Okanogan County
Public Health District
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 26th, 2022 at 11:00 am in consideration of adoption of Resolution #2022-08 which pertains to the 2023 Public Health Fee Schedule and Resolution #2022-09 which pertains to the 2023 Public Health Budget. The hearing will be held at the Okanogan County Public Health District 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 12, 19, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 13, 20, 2022. OVG 964643
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 or Telephone Audio only: +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund 172 in the amount of $6,000,000. The funds are from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency fund and will be used to meet our jurisdiction’s governmental purposes.
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 in person or 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 12, 19, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 13, 20, 2022. OVG964639
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 1:40 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 or Telephone Audio only: +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of budget supplemental appropriations within the Public Works Road Fund 102 in the amount of $595,000. The funds are from the Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Leave, Personnel Benefits and Repairs and Maintenance.
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 in person or 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 19, 26, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 20, 27, 2022. OVG 965103
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 or Telephone Audio only: +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of budget supplemental appropriations within the following funds:
• Funds are from Contingency Reserve Fund 001.015 and will be moved to Vehicle Reserve Fund 197 in the amount of $5,600 for Assessor’s Vehicle
• Funds are from Investment Interest Fund 001.000 and will be moved to Non-Departmental Fund 001.015 in the amount of $250,000 for MUNIS Accounting Software
• Funds are from the Capital Improvement Fund 134 and will be moved to the Capital Expense Bond Fund 171 in the amount of $9,996,247 for Judicial Services, Public Works New Shops, Law Enforcement, Bond Payment, and Debt Costs
• Funds are from County Assistance Fund 001.000 and will be moved to Prosecutor’s Fund 001.016 in the amount of $305,065 for Salary and Benefits, Professional Services Criminal and Professional Services Civil
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 in person or 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 19, 26, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 20, 27, 2022. OVG 965100
Salvation Properties SP 2022-2
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Larry Henke on behalf of Logan Jordan of Salvation Properties to divide approximately 31 acres into 4 lots. All proposed lots to be served by a permit exempt well and individual on-site septic systems. The property is identified by parcel # 3627112004 located approximately 4.5 miles south of Tonasket on McLaughlin Canyon Road.
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 November 23, 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 October 19, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 20, 2022. OVG 965097
OKANOGAN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
SOLID WASTE
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Due To Construction, The Okanogan County
Bridgeport Transfer Station
Will Be
CLOSED
Monday, November 7, 2022
Through
Saturday, November 12, 2022
We will resume regular operating hours on
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Published in the Methow Valley News October 19, 26; November 2, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 20, 27; November 3, 2022. OVG965095
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Exempt Segregation/Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3226153003)
Proponent: Joseph Cannon
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 October 19, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 20, 2022. OVG965099
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 two members to the Board of Directors: one to serve a three-year term in Position 1 and one to serve the remaining year of the unexpired term in Position 2, both commencing January 3, 2023. 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 7, 2022. 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 19, 26, 2022
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FLEMMING SHORT PLAT
FILE # WIN SP 22-5
TAX PARCEL #3421020242
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT David Flemming, 2611 H. Street, Bellingham WA 98225, has submitted application for a two-lot short plat at the corner of Corral and Englar streets. Proposed lot sizes are 8,150 square feet each. The applicant proposes to extend town water and sewer service to serve the lots. Access is proposed from Englar Street and Corral Street. The property is located in the Residential 1 zone, in the South half of the NW quarter of Section 2, Township 34 North, Range 21 East, 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, no later than 4:00 pm, November 4, 2022.
This notice is given pursuant to Winthrop Municipal Code Sections 16.12.060 and 19.04.040.
DATED: October 13, 2022
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News October 19, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE
NEGOTIATION OF STATE LEASES WITH EXISTING LESSEES BETWEEN DECEMBER 2022 AND JANUARY 2023 EXPIRES: APRIL 2023
10-B63674-GRAZING-E1/2NE1/4, SW1/4NE1/4, SE1/4, Sec 8; W1/2SW1/4, Sec 9; W1/2E1/2NE1/4, W1/2NE1/4NE1/4, NW1/4NE1/4, S1/2NE1/4, NW1/4, S1/2, east of County Rd 117, Sec 16; E1/2NE1/4, NE1/4SE1/4, east of County Rd 117, Sec 17; SW1/4NE1/4, Sec 21; SW1/4NE1/4, Sec 27, all in Twp 34N, Rge 21E, W.M.
10-D68207-GRAZING-W1/2, Sec 36, Twp 35N, Rge 25E, W.M.
Written request to lease must be received by November 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 October 19, 2022
Notice of General Election
Okanogan County, State of Washington
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
A General Election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following.
Advisory Vote No. 39, Advisory Vote No. 40, US Senator, US Representative Congressional District 4, Secretary of State(unexpired), State Senator Legislative District 7, State Representative Legislative District 7 Position 1, State Representative Legislative District 7 Position 2, Supreme Court Justice Position 1, Supreme Court Justice Position 5, Supreme Court Justice Position 6, Okanogan County Assessor, Okanogan County Auditor, Okanogan County Clerk, Okanogan County Coroner, Okanogan County Commissioner District 3, Okanogan County Prosecuting Attorney(short & full term), Okanogan County Sheriff, Okanogan County Treasurer, Okanogan County Superior Court Judge Position 2(unexpired term), Okanogan County District Court Judge Position 1(short & full term), Okanogan County District Court Judge Position 2
Methow Valley Emergency Medical Service District, Special Election – Proposition 1-Emergency Medical Care and Ambulance Services- 10 Year Levy, Town of Winthrop- Proposition 1-Emergency Medical Care and Ambulance Services- 10 Year Levy, Grand Coulee School District No. 301-Educational Programs and Operations Levy, Tonasket School District No. 404- Educational Programs and Operations Levy, Oroville School District No. 410- Educational Programs and Operations Levy.
The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is October 31, 2022. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to and including November 8, 2022.
You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at www.vote.wa.gov, and Department of Licensing.
The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
On Election Day only, November 8th, 2022 – 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Drop boxes are in 12 locations around the county.
Okanogan – Okanogan County Courthouse Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, room 104
Oroville – Police Station- 1105 Main St.
Tonasket – City Hall/Library Complex, 209 S Whitcomb Ave.
Omak – Police Station, 8 N Ash
Omak – 12 Tribes casino parking lot, 28968 Highway 97
Pateros – 180 Pateros Mall in parking lot
Brewster – Library, 108 S 3rd Ave
Twisp – Twisp City Hall, 118 S Glover St
Winthrop – Big Red Barn, 51 Hwy 20
Coulee Dam – Coulee Dam City Hall, 300 Lincoln Ave
Nespelem – Lucy F. Covington Tribal Government Center, 21 Colville St.
Riverside – Town Hall, 101 1st Street, Riverside
Drop boxes will close at 8:00PM on Election Day
Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office.
Ballots require no postage and must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly.
For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration.
vote.wa.gov
Okanogancounty.org/auditor/elections
Local newspaper, radio, and TV
www.pdc.wa.gov
Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed. Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM, Monday November 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election
This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52.
Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 6th day of September, 2022.
Cari Hall, Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections
Jamie Groomes, Chief Deputy/Elections Administrator
Published in the Methow Valley News October 19, 2022
