The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 31, 2005, with Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present. Commissioner Peterson delayed on personal business.

Resolution 51-2005 - Surplus Property – Public Works
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted that no citizens were present for comment.

Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 51-2005 to surplus county equipment and to sell to the highest bidder. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion – CUP Approval 205-3 – Public Works
Verlene Hughes explained that the Commissioners have discretionary authority as stated in OCC Chapter 17.33.085 regarding CUP’s and requested Commissioners approval to extend the current pavement prior to approval of the CUP.

Commissioner Lampe moved to extend pavement on Lower Bear Creek Road from the end of current pavement to end of county road prior to approval of CUP 2005-3 Bear Creek Riding School in accordance with the Okanogan County Guidelines for Streets and Developments. Motion was seconded and carried. (attachment)

Commissioner Peterson arrived

Discussion – Recommendation of Infrastructure Projects - Economic Alliance
Terry Knapton, Carolyn, Chris Branch, Greg Wilder, John Larson, Rocklyn Culp, John Andrist, John Hayes

Terry Knapton presented recommendations for two new projects for the emerging opportunities account. A spreadsheet showing the current expenditures and balances was provided. The East Lake Sewer Construction Project for Oroville is being recommended for approval out of the Emerging Opportunities Fund. The project is an implementation phase of the Eastlake Sewer Project which received Okanogan County Infrastructure funds for planning phases which are nearly complete. It takes advantage of the emergent opportunity created by the desire of the Legends Resorts to participate in the funding of a sewer line along the east shore of Lake Osoyoos. The opportunity exists to satisfy the need to provide sanitary sewer to Oroville’s Skyview Industrial Park, as included in the City’s Capital Facilities Plan. The City’s sewer extension expenditure will qualify as additional valid match for a 10.5 M Public Works Trust Fund Loan to finance the entire road, sewer and water project for which Legends Resorts will commit to providing an appropriate share of debt repayment through a three-party agreement with the City and County. All matching dollars serve to reduce the interest rate for the loan to .5% a substantial savings, and gain, for the project. The project is consistent with the RCW 82.14.370 because it consists of financing public facilities, which will be available, among others, to a large private development that will undoubtedly serve to diversify the local economy and to break the trend of disinvestment and economic decline.

The other project is for $47,000 which would purchase property for a Winthrop Ice Rink and trailhead. The Commissioners will review the projects and get back with Terry Knapton.

Regarding the infrastructure project for the fiber node with the Town of Winthrop, Commissioner Hover explained that the county is currently being audited and it has not been determined if the Winthrop Infrastructure Fiber Node project is appropriate.

Motion – Infrastructure Project Award - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the $150, 000 to the East Lake Sewer Construction project to the City of Oroville from the .08 Infrastructure Fund. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion – Infrastructure Project Award - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to approve up to $47,000 dollars for the Purchase of a Trailhead property with the City of Winthrop subject to the availability of .08 Infrastructure funds. Motion was seconded and carried.

Property Easement – Boots and Saddles Club - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to grant an easement to the Okanogan County Boots and Saddles Club and described in the attached document and authorize the Chairman to sign. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Amendment – Professional Services – Economic Alliance
Commissioner Hover moved to approve an amendment to the Contract with Economic Alliance for Professional Services for the year 2005. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Motion - Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7, excluding items 4 & 5. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

1. Approval Commissioners’ Proceedings of May 23 & 24, 2005
2. Resolution 51-2005 Federal Land Policy and Management Act
3. Contract Crushing Tunnel Hill Granite, LLC – Public Works
4. Contract Selland Construction Robinson Canyon Road – Public Works
5. Grant Boots and Saddle Club – Fair Board (Approved by separate motion)
6. Agreement Pedestrian/Equestrian Bridge – City of Omak
7. Contract Ratification Employee Building Official – Bob Gorski

Bid Opening – Courthouse Re-Roof – Facilities
Commissioner Peterson called for closing of bids. One bid was received from Hale & Long General Contractors in the amount of $312,500 base bid and alternate #1 in the amount of $623,100 with Unit Prices of 1.40 lf for 1x8 fir roof sheathing to replace existing, unacceptable 1x8 sheathing.

Resolution 53-2005 – Infrastructure Fund Interest - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 53-2005, designating interest accruing in the Infrastructure project fund accounts stay in each account for approved infrastructure projects. Motion was seconded and carried.

Discussion – New Legislation - Veteran’s Board
George Crossland briefed the Commissioners on new legislation for Veterans assistance. (attached)

Proclamation – Hire-A-Veteran’s Month - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to proclaim June 2005 as Hire-a-Veterans’ Month". Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)