NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING/WORKSHOP
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Town of Twisp Planning Commission will hold a Public Meeting/Workshop at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Twisp Town Hall at 118 S. Glover. The purpose of the meeting/workshop is to solicit input from citizens, staff, Town Council members on issues related to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and implementing regulations (e.g. Zoning, Subdivision, etc..). To date, the Commission, with input from staff and Council, has identified the following items for consideration as they put together a “docket” of amendments for inclusion on the 2020 workplan: Administrative Procedures Code; Sign Code; Comprehensive Plan Update most of the plan has not been reviewed and updated since 2011; and, Nightly Rentals.
Persons requiring assistance in accessing Town Hall or need other assistance are requested to contact Town Hall at 997-4081 prior to the hearing.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 5, 2020
Public Hearing Notice
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the Town of Twisp, Washington will hold a public hearing to discuss and accept comment on the 2020 Twisp Comprehensive Parks Plan on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm, at the Twisp Town Council Chambers located at 118 South Glover Street, Twisp, Washington. The draft plan is available to view at Town Hall or online at www.townoftwisp.com. Contact Deputy Clerk Amy Grennell with questions – 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 5, 2020
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
Estate of
LEE G. MILLER,
Deceased.
NO. 20-4-00003-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed Theresa M. Miller 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 Susan Donahue 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:
February 5, 2020
Susan Donahue, WSBA No. 43660
Attorney for Personal Representative
P.O. Box 81
Twisp, WA 98856
Published in the Methow Valley News February 5, 12, 19, 2020
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
In Re the Estate of DOROTHY L. PRITCHARD, Deceased
Probate No. 20-4-0000924
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of first publication: February 5, 2020
Personal Representative: Warren Thomas Pritchard, Jr.
Attorney for Personal Representative: W. Scott DeTro
Address for Mailing or Service: 700-A Okoma Drive, Omak, WA 98841
Court of Probate Proceedings & Cause No: Okanogan County Superior Court Probate No. 20-4-0000924
CALLAWAY & DETRO PLLC
By: W. Scott DeTro; WSBA #19601
Attorney for Estate
Published in the Methow Valley News February 5, 12, 19, 2020
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
CHEWUCH CANAL COMPANY
PO Box 234
Winthrop, WA. 98862
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Chewuch Canal Company will be held on February 29th, 2020 at 1:00 pm upstairs in The Winthrop Barn. On the agenda will be general business and election of directors.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR STOCK BE REPRESENTED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY.
Respectfully,
Roger Rowatt
Bookkeeper/President
996-2778
Dated at Winthrop this 31st day of January, 2020
Published in the Methow Valley News February 5, 12, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held on February 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., in the Okanogan County Commissioners hearing room, located at 123 5th Ave North, Room 150, Okanogan Washington regarding an application for a 50-year franchise by Marnie Henrie, to construct, operate, and maintain a domestic water line.
Franchise is located within the county right-of-way of all Okanogan County beginning at MP ± 0.390 on OCR 2800, Copple Road and traveling east to MP ± 0.650.
Members of the public may comment on this proposal. All written comments must be received prior to the start of the public hearing in order to be entered into the record. Testimonies will be heard during the Public Hearing at the above time and location. Please send written comments to Okanogan County Department of Public Works, Anna Randall, 1234A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan WA 98840 or email to arandall@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Dated January 24, 2020 at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News January 29; February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 30; February 6, 2020. OVG888778
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners Of Okanogan County, 123 5th Ave. N. Room 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840
At their office on the main floor of the Virginia Grainger Administration Building, until 4:00 P.M. on February 11, 2020 at which time they will be opened and publicly read to furnish the Okanogan County Department of Public Works with the following:
New Building Department Pickup
Additional information and specifications may be obtained from the Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7300.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 29; February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 30; February 6, 2020. OVG888784
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that a public hearing is scheduled to consider Senate House Bill 1406 which is a local state-shared tax for affordable and supportive housing. The bill allows local jurisdictions to collect a local state-shared sales and use tax to fund affordable or supportive housing. The consumer does not pay the tax, and the effective sales tax rate remains the same. Instead the tax is credited against the 6.5% state sales tax.
The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a Public Hearing on Monday, February 10, 2020 to consider an ordinance authorizing legislation to authorize the tax.
The purpose of the public meeting is to take public comment for or against the proposed legislation. Those who wish to request additional information can either write Lanie Johns at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840 or email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us . Those who wish to attend the hearing or provide written comment can do so at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan or email written comment to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us. The public hearing will be conducted on February 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan in the Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing Room.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 29; February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 30; February 6, 2020. OVG888787
Notice of Final Decision
CenturyLink Project SE 2020-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Vanessa Morgan, CenturyTel of Washington d/b/a CenturyLink has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Exemption.
The project will place 14.9KFT of 72 fiber and 18.3KFT of 36 fiber in Route 3 along the East side of the Okanogan River following SR 97 to Verbeck Road.
The project is in Township 40 North, Range 27 E.W.M. in Section 34 approximately 5 miles from the Town of Oroville, WA.
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.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889603
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Solid Waste Advisory Committee has an open position. The position will represent the public at large. If interested please submit a letter of interest to Okanogan County Department Public Works, 1234-A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840
Published in the Methow Valley News January 29; February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 30; February 6, 2020. OVG888791
Notice of Application and Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2020-1 Go Green Okanogan Recycling
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Green Okanogan to permit a recycling collection center in accordance with Okanogan County Code 17A.220.010. The CUP, if approved, would allow a 2.13-acre parcel with existing buildings and two new structures 420 square feet and 1600 square feet to be used for collection of non-hazardous recyclable materials such as plastic, aluminum cans, tin cans, cardboard and other paper products as well as E-cycle items. The recyclable products will be sorted, compressed and /or packaged for transport to recycling processing centers. Water will be from a well that was put into beneficial use in the 1960’s. The recycling center will operate year-round three days a week from 10am to 4pm. The site is located at 3 Rodeo Rd. near Tonasket WA on tax parcel number 8837600200. The SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Threshold Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-350. SEPA comments regarding this threshold determination may be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm February 20, 2020. The public hearing for this project has not yet been set. Project comments may be submitted in writing up to the hearing or be presented at the hearing. 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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889667
PUBLIC NOTICE
OKANOGAN COUNTY
SMALL WORKS ROSTER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Okanogan County invites contractors interested in doing business with Okanogan County to submit an application to be included on the Small Works Roster (SWR). The SWR is used for public works projects under Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) as provided for in RCW 39.04.155. Interested Contractors must contact Okanogan County Department of Public Works either at 1234 A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, by phone at 509-422-7333, by email at sstidman@co.okanogan.wa.us or a SWR application. The SWR is used in the letting of contracts for such projects as repairs, improvements, remodeling and other public works projects in and around County owned buildings and facilities and for County road construction and maintenance projects.
SWR work may involve Federal-Aid projects. The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000a to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs issued pursuant to such Act; hereby notifies all Contractors that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise as defined at 49 CFR, Part 26, will be afforded full opportunity to submit SWR applications in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for a contract award. Translation esta disponible a pedido. Por favor enviar un correo electronico a pw@co.okanogan.wa.us para solicitor este aviso en espanol.
Contractors and other service providers who wish to be included on the SWR must be a Washington State licensed and bonded Contractor and agree to comply with Washington State Prevailing Wage Law as specified in RCW 39.12. Prevailing Wage Law requires that a Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages and an Affidavit of Wages Paid must be submitted by all Contractors and Sub-contractors that perform any work that is defined as a “Public Work” according to RCW 39.04.010. The County may, upon request, require the Contractor or Sub-contractors to submit certified payrolls.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 5, 12, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 13, 2020. OVG889609
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3925090004, 3925090002 & 3925090003)
Proponent: Lance Johnson and Arra Buzzard
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889633
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 4027170001, 4027170005 & 7900760000)
Proponent: Gordon & Dhane Orchards LLC and Donald & Judy Beanblossom
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889643
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 40271500047, 4027150048 & 6400330009)
Proponent: Scott Thorndike & Philip & Debra Lee Unger
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889645
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 5350030001, 5350050000)
Proponent: James Prince
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020.
OVG889646
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3727303005, 3727310049 & 3726360007)
Proponent: Top Pear LLC and Roger & Lori Sawyer
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020.
OVG889648
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 9105018400 & 9105000012)
Proponent: Veranda Beach Partnership
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889649
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3326300011, 3326300009, 3326300027 & 3326300054)
Proponent: Charles Newell
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889651
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3325120012 & 3325120020)
Proponent: Rodger Nicholas
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889655
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 5320000200 & 5320000100)
Proponent: Gordon & Dhane Orchards LLC
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. 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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889662
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 8814800100 & 3426270192)
Proponent: Stephan & Elizabeth Avena
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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889664
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Exempt Segregation / Boundary Line Adjustment – Parcel 3626291002
Proponent: Timothy & Rita Jensen
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of publication, 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 February 5, 2020; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 6, 2020. OVG889666
