INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the 2022 Gravel Crushing Project, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located on the first floor of the Grainger Administration Building, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington. Mailed proposals must be received by no later than the last working day prior to the bid opening date. Hand carried proposals will be received only by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the address stated above until 11:00:00 AM Pacific Time, Tuesday January 4th, 2022 and will then and there be opened and publicly read. No facsimiles or electronic proposals will be accepted.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit by certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Okanogan County.
Project Specifications are available at the office of the County Engineer, 1234A 2nd Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840 or contact the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7333. Bid proposals must be submitted on the original documents provided in the accompanying bid packet.
Informational Project Specifications are also available on the County website at www.okanogancounty.org/PW and in various plan centers located in Washington.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d 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 of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award.
The Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.
This Contract provides for the production of 30,000 tons of 1/2” Special Crushed Coverstone, 10,000 tons of Crushed Surfacing Top Course, 20,000 tons of Special Screened Waste Sand, Produced at Gavin Pit location and the production of 15,000 tons of 1/2” Special Crushed Coverstone, 7,500 tons of Crushed Surfacing Top Course, 10,000 tons of Special Screened Waste Sand, Produced at Wauconda Pit location including haul to stockpile, and other work including Site Reclamation, at two pit site locations and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 15, 22, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 23, 2021.OVG944946
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 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 +1 669 900 9128 +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 Current Expense Superior Court Fund 001.020 in the amount of $58,348. The budget supplemental is from CARES ACT grant revenue and will be used for Small Tools Minor 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 December 15, 22, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 23, 2021. OVG944948
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 and Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 in observance of Christmas. All locations will resume regular schedules Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. All locations will also be closed on Saturday Jan. 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day and will resume operations on Tuesday Jan. 4, 2022.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 15, 22, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 23, 2021. OVG944954
Okanogan County Public Works Salmon Creek Drainage, SEPA 2021-10
Threshold SEPA Determination
Project Summary
The project consists of replacing the existing 38’ long by 11’ wide concrete box culvert with a 30’ wide by 30’ long bottomless structure. A temporary culvert upstream will be used to create a temporary detour during replacement of the structure. The roadway on either side of the new structure will require elevating to meet the height of the new structure with sufficient cover. The roadway will be reconstructed with ballast and top course material and paved with either HMA or BST. Guardrail will be installed where warranted and striping will be done once paving is complete.
Project Location:
The project begins at MP 2.95 and ends at MP 3.1+/- on OCR # 9221, Salmon Creek Road. T. 34N., R 26E., S 21.
Comments must be submitted in writing to the Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, no later than December 30, 2021. All comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary the DNS will be changed. If no comments are received or the comments received do not provide probable, significant, and adverse impacts from the proposal, the DNS will stand. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. 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 December 15, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 2021. OVG945199
Strub SP 2021-16
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by NCW Land Surveying, LLC, on behalf of Robert Strub to divide approximately 10.5 acres into 2 lots. Both proposed lots to be served by on-site septic systems and permit exempt wells. The property is identified by parcel # 3726250052 located at 82 Windy Flat Rd, approximately 3 1/2 miles southwesterly of the City of Tonasket, 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 January 14, 2022 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 December 15, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 2021. OVG945201
Crawford SP 2021-17
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by NCW Land Surveying, LLC, on behalf of Gregg Crawford to divide approximately 20 acres into 4 lots. All proposed lots to be served by on-site septic systems and existing permit exempt wells. The property is identified by parcel # 3024103010 located at 52 Henny Ln, near Brewster, 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 January 14, 2022 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 December 15, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 2021. OVG945205
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Exempt Segregation: (parcel 3526330002)
Proponent: Lisa Van Buskirk
Decision: Approved
Project: Smith – McCarey Garage Administrative Variance 2021-10 (parcels 4130240002)
Proponent: Cindy Smith – Mc Carey
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 December 15, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 2021. OVG945209
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
On Monday, December 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm, the Okanogan County Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on the County’s Draft Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the special meeting is to consider a recommendation by the Planning Commission to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan, in light of (1) public comments previously received on the Comprehensive Plan and (2) the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
The special meeting does not change the comment deadline for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement or the Draft Comprehensive Plan.
Information regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pete Palmer, Director of Planning, at 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98440, by telephone at 509-422-7218 or by email at spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us . A copy of the Draft Comprehensive Plan and related documents may be viewed at:
https://okanogancounty.org/government/planning/projects___plans/index.php
Date/Time: December 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Location: Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan, Washington.
Join from the meeting link:
https://okanoganwa.webex.com/okanoganwa/j.php?MTID=m052b51a9e4759a826f8ba5045c7bb1f1
Join by meeting number:
Meeting number access code: 2491 999 4865
Meeting Password: 9M4EcM59XKm
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Published in the Methow Valley News December 15, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 16, 2021. OVG945217
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR KING COUNTY
In Re The Estate of:
JOHN W. CULTON,
Deceased.
No. 21-4-07116-7
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
(NTCRD)
The person named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator 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: December 1, 2021.
S.\Chasity Culton, Administrator
S.\Eric Landeen, Attorneys for Administrator, WSBA #53824
Address for Mailing or Service:
Eric Landeen, Attorney
9395 NE Shore Drive, PO Box 163, Indianola, WA 98342
Tel: 360-265-3554
Court of probate proceedings and cause number:
King County Superior Court
No. 21-4-07116-7 SEA
Published in the Methow Valley News December 1, 8, 15, 2021
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
Estate of
JANET S. VERKUYL,
Deceased.
NO. 21-4-00134-24
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:
December 8, 2021
Susan Donahue, WSBA No. 43660
Attorney for Lindsay Ann Picolet, Personal Representative
Published in the Methow Valley News December 8, 15, 22, 2021
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
HORIZON SHORT PLAT
FILE # WIN SP 21-1
TAX PARCEL #3421020457
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Chewuch Inn Associates LLC, 223 White Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862, has submitted application for a four-lot short plat along Horizon Flat Road. Proposed lot sizes are 6352 square feet; 7887 square feet; 8290 square feet and 20,007 square feet. The applicant proposes to utilize town water and sewer service to services and obtain access via two driveways off Horizon Flat Road. The property is located in the Business 3 zone, in the SW quarter of the SW quarter of Section 2, Township 34, Range 21, in the Town of Winthrop.
Information Available: The short plat application is on file at Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Ave. Persons wishing to view project information or receive notice of the action taken on the application may contact Winthrop Town Hall between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. For further information contact Rocklynn Culp, Town Planner, at (509) 996-2320 or planner@townofwinthrop.com.
Comments: All persons are welcome to submit written comments concerning this short plat application. Comments or requests for notification of the action taken on the application must be submitted to the Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, P.O. Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862, or via email to planner@townofwinthrop.com, no later than 4:00 pm, Tuesday, January 7, 2022.
This notice is given pursuant to Winthrop Municipal Code Sections 16.12.060 and 19.04.040.
DATED: December 13, 2021
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News December 15, 2021
LEGAL NOTICE
A poll-site election for a board seat on the Okanogan Conservation District will be held on March 8, 2022 at 1251 2nd Ave. S., 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. The last day and time an eligible voter can request a ballot from the District is February 15, 2022, by 3:00 PM. Ballots can be requested by calling the Okanogan Conservation District Election Officer, Becky Drenner, at (509) 429-3418. Ballots returned by mail to 1251 2nd Ave. South, Rm 102, Okanogan, WA 98840 must be post-marked no later than Election Day, March 8, 2022. Election candidates must be registered voters residing within the Conservation District and may be required to own land or operate a farm. Candidate required information is available through the Election Officer and will be accepted by mail or by making an appointment to drop it off at the District office by calling the Election Officer at (509) 429-3418. The candidate filing deadline is February 4, 2022, at 3:00 PM. Election procedures are also available through the Election Officer.
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
https://assets.website-files.com/5ec2d4f7da309c68cdc0655a/5f36cfa9fb8e3e5d59ceaee9_CD-appointment-guide.pdf
To apply, use this direct link http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1918463-JfwJs6JKCL or please visit the Conservation Commission website https://scc.wa.gov/elections-and-appointments Applications and supporting materials must be received by the Commission no later than March 31, 2022.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 15, 22, 2021
Notice to Creditors
In the Superior Court of the State of Washington, In and for the County of Whatcom, In re the Estate of Richard Ward Hall. Probate No.21-4-00876-37 Judge: Lee Grochmal. 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 Clerk of this Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative 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 (twenty-four (24) months if notice is not published). 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: 12/15/21. Personal Representative: Kevin Hall. Attorney for the Estate: Keith Bode, WSBA #7791 314 5th Street, P.O. Box 688, Lynden, WA 98264-0688, Tel. (360) 354-5021
Published in the Methow Valley News December 15, 22, 29, 2021
