RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

January 17, 2006

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 17, 2006, with Chairman, Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Executive Session – Litigation - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 20 minutes at 9:10 AM to discuss litigation. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session was continued for an additional 10 minutes

Open Session resumed at 9:40 AM.

Discussion – Tonasket EMS District – Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson explained that she attended the recent Tonasket EMS District Advisory Board Meeting. The Advisory Board recommends having a professional services agreement with the Tonasket Hospital to do the medical billings and Steve Mattson, Accountant, to do all the accounts payable and receivable, payroll and financial statements. Any delinquent accounts would be turned over to Armada for collection. The Board agreed with the Advisory Board’s recommendation.

Discussion – Nonvoter Bonding – Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe explained that, after some thought, he feels that the county should only bond for the Public Works projects and not bond for the $800,000 for the HVAC or the $200,000 for other county facility projects. This would eliminate obligating the .08 funds to repay the bond. Commissioner Hover will contact Del Shove to explain the commissioners’ position regarding the bond.

Motion – Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-7 with the exception of item #3 pending legal review and changes that the consultant’s report only includes her findings of fact with no conclusions or opinions. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

1. Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings January 10, 2006
2. Resolution 9-2006 – Non Bargaining Employee Salary Chart
3. General Services Contract – Sara Pedrick, Professional Services
4. Approve - Road Levy Certification – Public Works
5. Resolution 8-2006 - Standard Specification Adoption
6. Approve – Hale and Long Change Order
6. Approve – Support Letter for Transportation Grant - DSHS

Resolution 7-2006 – Temporary Salary Adjustment – Planning
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve resolution 7-2006 temporary supplemental salary adjustment for Planning Director until July 1, 2006 from non-general revenue sources. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

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

Open Session resumed