PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. The public may attend the hearing via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88235025440 Meeting ID: 882 3502 5440 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 882 3502 5440. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request for the dissolution of the “inactive” Lake Osoyoos Water District as Fund #683.017 due to no financial activity in the preceding consecutive five-year period and where said district has not carried out any of the special purposes or functions for which it was formed within the preceding consecutive five-year period. After consideration and determination, the county legislative authority shall adopt an ordinance dissolving the special purpose district if it also makes additional written findings detailing why it is in the public interest that the special purpose district be dissolved, and shall provide a copy of the ordinance to the county treasurer. Except for the purpose of winding up its affairs as provided by this chapter, a special purpose district that is so dissolved shall cease to exist and the authority and obligation to carry out the purposes for which it was created shall cease thirty-one days after adoption of the dissolution ordinance.
The public hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons interested in being heard may provide comment by attending the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment, or comment may be submitted 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 October 13, 20, 27, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 14, 21, 28, 2021. OVG940330
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. The public may attend the hearing via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88235025440 Meeting ID: 882 3502 5440 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 882 3502 5440. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request for the dissolution of the “inactive” Nine Mile Flood Control District as Fund #683.016 due to no financial activity in the preceding consecutive five-year period and where said district has not carried out any of the special purposes or functions for which it was formed within the preceding consecutive seven-year period. After consideration and determination, the county legislative authority shall adopt an ordinance dissolving the special purpose district if it also makes additional written findings detailing why it is in the public interest that the special purpose district be dissolved, and shall provide a copy of the ordinance to the county treasurer. Except for the purpose of winding up its affairs as provided by this chapter, a special purpose district that is so dissolved shall cease to exist and the authority and obligation to carry out the purposes for which it was created shall cease thirty-one days after adoption of the dissolution ordinance.
The public hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons interested in being heard may provide comment by attending the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment, or comment may be submitted 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 October 13, 20, 27, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 14, 21, 28, 2021. OVG940332
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 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/89907817806
Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation regarding the following funds: Trial Court Improvement Fund 195 in the amount of $27,000 from the Reserved Beginning Fund Balance and will be used for Capital Outlay Software; Fair Fund 112 in the amount of $7,500 from Unreserved Ending Fund Balance and will be used to pay B&O taxes;
Current Expense Superior Court Fund 001.020 in the amount of $57,916 from Cares Act Grant and Administrative Office of the Courts and will be used for Capital Outlay Equipment. 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 October 20, 27, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 21, 28, 2021. OVG940923
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Okanogan County Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that the county’s 2022 preliminary budget has been prepared and filed by the county auditor, in accordance with RCW 36.40. The preliminary budget is available to the public upon request. In accordance with RCW 36.40.071, the Board has chosen to use the alternate date for its budget hearing for the purpose of fixing the final budget and making tax levies.
THEREFORE, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, a Public Hearing is set by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners on the Revenue Sources for the district’s following year’s current expense budget, which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on November 9, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom in the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840. To request the 2022 preliminary budget, please call 1-509-422-7105.
Persons wishing to attend or comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, may do so via Zoom. Join Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89907817806 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806 or Join by Phone +1 253 215 8782 or
+1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27; November 3, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28; November 4, 2021. OVG941423
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
Oroville Rural Emergency Medical Service District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Oroville Rural Emergency Medical Service District, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts proposed 2022 regular tax levy and revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 9 at 3:45 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the 2022 revenue budget which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to attend for comment on the District’s coming year’s revenue budget, may do so by joining ZOOM via the following. Join Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89907817806 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806 or Join by Phone +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27; November 3, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28; November 4, 2021. OVG941427
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
Methow Valley Emergency Medical Service District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Methow Valley Emergency Medical Service district, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts proposed 2022 regular tax levy and revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the 2022 revenue budget which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, may do so by joining the following ZOOM link. Join Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89907817806 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806 or Join by Phone +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27; November 3, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28; November 4, 2021. OVG941429
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday, November 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/89907817806 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 899 0781 7806. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation regarding the following funds: Fair Fund 112 in the amount of $18,500 from Fair Donations and Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Race Productions, Premium Points, Rodeo Production and other Miscellaneous Expenses; Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Fund 144 in the amount of $25,000 from Reserved Beginning & Ending Fund Balances and will be used for Assessor Professional Fees. 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 October 27; November 3, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28; November 4, 2021. OVG941431
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Okanogan County Preliminary 2022 Budget
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that the county’s 2022 preliminary budget has been completed and filed by the county auditor, in accordance with RCW 36.40. The preliminary budget is available to the public upon request by contacting the Clerk of the Board either via email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us, by telephone 509-422-7105 or by mail to Okanogan County Commissioners Office, 123 5th Ave N, Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 988840.
In accordance with RCW 36.40.071, the Board has chosen to use the alternate date for its 2022 budget hearing for the purpose of fixing the final budget.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28, 2021. OVG941435
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 1:30 pm in consideration of adoption of Resolution #2021-04 which pertains to the 2022 Public Health Fee Schedule. The hearing will be held at the Okanogan County Public Health office located at 1234 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan, WA. Please visit www.okanogancounty.org under the Public Health webpage for Zoom information.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27; November 3, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28; November 4, 2021. OVG941440
Notice of Project Application and Threshold Determination
Block 2 of Outward Bounds West
Planned Development Intermediate Modification 2021-5
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Dawn Conyers, to modify the existing Block 2 of Outward Bounds West PD. The modification is to move building site two from the current location to the proposed location as shown on the plat map. The proposal does not change the intent of the original project. There are no changes being made that affect density.
The property is located at 234 Lost River Rd. Mazama WA on tax parcel number 9100420000 in Township 36, Range 19, and Sections 23.
Okanogan County has identified and adopted the SEPA Checklist from a previous modification to the PD titled Outward Bounds West Blocks 1&2 Planned Development Major Modification (PDM 2004-2). The document meets the environmental review needed for the current proposal and has accompanied the proposal to the decision maker. The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Threshold Determination of Non-Significance in accordance with WAC 197-11-340, identifying the proposal would not have a probable, significant, and adverse environment impact.
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 no later than 5:00 p.m., November 12, 2021. All comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary the DNS will be changed to a Mitigated Determination on Non-Significance. If no comments are received the DNS will stand as final.
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 October 27, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28, 2021. OVG941443
Okanogan County Department of Public Works
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday. All locations will resume regular schedules on Friday, November 12, 2021.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27; November 3, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28; November 4, 2021. OVG941444
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Rest & Ride Horse Park, CUP 2020-5
Decision: Approved
Publication Date: October 27 & 28, 2021
The Okanogan County Hearing Examiner approved the above-noted project. Parties with standing may appeal this decision pursuant to RCW 36.70 C.
Information regarding this decision may be obtained from: Pamela Wyllson, Planner I at 123 5th Ave N Suite 130, Okanogan WA 98840 or pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 28, 2021. OVG941442
METHOW VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
NOTICE TO FILE DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY FOR ELECTION FOR DISTRICT DIRECTOR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election of the MVID will be held. The District will elect one member to the Board of Directors to serve in Position 3 for a three (3) year term commencing January 4, 2022. Any qualified elector of the District interested in becoming a candidate must be sponsored by ten qualified electors of the District whose signatures appear on a petition that will show his/her intention of becoming a candidate for Directorship. Petition blanks may be obtained by contacting the District Secretary at (509) 997-2576 or mvid2019@centurytel.net. The signed petitions must be filed with the District Secretary no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, November 1, 2021. Should the Secretary receive only one signed petition for the position, under the amended State Irrigation Statute, an election will not be necessary.
/s/ S. Strieby, Secretary
Published in the Methow Valley News October 20, 27, 2021
FOR SALE by Okanogan County Fire Dist. 6
Fire District #6 is giving notice of property declared surplus/obsolete. Sealed bids will be accepted until 11-4-2021 2:00PM. Bids can be sent to PO Box 895 Winthrop, WA 98862 or delivered to 434 W. 2nd Ave. Twisp, WA Mon through Thurs. between 9:00AM and 4:00 PM. Bids must be marked “2021 Surplus Items” on the sealed envelope.
Surplus items for sale include:
- 2006 Chevrolet suburban 2500
- 1989 Ford F350 CREW CAB 2X4 with attached enclosed cargo box
All surplus items are sold “as is”, “where is” and has no warranty expressed or implied. Purchasers are responsible for removal of items purchased.
Contact Chief Cody Acord for additional information at 509-997-2981 or cacord@okanogancountyfd6.com
Published in the Methow Valley News October 20, 27, 2021
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
METHOW RIVER RANCH PHASE II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Washington State Nonprofit Corp.
Plaintiff(s),
vs.
MICHAEL A. HEYER
Defendant(s)
Case No.: 21-2-00060-24
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY
The Superior Court of Okanogan County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Okanogan County, to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action:
Lot 14, Methow River Ranch Phase II, as recorded in Volume P of Survey, Pages 261-276 under Auditor’s File No. 3090861
118 Cowboy Road
Methow, WA 98834
Okanogan County Parcel Number: 3023180022
The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:00 am on the 3rd day of December, 2021 at the main lobby of the Okanogan County Courthouse, Okanogan, Washington.
The Judgment Debtor(s) can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $11,165.87, together with interest, costs, statutory interest, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below.
Dated this 15th day of October, 2021 at Okanogan, WA 98840
ANTHONY D. HAWLEY,
Sheriff of Okanogan County
By: /s/ Beth Barker, Chief Civil Deputy
cc: Mark A. Ryan
Mark Ryan Law PLLC
PO Box 306
Winthrop, Washington 98862
mryanboise@msn.com
(509) 557-5447
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
METHOW RIVER RANCH PHASE II
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
a Washington State Nonprofit Corp.
Plaintiff,
v.
MICHAEL A. HEYER
Defendant.
No. 21-2-00060-24
WRIT OF EXECUTION ON REAL PROPERTY
The State of Washington, To the Sheriff of Okanogan County, You are Commanded:
To take this Writ with attached copies of exemption statutes and levy upon, seize and take into possession and execution, the nonexempt real property described below of the below-stated Judgment Debtor in your county, sufficient to execution and to satisfy the judgment, interest and increased interest, costs and increased costs, to sell that property according to law, and to make return of this Writ within 60 days to the Clerk who issued it, on the basis of the following described judgment:
Property: 118 Cowboy Road, Methow, WA 98832, Parcel No. 3023180022, further described as:
Lot 14, Methow River Ranch Phase II, as recorded in Volume P of Survey, Pages 261 – 276 under Auditor’s File No. 3090861.
Plaintiff: Methow River Ranch Phase II Homeowners Association, was awarded judgment against Defendant: Michael A. Heyer, on July 13, 2021, entered in the Superior Court of Okanogan County, State of Washington, and recorded under recording number __, as follows:
- Judgment – Principal: $1,200
- Interest on said judgment at the rate of 12% per annum from July 13, 2021 to date of sale: $__
- Interest owed on unpaid fees to the date of judgment (July 13, 2021): $451.87
- Costs of Suit: $644.50
- Attorney(s) Fees: $8,329.50
- Other $300.00
- Interest on pre-judgment interest, costs, attorneys fees, and other from January 1, 2021 to date of sale at 12% per annum: $240.00
- Partial Satisfaction(s): $0
- Amount actually due: $__
The description and value of the subject property of whose possession is to be delivered to the undersigned attorney is as follows:
DATED:
BY DIRECTION OF THE HONORABLE
Commissioner Colbert
Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Judgment No.:
Typed Name: Mark A. Ryan
WSBA # 18279
Of Mark Ryan Law PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Address: PO Box 306
Winthrop, Washington
mryanboise@msn.com
Phone: (509) 557-5447
Published in the Methow Valley News October 20, 27; November 3, 10, 2021
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of the Mazama Community Club invites all Members to attend our Fall Membership Meeting, to be held at Club Building in Mazama, at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2021. In addition to other Club business, the Board of Directors will be asking for a vote to ratify updates to the Club By-Laws as part of our preparation to apply for IRS 501(c)3 Non-profit status. Please join us for hot beverages to take off the Fall chill for this outdoor meeting. For more information, email mazamacommunityclub@gmail.com.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27; November 3, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING
Okanogan County Cemetery District 2 (Beaver Creek Cemetery) will hold their regular November monthly Board meeting Monday November 8th at 6:15 pm to consider and approve the budget for calendar year 2022 via Zoom.
Questions/comments/details to link to Zoom can be asked at POB 1293, Twisp, WA 98856 or email beavercreek2009@gmail.com or call 509-846-5231.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27; November 3, 2021
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 751
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 751, which in summary, amends Chapter 5.04, Business License Generally, of the Winthrop Municipal Code to require business licenses be obtained through the Business Licensing Service of the Washington State Department of Revenue.
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 21st day of October, 2021.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27, 2021
TOWN OF WINTHROP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2022 preliminary budget for the Town of Winthrop has been filed with the Town Clerk. Preliminary hearing is set for November 4, 2021 at 5:00 pm in the Hen House and via Zoom meeting #833 0084 0705. Draft Budget will be available on November 18, 2021. Final public hearing on said budget will be held on December 1, 2021 at 6:05 pm in the Hen House and via Zoom meeting #862 5906 3671.
All interested persons may appear and be heard at said time and place. Written comments must be received by the time of hearing in order to be considered. All persons requiring assistance in accessing the Winthrop Barn are requested to contact Town Hall at 996-2320 at least one day prior to the hearing.
Done this 21st day of October, 2021.
Michelle Gaines, Clerk/Treasurer
Published in the Methow Valley News October 27th, 2021
