COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of June 19, 2006

The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order 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 a resolution acting as the Grant County Short Plat Administrative Official, approving the Duane Anderson Short Plat of 21.75-acres into two lots.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison and seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Ordinance No. 06-180-CC, an Ordinance relating to Comprehensive Planning for Grant County in accordance with the Washington State Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW), the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA, Chapter 43.21.C RCW), and the Final Decisions and Orders of the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board; Amending and Adopting a Growth Management Act compliant Limited Area of More Intensive Rural Development (LAMIRD) known as Moses Lake 10, be passed. The motion carried.

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 $857,787.65 as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Prosecuting Attorney for a budget extension for salary and benefits for the recently approved position of Legal Secretary II, in the amount of $40,397.00.  The hearing was set for July 11, 2006 at 11:15 am

The Commissioners signed a Contract Amendment for the Community Service Family Support Grant between the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Grant County Developmental Disabilities to extend the date of the contract and increase the maximum contract amount, for Contract #0563-85478 Amendment No. 01.

The Commissioners held a Bid Opening for the Facilities and Maintenance Roof Seal Bid. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to refer the bids to Facilities and Maintenance for their review and recommendation. The motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until June 20, 2006.

June 20, 2006

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

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06-184-CC, a Resolution depositing the PUD Privilege Tax funds into the County’s depository account in the amount of $1,682,741.78 and distributing the funds as listed on the resolution, be passed. The motion carried.

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a minor zone change request from Ross Clemenshaw and John Williams / Crescent Ridge Ranch from Recreation Development and Rural Remote to Master Planned Resort for a parcel of land containing 106.8 acres in conjunction with the Land Use Designation amendment change approved during the 2003 Comprehensive Plan amendment process.  The site is located in a portion of S 18, T 20 N, R 23 E, W M., Crescent Bar, Quincy, WA  98848.  Commissioner Allison moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the application as presented recognizing the 10 Findings of Fact.  Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed with two Commissioners in attendance.  The hearing adjourned.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Ordinance No. 06-185-CC, an Ordinance relating to an amendment of the Grant County Zoning Map changing approximately 106.8 acres owned by Ross Clemenshaw and John Williams for Crescent Ridge Ranch located in a portion of S 18, T 20 N, R 23 E, WM., from Rural Remote to Master Planned Resort at Crescent Bar, be passed. The motion carried.

The Commissioners met with the Public Works Director regarding:  a 1:30 pm bid opening for Rd. 5-NW Overlay; a 1:45 pm bid opening for Roads 11-SW/SE and M-SW; reimbursable work request for the Town of Electric City; a resolution to increase the County Road Budget; a resolution to increase the Paths and Trails Budget; a resolution to transfer jurisdiction of Rd. R-NW; a hearing conservation QCL; Road District #1, Criss Wahl; Bridge #244 at Wheeler Road and Rd O-NE; and resignation of Dennis Frances from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

The Commissioners held a Bid Openings for the Rd. 5-NW Overlay and Roads 11-SW/SE and MW projects. A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to refer the bids to Public Works for their review and recommendation. The motion carried.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Public Works Director to approve the Request to the County Engineer for Reimbursable Work from the Town of Electric City to purchase of 530 gallons of asphalt.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06-181-CC, a resolution in the matter of transferring jurisdiction of a portion of County Road R-NW from mile post .25 to mile post .75 to the City of Quincy, be passed. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06-182-CC, a resolution to increase the 2006 County Road Fund, Fund 101, for participation in a joint project with the Port of Ephrata (Airport Street) in the amount of $100,000.00, be passed. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Allison, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, that Resolution No. 06-183-CC, a resolution to increase the Paths & Trails Budget from the 2006 County Road Fund, Fund 103, for the construction of an emergent project, Maple Drive – Safe Route to School, in the amount of $25,000.00, be passed. The motion carried.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Public Works Director to award the Rd. 5-NW Overlay Project, CRP 06-01 project to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $1,480,277.22.

The Commissioners approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes as recommended by the Prosecuting Attorney for Derek A. Lee, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.

The Commissioners approved the April 17 and April 24, 2006 Commissioners Proceedings.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until June 21, 2006.

June 21, 2006

The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order 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 of the Grant County Clerk for keys and code to the Law and Justice Building back door from the Facilities and Maintenance Department.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Prosecuting Attorney for a budget extension in the amount of $11,136.00 for the Crime Victim Investigator position wages.  The hearing was set for July 25, 2006.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Human Resources Director revise the District Court Administrative Assistant job description and request a salary
re-evaluation from the County’s Compensation Consultant.

The Commissioners approved recommendation of the Human Resources Director to promote Heidi Whitney to the Adult Therapy Services Manager position at Grant Mental Healthcare.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Facilities & Maintenance Director to award the bid for the fire protection system for the Grant County Courthouse to Oxarc, in the amount of $32,089.46.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Public Works Director for three (3) County Credit Cards.

As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until June 22, 2006.

June 22, 2006

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

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Public Works Director to award the Rd. 11-SW/SE and Rd. M-SW, CRP 05-07 and 05-08 projects to Tommer Construction Co., Inc, in the amount of $364.449.00.

The Commissioners signed the Working Agreement by and between Grant County, Grant County District Court and Grant County District Court Employees’ Association, effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008.

The Commissioners approved the request of the Grant County Building/Fire Marshall Director to purchase a storage shed for approximately $800.00.

The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Grant Mental Healthcare Interim Executive Director to replace one adult Case Management position to a Master’s Level Therapist/Case Manager; and to request an additional Master’s Level Therapist/Case Manager Position to support the Adult Case Management Team.

The Commissioners approved the Interlocal Agreement Relating to Transfer of Real Property between Grant County and the Grant County Public Utility District No. 2 to provide for the mutual exchange of surplus real property by the County and the District as provided for in the Agreement.

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

June 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 approved the salary, wage, and/or position changes for Derek Pohle, Public Works Director.

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

Signed this _________ day of __________, 2006.