Okanogan County Commissioners initiate approval process for two shop bids

Tuesday, December 27, a.m.

• Jail and Court Administrator discussed staffing and upcoming changes.
• Communications/Dispatch officer discussed upgrade of equipment on Pilcher Mountain. Need to go with a sole vendor approved.
• Human Resources/Risk Manager discussed staffing, pay upgrades, and working with the union.
• Public hearing held on Compost Procurement Policy.
• Public works update included:
  • Many complaints about roads.
  • Approval to start process of awarding two shop bids to Halme Builders, Inc., of Davenport, Washington, despite the high cost--$4,550,000.
  • Need of budget supplement for construction costs on Twisp River Road overlay.
• Approved signing power for Chief Deputy to the Treasurer.
  Tuesday, Dec. 27, p.m.
  Two executive sessions with:

• Ester Milner, Chief Civil Deputy prosecutor and Shelley Keitzman, Human Resources and Risk Management regarding litigation or potential litigation (30 minutes).
• Karen Beatty, Director of Central Services, to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee (20 minutes).

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