The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 9, 2005, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Update – Planning
Greg Wilder reported on the current status of the Legends Resort. Commissioner Peterson commented that the Mayor of Oroville complemented the county saying how pleased he was that, for the first time, the city and county worked in cooperation with each other on anything--such as the Legends project. While the county will do the engineering on the water service, Legends will be paying for the system. Legends is negotiating for property for the Booster Station from a willing seller and Verlene Hughes, Right of Way Supervisor, is working with other landowners for easements. Greg stated that recommendations have been made regarding waste water service to the north end. The Planning Department is awaiting additional documentation from Legends, such as the Fire & Life Safety report for the PD. This document takes the longest review.

Public Hearing – Floodplain Amendment – Planning
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted the presence of Roy Webster, Bob Gorski and Scott Miller. Commissioner Hover called for the staff report.

Ben Rough presented the staff report and read the summary (attached). He explained that two issues needed resolution 1) deficiencies that relate to newer National Flood Insurance Plan (NFIP) regulations that must be corrected through an amendment to the chapter before we can close the CAV, and 2) Establish written procedures identifying that Elevation Certificates must be returned to the County prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Commissioner Peterson asked what was out of compliance with FEMA that required this ordinance. Ben replied that for the most part the changes are minor. One such change is the definition of "basement" which then re-numbered the remaining definitions. Commissioner Hover expressed concern about how the new definition may be interpreted regarding daylight basements. Commissioner Peterson said that she would like the wording to be clearer. Commissioner Hover stated that there needs to be clarification between sub floor and basement. Ben continued to outline several changes that can be seen in the attached draft ordinance. Commissioner Peterson moved to continue the public hearing until January 10, 2006 at 11:30 AM with the contingency that Ben apply for an extension for January 23, 2006. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Space Open Space Application – Roscoe – Planning
Stacey Smith noted that the planning commission recommended denial of the application based on the limited public access. Commissioner Lampe moved to deny the Roscoe Open Space Open Space 2005-1 application based on the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions of Approval. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Open Space Timber OST 2005-2 – Boyce – Planning
Stacey Smith explained that a Noxious Weed plan was not included in the Forest Management Plan. Commissioner Peterson stressed that they need to have a weed plan. Commissioner Hover commented that the timber management plan should include specifics on thinning and should be monitored to ensure that the plan is being followed. Commissioner Lampe moved to return the plan for inclusion of a more detailed forest management plan including a thinning timeline. Motion was seconded and carried.

Discussion – Union Negotiations
Nanette Kallunki, explained that a union agreement was reached with the Road Crew. Some of the provisions that are outlined in the memo attached were discussed.

Executive Session – Personnel – Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson moved to go into executive session for 2.5 hours at 2:00 PM for performance reviews. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 4:30 PM