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
Public Meeting Notice
Commissioners’ Redistricting Plan
NOTICE is given that the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners has prepared a draft plan for redistricting its internal commissioner districts consistent with the following criteria:
(a) Each commissioner district shall be as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other such district comprising the municipal corporation, county, or special purpose district.
(b) Each district shall be as compact as possible.
(c) Each district shall consist of geographically contiguous area.
(d) Population data may not be used for purposes of favoring or disfavoring any racial group or political party.
(e) To the extent feasible and if not inconsistent with the basic enabling legislation for the county, the district boundaries shall coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and shall, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest.
The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners will publish its draft redistricting plan by Wednesday, December 22, 2021 on the county’s commissioners’ website located at: https://okanogancounty.org/government/commissioners/index.php in order to receive public comments on the plan. A copy of the plan may be requested by calling 509-422-7100.
Persons wishing to comment on the draft plan may do so 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 no later than December 29, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public meeting to consider comments on its draft redistricting plan at a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82591937804 Meeting ID: 825 9193 7804 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 825 9193 7804
The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners shall consider adopting its redistricting plan at a public meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83433254979 Meeting ID: 834 3325 4979 Or Join by Phone +1 253 215 8782 or 1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 3325 4979
Published in the Methow Valley News December 22, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 23, 2021. OVG945656
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 3928321012, 3928321013)
Proponent: Kathleen Schanck
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 3827100037, 3827100038, 3827110016)
Proponent: Peterson Orchards LLC & Paul & Angel Bolich
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 22, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 23, 2021.
OVG945658
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
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
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice to file declaration of candidacy. Notice is hereby given that an election of the Wolf Creek Reclamation. District will be held December 20, 2021 for the purpose of electing one(1) member to the board of directors for a term of three(3) years. Any legal district landowner interested in becoming a candidate must be sponsored by ten qualified electors of the district whose signatures appear on a petition which shows his or her intentions of becoming a candidate for directorship. Petition blanks may be obtained from the district’s secretary. These signed petitions must be filed with the secretary of said district no later than midnight January 3, 2022 in order that the candidate’s name appears on the ballot. Should be secretary receive only one signed petition for director under the amended State Irrigation Statute 87.03.075 and no regular election is necessary. Done by the order of the Board of Directors of the Wolf Creek Reclamation District this 20th day of December 2021. Lynn Bovee, Secretary of Wolf Creek Reclamation District.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 22, 29, 2021
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT
ESTATE OF
JOHN DAVID RUSSELL
DECEASED
CAUSE No. 21-4-00551-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030 & 51)
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.
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(3); 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 section 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 22, 2021
/c/ Sandra L. Vargas
Personal Representative
Attorneys for Personal
Representative:
STILES & LEHR INC., P.S.
/c/ Brock D. Stiles WSBA # 15707
P.O. Box 228 / 925 Metcalf Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-0131
Published in the Methow Valley News December 22, 29, 2021; January 5, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE
NEGOTIATION OF STATE LEASES WITH EXISTING LESSEES BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2022 EXPIRES: MAY 2022
60-E59068-SPECIAL USE-Gov Lot 3 (NE1/4NW1/4) east of hwy, Sec 32, Twp 32N, Rge 22E, W.M.
Written request to lease must be received by January 21, 2022, at Department of Natural Resources, 225 S Silke Rd, Colville, Washington 99114-9369. Each request to lease must include the lease number, the name, address and phone number of applicant, and must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid plus a $100.00 deposit. The envelope must be marked “Sealed Bid” and give lease number, expiration date of lease applied for and give applicant’s name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase improvements that belong to the current lessee. Persons wishing to bid to lease any of these properties can obtain more details, bid packet, and qualification requirements by contacting the Colville office or calling (509) 684-7474.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 22, 2021
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 755
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 755, which in summary, sets the salary of the clerk/treasurer and amends portions of Chapter 2.12 of the Winthrop Municipal Code.
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 15th day of December, 2021.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News December 22, 2021
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 754
TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 754, which in summary, establishes and adopts the Budget and Budget estimates for the year 2022 as follows:
TOWN OF WINTHROP
2022 BUDGET SUMMARY
FUND# ACCOUNT REVENUES EXPENDITURES
001 Current Expense $2,494,240 $1,763,465
101 Streets $1,003,925 $998,060
103 Parking Mitigation $13,350 $13,350
104 Stadium $251,350 $220,425
105 Criminal Justice Drug Enforcement $7,400 $7,400
108 Affordable Housing Sales Tax $8,740 $1,500
112 Vehicle Replacement $18,420 $18,420
113 Parking Improvements $34,065 $34,065
114. Hotel-Motel 3% $619,915 $304,750
205 Fire Truck G/O Bond $12,095 $ –
401 Water $886,320 $417,585
402 Sewer $310,890 $273,465
406 Water System Development $272,255 $77,000
407 Sewer System Development $475,825 $110,000
408 Sewer Cumulative Reserve $323,380 $ –
409 Water Cumulative Reserve $173,625 $10,000
630 Custodial Funds $8,625 $8,625
TOTALS $ 6,914,420 $4,258,110
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 15th day of December, 2021.
Michelle Gaines, Clerk/Treasurer
Published in the Methow Valley News December 22, 2021
