RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

September 19, 2006

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 19, 2006, with Chairman Don Hover, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Mary Lou Peterson and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present.

Update – Public Works
Frank Sautell, Bob Breshears

Frank noted that the county will be buying material out of the Bosel Pit. Commissioner Lampe asked if a cost analysis was done to determine if it would be cheaper to buy gravel already crushed. On the Sylvester situation, some paperwork has been found on the pipe under the road where the Eastlake Sewer project is taking place and Mr. Sylvester had signed a release from holding the county harmless of any future damage. When the sewer line was installed they broke his waterline and was patched. In addition, a concrete separator was installed between the Sylvester’s waterline and the Legends waterline to prevent further breaks. Commissioner Peterson explained that if the Sylvester’s pipe is not there or not working properly, water will just wash over the county road and cause damage.

Regarding the road to the Kinross Mine, Bob explained to the contractors that work cannot start before 6 and not to use compression brakes. The cultural survey has been done and the county will not be able to put the turn lane in. The Ferry County portion of the road is done for the most part. The Commissioners would like the culvert put in as soon as possible to avoid the spring runoff. Greg Wilder asked Frank Sautell to provide his concerns in writing and he will work with the contractors to try to solve the problem on the Sylvester situation.

Resolution 107-2006 – Supplemental Appropriation – Pest Control
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted that no public were present. Commissioner Lampe moved to approve Resolution 107-2006, supplemental appropriation in the amount of $18,000 to be used for orchard removal and chemicals. Motion was seconded and carried. (attached)

Resolution 108-2006 – Supplemental Appropriation – Current Expense
Commissioner Hover opened the hearing and noted that no one was present to comment. Commissioner Lampe moved to approve resolution 108-2006, supplemental appropriation in the amount of $11,000 for preservation services. Motion was seconded and carried.

Motion - Consent Agenda
Commissioner Lampe moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item #7. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Approve Commissioners’ Proceedings September 11th and 12th, 2006
2. Authorize CDBG Public Service Request # 8
3. Authorize CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Request # 1
4. Authorize Agreement for Senior Transportation Services
5. Approve Resolution 109-2006 5% Increase for Extra Duties
6. Authorize Proclamation to Adopt National Incident Management System
7. Authorize Resolution Sales and Use Tax

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 $2,281,178.16 warrant numbers 58407 through 58671 with the exception of Voucher #58528, #58571, $1718.56 (invoice #s 0501-09, 8603-09, 3835-09 on voucher #58562.

Update – Fair
Carl Christensen reported on the 2006 Fair statistics. He noted that revenues were up from $69,000 in 2005 to $74,900 this year. Attendance and exhibits were up as well.