The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 10, 2006, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Executive Session – Personnel – Human Resources
Commissioner Peterson moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes at 8:30 AM for personnel. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 8:45 AM

Discussion – Proposed Nonvoter Bond – Public Works/Treasurer
10:04:45 AM Del Shove discussed the proposed nonvoter bond for the purchase and construction of county road shops as well as other needed building improvements. The bond will be paid back from the .08 infrastructure funds and capital improvement funds which is comes to the county from real estate excise tax. Commissioner Hover asked what would happen if the legislature took away the .08 money’s. Del explained that this is the very reason that he wanted the cities to have some responsibility and obligation in paying back the bond. If the .08 revenue was taken away the county would have to pay off the bond using any leftover funds. In the current year it would have to be paid back using the $605,652 that is in the ending fund balance. Rob McGaughey asked where any excess funds would go to if the construction cost came in a lot lower. The Commissioners noted that it could be used for any other construction needs for Public Works. Commissioner Peterson would like to get a current estimate of cost for the HVAC. Del said he would also like to know how much an electric boiler would cost. The Bond council will be here soon to discuss the proposed bond with the Commissioners.

Discussion – Equipment Replacement – Public Works
10:19:25 AM Frank Sautell requested authorization to purchase several pieces of equipment and vehicles. He explained the cost savings if they had another loader to share. Commissioner Peterson asked about getting some portable crushers that could be used at some of the smaller pits. This would save some time as it is a waste of time to haul gravel from another pit further away. Rob suggested that a crusher could be rented and taken around to the smaller pits for crushing. There is a lot of wasted rock that is not being used. It was noted that the local contractors may have some objections.

10:46:32 AM Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the request to purchase equipment as presented from the ER&R Fund . Motion was seconded and carried. (attachment)

Discussion – Road Projects and Public Meeting for New Shop – Public Works
10:48:51 AM Rob presented a tentative schedule for construction Projects for 2006 and discussed the status of current projects. A public meeting to inform the public regarding the proposed shops was discussed. Public Works will notify the public and provide a press release regarding the construction of a new shop.

11:12:23 AM Commissioner Peterson moved to authorize Public Works to supply refreshments for the public meeting on January 24^th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion - Consent Agenda - Commissioners

11:13:43 AM Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent agenda items 1 – 8. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

1. Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings January 3, 2006
2. Approve Similkameen Trail Infrastructure Fund Time Extension
3. Approve Resolution 005A-2006 Land Use Application Fee Change
4. Approve CDBG Public Service Grant Contract Agreement
5.Approve DSHS General Terms and Conditions Agreement
6. Approve Resolution 006-2006– Road Restrictions
7. Authorize Delegation of Authority Canvassing Board
8. Agreement – Okanogan County Courthouse Employees & Teamster Union

Appointment – Alternate Anna Kemp-Carpenter – Community Action
Commissioner Lampe moved to appoint Anna Kemp-Carpenter as the alternate for Commissioner Lampe on the Community Action Council. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Appointment – Andrew Lampe – Area on Aging
Commissioner Peterson moved to appoint Commissioner Lampe to serve as an alternate on the Area on Aging and Adult Council. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Public Hearing (cont) – Flood Ordinance Amendment - Planning
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted that the public comment period is still open. Ben Rough addressed the basement definition concern. He said he spoke with Chuck Steel and that on anything that has only 3 sides the definition would not apply. It is mandatory to have a basement definition because it is in the building code. The basement definition is for an unfinished area and anything that is finished would not be considered a basement. Commissioner Peterson asked about the requirement to anchor RVs and Trailers. Ben explained that it would only apply to a new situation and then only applies in the floodplain. (attached)

Motion – Hearing Continuance - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to continue the hearing to January 24^th at 11:00 AM. Motion was seconded and carried.