LEGAL NOTICE
The Okanogan County Fire District 6 commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wed, January 29th starting at 7:00 pm. The Special Meeting is to discuss the new District Fire Station. The Meeting location is 223 Englar Rd in Winthrop (Winthrop Fire Hall).
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 22, 29, 2020
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 725
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 725, which in summary, directs a partnership between the Town of Winthrop and Business Licensing Service for Administration of the Town’s Business Licensing.
Said ordinance may be examined at the Winthrop Town Hall during regular business hours or a copy will be mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to R.C.W. 35.27.300.
Dated this 9th day of January, 2020.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 2020
LEGAL NOTICE
A poll-site election for a board seat on the Okanogan Conservation District will be held on March 11, 2020 at 1251 2nd Ave. S. Rm. 102, Okanogan, WA 98840. Polls will open at 11:00 AM and close at 3:00 PM. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. Election candidates must be registered voters residing within the Conservation District and may be required to own land or operate a farm. The candidate filing deadline is February 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Election procedures are available at the District office. Absentee ballots are available upon request for eligible voters and must be requested on or before 3:00 PM on February 20, 2020. Please contact the District office at (509) 422-0855, ext. 107 or at 1251 2nd Ave. S. Rm. 102, Okanogan, WA 98840 for absentee ballots or if you have any questions.
A board seat on the Okanogan Conservation District is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission. Conservation District board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the Conservation District. An applicant must be a registered voter in Washington State, and may be required to own land or operate a farm. Applicants for appointed positions do not have to live within the District boundaries to apply. For more information, or to obtain an application form, please visit the Conservation Commission website at http://www.scc.wa.gov/. Applications and supporting materials must be received by the Commission no later than March 31, 2020.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 22, 2020
COURT NO.: 19-7-00178-24
NOTICE AND
SUMMONS/ORDER
Termination Hearing
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
PATRICIA M WATERS
A Minor Child
DOB: 02/08/2017
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: TOMMY TWOEAGLES WATERS, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILD.
1. 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, February 20, 2020 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 20 day of December, 2019.
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 January 1, 8, 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 2, 9, 16, 2020. OVG885695
2020 Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting Schedule
The Weed Board will conduct their monthly weed board meetings beginning at 4:00 in the Noxious Weed Office, 1234 S 2nd Ave, Suite B. The meetings will occur the 4th Wednesday of every month EXCEPT November and December which are typically rescheduled to avoid conflict with the holidays. Please contact the Weed Office to confirm dates for November and December dates.
• January 22, Public Hearing to adopt State Weed List and County Select species for required control. Regular meeting to follow
• February 26
• March 25
• April 22
• May 27
• June 24
• July 22
• August 26
• September 23
• October 28 Public Hearing regarding noxious weed assessment. Regular meeting to follow
• November 18
• December 16
Published in the Methow Valley News January 8, 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 9, 16, 2020. OVG886045
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
INTERIM OKANOGAN COUNTY CODE REVISIONS
OCC 17A.400.130 (2) and 17A.400.120(D) WATER AVAILABILITY STUDY AREA
WRIA 48
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on January 27, 2020 to take public testimony regarding ordinance 2019-11 approved on December 18, 2019 that adopted interim code revisions to OCC 17A.400 Water Availability Study Areas. The public hearing is scheduled to meet the procedural requirements found in RCW 36.70.795. The interim code revisions amend OCC 17A.400.130(2) by amending subsection 2 which identifies WRIA 48 and subsection 2(a) which identifies the Restricted Areas surrounding the closed surface waters listed in WAC 173-548-050 in WRIA #48 as water availability study areas. Those areas that are within WRIA 48 and outside the Columbia River influence as well as outside the closed tributaries contained in WAC 173-548-050 are allowed an exception to create one additional lot containing a new legal water supply if the parent parcel currently contains a single family residence. The effect of this decision is to prohibit the application for land divisions other than the exceptions in 17A.400.120(D) during the time period of the study which is up to 2 years before further review.
The interim code revisions will undergo environmental review and be scheduled for additional public hearings before the Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission followed by the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners.
The public hearing will be conducted on January 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Red Barn in Winthrop located at 51 North Highway 20, Winthrop, WA. Verbal testimony will be taken with a time limit of 3 minutes per speaker. 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 Laleña Johns, Clerk of the Board, at 123 5th Ave N Ste 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Date of publishing is January 8th and 9th, 2020 and January 15th and 16th, 2020.
A copy of the interim code revisions may be viewed on the Okanogan County Planning Department website at www.okanogancounty.org/planning.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Angie Hubbard, Interim Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7090 or ahubbard@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 8, 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 9, 16, 2020. OVG886568
NCI Datacom Coleman Butte Tower, SEPA 2019-13
Final SEPA Determination
NCI Datacom is proposing to construct an 80’ guyed lattice communications tower on a leased area of a 40 acre parcel. This tower is to replace an existing 60’ lattice communication tower.
Project Location:
The site is located at 33 Gum drop Ln near Omak on tax parcel 3426241003.
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 Okanogan County Hearings Examiner, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 pm on January 31, 2020. 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: Pam Wyllson, Planner 1, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887361
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3728273001, 3728272003, 3728273004, 3728341013, 3728341012, 3728341011, 3728341010, 3728341009, 3728341008, 3728341007, 3728341006, 3728354005, 3728354006, 3728354007, and 3728350042)
Proponent: Marc & Ruthie Bisset
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887363
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3731254005 & 3731254006)
Proponent: Richard Schellhaas
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887366
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, alleging that the above named child is dependent
1.2 A hearing will be held on February 20, 2020 at 1:15 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 establishing dependency.
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
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR SUMMONS IS SUBJECT TO A PROCEEDING FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO RCW 13.34.070. A DEPENDENCY PETITION BEGINS A PROCESS WHICH, IF THE CHILD IS FOUND DEPENDENT, MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
COURT NO.: 19-7-00185-24
! JUSTICE KINGSLEY FOX
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
A Minor Child
Dependency Hearing
DOB: 04/08/2004
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: ANNA SIOUX FOX (Hinshaw/Mandan), WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILD.
RELATIONSHIP.
Dated this 6 day of January, 2020.
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 January 15, 22, 29, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 23, 30, 2020. OVG887374
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
COURT NO.: 19-7-00184-24
BROCK WAYNE FOX SMITH,
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
A Minor Child
Dependency Hearing
DOB: 02/29/2008
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: DAVINA ROSE (YESSILTH) SMITH, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILD.
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, alleging that the above named child is dependent.
1.2 A hearing will be held on February 20,2020 at 1:15 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 establishing dependency.
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
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR SUMMONS IS SUBJECT TO A PROCEEDING FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO RCW 13.34.070. A DEPENDENCY PETITION BEGINS A PROCESS WHICH. IF THE CHILD IS FOUND DEPENDENT, MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
Dated this 6 day of January, 2020.
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 January 15, 22, 29, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 23, 30, 2020. OVG887384
Announcement
Open Public Meeting
A meeting of the Canvassing Board of Okanogan County, to sign a Delegation of Authority and go over new policies and procedures, has been scheduled for Monday, January 27th, 2020 at 2:00PM. This meeting of the canvassing board is an open, public meeting, and shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887391
Notice of Application and Threshold SEPA Determination
Walley Short Plat Vacation, SPV 2020-1
And
Davis Planned Development PD 2020-1
Notice is hereby given that applications have been submitted by Richard and Linda Davis to Vacate the Walley Short Plat 91-24. In conjunction with the proposed short plat vacation, a Planned Development application was submitted in order to rezone to a Planned Development (PD) to allow an existing residence to be used for overnight transient accommodations. The PD, if approved will create one 1.51-acre lot with an existing residence and 8.49 acres of open space. The property is located at 2645 Hwy 153 approximately 5 miles south of Twisp, WA, T. 32 R. 22 S. 10, tax parcels #8887900100 & 8887900201.
The SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-340. SEPA comments regarding this threshold determination may be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm February 24, 2020.
Following the comment period and final SEPA determination a public hearing will be scheduled in front of the Okanogan County Hearings Examiner.
Questions and concerns regarding the application for the Short Plat Vacation and Planned Development Application can be directed to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Charlene Schumacher, 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887397
Prairie Rose SP 2020-1
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Donna Newell to divide 7.51 aces into 2 lots. Proposed lot 2 has an existing residence with existing well and on-site septic. Proposed lot 1 will be served by an individual well and on-site septic. The property is identified by parcel # 8882300100 located at 388 Omak River Rd, approximately 1/4 mile from of the Town of Omak, WA.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official issued a final SEPA determination identifying this project is exempt from SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11.
The comment period for this project ends February 24, 2020 at 5pm. Comments must be submitted in writing. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113 or by e-mail at cschumacher@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887401
OK Flats Cannabis Farms, SEPA 2019-4
Threshold SEPA Determination
Kyle Walter is proposing a cannabis production and processing operation on parcel 3427190028 located on Engh Rd. The project consists of one 7.5 acre fenced areas containing one tier three indoor/outdoor cannabis productions and processing and one 1.5 acre fenced area containing one tier one outdoor cannabis production. The 7.5 acre fenced acre area will have four 16’ x 66’ mobile office buildings, two 8,000 square feet pole buildings, one 10,000 square feet pole building and 90,000 Square feet of greenhouses for processing, packaging, oil extraction, year-round production and sanitation facilities. The 1.5 acre fenced area will have two 16’ x 66’ mobile office buildings. Water for this project will be from a well. Period of operation for the Tier three production processing will be year-round. The period of operation for the Tier one operation will be from April to November. Hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The site is located at 233 Engh Rd. near Omak WA on tax parcel number3427190028.
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., January 30, 2020. 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 January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887408
Griffiths Cannabis Farm, SEPA 2019-12
Final SEPA Determination
Greg Griffiths is proposing to add a second cannabis production operation on a parcel located on Thayer South Rd. The parcel has an existing vested Tier 2 with processing. The project consists of adding an additional Tier 2 cannabis production and a 10’ x10’ shed in a 150’ x 200’ fenced area on parcel 3927330058. Water source for the outdoor grows will be provided by the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District. Period of operation for the outdoor grows will be from April to November during daylight hours.
The site is located off of Thayer South Rd. near Oroville WA on tax parcel number 3927330058.
According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a final environmental mitigated determination of non-significance (MDNS) for this proposal. This decision may be appealed in accordance with OCC 14.04.220. Appeals must be made in writing to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2020 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. 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 January 15, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 16, 2020. OVG887410
