RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

February 7, 2006

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 7, 2006, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

TEMSD - Tonasket EMS District

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

Commissioner Hover moved to direct the Tonasket EMS District Advisory Board to designate Steve Mattson as the primary person on the bank account, to receive the mail with Patti Arbuckle as the alternate. Further, any and all keys to the Post Office box should go to Steve Mattson. Motion was seconded and carried.

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

Open Session resumed

Motion – Consent Agenda - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 5 with the exception of item #6 pending legal review. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings January 30th and 31st , 2006
2. Rescind the of Way Procedures for 2006
3. Approve Premera Blue Cross Group Contract
4. Approve Cattle Guard Renewals (6)
5. Interlocal Agreement-Criminal Justice Services-Brewster
6.Approve Contract for Services Amendment No. 2 – Economic Alliance

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 $830,351.70 and payroll in the amount of 1,350,426.21 warrant numbers 51782 through 51997. (attached)

Motion – Wage & Benefit Settlement Agreement – Solid Waste
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the wage and benefit settlement with Teamsters Local 760 for solid waste bargaining unit. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Motion – Letter of Understanding Finance Manager Position – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the letter of understanding wage and benefit for the Finance manager and authorize the chair to sign. Motion was seconded and carried.

Certification – Road Fund Expenditures – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the certification of Road Fund expenditures for $143,601.00 and authorize the chair to sign. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Resolution 17-2006 – Interim Director – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe moved to adopt resolution 17-2006, appointing Frank Sautell as Interim Director of Public Works, and authorizing him to sign vouchers. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Resolution 18-2006 – Voucher Authorization – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve Resolution 18-2006, authorizing Lori Beetchenow as an alternate to sign vouchers for Public Works. Motion was seconded and carried.