The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 4, 2005, with Chairman Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Discussion – Salmon Recovery – Planning
Nick Christoph discussed a draft letter to the governor with the Commissioners. Commissioner Peterson asked Nick to touch bases with Dave McClure from Klickitat County on the Gray Squirrel Recovery Plan.

Discussion – Road Projects – Public Works
Rob McGaughey discussed the status of various road projects.

Motion – Expenditure Request - Maintenance
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the purchase of a new water softener for the courthouse boiler up to $1100 plus tax. Motion was seconded and carried.

Resolution 102-2005 – Solid Waste Fees – Public Works
Commissioner Hover moved to approve Resolution 102-2005, establishing solid waste fees. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Motion – Consent Agenda - Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the consent agenda item 1 eliminating item 2 pending a public hearing. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Commissioners’ Proceedings – September 26 and 27, 2005

Motion – Sa Teekh Wa Park – Public Works
Commissioner Hover moved to award $130,000 for the Sa Teekh Wa Park/Trail Project from Title III Funds Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

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 $627,378.07 warrant numbers 48218 through 48389 and payroll in the amount of $1,365,724.59 warrant numbers 13703 through 13989. (attached)