal is a portion of Section 22, Township 14 North, Range 23 East, W.M., Grant County.  Site addresses are 408 and 410 S. Apricot Lane, Desert Aire, WA (Parcel #’s 02-0158-000 and 02-0159-000).  Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the replat recognizing the 6 Findings of Fact and 10 Conditions of Approval.  Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.  The hearing adjourned.

 

The Commissioners signed a 2005 Commercial Lease Extension between Grant County and Sunbridge Healthcare Corporation.

 

The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 07-1 through No. 07-116 in the total amount of $588,434.50 as recorded on a listing and made available to 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 amounts of $47,591.87 and $204,575.90, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.

 

The Commissioners approved the request of the Sheriff’s Office for a Ballistic Vest in the amount of $975.00.

 

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director for the starting rate of pay for Manuel Torres, Grant Mental Healthcare.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No.  05-267-CC, a resolution relating to Comprehensive Planning in Grant County in Accordance with the Washington State Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70 A) and amending the September, 1999 Comprehensive Plan, be passed. The motion carried.

 

The Commissioners approved the hire date of July 27, 2005 for Manuel Torres and September 1, 2005 for Laura Hilley, Grant Mental Healthcare.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until August 2, 2005.

 

 

August 2, 2005

 

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

 

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Facilities and Maintenance department in the amount $35,000.00 to complete the billing of the Cooling Tower for the Courthouse.   Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.  Commissioner Moore moved to pass the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.  The hearing adjourned.

 

The Commissioners denied the request of the Facilities and Maintenance Manager to increase his earlier budget extension request from $35,000.00 to $36,632.76.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No.  05-264-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2005 budget of Facilities and Maintenance Fund #001, Department #112, for the billing of the Courthouse Cooling Tower in the amount of $35,000.00, be passed. The motion carried.

 

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Jail in the amount of $1,150.03 for the purchase of a storage shed for the Work Release Facility from a Department of Ecology Grant.  Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Moore moved to pass the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously in attendance.  The hearing adjourned.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No.  05-266-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2005 budget of the Grant County Jail Work Release Center Fund #001, Department #115, to purchase a storage shed in the amount of $1,150.03, be passed. The motion carried.

 

 

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Jail in the amount $8,000.00 to purchase a Heat/Air Conditioner unit for the Work Release Facility.   Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Moore moved to pass the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  The hearing adjourned.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No. 05-265-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2005 budget of the Grant County Jail Work Release Center Fund #001, Department #115, to purchase a Heat/Air Conditioning Unit in the amount of $8,000.00, be passed. The motion carried.

 

The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding: Execution of Contracts for

Road S-NE; Grape Drive Discussion; Paving of Road H-NW from Road 7-NW to Road 5-NW (Gravel to BST Program); Use of County Vehicles/Cancel of Credit Cards/Clerks Office; CDSI Meeting regarding Gloyd Drop Box; and New Federal Grant Programs - Intersection Safety.

 

            The Commissioners signed the contract for the Road S-NE, CRP 04-09 project between Grant County and HLT Construction.

 

            The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director for the starting rate of pay for Laura Hilley, Grant Mental Healthcare.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until August 3, 2005.

 

 

August 3, 2005

 

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

 

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Juvenile Court and Youth Services in the amount $862.00 to purchase a Washing Machine for the Juvenile facility.   Commissioner Moore moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Moore moved to pass the budget extension as presented, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  The hearing adjourned.

 

           

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No.  05-266a-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2005 budget of the Grant County Juvenile Court and Youth Services Fund #121, Department #163 for a washing machine in the amount of $862.00, be passed. The motion carried.

 

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until August 4, 2005.

 

 

August 4, 2005

 

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Everett Brissey (Trinidad Replat #1) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #04-3889.

 

The Commissioners approved the revised hire date of August 1, 2005 for Laura Hilley, Grant Mental Healthcare; the hire date of July 26, 2005 for Glenn I. Sanger, Fairgrounds; and August 1, 2005 for Richard Watson, Building/Fire Marshal Office.

 

The Commissioners approved the separation date of July 5, 2005 for Jennifer Thorton, Clerk’s Office; and July 29, 2005 for Barbara Jackson, Grant Mental Healthcare.

 

The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by the Human Resources Director for Kelly D. Desgrosellier, Juvenile Court and Youth Services; and Misty Bowman, Developmental Disabilities Residential.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until August 8, 2005.

 

Signed this _________ day of __________, 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attest:

 

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Clerk of the Board

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Grant County, Washington

 

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LeRoy C. Allison, Chair

 

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Deborah Moore

 

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Richard Stevens