COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of August 15, 2005
The Board of County Commissioners was not in session today as a quorum was not available.
August 16, 2005
The session was continued 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 $1,221,565.79, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a Binding Site Plan creating forty-one (41) lots from approximately 202.45 acres, for commercial development. The lots will range in size from 0.65 acres to 20 acres. The larger lots are intended for “big box” stores, large retail stores and commercial warehouses and the smaller lots are intended for gas stations, restaurants, and smaller retail/commercial stores. The property is located adjacent to the Larson Subdivision on the east side of Patton Boulevard and south of the Grant County Airport within the Moses Lake Urban Growth Boundary; a portion of S 4, T 20 N, R 28 E, WM, Grant County (Parcel #’s 17-0150-012, 17-0150-004, and 17-0147-000). Planning staff discussed Traffic Impacts, Pedestrian Facilities, and Desired Use of the Property. Discussion was held between the Board and Planning staff. Commissioner Moore moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the project as presented recognizing the 11 Conditions of Approval and a 12th Condition of Approval recommended by the Planning Department and 10 Findings of Fact, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a Minor Zone Change for eleven (11) parcels totaling 241.94 acres currently zoned Urban Light Industrial with a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial (Urban). The applicant, Andy Chen/ASPI Group, is seeking a zone change to Urban Commercial 1. If approved, the proposed zone change would make the zoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. Location of proposal is located adjacent to the Larson Subdivision on the east side of Patton Boulevard and south of the Grant County Airport within the Moses Lake Urban Growth Area Boundary; and is a portion of S 4, T 20 N, R 28 E, WM, Grant County (Parcel #’s 17-0150-012, 17-1250-004, 17-0147-000, 31-2006-000, 31-2007-000, 31-2008-000, 31-2009-000, 12-2151-000, 12-2152-000, 12-2153-000, and 12-2154-000). Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the project as presented recognizing the 10 Findings of Fact, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the David Stadelman (Stadelman Farms Short Plat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #04-3964.
The Commissioners signed the Final Payroll Register for the month of July, 2005.
The Commissioners met with the
Public Works Director regarding: Resolution for Willow Springs - Order
Granting Vacation; 
Canfield Fleet
Insurance; Rd 8-SE and Rd V.5-SE;Drop Box Issues; and Solar Grade Silicon
Sludge Disposal.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Moore, that Resolution No. 05-269-CC, a resolution/order granting vacation of Willow Springs Rd., road log number 32350, be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office in the amount $16,105 to allow for a Justice Assistance Grant to purchase equipment for the Motor Unit. 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. 05-268-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2005 budget of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Fund #001, Department #114, in the amount of $16,105.00, be passed. The motion carried.
The Commissioners approved the separation date of August 9, 2005 for John Burnette, Grant Mental Healthcare; and July 29, 2005 for Amanda Callahan, Developmental Disabilities Residential.
The Commissioners signed a Contract for Services between Grant County and the City of Ephrata to allow the City to have access to the County’s mainframe computer on a Fiber Connection.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until August 19, 2005.
August 19, 2005
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Ricardo Arizmendi (Arizmendi Short Plat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #05-4024.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until August 22, 2005.
Signed this _________ day of __________, 2005.
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Attest:
________________________ Clerk of the Board |
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington
__________________________________ LeRoy C. Allison, Chair
__________________________________ Deborah Moore
__________________________________ Richard Stevens |