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
Notice of Project Application
Copperstone PD 2023-1
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Ian Faulds, of LDC, INC. on behalf of Portal West Corp. to create a 275.5 acre Planned Development. The proposal is to develop the site into 56 detached single-family homes, open spaces, recreational facilities, and a storage facility. Water will be provided via a Class A well water system while sewage will be collected in private septic systems on each parcel. Electricity infrastructure will be provided by Okanogan County Electric and the site plans to provide all internal power needs with an on site solar field.
The project site is located two miles south of the town of Methow, Washington at 6 Burma Rd. on parcels 3022131002, 3022132001, 3023183011, and 3023180014.
Project comments for the proposal must be submitted in writing no later than June 26th, 2023. A Threshold SEPA determination has not yet been made. The public hearing for this project has not yet been scheduled.
Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Rocky Robbins, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7117 rrobbins@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News May 24, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune May 25, 2023. OVG977468
PRESS RELEASE
(Fair Advisory Committee Vacancies)
The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners is accepting letters of interest for four (4) positions on the Fair Advisory Committee. Interested volunteers looking to provide value to the community and serve a 2-year term, are encouraged to apply.
Fair Advisory Committee Members meet monthly to discuss a variety of fair related topics, making decisions reflective of its mission statement: “The Okanogan County Fair exists to provide a county wide family event reflecting the values of Okanogan County, the accomplishments of Okanogan County youth, agriculture, and communities.”
For those interested in serving on this committee, please submit a letter of interest to the Okanogan County Commissioners Office at 123-5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or deliver to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue N, Okanogan, WA. You may also email Lanie Johns at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us. The County Commissioners may wish to schedule an interview before making appointments to the committee.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 24, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune May 25, 2023. OVG977469
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
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 PUBLIC HEARING
Amendment of WMC Chapter 15.08, Westernization
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Winthrop Planning Commission is considering amendments to Winthrop Municipal Code (WMC) Chapter 15.08 Westernization. The proposed amendments pertain to permit requirements for public projects under section 15.08.040.C; changing the reference dates; removing the Westernization “overlay” districts; simplified the complaint process; provided specifications for flower baskets; added design elements for signs; added a new section specific to mobile food vending; and other minor corrections. The proposed amendments apply as specified in WMC in the westernization districts in the incorporated limits of the Town of Winthrop, Township 34, Range 21, parts of Sections 2 and 11.
Public Hearing: The Winthrop Planning Commission will hold an open record public hearing on the proposed amendments on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:05 pm, at the Winthrop Auditorium, Henhouse, 51 Highway 20, Winthrop, Washington. The hearing will be conducted in accord with WMC Chapter 19.10. Any person desiring to present written or oral testimony may do so at the hearing, and by doing so shall have standing as a party of record. Any person requiring assistance to access the hearing is urged to contact Town Hall at least 24 hours in advance.
Information available: Persons wishing to view the proposed amendments or receive a notice on the action taken may contact Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Ave. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Pursuant to WMC 19.06.040, a staff report will be available seven days prior to the public hearing. For further information contact Rocklynn Culp at (509) 996-2320.
Comments: Written comments may be submitted in advance of the public hearing. Comments or requests for notice should be submitted to the Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862, or by email to planner@townofwinthrop.com.
This notice is given pursuant to Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 19.06.
DATED: May 24, 2023
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News May 24, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #801
AN ORDINANCE of the Town of Twisp, Washington, relating to contracting
indebtedness; providing for the issuance and specifying the terms and covenants of a
taxable $1,200,000 principal amount limited tax general obligation bond of the Town
to finance costs of constructing a Civic Center; creating, adopting and continuing
certain funds and accounts; approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the
bond to the United States of America, acting through its Department of Agriculture,
Rural Housing Service; and providing for related matters. Dated this 16th day of May 2023.
Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 24, 2023
TOWN OF WINTHROP
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT & SEPA DNS
WIN SSDP 23-2
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Peter Goldman, RiversMeet LLC, PO Box 573, Winthrop, WA 98862 has submitted application for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to redevelop two parcels with mixed-use commercial buildings, apartments, an outdoor plaza, pedestrian boardwalk and improved parking.
The project is within the shoreline area of the Methow River, within the urban/high intensity shoreline designation. No structures will be placed within the first 25’ landward of ordinary high-water mark (“conservancy” designation); demolition of existing structure and restoration are included. The project is located at 309 and 315 Riverside Avenue, parcels 2780010400 and 2780010500, 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 22, 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 reviewing 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 9, 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 30, 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 notice is given pursuant to RCW 90.58.140, Winthrop Shoreline Master Program Chapter 7.09 & Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 19.06.
DATED: May 22, 2023
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News May 24, 31, 2023
