The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 22, 2005 with Chairman Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Discussion – Watershed Planning/Salmon Recovery – Water Resources
Julie Pyper provided an article regarding the discussion between the Commissioners and Tony Grover on their comments on the Subbasin Plans. She also commented on the water shortages that are expected this summer.

Discussion – Juvenile Laundry – Juvenile
Bruce Moran, Noah Stewart and Frank Rogers

Bruce Moran presented background information regarding budget availability to provide food and laundry services. Bruce reported that they have been having to call in part time staff to do laundry at a Laundromat which will run the part time line item in the Juvenile budget into the red. Noah stated that the new washer for the jail will be in today and the old one will be fixed. He suggested that the old one be housed in juvenile for use and backup.

Discussion – Log Jam Similakmeen River – Public Works
Jim Creagen reported that there is a log jam above Enloe Dam. Mr. Cregen was sent down to see Don Motes for assistance in filling out the JARPA form. There is a provision for an expedited JARPA Permit.

Local Agency Agreement Supplementals- Robinson Canyon Road – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe moved to obligate construction funds for local agency agreement for CRP 2781-04 and 05 for Robinson Canyon Road and authorize the chairman to sign. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Resolution 36-2005 – Imminent Danger - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to adopt Resolution 36-2005, declaring an imminent danger due to a log jam on the Similakmeen River. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Discussion – Work Status – Central Services
Mandy Hancock presented a report on the status of various workload items. She also stated that Reta is going to retire and wants to hire a replacement while Reta continues at half time. Commissioner Peterson suggested getting with Public Works to see if they can fund that position as they did last year.

Motion – Employment Ad – Central Services
Commissioner Lampe moved to authorize Mandy to advertise for a Computer Technician Grade 22 step 1. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Motion- Consent Agenda - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-11. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Report Bridge Inspection – Public Works

2. Agreement Gravel Pit Removal P6-37 Dry Gulch Pit – Public Works

3. Franchise Cattleguard Renewal – Public Works

4. Agreement Lease Mobile Office – Williams Scotsman

5. Contract CDBG Planning Only Grant

6. Agreement Surveying Services Consultant – Erlandsen & Associates

7. Contract Washington Governmental Entity Pool – Tonasket EMS

8. Appointments Solid Waste Advisory Committee

9. Appointment Housing Authority –Gaylord Schank

10. Appointment North Central Regional Library – Janice Wells

Bid Opening – Radio Equipment – Emergency Management
Commissioner Peterson opened the bid and noted that only one bid was received from J&R Electronics in the amount of $183,934.20. The alternate #1 would be an additional $17,625.00. Scott Miller provided a letter from Day Wireless Systems declining to bid. Scott will review the bids and return with a recommendation.

Presentation – District Activities – Conservation District
Craig Nelson and Al Roberts presented an overview of the workings of the Conservation District. They also invited the Commissioners to attend the Conservation District’s 65^th Birthday on May 5, 2005.

TEMSD – Tonasket EMS District
Commissioner Lampe 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 Lampe moved to approve the voucher for $ 3,817.25 for Emergency Management Services. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

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

Open Session Resumed

Executive Session – Personnel – Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss personnel at 4:30 PM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 4:50 PM

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 $582,747.42. (attached)

Motion – Termination of Contract – Human Resources
Commissioner Hover moved to suspend payments to Jeff Barker as of March 31, 2005 and seek termination of the contract. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion - .08 Allocation - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to use $1500 out of the .08 money to fund Carey Hunter to provide a scope of work for the Indoor Riding Area as requested by the Lumberman’s Union and the Okanogan County Treasurer. Motion was seconded and carried.

Bid Award – Radio Equipment – Emergency Services
Scott Miller explained that he asked for a 100 channel unit but they can provide a 50 channel unit which will meet the needs and save approximately $40,000. Scott also mentioned that he would check the budget to see if option #1 could be included as well.

Commissioner Hover moved to award the bid from J&R Electronics in the amount of $144,816.20 for the Radio Equipment. In addition, approve the alternate bid in the amount of $15,419 subject to available funds. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)