Public Notice
Intent to Lease
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that they will meet at the County Courthouse located at 149 3rd Ave N, Okanogan, WA on Monday, August 9, 2021 between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for the purpose of accepting applications for leasing county owned property. The property so designated and described for lease is the Hancock Building which is 1885 square foot professional office building located at 238 Oat Street Okanogan, WA 98840. The building has a reception area, several offices, kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a conference room. Any person desiring to lease county property shall make application in writing to the Board of County Commissioners and shall be accompanied by a deposit of not less than ten dollars either in the form of a certified check, certificate of deposit, or cash. No lease shall be made by the county except to the highest responsible bidder at the time of the hearing set forth in this notice of intention to lease. Bids will be received on a square foot basis at a minimum of $0.43 per square foot. Application to show bidder bonding and insurance requirements will be met. Lease term will be a minimum of 5-years and not more than 10-years. Any person may appear and state their objection in writing to the leasing of the property. The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of assigning the lease of the property.
For questions regarding this matter, please call Lanie Johns at 509-422-7105 or email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 21, 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 22, 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933234
Okanogan County
Department of Public Works
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Okanogan County 2022 to 2027
Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing in the matter of the Okanogan County Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2022 through 2027 per R.C.W. 36.81.121 will be held in the Hearing Room of the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners at 123 Fifth Avenue North in Okanogan, Washington at 11:15 A.M. on August 10, 2021. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss County Road construction projects only. Road Maintenance issues will not be addressed at this hearing.
All interested parties may be heard in this matter. Please send written comments to Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A, Second Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Dated this 20st day of July 2021, at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
Okanogan County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933857
Okanogan County
Department of Public Works
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held on August 10, 2021 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 Chesaw Water Users Association, to construct, operate, and maintain a domestic water line.
Franchise is located within the county right-of-way of the roads listed below all within Okanogan County:
Beginning at the point of intersection on Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 40 N., Range 30 E., W.M.; thence North to the SW ¼, of SW ¼ of Section 21, Township 40N., Range 30E., W.M. All within the southern half of the Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington as recorded in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office; thence NW across Block 14 to OCR 9480, Chesaw Road within the said Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington, crossing OCR 9480, Chesaw Road, then running west to an unnamed alley, thence running north within Block 12 through said unnamed alley north, to and crossing Hill Street, through Block 13 and Block 21 of said unnamed alley, terminating at OCR 4878, Byers Road, within the Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington. Thence north of Block 14 into Block 15, in an unnamed alley to Court Street thence west to OCR 9480, Chesaw Road thence north on OCR 9480, Chesaw Road and parallel west and east sides of said OCR 9480, Chesaw Road crossing at this point OCR 9480, Chesaw Road ±200 feet north of Court Street, thence N to a point of intersection with OCR 4878, Byers Road, terminating at this point. All within the Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington recorded in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, contained within Section 28 & 21, Township 40 N., Range 30 E., W.M.
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, Jo Ann Stansbury, 1234A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan WA 98840 or email to jstansbury@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Dated July 20, 2021 at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933856
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation regarding Building Dept. Fund 423 in the amount of $7,000. The funds are from Beginning Fund Balance and will be appropriated to Professional Service and Miscellaneous. The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933852
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:35 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the REET Fund #144 in the amount of $28,000. The funds are from Ending Fund Balance and will be appropriated to Professional Service-Assessor for scanning historical documents. The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933853
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so either in person or via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding an Ordinance adopting a new chapter 2.06 of the Okanogan County Code establishing a comprehensive property management program under the authority of RCW 36.34.005. The hearing will be held physically or remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933936
2021 OKANOGAN COUNTY TAX TITLE REAL ESTATE SALE
DATE, TIME and PLACE OF SALE: August 27, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing Room, 123 Fifth Ave. N, Okanogan, 98840
THIS SALE IS BY PUBLIC AUCTION ONLY: The sale will be made by auction to the highest and best bidder for cash. Cash or Cashier’s Checks for the full amount of the highest and best bid plus an additional $215.00 Affidavit and Processing fee will be accepted. The successful bidder must be prepared to pay in full immediately after winning the bid.
NOTE: The parcel is offered on a “Where Is” and “As Is” basis and the County makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, nor any guarantee of warranty, expressed or implied, as to the condition of the title or any property, nor the physical condition of any property or it’s fitness for any use or purposes. Bidders are further advised that certain properties may be subject to easements or use restrictions set forth in the covenants, rights, and restrictions of certain plats, as well as any zoning and other land use control.
As per Okanogan County Resolution 75-2021 The following described Real Property is to be sold at public auction.
Parcel – 3024101009
Legal Description – South half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 24 East W.M., Okanogan County, Washington
Acreage: 20
Minimum Bid $5,950.40
Published in the Methow Valley News August 4, 11, 18, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 12, 19, 2021. OVG934430
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021 and will be held in person or via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend ZOOM may do so via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding a budget supplemental appropriation within the Jail Improvement Fund 193 in the amount of $5,432. The funds are from the ending fund balance and will be used for repairs and maintenance. The hearing will be held remotely or in person in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or attend via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News August 4, 11, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 12, 2021. OVG934600
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
OKANOGAN COUNTY
Loomis Fire District #10
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Okanogan County is seeking Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from Consultants who can provide a Feasibility Study to determine if a fire hall and community training center would be feasible for the Loomis Fire district. In June of 2021 we were awarded a USDA grant to conduct the study.
The full scope of the request specifications can be requested by contacting Lanie Johns at 509-422-7105 or by email at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 4, 11, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 12, 2021. OVG934603
Notice of Final Decision
Lawson Bridge Replacement Shoreline Exemption SE 2021-5
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) has been submitted by Judy Lawson. 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(B)(2).
Judy Lawson proposes to replace an existing bridge over Salmon Creek. The existing bridge is unsafe and provides the sole point of access the residence. The work will include replacing eroded concrete rip rap and footings on both sides of the creek with countersunk tiered ecology blocks. With grouted dowels, steel straps, filling in behind them with large boulders, rip rap and shale. This would include side walls that would support the soil at the four corners of the abutments.
Project Location:
The project is located on parcels 3425240006 approximately 5 miles northerly of the Town of Okanogan, WA, Section 24, Township 34 N., Range 25 E. Willamette Meridian.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 2021. OVG934605
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with RCW 33.77.070 that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners intends to have the following road(s) improved by Day Labor (using county crews and equipment) in calendar year 2021:
Road/Project Name: Bailey Creek Culvert Replacement
CRP#: 9455-12
Type of Work: Culvert Replacement
Engineer’s Estimate: $65,000.00
Dated this 29th day of July, 2021
Josh Thomson, P.E., County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 2021. OVG934606
Notice withdrawal of CUP 2021-4 Lost River Runway Hangar
Notice is hereby given that the application submitted by Monte Martin, to permit an aircraft hangar at 68 Lost River Airport Runway near Mazama, WA. on parcel number 6000180000 has been withdrawn.
Direct questions 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 August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 2021. OVG934646
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment (parcels 3521050001, 8863500200 & 8863500300)
Proponent: James & Sonia Perrow
Decision: Approved
Project: Exempt Segregation (parcels 3023084001 & 3023050014)
Proponent: Joe & Anne Hays
Decision: Approved
Project: Exempt Segregation (parcels 4029143001 & 4029144002)
Proponent: Larry & Catherine Graf
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions 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 August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 2021. OVG934648
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
The below project has been approved
CUP 2021-3 Rodeo Trail Aggregated Reserves
Publication Date: August 4 & 5, 2021
The Okanogan County Hearing Examiner approved the above-noted projects. Parties with standing may appeal this decision pursuant to RCW 36.70 C.
Information regarding this decision may be obtained from Okanogan County Planning at 509-422-7160
Published in the Methow Valley News August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 5, 2021. OVG934652
