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							                     Board of Ferry County Commissioners
                                 April 13, 2009
                                Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 8 a.m. with Commissioners Bond and Miller present.
Commissioner Heath was at a meeting in Spokane, regarding Lake Roosevelt issues.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda: There were no additions or corrections to the
agenda.

After review and discussion Commissioner Bond made a motion to approve the minutes of
April 6, 2009 as corrected, Commissioner Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried with a
majority.

After review and discussion Commissioner Bond made a motion to approve the minutes of
April 7, 2009 as corrected, Commissioner Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried with a
majority.

OHV Update: Attorney Steve Graham, Planning Director Irene Whipple and Planning
Commission member Virginia Sweetland met with the Board to discuss the scoping notice.
An attendance sheet is on file. Ms. Whipple presented the Board with a draft of the
proposed modifications to the scoping notice based on public comments. Ms. Sweetland
explained each public comment and the procedures for the environmental impacted study.
After review and discussion the Board requested that Ms. Sweetland continue with the EIS.

Commissioners Staff Update: Clerk of the Board Debbie Bechtol, Deputy Clerk of the
Board Teri Kinney, Secretary Kelly Burbank, Courthouse Maintenance Director Erin
McBride and Fairgrounds Manger Kari Rowton met with the Board for the weekly staff
update. Ms. McBride informed the Board that the parking lot sweeping did not get done this
past weekend. The Board requested that Ms. McBride reschedule the sweeping for next
month. Ms. McBride reported that she is running the boiler four hours during the night and
there is still a problem with some employees using space heaters. The Board will remind
everyone that there is a no space heater use within the courthouse. Ms. Kinney stated that
she talked to Dan Fagerlie about the trees that are up-against the courthouse and they are
about 50 years old. After some discussion the Board agreed to trim the trees back. Ms.
Bechtol inquired if the Board would prefer to have the administration fees to A.W. Rein
billed from the previous insurance reserve fund. The Board agreed. Ms. Bechtol stated she
received a request from Dave Mathew of Black Rock Construction and he would like a
letter of recommendation for the work on the new beef barn. The Board approved. Ms.
Bechtol informed the Board the tri-county commissioner meeting is set for Friday, May 1 in
Colville. Ms. Rowton informed the Board that someone is dumping trash in to the dumpster
at the fair grounds. The Board approved to put a chain with a lock on the dumpster.


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Public Works Update: Interim Director Larry Beardslee and Interim Assistant Engineer
Troy Reynolds, Controller/Office Manager Shelene Brown and Solid Waste Coordinator
Kristy Cromwell met with the Board for the weekly update. Cliff Couse of Couse’s
Sanitation was also present. Mr. Couse informed the Board that he received a phone call
from the courthouse and the white paper recycle bins are full and as he stated a month ago
there is no money in the commodity. Mr. Reynolds reported that he is working on the paper
work that is needed to receive the stimulus funds. Mr. Beardslee inquired into the number
of signs need for the rail corridor. The Board discussed the need for signs but no action
was taken. Mr. Beardslee stated that Forest Capital Partners called and they would like to
do some logging and wanted some information on the Lilly Creek Road. After some
research Mr. Beardslee found that the county has some right of way deeds along the road.
But further research is needed to determine what should be done with the deeds.

Vouchers/Warrants: Funding in the amount of $1,760.52 has been approved for transfer
to the clearing fund for payment of warrant/voucher #232288-232290 for the EMS District
#1. (Exhibit 1)

Consent: After review and discussion the Board approved the following.
    1. Ferry County Resolution to Transfer Funds: From the Auditor’s O&M in the amount
        of $6,700.25 to Current Expense. (Exhibit 2)
    2. Ferry County Resolution to Transfer Funds: From County Road in the amount of
        $14,013.95 to E R&R. (Exhibit 3)
    3. Ferry County Resolution to Transfer Funds: From the Home Security Fund in the
        amount of $641.01 to Connections Fund-Homeless Services. (Exhibit 4)
    4. Ferry County Resolution to Transfer Funds: From Recreation “Snow Removal” in
        the amount of $182.23 to County Road. (Exhibit 5)
    5. Ferry County Resolution to Transfer Funds: From Boating Safety in the amount of
        $144.13 to the Sheriff. (Exhibit 6)
    6. Ferry County Courthouse Exterior Rehabilitation: A contract between Ferry County
        and Tatley-Grund Inc. (Exhibit 7)
    7. Emergency Shelter Grant: An agreement between the Department of Community,
        Trade and Economic Development and Connections. (Exhibit 8)
    8. Ferry County Resolution No. 2009-24: Commissioner Bond made a motion to
        approve Resolution No. 2009-24, Commissioner Miller seconded the motion.
        Motion carried with a majority. (Exhibit 9)
    9. Public Hearing Notice: Ferry County Public Works call for the Pulverized Cement
        Treated Base bids. (Exhibit 10)
    10. Public Hearing Notice: Ferry County Public Works call for the Guardrail Installation
        bids. (Exhibit 11)
    11. Annual Maintenance Seal and Construction Projects: After review and discussion
        Commissioner Bond made a motion to award the Annual Maintenance Seal and
        Construction Projects bid to Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc, Commissioner Miller
        seconded the motion. Motion carried with a majority. (Exhibit 12)
    12. Memo: To all county employees regarding the county finances. (Exhibit 13)

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    13. Donated Property: Donation acknowledgment for the Golden Tiger Pathway west
        expansion project. (Exhibit 14)

Commissioners Working Session: Clerk of the Board Debbie Bechtol, Treasure Kathleen
Rupp and Chief Accountant Controller Joyce Schertenleib met with the Board to discuss
the budget. No action was taken.

Department Head: E911 Coordinator Rose Parr, Assessor Rachel Siracuse, Legal
Secretary/Receptionist Bernadette Brandon, Interim Assistant Engineer Troy Reynolds,
Juvenile Probation Counselor Cleve Ives, Clerk of the Board Debbie Bechtol, Ferry County
Clerk Jean Booher, Treasure Kathleen Rupp, MIS Director Darrell Dirks, Connections
Director Kate Rowe-Maloret, Solid Waste Coordinator Kristy Cromwell, Chief Accountant
Controller Joyce Schertenleib, Auditor Dianna Galvan, and Public Works Controller/Office
Manager Shelene Brown met with the Board to discuss the 2009 budget. The Board
discussed the need to make cuts, due to revenues being lower than projected. The Board
reported there will be a public hearing for a budget amendment on the 11 th of May and
requested that each department head to work on budget cuts.

Correspondence: The Board reviewed and discussed the emails and correspondences
that were received. The following correspondence were received and placed as part of
these minutes.
Colville National Forest: 2009 Projects, Plans and Schedule of Proposed Actions.
Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition: Invitation to attend the April 16th meeting.
Ferry County planning Department: March 11, 18 and 23 meeting minutes and a notice of
meetings that have been schedule for April 15th, May 6th and 13th.

With there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting of the Board of Ferry County Commissioners will be April 20, 2009
commencing at 8 a.m.

BOARD OF FERRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS


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                                Brad L. Miller, Chair

ATTEST:


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Debbie Bechtol, Clerk of the Board

Approved 4-20-09


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