RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

May 10, 2005

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 10, 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 Dagnon-Pyper discussed the progress of the Methow Valley Watershed Plan with the Commissioners. She noted that there will be an upcoming public hearing to receive comments. The county’s comments on the Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Plan Deliverables were also discussed. (attached)

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

  1. Approval Commissioners’ Proceedings of May 2 & 3, 2005
  2. Ratification Application Public Works Trust – Planning
  3. Approval Purchase of In-county meals – Planning
  4. Agreement Gravel Removal Steve Varrelmen – Public Works
  5. Agreement Twisp River Rd.& Old 97 – Public Works
  6. Certificate Tax exempt fuel tax credits and refunds – Chevron
  7. Appointment Parks and Recreation Board – Glen Harriman

Discussion – Smilakmeen Log Jam – Public Works
Murray McCory explained the problem with the log jam on the Smilakmeen River and various agencies who have jurisdiction. The Commissioners’ Resolution declaring an imminent danger needs to be rescinded.

Commissioner Hover moved to rescind the emergency order for the log jam on the Similakmeen. Motion seconded and carried.

Executive Session – Union Negotiations – Human Resources
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for five minutes for union negotiations at 10:55 AM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session Resumed at 11:00 AM

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 $1,673,352.79. (attached)

Resolution 44-2005 – Supplemental Appropriation - Agent
Commissioner Peterson opened the hearing and noted that no public were present.

Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 44-2005 in the amount of $737. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Executive Session – Union Negotiations – Human Resources
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 20 minutes for union netogitions.at 1:10 PM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session Resumed at 1:30 PM

Bid Opening – Maintenance Gravel – Public Works
Three bids were received

Tunnel Hill Granent $494,396.62 bid bond

Seubert Excavators $NO BID

Deatley 522,084.25 Bid Bond

Rose Clements will evaluate the bids and return with a recommendation.