2019 Archived BOCC notes
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Interim Planning: Planning Commission (PC) meeting; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Working on winterizing, Fire inspection, Prosecutor Bldg – door lock; Executive Session: Pending or ongoing litigation; HR & Risk: Planning Director, Misc. Business: Resolution – 137-2019. Specifications for Omak/Riverside Eastside road, Public Works building window replacement; Assessor: Working on 2021 tax year appraisals, Caught up and doing well, State Assessor’s Assoc; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Steam treatment test, Annual Construction Program, Barkely MVID Ditch, Public Works Bldg, Omak/Riverside Eastside Rd, Tonasket Shop property, Bridge Inspection, Statler Bridge, Salmon Cr. Rd @ Cowan’s, Similkameen Trail maintenance; Public Comment: none; Public Meeting– 2020 Title III proposals: Sheriff’s S & R needs, Conservation District; Misc. Business: Clarification on French Creek Rd decision, Pacific NW Trail.
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Fair Events: Rotary - waiver of security, C. Johnson funeral, Revenue for HS/Jr. Rodeo, Chargeable costs, Profit and no-profit events; Interim Planning: Rough Draft for Wolf Post-Recovery Plan; Public Works / Solid Waste 2020 Budget Review Session; Executive Session: French Creek, French Creek Road as public road; Public Works Report: Barkley, Public Works Building, Tonasket Shop property OTID property & Hwy 7; Prosecuting Attorney: postpone budget review, Public Comment: GT - TV District update, new Planning Director; Miscellaneous Business.
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BOCC meeting 10/21/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.
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The topics discusses are listed below- click on the time stamp to go directly to that place in the video.
00:01- 16:00- Interim Planning Director gives update on Planning Dept. 16:00- 39:00- Break and casual conversations. At 35:00Com. Hover discusses spraying of Patterson Lake. 39:00- end - Assessor Larry Gilman discusses budget for his department. |
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Civil Attorney: Interlocal for Sheriff’s and Pateros, French Creek Brief, Fire District 10; Interim Planning: Grizzly Bear comment (current draft is available for download in the left column), Aspect; HR & Risk: Planning Dept. Director, Fair Events, Flu shots; Prosecuting Attorney: Public Hearing on possible supplemental; Finance Committee: Payroll at 1.6 million each month, Sewer & Water fund, Investment Fund, Funds for Fair premiums, Paying off a loan, Roads Interest, Carry over into 2020, Levy Shift, Liability insurance bills, Timber tax revenue; Public Works: County behind on chip sealing, Maintenance & Roads, Bridge Inspection, Areas 3, 4, 5 and 6, Statler Bridge, Salmon Cr. Rd @ Cowan’s, Public Works Building window replacement, Barkely & MVID ditch project, Similkameen Trail, Citizen Comment: Stuart Pearl; Jim Brown, WDFW: Possible land acquisition in Methow, PILT, Additional O & M, Deer herd changes; Sheriff’s Office Budget session.
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BOCC meeting 10/14/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.
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The topics discusses are listed below- click on the time stamp to go directly to that place in the video. The meeting this week was held in the Sheriff's conference room due to the Commissioner's hearing room being used for planning memorial service for fallen fire fighter Christian Johnson.
00:00- 37:05- Meeting is late starting due to Commissioners DeTro and Branch being absent. IT dept comes in to assist with getting internet connection set up. 37:05- 44:45- Commissioner Hover discusses Economic Alliance projects with Clerk of the Board, Lanie Johns. 44:50- end - Commissioner DeTro arrives, IT dept continues to assist with technical issues. Continued on video, part 2. Part 2
00:00-11:35 - Commissioners discuss the letter they are going to send regarding the Grizzly Bear re-introduction issue. 11:35- 14:35- Commissioner DeTro askes about WRIA49 and issues relating to cannabis farms. 14:35- 16:50- Interim Planning Director Angie Hubbard updates BOCC on grant involving Aspect Engineering and WRIA 49. 16:50- 19:20- break 19:20- end - Budget discussion with County Treasurer, Auditor, and others. |
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The Public Health board preferred not to be videotaped, so we have posted handwritten notes for this meeting.
Summary: Public hearing regarding new fee for reissuing death certs. Voted and approved. Public hearing regarding proposed budget supplemental appropriation. Flu shots, approval of two contracts (DCYF & CPS). Community Health - vaping, Senate Bill 5181 (red flag law) Environmental Health - discussion of state legislation (WAC 246-272A-0020) regarding septic systems. | ||
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BOCC meeting 10/8/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.
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00:00 - Local rancher Austin Olma discusses open range issues regarding cattle and potential changes to the law.
21:50 - Commissioners continue discussion of open range. 28:50 - County Auditor reports on the county's readiness for the upcoming general elections. 32:20 - Auditor reports on a discrepancy found with the budget for Dept of Public Health. 46:15 - Auditor discusses funding of the WSU extension Master Gardner program. 51:20 - BOCC discusses upcoming public hearing on Fire District 10. 54:30 - Commissioner DeTro discusses Wildland Fire protection committee. 56:12 - Public Works Dept report. Casual discussion about Grizzly bear meeting the previous evening. 1:02:15 - Road Manager Gary George discusses issues regarding temporary employees. 1:17:15 - Kent Kovalenko (Solid Waste dept) discusses new office, steam treatment certification, visit from state DOE and legislators. 1:20:00 - Update on road conditions and maintenance. 1:23:08 - Update on Statler Bridge, Peter Dan Road, Salmon Creek Road, Upper Beaver Creek Rd, 1:24:45 - update on replacement of windows in public works building. 1:25:00 - Josh Thomson discusses opportunity for grants pertaining to installation of Electric Vehicle charging stations at county facilities. 1:30:45 - Update on Similkameen trail, and Enloe Dam. Commissioner DeTro mentions that PUD is going to Washington DC next week to request that the Enloe Dam remain in place. 1:33:50 - Commissioner Hover re-visits the Temporary employee issue. 1:35:10 - Discussion about putting county roads on NTTFI national register, and relationship with Coleville Tribes regarding road maintenance 1:37:45 - Commissioner Branch re-visits issue of road easement proposal in Tonasket. Video cuts off at this point. Discussion resumes on Video part 2. 00:00 - Josh Thomson mentions repair of Upper Beaver Creek Road that was damaged during salmon recovery project. Commissioner Hover comments on the problems that occur when another agency does work that damages County Roads, leaving the County responsible for the repairs. Commissioner Branch discusses options on how to best address the situation as a partner rather than an adversary. Commissioners discuss registered letters that have been received. |
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BOCC meeting 10/7/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.
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The topics are outlined below - click on the time stamp to go directly to that point in the video.
3:20 Via phone, CB invites DG to the BOCC meeting for the executive session. 4:20 BOCC convenes as Tonasket EMS district to approve the Lifeline voucher for $21,700. 5:30 Reconvene as BOCC. 6:45 Discussion of Grizzly Bear comment letter update. This evening, Congressman Newhouse will attend a meeting at the Agriplex to discuss reintroduction of grizzly bears. AHub points out that the commissioners will probably want to update their comment letter after that meeting. 8:30 AHub says she will meet with Aspect Engineering & Craig Nelson on Thursday, Oct 10, via phone to discuss WRIA 49 and negotiating a contract with Aspect. 9:15 DG arrives and along with AHUB, the BOCC goes into executive session for 24 minutes to discuss pending litigation. 33:25 AHub gives a brief update on the Comp Plan. 34:00 Monthly report. 40:00 BOCC adjourns |
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Civil Attorney: Working on records requests, Researching on some projects; Fair Events: Draft of a budget request, Partial waiver of Agriplex fee, Cost to County for supporting the Fair, Grizzly Bear meeting on Monday, Wedding coming up; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Safety Grant possibilities, 2 Hot water tanks, Soft water unit, Electrical bill for Fair grounds higher; Interim Planning: Yakama Nation response letter, Wednesday PC Meeting, Exec. Session: Evaluation of an Employee. SC & BOCC, Return to Open - SC : Letter of resignation effective Nov. 4, Vacancy on Fair Board, JD - SC has done an exceptional job and gone above and beyond; Miscellaneous: Past Overpayment to employees; Communication/Dispatch: Nov. 6 Prop. #2 levy, Overall things are good, Work on Prop. #2, Advisory Board, Replaced hardware, Repeater replacement, Budget, People in training; BOCC Exec. Clerk: WDFW - possible land acquisitions; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Buzzard Lake Rd, Statler Bridge replacement, Public Works Building window replacement, Peter Dan Rd: Slope repair, Purchasing Policy updates, State Auditor meeting, Barkely & MVID Ditch project, Similkameen trail maintenance, Gravel crushing at Greenacres pit, Need for possible signage.
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BOCC meeting 9/30/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Note: the videos are best listened to with headphones on your device.
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Planning Department Study Session
00:55- Letter from BOCC to Yakima Nation regarding Comp plan and DEIS (see left column to download copy of the letter) 09:20- Discussion about hillside that is sloughing at Veranda Beach 13:40- Update on Planning Commission review of Comp plan. Conversation about Fire prevention, water usage (as compared to Seattle), historical attempts to regulate development. 37:30- Interim Planning director offers support staff for Grizzly bear meeting next week 40:00- Clerk of the Board Lanie Johns discusses a letter that was received from the town of Winthrop asking for support for a grant application to upgrade sewer system. 42:00- 58:45Break, casual conversation. 58:45- Public hearing on Supplemental Appropriation for Infrastructure Fund 117, and Homeless Housing Fund 142. 1:08:45- Public hearing on Supplemental Appropriation for Crime Victims Fund 129 1:13:30- Public hearing on Supplemental Appropriation for ER & R fund 501. Regarding paint striping truck. County Engineer Josh Thompson gives statement supporting the appropriation. 1:19:30- Economic Alliance director Roni Holder-Diefenbach presents priority list for 2020 projects. (The list can be downloaded on our website at www.countywatch.org with the notes for Sept 30) The Homeless Housing Coalition discusses the details of an RFQ that needs to be done. Click here to go to the video (approx 30 minutes long).
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Court Admin: File Storage, Surplus list, State for Courthouse security with possible funding; BOCC Secretary: NE Counties Meeting, Grizzly reintroduction; Water Bank; Grizzly Hearing; Civil Attorney: Exec Sessions, Records requests, Interlocal with Riverside, Conflict Attorney; Fair Events: HS Rodeo, Fair/Arena sound system, Fair office staff, Budget costs/revenue, Supplemental to the Fair budget; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Costs of Fair to Maintenance,Interim Planning, HR & Risk: Okanogan HS requesting Sheriff’s officers, Criteria for service agreements; BOCC & Others: Possible hypothetical move of Tonasket RD to Colville NF; Oroville Harvest Shelter sewer project: CDBG grant award, Dept of Commerce, New grant opportunity, septic system upgrades and replacement, Seepage at Dairy Point; Public Comment: Non; Miscellaneous: Consent Agenda, Reviewing proceedings, All Staff Quarterly meeting; Miscellaneous: Vouchers, Amendment 1 – Homeless Housing, Public Hearing – Supplemental for Sheriff’s, Digital Broadband Planning Grant, Budget Amendment, Methow Valley Communication District; Scoping of Consultant Contract for DOE grants.
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Note- the BOCC meeting for 9/23/19 was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
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County wide burn ban will be lifted as of midnight 9/17/2019, Planning: Working on public records - Veranda Beach; Fair Events: State Auditor post audit, Cost of Audit, Loup Loup Ski Foundation, Fair office temp; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Rough draft of an after-action report on the Fair (this document is posted to the left); Civil Attorney: Various; Noxious Weeds: McClure Mtn access; Finance: All revenues are on course, no issues, Public Works: Revenue and expenses analysis, Solid Waste - Paint Product Stewardship, Washington Invasive Species Council, Maintenance & Roads, Buzzard Lake Rd, Hwy 97 Deer fence, Statler Bridge replacement, CCT road list, Barkley & MVID Ditch Project, Similkameen Trail, ER&R supplemental Budget, Surplus Dump truck; Executive Session: Potential or ongoing litigation; Miscellaneous Business
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Click here to download a copy of the State Auditor's report of the recent Okanogan County audit.
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Afternoon session of Okanogan County Commissioner meeting. The topics are outlined below - click on the time stamp to go directly to that point in the video.
01:00 - Discussion about authorizing a signature so Well Tracking Grants 02:15 - WRIA 49 planning unit. Discussion about the scope of work that Aspect Engineering will be doing. 04:15 - Update on Comprehensive Plan. Discussion about the Planning Commission request for an economic analysis and legal review timeline. 07:15 - Discussion about contract with town of Concunully regarding site analysis done by county for the town. 13:50 - Discussion about upcoming Grizzly bear meeting at the Agriplex on October 7th. 17:40 - short break during which BOCC discuss various subjects - reviewing how the Fair went, admin items. 27:45 - Commissioners discuss lifting of fire ban 31:10 - Applicant to the Fair Advisory Board, Brock Hires, speaks to BOCC about why he wants to be on the FAB. 40:20 - Commissioner DeTro discusses Farm Bureau outreach and funding for professional comment on the Grizzly issue. 43:00 to end - BOCC review paperwork and adjourn early. |
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Fair Events: Increase of gate, ATM operator, New security firm, Compliments on the new arena & track, Contracts, Work Source Career Expo, Halleluiah Event, Sound system; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Work order - old arena and rebuild, Big crowd Sat. night, Detailing of hours worked by Maintenance, Big puddles that need to be addressed, Layout design of a permanent irrigation system; Planning: Public records requests, Comp. Plan; Civil Prosecutor: Twisp interlocal agreement, Public records requests, Sheriff’s services to Brewster; Executive Session: Potential & ongoing litigation; County Watch: PC Informational meeting; Auditor: Fee Changes, Preliminary 2020 budget, Elections 101 training, 2019 general ballot, New fee revenue, Licensing appointee for the Methow, Fair Staff Hours, Disabled Access Committee; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Statler Bridge, Johnson Creek at Greenacres Rd, Public Works Bldg, Buffalo Lake Rd, CCT Road List, Conconully Sewer, Barkely & MVID Ditch, Barkely & MVID Ditch, Similkameen Trail, JD Misc, Comments on Buffalo Lake Rd; BOCC Clerk: Audit response letter; Public Health Board: Public Comment, Approved Vouchers, Payroll, Minutes, Consolidated contract amendment, Supplement budget, Annual Board Member Confidentially Agreement, Environmental, Treasurer report, County asked to previous $145,000,; BOCC Clerk: Misc Business.
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3:05 Initiating Governments meeting concerning two Request for Quote (RFQ) proposals: - WRIA 49 Planning Unit Targeted Basin Assessments and net ecological benefit (NEB) - Well tracking domestic permit exempt wells. Included in the discussion are Craig Nelson—Director, Conservation District, George Thornton--WRIA Chair, Todd McDaniel--Omak City Manager, and Jay O’Brian--Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (OTID) Director. BOCC approves motions to accept the FRQs from Aspect Consulting. The county will begin to negotiate a contract. 30:55 Commissioners discuss calculating household indoor water consumption. 39:15 Commissioners discuss formalizing agreement with Dept. of Ecology’s grant and details of the contract with Aspect Consulting. 42:45 Commissioners convene as Tonasket EMS District approve and the voucher for August contract with Lifeline. 43:50 Reconvene as BOCC. Discuss a draft of the grizzly bear comment letter. They discuss whether to join with other counties on a letter or not. 49:10 Commissioners discuss a draft of a letter from FEMA to be sent to approximately 507 people potentially affected by base elevations surveys. Their property may be included in the 100 year flood plain when it was not included before. 1:00:15 Sateekhwa Park, a city park in Winthrop, is on land owned by the County. Fire Adapted Winthrop has a fire management plan for the park and Winthrop wants the county to approve the Washington Conservation Corps to do the work. The commissioners discuss liability issues. 1:14:50 Commissioners discuss the Monthly Report. 1:16:45 VSP contract between the Okanogan Conservation District and the Planning Dept. 1:18:15 Commissioners discuss adopting a policy concerning volunteer work. |
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Part 2
00:50 Discussion of Homeless Housing Plan Addendum to the Professional Services Contract of the Okanogan County Community Action Council.. Lael Duncan is Executive Director of OCCAC. |
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Treasurer: Christian Johnson - Staff shortage & Fair coverage; Fair Events: No real issues, Fair; Civil Attorney: Oroville & Rural EMS contract with Lifeline, Fees for public records requests, Methow 2 cfs rule, Treasurer’s agreement; Building Dept.: Building inspections for cities; Planning: RFQ submission, High-density areas and Cannabis, Engh Rd Cannabis odor, Examining conflicts; BOCC: CB working to assist towns with building inspections, Ongoing planning issues?; Risk & HR: Witness advocacy - Prosecutor’s Office, Change part-time position to fulltime, BOCC in full support; BOCC: Resume soliciting, Employee morale threatened, No change to current policy; Building: Interlocals to cover city inspections; Emergency Services: DNR & County Sheriff joint investigation, Assisting with media; Misc. Business: Removal of 2 – 20’ containers from County Parking lot to County Fair, Powers of Planning Commission; Public Comment: Emily Sisson - Job description for Planning Director, GT - PD job description; WSU Extension: 2020Acting Director of WSU Extension. Mike Gaffney w/ Kayla Wells-Moses, Budget and Staffing.
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Note-taker for first part of the meeting had to leave for other commitments before BOCC meeting concluded. The written notes for the first part of 9/3 are posted above. The remaining part of the meeting is on video - topics are listed below. Click on the time stamp to go directly to that point in the video.
00:01- Joined meeting in progress. Quarterly update from Tonasket Forest Ranger District Kathleen Johnson. 2:10- Commisioner Branch asks about Mt. Hope project 22:30- Tonasket Forest Ranger update concludes and Commissioners briefly discuss signing of a contract (not sure what it pertains to, but it appears to be regarding hiring of a security company for the upcoming County Fair). 27:30- Commissioners discuss the planning director job description. Starting with review of previous discussion on the subject from last week's meeting. 31:30- Commissioner Hover discusses difference between Planning Director vs Planning Department. 33:30- Commissioner Hover reads from (revised) proposed job description of Planning Director. and the Board discusses particulars around the mention of Growth Management Act and working with the Colville Tribe. 41:45- Commissioner Branch suggests having a committee that assists in the decision of hiring a planning director. Discussion follows. 49:30- Discussion turns to salary for the Planning Director position. 1:01:15- Commissioners agree on salary range and the discussion turns to who is going to be responsible for Administrative jobs such as managing projects, writing contracts, etc. 1:08:30- Commissioners vote on posting the job for Planning Director. 1:09:20- Commissioners address a reporter who arrived after the planning director discussion started and review some of the things that were said before she arrived. |
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Civil Attorney: Reviewed some agreements, Oroville & Rural EMS levy passed, Public records requests, Exec Session – New filing from Yakama Tribe. New French Creek info; Fair Events: Overtime during Fair prep & Fair itself, Pig Barn, No more space for exhibitors, Agriplex committed except one spot, Tickets for passes on sale for $30 per weekend, $10 per day; Interim Planning: PC Board recommends hiring attorney/qualified consultant; Executive Session: DG, BOCC. 25 min. Return at 9:27. Ongoing litigation; Risk & HR: Potential Fair vendor of knives, Any problems?; Prosecutors Office: Requesting permission to adjust County policy barring unsolicited resumes; 6–year Transportation Plan: Proposed projects, funded and prospective, Enables seeking grants and funding & future planning; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Ellisforde Transfer Contract, Washington Invasive Species Council, Twisp Scale Replacement, Product Stewardship for paint, DOE Air Quality Grant, Peter Dan RD, Salmon Cr. Rd @ Cowan’s, Vacate platted roads in Methow, CCT road list, Barkley & MVID Ditch project, Edelweiss Sewer System; Public Comment: JD inquiries about progress in TV District. GT: nothing new; Treasurer: Comment & concern on status of TV District; CBDG Housing Rehab Grant Close Out, Misc. Business, Planning Director (PD).
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- County Commissioners confirmed the opinion of Interim Director Hubbard that a call regarding a potential Cannabis operation was located in a high density area. Since the application has not been filed, no decisions were necessary at this time.
- Discussion and explanation of why the county needs an agreement with the Federal Highway commission to receive grant money for construction of a vault toilet in the Early Winters vicinity. Methow Trails Assn will do the installation work. - WRIA 49 - brief discussion. Map of well locations handed out; includes developed and non-developed parcels. BOCC asks for further information to the added to map. Rob McDaniel appointed to fill vacancy due to Wyss resignation. | ||
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Civil Attorney: Canvassing Board, Public records requests, Dispatch service agreement, Solid Waste & Ellisforde Transfer Station, Prosecutor’s office recording witness, Conflict attorney, Supplemental budget request - Prosecutor’s Office; Fair events: County Fair preparations, Night Security Rover; Admin & Fair Grds Maintenance: Finishing touches on arena, Sheep barn, Clean up from all the work, Temp. in the Fair Office, Mural on the Agriplex & ecology blocks, Fair needs a big PR effort, Sound people here Monday; Interim Planning: Planning Commission met Monday night. Hearing on the Comp. Plan; Executive Session: potential litigation; Finance Committee: Monthly financial reports on County website, Summary Reports, Carry Over end of 2019: 1.2 – 1.5 million, Preliminary 2020 Budget, State Auditor, Grant funds - advertising on elections, PNT/Similkameen Trail funds, Oroville Ballot Box, Primary voter must declare a party; Central Services: Open position to Eric, Fiber line to Public Works, Internal staff meeting, Conference call system; BOCC Clerk, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, FHWA Bridge inspection, Statler Bridge, Salmon Cr. Rd @ Cowan’s, Petition to vacate platted, CCT Road list, Elmway Levee USACE project, Barkely & MVID Ditch project, Elmer City issue with sewer system; Public Comment: GT – TV District & Planning, Nancy Soriano – Planning Director, Consultant for Comp. Plan, Tunk valley water; GCDE: Form local CMTE, Possible actions for funding, Expanding a voting cute.; Public Hearing. Supplemental, Misc. Business: Building Dept. PU , Elections Officer position; Risk & HR: Tracking Resolutions and Jobs, Negotiations, Risk Pool visit, Civil Service.
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08:00 Commissioner Hover discusses a letter that was written to WDFW regarding willingness for County to partner with WDFW on purchase on land in the lower Methow Valley for use as a gravel pit. (Copy of letter is posted in the left column). 15:40 Discussion of letter continues as part of Planning Dept. update. 16:10 Interim planner askes about closing Planning office for a few hours for staff training. BOCC requests that one person remain on duty. 17:48 WRIA 49 planning unit building permit data. Interim Planning Director Angie Hubbard presents a graph that shows building permit data for that area for the past 18 years. (Copy of graph is posted in the left column) 22:25 update on well tracking grant application 22:55 Discussion of Comp plan comment period and possible extension. 25:00 Discussion of interim controls on reducing neighborhood commercial zones around unincorporated towns in Okanogan County. 37:50 Commissioner Hover asks Angie Hubbard about how she interacts with the WRIA49 planning group 42:40 short break. Commissioner Hover comments on work being done at the Fairgrounds. 46:25 Commissioner Hover discusses a letter he received requesting an interview about Grizzly bear re-introduction. 48:30 Commissioners Hover and Branch discuss language that is in the Planning Director job description 1:00:00 Discussion about WRIA49 planning unit, with Facilitator Craig Nelson, Committee chair George Thornton, and representatives from the inititating governments. Several members of the Farm Bureau are present in the audience. Discussion centers around the process used during the WRIA 49 meetings, and the possibility of obtaining water for mitigation. There is a rumor that there is 200 acre-feet available from the Office of the Columbia River. Commissioners Hover and DeTro announce that they are going to be attending all meetings of WRIA49 planning unit from this point on. Discussion about using consensus vs Robert Rules. Former Commissioner Ray Campbell presents a document from Farm Bureau member Dick Ewing to Commissioners. (A copy of this document is posted in the left column). 2:14:00 Auditor Cari Hall discusses issues regarding elections that have arisen due to new laws. She requests either a new machine, or an additional employee. The BOCC approves the creating of a new position and hiring a new employee. | ||||||
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WRIA 49 Planning Unit
AH notes a discrepancy between what the RCW (Revised Code of Washington) says compared to what the Washington Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) is saying and expresses the desire that everyone should be “on the same page”. Then the availability of 200 acre-ft. of water – potentially for mitigating for future development – was discussed. AHu notes the importance of being prepared to acquire the water when it becomes available. The commissioners wondered why Ecology had not notified the planning unit of the available water. AH directs AHu to find out when the next round of grant funding for mitigation projects will happen. Interim Control regarding pulling back the Neighborhood Commercial Zone around unincorporated towns. At the direction of the commissioners, the planning department is developing an ordinance for interim controls that would reduce the size of neighborhood commercial zones around unincorporated towns, on the basis that some zones are far too large to be served by town infrastructure. AHu reports that the map is finished and the language is under development. Planning Update 1:30 JD absent. LJ provides paperwork to the commissioners. After reading, AH makes a motion to transfer Public Works funds from one fund to another; CB seconds; motion passes. Lake Management District - Lake Osoyoos treatment invoice AHu – First invoice. Need to convene as board of Lake Management District | ||
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Interim Planning Director Angie Hubbard conducts a study session with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Click on the time listed next to the subject to go directly to that point in the video.
2:15 Commissioners convene as the Tonasket EMS District and approve a voucher for $21,700 for July’s Lifeline services. 3:30 Discussion of Planning Department Monthly Report. (Spreadsheet can be found in the left column.) 8:38 Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 49 (Okanogan River) Planning Unit 8:38 Request for quotations for two grants, etc. 10:40 Discussion of phones to be used for WRIA 49 meetings. 13:40 WRIA 49 membership list . Commissioners discuss filling the vacancies of Nicole Kuchenbuch and John Wyss. The discussion includes problems with using building permits to predict accurately future water use. CB says the task is to mitigate for domestic wells. 50:30 DOE has its policy interpretation and final Net Ecological Benefit (NEB) guidelines on-line and available. AHub will send it to the commissioners. Also discussion of the Shoreline Management Plan. 52:45 FEMA letter. The county has 30 days to make comments about accepting FEMA engineering methods. JD suggests AHub consults with Josh Thompson, County Engineer. Perry Huston received an email on July 17 saying draft of updated maps of flood plains should be ready for release in Fall of 2020. The county will get to look at them before they go out to the public. JD wants the map of Elway double checked. | ||
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Civil Attorney: Ok. Co. & WSDOT, cooperation with communications, new forms from Clerk’s Office, Executive Session review, question from a constituent; Fair Events: Office assistant sick, MOU, Track/Arena, Capital improvement thoughts, Possible Fall & Spring rodeos, fee schedule changes; Interim Planning: Water summit, Champerty Shores, Census 2020, Changes in Planning Dept.; Exec. Session. – Ongoing litigation (French Creek); Risk &HR: Executive Session w/ Risk Pool Attorney on phone. Current litigation, Job descriptions for BOCC – Planning & Com. Dev., Corrections testing; BOCC & Admin: Senior Housing grant, Franchise agreement; Assessor’s Office: Assessments on new construction, Adjustment Board hearings; Misc. Business: Budget allocation of Public Works fiber line, Statler Bridge Bid opening; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, 2020 budget & priorities, Similkameen Trail, Hwy 7, Tonasket Bridge north, Elmway Levee, Barkley & MVID Ditch, Purchasing Policy; Public Comment: none; Miller Pit Buy: Long-term asset for road material, Visual impact issue; Misc. Admin: BOCC Admin. Officer, Land use concerns, Superior Court use of BOCC Chambers; Public Hearing: Surplus of ER & R Dump Truck & Plow; Public Hearing (from 7/29) – Supplemental: Federal PILT to Current Expense Reserve; Question about Bio-Char; Clerk’s Office: Domestic Violence Funds.
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The following description contains the time stamps for the various topics discussed. Click on the time to go directly to the subject you are interested in.
1:50 Update on the Eastlake Shores Long Plat. BOCC grants preliminary approval of the Plat 2-0. 4:30 Reminder of the continued hearing on Purchase and Sales agreement at 2:00 PM next Tuesday. 5:17 Reminder that the WRIA 49 Watershed Planning Unit will meet at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 1. The time of the meeting was originally scheduled for 11:00 AM. 7:05 Update of the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) meeting. The group met last Thursday to discuss cost sharing programs to implement stewardship programs. Also discussed were two vacancies in the VSP work group, one in Andy Hover’s district (Dist. 2) and one in Jim DeTro’s district (Dist.3). Individuals will reach out to potential new members and bring the names back to the BOCC. 8:05 The comment period has reopened on the Draft North Cascades Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan EIS. The comment period ends October 24. Commissioners discuss potential comments which would be in addition to those the BOCC has already made. 10:33 AH and AHub discuss the status of the Comprehensive Plan. 14:45 Discussion to move the hearing, scheduled for 4:00 PM concerning Supplemental Appropriation, Current Expense Reserve, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Allocation to tomorrow at 3:15. |
Video of the Census 2020 discussion is on our YouTube channel. Click here to view Census presentation.
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Civil Attorney: Review of Summary Judgement on the French Creek, OBHC contract, Comp. Plan: date on hearing, boat races permits; Interim Planning Director: Capital Facility plan; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Fair Grounds Arena & Track, HVAC last week; OCCDA: Fee reduction for use of Agriplex Annex; Fair Events: Billboard issue, AED, LTAC funding, Fair camping contracts, Point of Sale contract for credit cards; HR & Risk: Court Commissioner, Part time employees in Juvenile, OBHC meeting with BOCC; Building Dept & Auditor: Procedural question, Funding Superior Court judges; Public Comment: Jennifer Ward (Tonasket Resident) - Tonasket City and Okanogan Co. Law Enforcement Service; Census Bureau Presentation – Road to 2020; Building: Purchasing of a replacement PU; John Culton, Sen. Murray Eastern Washington Aide – Assorted topics.
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Note: There are parts of this video with some skips, due to low bandwidth. The video is jerky but the audio is mostly clear.
ALSO: The Planning Director for the County, Perry Huston, gave notice last week and resigned as of Friday, July 19th. One of the assistant planners, Angela Hubbard, is serving as interim planning director starting with this meeting. 03:50 - Tonasket EMS voucher approval 05:11 - Comprehensive plan update (parts of this discussion have skipped). The gist of it is that the Draft EIS is out for public comment, and there will be a public hearing before the Planning Commission on August 19th. 07:25 - WRIA 49 watershed plan - next meeting Aug 1. Commissioner Hover will attend (in addition to Commissioner Branch), so notice will need to be published. 08:00 - Well tracking grant update 08:15 - Water Summit. Discussion of the procedure for notifying invited participants. Commissioner Hover mentions that the Methow Watershed council would like to be on the list. 09:35 - Planning Dept budget 10:48 - reminder of the Census 2020 outreach meeting. 11:18 - Champerty Shores sewer extension. Discussion about forming an LID and details of how the project will be managed. 15:40 - Discussion of how to structure the Planning Dept now that Director Huston is gone. (There is heavy skipping during this section.) BOCC approves resolution to officially appoint Angela Hubbard as interim planning director. 22:10 - BOCC do routine business such as approving vouchers, etc. |
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Staff meeting canceled, Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Temporary screens in the HVAC system, AH - new Methow Valley pit; Executive Sessions: Complaints or Charges against a public official, Potential or ongoing litigation; BOCC Exec. Secretary: HR for next week canceled; Finance Committee: Departmental 2019 Budget worksheets, Drug Task Force Fund, SW investment funds, Sheriff Special Fund, Scanning of remaining records, Revenue up from Federal PILT, expenditures are under target, Fair Facilities, End of year projections, State Audit, Bldg Dept., Budget meetings?, vehicle replacements; Public Works: SW: Ellisforde Landfill Closure, Apple Maggot update, Tonnage update; Engineer: Maintenance & Roads, Sub-standard cattleguard, Permanent vs Temporary M-2 costs, Hwy 7, Tonasket bridge north construction, Statler Bridge, Barkley & MVID Ditch, Edelweiss sewer force main; Public Comment: Jennifer Ward – Tonasket City & Police, John Oakes – return stolen guns, mfr. home permit; Building Dept.: Permits behind last year but ahead on revenue, Bldg Dept. Enterprise fund; Surplus 7 roll-off SW Containers, Noxious Weeds: Search and Enforcement warrants, Milfoil treatment on Lake Osoyoos, New County Weed Code, Zebra and Quagga mussels; Bid Opening: Domestic Violence Fund.
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Note- the start of the meeting is delayed several minutes while waiting for a quorum. There are portions where the video skips, due to low bandwidth.
10:40 - Public hearing on Ordinance 2019-10 (Amendments to minimum zoning requirements in lower Methow Valley). Planning Director gives intro and review of the ordinance. (A copy of this ordinance is available to the left.) 20:30 - public comments begin (2 commenters) 25:45 - Planning Director discusses his budget 27:43 - brief discussion about an issue regarding Oroville EMS levy 28:20 - Discussion about Crown Columbia/Lundgren water claim transfer that is before the Water Conservancy Board. County has been requested to do the Environmental Review (SEPA). 35:40 - WRIA 49 Planning Group update. 52:44 - Water Summit. Planning Director suggests that a facilitator run the meeting. 57:00 - Comprehensive plan update. 1:00:30 - brief mention of Census 2020 outreach meeting, M Tank Ceiling project, and Champerty shores sewer extension. 1:02:25 - brief mention of extension of the Purchase and Sale agreement for land in lower Methow (gravel pit). | ||||
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Civil Attorney: Professional services agreement, Letter of concern on immigration, French Creek Rd litigation (see documents attached to the left), Court of Appeals; Fair Events: Arena Roping Chute, Horse stalls, Commercial Building, Remand and Reload scrap; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Ameresco - Injection well & HVAC at the Jail, Mop sink at Agriplex Annex, Air bubble; Admin & Planning: WRIA 48 water rules, Tonasket EMS audit, Oroville EMS levy, Champerty Shores, Cannabis licensing; BOCC Exec Secretary: DIVCO agreement, Mid Valley Hospital support on grant; HR & Risk Management: 2ndhalf 2018 & 1sthalf 2019 Criminal Justice billings, Annual Loss Control visit, Employee ID Cards, Corrections testing; Misc. Business, Auditor: MOU with Oroville for ballot box, Elections, Pres. Election next year, Vote WA system, Precincts review, Licensing, Full payment to Building Dept, Fair facilities, State Auditor’s Office; Building Dept.: Wage increase effects, vehicle replacements, Discussion of changes; Public Works: Maintenance & Road, Primitive Rds, Statler Bridge, Hwy 7 - Tonasket N, Barkley & MVID, Edelweiss Sewer, Weed Spray program, Office Mgr. job, Leader Lake Rd; Assessor: Travel voucher for Wenatchee, Cannabis; TV District, Public Health: Community research on needs, infrastructure & services, Fuel costs, Purchase of new software, Personal vehicle mileage rate, Elected Officials position, Community Health, Environment; Resolution 84-2019: Statler Bridge, Public Hearing – Dispatch / Communications. 2/10 of 1% Sales Tax increase.
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Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP)
CN describes a problem, from the point of view of the Conservation District, with the project funding contract, involving the need for a signature by the county. This raises issues about who will be the responsible party in the case of non-completion of projects. He expresses willingness for the Conservation District to take sole responsibility for the execution of projects and suggests that they simply keep the county informed of project contracts that are being undertaken. The commissioners agree. Exempt well policies WRIA 48 PH is developing a draft water policy letter proposing mitigations that could allow additional exempt wells in water availability study areas (i.e., closed basins). Details were not provided. There was a lengthy conversation involving who to solicit input from. How to support the cities meeting their need for additional water was also discussed. The subject will be revisited next Monday (7/15/19). | ||
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Public Hearing on proposed gravel pit in lower Methow Valley 7/8/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
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This video is the public hearing that was held at the Okanogan County Commissioners hearing room to take comments on the proposed purchase of property near the town of Methow for the purpose of providing gravel for County road maintenance. The meeting started with an introduction by Planning Director Perry Huston who reviewed the proposed purchase and sale agreement. The Road Maintenance Manager, Gary George, then gave a presentation with details on cost analysis and comparison, history of the need for gravel and sand, and how the proposed site will be used. (A copy of the report that Mr. George mentioned is on this website listed with the notes for 6/24/19). That presentation was followed by several comments from the public. The Commissioners then had a discussion and decided not to hold a final vote on the property purchase at this time. They will review new information and discuss it again on July 30th at 2 pm. The time stamps for the various topics and comments are listed below - click on the time to go directly to that point in the video.
4:30 - BOCC Chair DeTro begins the meeting. Planning Director Perry Huston gives intro and reviews Purchase and Sale agreement. 15:45 - Road Maintenance Manager Gary George gives presentation 37:50 - Public testimony begins 1:08:40 - Commissioners discuss the issue some more. |
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Fair Events: State Grange went pretty well, Non-slippery floor mats, Sponsorships on arena fencing, Floor sink in kitchen area, Public input on the website; Planning & Admin: 2 Planning Commission vacancies, consideration of advertising a position opening, retaining experience and learning of previous appointees, keeping diversity and recognizing difficulty of finding suitable appointees; Civil Attorney: Exec Session. Potential litigation – French Creek, Treasurer/Assessor, an ongoing “Domestic topic”; Clerk’s Office: Records to NW Vital Records, RFP on Domestic Violence records; Executive Session – BOCC & PH: Performance of a public official; HR & Risk Management: Executive Session. DG, TC & BOCC. Current litigation, New HR; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Fairgrounds track & arena, Statler Bridge, Hwy 7 – north from Tonasket, Salmon Cr. @ Cowan’s, Barkley & MVID Ditch project, Elmway Levee, Edelweiss sewer force main, SOS grant for scanning records, Radar gap / NOAA mtg; Miscellaneous Business.
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1) Non-agenda item: poorly written Code causes problems. Final take-away: the purpose for items in Code should be made clear and supported in the Comprehensive Plan. In the case in point, there are contradictory definitions of Accessory Dwelling Units, Multi-family dwellings, overnight rentals, total impervious surface, “footprint” of dwellings, and garages. In addition, it was emphasized that interpretations of the Planning Department do not replace clarity in Code. Revision of some Code and related definitions must be done. (See Attachment “Definitions. DwellingUnit.070119”)
2) Water Availability Study Areas, WRIA 48: Mitigation Language edited. AH shares draft Wolf Ck restricted area draft mitigation plan from Ecology. Groundwater injection discussed, possible triggering of SEPA. Branch addresses necessity of sampling/testing vs simple review. Regarding this, AH states:” I like this because it talks about Ecology guidance, etc. When I hear Mr. Huston does this, does that. I don’t like it. I like it when I hear he is following the guidance.” Infiltration galleries, possible need for a more rigorous evaluation process regarding wells discussed. (See Attachment Ordinance.Amend17A.400.120.mitigation.07012019) 3) Draft Resolution: Exempt well policies, WRIA 48: Financing of mitigations: affluent vs average person. County’s possible role. Branch suggests mini-summit on county mitigation draft attended by CELP, Ecology, WRIA 49 Planning Unit, Water Conservancy Board, maybe others - all BOCC agree. PH to request dates from Ecology. (see Attachment Resolution.wria48.exemptwellpolicies) 4) WRIA 49 Watershed Plan Update: New Funding Request- Well tracking grant. Application for additional $250,000 grant is in, for things that could not be done with the $300,000: Prioritization, Net Ecological Benefit. (See Attachment WRIA49.NewFunding.AgreementTemplate.062119.Final.062819 2) 5) Census 2020: OFM has downgraded Okanogan County in relation to growth. We are now #29 out of the 39 counties. (See Attachment ofm_april1_press_release) | ||||||||||||
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Judges & Court: Audit of nutrition program at Jail & Juvenile, Part time transportation/detention position, Current overall budget at 43%, Town Hall meetings, Judge Culp – thanks BOCC, Juvenile/Jail 1/10 of 1% Sales Tax add-on; Civil Attorney: Conflict attorney, Immigration holds, FOIA request, French Creek; Fair Events:State Grange, Revenue from rentals, Location for Fair RV signage, Ticket booth entry, Arena components, Ecology blocks; Planning & Admin: Stop work order, Overlay for the lower Methow and Capital facilities; Executive Session, HR & Risk Mgmt: Fuel line, Complaint about ID cards, a Personnel & Administrative manual, Website upgrade, Burn Ban in effect; Auditor: Federal PILT, 2020 budget; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Fairgrounds track & arena, Org. Chart (see attachment to the left) Carlton drainage, Statler Bridge, Hwy 7, Tonasket Bridge north, Elmway Levee USACOE, Radar gap / NOAA, Similkameen, Seasonal Temp CDL drivers; Public Comment: Clearing House” for permits, Park; Department Head meeting, USFS – Tonasket Ranger: Rumor TRD might merge into Colville Forest, Forest Plan amendment for Old Growth, Changes to Wolf Protocol, Range Riders, Best way to contact County, Quarterly meetings; Public Health.
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Study session on proposed gravel pit in lower Methow Valley 6/24/19. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
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Click here to go directly to the video of the gravel pit study session. County Commissioners listen to Planning Director Perry Huston, and Road Maintenance Manager Gary George address questions from the public about the proposed purchase of land in the Lower Methow Valley for use as a gravel pit site. The study that was done in 2013 regarding the need for a source of gravel is posted in the left hand column, along with a power point summary of the report.
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01:44 Meeting begins. Public hearing on interim Ordinance 2019-009 (multi-family residences)
10:00 Public testimony from Melanie Rowland representing the Methow Valley Citizens Council. (Unfortunately the video skips at this point and the complete testimony is not audible.) 11:20 Discussion about changing the language in OCC 17A.400.120 to allow for more mitigation options for providing water to areas where it is limited. (See document in the left column. NOTE: THIS IS A DRAFT - NOT A FINAL DOCUMENT). 1:06:00 Discussion about how to provide public with a document that will show what the County's policies are on exemp wells in WRIA 48 (Methow Valley). (See document in the left column. NOTE: THIS IS A DRAFT - NOT A FINAL DOCUMENT). 1:53:50 Tonasket EMS audit 1:57:50 Discussion about proposed gravel pit near town of Methow. Community meeting was requested in the area to allow more participation from local citizens. 2:12:20 M-Tank ceiling project update 2:13:30 Comprehensive plan update 2:15:00 WRIA 49 planning group update 2:16:00 Code enforcement update (cannabis farm, salvage yard, lower Methow- the video skps at this point and some of the audio is lost). 2:22:15 Perry Huston talks about need for addressing lot size in neighborhood commercial zone (with respect to Comp plan). | ||||
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Civil Attorney: Cemetery District, Public Record requests, Assessor information request, SB 497 – Economy & Immigrant Workplace Act (Sanctuary State law), French Creek materials, Federal class action suit; Fair Events: Revised Fee Schedule, Fair Advisory Committee, Registrations & Contracts, Superintendents “barns” – Home Ec & Arts, Career Fair at Agriplex, Complaints on Agriplex event, Used floor scrubber; Admin & Fair Maintenance: M-Tank Beeman Contract, Mine exploration, Planning Commission; BOCC Exec. Secretary, HR & Risk Management: HR position, Sheriff at Brewster, Jail trying to fill a medical position; BOCC Exec. Secretary, Miscellaneous Business; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Wood Stove buy-back, 6-Year Trans. Improvement Program, Statler Bridge, Hwy 7, Tonasket Bridge north, OCOG, Similkameen Trail, Fairgrounds 5 CY dump truck, Road Side Hazard contract, Arena/Track; Public Health: Board of Health member has resigned, DCYF Contract, Update to Public Health software, Community Health Update, Environment, Water issues – Cisterns; Miscellaneous Business, County ID Card Policy, Study Session, Miscellaneous Business, Cattle Guard franchise.
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M Tank Ceiling Project: Revised contract with the architectural firm discussion of additional tasks (bid package preparation, review of bids and inspection of materials and workmanship). The commissioners approve the contract.
Purchase and Sale Agreement: The county is purchasing property in the Lower Methow Valley to use as a gravel pit. (See notices posted to the left). PH reports that 478 postcards for notification are prepared and ready to send out at the commissioners’ direction (to nearby residents). Discussion of public meeting on the proposed gravel pit. The commissioners agree on a study session, to be held on the 24th. Lake Management District #1: The commissioners act as a board of equalization for the Lake Management District #1. They discussed how to discharge that duty. Water Availability Study Areas Mitigation Language: The commissioners had a lengthy discussion with PH, DH and Di regarding the confusion over the legalities of building homes in closed basins. The Department of Ecology has been providing inconsistent information about what is permissible. CB advocated for declaring the county’s approach in a position paper, prioritizing 1) allowing existing wells to be used for domestic water supply, 2) supporting municipalities’ acquisition of water for future development and 3) pursuing a means of allowing development of existing lots. AH agrees. The potential for using cisterns was discussed; there are complications with the Department of Health policies. Code Enforcement: PH has recently issued stop work orders at two locations. AH asks about changing code violations to a civil infraction. DHi noted that current practices waste a lot of time and expressed the opinion that recording penalties against the property title is an effective solution; PH agrees. WRIA 49 Update: The Watershed Planning Unit intends to ask for money for an assessment model to identify which basins give the ‘biggest bang for the buck’ (presumably for mitigation activities). The Planning Unit has a vacancy due to a recent resignation. Interim Ordinance Changing R1 Zoning to R5 Zoning in the Lower Methow Valley: PH presents an ordinance establishing interim controls to change R1 zoning to R5 zoning in the lower Methow Valley. The commissioners unanimously approve it. A public hearing will be scheduled. (Copy of ordinance is posted in the column to the left). | ||||||||||
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Civil Attorney: Auditor letter of current litigation & suits, Jail – Safe Harbors – Immigrants in the workforce - new law, French Creek; Fair Events: Fee schedule, Progress on the track/arena; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Arena/Track, Workers having issues getting started, Replacement dump truck, Agriplex lighting options; Planning & Admin: Similkameen trail culvert cleanout, Maintenance rock in Methow, Beeman contract for the M-tank contract, VSP contract from DOE, 2 enforcements, DOE, Purchase of a County tax foreclosure; HR & Risk Management: HR position - 15 applicants, Possible signage at Solid Waste; Communications/Dispatch:Draft resolution for a Fall sales tax vote. Wording for ballot proposition, Advisory Committee by-laws, Staffing, No exit interview process; Sheriff: Car fire in the Aeneas Valley; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Similkameen Trail, Fairgrounds 5 CY Dump Truck, WSDOT US-97 Omak area study, Road Log Update, Searchable access County minutes, USDA grant money (Arena/Track); Public Comment: none; Treatment Services Manager& Therapeutic Ct. Mgr.; Washington Association of Counties update.
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Pledge of Allegiance; FPA (Forest Practices Application) in the Methow Valley; Planning & Admin: M-tank contract for ceiling, Supplemental budget for Planning Dept, WRIA & Aspect Consulting; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Fair maintenance employee, Outside lights at the Agriplex; Fair Events: Billboard location, Fee Schedule changes recommendations; Civil Attorney: Immigration holds, Noxious Weeds warrants to inspect, Interlocal for the County take on the Tonasket Municipal Ct. cases, Listing of various lawsuits & legal actions, Microwave network, FPA & County Shoreline Management; HR & Risk Management: Fair Maintenance & Veterans positions, HR assistant position, Resignation in Dispatch, Draft contract for OBHC, FPA & County Shoreline Management, Building Dept Budget example; Alta Vista Irrigation & City of Okanogan Improvement Project; Supplemental Appropriation for Noxious Weeds; Public Works: Arena/Racetrack, Maintenance & Roads, Solid Waste, Fairgrounds – 5 CY dump truck, FEMA 2014 & 2015 PW cost closeout, Federal safety call for projects, Audit on the ER & R; Review of Chewuch FPA application; Public Comment – None; Public Hearing – CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Planning Only Grant; Public Hearing – CDBG General Purpose Grant; OBHC Coordination Presentation.
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Civil Attorney: Treasurer office on a tax foreclosure, Clerk’s Office on serving of search warrants, Tonasket recall, Document research and FOIA requests; Fair Events: Changes for State Grange, Arena; Admin & Fair Grds Maintenance: Used floor scrubber, Compressor over the Jail, Heat pump replace over Planning and Building Dept, Fair maintenance temp jobs, Increase business at the Fair; Planning & Admin: Architectural fee – M-Tank, OTID Water Bank, Champerty Shores, Planning Commission; Finance Committee: Cash on hand & Investment balance, Planning Dept. at negative revenue, Revenue & Expenses, Fiscal Year projections, Fair Events use of credit card, State Auditor’s Office audit, Champerty Shores Local Improvement District; Hot Asphalt Bid #9140-07 Public Works, New Cattle Guard Franchise, County Wide Road Hazard Removal, Carlton-Twisp Road Speed Limit Petition, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, ER & R maintenance, Fairgrounds track; Public Comment – none; Central Services: Server update process, Security audit, PC updates, Patrol Car laptops, Telephone, Fiber to Public Works start date is July 8, Wireless; HR & Risk Management: HR Assistant Job Description, Temp positions - Fair, Department of Corrections Inmate Housing Agreement State prisoners - Felons on probation who have committed a probation violation; Noxious Weeds: Public Hearing for Supplemental. No Quorum, rescheduled. Will be continued to May 28 @ 10:45; Building Dept:State Auditor ruling, Wage & expenses are low; Dispatch: Communication Sales Tax Review, Public Hearing July 9; Approve BOCC Proceedings 4/29-30 & 5/6-7, Approve Consent Agenda.
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The general topics covered are outlined below. To go directly to the topic you are interested in, click on the time stamp next to it. When possible, we have obtained copies of the documents that are being discussed - they are posted to the left of this outline. 01:30 - Public hearing on OCC17A.400 (Water Availability Study Areas). Commissioners vote to amend and then adopt the interim ordinance. (document posted in left column)
10:05 - Discussion of proposed new paragraph 6 under OCC17A.400.130 (D). 39:00 - Discussion about timeline for Planning Commission review of proposed language 43:00 - Review of letter written for BOCC by Planning Director Perry Huston regarding de-listing of wolves. (Copy posted in left column) 46:20 - Discussion of Comprehensive Plan, and the difference between theoretical development potential, and actual development. 53:10 - Discussion about confusing County Code regarding multi-family dwellings. Perry Huston presents proposed ordinance for interim amendments to various sections of Code. Ordinance adopted by BOCC, Public hearing tentatively scheduled for June 17 at 1:30 pm. (document posted in left column). 1:12:00 - Discussion of WRIA 48 and 49, and the differences between the two. It is noted that part of WRIA 48 (Methow Valley) has different zoning than the rest. Perry Huston informs BOCC that he has started preparing an interim ordinance to change zoning in the lower Methow Valley (outside the Methow Review District) to 5 acre minimums. BOCC instructs him to finalize the document and bring to them for review. (documents posted in left column) 1:33:30 - Parry Huston updates BOCC on WRIA 49 tech advisory committee. They will be presenting a report to WRIA 49 group at next meeting on June 6. 1:38:25 - Update on code enforcement: Salvage yard in north county, Poorman Creek Rd in Methow Valley. 1:46:25 - Update on M Tank Ceiling project 1:47:10 - Update on Champerty Shores sewer project and Local Improvement district. 2:01:00 - Discussion of need to change County Code to clean up old language regarding change from Weed Districts to Noxious Weed Board. 2:04:00 - brief mention of Oroville EMS levy and Communications Sales Tax | ||||||||
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RFQ – M Tank Ceiling- The commissioners review submissions for the Request for Qualifications issued for the M Tank Ceiling project.
WRIA 49 watershed plan update - Okanogan Conservation District facilitator for the watershed planning unit suggests that three individuals be added to the technical advisory committee and is asking the county to agree. Code Enforcement- PH briefs the commissioners on a code violation and stop work order within the shoreline zone of the Twisp River. Non-scheduled subject: privately installed gate on an existing road- PH describes a newly-installed gate on private property along an existing road. Non-scheduled subject: proposed amendments (interim controls) to the Zoning Code's density provisions for R-1 (17A.40.060) PH presents a draft of proposed revisions to the Density ordinance that would establish interim controls reducing allowed density of development on lots currently zoned for ‘up to 5 multi-family dwellings per acre. | ||
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Civil Attorney: Canvassing certification, Another Tonasket Recall, Property tax foreclosure; Fair Events: Fair rental payment, RV payment envelope, Billboard location, repairs need, Community Service; Admin. & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Planning Dept. HVAC, Compressor at Court House, Used floor scrubber; Planning & Admin: Risk Pool discussion & Volker letter on Comp. Plan in Executive Session 110.1 (i); HR & Risk Management: LRI institute, Potential Counselor position, Therapeutic Ct. discussion, NCIData Fiber contract, Jail Services for cities; Public Works Utility Franchise, Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Tonasket City easement, WTC field trip & Public Hearing to May 23rrd, Box culvert on Salmon Creek, Survey contract, Levee rebuild near Twisp, Elmway levee, Oroville EMS levy, Fairgrounds track materials; No Public Comment, BOCC Clerk): Temporary Veteran’s position, Extension Office manager; WDFW – Regional Director Jim Brown: Wolf Management Policy Comment Protocol, 3 Processes- Periodic Status review, Possible moving of animals, Post-Delisting Management; Lack of knowledge and effort outside the NE & NC Washington, Budget issues.
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The topics discussed are outlined below, along with the time that they occur in the video. Click on the time to go directly to that topic.
4:15 Perry Huston introduces two topics to be added to the agenda: 1. A letter received from HomeAway.com, Inc., concerning nightly rentals in Okanogan County. (NOTE: A copy of this letter is posted to the left of this column) 2. Tonasket EMS monthly voucher. 4:55 Commissioners convene as the Tonasket EMS Governing Body. They approve the monthly voucher. 6:01 Reconvene as BOCC. 6:15 WRIA 49 (Okanogan River) Continuing to work on the buildable lands analysis. 17:04 Discussion of R-1, R-5 & R-20 zoning 20:50 Discussion about transferring water rights and the ramifications 36:50 Exempt segregations and Large Lot Subdivisions. Discussion of rules of subdividing large lots. Commissioners refer to RCW 58.17.040, 58.17.030, (which can be found here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.as... ) and Okanogan County Code 16.24.020 (found here: https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Oka... ) At 1:05:30, Perry Huston asks if the Commissioners see value in having processes on the books by which land owners can subdivide property and not prove up on water, roads, etc. 1:24:20 Brief discussion of the M tank Ceiling project. 1:24:27 Discussion returns to Exempt segregations. 1:47:20 Binding Site Plans Discussion of RCW 58.17.035—Alternative methods of land division—Binding Site Plans. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.as... 1:54:00 Comprehensive Plan update. 1:56:30 Planning Department Budget 1:58:40 Noxious weeds 2:00:05 Okanogan Housing Authority National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 2:07:31 Champerty Shores HOA and sewer extension 2:11:03 Mitigation Strategies 2:20:45 Okanogan County Community Action Council. Quarterly update by Lael Duncan, OCCAC Executive Director. (NOTE: a copy of the report is posted to the left.) 2:35:20 Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). Request for planning grant for Broadband planning action. At 3:08:58 Clerk Lanie Johns summarizes the discussion and the motion passed by the Commissioners supporting the grant request | ||||
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Fair Events: WorkSource person, Gate Ticket Group - RFP or RFQ, 75thFair Anniversary, “Training” Opportunity for Public Works; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Fair Arena and Track, HVAC unit; Planning & Admin: NOTHING!; BOCC Executive Secretary: NECOG meeting arrangements; Assessor’sOffice: Replacement software for the iPads, State PILT bill, Zone 4 - greater Oroville Area for re-assessment; HR & Risk: Conflict of Interest Policy for elected officials, Full State PILT, Payment for jail services, Looking at Jail usage; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, WTC Tour May 14-15, OCOG Mainstreet Hwy Study consultant contract, 2019 Federal Safety funds, Fairgrounds Track, Primitive Roads Resolution, Wood Chipper (Solid Waste); Citizen Comment: Vern Hirst – thanking the BOCC for opening more ATV, WATV routes; Supplemental Appropriation: Assessor’s Office; Therapeutic Courts Services Contract – OBHC, Maintenance Tech Position (Fairgrounds).
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The following description contains the time stamps for the various topics discussed. Click on the time to go directly to the subject you are interested in.
05:00 Public Hearing - Amendment to OCC17A.400.130 Water Availability Study Areas. Planning Director Perry Huston reviews the issues to be decided by this hearing. NOTE: THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE BEING DISCUSSED ARE TO THE LEFT OF THIS COLUMN. 26:40 Testimony from Harry Burkholder and Deanna Melton 42:15 Public testimony ends. BOCC and Perry Huston continue to discuss the Water Availability Study Areas. Decide to continue the Public hearing at their May 20th meeting. Written comments can be submitted until then. 53:40 Mitigation strategies discussion. Discussions with WA State DOE concerning mitigation strategies with respect to bringing water from outside restricted areas. 58:10 Exempt Segregations and Large Lot Subdivisions. Planning Director dicsusses requirements to primitive roads that change when there is more than 100 Average Daily Travels (ADTs) Discussion shifts to recently passed WA STate legislation 1:28:46 Discussion of Senate Bill 1798 - Short Term Rentals. Text of Bill can be found at http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bienniu... 1:44:09 - Discussion of Senate Bill 5383 - Tiny House Existing restricted plans. Text of Bill can be found at : http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bienniu... 1:58:00 - Discussion of Senate Bill 5284 - Smoke Detector Requirement Local enforcement. Text of bill can be found at http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/bienniu... 2:01:03 - Comprehensive plan update. | ||||||||||
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Therapeutic Court discussion; Civil Attorney: Liability limitations on Equine activity, Horse Racing liability statute, Easement at the junction of Hwy 97 & 20; BOCC Admin Clerk: Jim Zach, Potts & Assoc., Legislative Update; Fair Events: Summer temp, Fair billboard, PUD & Fairgrounds arena work; Planning & Admin: PC meeting, Nightly Rental letters, Water availability study; Executive Session: BOCC, PH & DG. Pending potential litigation; Central Services: Line of sight issues at Fair Grounds, Upcoming retirement; Public Works: Recent hire of M2 Driver/mechanic position, DoT tour – May 14, Road & Maintenance, Network Connection, Office Manager position; WATV routes / SHB 1028, Edelweiss sewer, STP funding, Discussion of Hwy 97/20 old state pit; Forest Health Collaborative, Public Comment: GT comment on PC workload; Noxious Weeds:Summer Temps, Field Safety training, Basic First Aid, Weed ID day, Supplemental budget request, Weed control on any body of water, County Code on Weeds; Miscellaneous Business: Nutrient Ag Solutions - Credit Application, Approve Consent Agenda, Signing authority to Finance Manager Supervisor, Fiber line contract.
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Public Health septic permit, Fair Events: New temp starts next Monday, Day use of the arena, Billboard sign, Fair Board meeting location; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Ogborn Plbg, Still working on a sprayer, herbicide/fertilizer mix; Planning & Admin:Nightly rentals, property on the Cameron Lake Rd, Civil Attorney: Executive Session 110.1 (i) – French Creek & Comprehensive Plan; Finance Committee: Treasurer & Auditor; Bid Openings: Twisp Transfer Station Scale, Hwy 7 N of Tonasket Bridge road work; Public Works: 123 SW Fund, fire at SW Central landfill, Recovery Fee of $25, Roads & Maintenance, Network Connection to Public Works Bldg, Edelweiss Sewer System, Current Rd projects, STF funding; Public Comment: Bob Nelson, Moomaw Rd. Excessive dust on the road is a health hazard; Building Department Quarterly Report: Slow Feb. (weather), Can’t make money, can recover costs, Building Code is International, Permit Tech Hours increase; Miscellaneous: SW investment, Economic Development Council Summit, OBHC contract with County; HR& Risk:, Oroville Housing Authority - Oroville Harvest Shelter:, Exec Session on French Creek, Exec Session on OBHC Contract
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Tonasket Airport Safety Overlay; BIA notice – Review; M tank ceiling project; Oroville EMS Levy discussion; Mitigation strategies for exempt wells; Making hemp possible
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Civil Attorney: Perpetual timber rights, Coroner with FOIA, Software purchase agreement for Dispatch, Fiber line contract for Public Works & NCI Datacom, Agreement to extend services (Sewer & water Veranda & Champerty), Twisp interlocal contract - County providing building inspection, Filing domestic dissolution fee; Fair Events: Vintage Faire, Summer temps, Staff meeting Thursday, Proposed sign – Fair RV Park, Ribbons for the Fair, Premium Book, work on the Arena area; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Domestic water working, Trustees at the Fair Grounds – County Temp replacement, Weed spraying, Permanent irrigation installation in the N & S RV areas; Planning & Admin: Illegal cabin on the Twisp R., Input for capital improvements planning; Executive Session 110.(i): FutureWise discussions, French Creek; Auditor: BOCC web site - Financial Reports, Few updates this month, Supplemental Budget Request form, ballot boxes on Colville land; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Network Connection, Potential Pits, WATV signs & routes, Drone for topo maps, Twisp-Carlton Rd speed reduction, Similkameen Trail, Okanogan Council of Governments; Public Health Board: Approval of minutes & financial reports, Community Health, Environment Health, Laurie Jones comment; Miscellaneous Business: memorandum to secure surveying services, credit application - NW Wholesale; Public Comment: Dave Mullins: commenting on failed EMS levy in Oroville rural, not ready for a 1/10 or 2/10 Communications levy this year.
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The topics discussed are outlined below, along with the time they occur on the video. To go directly to that place in the video, click on the time stamp for that topic.
04:10 - meeting begins. Com. Branch inquires about a sales tax issue 7:25 - Perry Huston reviews old business, including solid waste and a CUP related to a cannabis operation. 15:30 - WRIA 49 watershed plan update 22:10 - Comprehensive plan update. 23:50 - Critical Areas Ordinance. Discussion on how to proceed. 32:15 - Discussion about zoning and development, how zoning will impact the buildable lands analysis. Perry refers to County Ordinance 17A.60.060. (https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Oka...). 1:02:40 - Discussion about a proposed Clearing and Grading Ordinance, as it might apply to road construction. 1:15:54 - Break from Clearing and Grading discussion to talk about the ceiling repair to the M-tank section of the jail. 1:23:46 - Resume discussion on Clearing and Grading. 1:48:45 - Commissioner Hover introduces subject of school bus stop locations, and their proximity to cannabis operations. 1:54:40 - Tonasket EMS voucher approval 1:57:20 Commissioner DeTro discusses bill before the WA state legislature (HB1028) which has failed. The bill is in regard to WATV's. The commissioner suggests following the example of Ferry County and use an existing RCW (46.61.415) to change speed limits on certain roads. (https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.as...). |
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Civil Attorney: Fiber line between Admin and Public Works, Inter-local agreement with Twisp and County, Civil Service Commission rules, Questions from Treasurer, FutureWise & French Creek issues; Fair Events: State Grange summer rental, Change in Fee schedule, Summer temp positions, Premium Books, Vendor apps., CBD vendors, Projected revenue; Admin & Fair Grds Maintenance: Sewer project, Taking down Fair arena, ADA compliant arena bleachers, Weed spraying, Fair Maintenance employee, Sewer change order; Planning & Admin: Fire District 6 well, Tribal permit to work on the Fair Arena, dog ordinance; HR, Risk, & Claims: Risk Pool Conference, Appraiser I position, Chief Appraiser reclassification, NCI Datacom Agreement, Subrogation Demand, Signatory Authority for Claim damage, LRI, Waive requirement for bond; Dispatch & Sheriff’s: Needed upgrades, DOT project on shared sites, Possible add-on to sales tax for Communications, Staffing, Tonasket service, Wildlife Sheriff’s position, Sheriff, Corrections & Prosecutor on trustee usage; Public Works: Roads, Open Positions, SAO Office Rental, Upcoming gravel crushing contract; Miscellaneous Business, Public Comment: Christa Levine (Tonasket City Council) - potential street project; Resolutions, Superior Court Clerk’s Office report: Need replace & transfer information on microfiche reels, Odyssey system is running amazingly well; Consent Agenda approved.
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Planning Director, Perry Huston, updates the commissioners on current issues. The topics are outlined below - click on the time stamp to go directly to that topic.
1:50 - Discussion of recently received bids for newspapers printing official legal notices. The Commissioners award the contract to the Methow Valley News and the Oroville Gazette. 21:15 - Addition to agenda. Proposed ordinance 17A.400.130—Water Availability Study Areas Restricted Areas will be called Water Availability Study Areas. Perry Huston displays a map showing (in red) the areas that have already been reviewed, and (in yellow) that areas that have yet to be reviewed. Projects already under consideration by the Planning Department are not affected by the ordinance. NOTE: A copy of this ordinance is to the left of this summary) 38:30 - Perry Huston informs the Commissioners that rumors are circulating about a proposed marijuana farm that could be sited on a parcel near Malott that’s for sale. The Commissioners and Perry Huston discuss zoning codes and land use designations with respect to whether they’re successful in excluding marijuana farms from residential areas. NOTE: A pdf map of the parcel under discussion is to the left of this summary. 1:29:30 - Tonasket Airport Safety Overlays. Perry Huston has sent the draft overlay ordinance to the Commissioners. It’s scheduled for review on April 15 at 1:30 pm. 1:30:00 - Voluntary Stewardship Program. Perry Huston tells the Commissioners there’s additional money available from the Conservation Commission. Because the Conservation District would like some of that money, Perry asks the Commissioners to amend the contract with the District to include the ~$24,000 amount. 1:34:15 - WRIA 49 Watershed Plan Update. Facilitator contract will have a budget of $108,000. 1:35:40 - Wolf de-listing. Perry Huston distributes a draft of the Commissioners’ comment to the US Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the delisting of wolves. Commissioners discuss wolf management plan of the Colvilles. 1:47:50 - Comprehensive Plan Update. Perry Huston discusses the Planning Commission’s schedule. 1:52:40 - WRIA 49 Planning Unit Appointment Letters. Perry Huston gives three appointment letters to the Commissioners to sign. There is a fourth letter, but they don’t yet have that person’s address. 1:54:45 - Department of Defense Documents. Perry Huston has sent the Commissioners samples outreach forms, etc. He hasn’t scheduled a meeting with the DoD outreach person yet. 1:56:45 - Question from Commissioner Branch. Commissioner Branch askes Perry Huston about the status of the provisional use permit for the landfill to take waste from outside the county. Perry has discussed it but there hasn’t been an official application filed. | ||||
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BOCC: Declining medical services, Juvenile/youth job opportunity; Admin & Fair Ground Maintenance: Juvenile/Admin sewer line repair, 2 temporary Fair Grounds maintenance workers, Litter @ the Fair, Permanent irrigation system; Civil Attorney: Executive Session- FutureWise and French Creek issue; Planning & Admin: Comprehensive Plan review schedule, Review of the budget process, Delisting of the wolf, Primitive road’s resolution; Assessor: On time & keeping up, Done with field inspections, Loss of field devices; Admin Secretary: Methow Valley Watershed Council, Veterans Assistance Manual; Bid Opening for Gravel Crushing; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Network Connection, Solid Waste summer hours, Apple Maggot, Maintenance Manager discussion, Washington Transportation Committee visit, Similkameen Trail; Public Comment:Jim Brennan via call-in - Adequate, affordable housing, Especially for low income, limited income and disabled; Department Heads Quarterly meeting: ID cards, Capital Facility Plan, AED, First Aid & “Stop the Bleed” kits, 1/10 of 1% sales tax addition being considered; Miscellaneous Business.
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Planning Director, Perry Huston, updates Commissioners on current status of Planning Dept issues. The general subects are outlined below, along with the time they occur in the video. To go directly to that topic, click on the time stamp that is highlighted in blue.
5:15- Continued Public Hearing concerning Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles: The commissioners, Josh Thompson and Perry Huston discuss signage issues, ORVs, Farm Exempt ORVs and WATVs. Commissioners unanimously approve Ordinance 2019-3. 19:30 - Change of Use Process: The Commissioners and Perry Huston discuss the process for a change of use and when such a change would require an environmental review and SEPA. The discussion includes marijuana farms and nightly rentals 44:25 - Permit Exempt Wells: The Commissioners, Perry Huston and David Hilton discuss issues concerning permit exempt wells, State Department of Ecology vs. Campbell Gwinn (https://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-suprem... ), 5,000 gallons per day for domestic use, including irrigation of ½ acre of lawn or non-commercial vegetable garden, and stock watering. The document Commissioner Hover projects and reads from is the DOE’s Water Resources Management Program Methow River Basin. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/6a5e18... NOTE: the slides regarding permit exempt wells that are shown and discussed in the video can be found in the left hand column. https://www.countywatch.org. 1:20:20 - Perry Huston discusses the grant he’s pursuing to create a well-tracking database. David Hilton tells the Commissions that they created a GIS database several decades ago that ties wells, including domestic wells, to parcel numbers. The data was gathered when the well was being dug. 1:33:50 - Public Hearing—Airport Safety Overlay-Tonasket: The Commissioners and Perry Huston discuss zoning around the Tonasket airport. Perry references Okanogan County Code 17A.300 (https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Oka... ) They also discuss problems in general with zoning around airports and that the Tonasket airport will be easier to do than other airports in the county. Brewster will be considered next. 1:59:45 - Public comment on Airport overlay. Salley Bull is the only commenter. 2:06:34 - WRIA 48—Restricted Areas: Perry Huston shows the commissioners a large map showing which areas have been reviewed and which not reviewed. Commissioner Hover wants to be sure that the lakes are identified. 2:15:20 - Benson Creek and French Creek will be reviewed next. 2:25:50 - Voluntary Stewardship Program: Additional funding is available. 2:28:00 - WRIA49 Watershed Plan Update 2:28:15 - Department of Defense: Perry has a contact with the DoD in Kitsap County who is in charge of outreach & complaints about low-flying jets. The contact has sent maps that identify areas of operations & contact information for those who want more information or want to make a complaint. She would also like to schedule a meeting with the BOCC. 2:33:00 - Commissioner DeTro asks a question about the Wenatchee Okanogan Travel Plan Commissioner Hover had mentioned at an earlier meeting. Commissioner Hover says the commissioners should submit a comment during the scoping for the Travel Plan. 2:36:07 - Commissioner Hover discusses federal de-listing of wolves. Commissioner Hover wants the BOCC to submit a comment. 2:37:30 - Commissioners discuss reimbursement rates for hospitals, ambulances, and nursing and assisted living facilities | ||
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Civil Attorney:Property tax foreclosure case, Dog Ordinance, Building – made city agreements, Public Records requests, Medical bulling for inmates on furlough, Search & Rescue issue, April 2 FutureWise, Fair Events: Gate Ticket taking, Consulting services; Admin & Fair Maintenance: May 1 temp positions; Executive Session: Potential litigation; Finance Committee: Review of Cash on hand and investment balance, Revenue Recap, Credit Card policy, Fund 93-932 is a Solid Waste, Interest off residual funds, Annual report by Auditor; Planning and Admin: Method of Revenue and budgeting, Sharing a Planning position with Oroville; WSU Extension: Appendix A form, Reclassification Office Manager, 4H, Monthly email update to BOCC; Public Comment: Road Maintenance; Bid Opening: County Legal Newspaper; Miscellaneous Business.
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Planning Dept update by Perry Huston. The topics covered are outlined below, with the time stamp where they occur in the video. Click on the time for the topic you are interested in to go directly to that point in the video.
00:00 - 06:45 - Casual converstion about State Legislation - tiny houses, etc. 06:45 - 32:00 - Conditional use permit (CUP) for cannabis farm near Tonasket. Discussion includes details about this particular permit request, and discussion about cannabis regulations in general. 32:00 - 33:20 - Short discussion about presentation by Aspect Engineering and Erlandson Surveying about mitigation options for WRIA 49. Tentatively scheduled for April 1 afternoon BOCC meeting. 33:20 - 44:30 - Discussion about Perry's attendance at discussion group convened by WA state DOE regarding mitigation options for providing water to properties, including transportation. 44:25 - 48:00 - Comprehensive Plan update. Plans to add language about wildfire protection. Indicates that draft will be ready for review on April 2nd. Also plans to give to Planning commission on March 25th. Suggestion to have Public Hearing on April 28th, in the middle of the comment period. 48:00 -49:00 - WRIA 49 working group administrative update (appointment letters, grant funding, etc.) 49:00 - 54:15 - Discussion about building code enforcement. Focused on a particular property on the Twisp River, then moved into enforcement in general. 54:15 - 58:00 - General discussion about Conditional Use Permits and how to manage them. 58:00 - 1:25:28 - Discussion about how to notify the public of minor land use changes such as Boundary Line Adjustments, Building permits, etc. Suggestion to list them all on a website rather than publish in the newspapers. 1:25:28 - 1:28:50 - Reminder of upcoming public hearings on March 25th: WATV's in district 1 at 1:30 pm, and Tonasket Airport overlay at 3 pm. 1:28:50 - 1:31:00 - Champerty Shores sewer extension 1:31:00 - 1:36:00 - Report on condition of hillside above Veranda Beach. 1:36:00 - 1:55:45 - Nightly rental code enforcement discussion. How many are there that are unlicensed? How much effort does the county want to put into it? Can County ask Air BnB to collect lodging taxes? Discussion about need for affordable housing and ways to achieve it. NOTE: Memo on this subject is posted in the left hand column. 1:55:45 - end - Discussion about budget review analysis. | ||
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Civil Attorney: Pateros for police activities, Building inspection agreements, Dispersal of funds for Domestic Violence services, Medical for furloughed inmates, Possible dog ordinance, TV District; Fair Events: Thursday FAC meeting, 2019 Camp Host position, Rover Pass, Listing of FAC obligations, Commercial Building; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Contract for Juvenile & Admin sewer, Irrigation system at the Fair Grounds; Freedom Foundation: Request for appointment to discuss open union negotiations; HR & Risk Management: Need for County offices to have AED, First Aid and Stop Major Bleeding kits; Auditor: Changes in an enterprise fund, L & I rates, Clerk position (licensing & recording of documents), Legislature – current bills, Contingency Reserve; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Consultant selections, WSACE discussions, Similkameen Trail, Open Jobs & Employment; Public Health: Introductions, Group A systems, Resolution for State to provide foundation funds, Financial Report, Community Health Report, Environmental Health Report; Informal discussion on salary commissions, Public Hearing on supplemental budget adjustment, Consent Agenda, Public Comment & Call-in: None
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Nightly rentals licensing update; WRIA 49 Watershed Plan Update.
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Civil Attorney: Building Inspector - contracts for services, Pateros for Police services, FutureWise Meeting, Reviewing documents, Tonasket recall hearing; Fair Events: Summer temporary position, looks busier than last year, Long term priorities, Old race track material; BOCC Clerk: Update printer for the office; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Getting ready for summer, Juvenile Sewer repair low bidder; Planning & Admin: Veranda Beach road controversy, Cabin on the river; HR & Risk: Tonasket Law Enforcement Agreement, Criminal Justice billings, Jail Bunk beds, Solid Waste LOA, Risk Pool and Sheriff’s Office, Risk Pool Conference; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Network Connection, WATV routes & signage, Capital Facilities Plan, Levee Repairs, M2 truck driver, Wages for SW temp. employees, Similkameen Trail; Miscellaneous: Discussion of cougars, Opportunity for a shared planning position, Emergency Services Organization, Quarterly meeting of NE Counties; Emergency Manager position; Public Comment: GT - Corrections Officer, TV District, Encouraging County support; Miscellaneous
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This video is best heard through headphones on your device. There are occasional skips in the audio at the beginning, which we apologize for. The wireless signal is inconsistent and causes this to happen from time to time. The topics covered are listed below, with the time stamp of when they begin. Click on the time stamp associated with the topic you are interested in to go directly to that point in the video.
07:00 - Discussion/debate regarding permit exempt wells/water issues: Group B v. Class A; Restriction to indoor watering only, as mitigation; RCW 90.44.050; AG Opinion 2005 Nov. 17-18; Campbell-Gwynn; WAC 246-291.005; WAC 173-548-030 (Lower, Middle, Upper Methow.) Definition of single domestic; Consumptive use (definition). Local Review, Permit, Fees. 1:27:26 - WRIA 49. Facilitator contract, Planning Unit members roster, Appointment letters. 1:27:50 - WRIA 49 Grant funding agreement-review resolution. More on water. 1:48:00 Comp Plan Update. Expected before Planning Commission in April, introduce in March. Primitive lands analysis - cite or “fold in.” 1:49:40 - IGA with Colvilles, Archeological Resources Project Review 1:52:15 - LUPA Legislation: Publishing notice under state law: water quality in subdivisions 1:53:43 - Planning Short Course offered 1:55:20 - Tonasket EMS Resolution, Presentation, Contract 1:57:20 - Champerty Shores Sewage 1:57:44 - Planning Director's Absence, 3/11-3/15/19. 3/11 Air B&B, Nightly rentals presentation; investigating Okanogan Valley also; impacts upon affordable housing, tourism tax to affordable housing possible? 2:07:06 - Formalizing LUPA requirements:Notice - Pub Health requirements for water qual. in subdivisions. 2:14:00 - (Not on Agenda) Scoping Response |
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Fair Events: Omak Fire Department practice at Agriplex, Floor work in the Annex; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Juvenile Sewer Bid, Stairs the back of Juvenile, Job reclassification for maintenance at Fair Grounds; BOCC Clerk: Ricoh copier lease is up; Exec. Session: Pending or potential litigation; Assessor: Survived first big test, Mobil devices no longer supported, conservation easement purchase & valuation, mineral or timber right sales & valuation, CCT land purchases, Perpetual timber rights; HR & Risk Management: Report on salary comparisons, Sheriff reviewing policies & procedures; Public Works: Maintenance & Roads, Network connection to Public works, Pickup bids from last week, WATV signage, Twisp-Carlton Rd speed reduction petition, Okanogan Levee Repairs, Area 1 Leadman, Similkameen; Letter from Assessor; Public Comment: TV District update; Supplemental appropriation: Superior Court; Salley Bull – Citizen: OB services, Affects NVH, MVH & Three Rivers; Central Services: Backup Software Purchase for County System; Weeds: Emergency staffing request; Veterans Affairs: Veterans Affairs Inter; ,Miscellaneous, Emergency: Emergency Management Committee.
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Public hearing: Wheeled ATV's - opening roads in District 1, part of District 2; written comment closed, meeting continued to March 25, 1:30 PM. Capital Facilities: Resolution for ballot; remodeled vs new Juvenile facility. WRIA 49 update: new sound system for phone call-ins; funding issues; Public hearing: Cannabis ordinances approved (OCC 17A.290, 17A.220) to replace interim controls; 5-acre minimums; cannabis vs. industrial hemp, Needed work on Comp Plan/Zoning: Odors & lighting issues in re cannabis raise need to address lighting county-wide; changes in zoning to address incompatible uses. Long-term Planning position funding: Planning/Roads Dept’s, Oroville, OCOG?
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Discussion on Wolf Advisory Committee call; Admin & Fair Maintenance: Sewer Bids concerning far lower bid, Repairing of bridge to Treasurer outside door; Fair Events: Propane refill process; Civil Attorney: Tonasket Mayor Recall, Contract with OBHC, French Creek case, Small Works Roster procedure; Planning & Admin: WRIA 49 update; Finance Committee: Treasurer: Cash on hand, Discussion of effects and process of closing SW fund, Residual, Current basis points, Revenue for February, State PILT, Champerty Shores bonds; Auditor: budget allocations to match current reality, filling open position, Added expense, handling of recent election, Bill sent to State for ballot boxes; State Transportation Commission; Public Works: Discussion of needed bridge replacements, Bid Openings; Engineering: Maintenance & Roads, Network Connection to PWorks Bldg, Yakima Nation coordination, 2019 Gravel Crushing, Hwy 7, Tonasket Bridge North, Riverside Levee, Similkameen Trail; SW & Admin: Computer Fiber Network, Apple Maggot Update; Executive Session on purchasing of property; Public Comment: KBTC - filming and interviewing of County Watch, Encourage BOCC to encourage citizen participation, Social Media consultant; Central Services: Fiber to Public Works Building, Temporary and long term fixes, 196 Fund Usage for Patrol Car Computer Upgrade; Sheriff: Financial Records Clerk; Dave Greveling: Uncollected Funds & Finder’s Fee; Miscellaneous Admin Business
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Civil Attorney: Nespelem property sale, Call from the Auditor, Response to lawsuit, TV District, costs of Tonasket recall; Fair Events: FAC meeting last Thursday, Hort Assn., Sunrise RV; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Jail kitchen drain fixed, Thermostat in Agriplex Annex stove, Colors for painting, Floor drain; Admin & Planning: 2 bills - affordable housing & timeline for permitting, Road signage, Airport Development, Possible apple maggot catches,Treasurer: Home taxes, Treasurer’s Conference, Back-entrance bridge, Tax statements going out soon, Champerty shores taxing district, TV District; Auditor’s Office: Ballot boxes, Voter Registration drives, Tonasket Mayor recall, Ballot bills, Open position in Auditor’s office; Public Works: Liquid Asphalt bid, New apple maggot, Soil Stabilizer bid, Surface Water problem; Public Health: Citizen’s Comments: NVH loosing OB services, Process of permitting an OTA, Maternal & Childhood grant, Community Health, Environmental Health; BOCC: Juvenile Sewer repair bids, HR & Risk Management; Emergency: Report on Water problem; Emerging Opportunity Grants
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Capital Facility Plan- trail status, Parks & Rec advisory group; WRIA 49 Watershed Plan- operating procedures, chair elected, Conservation District to provide facilitation; Comprehensive Plan- public records request, scoping EIS status; Intergovernmental Agreement- affordable housing project); Champerty Shores Sewer Extension.
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Planning & Admin: Champerty Shores, Legislation on increasing communication tax, WRIA 49; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Proline to cut concrete jail floor, Bids for jail/admin sewer repair, Adequate heat in the Agriplex, Arena tear down, Removal of 4 big cotton woods; Civil Attorney: GT about TV District progress and issues, Nespelem property, Exec Session @ 9:55 on pending litigation; HR & Risk Management: "Panic Button” system, Capital Improvements; Public Works: Fiber/T1 line from Admin to Public Works building; SW & Admin: New Office Mgr, SW Grant; Engineering: Maintenance & Roads, Elmway Levee, Riverside Levee, Similkameen Trail, Discussion with BOCC on funding from OCOG; Public Comment: Okanogan TV District, Phone in comments; Emergency Services: public health issue of measles, ice dam; WSU job re-classification, Discussion of salary / wages of various County positions.
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Note: this video is best heard through headphones on your device. Start times for the various topics of discussion are listed below- click on the time stamp to go directly to that part of the video.
07:00 - PH, JT and Commissioners discuss issues related to long term planning and hiring a Planner II. PH thinks it’s possible to have someone in place by March or April, but if there’s a delay, JT could use staff he already has to start work. 26:30 - Commissioner Hover askes about getting technology that will allow public to see maps with boundaries of closed basins. 31:40 - PH reminds commissioners about two upcoming public hearings on February 25th. Wheeled All Terrain Vehicles in District 1 (Chris Branch’s District) 1:30 pm, and OCC 17A.290 (Cannabis Operations) and 17A.220 (District Use Chart) at 3 pm. 33:00 - PH updates the commissioners about several bills in the state legislature that may impact Planning. One bill involves whether state-mandated environmental review must include review of the end use. He uses the shipping of coal as an example. Other bills involve building tiny houses in the counties impacted by the Grown Management Act, annexations. 56:00 - Draft letter concerning cannabis processing permitting near Aeneas Lake. 1:01:15 - Capital Facilities Plan—Update 1:02:30 - Comprehensive Plan Update 1:03:20 - WRIA 49 Watershed Plan Update Administrative agenda 1:06:00 Tonasket EMS Vouchers 1:08:30 Oroville EMS Update 1:14:15 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Omak/Housing Authority 1:17:35 Champerty Shores Sewer Extension Update 1:18:50 WATV Dist. 1 Public Hearing Feb. 25, 2019 1:20:00 Discussion of improvements to the Fair Grounds. 1:29:50 Radio Network Improvements Fund. (Discussion with Mike Worden and Sheriff Tony Hawley concerning improvements to the dispatch system and financing them.) |
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Measuring water levels, Sage Grouse populations, Civil Attorney: Public records requests, Omak HS for a mock trial, Tax title property seizure at Nespelem, Interrogatory to the County on the French Creek, Bail bond justification, Clerk’s Office office key, Planning & Admin: Notetaker unavailable, Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: 5 vendors Jail/Admin sewer project, Jail kitchen drain blockage, Fair Events: Washington State Grange, Jones Hall, Operations and Events manual, Floor drain in the Agriplex Annex, Possible Agriplex usage, Omak/Okanogan Business Week, 5 tips for supporting a ballot propositions, Discussion of dealings with Okanogan TV District & CCT, HR, Risk Mgmt & Claims, Proposed HB 1579, Noxious Weeds: Supplemental 2019 budget, Aid from F&W for aquatics, Cooperation depends on local managers, Emergency road kits, Additional help 2019 field season, Washington Invasive Weed Council, Education sessions a month & ID, Job Descriptions, “Bad Event” list and manual, Public Works: Department Organization, SW & Admin: Office Manager new position, Summer Temps, Engineer: Maintenance & Road, Elmway Levee repairs, Riverside Levee, Similkameen Trail, Omak/Okanogan Rotary, Public Comment, Miscellaneous Business, Miscellaneous Actions
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County Water Availability Study Areas & Amendment to 17.400.120; Extended speculation on possible mitigations that could both preserve senior water rights and allow subdivision while eliminating impact of exempt wells upon instream flows; WRIA 48 - recent reversal of WDOE procedures in closed basins; How county is currently answering public questions re water situation; Hover pushes to move ahead on certain mitigations; Site analyses & vesting; Surveyor questions re closed basins; Long-term planning, Primitive Roads analysis (to be under Huston), Public works staffing; Transportation Plan /Circulation Element; WRIA 49 Update; Limiting Factors/Population growth; Tonasket Hospital Emergency & county marketing, economics, & CERB Board.
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Fair Events: Business Week Agriplex rental, Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: Juvenile sewer drain, Boiler system in the Agriplex, Planning and Admin: Capital Facility plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Water Overlay implementation, Public Works: Engineering: Maintenance & Roads - Salmon Creek is encroaching, WATV Routes & Signage, UAV for topo, Similkameen Trail, Elmway Levee, Riverside Levee, Edelweiss Sewer System, Conconully Sewer System, Public Comment: Comments on accountability, Supplemental Appropriation for Public Health Department, Discussion with E. Fritz VSO, WSU Extension Update, Miscellaneous.
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AH: MSRC policy for purchases, JD: Multiple accesses to a state highway, Civil Attorney: Property in Nespelem in a tax seizure, justification for bail bondsmen, process of sealing records, Pest Board - large orchard holding and abatement due to Codling moth, legal costs if found innocent by self-defense, Planning & Admin: FEMA mapping, Fair Events: Fair Advisory Board meeting, Fee Schedule & Cleaning deposit, Washington Friends inquiry, Admin & Fair Bldgs Maintenance: Jail & admin drains scoped, Walkway & entry to the Courthouse, Finance Committee + Juvenile: Discussion of 160 fund potential, Public Comment: AH to Tonasket, TV District/KSPS meeting, Building Dept: Quarterly Report, WDFW: Elk & Wolf update, Possible land acquisition, Misc. Admin
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Comprehensive Plan (roads); Mapping Project; WRIA 49 Watershed Plan; Tunk Watershed Water Availability Study Area (unscheduled discussion); Airport Safety Zones – Tonasket; Champerty Shores Sewer Extension
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Civil Attorney: Land use special deputy, Code Enforcement; Juvenile & Admin Bldg Security: Juvenile carpet replacement & Leakages, emergency repairs, Capital projects facilities Plan list, Large purchase reviewed by Treasurer & Auditor, RFQ for professional services; Admin & Fair Grounds Maintenance: request for maintenance; Fair Events: Billboard & Annex floor; Planning & Admin: property annexation – Omak; HR & Risk Management: Update on claims, Friday Civil Service oral boards, leave policy; Tonasket PD contract with County for Sheriff’s coverage; Veterans Affairs: Partial Stand Down, Increased outreach, Native American program, additional office personnel; Public Works: Engineer: Maintenance & Roads, WATV, Similkameen Trail inspection, Equipment purchases for 2019, CRC pit use agreement, Sinlahekin culvert, Enloe Dam; Public Health: Vacant Public Health Board position filled, 35 reported Pertussis cases in County.
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The audio for this session is best heard through headphones on your device. The topics discussed are outlines below, with the time stamp for each topic. Click on the time listed to go directly to that point in the video.
Public Hearing on Okanogan County Code (OCC) 17A.400.130 Water Availability Study Areas: Upper Tunk, Lower Tunk, Tamarack Springs 04:00 - 21:30 - Planning Director Perry Huston reviews OCC 17A.400.130. (copies of maps and handouts are on our website) 21:30 - 54:30 - public testimony on OCC 17A.400.130 54:30 - 1:32:00 - Commissioners discuss the testimony and the proposed ordinance amending OCC 17A.400.130 1:32:00 - 1:32:30 - OCC 17A.290 Cannabis Operations, District Use Chart, End of SEPA comment period 1:32:30 - 1:39:15 - Nightly Rentals Licensing Several minutes were lost during the videoing, including the first part of this discussion. During part of this, PH said he’d had the commissioners sign letters to a group of people, but realized later that the letter was not appropriate for some of them and so he didn’t send those. Later, during the WRIA 49 Watershed Plan Update, LJ references those letters. 1:39:15 - 1:44:40 Commissioner Hover discuses a meeting he'll be attending this afternoon to discuss the Tonasket Police Department contracting with the Sheriff's Office to perform some of its duties. 1:44:40 - 1:47:00 - Comprehensive Plan, Update--Scoping period extended, Index of comments. (Planning Director did not have information on how many comments had been received to date). 1:47:00 - 1:55:15 - WRIA 49 Watershed Plan Update 1:55:15 - 1:57:45 - Airport Safety Zones, Tonasket Update 1:57:45 - 1:59:30 - WRIA48. Closed Tributaries Update 1:59:30 - 2:02:20 - Champerty Shores Sewer Extension 2:02:20 - 2:02:40 - WATV District 1 Update 2:02:40 - end Wolf Incident Tracking System Update | ||||