COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of May 22, 2006

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 April 3, 2006 Commissioners’ Proceedings.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign approval of the Special Occasion License Application of the USA Mixed Martial Arts, 8427 Valley Green Court, Olympia, WA  98513, from the Washington State Liquor Control 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 $572,528.30, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant Mental Healthcare Interim Executive Director for a budget extension in the amount of $113,336.50 for the Mental Health Residential program.  A hearing for the budget extension has been set for June 14, 2006 at 9:00 am.

The Commissioners approved the request of the New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Interim Executive Director for a budget extension in the amount of $26,590.00 to add 1 FTE Legal and Community Advocate position effective July 1, 2006.  A hearing for the budget extension has been set for June 14, 2006 at 11:00 am.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Clerk of the Board to purchase a wireless headset in the amount of $290.00 plus tax.

The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position change for Tina Brissey, Deputy Assessor II effective May 1, 2006.

The Commissioners signed a Settlement Agreement by and between Central Leasing of Washington, LLC, and Grant County for corrected valuation of real property for tax purposes.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06-164-CC, a resolution in the matter of approving a preliminary plat of 4.67 acres into eight (8) lots for Eddie E and Shirley Smith, located in a portion of S 12, T 18 N, R 22 E., W.M., Grant County, WA, be passed. The motion carried.

The Commissioners held a public hearing to take comment on the Solid Waste Management Plan.  Bill Lamphere, Chair, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, discussed composting, recycling.  Derek Pohle discussed recycling at the landfills.  There was no other public comment, the meeting stayed open until 2:30.  It will then continue at 6:00 pm.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until May 23, 2006.

May 23, 2006

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

The Commissioners accepted the recommendation from the Human Resources Director to add one part-time Community Living Specialist position (87.5%FTE) and two part-time Community Living Aide positions (87.5%FTE) for the Grant Mental Healthcare Developmental Disabilities/Direction in Community Living program.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Developmental Disabilities Program Director for out of state travel for one staff person to assist a person in the Direction in Community Living program to Hermiston, Oregon on June 5, 2006.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Facilities and Maintenance’s Director to accept the proposal from Johnson Controls for the Master Controllers and Operator Interface Upgrade in the Law & Justice Building.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant County Treasurer to transfer the second quarter matching funds into the Trial Court Improvement Fund per SSB 5454, in the amount of $5,392.00.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Facilities and Maintenance Interim Director to reject the bids received at the May 15, 2006 bid opening and to re-advertise the request for bids for a Roof Reseal on the Courthouse and Annex.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Facilities and Maintenance Interim Director to purchase two anti-fatigue mats for the Grant County Mailroom in the amount of $475.00 plus tax.

The Chair of the Board authorized to sign the Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant Application Partner Agreement NCESD 171 to provide leadership in the improvement and strengthening of the Grant County school district’s Emergency Response and Crisis Management Plans.

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for the Grant County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to purchase miscellaneous office equipment for new positions added in the amount of $3,500.00.  Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Allison moved to approve 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 Allison, that Resolution No. 06-166-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of Grant County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office #117, Department #158, to purchase miscellaneous equipment for new positions in the amount of $3,500.00, be passed. The motion carried.

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a budget extension for Grant County Emergency Management to purchase address markers for County residences in the amount of $1,079.01.  Commissioner Allison moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing, Commissioner Moore seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Allison moved to approve 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 Allison, that Resolution No. 06-167-CC, a resolution relating to a supplemental extension in the 2006 budget of Grant County Emergency Management Fund #102, Department 144, to purchase address markers for County residences in the amount of $1,079.01, be passed. The motion carried.

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the JR Simplot (JR Simplot Short Plat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File No. 05-4054-01.

The Commissioners accepted the recommendation of the Public Works Director to approve the Request to the County Road Department for Reimbursable Work for Grant County Port District No. 9.

The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding:  resolution initiating CRP number 06-09 (BR. #139/Rd. F-NE); reimbursable work request from the Port of Ephrata; personnel – Solid Waste Laborer/Dave Derting; overlays; compost site/USBR property; and road vacation request for the Cowan property.

A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Allison, that Resolution No. 06-165-CC, a resolution in the matter of initiating County Road Project designated as CRP No. 06-09, Bridge 139, Rd. F NE, be passed. The motion carried.

The Commissioners met in Executive Session for five minutes with legal counsel regarding land use litigation.

The Commissioners signed the 2006 Agreement Concert Management/Development between Grant County and House of Blues Concerts, Inc. for the management of events and concerts at the Gorge Amphitheater.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until May 24, 2006.

May 24, 2006

The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Stevens and Allison in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.  Commissioner Moore was out and excused.

The Commissioners approved the request from the Chief Accountant for a budget transfer from Fund #001, Current Expense, to Fund #116, Grant County Fair, in the amount of $75,000.

The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes for Gary Baker, Information Services.

            As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until May 25, 2006.

May 25, 2006

The session was continued at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Stevens and Allison in attendance with the Clerk of the Board.  Commissioner Moore was out and excused.

The Commissioners signed the 2006 Spirituous Liquor Agreement between Grant County and Aramark Entertainment, Inc. for the management of food and beverage business at the Gorge Amphitheater.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until May 26, 2006.

May 26, 2006

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

The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Marlo Merrell (Merrell Short Plat) Final Plat Submission and Review, File No. 06-4401-01.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until May 30, 2006

Signed this _________ day of __________, 2006.