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The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meets every Monday and Tuesday at the Commissioner's hearing room at the Virginia Grainger building in Okanogan. Volunteer citizens take notes or video at most BOCC meetings and post them here. The volunteer notes are a paraphrasing of what they observe and hear and are not considered part of any official records. For officially approved minutes of Board of Commissioner meetings, normally published at a later date, see www.okanogancounty.org.

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BOCC Notes

Recent BOCC meeting notes are posted below, along with a short summary of what was discussed. For older notes, click on Archived Notes tab above. Click here for a list of acronyms and County Personnel.

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Summary of significant discussions: Notes
County variance to move to Phase 2 —The commissioners hope to hear from the Governor at 2:30 this afternoon.
Economic Alliance —CB met with the Economic Alliance this morning and discussed loans and grants available to local businesses. JD asks RH-D to contact a person who has found the PPP grant application to be very difficult.
Okanogan Community Action Council —The council has asked the Commissioners if they would submit a comment that they shouldn’t be the grant administrators for the shelter grant opportunity.

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COVID 19 Update 5-27-2020 35 minute audio recording
Summary:
Commissioners: DeTro, Branch, Hover, Lanie Johns Cty Clerk, Lauri Jones Public Health, Roni Holder-Diefenbach, Economic Alliance.
00:00 Update on Variance Application – no change
6:49 Lauri Jones – “Has heard nothing that would change status.” Announces the Governor will plan to speak today at 2:30. Suggests the reason for not opening Okanogan Cty to Phase 2 being perhaps the increase in cases in Douglas and Chelan counties, 200 in each county. Blatant disregard over the weekend by visitors. Sent a Public Health representative to Winthrop to talk with a business owner about their blatant disregard for the safety of the public.
12:00 AH discusses unemployment fraud issues.
16:00 CB Distribution of CARES money
20:00 – Roni - Explanation of loan program
24:40 CB- Lael Duncan re: shelter grant program. New rules OK Cty would have to be administrator of the program.
28:20 Economic Alliance Toolkit – Still in Phase 1, preparing for Phase 2. 24 out of 39 counties have moved to Phase 2.
32:00 End

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Summary: 5/26/2020 Citizen Comment Period- In answer to Isabelle Spohn's questions: Re the situation in Winthrop over Memorial Day and enforcement of Governor's orders: Enforcement is last on the list of priorities for the County Sheriff and the State; people can complain about non-compliance to local law enforcement or the Governor's office; it was suggested that folks there could hold a vigil in honor of those who will die of the virus, and this may be the best we could do; "guns and badges won't work." Letter to county residents from Commissioners requesting cooperation: it was discovered that many people are still not getting the message and that this letter still needs to be posted on the County website. Suggested that maybe the community will make people aware of what they are doing. In answer to Pat Leigh's comment re large amount of traffic coming into Winthrop over HWY 20, BOCC promised to contact the regional manager encouraging him to add more information reminding travelers that the county is still in Phase One. Peter Morgan - As one possible solution for current confusion regarding Covid -19, Morgan stated he is working with the Okanogan Coalition for Health Improvement (CHI), which coordinates with Public Health Director Lauri Jones to develop a readily accessible message for business and the public to follow.The product would need the Commissioners' approval.

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COVID 19 Update 5-21-2020 Summary BOH,BOCC meeting

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5-18-2020 Letter from Commisioners to Citizens of Okanogan Cty- applying for variance with governor to open more businesses.

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Summary
Recording One-myrecording2
00:00 Discussion of Phase 2 guidelines to begin “opening” County. Commissioners Hover, Branch, DeTro, Lauri Jones (LJ), Public Health Michael Harr Public Health. LJ-Met with small businesses to engage cooperation with guidelines. LJ Reports new cases due to out of county persons interacting with in county residents playing cards.
26:00 Citizen Comment- Pat Leigh – Concerns relating to opening up businesses and influx of out of county visitors.
60:00 Discussion of Ameresco contract.
1 hr 20m Discussion and editing of letter to county residents regarding individual responsibilities to safely move into Phase 2, with respect to COVID 19 Pandemic.
Recording Two-BOCC5182020PM
00:00 Planning Department – Pete Palmer
10:00 Review of 4-27 BOCC Mtg Minutes
30:00 Karen Beatty, Cinthya Medina and Travis Beryl from State Auditors Dept.
52:00 Discussion Auditor Fees
56:00 Possible Agenda change Jerry DeBacher to Tuesday, 5/19 at 10:00.
59:00 Minutes – Cont. Review of meeting minutes,
County Video Tour Overview - postponed

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Summary of meeting
Cmr. Hover has drafted a letter designed to bring people in the county together in order to go ahead and apply for an exception to move forward with Phase 2. He says that he thinks people in the County can pull together to fight the virus just like citizens did in World War II. The letter would ideally be signed by all three commissioners, Tribal Council, Mayors, and maybe others. The draft letter will be discussed at next Monday's meeting. The County must decide before June 1st whether or not there will be a County Fair.

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Meeting Summary: 1) Private sewage issue. 2) Proposed Covid-19 variance request to Governor for moving to Phase 2: Public Health Officer recommendation to wait until county can show ability to comply with necessary requirements will be more likely to succeed; Background, recent statistics in Okanogan County; Point of Care testing ability, Contact Tracing identified as necessities; Confusion re State directives vs local joint resolution regarding hospitality closures; Experimental nature of moving to Phase 2 & need for exit plan if necessary; small business vs big box store inequities; how county cases are counted; Public Health and Branch advocate for coming together as a community rather than arguing about compliance and inequities; suggested goal of collaborating with other counties to request necessary supplies from state after research on population-based demographics for specific needs; Mid-/valley Hospital input re necessity of proven preventive hygiene; Meeting Adjourned.

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Audio files 1-6 from BOCC and DOH sessions, 5-12-2020

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Summary of significant discussions: Notes and audio recordings 5-11-2020
Discussion—Governor’s Variance, Public Health and BOCC Lauri Jones and the Commissioners have a long discussion about getting a variance from the Governor’s Office to move Phase II.
Discussion—Opening North Cascades Highway
Commissioners discuss when Hwy 20 will open and what that means for Okanogan businesses.
Planning for the afternoon’s Executive Session
Commissioners discuss whether the session to discuss a complaint against a public employee. The employee is Laurie Jones.
Fair Grounds Commissioners discuss opening up the Fair Grounds and whether or not the County Fair will have to be cancelled.
Update from Department Heads Department Heads from the courts, jail, Treasurer’s Office, Assessor’s Office, Public Works, Communications Office, discuss what each department is doing to assure safety during the Covid-19 situation. This discussion ends early when the meeting is "zoom-bombed. "
Update from Planning Department Planning Director lays out a timeline for the Comprehensive plan, reports that Winthrop would love to be given Sa Teekh Wa Park and asks that a Certificate of Appreciation be given to Pam Wilson because of her exemplary work in the office.
Executive Session
BOCC meets in executive session for 50 minutes. Laurie Jones and Brian Pyper from Public Health also attend.

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Audio Recording BOCC Meeting 5-6-2020 35 minutes BOCC MEETING SUMMARY-Hover and DeTro in attendance, Branch at important meeting. Commissioners will resume regular update meetings with staff, who may either attend with appropriate social distancing or electronically. Virtual meetings will continue for the public as long as needed in re Covid-19. Cmr. Detro supports a current theory that Governor has intentionally introduced a plan that will cause a "rolling moratorium," with no real chance of progress, intending to keep it going until after the election. Tonasket EMS responsibilities will be returned to the Commissioners. Cmr. DeTRo announces: Rep. Maycumber is asking thru press release to do something positive rather than "pandemic paranoia;" Ferry and Pend Oreille counties say they will not abandon the rest of the E.Wa. counties, although they can proceed to a further phase themselves at this time. Confusion among Cmrs. as to curbside delivery, online auto sales - to be discussed on Monday. AH will check with WDOT regarding status of Hwy 20 clearing/opening. DeTro/Hover agree the pass should not remain closed, due to "essential business" traffic. Future agendas: Commissioners can listen to public sentiment/issues re pandemic, then discuss at Wednesday meetings. Important topics can then be put on the agenda for the following Monday or Tuesday.

5-5-2020 BOCC Meeting Cancelled

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Resolution 053-2020 Sole Source- Aspect Consulting- for WRIA 49 Watershed Plan- Water Use Analysis

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BOCC Audio Recordings from proceedings on May 4, 2020. Files 1,2, and 3 and written notes from AM session

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Summary of significant discussions:

Briefing Among Commissioners: Commissioners vote not to extend the May 4 ending date on County Resolution 51-2020.
Planning Department Update: Commissioners agree to amend the Aspect Consulting grant, agree to authorize tree work in Sa Teekh Wa Park, in Winthrop, and go into executive session with David Gecas to discuss a piece of property between Winthrop and Mazama.
Discussion of Ameresco Proposal : In a 3-part voice memo, the commissioners discuss a proposal for an HVAC system with Ameresco personnel. They talk about bidding procedures to make sure bids from different companies are easy to compare, as well as other bidding procedures.

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Draft letter from Chelan Cty Commissioners to Gov Inslee discussing plan for re-opening of businesses in Chelan Cty, closed due to COVID19 pandemic. Okanogan Cty Commissioners drafted similar letter not yet obtained by CountyWatch.

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Summary of Signifcant Actions
BOCC approves a memo to Dept heads and Elected Officials to begin formulating their plans for bringing employees back to work safely and communicating with Public Health. BOCC approves letter to the Governor which was patterned after Chelan County's letter. BOCC acknowledges appointment of Thrasher and Tackman to Methow Watershed Council. LTAC membership discussed . Updates: Ameresco proposal, Okanogan Land Trust, North Cascades Highway and Casino openings, elective surgeries

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Summary – 4-29-2020 (41 mins)
2 min - Memo to Employees -Soft reopening of county offices.
12 min -Letter to Governor Inslee regarding “soft opening” of Okanogan County
19 min - Methow Watershed Council Appointments
22 min LTAC Resolution -Amended for LTAC membership
30 min- AMERESCO Proposal – Review
34 min – 10K Donor to Omak Food Bank
34:45- Okanogan Land Trust – Agenda Item for later in May
37 min – Discussion of North Cascades Hwy Opening in 2 weeks
39 min -Commissioner Opinion regarding elective surgeries.

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Summary 4-28-2020 3 audio recordings of today's meeting.
DOH officer Lauri Jones and commissioners discuss plan for “soft” opening up of businesses next week.
Public Hearing Resolution 52-2020 On-line Sale of Surplus Equipment. Approved.
Discussion of options for software and hardware to allow recording and sharing real time on-line of BOCC and other county meetings.
Delegation to craft memo concerning guidelines for “soft” opening of businesses next week implementing “social distancing”, mask wearing, disinfecting frequent touch surfaces, as practices. Chris Branch and Tanya Craig to draft a memo for review by all commissioners next week.
Public Works Report – Gravel bids, none. Returning to full staff next week. Bridge update. Paving.
Closing remarks

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Meeting Summary, 4/27/2020
Speaker, Kim Herriman, representing demonstrators outside meeting: Voices support for Okanogan County to lift its lockdown and allow businesses and individuals to make their own choices as to whether or not to comply with Governor Inslee's directives. The basis of this thinking is that people are responsible and will do the right thing. Commissioner DeTro fully supports the demands of this group and does not agree with Inslee's directives. He thinks people will do the right thing and should have their choice as to how to be safe, with involvement of Health Dept. He will not take any vaccine unless the liberals in Congress take it first. Commissioner Hover states businesses must be opened at some point, but that the rights of individuals to feel safe must be considered also. It may be each individual's choice, but when your choice affects other people, how will it affect everything overall? He believes a decision must be made by the county so that everything is clearly understood by May 4. Commissioner Branch states that it is imperative not to act too quickly in "opening" the county. Do not politicize the issue. The county should rely upon data from statewide and local health officers and any loosening of the directives must account for the possibility that data will show a worsening of the situation; in that case, there must be a back-up plan to put restrictions back into place. However, the necessary data is not yet available due to lack of ability to test. It is more useful to have each type of business present their plans to prevent spread of the virus rather than to issue mandates. Discussions: definition of "existing" construction projects; 2 new grants from state; legalities surrounding video recordings of meetings.

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Discussion -Requests to Open County For Business-Commissioners Part 2- 50 minutes

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Discussion -Requests to Open County For Business-Commissioners Part 1- 50 minutes

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NEWC Mtg April 24, 2020 Part 2 - Audio recording 27 mins

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North East Washington Commissioner's Meeting, April 24, 2020 Part 1- Audio recording 44 mins

Amended order pertaining to Overnight Transient Accommodations during COVID-19 in Okanogan Cty

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BOCC Session 4-22-2020 COVID-19 Formulating plan to go forward, form task force, investigating employment of ZOOM video technology to allow larger virtual group meetings.

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Audio recording BOCC 4-21-2020Time stamps BOCC Audio 4-21-2020
Commissioners Detro, Hover, and Branch; Sheriff Hawley; Lanie Johns
00:00 Comm Detro discusses claim by Franklin Cty Comms that Gov. Stay Home Stay Healthy (SHSH) order is unconstitutional. Presses other Comms to “open up the county” due to economic impact.
17:00 Amendments to Resolution 51-2020 “restricted in operation under the Gov’s Stay Home Stay Healthy Order” until May 4, 2020. Amendments approved.
24:00 Approved meeting minutes for April 15.
28:30 Overnight Rentals Letter – Getting out to interested parties
33:17 Sheriff Hawley- Looking for changes to SHSH order by regional areas. Wants a plan to move forward. Comm plan to discuss the plan on Monday, April 27.
38:15 Comm Detro – Revisits constitutionality of SHSH order

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Audio recordings BOCC 4-20-2020 session

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Summary of 4/20/2020 BOCC meeting and Commissioners' positions (notes attached.)
Summary of meeting: Most of the meeting consisted of Covid-19 discussion, specifically regarding how to amend the order under Resolution #49-2020 to coincide more accurately and clearly with the Governor's order regarding hospitality/hotel-motel accommodations etc. Additional topics such as essential vs. non-essential, public contacts attacking Commissioners' actions, constitutionality, and the situation county-wide discussed. Meeting on Tuesday at 1:30 begins with public comment session.
Summary of Cmrs' positions:
Branch: Let's leave the politics out of Covid-19 actions. The leveling curve is from incomplete data at this point. But additional state-wide data overall shows a quick backing off could bring on a "double-whammy." Hover: Messages on both ends of the extreme from the public. Some people have been saying I'm not following the Constitution. I don't agree. One person's right to feel good about their health and safety is not less important than other rights.
DeTro: I think we need to start pushing back against the Governor.

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Summary of Significant Discussions/Actions: 4-14-2020
Covid-19 issues disc, BOCC will contact Ecology for extension on WRIA/water timelines. BOCC reserves Mondays at 1:00 to deal with important issues in view of the current situation and the need to consider them as they arise; Bids for Newspaper of Record bids opened; Figures to be calculated and public hearing announced; Letter to Governor re construction dilemmas, making single family residences essential (County will send letter.) Covid-19 issues, Resolution #49-2020 re Overnight Transient Accommodations, Hospitality lodging, etc. Lengthy discussion of compliance with state guidance, Commissioners' position/enforcement. Public Works update; Board of Health meeting, Community Health Report, Covid-19 Questions/Answers.
Just Received: Commissioners are meeting tomorrow on Wednesday, April 15 at 1:00 pm to consider extending their declaration of emergency via resolution 50-2020. The previous resolution 45-2020 expires on Sunday April 19.

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Summary of significant discussions:
County Burn Ban: Commissioners discuss whether or not to institute a county burn ban. They decide not to issue such a ban, but to have Maurice Goodall issue a press release instead.
County travel and Residential Construction Restrictions: Commissioners and Laurie Jones, Community Health Director from Okanogan County Public Health discuss a ban on overnight transient accommodations (OTA). Commissioners also discuss the ban on construction on residential property.
WRIA 49 Discussion: Some members of the WRIA 49 planning group are concerned that they’re not making progress towards a report because it’s being bogged down in process minutia.

3-20-2020 BOCC declaration of state of emergency due to COVID-19 Virus.
Click on link below.
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BOCC meeting 3-9-2020 can be viewed on our You Tube channel. Note: Best audio is with use of headphones.

Afternoon session
4:00 PP introduced as new Planning Director.
5:00 AHub begins the Planning Department update. Grant Amendment, WRIA 49
7:40 AHub discusses upcoming Planning Commission meeting. They’ll continue to discuss water rights goals and policies in the Comp Plan.
27:19 AH and CB discuss procedures and requirements for hearings for the Planning Department.
32:55 Public Hearing for a Budget Supplemental Appropriation (of $5485) Emergency Management. LJ says MG can’t attend but can be reached by phone. AH would like to discuss this matter with MG and moves to change the hearing to next Monday at 2 PM. AH, BC and LJ talk about ways to encourage staff members to attend such hearings. Motion to move hearing to March 16 is passed.
43:00 Commissioners wait for the Oroville/Tonasket Irrigation District (OTID) meeting to begin.
1:00:00 Meeting with RR scheduled to begin after OTID discussion.
1:01:30 Discussion of a bill for $4420.99 that OTID has received from Okanogan Public Works. JO makes the case that the bill should be dismissed. JT, JO and the BOCC discuss the situation. Commissioners decide to mull it over.
1:14:00 RR discusses ongoing issues with property he owns. He says he would like it known that he’s discussed this with the Commission on several occasions. Commissions & LJ show him how to make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from LJ and explain the procedure to him.

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Summary: Civil Attorney: Water issues, Potential arbitrators over a grievance, Executive session with AHu, BOCC & DG. Potential litigation, Inter-Local agreement with Brewster, Interim Planning Director: WRIA, Amendment to grant, Agreed changes into the Comp. Plan, Inter-Local agreement Brewster, Admin & Fair Ground Maintenance: North fence Fair grounds, Split HVAC system, ½ time custodian Courthouse, Boiler for floor heating Agriplex, Agriplex 2 HVAC units, Fair Events: Old portable dividers, WIFI at Annex, Fair cost for the use of Grounds, New arena/racetrack barn, Propane & electricity usage, Projects on the grounds, Social media, Fair Board & “Little Beef” barn, HR & Risk:, BOCC Misc: Tonasket Ranger District transfer to Colville NF, PW Bid Opening, Public Works: SW Updates – Personnel, SW Annual training, Apple Maggot, Community Compost Project, Maintenance & Roads, Statler Bridge, Omak-Riverside Eastside overlay, Surplus, Plans for contingency issues due to Corona, Public Comments: None, BOCC Misc, Exec Session: Interview of possible Planning Director

BOCC meeting 3-2-2020 can be viewed on our You Tube Channel. Note: best audio quality is with use of headphones.

Okanogan Board of County Commissioners
March 2, 2020
Morning session
6:11
Dan Higbee discusses:
Definition of agricultural buildings
Rebids for a new pickup truck. The vehicle will be bought from Sunrise Chevrolet in Omak.
2019 Annual Report
16:05
Lauri Jones from the Public Health department has called. AH requests some information about the department’s vehicles. There’s also a discussion concerning the Coronavirus situation in Okanogan
County.

Afternoon session
5:00
Salary Review for Anna Lyon, Manager of the Noxious Weed Control Board. Commissioners decide to meet with two members of the Weed Board before making a decision. Lyon hopes to be able to get two board members for Tuesday, March 10, or as a backup, Monday, March 16.
28:46
Brief discussion concerning BLM approval for Patterson Lake and grant approval from DOE for
$50,000 which would include Patterson Lake. They don’t yet have the final paperwork for either of these.
30:50
Commissioners go into Executive Session to conduct a job interview.

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Summary: Admin & Fair Grds: Possible split system, Lighting in the Agriplex Floor heat at the Agriplex, Fair north end Fence move, County auctions, Fair Events: New Fee Schedule and Contract form, In-kind section, Potential camp host, Entertainment contracts, Exec. Session: AHu, BOCC, DG – 110.1(i) Potential litigation, Risk & HR: Possible shared Senior Planner position, Claims in Public Works, Cleanup on Salmon Creek, Central Services: Servers, New Back-up systems, Replacement costs, Fiber to PW, RFP for new website, Wireless routers, New entry level employee, Network Analyst position change, Cyber Security training, Arnie Marchand – Oroville City planning: Possible part time Planner position, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Statler Bridge, RAP preliminary, Big repair/rebuilds on roads, Two updated PW policies, Option of Enterprise offering fleet arrangements, BOCC – Misc: Purchase of Miller Pit, a Bid package for crusher work, “Learning Analysis” for the Spring Coulee fire, old pits in the Methow, Miller pit boundary Survey, Public Comment: Discussion of criteria and process around sub-area planning, Continued Public Hearing - Ord. 2019 – 11: Interim Land Use Control: written comments – a wide range from no to more, Conflict between Instream Flow rule, RCW & WAC, possible unintended consequences, Continue public hearing July 28 @ 2:00, Close written comments, Dave Hylton – Public Health, BOCC Misc.

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Summary of Significant Items: Methow Interim Control Ordinance: If hearing held within 90 days, RCW 36.70.795 allows interim ordinance to be renewable after 6 months if there is a plan. Hover requests addresses of those commenting if possible. Planning commissions/Watershed Councils: AH asks AHu to bring up to PC that in the Methow there is a watershed council that could be a resource for them for integration with the implementation plan for WRIA 48, particularly an upcoming WDOE presentation on rule revision. CAO vs. Shorelines: AHu alerts BOCC to inconsistencies among CAO, Shorelines/Channel migration zones. Options discussed. NACo: (National Association of Counties) - Offer to produce free videos for county website, and videos for county businesses and other interests on website.

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Summary: Fair Events: Rename a building?, NCW Friends of the Fair Auction, Contracts – Entertainment, “Welcome to the Fairgrounds” sign, Work-in-Kind for youth & indigent for rental or usages at Fair, Exec. Session. Potential Litigation, HR & Risk: RFP for new website in progress, Finance Committee: Cash on hand, Bank Depository letter, Work-in-Kind @ Fairgrounds, BOCC: Review of afternoon business, franchising and franchises on East Lake Sewer, Public Hearing: Utility Franchise – Domestic Water - Copple Rd, Building Department: PU bid be rejected and then rebid, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Statler Bridge, BOCC, Public Comment: GT & AH discuss PC, R. Rylander: Discussion of history and difficulties over plat subdivision, permitting

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Summary: Fairgrounds: Beef Barn/Queen Project, Booth dividers for vendors, Fair Board appointments, LED lights for Agriplex, mini-split ductless heaters for Annex, Auditor: Ballot boxes, voter registration, annual report, candidate filing, Twisp License Sub Agent, Public Works: chipper from Ecology, DOE Leachate testing request, Statler bridge, Emergency notification protocol, LID STP grant update, Pertinent State Bills, Public Health: updates, pay grade revision to reflect current job descriptions, Hep A, Corona, Opioid Epidemic. Environmental Health – septic system installer classes, free Hep A vaccines, staffing, kudos to emergency management. Risk Management – public record requests of staff information, union negotiations.

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Labels: Update – Planning Department; Public Hearing – Legislation to Authorize Local State Shared Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing.

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Summary: Civil Attorney: Records requests, New Fair documents, Yakama Nation needs; Interim Planning Director: Planning Commission, More Fully Planned Sub-Unit process, Comp Plan general policy & goals, WRIA 49 add alternates; Fair Events: Fee schedule review, new contracts, costs of kinds of events, Enlarged old photos with barnwood frames, Work in kind process for youth and low income; Risk & HR: Draft resolution on Fair handling of cash, Union agreement for the Road Dept; BOCC Exec. Secretary: Records request, Grant Writing USA workshop; Dispatch: Dispatch advisory board, Contract agreements from sub districts, Project Manager position, Dispatch conversion to Enterprise Fund, Costs to sub districts are based on call volume, Equipment @ Tunk & Coulee Dam, Screening for Coronavirus on 911 & EMS calls, Standards of performance, State of Dept. of Corrections; Public Works: Road & Maintenance, Purchasing policy revision, Service Truck purchase, CRAB RAP projects, Public Works projects - WRIS NEB, Miller Pit acquisition; Public Comment: None; Miscellaneous: BOCC travel stipend; Fair Queen Whitney Wilson Fair Improvement Project: Cleanup, re-build & use of unused Beef Barn as a “Little Beef” barn; Building Dept.: Staff job descriptions & wage scales.

BOCC meeting 2/3/20 PM. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.

Click on time stamp to go directly to that point in the video.JD—Jim DeTro AH—Andy Hover CB—Chris Branch LJ—Lelana Johns—clerk to the County Commissioners CH—Cari Hall, County Auditor TH—Tony Hawley, County Sheriff MG—Maurice Goodall, Emergency Management AHub—Angie Hubbard, Interim Director of Planning Afternoon session
00:00 Commissioner Branch and note-taker discuss the importance of fire departments.
1:54 Angie Hubbard discusses alternative members to a WRIA committee. The city of Okanogan wants Mayor Jon Culp as its alternate and the Economic Alliance wants George Brady.
3:10 Angie Hubbard discusses filling a vacancy on a Planning Unit. Since no one has expressed interest, the position will go unfilled.
4:25 Planning Commission meets tonight. Members have received a rough draft of the plan and Hubbard talks about what she expects the commission to discuss.
21:50 Commissioner Hover leaves to attend a discussion about a new Lidar (light, detection and ranging) system.

BOCC meeting 2/3/20 AM. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.

Click on time stamp to go directly to that point in the video.
JD—Jim DeTro AH—Andy Hover CB—Chris Branch LJ—Lelana Johns—clerk to the County Commissioners CH—Cari Hall, County Auditor TH—Tony Hawley, County Sheriff MG—Maurice Goodall, Emergency Management AHub—Angie Hubbard, Interim Director of Planning Morning session
3:20 Discussion with Sheriff Hawley & Auditor Cari Hall concerning security at the Auditor’s office during elections. Cari Hall says the Washington Secretary of State has urged the county auditors to be very security conscious during the 2020 election year. She has discussed security arrangements with the Sheriff’s Office.
9:05 Cari Hall discusses the new Sub-Agent’s office in Twisp, replacing the office that closed several months ago. The office can provide full licensing, car tabs, title for a new car, etc.
11:05 Discussion of Emergency Management billing with Maurice Goodall and Cari Hall. Hall tells the Commissioners two different ways to deal with billing from 2019.
33:10 Maurice Goodall gives a brief update of Emergency Management.
35:40 Commissioner DeTro corrects the minutes of January 28, 2020. The Commissioners also discuss their new floor mats.
40:20 Commissions Branch and Hover discuss the upcoming 4 th annual North Central Washington Tourism Summit in Wenatchee on Thursday. AH will be unable to attend.
41:30 Commissioner Hover corrects the minutes of January 27, 2020.

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Summary of Topics Discussed: Questions regarding weekly Consent Agenda; Discussion of state fuel tax, roads, traffic; Update on State Legislative Session & discussion - Jim Potts; Duties of County Planning Commission, date of creation, clarifications needed; LTAC membership; Meeting with Ameresco reps Rob Henealine and Kirsten Deilson re County energy project: Complexities of new Commerce grant applications, well locations; contract, & more. Public Hearing tonight (Interim Control) and staff report (very brief.) Two Executive Sessions, one dealing with Lifeline.

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Summary: BOCC: Talk past the 3 min. limit, Interim Planning: WRIA meeting Thursday @ 6:00, Reach by Reach & lift moratorium?, Fair Events: Auditor & Treasurer – State Audit, New fee schedule and contracts, Irrigation system upgrade, Camp Host, Relay Race group, Potential Gun Show, Vintage Faire back in 2021, Can sell advert space, Admin & Fair Maintenance: Agriplex vacuum, Surplus auction, Civil Attorney: Interlocal agreements for Building Inspection services, Exec Session – 110.1 (i) Potential Litigation, Settlement Agreement on Records request, HR & Risk: Chewiliken cattleguard, Assessor’s Office: MJ funds to Counties to cover indigent defense, Supervisory Drafting position & adding Drafting tech position, Software update, Levy Process, Open Space removals, Methow Valley Montessori Pre-School, software vendor for new assessor’s photos, Public Works: Travel advance, SW office, WSDA Green Waste Permit, Parametrix update, Maintenance & Roads, Snow Blower, Salmon Creek Rd truck incident, Purchasing Policy update, Public Comment: None, Misc. Business, DMO 2019 Annual Budget review / OCTC: Slide Show, OTAK, Obtaining Tourism/Housing info, Ag Pest Control: Apple Maggot, Codling moth, Little Cherry Disease, Misc. Business

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Public Hearing on Interim Control Ordinance 2019-11, 1/27/2020

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Miller Pit Resolution

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Summary: Fair Events: Meet with Auditor & Treasurer, Current Fee Schedule, Checklist for users, events, 15 Current event deposits, 7 pending, 13 inquires, Possible location of a north end advertising, Possible location of a north end advertising, FAC to update their policies, code of ethics and procedures, State Auditor last 3 exit details, Risk & HR: New Fair Events Manager, Mayors, jail & Sheriff on jail fees, New OBHC Director, “Lines” for closed basins, Finance Cmte: Current cash on hand is higher than expected, SW interagency loan, Working with grants, Public Works: New Tonasket Shop, Access to Chief Tonasket Park, Truck accident on Weekend - PW needs a clear policy to follow, Public Comment: MG (Emergency), GT (County Watch), Building: Quarterly Report, Loup Loup Ski Hill, Contractors, Weeds: Flowering Rush, Assessment Reviews, Updating the Weed policy, Methow Ranger District – Twisp River Restoration Plan: Proposed road closures, Code Amendment public hearing,

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Summary: Public Comment: Citizen comment concerning “revolving door” of prosecutor’s office, Civil Attorney: Building Dept. contracts, Record request, Research, State Senator Shelly Short, Admin & Fair Maintenance: Custodial opening, Sand filter - irrigation system, Part time custodial position, Heat Exchanger & Compressor, Fair Grounds LED, Building Dept: New truck, Misc: Rental rates for Hancock Building, Possible State surcharge on property insurance, HR & Risk: MRSC webinar, Executive session - negotiation strategy, Roster of Engineers & Architects, Planning Director, Grant - Office of Public Defense, County Auditor: No bad news, Assessor & Mfg Home, Elections, Sec. of State about security, Current elections, Fire District certification, Observe the election process on election night, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Johnson Creek @ Greenacres: CCT proposed culvert, Miller Pit, Statler Bridge replacement, 2020 Budget, Purchasing policy, RFQ qualified Architects, Windows in the PW Building, County Board of Health: Admin Reports, Community Health, Environmental Health, WDFW on Wildlife Population: How WDFW does population sampling in the Western Okanogan, Citizen Questions, Deer habitat the primary driver of population #, AH & JD – discuss anecdotal experience in contrast to survey results

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Summary of significant discussions
Update – Planning Department
AHu updates the commissioners on a grant proposal having to do with Salmon Creek and water being prepared in coordination with the Conservation District. The monthly Planning Commission meeting is being rescheduled from Jan. 27th to Feb. 3rd. AHu presents a spreadsheet summarizing permitting activity handled by the Planning Department, by month and year, since 2017.
Discussion – Courthouse Security – Dennis Rabidou
DR briefs the commissioners on the activities of a task force charged with implementing state legislation to ensure adequate security at courthouses across the state. Okanogan County is an early priority, due to certain unique factors. The task force is requesting an estimate by January 23rd for the infrastructure costs of improving courthouse security. The options for getting a rough estimate in that timeframe were discussed.
Discussion – Presentation Cattle Producers Grant Funding
SN informs the commissioners of a grant proposal for non-lethal deterrence of wolves to protect cattle. The grant will fund four positions (one in each of the northern tier counties – Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens and Pen D’Oreille) to work with Sheriffs Offices and investigate possible wolf depredation. State protocols for wolf removal were discussed and criticized. The cattlemen feel that a 10 month process allows the problem to spread throughout entire packs and that human presence (e.g. range riders) without threat does not provide deterrence. Lots of interesting views were expressed.

bocc_1-7-2020.pdf
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Summary: Civil Attorney: Records lawsuit, Services contract - Building Dept, Amendment to Code Section on record requests, Interim Fair Events: HS Rodeo, Finance Cmte: Supplemental for loan from SW Closure fund, Fair loan, Carryover to 2020 - $2.125 mil, Budget lines for State Auditor, Admin & Fair Maintenance: Interview facilities position, Adding people at Admin & Fair, First Aid kits, Sand filter - Fairgrounds irrigation, Building Dept: Inspection contracts with cities, Replacement vehicle, HR & Risk: Resolutions all drafted & sent to LJ, Employment contracts, Annual evals, Conditional offer for Fair Events position, Misc: Oroville Rural EMS, Methow Valley EMS, BOCC Clerk: LOA – Labor agreements with Teamsters, Letter of Support to State Commerce grant, Methow Valley Communication Commissioner, Draft letter to WDFW, County Clerk: Scanning of records project, Misc: Discussion of WRIA meeting and DOE advisory role, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads - Miller Pit permit, Miles Lake Dam, Frost Rd, Statler Bridge Replacement, Transfer Stations operation manuals, Purchasing policy update, WASCE meeting with WSDOT, Windows in PW Building, State Audit costs, Public Comment: GT - Citizen & TV District, Department Heads & Elected Officials Meeting

NOTE: no coverage Jan 6, due to inclement weather.

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Summary: Civil Attorney: Ex Session. 30 Min. Pending litigation, 2 cases. BOCC & DG, HR & Risk: 3 resolutions, Fair candidates, Emergency Services contract, Janus Decision, Weed position, Misc: 3 resolutions, Law Enforcement agreement, Discussion possible salary increase: elected officials only, Citizens Salary Commission, discussion 2020, Approve proceedings, HR: Fair position, Planning Director, Public Comment: Mary Iglesias: Methow area, Citizen mitigation input on gravel pit, Misc.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS:
Vet’s Relief Board: Official composition and operation of Board clarified, Home Outreach greatly improved; Emergency Management Director: Technical details reimplementation of salary increase for EM Director Goodall; Contract discussed; Methow Interim Control Public Hearing, Jan. 27th: AH determines it should be at Barn in Winthrop rather than Twisp; Planning Commission meeting changed to another date. Vaughn Jolley Short Plat Application: Will be affected by Interim Control, but Jolley still wants a hearing. To be arranged. Veranda Beach: They now want more home sites instead of a lodge. Microphones: After note taker complaint in re sound, it’s discovered that mics are going on and off in a totally inconsistent manner. Branch suggests that electrical spray be tried. After lengthy experimentation and discussion, that seems to work. Highway 153 plowing: Public Works and BOCC very concerned about safety issues with current changes re ice, plowing & sand at state level. DOT has been contacted. Fire Assessments in re “No Man’s Land” - discussed; Employment Agreements: Kelly Ross, Josh Thomson, Tanya Craig.

Note: no CW coverage Dec 24, commissioner session reduced.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS:
Comm. Hover will not drive over from the Methow tomorrow, due to blank agenda tomorrow. Reasons for large increase in bills from State Auditor explained. Executive sessions evaluating employees’ performances: Dan Higbee (contract approved) and Maurice Goodall (lengthy discussion as to whether the County or the Emergency Management Council should hold his contract.) Needed improvements in clarity of regulations and procedures of Emergency Management Council/Commissioners are identified. Retroactive salary increase to Goodall ok’d. Difficulties in Commissioners receiving each others’ e-mails during meetings discussed. December 18th minutes (in which Interim Control is Imposed) - discussion of correct adjournment time. Changes in format of BOCC meeting minutes and discussion of last-minute changes in agendas. Agenda and changes will now be at the top of the minutes, Conflict: January 27th: Hearing on Interim Control Ordinance in Methow Valley at 5PM, Planning Commission at 7PM in Okanogan. Debate regarding Methow Basin Plan, water quantity solutions, goals, how to determine public opinion, etc. Public participation: gate on French Creek road in light of Summary Judgment that it is a county road.

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Summary: District Court & Justice: Time spent on domestic disputes, Union negotiation, Budget approved for 2020, BOCC Clerk: Reviewing various department purchases, Interim Fair Events: Okanogan Dogs, Outdoor light, Porch roof, Admin & Fair Maintenance: Ameresco & Alcedo emails, Repair of Water Heater, Civil Attorney: Exec. session, Watershed Council, Finance Committee: Monthly budget & finance review, Missing budget info, Computer issues, Fire Districts, Vehicle Reserve Fund, November cash in Current Expense, Revenue, Doctor in the Jail, Doctor in the Jail, Expenditures & Carry Over, Public Works: Roads & Maintenance, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Statler Bridge, Purchasing Policy Draft, Discussion of Emergency Preparedness, Misc: VSO, Salary of the Emergency Manager position, Emergency Advisory Committee meeting, HR & Risk:, Housing Study Review & Recommendation: Sets interviews for Jan. 15, Misc: Fire Dist. #3, Lake Management District Special Assessment Rolls, Approve proceedings

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Summary: Public Hearing- Lake Management District Appeal, Interviews Planning Director, WRIA 48 Planning Unit Technical Meeting, January 9 and 10, Ecology Grants, Payroll Vouchers

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Summary: Civil Attorney: French Creek, Public records, Planning ordinance, Admin & Fairgrounds Maintenance: Request part-time employee, Fair Events: Spring horse race, FAC meeting, Bathroom door, Daily reconciliation of books, Interim Planning Director: Exec Session: 110.1(i) – Pending on ongoing litigation, Miscellaneous: General discussion in assumptions of surveys of property and boundary lines, HR & Risk: Planning Directory interview questions, Fair Events position, Department Head performance reviews, Assessor: Update on Cannabis, Fire District #4 annexation, Public Works & SW: Waste Characterization, MTCA Funding mtg, Maintenance & Road, Request to close Public Works & SW offices, Miller Pit CUP, Statler Bridge, Purchasing policy draft, 2020 Budget, Public Health Board: Miscellaneous, Community Health, Environmental WSDOT: Consequences of 1st big snow in Methow, County concerns, Supplemental: Current Expense Equipment Reserve, Miscellaneous Business

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Summary of significant discussions
Discussion – Methow Valley EMS
The contract between the county and Aero Methow requires that all levee revenues collected by the county on behalf of Aero Methow be paid out in the same calendar year. Due to the timing of tax collections by the county, this means that Aero Methow would have about three months early in the year where they would not receive funding from the county. Evidently, this provision has not been strictly adhered to, but the state auditor has identified this as a problem. Potential amendments to the contract were discussed, involving establishing a reserve account.
Land Issues
RR tries to describe a complicated, long-lasting dispute between himself, a developer, Washington State Department of Transportation and the county sheriff’s office. After listening, JD asks what they, the commissioners, can do for him. RR is planning to sue the various parties. JD notes that the sheriff is an elected official and not accountable to the commissioners. RR expresses appreciation for being listened to.
Discussion – DNR’s Public Meeting
DNR representatives describe the process of selling parcels. Twelve parcels in Okanogan County are slated to be auctioned. Most of those are in the Methow Valley. DNR maintains a land bank to allow them to sell and buy parcels that are managed for school funding revenues. They have a minimum number of acres they are required to maintain ownership of, thus their sales and purchases are aimed at consolidation for management efficiency and increased revenues. Parcel values are independently appraised and that value becomes the minimum bid. Because of public comments, an informational meeting will be held on Thursday in Winthrop (?).

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Summary: WSDOT: Cost of De-Icer & sand, Local Director from WSDOT, Risk & HR: Sheriff’s Office admin – medical premium, Department head evaluations, Interviews for Planning Director candidates, Fair Events coordinator, Search & Rescue vehicle, Dispatch & Cmu: 92% of budgeted funds spent, Dispatch Advisory Cmte, Letter of notice, MicroWave project with WSDOT, Conversation around roads & developments, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Statler Bridge, Purchasing Policy Draft, NACE conference, 2020 Budget - Similkameen Trail, Edelweiss Sewer, Similkameen Trail facility plan, Web site update, Public Comment: none, Public Hearing – Various Current Supplements: 159 – 2019 Resolution, Miscellaneous: General discussion of Planning, Comp. Plan. Vision of future, Recognize economic needs

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Admin & Fair Maintenance: Storage container to the Fairgrounds, Maintenance needs 2nd, Quotes for the door at the Courthouse; Interim Planning Dir: DOE about an SEIS,Civil Attorney: Exec Session 110.1(i) Potential or current litigation; Interim Fair Events: Best Rodeo of the Year, Gun show booked, FAC meeting, Agriplex & storage of RVs; Door bid on Courthouse, HR & Risk: MV ski trail system; OBHC & DR: New Juvenile position, New CEO, Vehicles for Juvenile, Positions; Bid Opening: Omak / Riverside Eastside Road; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Statler Bridge, Purchasing policy, County Leaders Conference: WSACE, 102 Budget, Similkameen Trail, Emergency preparedness; Public Comment: GT - Apple maggot detected in 2018 in Oroville area, TV District; Planning Director interviews, Misc. Business, Methow RD: Twisp Restoration Project, Roads are hard to keep up with maintenance, E-Bikes a motorized vehicle, Work session with BOCC, McClure communication site.

BOCC meeting 11/18/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.

The Homeless Housing Coalition addresses the BOCC about two items of business:
01:45 - Request for funding from recording fees, and
53:00 - The hiring of a contractor to administer a program related to homelessness.

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Interim Planning Dir: WRIA: Discussion of NEB, Aspect Consulting will present, Columbia River people want to present about water available; Interim Fair Events: SC & Fair events coming to Kelly, Sam Buchart needed a price, Clarify use of the track infield, Cyclone fence on north end, Amend rental contract, Will review the fee schedule; Admin & Fair Maintenance: track issues; Public Works: AH asks about fence move, Maintenance & Roads, Solid Water office, WSDOT Coordinating, I-976, Statler Bridge Replacement, Salmon Cr. Rd @ Cowan’s, MVID/Barkley, Similkameen Trail, Methow Trail easements, Parks & Rec funds, On I-976; Treasurer/Auditor: Building Department Enterprise, Law changes – impacts; Exec: Session: Pending or ongoing litigation; Public Health: State Auditor Entrance Conference, 2020 Public Health Budget Discussion, Newer Vehicle purchase discussion, Community Health Update, Environmental Health Update; Juvenile & Judicial: Admin Services position, vehicles; Prosecutor: Felony Deputy Prosecutor’s position; Risk Management & HR: Pass for this now; WSU Extension: Brainstorming Session; Public Hearing: Liability Ins. Fund 146 Supplemental (Premium); Misc. Business.

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Civil Attorney: Risk Pool Attorney on the Federal Case, Similar issue at Jail, Records requests, French Creek issues, Dispatch concerns, OBHC agreement, Future Wise is OK with a delay; Fair Events: SC has left, Agriplex booked, Contract next year’s rodeo, Consider an overall fee; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Prosecutor’s Building, Surplus auction, Capital Facilities Plan revision, Aging and Adult care; Building Dept.: Building inspection services, Additional workload, 2020 Building Dept. budget, Building Dept. enterprise fund; BOCC: Public Health items; Prosecutor’s Office Budget Session, Treasurer & BOCC: Interfund loans; Public Comment: Okanogan County TV District; Community Action: Youth Homeless grants, Dept. of Commerce, Food & nutrition program, Homeless Fund, Lighting/Heating program, Succession plan.

BOCC meeting 11/4/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.

The topics discusses are listed below- click on the time stamp to go directly to that place in the video.
3:40 Planning Department Update. • Lake Management District assessments being challenged, • CXT vault toilets • WRIA discussion • SEPA appeals form filed without a $300 filing fee. (It’s being reviewed by Tanya.) • Wolf comment letter submitted
12:15 Commissioners discuss process for assessing the applications submitted for the Planning Director position.
17:40 Budget Work Session, Planning Department. Cari Hall, Lisa, Leah McCormick, Angie Hubbard & Rocky attend.
1:38:15 Budget Work Session, Search and Rescue. Cari Hall, Lisa, Leah McCormick, Sheriff Hawley with two others.
2:10:40 Budget Work Session,, WSU Extension. Cari Hall, Lisa, Leah McCormick, Sheila from Extension.
2:23:30 Cari Hall discusses two unexpected sources of revenue.
2:38:45 WSU Extension summary

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Public Works Dept update: roads, steam cleaning of yard waste, Statler Bridge, Salmon Creek Rd.

For previous minutes from 2019 go to the Archived Notes page.

Commissioners Agenda
To access the most current agenda for BOCC meetings, click here.

The BOCC meetings often include Planning Study Sessions conducted by the Director of Planning and Development. For the most current updates on the Study Session topics, click here to go to the planning department website, then click on the "Study Session" tab at the top of the page.

Our County Commissioners

(Click here to view a map that shows the Okanogan County Districts.)

To view a list of Commissioner districts by voting precinct, click here. (This list is current as of 2011 - some precincts may have been consolidated since then, but it is the most accurate we have at this time.)

Jim DeTro, Chair
Represents District 3 (Northeast Okanogan County)

Chris Branch, Vice-Chair
Represents District 1 (Southeast Okanogan County)

Andy Hover
Represents District 2 (West Okanogan County)

The Commissioners hearing room is located at 123 5th Ave, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840