COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of September 12, 2005
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 recommendation of the Human Resources Director that District Court hire Katherine N. Ogle on a part-time (16 hours per week) hourly basis to perform in court clerk responsibilities.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by the Human Resource Director for Katherine N. Ogle, District Court.
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 $770,315.34, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved for distribution to Elected Officials and Department Heads Policy Memo 05-05, Official County Time.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director that the Auditor’s Office Voucher Deputy position maintain its salary classification position in the Compensation Plan at Band 7.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) education and enforcement authorizing resolution for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office to make a formal application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for funding assistance.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until September 13, 2005.
September 13, 2005
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Stevens in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Moore was not in attendance and excused.
As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers as presented by the Grant County Health District: Payroll Vouchers #1 – 4, and General Fund Vouchers #5 – 74, in the amount of $167,640.06, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat subdivision application from Robert Witte of two (2) parcels totaling 71.15 acres into fourteen (14) lots in the Rural Residential 1 (RR1) Zone of Grant County. All 14 lots are for residential development. Additionally, Lot 1 is currently being used for agriculture purposes and will maintain the current use. Development has been proposed to occur in seven phases. Location of proposal is Lots 2 and 3 of the Witte Short Plat east of Soap Lake, lying in the east ½ of S 19, T 22 N, R 27 E, WM, Grant County (parcel #’s 31-2579-000 and 31-2580-000). The Planning Department Staff discussed the staff report, specifically discussing wetlands, traffic impacts, allowance of private roads, and requirements for clustering. Commissioner Stevens noted discrepancies on the Staff report. On page 1 the Conditions of Approval and Findings of Fact are to be 14 and 13 respectively. Also noted was the Planning Commissioner hearing was in August, 2005, not October 6, 2004. Planning Staff realized the errors and noted the changes to be made. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the proposal as presented recognizing the fourteen (14) Conditions of Approval and thirteen (13) Findings of Fact. Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 09-1 through No. 09-156 in the total amount of $1,238,924.61, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Sheriff’s Office for a budget transfer from Fund #001, Department #114 for training, overtime, and administrative costs from a STOP Grant in the amount of $4,221.00.
The Commissioners met with the
Public Works Director regarding: 1:30 p.m. Bid Opening for the Grand Coulee
Hill Guardrail; Bid Authorizations for Rd 3-NE Overlay, Rd U-NW Overlay, Rd
5-NW Overlay, and Bridge #312 Overlay; Support Letter for Safe Routes to
Schools; 
October 6 LeMaster
& Daniels Discussion on GASB 34; Solid Waste Closure Account; and Solar
Grade Silicon.
The Commissioners held a Bid Opening on Grand Coulee Hill Rd NE Guardrail, CRP 03-24g. A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Allison, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Grand Coulee Hill Rd NE Guardrail, CRP 03-24g contract be awarded Frank Gurney, Inc., at the bid price of $304,519.00.
The Commissioners signed the Authorization to Call for Bids for Rd 3-NE Overlay, Rd U-NW Overlay, Rd 5-NW Overlay, and Bridge #312 Overlay, CRP 04-13. Bids are to be opened September 27, 2005 at 1:30 pm.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a Reasonable Use Exception application from Silvestre Gonzalez to allow the placement of a manufactured home for residential use on a 3.92-acre parcel. Location is 2400 Rd E.5 NE, Moses Lake, and a portion of S 24, T 19 N, R 27 E, WM, Grant County (parcel # 16-1477-000). Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the Reasonable Use Exception as presented recognizing the nine (9) Conditions of Approval and six (6) Findings of Fact. Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 05-279-CC, a resolution in the matter of approving a Reasonable Use Exception from Silvestre Gonzales Jr. to allow the placement of a manufactured home for residential use on a 3.92-acre parcel in the Rural Residential 1 (RR1) zone, be passed. The motion carried with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a Reasonable Use Exception application from Daniel Hansen to allow the development of a single-family dwelling on a 2.42-acre parcel. Location is 12239 Heritage Lane SE, Moses Lake, and a portion of S 6, T 18 N, R 29 E, WM, Grant County (parcel # 18-0095-000). Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the Reasonable Use Exception as presented recognizing the nine (9) Conditions of Approval and six (6) Findings of Fact. Commissioner Allison seconded and the motion passed with 2 Commissioners in attendance. The hearing adjourned.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 05-280-CC, a resolution in the matter of approving a Reasonable Use Exception from Daniel Hansen to allow the development of a single-family dwelling on a 2.42-acre parcel in the Rural Residential 2 (RR2) Zone, be passed. The motion carried with 2 Commissioners in attendance.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until September 14, 2005.
September 14, 2005
The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Stevens in attendance with the Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Moore was not in attendance and excused.
The Commissioners approved the separation date of June 7, 2005 for Jennifer Graham, Developmental Disabilities Residential.
The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by the Human Resources Director for: Rebecca Church and Amy Rodriguez, Clerk’s Office; Megan Smith, Assessor/GIS; Gloria Ponozzo, Dawn West-Hurley, and Debbie Gonzalez, New Hope.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until September 15, 2005.
September 15, 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 Jay Johns (Johns Short Plat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #05-4047; and the Stephen and Pamela Thorsen (Desert Aire No. 1, Replat No. 19) Final Plat Submission and Review, File #04-3969.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 05-281-CC, a resolution proposing a sales/use tax for costs associated with operating and improving Enhanced 911 Emergency Communication systems and operations within Grant County and, other matters properly related thereto, be passed. The motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until September 19, 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 |