The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 30, 2006, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

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

Open Session resumed at 10:25 AM

Update – Public Works
Bob Breshears reported that the cultural survey for the Toroda Creek road project had a major find of charred bone and arrowhead flakes. This shouldn’t stop project but will delay it until the investigation is complete. The proposed turn lane may have to be eliminated. There is concern that due to the July 1 to Aug 1 fish window may cause a delay.

Road maintenance of county roads was discussed regarding the number of areas wanting the county to maintain these "public" roads that are not on the county road system. The developments have been allowed without much consideration given to the responsibility for road maintenance although there have been homeowners associations created. Some other jurisdictions require the developer to provide road development as part of the platting process. Perhaps the county should consider this during its code updates.

Resolution 57-2006 – Supplemental Appropriation – Pest Control
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted that no public were present for comment. Commissioner Lampe moved to adopt Resolution 57-2006 supplemental appropriation for Pest Control Fund in the amount of $11,500. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Update – Economic alliance
Terry Knapton asked the Commissioners to reconsider using the left over infrastructure monies for the incubator project to match grant funds. Monies would not be used unless the grant is successful. Land was purchased for the facility and will owned by the City of Omak. Bob Tollefson will do the site preparation, estimated at $25,000, which will also be used to an in-kind match for the grant.

Motion – Incubator Grant Application - Commissioners
Commissioner Lampe moved to obligate $105,000 of un-obligated .08 dollars as a match for an Economic Development grant application for the small business incubator; if the grant is not successful, funds will not be used for this project. Motion was seconded and carried. A resolution will be prepared reflecting this obligation.

Terry also mentioned that there is a potential to utilize some of the vacant agricultural buildings for a possible solar panel manufacturing facility.

Terry provided a suggested list of members for a Buckhorn Community Advisory Board.

Presentation – Comprehensive Flood Master Plan
Andreas Kammereck presented a slide showing flood data with pictures from 1948 flood in comparison to other years. The photos displayed how the rivers change course over time. Mr. Kammereck stated that the purpose of the presentation was to enable the Commissioners to have the needed information when considering the Comprehensive Flood Master Plan.

Resolution 60-2006 – Incubator Project Funding Obligation – Economic Alliance
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 60-2006, matching funds for the Incubator Project in the amount of $105,000. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion - Consent Agenda - Commissioners
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-7 Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Amendment – "A" E911 Wireless Operations – Emergency Services
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve amendment "A" to the E911 Wireless Operations Contract. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)