NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Barkley Irrigating Company
14 Bear Creek Road
Winthrop, WA 98862
You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Barkley Irrigating Company will be held on March 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Masonic Hall in Twisp. On the agenda will be general business and election of a director.
Respectfully,
Craig Boesel
Bookkeeper/Vice President
509-996-2488
Published in the Methow Valley News March 9, 16, 2022
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of Robert S. Karro, Deceased
No. 22-4-00036-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS under RCW 11.40.020, .030
Loren J. Karro 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 provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address state below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 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. 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: March 9, 2022.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE:
PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322
Kuehler & Grim PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 22-4-00036-24
Published in the Methow Valley News March 9, 16, 23, 2022
TOWN OF TWISP
Notice of Decision
Published Notice of
Decision Date: March 16, 2022
Decision Date: Town Council – Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Proponent:
L’Ecole Capital LLC
Heidi Appel
P.O. Box 1388
Twisp, WA 98856
Proposal: Public Purpose Segregation (PPS) to deed Town 1.44 acres comprising the right-of-way for Isabelle Lane
SEPA: Exempt.
Action: The Twisp Town Council approved the PPS on March 8, 2022:
Appeal: Any person with standing may appeal this decision by filing a Land Use Petition Act appeal with the Okanogan County Superior Court within 10 days of this notice of decision (March 16, 2012).
Published in the Methow Valley News March 16, 2022
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
Estate of MARGUERITE C.J. BLUMM,
Deceased.
- 22-4-00041-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed COLLEEN JOY (BLUMM) LIMAN 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:
March 16, 2022
Susan Donahue
Attorney for Colleen Joy (Blumm) Liman, Personal Representative
WSBA No. 43660
Published in the Methow Valley News March 16, 23, 30, 2022
OKANOGAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
SMP PERIODIC REVIEW AND UPDATE
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR
CONSULTANT/TECHNICAL REVIEW AND WRITING SERVICES
Okanogan County solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in code review and technical writing to perform the required periodic review of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and, if necessary, draft updates to the SMP that is developed in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA), RCW 90.58 and it’s implementing rules, WAC 173-26, including the Shoreline Master Program Guidelines (SMP Guidelines). The qualifications of responding consultants will be considered for the following project scope of work.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of a periodic review and update of the SMP as noted above. The scope of work to be performed includes:
- Review the SMP to determine if revisions are needed.
- Review amendments to chapter 90.58 RCW and Ecology rules that have occurred since the Shoreline Master Program was last amended, and determine if local amendments are needed to maintain compliance.
- Review changes to the comprehensive plan and development regulations to determine if the Shoreline Master Program policies and regulations remain consistent with them. Document the consistency analysis to support proposed changes to the Shoreline Master Program or Findings of Adequacy.
- Conduct additional analysis deemed necessary to address changing local circumstances, new information or improved data.
- Produce a periodic review checklist documenting consideration of statutory amendments, and internal consistence review.
- Draft revised SMP goals, policies and regulations, or prepare Finding of Adequacy.
- Prepare amended goals and policies or regulations identified through the review process. Use the checklist to identify where in the SMP changes are made to address applicable statutory or regulatory changes.
- Where the review concludes that no changes are necessary, prepare draft Findings of Adequacy
- Develop a Public Participation Plan
- Prepare and disseminate a public participation plan to invite and encourage public involvement in the SMP periodic review consistent with WAC 173-26-090. The public participation plan will include applicable local requirements such as planning commission review and formal hearing, as well as applicable state notice requirements.
- Prepare SEPA checklist according to WAC 197-11
- Conduct public participation activities
- Implement the public participation plan throughout the course of the SMP periodic review.
- Assemble final draft amendment or Findings of Adequacy
- Assemble a complete SMP Final Draft amendment in preparation for review and approval by the local jurisdictional governing body.
- Desired completion of scope of work by January 31, 2023.
SUBMITTAL
Submittals should be limited to 10, 8.5 by 11 single-sided pages and must include the following information: Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge.
1)Key personnel to perform work; 2) Firm experience with same or similar projects; 3) Familiarity with relevant codes and standards; 4) Past performance/references; 5) Ability to meet schedule including projected timeline for completion of key steps.
Project is funded through a SMP grant with the Washington State Department of Ecology.
OKANOGAN COUNTY encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond. Please submit TEN copies of your Statement of Qualifications to: Pete Palmer, Director, Okanogan County Planning, 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840 by March 24, 2022 not later than 5:00 PM. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Pete Palmer at (509) 422-7218 or spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us. Persons with disabilities may call and request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate formats.
Dates of Publication: March 9 and 10, 2022 and March 16 and 17, 2022.
The Recipient, 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 23 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.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 10, 17, 2022. OVG95088
Vendor List Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Okanogan County is updating its list of potential vendors for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies or services valued between Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in accordance with the county’s policy resolution 24-2020 and RCW 39.04.190. Below is a list of general categories in which the County may make purchases in 2022. Potential vendors of any of these categories are invited to notify the County in writing if they wish to be placed on the vendors list.
- Computer Equipment or other related Equipment or Hardware Maintenance
- Office Equipment such as Copier/printers
- Architectural, Engineering, or Planning Services
- Legal Services
- Personnel related services
- Hardware or Building Supplies
- Custodial and Janitorial Services
- Maintenance Services
- Sound Systems
- Spray & Applicator Services
- Herbicides and Pesticides
Potential vendors of the above categories who wish to be placed on the vendors list are encouraged to write the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or send an email to Lanie Johns at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News March 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 17, 2022. OVG950537
Public Meeting Notice
Commissioners’ Revised Redistricting Plan
NOTICE is given that the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners has prepared a revised 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 revised draft redistricting plan by Tuesday, March 22, 2022 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 revised 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 Tuesday, March 29, 2022 by 12:00 noon.
The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners shall hold a public meeting to consider comments on its revised draft redistricting plan at a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89853386426 Meeting ID: 898 5338 6426 Or Join by phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 346 248 7799 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 898 5338 6426
The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners shall consider adopting its revised redistricting plan at a public meeting on Tuesday, April 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/86409084300 Meeting ID: 864 0908 4300 Or Join by Phone:
+1 253 215 8782 Or +1 346 248 7799 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 864 0908 4300
Published in the Methow Valley News March 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 17, 2022. OVG950538
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Exempt Segregation/Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 3631313004)
Proponent: Todd O’Brien
Decision: Approved
Parcel Consolidation: (parcel 4770450000 & 4770460000)
Proponent: Robert & Sarah Birkeland
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 $1,250.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 17, 2022. OVG950554
