The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 13, 2005, with Chairman Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Discussion – Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan – Public Works
Rob McGaughey told the Commissioners will be getting the draft of the Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan and when they finish their review, a Public Hearing will need to be scheduled.

Discussion – Road Projects – Public Works
Rob reported that the Robinson Canyon Road Project utilities have been completed and that the school section is also finished. The borrow haul is approximately 50% complete. Regarding the Toroda Creek Road, Ferry County may be able to design and construct Okanogan County’s portion of the road under an interlocal agreement. However, the county is getting two different opinions regarding the state funding for the Toroda Creek Project. The funds were supposed to come out of the added gas tax but the Commissioners are being told to put a hold on the projects in view of the upcoming ballot initiative. Commissioner Peterson is trying to set up a meeting regarding the Bonaparte Road with the Forest Service and Legislatures to get the road up to county standards.

Discussion – Snowmobile Grooming – Public Works
Rob explained that he would agree with Tucker doing the repairs on the Snowmobile groomer but the state will still have to pay the transportation of the groomer. It would be beneficial for the shop crew to initially work with Tucker so they get a thorough understanding of the needed repairs and be able to call him as needed. Commissioner Peterson expressed concern that the groomer be returned in time for the season. Murray said they would need to get the groomer down there in the next couple of weeks in order for them to get it back in time. The cost will be approximately $9,000. The county crew will take the groomer to Portland for the repairs and bring it back.

Public Hearing – Sewer Franchise – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson opened the hearing and noted that no public were present to comment. Verlene Hughes reported on the purpose of the Sewer Franchise for the City of Oroville.

Resolution 95-2005 – Sewer Franchise – Public Works
Commissioner Hover moved to approve Resolution, granting a sewer franchise to the City of Oroville. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

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

1. Motion Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings – September 6, 2005
2. Resolution Resolution 92-2005 – Public Works Administrative Longevity
3. Resolution Resolution 93-2005 – Amending Public Works Pay Chart
4. Resolution Resolution 94-2005 – Establishing Fund FAA Concession Stand
5. Resolution Resolution 96-2005 – New Clerk II Position – Superior Court
6. Letter Support for Building a Non-Profit Assisted Living Facility
7. Agreement Infrastructure Agreement – Town of Oroville

A19-1A – CDBG Fund Request – Commissioners
Commissioner Hover moved to approve the CDBG reimbursement requests for the Planning Only Grant #2 ($335.97) Public Services #8 ($7,229.02) and Housing Rehabilitation ($7,423.68). Motion was seconded and carried.

MVEMS - Methow Valley EMS District
Commissioner Peterson moved to recess as the Board of Commissioners and convene as the Methow Valley EMS District Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Voucher Approval – Emergency Management Service – Methow EMS District

Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the voucher for $30,000 for Professional Services of the EMS district.

Commissioner Hover called for any other business. There was no other business.

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