Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners acting as the Board of Directors for Oroville Rural EMS District that a Public Hearing is set 10:20 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 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 Zoom Audio and Video https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243019263 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263 or Join by phone Audio Only +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Oroville Rural Emergency Services District Budget in the amount of $103,607. Funds are from the Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Professional Services.
The hearing will be held 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 November 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 9, 16, 2023. OVG987032
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:15 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 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 Zoom Audio and Video https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243019263 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263 or Join by phone Audio Only +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Infrastructure Fund 117 in the amount of $37,200. Funds are from the Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Professional Services.
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 November 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 9, 16, 2023. OVG987033
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Okanogan County 2024 Property Tax Revenues
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is scheduled, in accordance with RCW 84.55.120, on the revenue sources for the Districts following year’s Current Expense, Miscellaneous & Road Fund budgets. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in order to hear public testimony on the County’s Current Expense, Miscellaneous & Road Fund Revenue budgets for the year 2024 including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The County’s Current Expense, Miscellaneous, and Road Fund budgets are primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflect the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held in the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840. To request 2024 preliminary budget please call 1-509-422-7105.
Persons wishing to comment on the County’s 2024 Revenue budget, may do so by joining the following ZOOM link: Join Zoom Audio and Video https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243019263 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263 Or Join by phone Audio Only 1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263
Published in the Methow Valley News November 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 9, 16, 2023. OVG987036
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 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 Zoom Audio and Video https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243019263 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263 or Join by phone Audio Only +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Elections budget in the amount of $20,000. Funds are from the Current Expense Contingency Reserve and will be used for Operating Supplies and Professional Services.
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 November 8, 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 9, 16, 2023. OVG987039
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 9:35 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 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 Zoom Audio and Video https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243019263 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263 or Join by phone Audio Only +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Mental Health Fund 105 budget in the amount of $42,000. Funds are from the Reserved Beginning Fund Balance and Real & Personal Property Taxes and will be used for transfer to Alcohol/Drug Abuse fund 105 and Ending Fund Balance.
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 November 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 16, 23, 2023. OVG987322
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 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 Zoom Audio and Video https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243019263 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263 or Join by phone Audio Only +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 852 4301 9263
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense District Court budget in the amount of $7,040. Funds are from the Current Expense State Grant AOC Therapeutic Court Coord and will be used for Overtime, Small Tools Minor Equipment and Travel.
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 November 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 16, 23, 2023. OVG987323
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on November 23, 24, & 25, 2023 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. All locations will resume regular schedules Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 16, 23, 2023. OVG987324
Notice of Public Hearing
LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT #1 BALLOT PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on December 4, 2023 to take public testimony regarding the Board of County Commissioners resolution of intent (142-2023) to re-form a Lake Management District on Lake Osoyoos in accordance with RCW 36.61. Following the public hearing regarding the adoption of the resolution of intent (142-2023) for the formation of the district a mailed ballot will be issued for the property owners within the proposed district boundaries to determine if the district should be formed. The public hearing will review the boundaries of the proposed district and the assessments to be collected on an annual basis. The proposed district boundary includes property adjacent to Lake Osoyoos. There are 308 parcels owned by 238 owners within the boundaries of the proposed district.
If approved by a simple majority of the property owners the district will conduct control measures for milfoil and other invasive species for 5 years at which time the district will dissolve. An annual assessment of 160.00 dollars per parcel on all properties included in the district will be collected every year for 5 years. Total collections in 5 years will be approximately $244,000.00.
The SEPA Responsible Official has determined this proposal is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with WAC 197-11-800 (16).
The public hearing will be conducted on December 4, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Oroville City hall. Verbal testimony will be taken with a time limit of 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing. Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and may be submitted in writing or electronically to: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pete Palmer, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 or emailed to spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us.
You may attend the hearing in person or you may join via zoom using the following link:
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Maps of the proposed district boundary may be viewed on the Okanogan County Planning Department website at www.okanogancounty.org/planning.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pete Palmer, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7060 or spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 16, 23, 2023. OVG987327
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT #1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be conducted by the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), acting as a Board of Equalization, to hear objections against the special assessment levied by Lake Management District #1 formed on August 28, 2018 by Ordinance 2018-14 around Lake Osoyoos near Oroville WA.
The public hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building at 123 5th Ave N in Okanogan Washington. Objections to the proposed special assessment roll must be made in writing, shall clearly state the grounds for objections, and shall be filed with the governing body (BOCC) prior to the public hearing. Objections to a special assessment or annual special assessments that are not filed in writing as required shall be deemed waived and shall not be considered by the governing body or a court on appeal.
You may attend the meeting in person or you can join the meeting by going to the following link:
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Objections may be filed in writing or electronically to:
Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pete Palmer, Director, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us.
The special assessment roll for Lake Management District #1 is available for public inspection on the Okanogan County Planning Department website at www.okanogancounty.org/planning and on the City of Oroville website. A paper copy of the assessment roll is available for inspection at the following locations during the hours noted:
1) Okanogan County Office of Planning located at 123 5th Ave North Suite 130, Okanogan WA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2) Board of County Commissioners Office at 123 5th Ave N Suite 150, Okanogan WA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
3) Oroville City Hall located at 1308 Ironwood Street in Oroville, WA between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Questions regarding the special assessment roll and public hearing should be directed to: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pete Palmer, Director, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 16, 23, 2023. OVG987330
VB Edge Satellite Internet Station, SEPA 2023-11
Final SEPA Determination
VB Edge LLC is proposing to construct an Earth Station for high-speed broadband services within a fenced area on parcel 3728350018. The 53,484 square feet compound will consist of 21,066 sq ft facility premises, 22,560 sq ft access roadway and 9,858 sq ft utility easement. The 21,066 sq ft facility premises will consist of 4,424 fenced communication area, 3,025 sq ft parking area, and 625 sq ft fenced utility compound. The fenced communication area will have five 12-foot-tall satellites on a 9’ x 9’ slab, a 7’ x7’ concrete slab for GWSE equipment cabinet and mast with security camera, and a 5tf tall by 4ft wide H-frame. The fenced utility area will have a 6ft tall by 8 ft wide H-frame and adjoining fiber pad with meter for power and fiber and a 10’ x 6’ concrete pad for a generator for temporary power.
Project Location:
The project is located at 946 Highway 20 near Tonasket WA on tax parcel number 3728350018.
The SEPA Responsible Official issued a final determination of non-significance (DNS). This decision may be appealed in accordance with OCC 14.04.220. Appeals must be made in writing to the Okanogan County Hearings Examiner, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 pm on December 1, 2023. Appeals shall state with specificity the elements of the environmental checklist and resulting determination the appellant finds objectionable and shall state the reason therefore. Appeals must include the $1,250.00 appeal fee. Failure to file a timely and complete appeal shall constitute waiver of all rights to an administrative appeal under county code. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions to: Pam Wyllson, Planner II, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 16, 2023. OVG 987391
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 5000031103, 5000031101 & 5000031206)
Proponent: Suzanne & Louis Taylor
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 November 15, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune November 16, 2023. OVG 987398
Town of Twisp
Notice of Decision
Preliminary Approval
Published Notice of
Decision Date: November 1, 2023
Open Record
Public Hearing Date: Planning Commission – September 13, 2023
Closed Record
Decision Date: Town Council – Tuesday, September 26, 2023, and October 10, 2023
Proponent: Diversified Designs Inc
Proposal: Blackbirds Garden Apartments Planned Development
Action: The Twisp Town Council, at its regular meeting on October 10, 2023, based on a recommendation from the Town Planning Commission, granted preliminary approval of the Blackbirds Garden Apartments Planned Development subject to modified conditions and findings.
Appeal: Any person with standing may appeal this decision in accordance with TMC 14.05.070(6) and Chapter 36.70C RCW.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 8 and 15, 2023.
Legal Ad
A poll-site election for a board seat on the Okanogan Conservation District will be held on March 12, 2024 at 1251 2nd Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840. Polls will open at 2:00 PM and close at 6:00 PM. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. The last day and time an eligible voter can request an absentee ballot from the District is February 20, 2024, by 3:00 PM. Ballots can be requested by calling the Okanogan Conservation District Election Officer, Becky Drenner, at (509) 429-3418 or emailing becky@okanogancd.org. Ballots returned by mail to 1251 2nd Ave. South, Rm. 101, Okanogan, WA 98840 must be post-marked no later than Election Day, March 12, 2024.
Candidates interested in the elected position must be registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the Okanogan Conservation District. Election candidates may be required to be landowners or operators of a farm, depending on the current composition of the District board of supervisors. The filing deadline for candidates to file their candidate required information is February 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Interested candidates may request a form by contacting the Election Officer, Becky Drenner, at (509) 429-3418 or becky@okanogancd.org, or at the Okanogan Conservation District office in the USDA Building, 1251 2nd Avenue South, Rm. 101, Okanogan, WA 98840. Candidate required information must be filed with the district and will be accepted by mail, postmarked no later than February 9, 2024, or by email to becky@okanogancd.org.
Conservation District board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the Conservation District.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 8 and 15, 2023.
Meeting Notice
The NCW Libraries Board of Trustees announces plans to hold a public hearing of the library district’s preliminary 2024 budget at their regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 16 , 2023 at 1:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearing being held at 16 N. Columbia Street, Wenatchee, WA.
A link to attend the hearing virtually is available by emailing the Board Clerk, Tim Dillman, at tdillman@ncwlibraries.org.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 15, 2023.
Legal Notice
Town of Twisp Notice of Public Hearings
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Twisp, WA will be holding a hearing on the 2024 Preliminary Budget. Said hearing shall be November 28th, 2023, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Twisp Town Hall, 118 S Glover Street, Twisp, WA. Remote access to the meeting will also be made available, a link to the meeting will be posted on the Town’s website in advance. All interested persons may appear and be heard at said time and place. Questions about the process or advanced access to documents can be directed to Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer at 509-997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News November 15 and 22, 2023.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of Sylvia J. Smith, Deceased
No. 19-4-00112-24
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY under RCW 11.56.090 and 100
Richard B. Price, as personal representative of the Estate of Sylvia J. Smith, deceased, provides notice of the sale of the following real property located in Okanogan County, Washington, by negotiation under RCW 11.56.090 for the cash price of $35,000.00 together with other valuable consideration:
Government Lot one (FR. NENE), LESS County Road right of way, and that portion of Government Lot two (Fr. SE ¼ NE ¼), lying west of the County Road right of way in Section 30, Township 34 North, Range 27, E.W.M. Government Lot one (FR. NWNW), LESS the North 448 feet thereof in Section 29, Township 34 North, Range 27, E.W.M. That portion of Government Lot two (Fr. SWNW) in Section 29, and that portion of Government Lot Two (Fr. SENE) in Section 30, Township 34 North, Range 27, E.W.M., lying North of the following described line, to wit: Commencing at the one-quarter corner common to Sections 19 and 30 of Township 34 North, Range 27, E.W.M., which bears N 89 degrees 54’51”E., 2,639.93 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 30, thence run N. 89 Degrees 54’51”E., 2,758.09 feet, thence South 1,518.97 feet to a 2 x 2 inch wooden hub, thence S. 85 degrees 50’17”E, along a fence to the meander line of the Okanogan River, and the initial point of beginning of said line. Thence N. 85 degrees 50’17”W., along said fence line to the above described wooden hub (wooden hub bears N. 85 degrees 50’17”W, 28.8 feet from a 14 x 14 inch concrete post 5.5 feet high), thence N. 0 degrees 00’W., 57 57 feet, thence N. 79 degrees 15’W., a distance of 395.60 feet to a point on the center line of the County Road, to the terminus of said line. Less the County Road right of way. To include also an Easement for a road 60 feet in width, beginning at the Southwest corner of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 34 N. R. 27 E.W.M., Okanogan County, Washington, and running East along the South line of said SE ¼ of Section 19, a distance of 1380 feet.
Okanogan county tax parcel number 3427290003. The date after which this sale can be confirmed by order of the Okanogan County Superior Court is November 25, 2023.
Date of Publication: November 15, 2023.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322, The Kuehler Law Firm, PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 19-4-00112-24
Published in the Methow Valley News November 15, 2023.
