Okanogan County Fire District #6
is accepting bid proposals for two (2) 500 gallon Wildland Brush Trucks. Bid proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. April 10th 2017. Bid proposals will be opened at 2:00 p.m. April 10th 2017 at the District office 434 W 2nd Ave Twisp, WA. Bids may be sent to P.O. Box 895 Winthrop, WA 98862. Complete specifications may be obtain from the Interim Chief. Please mark bid proposals “WILDLAND BRUSH TRUCK BID”
Interim Chief Cody Acord can be contacted at the District office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., Phone: 509-997-2981, Email: cacord@okanogancountyfd6.com.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 22, 29 and April 5, 2017.
Request for Bids
Early Winters Acclimation Site
Okanogan County, WA.
The Yakama Nation’s Mid-Columbia Coho Reintroduction Project (MCCRP) is requesting bids for construction of a juvenile salmon acclimation site to be installed on Early Winters Creek near Mazama, WA. Construction is scheduled to begin in July of 2017.
The Yakama Nation will be hosting a pre-bid site visit and project walkthrough beginning at 1:00 PM on 5/11/17. Attendance at the pre-bid visit is strongly suggested, as this will be the only opportunity to visit the project area with the engineer and project manager prior to the bid closing date.
Directions to the project site: From Winthrop, travel Northwest on WA State Route 20 for 15 miles. Turn left onto Early Winters Drive (at the Freestone Inn sign). After approximately 0.4 miles, turn right onto a gravel road and park. A map is included with the project documents.
By the close of business on Monday, 5/1/17, each contractor must have completed and submitted a signed copy of the Early Winters Acclimation Site project bid documents to be eligible for award of this contract. Bid prices need to be valid for at least 60 days. All bid materials must be either hand delivered, sent by parcel delivery service or postal mail to:
Yakama Nation
Attn: Tana Hoptowit, Early Winters Acclimation Site Project
PO Box 151
Toppenish WA, 98948
The project will be conducted between 7/10/17 and 10/9/17, with an in-water work window between 7/10/17 and 7/31/17. The project includes: water intake installation requiring in-river dewatering, pump vault construction, pipeline excavation, generator building erection, construction of two earthen ponds, and electrical installation; all in accordance with the Contract Provisions.
To access the Early Winters Acclimation Site project information, go to the following URL:
http://yakamafish-nsn.gov/restore/projects/request-bids-early-winters-acclimation-pond-project
Published in the Methow Valley News March 29 and April 5, 12, 2017.
TOWN OF WINTHROP
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
The Town of Winthrop Washington is inviting statements of qualifications (SOQs) from firms interested in providing planning and engineering services for a multimodal transportation plan, a downtown streetscape study, and an ADA transition plan. The selected firm or individual must have previous experience with similar plans, have the ability to perform project components in a timely and professional manner and be able to work cooperatively with the Town of Winthrop, state and federal agencies, and the public. The Town reserves the right to interview top firms or individuals. The project is anticipated to commence immediately upon approval of a contract with the selected professional service provider and must be completed within one year.
The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages minority and women-owned firms to respond to this request.
Please submit 3 hard copies of the SOQ; electronic submittals will not be considered. The Town of Winthrop must receive SOQs no later than April 26, 2017 by 4:00 PM. For further information on the project and requested services, contact Rocklynn Culp, planner@townofwinthrop.com or 509-996-2320. Mail SOQs to: Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, P.O. Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5 & 12, 2017.
Public Notice
Okanogan County Cemetery District # 1 2017 meeting schedule: Spring Meeting:
General Business, on April 19, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Okanogan County Electric Coop meeting room in Winthrop, WA. Summer Meeting: General Business, on July 19, 2017 at 5:00pm at the Sullivan Cemetery, 506 Wister Way, Winthrop, WA. Fall Meeting: Budget Meeting, on October18, 2017 at 5:00pm in the Okanogan County Electric Coop meeting room in Winthrop, WA. Questions/comments can be sent to Okanogan County Cemetery District #1, Sullivan Cemetery, POB 711, Twisp, WA 98856-0711.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5 & 12, 2017.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #716
An Ordinance of the Town of Twisp, Washington vacating a portion of 3rd Avenue within the Town limits of Twisp.
Said ordinance may be examined at the Twisp Town Hall during regular business hours or mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to RCW 35.27.300.
Dated this 27th day of March, 2017.
Jackie Moriarty, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 2017.
WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
Description of proposal: Construct an 8400 square foot shop addition in the Industrial zone.
Proponent: Jerry Palm, PO Box 322, Winthrop, WA 98862.
Location of proposal, including street address, if any: 53 Horizon Flats Road, Winthrop.
Lead agency: Town of Winthrop
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for the 15 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by April 13, 2017.
Responsible official: Rocklynn Culp
Position/title: Town Planner
Phone: (509) 996-2320
Address: P.O. Box 459 Winthrop, WA 98862
Date:
Signature:
You may appeal this determination to at the Town of Winthrop, P.O. Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 no later than 4:00 p.m., April 27, 2017. Appeals must be submitted in writing by a party of record. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Winthrop Town Hall to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeal.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 2017.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #717
AN ORDINANCE of the Town of Twisp, Washington, relating to the water system of the Town; providing for the issuance of a taxable water revenue bond of the Town in the maximum principal amount of $515,400, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of the acquisition, construction and installation of improvements to the Town’s water system; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; providing for the registration and authentication of the bond; creating and adopting certain funds and accounts; providing for the issuance of additional bonds; approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bond to the United States of America, acting through the Department of Agriculture; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto.
Said ordinance may be examined at the Twisp Town Hall during regular business hours or mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to RCW 35.27.300.
Dated this 27th day of March, 2017.
Jackie Moriarty, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 2017.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
DANIEL SEAN ROUTON
A Minor Child
DOB: 04/13/2016
COURT NO.: 17-7-00038-8
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Termination Hearing
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, SILICIA WADDELL, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILDREN.
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, seeking to terminate your parental rights.
1.2 A hearing will be held on Thursday, MAY 4th, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., At Juvenile Court, Okanogan County Court House, Okanogan, Washington.
1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition.
1.4 If you do not appear, the court may enter an order in your absence permanently terminating your parental rights.
II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR
2.1 YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated.
NOTICE
THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS
Dated this 15th day of March, 2017.
By direction of the Honorable CHRISTOPHER CULP Judge of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
CHARLEEN GROOMES Clerk of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
By: Ramona Brownlee.
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 22, 29, 2017 and April 5, 2017; the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 23, 30, 2017 and April 6, 2017. OVG#748532.
The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board
has begun inspections of properties for control of noxious weed species designated by the board as enforcement species. Landowners with any of these species present on their property shall be required to control the noxious weeds according to provisions outlined in Chapter 17.10 RCW.
INSPECTIONS SHALL TAKE PLACE FOR THE SPECIES DESIGNATED FOR CONTROL BY THE WASHINGTON STATE NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD and THE OKANOGAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD; a list is available in our office. All State, Federal and private landowners will be notified of noxious weeds present and classified as enforceable and control will be required.
This notice is published according to Board policy to notify landowners in our County that OCNWCB may enter their property according to the provisions outlined in 17.10.160 RCW, and that this notice shall serve as “Reasonable Attempt” as defined according to the aforementioned RCW.
If you have any questions regarding the enforcement inspection process, please contact the Noxious Weed Control office at 509-422-7165 or write PO Box 791, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017, April 5, 2017; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 30, 2017, April 6, 2017. OVG# 749310.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Okanogan County Commissioners at 123 N. 5th Ave. Okanogan, Washington on April 11, 2017 at 11:15 A.M., in the matter of the application for a franchise, by Derek Olma to operate and maintain a cattle guard.
The cattle guard will consist of a 24’ x 8’, wide, H-20 loading heavy duty steel cattle guard with wings and a by-pass gate at milepost 1.10, on O.C.R.4618, Siwash Creek Road in the NW¼, NE¼ in Section 07, Township 37N, Range 28 E.W.M.
All interested parties may be heard in this matter. Please send written comments to Shelley Tugaw, Right of Way, Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan WA 98840 or email to stugaw@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Dated March 23, 2016, at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E., County Engineer.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017 and April 5, 2017; the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 30, 2017 and April 6, 2017. OVG#749686.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
BRYLEE LYNN BOLIN
A Minor Child
DOB: 02/08/2006
COURT NO.: 17-7-00044-2
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Termination Hearing
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: MIGUEL DIAZ, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILDREN.
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, seeking to terminate your parental rights.
1.2 A hearing will be held on Thursday, MAY 4th, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., At Juvenile Court, Okanogan County Court House, Okanogan, Washington.
1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition.
1.4 If you do not appear, the court may enter an order in your absence permanently terminating your parental rights.
II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR
2.1 YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated.
NOTICE
THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS
Dated this 22nd day of March, 2017.
By direction of the Honorable CHRISTOPHER CULP Judge of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
CHARLEEN GROOMES Clerk to the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
By: Ramona Brownlee
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 12, 19, 2017 and the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 6, 13, 20, 2017. OVG#750416
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:30 AM Monday, April 17, 2017 to consider a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $11,440 within Public Works Fund 116 from the Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Salary, Benefits, and Equipment Rentals. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 12, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette -Tribune on April 6, 13, 2017. OVG#750739
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:45 AM Tuesday, April 17, 2017 to consider a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2,000 within Oroville Rural EMS Budget from Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Repairs and Maintenance expenses. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 12, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 6, 13, 2017. OVG#750758
Yakama Nation Twisp Horseshoe Project, SEPA 2017-1
Final SEPA Determination
The SEPA Responsible Official has issued a final determination of non-significance (DNS) on the following project. The Yakama Nation is proposing a restoration project approximately 9 miles west of Twisp, WA at 913B Twisp River Road. The primary goals of this project include increasing off channel connectivity and installing large wood structures in the main channel and side channel to improve habitat conditions for steelhead, spring Chinook and bull trout. The side channel will be created by select excavation and levee/riprap augmentation. A bottomless culvert will be placed within the existing levee/riprap area to preserve private trail access to the river. The restored side channel will create 532 linear feet of year round salmonid rearing habitat. The restored habitat will provide improved foraging and cover opportunities, flood refuge and thermal refuge for rearing salmonids. All disturbed soils will be de-compacted and seeded with a native grass seed mix, then mulched. The site will be monitored and managed for vegetation establishment and weed control for three to five years.
Project Location:
The project is on parcels 9800650012, 9800650013, Township 33 North, Range 20 E.W.M. in Section 11, approximately 9 miles westerly of the Town of Twisp, WA.
The SEPA Responsible Official issued a final determination of non-significance (DNS). This decision may be appealed in accordance with OCC 14.04.220. Appeals must be made in writing to the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 pm on April 19, 2017. Appeals shall state with specificity the elements of the environmental checklist and resulting determination the appellant finds objectionable and shall state the reason therefore. Appeals must include the $300.00 appeal fee. Failure to file a timely and complete appeal shall constitute waiver of all rights to an administrative appeal under county code. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions to: Charlene Schumacher, Natural Resource Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113.
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 6, 2017. OVG# 751078
Notice of Decision
Application for water availability
Locations:
1) Parcel #3325160018 Leader Lake Rd
WRIA #49 HUC #12 Tallant Creek-Okanogan River
2) Parcel #3528290006 83 Knox Rd
WRIA #49 HUC #12 Upper Tunk Creek
“The Planning Department has reviewed two applications for a building permit for single family residences at the above listed locations and has determined that the proposed use of a permit exempt well in accordance with RCW 90.44.050 will provide a legal and physically adequate supply of potable water.
This decision will not be final until April 25, 2017. Anyone with standing who desires a public hearing be held on this application to determine water adequacy must submit a written request by the deadline listed above. The request must state the basis upon which the request is made which must include a statement that the requesters lawful use of water from a senior source will be impaired if the decision stands.
Any request for public hearing must be directed to the Director of Planning at the above listed address and received prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2017.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Perry Huston, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 6, 2017. OVG#751144
Notice of Decision
Application for water availability
Location:
1) Parcel #4270000200, 17 Beaver Pond Road, Twisp, WA
WRIA #48 HUC #12 Alder Creek-Methow
2) Parcel #3023053003, 88 Barn Dance Drive, Methow WA
WRIA #48 HUC #12 McFarland Creek-Methow River
“The Planning Department has reviewed an application for a building permit for a single family residence at the above listed location and has determined that the proposed use of a permit exempt well in accordance with RCW 90.44.050 will provide a legal and physically adequate supply of potable water.
This decision will not be final until April 25, 2017. Anyone with standing who desires a public hearing be held on this application to determine water adequacy must submit a written request by the deadline listed above. The request must state the basis upon which the request is made which must include a statement that the requesters lawful use of water from a senior source will be impaired if the decision stands.
Any request for public hearing must be directed to the Director of Planning at the above listed address and received prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2017.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Perry Huston, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 6, 2017. OVG#751148
Notice of Application and Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2017-2 “R2 Kustoms Cannabis Farm”
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted Charles Farnsworth on behalf of R2 Kustoms LLC Reth Rith to permit a tier 3, commercial cannabis outdoor production facility. The CUP, if approved, would allow an eight foot tall 244 feet by 275 feet steel fenced area totaling 67,100 square feet, utilizing no more than 30,000 square feet of cultivation canopy allowing for approximately 1,875 plants and an 8 foot tall 8×20 Conex shipping container to be used as a security building. Water will be provided through a Certificate of Adjudicated Water Right. The cannabis farm will operate during daylight hours from May to November. The site is located at 145 Greenacres Rd. Unit 5 Riverside, WA. 98849 approximately 1.5 miles South West of Riverside, WA and .38 miles West of Omak Airport on tax parcel number 8877050100. According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a threshold environmental mitigated determination of non-significance (MDNS) for this proposal. The public hearing for this project has not yet been set. The public is welcome to comment on this project. Project comments may be submitted in writing up to the hearing or be presented at the hearing. SEPA comments must be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm April 20, 2017 to afford the commenter standing. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Pam Wyllson, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122 pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 6, 2017. OVG#751159
Notice of Public Hearing
Application for water availability
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Office of Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on April 27, 2017 to take public testimony regarding the proposed use of permit exempt wells as defined in RCW 90.44.050 to provide potable water for the following land division proposals.
WRIA 48:
Hummingbird Heaven Hideaway 12 lot Short Plat’s 2016-9, 10, 11, located 4.2 miles from Patterson Lake Rd. on Elbow Coulee Rd. parcel #’s 3421200016, 3421210024, 3421203003, 3421203004
WRIA 49
2) Thornton 2 lot Short Plat 2017-1 located at 22 Blue Heron Lane, Riverside, WA parcel #3426030003
Applications for Short plats are reviewed administratively in accordance with Okanogan County Code Title 16.12. Pending the decision regarding water availability a notice of application and comment period will follow.
The public hearing regarding water availability will be conducted on April 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan, WA. Verbal testimony will be taken. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing. Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and may be submitted in writing or electronically to Roxanna King, Administrative Secretary at 123 5th Ave N Ste 130, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at rking@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Date of publishing is April 5, 2015.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or cschumacher@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News on April 5, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette -Tribune on April 6, 2017. OVG#751170
