The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 22, 2005, with Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present. Chairman Mary Lou Peterson is in Olympia testifying on a legislative bill.

Discussion – Watershed Planning/Salmon Recovery – Water Resources
Julie Pyper stated that as a result of the Commissioners telephone conversation with Toni Groner a 30 day extension was granted on the Methow Valley and Okanogan Subbasin plans.

Long Plat Vacation –Mock Tract – Planning
Ben Rough explained that Angel Brown applied to vacate the southern 163 feet of Lot 10 of the Mock Tract Subdivision. The purpose is to create an unplatted parcel of record in order to accomplish a boundary line adjustment with a neighboring unplatted property.

Angel Brown would like to have the vacation in order to do a boundary line adjustment and create a 5 acre home site. Barbara Berg doesn’t have a problem with the vacation.

Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the Angel Brown Long Plat Vacation of a portion of Lot 10 of Mock Tract, LPV 2005-1, subject to the attached Findings of Fact and Conclusions. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion – FCAAP Grant Application – Water Resources
Commissioner Lampe moved to authorize Greg Wilder, Planning Director, to submit the FCAAP grant applications 2005-2007. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Contract – Peven Consulting, Inc. – Water Resources
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve a contract with Peven Consulting, Inc to provide technical consulting services. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Agreement – NCW RC&D – Water Resources
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve an agreement with NC Washington Resource, Conservation Development Council. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Executive Session – Personnel – Human Resources
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes at 10:05 AM to discuss personnel. Motion was seconded and carried.

Executive session was extended for an additional 10 minutes.

Open Session resumed at 10:15 AM

Discussion – Law Enforcement Services – Sheriff
Frank Rogers, Joe Somday and Heidi Appel

Heidi presented a draft agreement with the Town of Twisp for law enforcement services. The town’s officers would be given an opportunity to test with the county and if passed would become sheriff’s deputies. The town would compensate for the staffing costs plus provide 3 vehicles. There would be 3 fulltime deputies assigned to Twisp. Any overtime would be billed to the town.

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

1. Approval Commissioners’ Proceedings of February 14 & 15, 2005
2. Franchise (3) Cattleguard Renewals – Public Works
3. Agreement CRP 3280-02 Columbia River Road
4. A19-1A Housing Grant Fund Request
5. A19-1A Public Services Fund Request
6. Agreement Right-of-Way Acquisition – Robinson Canyon Road
7. Proclamation Noxious Weeds Awareness Week

Discussion – Horse Arena – Parks and Recreation
Carl Christensen, Del Shove, James McCuen, Members of the Parks and Recreation Board

Those present provided information for the bare bones construction of a horse arena. Del Shove explained that the economical benefit isn’t necessarily to the fair, but to the community. The Commissioners stated their support for such a project if it could be done with grant funds and no debt. Commissioner Hover explained the need for a more detailed outline before the Commissioners could make a decision. Carey Hunter offered her grant writing services for $1500 to provide preliminary plans before applying for grant funds.

Commissioner Hover urged them to bring a definite plan and budget back for the Commissioners review and decision. Carey Hunter will prepare a scope of work for the park and recreation board. If the Parks and Recreation Board agree then they will bring the proposal to the Commissioners.

MVEMS - Methow Valley EMS District
Commissioner Lampe 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 Lampe moved to approve the voucher for $ 20,000 for Emergency Management Services. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

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

Open Session Resumed

Appointments – Phil Barker, AC Morgan, Gert Webster, Roger Jackson - TV 1
Commissioner Lampe moved to appoint Phil Barker, AC Morgan, Gert Webster, Roger Jackson to the TV District #1 Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Appointment – Stephen Kunkel – Board of Adjustment
Commissioner Lampe moved to reappoint Stephen Kunkel to the Board of Adjustment. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Appointment – Betty Roberts – Oroville EMS District
Commissioner Lampe moved to appoint Betty Roberts to the Oroville EMS District, Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Motion - Voucher Approval - Cmrs.
Vouchers certified and audited by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a list and made available to the Board. As of this date, the Board did by unanimous vote approve the vouchers in the amount of $997,155.99 and 73.52. (attached)