The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 25, 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 Lampe moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes at 9:15 AM to discuss personnel issues. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 9:30 AM

Executive Session – Personnel – Human Resources
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes at 9:45 AM to discuss personnel issues. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 10:00 AM

Executive Session – Property Acquisition – Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes at 10:00 AM to discuss real property issues. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 10:15 AM

Public Hearing – Six Year Road Improvement Plan- Public Works
Frank Sautell, Bob Breshears, Tom Hinger, Susie Ives, ??

Commissioner Hover opened the hearing. Tom Hinger presented the staff report on the six year road program and explained the changes that have been made.

Herman Getchum would like to know the original criteria that was used to determine what projects would be submitted for funding. Tom Hinger explained that Swanson Mill road is a local road. Mr Getchum stated that it is not a local road because it is paved from Ellisforde to Havilla. Mr Getchum suggested that a traffic count be done in the area. Commissioner Peterson explained that Swanson Mill Road has received magnesium chloride and will again this year. However, the road is on the three year program. Mr. Getchum noted that the road needs realignment. Commissioner Hover closed the hearing to public comment.

Resolution 85-2006 – Six-Year Road Program – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe moved to adopt Resolution , the six year road transportation program for the years 2007-2012. Motion was seconded and carried.

Resolution 86-2006 – Supplemental Appropriation – Planning
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted no public were present for comment. Commissioner Peterson moved to adopt Resolution 86-2006 supplemental appropriation for the Planning budget in the amount of $2,808,930. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion – Commissioners’ Proceedings - Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the commissioners’ proceedings for July 17 & 18, 2006. Motion was seconded and carried.

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 $58,333.33 warrant number #57034.

Motion – Commissioners’ Proceedings - Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the minutes for the July 10^th, 2006 Public Meeting. Motion was seconded and carried.

Preliminary LP Approval – Boundary Beach Cottages – Planning
Ben Rough reported that Carmen Services LTD of Surrey, BC has applied for a subdivision to divide an existing boarder RV Park into residential lots. Water will be provided by the City of Oroville. Septic systems will be installed at time of individual lot development. An internal, private access road connects to Highway 97.

Commissioner Peterson moved to grant preliminary approval for the Boundary Beach Cottages Subdivision, Long Plat 2006-2, subject to the attached Staff Report including Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions of Approval. Motion was seconded and carried.

Appointment – Becki Andrist – Planning Commission
Commissioner Peterson moved to appoint Becki Andrist to the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded and carried.