PUBLIC NOTICE
Okanogan County Public Works, Anna Randall, 1234A 2nd Ave S Okanogan, WA 98840-9723, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.
The proposed project, Statler Bridge, is located at T33 R26 S05 OCR# 9221 Salmon Creek Rd. milepost 2.244. in Okanogan in Okanogan county.
This project involves 5 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities.
The receiving waterbody is Salmon Creek.
Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.
Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Published in the Methow Valley News June 19, 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 20, 27, 2019. OVG861628
Notice of Public Hearing
Appeal of Administrative Decision
Stop Work Order
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Office of Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on July 11, 2019 to consider an appeal brought by Mark Miller against the Okanogan County Code Administrators decision that the clearing work and the construction of a gazebo violates the permitting requirements of the Shoreline Master Program. The clearing and construction was conducted on parcel #3122360045 located on Danzl Road.
The public hearing will be conducted on July 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan, WA. Testimony and evidence will be presented at the hearing by parties with standing. Testimony relevant to the appeal issue will be accepted from interested parties. All testimony must be given under oath.
Date of publication June 26 and 27, 2019.
Information regarding this decision 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 June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019. OVG862665
Notice of Final Decision
MSRF Whitefish Island Adaptive Management Shoreline Exemption SE 2019-4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) has been submitted by Chris Johnson, Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation (MSRF). Okanogan County Planning has determined that this project is exempt from requirements for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit per Okanogan County Shoreline Master Program 14.15.510(16).
The Whitefish Island Adaptive Management project is intended to restore perennial flow through the side channel. Proposed actions include: breaking up the armor layer at the inlet and opening a connection more parallel to flow vectors during high flows; excavating to lower three riffles to create a pilot channel that restores perennial flow over the short term; and, relocating several habitat logs from on-site, placing them adjacent to the tops of the riffles in order to promote scour and maintain sediment transport through the riffles. The logs moved will be partially buried with native material.
Project Location:
The project is located on parcels 3421130029, & 3421130026 on the Methow River approximately one mile south of the Town of Winthrop, WA, Section 13, Township 34 N., Range 21 E. Willamette Meridian.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019. OVG862671
Notice of Primary Election
Okanogan County, State of Washington
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
A Primary Election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following.
Oroville City Ems Proposition 1 Emergency Services Levy, City of Oroville Proposition 1 Emergency Services Levy, Omak School District No. 19 Director position 5(at large), Tonasket City Council Position 2.
The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is July 29, 2019. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to and including August 6, 2019.
You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at www.vote.wa.gov, and Department of Licensing.
The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM July 19 – August 5, 2019
On Election Day only, August 6, 2019, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Drop box locations around the county for this election.
Tonasket – Tonasket City Hall/Library Complex, 209 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket
Omak – Next to Police Station, 8 N Ash, Omak
Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office.
No postage is required to return your ballot for this election. Return postage is prepaid. Ballots must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly.
For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration.
vote.wa.gov/okanogan
myvote.wa.gov,
Local newspaper, radio, and TV
www.pdc.wa.gov
Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed. Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 103, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election
This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52.
Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 10th day of June, 2019.
Laurie Thomas, Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections
By Jamie Groomes, Chief Deputy and Certified Election Administrator
Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019. OVG860914
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that a public hearing is scheduled to review a resolution to place an Emergency Communications Sales and Use Tax proposition on the November 2019 Ballot.
The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 to consider a resolution authorizing placement of the Emergency Communications two-tenths of one percent sales and use tax proposition on the November 2019 Ballot.
The purpose of the public meeting is to take public testimony for or against the proposition. The public meeting will be conducted on July 9, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan in the Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing Room. Date of publishing is June 26 and 27, 2019.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019. OVG862059
Full Throttle Farms, SEPA 2019-5
Threshold SEPA Determination
Scott Berka is proposing a cannabis production and processing operation on parcels located on Salmon Creek Rd. The project will be done in two phases. Phase one will be on parcel 3326061002 and use approximately seven acres. Phase one will consist of two tier three outdoor cannabis production operations and processing that will include drying, curing and packaging. This phase will utilize a greenhouse for early season clone propagation. Phase two will be on parcel 3326054005 and use approximately seven acres. Phase two will consist of two tier three cannabis production operations and processing that will include drying, curing and packaging. One of the tire three cannabis production operations will be both outdoor and indoor. The second tier three cannabis production will be outdoor. Water for the indoor cannabis production and sanitation facilities will be from a new well that will be drilled during phase two. Water source for outdoor grows will be provided by the Okanogan Irrigation District. Period of operation for the outdoor grows will be from April to October. Period of operation for the indoor grow will be from November to May. Hours of operation will be 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A boundary line adjustment that is part of this proposal was recorded on 06/11/2019 this boundary line adjustment changed parcel numbers. Parcel 3326061002 will become parcel number 3326060016 valued with parcel 3326050082. Parcel 3326054005 will become parcel number 3326060017 valued with parcel 3326050083.
The site is located at 267 Salmon Creek Rd. Okanogan WA 98840 on tax parcel number3326061002 new parcel numbers 3326060016 valued with 3326050082 and parcel number 3326054005 new parcel numbers 3326060017 valued with 3326050083.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible official issued a mitigated threshold environmental determination of non-significance (MDNS) in accordance with WAC 197-11-350. SEPA Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m., July 11, 2019. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final determination. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Pam Wyllson, Planner I, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122 pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019. OVG862687
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
Estate of
PETER BURNS GREENE,
Deceased.
NO. 19-00067-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication of this Notice: June 12, 2019
Mary McIvor, Personal Representative
128 Old Twisp Highway
Twisp, WA 98856
SUSAN DONAHUE
Law Office of Susan Donahue
125 West 2nd Avenue, Suite “B”
P.O. Box 81
Twisp, WA 98856
(509) 996-5944 (phone)
(509) 362-9692 (fax)
Published in the Methow Valley News June 12, 19, 26, 2019
Town of Twisp
Request for Statement of Qualifications
For Establishing a Consultant Roster
The Town of Twisp (pursuant to Chapter 61, Laws of 1981) requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and performance information from firms interested in providing professional engineering and land surveying services for the 2019 year in conjunction with Town sponsored projects. Potential projects include improvements to the Town’s water and wastewater systems, street and storm drainage system, airport, pool, park and recreational facilities.
Professional services may include, but are not limited to planning, grant and loan application assistance, project cost estimating, surveying, environmental documentation, permit acquisition, and design and construction engineering. Additional information about possible anticipated projects may be obtained by emailing to: publicworks@townoftwisp.com.
Statements shall include 1) description of the firm, 2) a listing of the types of services the firm provides, 3) description of the consultant’s team including references, 4) descriptions of relevant project experience related to the facilities and services listed above, and 5) firm references.
Statements of qualifications will be reviewed, placed on file for the 2019 year and will be used as the source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any specific project. Projects may be totally or partially funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program (with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), the Washington State Department of Health, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, Environmental Protection Agency State, and Tribal Assistance Grant, Transportation Improvement Board, or Washington Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration funding programs. Cost plus percentage of construction cost contracts will not be allowed and a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and conduct of each project.
Minority- and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit statements of qualifications. The Town is an equal opportunity employer. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to the Town of Twisp at P.O. Box 278, 118 S. Glover St., Twisp, WA 98856.
The Town publishes this request in accordance with the requirements of RCW 39.80. Contracts with selected firms will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80.
Two copies of the SOQ shall be submitted to the Town (received or postmarked) no later than 5:00 p.m., PST, July 15, 2019.
Interviews may or may not be conducted. The Town reserves the right to select the consultant based upon written qualifications only, or to advertise and retain other consultants on individual projects independent of the firm selected from this solicitation.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 19, 26, 2019
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meeting of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners has been postponed to July 3, 2019. The meeting will take place in the conference room of the McKinley Building at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster, Washington, commencing at 11:15 a.m. on the date set forth above.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 19, 26, 2019
Notice of Primary Election
Okanogan County, State of Washington
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
A Primary Election will be held in the below-mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following.
United States Senator, United States Representative 4th District, State Senator 7th Legislative District, State Representative District 7 Position 1, State Representative District 7 Position 2, State Representative District 12 Position 1, State Representative District 12 Position 2, County Assessor, County Auditor, County Clear, County Commissioner District 3, County Coroner, County Prosecuting Attorney, County Sheriff, County Treasurer, Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301-304J Capital Levy.
The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is July 29, 2019. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to and including August 6, 2019.
You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at www.vote.wa.gov, and Department of Licensing.
The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM July 19 – August 5, 2019
On Election Day only, August 6, 2019, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Drop box locations around the county for this election.
Tonasket – Tonasket City Hall/Library Complex, 209 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket
Omak – Next to Police Station, 8 N Ash, Omak
Twisp – City Hall/118 S Glover St, Twisp
Pateros -180 Pateros Mall in parking lot, Pateros
Coulee Dam – City Hall/300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam
Drop boxes will close at 8:00PM on Election Day
Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office.
No postage is required to return your ballot for this election. Return postage is prepaid. Ballots must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly.
For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration.
vote.wa.gov/okanogan
myvote.wa.gov,
Local newspaper, radio, and TV
www.pdc.wa.gov
Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed. Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 103, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election
This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52.
Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 10th day of June, 2019.
Laurie Thomas, Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections
By Jamie Groomes, Chief Deputy and Certified Election Administrator
Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE
The Okanogan County Fire District 6 commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 24th starting at 7:00 PM. The Special Meeting is to discuss the potential purchase of a Tender Vehicle. The Meeting location is 434 W Second Ave in Twisp (Twisp Fire Hall).
Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019
