RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

August 2, 2005

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 2, 2005, with Chairman Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Discussion – Salmon Recovery – Planning
Nick Christoph and Sandy Cox reported on upcoming meetings and agenda’s for the Salmon Recovery Board. Most of the meeting will be a question and answer session. Commissioner Hover asked that the public be notified in the form of a press release. Comments will be received from citizens in Okanogan County through October 1st. Until the comments are reviewed, it will not be known if they will change the plan or not. Commissioner Peterson stated that she would like the comments in the plan and not just in an appendix.

Ramona expressed concern that no reseeding is being done after the completion of salmon recovery projects and the noxious weeds are taking over. Sandy stated that this is a new comment regarding the salmon recovery plan. Commissioner Hover compared the situation to certain forest practices that cause a reduction in the water supply. Ramona agreed saying that certain trees take up to 200 gallons of water a day.

Discussion – County Engineering Projects – Public Works
Rob McGaughey, Jerry Verstegen and Murray McCory

Rob reported on the progress of several road projects currently underway.

Motion - Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the consent agenda with exception of item #5 pending further discussion. Motion was seconded and carried.

  1. Commissioners’ Proceedings of July 25 and 26th, 2005
  2. Resolution 75-2005 – Half time Clerk – Planning
  3. Agreement – Gravel removal P1-04 Haeberle Pit – PW
  4. Resolution 77-2005 Creating Fund 142 County Homelessness
  5. Letter – Washing State Parks & Recreation Program – PW

Resolution 79-2005 – Sole Source Purchase - Auditor
Commissioner Hover moved to approve resolution 79-2005 justifying a sole source purchase for elections equipment as presented by Peggy Robbins. Motion was seconded and carried.

Agreement – Project Management Services - Robert Knowles
Commissioner Hover moved to approve an agreement with Robert Knowles to act as project manager for the E911 center with cost not to exceed $13,370 including reimbursable items. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Letter – Audit Management Letter – Commissioners
The Commissioners signed the exit letter for the State Audit. (attached)