RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 21, 2006
The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 21, 2006, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.
Discussion – County VISA Card Policy - Auditor
Judy Erberle, Laurie Pruitt
The policy for meals and personnel expenses on a county VISA Card was discussed. The Board was asked to approve a expenditure for meals that should not have been charged to the county credit card by separate motion. It was noted that the personnel expenses are also not allowed to be charged but were reimbursed to the county.
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve payment of the VISA for Planning & Development in the amount of $1,671.64 acknowledging that the personal charges were reimbursed to the county in the amount of $177.51. Motion was seconded and carried.
Bid Opening – Spring Weed Spray – Public Works
Commissioner Hover closed the time to receive
bids. Wilbur Ellis arrived and Commissioner Hover explained that the time has
past to receive bids.
Bids were received from:
Helena Chemical Company $54,264.65
Northwest Wholesale, Inc $68,152.57
Discussion – Emergency Levee Rehabilitation Program.
Verlene Hughes explained that the US Army Corps
of Engineers has notified the county that it is on probation for not making
repairs on the certain levees. The Corps assists local governments with flood
damage repairs for eligible levees. If levee maintenance is not completed within
the probationary period the levee will be placed in an in-active status and will
no longer be eligible for repair assistance.
Executive Session – Real Property Acquisition
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive
session to discuss real property acquisition at 10:30 AM for 15 minutes. Motion
was seconded and carried.
Open Session resumed at 10:45 AM
Motion – Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent
agenda items 1 though 13. Motion was seconded and carried.
1. Commissioners’
Proceedings February 13th and 14th 2006
2. Final Order of Vacation-Cromer Short Plat
3. OCCA Professional Services Agreement Request # 1
4. OCCA CDBG Public Services Request For Jan. 06
5. OCCA CDBG Rehabilitation Request # 25
6. OCCA CDBG Planning Only Grant Request # 7
7. Resolution 23-2006 Noxious Weed Van
8. Proclamation –Invasive Weed Awareness Week
9. Appointment Letter – Robert Valen - Parks and
Rec. Board
10. Supplemental Agreements 7 & 8 to Parametric
Contract – Public Works
11. Cattleguard Franchise – Jim Olson
12. Change Order - Beaman Architect
13. Certificate of Substantial Completion – Hale and
Long
Bid Award – Spring Weed Spray – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe moved to award the Spring
Weed Spray Bid to Helena Chemical Company in the amount of $54,214.26. Motion
was seconded and carried. (attachment)
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 Emergency Management Services. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)
Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn as the Methow EMS Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.
Discussion – County Engineer Requirements – Public
Works
Jay Weber
Jay and the Commissioners discussed various ways that the county could meet the requirements to provide for engineering services including sharing a engineer from another county or contracting for the services. No decision was made at this time.
Motion - Voucher Approval - Cmrs.