Update – Planning
Greg Wilder and Ben Rough

Commissioner Peterson explained that she has received complaints about the cuts in the Eastlake Road. Greg stated that he will check with IMCO as they were to be repairing the cuts in the road.

Greg explained that the Planning staff has been working with Ed Parisau on the possibility of doing a planned development. The property has been valued at 2.8 million dollars. Mr. Parisau believes it is worth more and would like to do something with the property to maximize his return. Greg believes that everyone’s objectives can be met with a planned development. Mr. Parisau looked at the water rights to see how many lots could be served. The Planning staff is doing a site analysis on the property to determine what properties can’t be developed and other issues. Mr. Parisau has gotten commitments for water to serve up to 150-250 units. If he does the PD he would like the roads built to a less than county standard in order to keep the PD remote and rural in nature. Greg cautioned him about this. Clear and concise language will need to be developed for the CC&Rs. Etc.

Regarding the Oroville Sewer system and the PWTFL there is currently enough cash flow that there would be no need for interim financing to repay the loan. The City of Oroville has signed the contract which is expected to arrive today for the county’s signature. Greg is expecting to have a draft agreement for how the loan funds would be provided to the City for the construction of its portion of the sewer line.

Commissioner Lampe moved to direct the planning staff to change the District Use chart county-wide to allow for all permitted uses within the context of a planned development and lower the minimum acreage size to 10 acres for a PD with all due haste. Motion was seconded and carried.

Commissioner Peterson asked about the Motorcross Track status. Greg commented that they have withdrawn the DNS and are pursuing a mitigated DNS. Because of the parking lot size and other factors that were not provided at the time. Sandy noted that all the adjacent landowners have been spoken to and received a letter informing them of the status of the projects. The CUP will be heard before the Board of Adjustment.

Resolution 133-2006 – Supplemental Appropriation – Tonasket EMS
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted that no one was present to comment. Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 133-2006 a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $50,000 for the Tonasket EMS District budget. Motion was seconded and carried.

Discussion – Juvenile Study
Roger Bauer and Jack Burchard

Roger presented his report and findings regarding the administration of the Juvenile Department. They proposed a 6 member governing board. There have been applications for the administrator position and an interview committee will be selected by Judge Burchard. They asked the Board to consider keeping the proposed budget as is until some of the issues have been worked out. The use of revenue for the Therapeutic Courts was discussed as well as matching funds from the state. Up to about a third of the funds will be used for the Therapeutic Courts and some for Chemical Dependency Treatment as well as used to work with the schools. Funds will be coming in April or May.

Discussion – Regional Snake River Irrigators Association - DOE
Derek Sandison, Regional Director for Department of Ecology

Mr. Sandison informed the Commissioners on the proposed voluntary regional agreement Columbia-Snake River Irrigators. The agreement is intended to result in the approval of new water use on the Columbia River and Lower Snake River (at or below the Ice Harbor Pool) by the State of Washington. New water uses resulting from the issuance of permits under the agreement shall not reduce stream flows in the Columbia River mainstem or on the Snake River mainstream during the critical periods established by the legislature. This is in accordance with 90.90.010 RCW Columbia River Water Management Act. Consultation period closes on December 15, 2006. Commissioner Hover asked how individual water uses can enter into an agreement that would have an effect on other users. Commissioner Hover expressed concern that the obligation is on the person requesting a water right to find "new water and that although specific funds are appropriated for purchase and concurrence by the legislature does not prohibit using other funding sources.

Commissioner Peterson commented and asked "how would this help the process for water rights" in considering that there are those who wait 10-15 years for a water right but if there is a "significant environmental benefit" it can be moved to the top of the priority list.

Commissioner Hover asked if this agreement is solely for irrigation or if it includes municipal water was well.

Derek stated that it could include municipal water rights. Pat Boss who is the legislative representative with the Irrigators stated that some of the water from Lake Roosevelt would go to the Wells pool and some would eventually go to the Tri cities area. There would not be water purchases but they would utilize long term lease agreements and conservation practices.

Commissioner Hover noted that the commissioners don’t want to see the water transfers to go to other areas at the exclusion of rights and usage in Okanogan County. There is a $10 per acre feet mitigation fee which would go to DOE and be used to help local conservation districts and individuals with conservation practices. Commissioner Peterson asked what if the Colville Tribe did not to agree with the use of water from Lake Rosevelt.

The reply was that it belongs to Bureau of Reclamation and is a state/federal issue.

Commissioner Peterson suggested that there be a chart showing all the pieces of all the proposed sources for water and players involved in order for the proposal to be successful. Don’t create economic hardships within a geographic area.

Resolution 132-2006 – Supplemental Appropriation – Stadium/Tourism
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted that no public were present for comment. Commissioner Lampe moved to adopt Resolution 132-2006, supplemental appropriation to the Stadium/Tourism Fund in the amount of $40,000. Motion was seconded and carried.

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.

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

Public Hearing – Grant Application – CDBG Community Services
Commissioner Hover opened the meeting and asked Lael Duncan to present the the information. Lael presented a report and request for funding for the Affordable Housing Fund. Some funding goes for Financial Literacy Education. Commissioner Hover noted that there were no public present and closed the public comment period.

Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the CDBG Public Services Grant application in the amount of $125,893. Motion was seconded and carried.

Agreement – Professional Services – Community Action
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the professional services agreement between Okanogan County and Community Action. Motion was seconded and carried.