RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

February 15, 2005

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 15, 2005, with Chairman Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Discussion – Watershed Planning & Salmon Recover – Water Resources
Julie Pyper informed the Board that Ron Perrow has concerns regarding the timeline and process of the Watershed Plan, as well as the secretarial position. She also reported that she received an offensive email relating to the secretarial position from one of the members of the Planning Unit. No applications were received for the Secretarial position. Commissioner Peterson suggested that Julie re-advertise the position.

Discussion – BIA Trust Land - Commissioners
Heidi Appel asked the Board for direction regarding the appeals for trust land. Heidi stated that these appeals are usually not resolved. Commissioner Peterson explained that the board mainly wants to go on record as to how this impacts the county. The Board’s main concern is those lands outside the reservation.

Executive Session – Negotiations – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes at 10:05 AM for negotiations. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 10:20 AM

Discussion – Gravel Pit Sites – Public Works
Jerry Verstegen presented maps showing gravel pits and other land uses in Okanogan County. Commissioner Hover asked if the county has any standards for gravel. Jerry stated that the county does have standards and some are certified for state projects. He also discussed the impacts that the lot segregations are having on the county’s road system. (attachment)

Bid Opening – Vibratory Compactor – Public Works
Frank Sautell

One bid was received from Clyde/West in the amount of $67,454.45. Frank will review the bid and return with a recommendation. (attached)

Discussion – County Medical Benefits – Benefax
Dan Powers, Ward Sandberg and Monica Kersey and Eric

Ward Sandberg explained the history of the current medical plan and county experience for the county.

Motion – Consent Agenda - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to accept the consent agenda items 1-8. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

  1. Approval Commissioners’ Proceedings of February 7 & 8, 2005
  2. Franchise (3) Cattleguard Renewals – Public Works
  3. Letter Escrow Funds Release – Legacy Construction
  4. Resolution # 22-2005 Budget amendment – Planning
  5. Letter Wal-Mart Foundation Matching Grant – WSU Extension
  6. A-19 CDBG Grant Project – Fire District No. 4
  7. Amendment Jail Building Phase ll Professional Services – Beaman
  8. Resolution # 23-2005 amendment to resolution 1-2005

Motion - Administrative Settlement - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to settle with Emily Carlton in the amount of $17,774.00 for purchase of right-of-way on Robinson Canyon Road. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Discussion - Okanogan County Community Fire Plan – Emergency
Ted Murray, Scott Miller, John Foster and others explained that they would like the Commissioners’ support for an application for Community Risk Assessment and Mitigation Funding. Commissioner Peterson asked how their application would affect the private communities’ ability to apply for funding. Private communities would not be able to receive funding without a community fire plan in place. It is thought that a county wide plan would be more likely to receive the needed funding. The lead person would be Chuck Johnson, Grant Specialist with the DNR. Grant funding would require public input. The Steering Committee would like a Commissioner to be involved. The Board of Commissioners would like to consider the matter and will get back with the Steering Committee.

Discussion - Proposed Ordinance - Building
Bob Danny Heidi Randy present

Those present reported that the proposed new ordinance would change the term "United Building Coe and Uniform Building Code" to International code Council (ICC). The Board requested that Section F(5)(a) deleted. A public hearing will be scheduled.

Bid Award - Vibratory Compactor – Public Works
Frank Sautell said that after review of the bid he recommends that the bid be awarded.

Motion – Bid Award Vibratory Compactor – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe moved to award the bid for the Vibratory Compactor to Motion Clyde/West in the amount of $67,454.45. Motion was seconded and carried.