Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental
Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023 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/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within Current Expense fund 001.015 and the Parks & Rec Fund 125 in the amount of $119,810. The funds are from Contingency Reserve and Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and Donations and contributions and will be used for Salaries and Benefits, Operating Supplies, Equipment Rentals, Professional Services, Miscellaneous, Capital Expenditure Habitat, and Trail Capital Expenditures.
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 September 20, 27, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 21, 28, 2023. OVG984267
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental
Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 11:05 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023 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/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Road Fund 102. The funds are from the Ending Fund Balance in the amount of $426,000. The funds will be used for Professional Services & Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) Outside Vendors.
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 September 20, 27, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 21, 28, 2023. OVG984271
Public Notice
Seeking Resumes & Letters of Interest
Okanogan County Planning Commission
Notice is hereby given, that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners is seeking resumes and letters of interest from qualified people interested in serving on the Okanogan County Planning Commission, which is currently a 7-member committee.
The position we are seeking to fill is an At-Large position. The selected person to fill the position must reside in Okanogan County in order to represent the county as a whole.
Planning Commissions advise and provide recommendations to the planning department and local governing body for consideration; prepares and revises the county’s comprehensive plan and local land use regulations like zoning and subdivision codes for local government consideration; and reviews development proposals. Regular meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month.
Resumes and letters of interest may be hand delivered or mailed to Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office 123 5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or emailed to Lanie Johns at
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27; October 4, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 28; October 5, 2023. OVG984677
Lampe SP 2023-20
Notice of Application and
SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Tim Pecha on behalf of Andrew & Debra Lampe to divide approximately 9.55 acres into 2 lots. Proposed Lot 1 will be 4.622 acres with an existing residence served by Duck Lake Domestic water and an existing on-site septic system. Proposed Lot 2 will be 4.981 acres and will be served by Duck Lake Domestic Water and an individual on-site septic system. The property is identified by parcel # 3426243003, located outside the city limits of Omak, at 99 Shumway Rd.
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 1, 2023 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 September 27, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 28, 2023. OVG984705
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment to consolidate: (parcels 8876500031/4310220007 & 4310220008/8876500032)
Proponent: Ronald & Cindy Massonne
Decision: Approved Boundary Line Adjustment to consolidate: (parcels 3927220032, 3927220034 & 3927222011)
Proponent: Darrell Wayne Reese Jr 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 September 27, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 28, 2023. OVG984709
Notice of Application and
Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2023-6 Public Utility
District Fuel Cell Project
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Jeri Timm on behalf of the Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County to permit an expansion of the existing substation by adding a 100 KW, green hydrogen powered fuel cell and hydrogen storage tank. The project will be placed on a 30’ x 40’ concrete pad and be surrounded by a 40’ x 50’ chain link fence. There will be three self-contained containers placed on the concrete pad, an 8’ x 10’ hydrogen fuel cell, an 8’ x 20’ hydrogen storage unit and an 8’ x 20’ control container. The site is located at 53 Rodeo Trail Rd near Okanogan WA on tax parcel number 3326160030.
The SEPA Responsible Official has reviewed the Environmental Checklist and project description and issued a Threshold Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-350. A public hearing for this project will be set at a later date. The public is welcome to comment on this project. Project comments may be submitted in writing up to the hearing or be presented at the hearing. SEPA comments regarding this threshold determination may be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm October 12, 2023. All SEPA comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary additional conditions will be placed on the MDNS. If no comments are received the MDNS will stand as final. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Pam Wyllson, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122
pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 28, 2023. OVG984711
TOWN OF TWISP
Notice of Public Hearing
Comprehensive Plan Map and
Zoning Map Amendments
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Mike Port, DBA Raw Otter, of Twisp, Washington has submitted a petition to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map and Official Zoning Map to the Town of Twisp. The proposal entails the proposed amendment of the Land Use Designation Map to change the designation of the following parcels from Multi-Family Residential to Single-Family High Density Residential and the zoning from Commercial Riverfront (CR) to R2: Parcel Nos. 8800730400; 8800730200; 8881800302; 8881800101. The property is located at the south end of Wagner Street and borders Marble Street on the east, Methow River on the south and an adjoining short plat to the west.
Persons wishing to view project information may contact Twisp Town Hall, 110 E. 2nd Ave between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Written comments must be submitted to the Town of Twisp, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856, no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday October 11th, 2023, with verbal comments will be accepted at the Planning Commission Public Hearing set for 5:00 pm, Wednesday October 11th, 2023. For further information check the Town of Twisp website or contact Kurt Danison at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27 and October 4, 2023.
OCFD6 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Legal notice from Okanogan County Fire District 6 for a special meeting on Thursday September 21st at 5:00 PM. Topics of the meeting are the purchase of the Twisp Station and new Command Vehicle. Location is the Winthrop Fire Station at 33 Horizon Flats Rd. in Winthrop.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27, 2023.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 771
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 771, which in summary, amends the 2023 Town 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 21st day of September, 2023.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27, 2023.
METHOW VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
EQUALIZATION MEETING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Methow Valley Irrigation District’s Board of Directors will conduct the annual equalization meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp, Washington.
The purpose of the meeting is to equalize assessments for the 2024 irrigation season. In the event the board concludes the business that may come before it prior to 6:00 p.m., MVID’s regular meeting will immediately follow the equalization meeting.
The preliminary assessment roll is on file in the district office for the inspection of all persons interested. Upon the day specified in this notice, the Board of Directors, constituted a Board of Equalization for that purpose, shall meet and continue in session from day to day as long as may be necessary, not to exceed ten days, exclusive of Sundays, to hear and determine such objections to said assessment roll as may come before them; and the Board may change the same as may be just.
Any member who cannot attend the meeting is encouraged to submit a letter stating his or her comments to or request of the Board on or before October 2, 2023 to the district office at PO Box 860, Twisp, WA 98856.
All lands will be fully assessed unless the parcel owner petitions the Board to hear and determine if a reduced assessment is warranted. No lands will be equalized after the meeting date. Questions may be directed to the district office at (509) 997-2576 or mvid2019@centurytel.net.
/s./ Sandra Strieby
Published in the Methow Valley News September 13th and 27th, 2023.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of:
POTW Improvements
Town of Twisp
Twisp, Washington
PUBLICLY FUNDED BY WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
will be received, by Owner, at the office of the Twisp Public Works Department, 118 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856, until 3:00 pm local time on November 9, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
It is anticipated that this project will be funded in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids. See Attachment C of the Contract Documents for Department of Ecology requirements of contractor.
The Project consists of construction and alteration of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) including: influent lift station, headworks fine screen and roof, equalization tank, oxidation ditch modifications, aeration basin and blowers, secondary clarifier rehab, auxiliary power, UV disinfection, operations building expansion, sewer equipment garage (Alternative 1), SCADA system, and other items necessary to complete the Work included in the Project.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis with alternatives and allowances as indicated in the Bid Form. The Project provides a submittal period where submittal review and material procurement can begin, but where the construction timeline listed within the Notice to Proceed does not begin. A second Notice to Proceed for construction will be negotiated once submittals have been reviewed and approved.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Twisp Public Works Department, 118 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856, 509-997-1311. Contact Engineer with project related questions by emailing:
bdeyo@to-engineers.com. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the following locations:
•QuestCDN.com
Reference Number: 8725426
www.questcdn.com
(See instructions below)
•Spokane Regional Plan Center
209 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 328-9600
•Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center
83 Columbia St., Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-8272
plans@djc.com
Downloading the documents and becoming a plan holder at Quest CDN is recommended as plan holder’s receive automatic notice of addenda and bid updates. Interested parties may view the bidding documents at no cost prior to deciding to become a plan holder. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or Support@questcdn.com for membership or digital download assistance.
An optional virtual pre-bid conference will be held at 1:00 pm local time on October 11, 2023. Virtual attendance shall be available via Mircrosoft Teams:
Meeting ID – 244 205 430 577
Passcode – yb3wN6
A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held at 9:00 am local time on October 23, 2023 at the Twisp POTW, 1240B Cottonwood St, Twisp, WA 98856. The last day for bid questions will be November 6, 2023.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
All prospective bidders are directed to the Instructions for Bidders for discussion of Bid policies, procedures, and requirements. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional Bids.
The Successful bidder will be required to conform to the wage requirements prescribed by the federal Davis-Bacon and Relate Acts which requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors performing on contracts funded in whole or in part by SRF appropriations in excess of $2000 pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, and determined by the Secretary of Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area.
Owner: Town of Twisp
By: Andrew Denham
Title: Public Works Director
Date: Monday, September 25, 2023
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27, 2023.
