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Later the board considered vouchers. A commissioner moved “we approve the voucher dated 06/11/2025 for a total of $2,145,624.25 with a payroll of $1,514,338.53.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; commissioners indicated approval and staff confirmed the signed vouchers would be emailed to payroll staff.

The transcript does not record a roll‑call vote or individual vote tallies; the board adopted the consent agenda and approved the voucher package by voice vote at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners Meeting 06/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the consent agenda and signed vouchers dated June 11, 2025: total vouchers $2,145,624.25 with payroll $1,514,338.53. Motions carried by voice vote; no recorded roll call appeared in the transcript.","taxTitle","Okanogan County, Washington","taxId",65560,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202027,"Commissioners direct staff to advertise for architectural on‑call services and consider extending current contract",282,8818000,9100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9&start=8818&end=9100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9/thumbnail_8818000.jpg","/articles/6202027/Okanogan-County/Washington/Commissioners-direct-staff-to-advertise-for-architectural-oncall-services-and-consider-extending-current-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202027-6ee9f6a546aeeca6fc8a8ffd702d3b4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125982&Signature=enSA02quyAljxheezTN7UeY1eAymN8KowckkWWGhe2V6LaUsjAE64k9O~HkuAlpITfQ23FobA9P7t9e5kR0jMm6hgrlCzfG1tIoBHzpbnFIge2ICq8Pmbu4DKVTnp24nHkecccx3n1AITnHtV3tnXqhnybz9LiannbXL97ZKAyVfF5sHOTwK11IFMYq~zXECSxCmSlKxYrXVHxq1kFDS06F7bYKVDBRK9KQaSfMTkY8ZaTtH7qfxBsU3paENGOavq481YGGy8Y4YZd4luJSb6SP~X6zhvMrDVpqAQeBwXO5tGmOhdRjy5zvY99yq0vXLdscU6JEQMXOjFxcQ7u4Bvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told the Board of Commissioners that the two‑year contract for on‑call architectural services with M.J. Neal (also referenced as Andrea Neal in staff discussion) is nearing expiration and that several county projects remain in progress.

Commissioners discussed whether to extend the existing contract long enough to finish active projects and directed staff to advertise a request for qualifications (RFQ) or requests for qualifications (RFQ/RFP) for future services. One commissioner said the vendor’s past performance has been satisfactory but recommended opening the process to competitive submissions.

Staff reported the current contract was signed in late June of the previous two‑year term, meaning the end of the month marks the contract’s expiration window. Commissioners asked staff to proceed with advertising in the places the county typically uses — the county website and required public notice outlets — and to prepare a short contract extension so ongoing projects can continue uninterrupted if needed.

County staff said they would prepare a list of outstanding projects that would either continue under an extension or be included in any new vendor scope. No formal contract amendment or award was approved at the meeting; commissioners approved advertising for qualifications and asked staff to present recommended next steps.","The county’s on‑call architectural services contract is near expiration; commissioners agreed to advertise a request for qualifications and to consider a short extension for ongoing projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202031,"Commissioners discuss a library board resignation and whether it can be rescinded",159,4413000,4572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9&start=4413&end=4572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9/thumbnail_4413000.jpg","/articles/6202031/Okanogan-County/Washington/Commissioners-discuss-a-library-board-resignation-and-whether-it-can-be-rescinded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202031-77594a92b6566670828012a54f0d1a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125982&Signature=fK4pM055a3HKcgOAzK9IwKEt9Mnm7kbYSVjbdhMFo0YCw54dae~ZuyqHrHhCo68HGptL~M7B51ih7oh8JUAgAK9jmdCTK3xniBMygvnXTXK~VhPUNP2~UB3Pjzbyu6RAJQSXANrQc91PCumqfB-l3fN0H~IrZvPmoXK8Z3zssyYaaZ-orE72IC0t~JLjt2sUsD~X49f9p7v-TdLxOMYx9BDnANZkN9Or7yPEJT2DEMNpg8PEXCZ4gLlYpYJV7qNTDIbMiw754M6TAPtg969urCbKEHil8TKH8gvxvS4AY8gS2VH~152CcQTNT7UP53qhlwP4tA2KZ6qYcaSnHgiQnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Barbara Walters, representing the county library, told commissioners that a library board member who had submitted a resignation later asked to rescind it and continue serving. Walters said the resignation letter extended through 2027 but that the library board had not formally accepted the resignation by a motion or resolution.

The commissioners discussed whether an unaccepted resignation could be rescinded and noted that the library board had “received” the letter and begun a replacement process. One commissioner said the county normally treats an accepted resignation as final once the board has moved forward with replacement steps.

Commissioners asked staff to contact the library to request the rescinding letter and to clarify whether the library board had formally accepted the resignation. They also asked staff to confirm whether any appointment or replacement process should continue while legal or procedural questions are resolved. No formal action to reappoint the member was taken at the meeting.","A library board member submitted a resignation and later sought to rescind it; commissioners said the library board had not formally accepted the letter and staff had already started a replacement process, and they requested clarification from library officials.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202036,"County staff seek grant for courthouse active‑shooter training and virtual panic buttons",223,3477000,3700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9&start=3477&end=3700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9/thumbnail_3477000.jpg","/articles/6202036/Okanogan-County/Washington/County-staff-seek-grant-for-courthouse-activeshooter-training-and-virtual-panic-buttons","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202036-8c9db58c031432c4a4255d77c3b73790/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125982&Signature=gwt3pJZ3hPlst9BDRo3oD0lKUTik6eL-Jd4q41Q9Ft6uDqj3wf3DmKgsKFIo0frzaSbhduFDfwOuBoR8mGoYKmCEp-VjGnHHT0Nfl61avgKxVYMYhvbXHnPtTziqj~R4YsIKpWF-bD1QTIWWaA0C6cbZoQ6GnTlHf6VTI7y8-uDqRA4NbT485xLgN2RPvmWr~oZuGx1QSDOfLUR6RWFR5O7kB1tEjs8xEFh0dRjNXyMnmDemYjRzPLV-8T7CniQWN7iDKqXBcsDTu7p5T-NTG1AWKLmbDUm6fb-TPNXPY-qRIciUHdU4xL1MARuy4ppptVOdfq4y-NPcwonRp2FxJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shelley Kietzman, Okanogan County HR director and risk manager, told the Board of Commissioners that a district court staff member submitted a grant application that may fund virtual panic buttons for courthouse staff and that the county has reserved the hearing room for an active‑shooter training day.

The matter matters because it touches courthouse security, staff safety training and potential use of county time and facilities. Kietzman said quick decisions on participation and coverage would be needed if the grant is awarded.

Kietzman said the district court’s Darla Schreckengast applied for grant money to cover virtual panic buttons and that a former Okanogan County sheriff’s deputy who is a certified trainer would provide the active‑shooter training. She said the training would include classroom instruction and that the courthouse would likely be closed for part of the day to conduct realistic exercises. She told commissioners the cost is “approximately $500” and that the county risk pool agreed to pay “for at least 500,” a statement that requires clarification on whether the figure refers to dollars per participant or another unit.

Kietzman said department heads and elected officials would be notified and that Jody Barkis was coordinating training logistics, including which offices and how many employees would participate. She also said she had sent the resolutions and the county ordinance that govern setting county hours to Barkis to help with coordination of a courthouse closure.

Commissioners asked that the notification be broad — to assistants as well as department heads — because assistants are often responsible for scheduling staff. No formal vote or commitment of county funds was made; commissioners said they wanted additional participation counts and final cost figures before any county funding decision.","HR director said a district court grant application could cover virtual panic buttons and an active‑shooter training day that would close the courthouse; the county risk pool pledged partial funding, and department coordination was requested.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202041,"County hears commercial ice-rink proposal for Okanogan County Fairgrounds",4744,3391000,8135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9&start=3391&end=8135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3788213-e5d1869805495dedf06ce9697b8600e9/thumbnail_3391000.jpg","/articles/6202041/Okanogan-County/Washington/County-hears-commercial-ice-rink-proposal-for-Okanogan-County-Fairgrounds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202041-f2a11501b6108bdbbd610fb333076156/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125982&Signature=XNqS6ZFkQzIjPJH9TJbkMfevSV30hON1zjfMjO8YzdXhgchO0qlvgfRlmUqGx1S68plUq2NaOgykvdpHFzW2iTtUQFl0iMn9jmvTfvWUmKzVyr6xfmQPKOFPErDWCo5wof66RDT00~GB0nOc-L5tyFnasrGaedwtxbQpSVJ3Haa45b8QInsttCO29~bodhV3Tpmvx8qrhT~KqpdG9bVG1976jFsQzFP1C1RLl1NR48uGFY6BdkwEpLCDT7AUkvoOXYyO6qoMyPw0Kdn6Uf~mkDFgFmq8DCF0SpwLAT1zDWTM3QEQMBCFmzmJjPC-8Tc-AYPM7n8s4toX6I4ee8YVcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anthony Barbanente, a sales representative for Iron Sleek, described a removable, refrigerated ice rink the company said can be installed at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds for winter community use. The presentation covered rink sizes, required refrigeration capacity, typical set-up and teardown, and rough cost estimates.

The discussion matters because the proposal would require county capital or operating funds, staff time and a procurement process. Commissioners said they want to test viability before committing funds and discussed sponsorships and rental models to reduce taxpayer exposure.

Barbanente said a 40-by-60-foot rink is a common starting point and that the company offers two refrigeration-capacity options “depending on the budget,” and that chillers and piping are designed to be palletized for seasonal storage. He estimated lead time from order to delivery at about two months when inventory is available and described a typical electrical use and maintenance profile. He told commissioners the product can keep ice in daytime temperatures into the mid-40s and that covered installations extend operability further.

Commissioners and staff pressed on financing, logistics and season length. Barbanente said his firm has seen communities rely on sponsorships and community fundraising; he cited examples in McHenry, Illinois, where sponsors helped offset costs. He also gave example first‑year figures he said were “penciled out” for a comparable installation: roughly $40,000 in upfront deposit or first‑year rental, an additional $15,000 for a one‑time set‑up fee, about $5,000 in ancillary equipment and electricity in the range of $1,000–$1,500 per month, while warning those figures vary by system size and local conditions.

County officials asked operational questions — storage footprint, whether chillers must be sheltered, staffing for daily maintenance and how repairs would be handled. Barbanente said his company provides training, spare parts and remote troubleshooting and that the most common maintenance items have been small pump gaskets and filter adjustments.

On next steps, commissioners said the county would likely include interested vendors in a formal procurement: an RFQ or RFP. A commissioner asked the company to provide a boilerplate specification document to use in a future procurement; Barbanente agreed to supply such a document once the county signals intent to move forward. No formal purchase or contract extension occurred at the meeting.

If the county moves forward, staff and commissioners said they would seek to limit the county’s financial exposure by pursuing sponsorships, possible rent‑to‑own or multi‑year payment arrangements and by comparing vendor proposals through standard procurement channels.

The presentation closed with commissioners asking staff to work with the absent commissioner and to include the vendor on any upcoming RFQ/RFP. The county did not vote on a purchase at the meeting.","Vendors described a modular refrigerated rink for the fairgrounds; commissioners discussed costs, storage, sponsorship and next steps including issuing a procurement request but took no formal vote.","actionData","errors"]

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