RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

March 7, 2006

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 7, 2006, with Vice Chair Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present. Commissioner Don Hover is in Washington DC on county business.

Executive Session – Property Acquisition - Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson moved to go into executive session for property acquisition for 20 minutes at 10:00 AM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session Resumed at 10:20 AM

Discussion – Levies – Public Works
Frank Sautell and Verlene Hughes

Frank reported that the corps wants the trees removed on the dikes. It is estimated that it will take approximately $9100 on the Elmway dike and under $2000 for the Twisp dikes. The sign shop crews will do the work. A supplemental appropriation or transfer of funds may be necessary to cover the cost.

Executive Session – Personnel – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel for 10 minutes at 10:45 AM. Motion was seconded and carried.

Open Session resumed at 11:00 AM

Discussion – Staffing – District Court
Judge Culp, Renee Townsley, Jan Mannio

Judge Culp stated that that it was their understanding that the Board of Commissioners had already approved the reinstatement of two positions in District Court at the previous meeting by motion. Changes to the minutes were requested. The Board explained that while they are in favor of adding these positions that there were unanswered questions and that the request should have been taken to Nan Kallunki, Human Resources before coming to the Commissioners. It was agreed that the two positions will be funded through the District Court budget but one will assist in the Probation Office. The minutes will be reviewed next week when Commissioner Hover returns to decide if changes should be made. Nan will prepare two resolutions for next week one to authorize the positions and the other for a budget transfer.

Motion – Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

1. Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings February 27th and 28^th 2006
2. Authorize Public Works Solid Waste Division Contract with Teamsters
3. Authorize Clerical Employees Contract with Teamsters
4. Approve Interlocal Joint Purchasing Agreement with Mount Vernon and Okanogan County
5. Approve Wannacut Shale Pit Agreement
6. Approve Cattleguard Franchises (16)– No. 15-76, No. 10-73, No. 01-01, No. 1-78, No. 2-78, No. 87-73, No. 51-73, No. 65-73, No. 62-73, No. N-207, No. 7-89, No. 7-89, No. 21-73, No. 36-74, No. 22-73, No.106-73, No. N-220
7. Motion to Authorize Release for Steven Douglas Brown

Resolution 24-2006 – Longevity Schedule Solid Waste – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve Resolution 24-2006, teamsters’ Local 760 for the Solid Waste bargaining unit longevity schedule. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Motion – Tourism Fund Allocation – Tourism Advisory Board
Commissioner Peterson moved to accept the recommendation by the TAB Board for 2006. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

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 $813,428.57 and payroll in the amount of $1,403,940.07 warrant numbers 52633 through 52817 and 52817 through 52834. (attached)