My first post faulted out. I apologize in advance if I double posted. Kathy and I want to explore a system of trails outside of town called Salmon creek. At this point you must trailer to it. Just wondering if anyone has ridden those trails, and is it worth trailering to.

Also, last year the club in Conconully put on a bucket (poker) Run. They mentioned that they hoped to do another one this coming Memorial Day. It was fun and a good way to explore more trails. I know we will try for that again. come on May!!

Jim what do you & Kathy ride?
Jim

OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

May 11, 2009

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 11, 2009, with Commissioner Andrew Lampe, Commissioner Don Hover, and Brenda Crowell, Clerk of the Board present. Chairman, Mary Lou Peterson out for personal reasons.

Update – Planning
Perry explained that the Okanogan Valley Land Council requested some information regarding a Recreation and Conservation Office Grant. The contract will be able to start once the award letter is signed for the Similkameen Trail/Bridge Construction Contract.

Perry explained that the Okanogan Valley Land Council requested some information regarding a Recreation and Conservation Office Grant. The contract will be able to start once the award letter is signed for the Similkameen Trail/Bridge Construction Contract.

Those present discussed the Resolution to the Fish and Wildlife regarding land acquisitions. The commissioners noted that whenever Dennis Beich comes he says there is no acquisition plan although higher ups at Fish & Wildlife say there is.

The update of the Comprehensive Plan has been revised and is going back out for public comment. The hearing set for June 1, 2009 before the Planning Commission.

Char Beam explained that the Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board would like the Commissioners to enter into an agreement with Peven Consulting to do a Data Gap Analysis.

Perry stated that Gene and Ted will be attending ESRI Training.

Public Hearing – Dual Use Roads – Public Works
Commissioner Lampe opened the public hearing and asked for staff report. Verlene Hughes presented the staff report. The purpose of the hearing is to open Rd #2361 North Fork Salmon Creek Road MP 0.00-1.93 from Conconully city Limits to the Forest boundary. Only one comment was received by Public Works. Commissioner Hover asked what the speed limit is on the road. Frank replied that it is posted at 50 miles an hour. A petition would need to be circulated in order to change it. However the engineer did not have an issue with the 50 mph speed limit. The road is paved. Commissioner Lampe closed staff comments and called for public comments.

Commissioner Lampe opened the public hearing and asked for staff report. Verlene Hughes presented the staff report. The purpose of the hearing is to open Rd #2361 North Fork Salmon Creek Road MP 0.00-1.93 from Conconully city Limits to the Forest boundary. Only one comment was received by Public Works. Commissioner Hover asked what the speed limit is on the road. Frank replied that it is posted at 50 miles an hour. A petition would need to be circulated in order to change it. However the engineer did not have an issue with the 50 mph speed limit. The road is paved. Commissioner Lampe closed staff comments and called for public comments.

Tom Gipson, representing Conconully Chamber of Commerce. The chamber is in favor of opening up the road for dual use. The impact on the economy is huge. They have had problem years and the ATV use has made up the difference. It is important to Conconully economy. It opens up a route all the way up to all the other dual use roads. The road should be signed at 35 mph because of traffic safety. It is a narrow road with a lot of corners.

Mick Howe has property in Conconully that borders the North Fork Road, which is a family RV park. He can’t go from the cabin to the RV Park on an ATV because of the barrier and it not being open for that use. All the family members have ATV’s and would like to use this road. Not having that portion open for ATV use is highly inconvenient. Most people visiting Conconully have ATV’s and come up there for that specific use. Mick Howe is in favor of opening the road.

David Carpenter lives on North Fork Road. He has an ATV. There is a 35 mph posted near his place. He has not seen a 50 mph sign anywhere on that road. He feels that folks should be able to ride all the way up to Salmon Meadows. He is in favor of opening up this portion of the road.

Spencer King President of the ATV Club. The short piece of pavement would provide access to the FS 3810 road and further north to Salmon Meadows. ATVers who come from out of the area have voiced concern about this portion of the road not being open. They set up camp in Conconully, if the road were opened up they wouldn’t have to truck their ATV’s up to where the road starts but instead they could ride from their camp. Commissioner Lampe closed the public comment period.

Motion – Resolution 124-2009 – Dual Use Roads
Commissioner Hover moved to approve resolution 124-2009 opening up OCR 2361 North Fork Salmon Creek Road from MP 0.00-1.93 from Conconully City Limits to the "Forest Boundary"

Commissioner Hover moved to approve resolution 124-2009 opening up OCR 2361 North Fork Salmon Creek Road from MP 0.00-1.93 from Conconully City Limits to the "Forest Boundary"

Kathy and I both recently got new can ams she rides an Outlander 800 and I have a red renegade 800. Our son rides a Honda 400 ex.

thanks

I like that Okanogan County recognizes that some of its locals are ATV users who have legitimate interest in traversing public roads to get from point A to point B, and also recognizes that ATV use by visitors is a significant contributor to their economy, and that they can benefit from making the area more ATV-friendly by allowing us to ride from the camping areas to the riding areas.

I was going to bring all of my groceries with me this year, but now I think I'll bring only the things that I'm not sure I can get from the local store, like the brands of yogurt and OJ I like, for example. Groceries purchased on-site will be more expensive, but if it helps promote ATV use, that's worth doing.

that was my thoughts as well, support those who support us.

I have friday off as well, so maybe I'll just leave from home friday morning, arrive early afternoon.  Time enough to check in, and maybe have a short ride?  Who all is arriving friday?

I will be there Friday. Maybe a night ride would be fun. Did that last time. Almost ran into an enormous jet black cow on the dirt road. Also found the biggest frog ever when we happened to stop, and he was hopping across the road.

Myself and Dave have changed our plans to arrive in conconully friday and leave sunday early afternoon/ evening

Steve, I promis we will all shower. you dont have to cut it so short.

Kathy thats almost funny but i do not care about your grooming issues but rather to not get stuck in traffic over HWY 2 on the last day of the long weekend but hey! thanks for the concern

i hope you relize i'am kidding with ya

Yeah Steve we know you were kidding. The funny thing is that I (jim) posted the shower thing and Kathy knew nothing about me posting that. She got the reply on her Blackberry and wondered what the hell you were talking about. that was hilarious.

well in order to avoid this in the future please spend the big bucks and get your own screen name

what happened to this post it was going so well the boom! did everybody cancel

Yes we have our cabin and we reserved cabins for Kathys two sisters and their families. We need to get a cv boot replaced in Kathys Outlander, new battery for the kids 400ex and I have been building a what Christopher calls a red neck rack for my Renegade. We talk about the trip constantly at home and can hardly wait. However I am very concerned about what diesel prices may be like by then.If it hits $5.00 a gallon we my have to reconcider. We will see.

I'll be arriving friday around noon-1pm, and leave monday