The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 16, 2005, with Chairman Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present. Commissioner Lampe absent on personal reasons.

Discussion – Salmon Recovery – Planning
Nick Christoph briefed the Commissioners on the upcoming Salmon Recovery meeting. Members are also needed for the citizen’s committee for SRF Review. Several possible members were suggested.

Discussion –– Public Works
Rob McGaughey, Jerry Verstegen, Murray McCory, Rose Clements

Murray briefed the Board on the progress of the trail including possible grant funding. Rose Clements reviewed the state statutes applicable to setting up a Consultant roster. Commissioner Hover expressed concern that there is no provision in the statues to prevent favoritism. It was explained that a panel reviews the firm’s qualifications rather than one person. If there is a firm that is associated with someone, that person recuses himself/herself. Rob explained issues that need a change order on the Robinson Canyon Road.

Motion – Security Work – Juvenile
Bruce Moran & Dawna Nicholas reported on the results of call for quotes for the security needed in the Juvenile facility. Commissioner Hover moved to accept the bid from Don Kruse electric for security repairs of the juvenile facility in an amount not to exceed $13,744.25. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion – Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-7. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Approve Commissioner Proceedings August 8 & 9, 2005
2. Letters Thank you to Cathy McMorris, Maria Cantwell & Patty Murray
3. Resolution 81-2005 Amendment to Resolution 80-2005
4. Contract 5-year Reimbursable Work – Conconully
5. Request Reimbursable Work for Tonasket
6. A19-1A CDBG Public Services Grant Funding
7. Agreements Dispatch Services for the following cities

Coulee Dam
Omak
Tonasket
Pateros

MVEMS - Methow Valley EMS District
Commissioner Peterson moved to recess as the Board of Commissioners and convene as the Methow Valley EMS District Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Voucher Approval – Emergency Management Service – Methow EMS District
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the voucher for $30,000 for Professional Services of the EMS district.

Commissioner Hover called for any other business. There was no other business.

Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn as the Methow EMS Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed

Tonasket EMS District
Commissioner Hover moved to recess as the Board of Commissioners and convene as the Tonasket EMS District Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Voucher Approval – Emergency Management Service – Tonasket EMS District
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the voucher for $1500 for Professional Services of the EMS district.

Commissioner Peterson called for any other business. There was no other business.

Commissioner Hover moved to adjourn as the Tonasket EMS Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed

Executive Session – Litigation - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 45 minutes at 1:45 PM to discuss litigation. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 2:30 PM

Discussion – Agent Search - WSU
Margaret Viebrock explained that the search committee will be reviewing applicants for the new Extension Agent. She also requested approval of the 3^rd quarter match. Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the 3^rd quarter match for the Nutrition Program. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Executive Session – Litigation - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to go back into executive session for litigation for 20 minutes at 2:35 PM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 2:55 PM