The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 11, 2005, with Chairman Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Discussion – State Building Code - Building
Bob Gorski stated that the Building Codes were always the "Uniform Building Codes". However, now the state has adopted the "International Building Code" which the county is required to adopt. Heidi Appel, Deputy Prosecutor, explained that the county really doesn’t have any choice in the matter and, in fact, should be enforcing the International Code now. The new code can include other requirements that do not diminish the state code. A public hearing will be scheduled for adoption of the "International Building Code".

Discussion – Grant Application – Planning
Greg Wilder, Marianne Morris, Julie Dagnon

Greg presented a grant application for the update of the Shoreline Master Plan. Commissioner Hover asked if changes could be made to the shoreline set back requirements when the code is updated. Greg replied that this would be the time to review those issues. Greg commented that it should be something that is the decision of the county and its citizens, rather than a state requirement. Commissioner Peterson asked if these changes would prepare the county in the event that the county begins to fall under the Growth Management Act (GMA). Greg said that the Planning Department is working in view of this possibility. Commissioner Lampe asked what role the Tribe would play in the adoption of a new Shoreline Master Plan. Greg explained that they are a sovereign nation, although the county-tribal agreement is being revisited and will come before the Board at a later time.

Motion – Grant Submittal Authorization - Planning
Commissioner Hover moved to authorize Gregory Wilder to submit the Shoreline Master Program Grant Application 2005-2007 in substantially the same form. Motion was seconded and carried.

Discussion – Bonaparte Road – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson explained that she has received phone calls all weekend about getting the Bonaparte Road plowed. She and Karl Sloan have been working with the Forest Service to get this issue resolved. This is only another half mile to plow beyond where the county is currently plowing. She noted that there are roads like this where there are already agreements with the Forest Service. Jerry stated that he went up to the road after he talked to Commissioner Peterson and there was no snow berm there as had been reported and that the road was plowed on Sunday. Commissioner Hover suggested that the residents be notified that this year is the last year the county will plow until the road becomes a county road, which may take up to three years. Commissioner Peterson said she will set up a meeting between the residents and Rob McGaughey.

Motion – Snow Plowing – Public Works
Commissioner Hover moved to direct Public Works to plow the Bonaparte Road for the rest of the 2004/2005 winter season from the end of the county road to the forest service gate just past Spees property. Motion was seconded and carried 2-1 with Commissioner Lampe voting no.

Discussion – Snowmobile Grooming – Public Works
Rob reported that funds are available for the snowmobile grooming if the program is privatized. There currently are no private organizations on the Westside of the county to do the grooming.

Executive Session - Real Property Acquisition - Commissioner
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss real property acquisition at 11:05 AM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 11:20 AM

Motion - Consent Agenda - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the Consent Agenda items 1-5. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

1. Approval Commissioners’ Proceedings of January 3 & 4, 2005
2. Franchise Cattleguard Renewals Aeneas Valley Road – Public Works
3. Resolution Interfund of Loan – Emergency Services
4. Declaration Trust Employee Benefits – Public Works
5. Letter Trust Land Comments – Bureau of Indian Affairs

Resolution 5-2005 – Loomis-Oroville Road Project – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 5-2005, Loomis Oroville Road Project. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

A19-1A – CDBG Funding Request – Community Action
Commissioner Hover moved to approve a grant fund request for the Community Action Public Services grant in the amount of $13,165.88 and the Housing Rehabilitation Grant in the amount of 3,591.65.

Agreement – Union Agreement with the Commissioned Officers - Sheriff
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the labor agreement with the Sheriff’s Commissioned Officers. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Agreement – Union Agreement with the Non-Commissioned Officers - Sheriff
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the labor agreement with the Sheriff’s Non Commissioned officers. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Resolution 7-2005 – Pay Increase - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 7-2005, providing for a 1.5% pay increase for non-bargaining employees and establishing a longevity schedule. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)