The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 9, 2010, with Chairman, Mary Lou Peterson, Commissioner Andrew Lampe, and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present. Commissioner Don Hover in Washington DC on county business.

Update – Jail
Noah Stewart, Jail Administrator, briefed the board on possible options to obtain a van; i.e., grant that would pay a portion of the cost or financing at 4%.

Motion - Approve Consent Agenda
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-9 as presented. Motion was seconded and carried.

1. Approve Commissioners Proceedings for March 1st & 2rd, 2010
2. CDBG GP Rehab Request #8 for February 2010
3. CDBG Public Services Request #2 for February 2010
4. Resolution 57-2010 Transfer #5 Public Works
5. Resolution 58-2010 Transfer Sheriff
6. Resolution 59-2010 Transfer Communications
7. Resolution 60-2010 Transfer Veterans Budget
8. Appointment Letter Lynda Hotchkiss – Parks & Rec Board
9. Cattle Guard Franchise Renewals:

10. a. Wells Ranch Services Assoc. No. 12-80

    b. Joseph A Tugaw No. 33-74

Motion - Voucher Approval - Commissioners
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 to approve the vouchers in the amount of $310,377.26 and payroll in the amount of $1,559,977.01. Warrant numbers are cited on the attached blanket voucher list.

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

Motion – WSU Food Sense – Extension Agent
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the WSU Food Sense cost share and authorize the chairman to sign. Motion was seconded and carried.

Update – Public Works
Frank Sautell and Bob Breshears

Frank and Bob updated the board on recent Public Works projects.

Resolution 61-2010 – Supplemental Appropriation – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe opened the hearing and noted that no public were present for comment. Commissioner Peterson moved to approve Resolution 61-2010, supplemental appropriation in the amount of $6,160. Motion was seconded and carried.

Resolution 62-2010 – Budget Transfer – Jail
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve Resolution 62-2010, Budget Transfer in the amount of $2000.00. Motion was seconded and carried.