NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Okanogan County 2024 to 2029 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing in the matter of the Okanogan County Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2024 through 2029 per R.C.W. 36.81.121 will be held in the Hearing Room of the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners at 123 Fifth Avenue North in Okanogan, Washington at 11:00 A.M. on July 11, 2023. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss County Road construction projects only. Road Maintenance issues will not be addressed at this hearing.
All interested parties may be heard in this matter. Please send written comments to Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A, Second Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Dated this 21st day of June 2023, at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
Okanogan County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News June 28; July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 29; July 6, 2023. OVG979491
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED
CODE AMENDMENT
OCC 2.96 Marketing & Special
Excise Tax Board; adding
Article III Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee OCC 3.40
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office has proposed repeal of Okanogan County Code (OCC) Chapter 2.96 Marketing and Special Excise Tax Board and adding Article III Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and section 3.40.130 Lodging tax advisory committee to OCC Chapter 3.40 Lodging Excise Tax.
A public hearing has been scheduled by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners. The public hearing will be conducted on Monday, July 10, 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
Date of publishing is June 21-22 and July 5-6, 2023.
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 June 21; July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 22; July 6, 2023. OVG979077
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT/DECODIFICATION
Okanogan County Code 2.04, 2.04.040 & 2.04.050 and adding a new Chapter
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office has proposed revisions of Okanogan County Code (OCC) Chapter 2.04 County Commissioners, by decodifying 2.04.040 Reimbursement of State Association and revising Section 2.04.050 Clerk of the board and recodifying Section 2.04.050 Clerk of the board in a new chapter in the OCC, chapter 2.___. Clerk of the Board.
A public hearing has been scheduled by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners. The public hearing will be conducted on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 10:45 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
Date of publishing is June 21-22 and July 5-6, 2023.
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 June 21; July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 22; July 6, 2023. OVG979079
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED CODE REVISION OKANOGAN COUNTY CODE (OCC) CHAPTER 2.04
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
BY REPEALING RESOLUTION 39-2001 AND SECTION 2.04.050(B)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office has proposed revisions of Okanogan County Code (OCC) revising Okanogan County Code (OCC) Chapter 2.04 County Commissioners, by repealing Resolution 39-2001 and Section 2.04.050(B) Clerk of the board and adopting a new chapter to the OCC, chapter 2.___. Claim Filing.
A public hearing has been scheduled by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners. The public hearing will be conducted on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:00 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
Date of publishing is June 21-22 and July 5-6, 2023.
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 June 21; July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 22; July 6, 2023. OVG979080
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED CODE REVISION OKANOGAN COUNTY CODE
(OCC) CHAPTER 2.76
CHARGE FOR CHECKS DRAWN ON INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, SECTION 2.76.010 HANDLING FEE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office has proposed revisions to Resolution 17-1985 and Okanogan County Code (OCC) Chapter 2.76 Charge for Checks Drawn on Insufficient Funds, Section 2.76.010 Handling fee designated.
A public hearing has been scheduled by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners. The public hearing will be conducted on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:15 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
Date of publishing is June 21-22 and July 5-6, 2023.
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 June 21; July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 22; July 6, 2023. OVG979081
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED CODE REVISION OKANOGAN COUNTY CODE
(OCC) CHAPTER 2.80.040
DUTIES AND 2.80.060 ORGANIZATION AND 2.80.050
NCW LAW & JUSTICE
COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Prosecutor’s Office has proposed revisions revising Okanogan County Code (OCC) Chapter 2.80 County Law and Justice Council, revising sections 2.80.030 Membership, 2.80.040 Duties and 2.80.060 Organization and repealing Section 2.80.050 North Central Washington Law and Justice Council – Membership.
A public hearing has been scheduled by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners. The public hearing will be conducted on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:30 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
Date of publishing is June 21-22 and July 5-6, 2023.
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 June 21; July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 22; July 6, 2023. OVG979083
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held on July 18, 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 Gebbers Cattle LTD, to construct, operate, and maintain Water 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
1657, Watson Draw Road, 8.222 – 8.350, 33, 31N. 23E
1651, Bill Shaw Road, 6.670 – 9.270, 33,32, 31N. 23E
–, –, 5, 30N, 23E
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 June 27, 2023 at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 12, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 6, 13, 2023. OVG979604
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 2023. 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.
1. Computer Equipment or other related Equipment or Hardware Maintenance
2. Office Equipment such as Copier/printers
3. Architectural, Engineering, or Planning Services
4. Legal Services
5. Personnel related services
6. Hardware or Building Supplies
7. Custodial and Janitorial Services
8. Maintenance Services
9. Sound Systems
10. Spray & Applicator Services
11. 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 that states what services are available, contact person’s name, and contact information.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 12, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 6, 13, 2023. OVG979828
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Similkameen Access Maintenance Substantial Development Permit SDP 2023-1
Proponent: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Decision: Approved
Appeal Deadline: July 27, 2023
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Parties with standing may appeal this decision pursuant to RCW 36.70 C.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 6, 2023. OVG979834
Lost River Airport Tracts Long Plat Alteration LPA 2023-1
Application & Threshold SEPA Determination
An application has been submitted by William Tackman on behalf of the Lost River Airport Tracts Association to modify the Lost River Airport Tracts Long Plat to add language to the face of the plat showing that the required majority of owners of lots in the Lost River Airport Tracts development opted into the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act. The project is located on Lost River Road, Mazama, WA on parcels 1 through 92 inclusive of the First and Second Additions of the Lost River Airport Tracts, Township 36 N., Range 19 E.W.M., S 5.
Project comments and SEPA comments will be reviewed separately. SEPA comments must be submitted in writing, no later than 5:00 pm July 20, 2023. All comments will be reviewed for relevance According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act regulations, Okanogan County Planning and Development issued an environmental Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this proposal. If no comments are received or the comments received do not provide probable, significant, and adverse impacts from the proposal, the DNS will stand.
Project comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m., August 10, 2023. In accordance with OCC 16.24.060(B), you may request a public hearing no later than August 10, 2023, 2022. Hearing requests must be received in writing and must state the purpose of the hearing request. 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.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 6, 2023. OVG979836
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3222030018 & 3222030053)
Proponent: Larry & Heidi Walsh
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3728220013, 3728220014, 3728220012)
Proponent: David & Illa (Rose) Hannah
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3222091008 & 3222091007 valued with 3222100046)
Proponent: Marilyn Richner
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3025080015, 3025080022, 3025080036, 3025080035 & 3025080033)
Proponent: Divis Family Trust
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3326040125 & 3326044004)
Proponent: Dorothy McCarty
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3927350057 & 3927350066 valued with 3927260046)
Proponent: Robert & Cynthia Pare
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 July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 6, 2023. OVG979891
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Brewster School Dist, CUP 2023-2
Decision: Approved
Publication Date: July 5 & 6, 2023
The Okanogan County Hearing Examiner approved the above-noted project. Parties with standing may appeal this decision pursuant to RCW 36.70 C.
Information regarding this decision may be obtained from: Pamela Wyllson, Planner II at 123 5th Ave N Suite 130, Okanogan WA 98840 or pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 6, 2023. OVG979893
LEGAL NOTICE
The Okanogan Conservation District Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing at 1:00 PM on July 18, 2023 at the Okanogan Conservation District office located at 1251 2nd Avenue South, Okanogan, WA. The purpose of the hearing is to take verbal and written public comment on a proposed increase in the current system of rates and charges for conservation services in the District. More information about the proposed increase and public hearing can be obtained by contacting Craig Nelson at (509) 846-6216, by e-mail at craig@okanogancd.org, or the District website at www.okanogancd.org.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 28; July 5, 2023
LEGAL AD
Okanogan County Fire District #6 is accepting bid proposals for a Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 4×4 pickup 2022 or newer. Bid proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. July 18th, 2023. Bid proposals will be opened at 2:00 p.m. July 18th, 2023 at the District office 33 Horizon Flats RD Winthrop, WA. Bids may be sent to P.O. Box 895 Winthrop, WA 98862. Bids will not be accepted electronically. Complete specifications may be obtain from the Fire Chief. Please mark bid proposals “Command Vehicle”
Chief Cody Acord can be contacted at the District office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Phone: 509-997-2981
Email: cacord@okanogancountyfd6.com
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 2023
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 767
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 767, which in summary, amends the 2023 Budget.
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 26th day of June, 2023.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 2023.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 768
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 768, which in summary, amends Chapter 2.52.040 of the Winthrop Municipal Code titled Meetings.
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 27th day of June, 2023.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 2023.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
Withdrawal of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
June 29, 2023
Town of Twisp
Agency Contact: Randy Kilmer. clerktreasurer@townoftwisp,com, 509 997 4081
Agency File Number: PD22-02
Project:
Palm Investments North LLC/Jerry and Julie Palm of Winthrop, Washington have submitted a
revised application for preliminary approval of a 52 lot Planned Development to the Town of
Twisp. The proposal entails development of Parcel No. 3322180099 with 52 residential lots
ranging in size from 3,630 sq ft to 8,903 sq.ft. with 3 open space tracts of 8,390 sq.ft., 116,669
sq.ft. and 171,156 sq ft. As a planned development the application requests that interior lots have
a zero-side yard setback. The proposed planned development, which proposed streets, water and stormwater utilities built to Town standards, is located west of the Painters
Addition to Twisp with access from Harrison Street and proposed emergency access to Isabella
Lane within the Town’s reservoir access easement, within Section 18, Township 33 N., Range 22
E.W.M.
Applicant: Palm Investments LLC
PO Box 322
Winthrop, WA 98862
The Town of Twisp Town Council took action on June 27, 2023: that the Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance issued by the Administrator on May 24th, 2023 is inadequate and is withdrawn pending modifications to the conditions for preliminary approval of the Orchard Hills Planned Development recommended by the Planning Commission and the mitigation measures contained in the MDNS.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 5, 2023.
