RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

August 22, 2006

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 23, 2006, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Update – Public Works
Frank Sautell and Bob Breshears

Bob reported that the Columbia River Road will be closed tomorrow for construction. Commissioner Hover asked that Public Works put signs out early when they are chip sealing roads.

Update – Tripod Complex Fire
The Fire Incident Team reported that the Tripod Complex Fire is currently 121,596 Acres in size. The risk from active fire has been minimized in the Winthrop zone. Although some smoke will still continue to visible in Winthrop and surrounding areas. Crews are being shifted to assist with operations in the Conconully Zone. In the Conconully Zone firefighters struggled with predicted intense fire behavior Monday east of Thunder Mountain in the Loomis Forest. Two firefighters were airlifted out of the area, one with a knee injury and the other with heat exhaustion. Flames were also active in other areas of the Conconully zone, although no significant containment line escapes were reported.

Discussion – Eastlake Phase II Lower Collection System – Planning
Greg Wilder, Chris Branch, and Dana Cowger of Varela & Associates, Inc. discussed needed routing changes to avoid the railroad crossing. Chris Branch presented the city’s viewpoint and effects to the ratepayers. The net effect in terms of cost would be approximately $100,000. Commissioner Hover stated that there needs to be a equitable liability in terms of funding the additional cost.

Motion – Consent Agenda
Commissioner Peterson move to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item #4 for further discussion. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings August 14th and August 15th, 2006
2. Authorize Tawlks Family Space Agreement\
3. Authorize Resolution 101-2006 Amending District of Columbia rates
4. Approve Resolution establishing a new budget fund for Administrative Coordinator

Motion - Voucher Approval - Commissioners
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 $778,291.29 warrant numbers 57690 through 57957.

Resolution 100-2006 – Request to Allow Timber Harvest
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve resolution 100-2006, action to salvage timber. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion – In-County Meals - Planning
Commissioner Peterson moved to authorize the purchase of refreshments for the Shoreline Master Program meetings up to $100 per meeting. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion – Deed of Right to Use Land - Planning
Commissioner Lampe moved to amend the deed of right use land for the Silmikameen Connector Trail Phase I Project #04-1441C to add the real property description. Motion was seconded and carried.