The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 17, 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 discussed current issues with Watershed Planning and Salmon recovery with the Commissioners.

Discussion – Vehicle Purchase – Assessor
Scott Furman explained that he will be calling for bids to purchase a 4x4 6 cylinder Blazer or Explorer 2003 or newer.

Discussion – Engineers Report - Public Works
Rob McGaughey and staff reported on current road projects and road maintenance.

Discussion – Natural Area Preserve – DNR
The Commissioners met with representatives of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and discussed the proposed expansion of a natural area preserve just south of Pateros.

Motion – Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-17. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

1. Approval Commissioners’ Proceedings of May 9 & 10, 2005
2. Amendment # 9 to Ecology Grant Methow River Watershed–Water Resources
3. Agreement Employment with Okanogan County & Kevin Mallory
4. Agreement Anderson Field Runway Rehabilitation – Brewster
5. Agreement Main Street Utility Improvements – Brewster
6. Agreement Sewer System Improvements, Phase ll – Brewster
7. Agreement Twisp Airport Infrastructure – Twisp
8. Contract Tunnel Hill Granite – Public Works
9. Resolution # 45-2005 Manufacture or Supply of Maintenance Gravel – PW
10. Agreement Secretarial services for Methow Basin Planning–Water Resources
11. Contract Jail Building Renovation Phase ll Amendment 13 – Beaman
12. Resolution 46-2005 Rescinding log jam emergency resolution

13. Appointments Television Reception District #3 - Donald & Sandra Childers, Weldon Reynolds

14. Appointment Aeneas Lake Irrigation District – Michael Nick
15. Appointment Okanogan County Housing Authority – Glenn Bordua
16. Contract Install card readers in new Courtroom & Superior Court – Aronson Security
17. Request CDBG - Reimbursement fire hall project in Tonasket

Bid Opening – Manufacture of Gravel – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson noted the time for bids has arrived and no further bids will be accepted. Six bids were received

Pipken Construction, East Wenatchee $1,848,990.00
MRM Construction, Ellensburg $1,851.217.42
Selland Construction Inc., $1,466,650.14
North Central Construction Inc. $1,672,549.05
Tommer Construction Co, Inc $1,566,834.90
Colville Tribal Services Corp $1,989,330.00

Discussion – Pest Control – Pest Control Board
Roland Smith, Paul Inlow, Bill Lockwood, Dan McCarthy

The Commissioners explained the need to follow procedures with bids for abating orchards. It was noted that the bid specs should clearly state what the end result should look like and cannot specify what equipment is to be used.

Discussion – Damaged Grandstands – Parks and Recreation
Carl Christensen, Rich Fewkes, James McCuen, & Jeri Raebenold

Carl presented an estimate from Stan Carter to repair the grandstands that were damaged by the wind. The estimate is $7,963.47. Carl stated that Jehovah Witnesses Construction has volunteered to repair the damage in exchange for campsite fees.

Agreement – Separation for Dan Powers – Human Resources
Commissioner Hover moved to approve a separation agreement with Dan Powers for professional services. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

A19A – CDBG – Community Action
Commissioner Hover moved to approve a reimbursement request for the CDBG for Housing and Public Services and authorize the chairman to sign. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)