The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 8, 2010, with Chairman, Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present. Commissioner Don Hover out on personal leave.

Update – Jail
Noah Stewart explained that the jail would no longer be receiving USDA Grants as he was told that they only go to jurisdictions with under 20,000 population. Also, the county did not receive the grant for the jail van and requested that the Board consider purchasing it from another source.

Update – Public Works
Frank Sautell and Bob Breshears

Frank stated that there was a wash out at the Sinlahekin Road but that Public Works was able to repair it so that traffic could get through. The levy is holding.

On signing for Davis Lake Frank was not able to get a hold of Fish and Wildlife. However, Jim Miller at the fly fishing club will build a sign and put it up. Frank reported that it appears that someone knocked an oil pan off north of Ellisforde on old Highway 7. The crew was sent out and were able to clean it up using Quick Dry. Frank also mentioned that Rose Clements’ last day is Thursday as she is retiring after 24 years.

Bob stated that they are still on track for getting old 97 paved starting the 21^st and is hopeful that the weather will cooperate. Crews are also working on the Chillowist and in Mallot. The Colville Tribe is working on the Peter Dan road. Bob said the county would work something out with the Tribe on the Little Nespelem Bridge if there are funds at the county’s disposal.

Motion – Consent Agenda
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-13 as presented. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Approve Commissioners Proceedings for June 1, 2010
2. Employment Agreement – Dan Higbee
3. Employment Agreement – Nan Kallunki
4. Cattleguard Franchise – No. 3-95
5. OBHC Agreement with County
6. Prosecutor’s Grant Application Approval
7. Letter to Ken Berg US Fish & Wildlife Service
8. Resolution 109-2010 Hire Local Fire Fighters
9. Resolution 117-2010 Transfer Corrections
10. Resolution 118-2010 Transfer Equipment Reserve
11. Resolution 119-2010 Transfer Communications
12. Resolution 120-2010 Transfer Civil Services
13. Resolution 121-2010 Transfer Maintenance

Methow Valley EMS District
Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn as the Board of County Commissioners and convene as the Methow Valley EMS District. Motion was seconded and carried.

Commissioner Peterson moved to approve vouchers in the amount of $32,010. Motion was seconded and carried.

Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn as the Methow Valley EMS District and reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners. Motion was seconded and carried.