RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

May 16, 2006

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 16, 2006, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

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

The Chairman extended the executive session for an additional 15 minutes.

Open Session resumed at 10:30 AM

Update – Public Works
Bob Breshears reported on the Toroda Creek Road improvement project. The fish window July 1 to August 1. The Commissioners asked if the project could be done in one month. Bob stated that a meeting has been scheduled to discuss that issue and will include the financing.

Also discussed was a request to put Turtle Lake Road onto the county road system. He wants the county to maintain the road. Bob Breshears explained the difference between a "public" and a "county" road. The Commissioners did not feel that it is the county’s responsibility to maintain a public road that is not a County road.

Public Hearing – Supplemental Appropriation – Commissioners
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and commented that no public were present to provide comment. Frank Sautell stated that all equipment will go to public auction in Olympia except for the D8 which will be sold by sealed bid.

Resolution 50-2006 – Surplus Property – Public Works
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve Resolution 50-2006, surplus of Public Works property. 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.

Commissioner Lampe moved to approve an agreement with Methow Valley Home Health Agency. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Commissioner Lampe moved to adopt the Methow Valley Home Health Agency, doing business as Aero Methow, fee schedule and authorize a charity write off up to 100%. The fee schedule, will be updated every February 1. Motion was seconded and carried.

Cindy Button stated that they feel that there should be a mutual aid agreement between MVHHA and the county emergency services. Commissioner Hover commented that he would like to see Areo Methow receive some assistance from the Title III funds for search and rescues on the Forest Service land. Dave Rodriquez explained that Emergency Services does support Areo Methow with volunteers, equipment and sponsor training.

Commissioner Lampe moved to authorize Cindy Button to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. Motion was seconded and carried.

Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn as the Methow EMS Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Commissioner Peterson moved to authorize Sheriff Frank Rogers to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Aero Methow Rescue. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Motion - Consent Agenda – Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 17. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

1. Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings May 8^th and 9^th, 2006
2. Boyce Open Space Timber Taxation Agreement - Planning
3. Resolution 43 – 2006 New Classification Senior Parts Specialist
4. Resolution 44-2006 Reclassification of Eng Tech III to Eng. Tech IV
5. Resolution 45-2006 Reclassification of Cecil Turner
6. Resolution 46-2006 Reclassification of Jerry Paul
7. Authorize CDBG Public Services Request #4 April 06
8. Authorize CDBG Housing Rehab Request #28April 06
9. Authorize CDBG Planning Only Request #10 April 06
10. Authorize HHAA 2163 Request #4 April 06
11. Authorize Progressive Flats Water Association Agreement
12. Authorize Omak Creek Contract with HLT Construction
13. Authorize Liquid Asphalt Bid SemMaterials Contract
14. Authorize Asphalt Transportation Bid Northwest Tank Lines, Inc. Contract
15. Authorize Supply and Application Road Stabilizer Material Contract
16. Authorize Teamsters Juvenile Contract
17. Authorize Proclamation National Safe Boating Week

Appointment – Rod Noel – Water Conservancy Board
Commissioner Lampe moved to appoint Rod Noel to the Water Conservancy Board effective March 31, 2006. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

TEMS – Tonasket EMS District
Commissioner Peterson moved to recess as the Board of Commissioners and convene as the Tonasket EMS District Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Voucher Approval – Emergency Management Service – Tonasket EMS District

Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the voucher for $8,512.70 for Emergency Management Services. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Commissioner Hover moved to adjourn as the Tonasket EMS Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Voucher Approval – Emergency Management Service – Methow EMS District

Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the voucher for $30,000 for Emergency Management Services. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Commissioner Lampe moved to adjourn as the Methow EMS Board of Directors. Motion was seconded and carried.

Agreement - Purchase and Sale - Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the extension of the Purchase and Sale Agreement until June 30, 2006. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Final Approval – Asher Meadows – Planning
Ben Rough briefed the Commissioners on the final plat for Asher Meadows and requested approval. Commissioner Hover asked if all the Board’s concerns have been addressed. Ben explained that they have and all conditions have been met. Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Long Plat 2005-2, Asher meadows subject to the attached Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions of Approval. Motion was seconded and carried. (attachment)

Discussion – Dual Use Roads
Frank Rogers, Bob Breshears, Gary Allard, other interested parties.

Gary Allard presented a list of roads to be designated as dual use roads for off road vehicles. Heidi stated that the statue was changed since last year to allow for such a designation. She will prepare a draft for the public hearing.

Final Approval – Veranda Beach – Planning
Greg Wilder, Ben Rough, Chris Branch, Heidi Smith, Frank Sautell, Bob Breshears, Jim Hammond

Ben presented an overview of the Conditions of Approval and how those conditions have been met. (attached)

Agreement – Veranda Beach Partnership - Planning
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the connection fee agreement between Okanogan County and Veranda Beach Partnership for the sewer infrastructure on the East Lake Sewer Project and instruct the Chairman to sign. Motion was seconded and carried.

Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the Veranda Beach Planned Development 2004 -1, subject to the Findings of Fact, Conditions of Approval, and Conclusions. Providing a bond and/or letter of credit as approved by the Civil Deputy PA, Public Works Engineer, and the Planning Director for roads and other infrastructure. Payment of review fees in the amount of $22,754.15; payment for the Eastlake water extension designs, plans, specifications and contract documents in the amount of $148,000; and payment of connection fees for six dwelling units at $3950 each for a total of $23,700; all to be paid within 5 business days. Motion was seconded and carried.