NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held on May 23, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., in the Okanogan County Commissioners hearing room, located at 123 5th Ave North, Room 150, Okanogan Washington regarding an application for a 20-year franchise by Colville Confederated Tribes – IT Department, to construct, operate, and maintain Fiber Optic lines.
Franchise is located within the county right-of-way of the roads listed below all within Okanogan County:
Road Number & Name, Mile Post, Section, Township, Range
3371, N. End Omak Lake Road, 0.000 – 2.000, 4,8,9 & 16, 33N, 27E
3174, Fairground Acc. Road, 0.000 – 0.178, 02, 33N, 26E
3175, Rodeo Trail Road, 2.567 – 3.751, 02, 33N, 26E
–, –, –, 35, 34N, 26E
3179, Apple Way Road, 0.633 – 0.729, 16, 33N, 26E
3525, Elmer City Access Road, 4.500 – 4.841, 06 & 07, 29N, 31E
9309, Cameron Lake Road, 29.009 – 29.486, 9, 10 & 16, 33N, 26E
3532, Peter Dan Road, 0.000 – 5.560, 15,16,17,, 29N, 31E
–, –, –, 22,23,25,26
Members of the public may comment on this proposal. All written comments must be received prior to the start of the public hearing in order to be entered into the record. Testimonies will be heard during the Public Hearing at the above time and location. Please send written comments to Okanogan County Department of Public Works, Jo Ann Stansbury, 1234A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan WA 98840 or email to jstansbury@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Dated March 27, 2023 at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News May 10, 17, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune May 11, 18, 2023. OVG976497
Vacancy Notice
Board of Equalization
The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners is seeking one (1) regular Board of Equalization member who shall reside in Okanogan County and will represent Commissioner District #1 in the Omak/Okanogan area. Okanogan County is also seeking to fill two (2) At-Large positions that fill-in for regular members when regular members are not able to attend scheduled hearings. The applicant should reside in Okanogan County in the areas of Omak, Okanogan, or Brewster.
The purpose of the BOE is to adjust and equalize the valuation of real and personal property as valued by the Okanogan County Assessor and to hear appeals on land use classification decisions made by the Assessor. The BOE assures uniform property tax assessments are applied at the local level and may review tax assessments to be certain the assessment for each parcel is fair.
The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for appointing members to the BOE. Appeal hearings can begin in July or later depending on when the County Assessor mails the value change notices. Several hearing dates will be scheduled. Mileage compensation reimbursement per the state’s personal vehicle mileage schedule is allowed plus $160 per attended meeting/training day. Members must attend Department of Revenue Educational Sessions within one-year of appointment and annually thereafter. This training is usually scheduled in June.
Those interested in serving should contact the commissioners’ office to request an application. Please call (509) 422-7100 or email chawley@co.okanogan.wa.us or mail Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office Attn: Crystal Hawley 123 5th Ave N, Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 24, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune May 18, 25, 2023. OVG976998
PUBLIC NOTICE
Okanogan County Public Works, Anna Randall, 1234A 2nd Ave S Okanogan, WA 98840, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Twisp River Bridge Deck, is located at MP 1.287 OCR# 9114 Twisp River Rd., Twisp River Bridge in Twisp in Okanogan county. This project involves 1.5 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities. The receiving waterbody is Twisp River. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.
Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 24, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune May 18, 25, 2023. OVG976997
PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. All locations will re-open Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. This is also the beginning of our Extended Hours.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 24, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune May 18, 25, 2023. OVG976982
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT
OCC 2.20 County Hours
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office has proposed an ordinance that would amend Okanogan County Code (OCC) Chapter 2.20-County Office Hours. The amendment would update the county code chapter 2.20 consistent with RCW 36.16.100 prescribing county office hours by resolution.
A public hearing has been scheduled by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners. The public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan, WA. Verbal testimony will be taken with a time limit of 5 minutes per speaker. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing or prior to the hearing and may be submitted to Laleña Johns, Clerk of the Board, at 123 5th Ave N Suite 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us. The hearing may be attended in person or via ZOOM: Audio & Video Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 or join audio only by phone:+1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Esther Milner, Chief Civil Deputy, emilner@co.okanogan.wa.us or 509-422-7280.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 24, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune May 18, 25, 2023. OVG976981
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
In Re the Estate of:
THOMAS A. HENSON,
Deceased.
Probate No. 23-4-0002324
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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. 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: May 10, 2023
Personal Representative: Sallie Bayly
Attorney for Personal Representative: W. Scott DeTro
Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 3039, 14 Pogue Road, Omak, WA 98841
Court of Probate Proceedings & Cause No: Okanogan County Superior Court
Probate No. 23-4-0002324
DATED this 3rd day of May, 2023.
LAW OFFICE OF W. SCOTT DETRO PLLC
By /s/ W. Scott DeTro
W. Scott DeTro
WSBA #19601
Attorney for Personal Representative
scott.detro1@gmail.com
Published in the Methow Valley News May 10, 17, 24, 2023
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will be held at the McKinley Conference Room on 507 Hospital Way, Brewster WA 98812 on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for the purpose of holding an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee. Other hospital business will not be conducted at this meeting. Dial-in #: +1 312-625-3555, Conference ID: 655 162 342#
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 2023
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will be held on May 10, 2023, for the purpose of discussing Resolution 2023-02: 1 Year Special Levy. The meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the McKinley Building at 507 Hospital Way, Brewster WA 98812. A remote connection via Microsoft Teams will be available upon request. Other hospital business will not be conducted at this meeting. Please call 509-645-3348 with any questions.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 2023
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
A special meeting of the NCW Libraries Board of Trustees is being called on May 11, 2023, from 8am – 5pm. The meeting will be held at the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, located at 9 S. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee. The purpose of the special meeting is to hold a board retreat and to conduct the monthly financial business of the board. Pursuant to RCW 42.30 the meeting is open to the public. Any member of the public interested in attending should email board clerk Sharon Mauch at smauch@ncwlibraries.org.
The previously scheduled May 18, 2023 of the NCW Libraries Board of Trustees is cancelled.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #800
AN ORDINANCE of the Town of Twisp, washington, renewing the moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing and/or approval of applications for overnight accommodations and overnight rentals; and providing for severability and effective date. Dated this 9th day of May 2023.
Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 2023
WAC 197-11-970 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
CASTLE AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT
Description of proposal:
The Town of Winthrop is proposing to construct a new sidewalk along the southwest side of Castle Avenue between Rose Hill Road and Bridge Street. The finished project will include curb, gutter and a 5-ft sidewalk. In some areas a 3-ft buffer between the pedestrian and vehicular traffic will serve as a drainage swale as well as a storage area for snow in the winter. In other areas 9-ft gravel parking will be included to help reduce the downtown parking issues. In total, the construction will measure approximately 2,700-ft (822 m) in length. Work will include installation of two stormwater drywells where no curb and gutter currently exist. Work will require patching of the roadway due to excavations to install the new sidewalk, curb and gutter along Castle Avenue.
Proponent: Town of Winthrop
Location of proposal: The project location is within Winthrop town limits. Castle Avenue is located within Section 02, Township 34 North, Range 21 East in Okanogan County, WA.
Lead agency: Town of Winthrop
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for at least 15 days from the date of publication (5/17/23). Comments must be submitted by June 2, 2023.
Responsible official: Rocklynn Culp
Position/title: Town Planner Phone: 509-996-2320
Address: PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862
You may appeal this determination in writing to the Town of Winthrop Council at PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 no later than June 16, 2023. Appeals must be submitted in writing by a party of record. Only specific, factual objections will be accepted. Contact Winthrop Town Hall for information about procedures for SEPA appeal.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 2023
TOWN OF WINTHROP
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & SEPA DNS
WIN SCUP 23-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 has submitted application for a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit for redevelopment of a portion of Mack Lloyd Park to restore riparian function to roughly 150’ of riverbank and develop a hand launch recreational water access. Project work includes maintenance of the existing gravel parking lot, replacement/installation of a gently sloped access path (gravel and precast concrete panels) to the river, stabilization of the eroding riverbank through restoration plantings, and upgrading restroom facilities.
The project is within the shoreline area of the Methow River, within the urban/high intensity shoreline designation. No structures will be placed, nor will work occur below the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM). Restoration and recreational water access will extend into the conservancy designation in the first 50’ landward of OHWM. All other project elements will occur in the medium-intensity designation. The project is located on parcel 3421030010 at 51 N Hwy 20, in the Town of Winthrop.
Information Available: A JARPA form, SEPA Checklist and other application materials are 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 at (509) 996-2320.
SEPA Determination: A threshold Determination of Nonsignificance was issued for the project on May 12, 2023. The Town of Winthrop (lead agency) has determined that this project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file at Winthrop Town Hall. This information is available to the public on request. The DNS has been issued under WAC 197-11-340(2).
Comment Period: All persons are welcome to submit written comments concerning this application and the related SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination. The comment period for the SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination ends on June 2, 2023. Comments or requests for notification of the action taken on the shoreline permit application must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm, June 23, 2023. Submit all comments to the Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 or by email to planner@townofwinthrop.com.
Public Hearing: A public hearing before the Winthrop Town Council will be scheduled following the end of the comment period. Separate notice will be provided.
This notice is given pursuant to RCW 90.58.140, Winthrop Shoreline Master Program Chapter 7.09 & Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 19.06.
DATED: May 12, 2023
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 24, 2023
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FILE # WIN FDP 23-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 has submitted application for a Floodplain Development Permit for redevelopment of a portion of Mack Lloyd Park to restore riparian function to roughly 150’ of riverbank and develop a hand launch recreational water access. Project work includes maintenance of the existing gravel parking lot, replacement/installation of a gently sloped access path (gravel and precast concrete panels) to the river, stabilization of the eroding riverbank through restoration plantings, and upgrading restroom facilities.
Information Available: A JARPA form, SEPA Checklist and other application materials are 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 at (509) 996-2320.
Comment Period: All persons are welcome to submit written comments concerning this application. Comments or requests for notification of the action taken on the floodplain development application must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm, June 2, 2023. Submit all comments to the Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 or by email to planner@townofwinthrop.com.
This application will be processed pursuant to the provisions of Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 15.12 Flood Damage Prevention Regulations and Title 19 Administrative Procedures.
DATED: May 12, 2023
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News May 17, 2023
