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The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meets on Monday, Tuesday, and sometimes Wednesday of each week at the Commissioners' hearing room at the Virginia Grainger building in Okanogan. County Watch volunteer citizens listen remotely to these meetings and post notes with time stamps at countywatch.org to accompany the county's videos at at https://okanogancounty.org/avcapture.html. Our time stamps will assist you in seeking the sections of the videos you wish to see.

County Watch summaries, notes, and time stamps for videos & recordings of Commissioners' meetings: These are posted weekly for the previous week to assist you in finding information on each week's proceedings.

Commissioners' Weekly Agendas and Minutes:
The Commissioners' weekly agenda is normally posted on the Commissioners' website by the weekend before and changes during the week. For most recently available agenda for Commissioners' meetings, click here: https://www.okanogancounty.org/Commissioners/Cmrs/Cmrs%20Agenda.htm. The agenda also includes Zoom information for each meeting for partially interactive viewing. Officially approved written minutes of BOCC meetings are usually posted several weeks after the meeting at https://okanogancounty.org/Commissioners/Cmrs/Cmrs%20Agenda.htm.

Videos of Commissioners' meetings (now functioning):
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The volunteer notes are a paraphrasing of what they observe and hear and are not considered part of any official records. For officially approved minutes of Board of Commissioner meetings, normally published at a later date, see www.okanogancounty.org.

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Recent BOCC meeting notes are posted below, along with a short summary of what was discussed. For older notes, click on Archived Notes tab above.

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5-11-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Fairgrounds: Rental prices with and without chairs and tables – having consistent pricing and other fairground updates. Planning Dept: discussion of advisory groups, especially in Methow Valley, update with County Auditor: water district & flood control districts inactive, discussion of communications upgrade for Sheriff's Dept and Public Works, utilization of taxed monies for emergency communications. Approval of Vouchers and payroll.

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5-10-2021 Mon PM Summary:
1:05:40 Public Hearing concerning Resolution 2021-4 is cancelled. Commissioners have a long discussion about how to go forward.
2:14:55 Employee in the Building Department goes from 75% to full time.
2:35:30 Commissioners adopt a six-year Capital Funding Plan with additions.

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5-10-2021 Mon AM Summary:
2:25 – Casual discussion about Covid19, crowds, etc.
4:24 – DH requests approval to purchase new truck
8:30 – Discussion about efforts to improve service to public regarding permitting (increase hours for employee, purchase new software).
14:25 – General discussion about increasing population in county, how to manage growth.
34:35 – Discussion about something regarding the Fairgrounds.
39:40 – Discussion about funds available to replace transmitter for TV District #1
52:00 – Discussion about lawsuit in Yakima County regarding transparency of board meetings.

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5-4-2021 Tues PM Summary: Commissioners agree with Conservation District’s Craig Nelson to draft a letter to the governor asking him not to veto any parts of a pending bill on grants for a water bank which would include $2M for the Methow River, AH wants to map out guidelines; discussion of timing for public hearing in the context of budget drafting, CB and AH agree that comment should not begin before a draft is finished, and not be ongoing; CB has amended letter intended for Ecology; Human Resources’ TC says additional federal unemployment benefits keeping some qualified candidates from applying for multiple available positions, CB and AH try some brainstorming; Criminal Justice Treatment Act grant funds to be appropriated to court system and to Behavioral Health for treatment and rehabilitation of sex offenders; planned construction of Landfill shops must include solution for sprinkler pumps; Renovated County Website soon to go on line.

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5-4-2021 Tues AM Summary: Received quotes for ½ ton 4WD truck with double cab – next week will discuss & decide, discussion of getting fairgrounds track certified for racehorse training, other fairground updates, replacement of air conditioner for Central Services, discussion with Planning Director – change in administrative code, comment period extended for Critical Areas Ordinance with new hearing date of 5/21/2021, and process discussion for upcoming Shorelines plan and Comprehensive Plan, with notification on website. Meeting adjourned @10:00 for no quorum. Will resume in the PM, 1:30 to 2:30.

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5-3-2021 Mon AM and PM Summary:
46:30--AH and CB continues discussion of establishing the WRIA 49 Planning Unit that was previously discussed on April 19.
1:23:10--AH, CB and MG consider ways to improve the county’s ability to notify people of emergency or other events. The commissioners received calls about spraying the Okanogan River bank recently and were concerned that people hadn’t been notified of the spraying.
2:03:30—Planning update.
Commissioners and PP discuss establishing subarea plans for the Methow Valley.
2:57:45--AH, CB and CN discuss Mazama water quality monitoring and the agriculture water bank. The state legislature appropriated money for the water bank in its recently passed budget, but the budget is not yet signed by Gov. Inslee and there are many questions about how the process would work.

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4-27-2021 Tues PM Summary: In Public Comment: Planning Commission criticized for circumstances preventing public participation at recent meetings but progress in forming advisory groups and opening up the planning process to the public is appreciated; commissioners asked to support a citizen’s quest to receive reparations from the federal government compensating what he called a theft of iridium gold mined after WWII in Okanogan and six other counties– says if the county asks for reparations his mining claims would entitle him to recover gold which he would then process into superconductors, commissioners skeptical; budget supplements for Central Services and District Court; waiving of disposal fees for fire victims extended, public hearing for Capital Facilities plan set for May 10th at 3pm; concern over fairgrounds water system and possible need for broader testing.

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4-27-2021 Tues AM Summary: Emergency Services update, fairgrounds update/leaky roof, discussion of water bank: options/problems/need for code and planning, update from Assessor's Office; changing retail values vs assessed valuations & annual assessments for better alignment, also state requirement changes, discussion of taxing overnight rentals in the county as Property Tax, Solid Waste update, extending waiver of tipping fees for another month, and public works update/magnesium/chloride treatment to some dirt roads to begin to today.

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4-26-2021 Mon PM Summary:
2:58:00 The Planning Department update is brief. AH asks for an overview of the Burma Shores project next week because he’s received questions about it from constituents. (The Methow Valley News has an article about the development in its March 31, 2021 issue. https://methowvalleynews.com/2021/03/31/development-near-methow-plans-52-homes/ )
3:05:30 Commissioners discuss the recently enacted state budget.
3:18:00 Commissioners discuss a change in personnel in the court system and also the plan to remodel, renovate the Court House.
3:55:00 Commissioners discuss a possible meeting with cannabis growers about large farms leasing farm lands to smaller farms.
4:00:30 JD expresses theory relating to: "Bill Gates' plan for next pandemic."
4:03:15 Commissioners discuss AH’s upcoming meeting with the Colville tribe concerning the race track at the Fair Grounds.

4:13:25 CB updates AH and JD about the projects on Rep. Newhouse’s list of infrastructure projects. He voted to support the Health Center and the other two agreed that it was the right choice.

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4-26-2021 Mon AM Summary:
1:54 Presentation from Dude Solutions regarding software to streamline building permit application process
48:25 – Discussion about water banking and possible funding
50:13 - Zak Kennedy (lobbyist) updates on State Leg.
2:17:45 - Auditor Cari Hall discusses American Rescue Plan funds ($8.19M)
2:43:51 – BOCC discusses water quality issues and fund to use for that purpose.

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4-20-2021 Tues PM Summary: AH amends minutes of April12th BOCC meeting; confusion over tax imposed on out-of-town customers by Spectrum; Weed Control report highlights continued search to fill vacant positions and funding received to fight weeds in burn areas, Okanogan river banks and Lake Osoyoos; Auction of surplus a success; Public Hearing on proposed Dog Control Zone around Lake Osoyoos with testimony from woman who suffered injuries from an attack by unattached dogs and had no legal recourse for lack of an ordinance, decision by commissioners to adopt proposed ordinance for Oroville, and raise penalties on infractions in all Dog Control Zones (the only existing Dog Control Zone being the one in the Methow).

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4-20-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Request for new laptops for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, awarding bid for electrical work, Update from Planning on Critical areas ordinance process, Comprehensive Plan, and Zoning, discussion of clearing and grading new roads, update from Building Dept – new hire, County Fairgrounds/Arena update, expediting purchase of water truck, how to deal with surplus items not picked up and/or not sold, Finance Committee meeting/request for deputy clerks in Assessor, Clerk, Auditor, and Treasurer office with more responsibilities for when elected official not available, Public Works Update

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Copperstone Long Plat Application

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4-19-2021 Mon AM and PM Summary:
**(First AV Capture tape, beginning at 9:00 AM)
20:00 Aaron Culp asks for approval to buy a replacement used truck to be used to collect food donations.
60:00 Commissioners discuss purchasing a .37 acre property in Mazama that the DOT will sell to them.
**(Second AV Capture tape, beginning at 10:27 AM)
28:00 Commissioners hear a presentation about TREAD Maps, a trail use app used by recreationalists land managers both. The commissioners support the program which is supposed to go live in Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Kittitas counties by Memorial Day.
1:33:30—Discussion of WRIA49 Planning and Conservation District—it’s scope, duties and composition. After a long discussion, it’s agreed that the planning unit will be constituted much like the Watershed Council in WRIA48, with three representatives from instituting governments and six citizens representing geographic areas or at-large.

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4-13-2021 Audio Recording Board of Health

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Board of Health Tues 4-13-2021 Summary: Increase in new landowners, people moving away from the I-5 corridor; Conconully threatened with fines because the well which serves Red Rock Saloon is within 100 ft. of sewer line; As a prelude to a coming BOH Workshop, Guests EJ and LD give input on administrating public health, agree on importance of knowing the population, being able to find qualified staff; LD and AH offer funding and resource sharing ideas; LJ and MW give examples of collaboration between county entities during the vaccination process; More discussion on recruiting: internships, WVC, increased wages.

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4-13-2021 Tues AM Summary: Discussion of need to publish, ahead of time, in the case of a special meeting, Emergency Services update, Planning update of Comp Plan timeline, Fairgrounds updates, transfer of Sheriff's Office truck to the Fairgrounds, Solid waste/Public Works updates No afternoon meeting – only Public Health Board meeting @1:30.

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4-12-21 PM Summary:
3:11:26 – Report on building application status in Planning Dept.
3:13:10 – Update on software being considered to coordinate the processing of building applications between departments
3:17:50 – Smart water meters, Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP)
3:21:01 – Well tracking software – how to use, number of parcels to consider.
3:33:20 – Discussion about concept of implementing a tax to pay farmers to keep land in Ag production

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4-12-2021 Mon AM Summary:
Commissioners get the legislative update from the lobbyist, Zak Kennedy.

Commissioners, employees of three electrical utilities and Lael Duncan of Community Action discuss potential help for utilities and their ratepayers who are in arrears due to Covid.

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4-6-2021 Tues PM Summary:
Approval of vouchers for emergency medical services; LJ’s salary should reflect fact she is in fact, a chief civil deputy, discussion planned; Unsold vehicles from recent auction missing their titles, auctioneer must apply for them and dept. head “dispose of them in the most economical way”.

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4-6-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Planner bringing maps for boundaries of advisory groups for Comp plan, Special Planning meeting tomorrow night @7:00 – details on Planning Website. Update with Emergency Services, Fairgrounds project updates, County has lots of vehicles for surplus auction this coming Saturday the 10th of April. Acceptance of contract with architecture consulting firm, Discussion of the monies ($8.2 million) from the American Recovery Act , which are coming directly to the County – Unsure of the strings attached, suggested to create a fund until more information is received. Discussion of having Chief Deputies in Assessors, Treasurers, Auditors, and Clerk's Office for when elected official is unavailable – pay range discussed. More discussions to follow when all Commissioners are present.

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4-5-2021 Mon AM and PM:
1:01:45 Commissioners accept the legal newspaper bid from the Methow Valley News and the Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune.
2:01:30 Commissioners discuss changing the name of Beach Villa Place back to its original name of Stennes Point Drive. In the end, they decide to make the name change.
2:49:45 Commissioners hold a public hearing concerning Ordinance 2021-3, A moratorium on certain Building Permit applications. After public testimony and much discussion, they decide to keep the six month moratorium.

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3-30-2021 Tues PM Summary:
Public Comment regarding Planning Commission public hearing recommends more sub area input for comp plan, regrets lack of consideration for due process at hearing; decision on legal printing bid stalled on a technicality; County joins Economic Alliance to help procure grant for Loomis Firehouse feasibility study; Close-out on CDBG grant administered by Community Action giving food aid to a quarter of the county’s population, and providing housing assistance; shuffling of budget funds to accommodate: unused election aid, donations to Veteran’s Office, Planning, Noxious Weeds positions and Pest Board reorganization.

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3-30-2021 Tues AM Summary: Discussion of burn bans being consistent between counties, cities, and DNR, Discussion and re-appointment of current Planning Commission Board members, County Fair Event Coordinator updates with upcoming events and dealing with alcohol usage, Maintenance did purchase new multiple use truck, Purchase of new computer program/software to integrate health dept, planning, and other departments – discussion of pros and cons of the proposed DUDE Solutions system, which is in use by Chelan, Kittitas, and Douglas Counties, needing other quotes for upgrade to the UPS (back-up power supply), short HR update

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3-29-2021 Mon AM and PM Summary:
4:30 AH & JD discuss several issues. Something has been suspended by Columbia Crown, the water banking corporation. AH would like to begin attending meetings of the Eastern Washington Council of Governments along with JD.
1:27:05 Pam Perez updates the Commissions on the Veterans Relief Board. She is leaving and Tom will take her place.
1:56:40 Josh Thomson gives the Public Works Update.
2:55:30 Pete Palmer gives the Planning Department update. AH and CB have a long discussion about reestablishing a subarea committee for the Methow. PP also says she may have to review the AV Capture of the March 22 Planning Commission meeting to be sure what was actually decided.
3:46:37 Commissioners and Dave Gecas plan to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. DG says it concerns procedural issues in the Ecology case and the Comp Plan case, working on a settlement with the Yakama nation.
(Times indicated are on the second AV Capture video of the day.)
04:45 Update, OBHC (Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare) quarterly meeting. Discussion of recent staff changes, a grant that funds four positions, and the 988 telephone hotline for mental health emergencies.
40:35—Discussion CDBG CV2 grant application by the Okanogan County Community Action Council.
Lael Duncan discusses a recent addendum to Community Action’s budget report. Also a discussion of the plusses and minuses of the CDBG CV 2grant opportunities.

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3-23-2021 Tues PM Summary:
(Department Head reports) Employees being trained to detect “phishing” emails to prevent hack like the one in January; folks should be on the lookout for the stolen yellow 65,000 watt generator; 4H and Master gardeners now meet in person; New county website, complete with video, nearing completion; success of fairground court operations the cause of envy, Noxious Weed dept. sending forms out to landowners, “outstanding number” of county residents vaccinated for Covid, Sheriff’s Dept. generalizing body cameras; Ongoing discussion between CB and AH about planning and water.

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3-23-2021 Tues PM Audio File 2

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3-23-2021 Tues PM Audio File 1

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3-23-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Planning Director update on last night's (3/22) hearing on Comprehensive Plan alternatives – process to update sub-area plans & to include upper Methow Watershed. Possibility of purchasing truck for fairgrounds, other fairground projects upgrade, theft of generator from courthouse, HR update; hiring and open positions, Public hearings on Supplemental Appropriation for Communications upgrades and Cattle guard franchise, Solid Waste and Public Works updates.

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3-22-2021 Mon PM - Summary:
2:00:00 PP update for the BOCC includes a discussion about how best to determine the number of wells drawing water from a reserve. The number is needed for a DOE report. PP also presents a comparison of two software systems the Planning Department is considering buying: SmartGov Dude Solutions vs. iWorQ Systems.

3:18:00 Sheriff Hawley updates the BOCC on the recent Blake decision by the Washington State Supreme Court. The state law against simple possession of drugs has been ruled unconstitutional because it didn’t include the word “knowingly”. Sheriff Hawley and David Gecas discuss their public safety concerns as well as the legal and financial concerns. BOCC decides to gather data on the legal and financial liabilities and reconsider this issue in the near future.

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3-22-2-21 Mon AM Summary: Time stamp for AV Capture
1:15 - Approval of new truck purchase for Assessor’s office.
21:25 - Implications of Crown Columbia proposal to obtain area-wide permit for water rights
35:15 - Lobbyist update
48:10 - Discussion about “cancel culture”
58:30 - Award for retiree Dan McCarthy (Pest control officer)
1:02:10 - Discussion about Water usage and accounting, climate change, using science as basis for decision-making.
1:28:55 – Discussion about how much water has been put in trust in WRIA 48

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3-16-2021 Tues PM Summary:
(Audio file and note file to left) Risk Manager reports progress on county website, upcoming board meeting and arrival of new District Court Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from the west side;
County employees and their families prohibited from bidding at auction of county surplus; new roof
needed very soon for Fairground’s arts and crafts building, bids already received for removal of old
roof(s); Central Services gives annual costs of proposed security measures following January computer system hack: 24/7 virus detection ($18,600) and back-up hardware ($12,000), requiring budget supplementals.

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3-16-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Fairgrounds updates; quotes for repairs/painting/roof repair Arts & Crafts Bldg, possibly extending
Superior Court contract for Agriplex, recent break-in at fair office. financial committee meeting with
Treasurer and Auditor. Public hearing on utility franchise, Public Works Updates

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3-15-2021 Mon PM Audio Recording

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3-15-2021 Mon PM Summary:
PP updates the commissioners on several topics, including software that would allow people to track the progress of a submitted building permit. Discussion includes whether the work should be done in-house or purchased from Dude Solutions. PP also discusses comments she’s received about the Comprehensive Plan and how much of the concern expressed in the comments could be addressed by subarea plans.
Commissioners hold a public hearing regarding WRIA 48 Interim Control Ordinance 2021-1. They hear testimony from four people and then discuss the issue among themselves. They pass a motion to keep the moratorium in place.

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3-15-2021 Mon AM Audio Recording

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3-15-2021 Mon AM Summary:
Commissioners and the Sheriff discuss establishing a dog control zone near Oroville. BOCC sets April 20 at 3:00 PM for the public hearing to consider establishing the zone.
Commissioners, RH-D and NW discuss a grant to fund a feasibility study for a new fire hall to serve the Loomis Fire District. The Fire District needs the permission of the BOCC to apply for the grant because the County would administer the grant. RH-D also updates the commissioners on upcoming funding that will be available from the Department of Commerce.

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3-9-2021 Tues PM Notes - with time stamps for recordings- DOH and BOCC session

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3-9-21 Tues PM Recording 2 - starts at 30 seconds.

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3-9-2021 Tues PM: recording 1 - Summary - letter drafted to request grant money for emergency communications equipment, internet infrastructure, needs assessment for jail/juvenile court and possibly bridges; CB describes work of Collaborative for Forest Health and its diverse representation; One post created, one reclassified and one defunded on the Noxious Weed Board; AH and CB discuss the fallout of the Ecology decision based on Campbell & Gwinn/water permit and subdivision moratoriums and subsequent appeal, implications for Okanogan watershed and how to move forward.

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3-9-2021 Dept of Health: Good progress on containing Covid despite recent “hump”; A quarter of the county already vaccinated, at least in part; Johnson & Johnson vaccine has arrived, will be used on program for ag workers, vaccines also available to business people starting the 22nd; some jail inmates and staff vaccinated; in letter to Labor & Industry commissioners complained about fines to small businesses for non-compliance; fine given for illegal septic tank; workshop planned for DOH; advantages and disadvantages seen if regionalization of county health succeeds in legislature.

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3-9-2021 Tues AM Summary: Comprehensive Plan, HR/Risk Manager update, Replacement of Veterans Service Officer, CBA approvals with Union & Solid Waste, Discussion with Auditor re: changes in reporting requirements & possible voter pamphlet for Primary, 8.2 Million $$ in relief funds direct to County from Federal Covid recovery funds.

Link to You Tube Channel Video of Planning Commission Hearing 3-8-2021- 7 PM click here.

3-8-2021 Planning Commission Hearing Draft Comp Plan and Draft EIS Addendum - Time stamp for You Tube video. Click on time stamp to go directly to that part of the video.
00:00 - staff admit attendees to WebEx platform
09:36 - Planning Commission Chair Al Roberts welcomes public and gives rules of testimony.
12:22 - Planning Director Pete Palmer gives report and background on Comprehensive Plan
24:12 - Dick Ewing is called and defers to later speaking slot
25:00 - John Crandall gives comments 30:33 - Maggie Coon gives comments 35:08 - Katie Haven gives comments (audio not available due to recording glitch)
39:01 - Lorah Super is called and defers to later speaking slot.
39:44 - Mary Yglesia gives comments. 44:20 - Melanie Rowland gives comments.
48:55 - Isabelle Spohn gives comments.
54:50 - Easton Branam gives comments.
1:02:10 - Dick Ewing (Farm Bureau) gives comments.
1:04:56 - Lorah Super (MV Citizens Council) gives comments.
1:09:35 - Planning commissioners confer amongst themselves about technical issues.
1:12:38 - Planning commissioner Dave Shultz asks to know the number of comments they have received.
1:14:35 - Planning commissioner Gina McCoy discusses table of contents of draft comp plan
1:16:05 - Planning commissioner Phil Dart asks why very few comments are received from outside the Methow Valley part of the county.

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3-8-2021 Mon PM Summary: (Audio recording and notes with time stamps to left)
00:00 PP gives the Planning Department update. She addresses concerns from Isabelle Spohn. She and the Commissioners discuss how better to use the county’s website to inform the public about upcoming hearings.
20:20 Her presentation is interrupted for the discussion with Mike Worden and Josh Thomson of Senator Murray’s request for a list of priorities for infrastructure funding . “Shovel ready” projects are preferred. The commissioners discuss the communication center, broadband internet in the county and rebuilding the bridges on Hwy 153 as high priorities.
53:10 Commissioners and JT discuss the appeal of someone whose bid was rejected because of a minor error. Since that bid was the lowest, the Commissioners would like to accept it.
1:03:45 PP resumes her update. Commissioners discuss and adopt a motion to approve Ordinance 2021-4 adopting interim amendments to several portions of the Okanogan County Code.
1:17:10 Commissioners discuss the resolution to join a Pest Control District with Chelan and Douglas Counties. After much discussion, it’s decided that AH and LJ will work on the wording more and the resolution will be introduced again at a later meeting.

For You Tube video of 3-8-2021 AM click here.

3-8-2021 MON AM Timestamp for You Tube Video
00:00 – Commissioners recite the Pledge of Allegiance
00:21 – Commissioner discuss changes to agenda with clerk of the board.
03:31 – Discussion of Fairgrounds maintenance and how it is managed
07:25 – AH reports on discussion with Chuck Brushwood, Gregg Knott and Mike Fort on water quality in the Methow Valley. How to monitor, methods used, etc.
15:00 – More discussion about the agenda
16:06 – Discussion about Okanogan TV District #1 and item removed from consent agenda by Public Works
22:10 – Casual discussion about proposed State legislation, more changes to agenda.
25:18 – Lobbyist Zak Kennedy gives update on State legislation, and discusses recent State Supreme Court decision regarding drug possession.
49:22 – More discussion about agenda, and review of e-mail received from Okanogan TV District #1. Casual conversation while waiting for TV District update. 1:18:30 – George Thornton gives update on Okanogan TV District #1. Thanks BOCC for providing funds. Antenna that was damaged in Cold Springs fire has been replaced with a temporary one that allows for 4 channels. Plans for permanent one with full channel capacity are underway with hopeful installation date for this summer. Discussion about future projects TV District would like to do, and input from Treasurer Leah McCormick about how it will be financed.
1:59:48 – Brief conversation about Comprehensive Plan public hearing tonight, and how it affects planning in our county.

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3-2-2021 Tues PM Summary:
Public comment submitted urging better publicity for public hearings and an extended comment period if necessary for the Comp Plan hearing March 8th; CB and AH consider ways to increase visibility of public hearing dates in advance of upcoming hearings on subdivisions and building permits; Tonasket Ranger District, now part of Colville Ntl. Forest, to raise campground fees, management going smoothly; feasibility study ordered for possible use of old Forest Service building by Juvenile Detention/Juvenile Court; new tri-county Pest Board will share indemnity, insurance and equipment costs, must determine common tax policy before August to go into effect in 2022; Capstone Project survey (WSU extension) goes out this summer as part of needs assessment for county; funds directed to Oroville Homeless Housing;auction April 10th of county surplus.

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3-2-2021 Tues AM Summary:
21:20 Maurice Goodall updates the commissioners on the potential for floods this spring. He also notes that the county hopes to provide Covid vaccine at the Fairgrounds each Friday.
49:40 Larry Hudson, of the Noxious Weed Board, would like to create a new position.
55:20 Josh Thomson, County Engineer, updates the Commissioners on several topics including the plans to monitor the decibel level at the new gravel pit, both before and during crushing.

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3-1-2021 Summary: Considering purchase of vehicles for the Assessors Office, hearing supplemental appropriation Title lll Firewise, payment of vouchers.

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3-1-2021 Mon AM Summary: Ongoing discussion of Comp Plan/Zoning with clarifications, Yakama Nation lawsuit impressions, Change of agenda for afternoon, and schedule changes for next week, letter State Dept of L&I- composed and signed by BOCC in support of small businesses in the County regarding Covid regulations/penalty, also sending this for news release, Broadband study results for Methow Valley.

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2-23-2021Tues PM Summary: Clean bill of health from Treasurer, current expense funds up overall from last year; funding arrangement needed for senior planner position since Oroville not sharing cost of post; scanning of archives to cost upwards of $33,000; architects chosen for Forest Service building upgrade; computer system not chosen yet for costly changeover; seven new vehicles in 2021 including five for Sheriff’s office; three tax title properties to be sold March 8th; grant contracts approved for broadband and senior housing; flooded culvert on Good’s property, water has receded, sandbags put in place.

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2-23-2021 PM Audio Recording

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2-23-2021 Tues AM Summary: Discussion with County Planner re: upcoming hearing on the comprehensive Plan (March 8th), updates from the fairgrounds; modifications/repairs of buildings for other uses, more discussion on aftermath of cyberattack and further future planning regarding systems, Public Works/Solid Waste update.

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2-22-2021 Mon PM Video Tape found here . Time Stamp to left.

Summary, Monday 2/22/2021, PM
Veranda Beach permitting issues, including Ordinary High Water Mark (OHM) and complications; Hammond (developer) presentation including timeline ; Discussion of permit application process, documentation, and communication among departments; obscure county business involving an architect is discussed; Treasurer report, property tax refunds, auction of properties; Management of county resolutions; Hover mentions Methow Conservancy promotion of County acquiring property North of Winthrop for wildlife habitat; Positive political benefits discussed.

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2-22-2021 AM Summary:
Link to Video Recording here.
00:00 Commissioners discuss the best way to make changes to the agenda and how to deal with the Methow water situation.
22:00 Zak Kennedy updates the commissioners on progress of legislation in Olympia.
45:18 Commissioners discuss sending a letter of support for county businesses dealing with Covid.
55:50 Commissioners discuss Okanogan County joining a Pest Control District with Chelan and Douglas Counties.
2:15:20 Commissioners discuss water banking as a possible mitigation to the Methow water situation

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Summons for response from Ecology - 20 day deadline.

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1 - Ordinance 2020-6 , 2 - AG, Ecology Opinion - Issues Relating to Methow River Basin Instream Flow Rule

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Okanogan Cty v. Washington Dept. of Ecology - Filed 2-12-2021

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2-16-2021 Tues PM Summary: Cyber security to be beefed up following hack of county system and plans to train all staff to detect suspicious content; Funding granted for WSU Extension to conduct a survey measuring satisfaction of County residents as well as education opportunities, other studies to follow; Community Action redirects unused Food Bank and Health money to Subsistence Payments and the salaries of case workers to administer them; Funding for EMS districts approved; Water Conservancy Board accepts Clay Gebber’s resignation and drafts letter appointing Mike Fort to replace John Hubbard.

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Audio File - 2-16-2021 Tues AM

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2-16-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Discussions of upcoming hearing on
Comprehensive Plan (March 8th), process, logistics, following Covid safety guidelines, approval of
contract vaccinations at the Fairgrounds, discussion of Lake Osoyoos Water/Sewer District, short
update from Auditor, Bid approval for CFP #9155, Old Hwy 97 Driskell to Verestar, Update from Public Works with overview of bills in the legislature regarding long term transportation statewide issues and subsequent taxation.

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Summary, Wednesday, 2/10/2021, PM: Discussion regarding letter of Deputy Attorney General (Ecology) on Methow Instream Flow rule. BOCC directs Prosecutor's office to seek judicial review and decision on the issues surrounding legality of building permits issued by the county since March 28, 2002 for construction of homes on lots dependent upon permit-exempt wells subject to the Instream rule. Cost of litigation is weighed and discussed. The "Kumbaya" approach is also discussed, with all stakeholders within WRIA 48 coming together to seek agreement upon mitigations or handling of the issues, concurrent with seeking a judicial decision. Ordinance 2021-3 is approved unanimously, imposing a 6-month moratorium on certain building permits in WRIA 48 until a judicial decision is obtained, the legislature acts, or circumstances /agreements change in other ways. Public hearing on Ord #2021-3 set for April 5, 2021, 1:30 PM; Similkameen Trail, use of LTAC $$, other applicants discussed.

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2-9-2021 Tues PM Board of Health Meeting: (Audio recording Part 1) Lauri Jones asking to decrease requirement of two health checks a day for isolated ag workers; new House bill 1152 for the creation of comprehensive health districts opposed by Jones; vaccination process deemed efficient.
BOCC meeting: (Audio recording Part 2) Hazard mitigation - contract in the works with Adcom for radio engineering and consultation services, asking for initial grant of $260,000, hoping for more; Letter to Ecology - working on draft of response to A.G. opinion which “creates even more questions”, requesting $500,000 towards planning process; Million dollar CDBG CV1 grant agreement for Commerce and Community Action to go forward; Meadowlark Senior Center project in Omak - gap-funding approved; Shoreline management - building permit refused; Revised moratorium on subdivisions - planning director to present two versions of interim controls at Feb. 10th meeting, one speaking only to building permits and one tying these into subdivisions, CB says “needs a little thought before making a point”; In-person participation at BOCC meetings prohibited, says LJ, though CB expects 25 or more in person on Wednesday to discuss WRIA 48/interim controls.

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2-9-2021 Tues AM Summary:
BOCC authorizes Okanogan County Community Coalition to use Commissioners' hearing room for their DUI panel, as long as the capacity is within the parameters for Covid guidelines; Updates on Covid Vaccinations at the fairgrounds & other fairground updates; Pest Board duties and increase in tax on affected lands, whether a benefit to landowner or not, due to new law; Auditors Office could be open for other counties' elections whether we have an election slated or not. We do have an April election; Watershed/water rights discussion; Public Works update; Discussion of other uses for Bio-Char.

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Planning Commission Meeting 2-8-2021 Summary: Pete Palmer briefly updates Planning Commission members on current status of Comprehensive Plan, Draft EIS, Critical Areas Ordinance, WRIA 49 Watershed Plan, and ordinances addressing moratoriums on building/subdivision in the Methow Basin. Zoning to follow adoption of Comprehensive Plan. Concerns raised regarding localized groups doing their own planning without coordination with Planning Commission. Significant concerns raised by PC members related to publicity and education of the public regarding the public commenting process on Comprehensive Plan/DEIS (March 8th.) Ability of many citizens to attend virtually is questioned. Some PC members want certain special interest groups to receive information packets. PC members encouraged to interact with their own communities re Comp Plan hearing. Statement is made that nothing on Comp Plan can be changed until after the comment period, so meeting adjourns early with no additional meetings before public hearing on March 8th, no decisions made; no discussion of Comp Plan, DEIS, or Alternatives.

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2-8-2021 Mon AM Audio recording on You Tube click here. Time stamp available by downloading file to the left or see comment section on You Tube recording. Summary: Changes to Mon/Tues agenda; subdivision ordinance & update to county code; land use planning history in county/Oroville, well-tracking software; AH meeting with MVCC re water issues; poor AV capture audio; State legislative update; County/state/legislative interaction on water rights transfers; more frequent County press releases needed; Change to Aspect contract; shared planner with Oroville; needed update/corrections to County Code, specifically SMP; Zoning map errors in Winthrop area.

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2-4-2021 Revised Comp Plan Timeline - Updated fact sheet for the Draft EIS Addendum

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2-2-2021 Tues PM Audio recording

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2-2-2021 Tues PM Summary: 3:05 - Letter of support requested for a bio-char enterprise, C6 Forest to Farm soon to begin activity in the valley cleaning forests and creating energy as a bi-product; 19:08 - Roland Smith approved as a member of the Pest Board; 22:4 - County Watch’s list of boards and commissions is commented upon more or less favorably; 30:00 - Budget supplemental, to be reimbursed, approved for Oroville Housing Authority’s homeless shelter sewer project; 38:07 - Felony Deputy Felicia Chandler was re-appointed and she will also serve as Chief Criminal Juvenile Agent; 1:02:29 and 1:40:00- Watershed Planning/WRIA 49 - discussion preceding the upcoming Public Hearing covered the composition of the Watershed council, whether it would be the same going forward as before and that it should be similar to the Methow’s; what adaptive planning should look like, differing opinions on water use in the main stems which would be made available by efforts to increase stream flow in the tributaries; 1:37:00 - Water Purchase - Crown Columbia has applied to buy water from senior rights holders in the Columbia basin. BOCC will write a letter to the Dept. of Ecology to oppose the purchase.

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IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
DIVISION THREE
CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION,
Appellant,
v.
OKANOGAN COUNTY, Respondent
DECISION - Filed 2-2-2021

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2-2-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Future of Superior Court at the Fairgrounds/Agriplex, possible new public building to be used for holding court/in process, possible use of other fairgrounds buildings with minimal modifications, other projects/expenses at fairgrounds. Recovery from cyber attack is reported. Pretty much back to normalwith a few exceptions, but not critical to operations. Some upgrades/software and server changes needed. Generators for back up are on order. No bids received for removal of refrigerants. Public
Works and Solid Waste updates.

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2-1-2021 Mon AM/No PM Session Summary:
AH and CB discuss More Completely Planned Areas (MCPA) and sub-areas. CB leaves the room for a few minutes and AH and JD begin to discuss changes in the agenda. Because of a cancelation, they can move the afternoon Planning Department update to the morning and be able to adjourn for the day at noon. When CB returns, the commissioners continue to discuss agenda changes, and CB, not realizing the changes would mean adjourning at noon, agrees to the changes

The Sheriff’s Department updates the commissioners on their proposed schedule to buy several new vehicles.

The commissioners discuss editing the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) that AH has updated.

PP gives the Planning Department update, including the Aspect contract, a schedule for moving forward with the Comprehensive Plan, and dealing with records retention issues.

CB, answering a question asked on Zoom Chat, says the commissioners will again meet at l:30. AH and JD tell him it’s been decided to adjourn for the day at noon. CB disagrees with this choice but doesn't oppose it. He says next time this happens they could spend three hours discussing planning and zoning issues that they never get around to and he’d like to converse with people who were involved in the writing of the Methow Plan.

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Timeline for Comp Plan Revision as of 1-29-2021

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1-26-2021Tues PM Summary:
(2:06:22) Commissioners agree to challenge the Attorney General - Dept. of Ecology opinion concerning the Methow Valley Instream Rule. (See Reichman letter attached to BOCC notes of 1-25-2021, Mon AM).- Option A of Ordinance 2021-1 is approved, repealing Ordinance 2020-6 and extending certain prohibitions on the subdivision of land in WRIA 48 (the Methow Valley Basin.) (2:14:15) Legal implications are discussed and a public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 2 PM. (See attached Ordinance 2021-1, along with Options A and B.) (3:06:00) The County has moved to a slightly modified version of phase one of the state’s Covid-19 re-opening policy.

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Resolution 2021-001 WRIA 48 Interim Land Use Controls - Signed

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Resolution 2021-001 Option A

Resolution 2021-001 Option B

1-26-2021 Tues AM Summary:
Problems/complaints by developers
regarding planning dept processes and communication problems between surveyors, real
estate agents/developers, and landowners. The Miranda Beach Incident. Update from
Assessor's office, Solid Waste/Public Works updates.

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Email from lobbyist representing Potts and Associates, highlighting bills introduced into 2021 state legislative session.

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1-25-2021 Mon PM Audio Recording

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1-25-2021 Mon PM Summary:
Commissioners realize there’s no broadband presentation today and so there’s nothing on the agenda. They have a discussion about a piece of property Conservation Northwest may buy to resell to the CCT. Since the property is not on the reservation, there may be property tax implications. AH and LJ also discuss thumb drives.

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1-25-2021 Mon AM Time stamp for BOCC meeting. For audio recording on the County Watch - You Tube Channel click here .

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COMP PLAN SCHEDULE- 1-12-2021

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FINAL DRAFT COMP PLAN - 10-16-2020

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Okanogan County and Issues Relating to the Methow River Basin Instream Flow Rule - Letter from Attorney
General's Office

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1-19-2021Tues PM Summary: Building Dept. - 14 building applications to be reviewed by Planning Commission following an Attorney General opinion challenging permits approved in Methow basin subdivisions. DH foresees a decrease in new home building; Pest Board - Pesticide license recertification class announced for February, 10 acres of Mediterranean Sage treated behind Whitestone Mt.; Computer outage - The entire County computer system was hacked last weekend. MG says telephone lines are affected and two of four (emergency?) lines are being used by District and Superior Courts; Television District - Repairing the tower which collapsed on an OkTV structure on the reservation will be an occasion to upgrade the system with broadband and improved electronics, benefiting valley residents as well as the tribes. Several funding opportunities discussed.

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1-12-2021 Tues Board of Health Summary: Cmr DeTro elected to another term as BOH chair, along with Maryanne Williams as Vice -Chair. Upcoming BOH retreat and inclusion of public discussed. Public comment involving septic on a possible short plat involving a home with septic installed before permitting procedures existed. New state and federal approaches to vaccinations & new county groupings review. Hospitalization statistics have changed, with 92% of ICU beds filled; success stories shared. Covid-19 had large effects upon Enviro Health permits.

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1-12-2021 Tuesday PM Audio Recording

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1-12-2021Tues PM Summary: Public Health meeting (notes posted separately); Pest Board: Replacements found for the retiring board members. While commissioners are in agreement concerning alignment with Chelan and Douglas counties with their horticultural tax, CB and JD would like it to be generalized, considering the fruit industry’s importance to the county and that the Hawthorn/apple maggot threat comes from non-commercial orchards. AH anticipates resistance from those with large parcels far from orchard zones and would prefer to raise the current tax on root stock acreage; Other: WSU Extension salary approved; ID card maintenance contract approved; Consent Agenda passed; Short discussion on a future negotiation with the Methow Valley Watershed Foundation and the Methow Valley Watershed council to clarify roles.

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1/12/2021 Tues AM Summary: EMS: Discussion on collapse of Omak Dist 1 TV tower and related issues; Telephone service issues in same area; Two executive sessions; Solid waste management: Douglas County recycling fee, illegal dumping on Salmon Ck, asbestos, plastics; Legislative update on carbon tax, litter cleanup $$, methane cap and trade; Roads and maintenance: Cold springs fire, Cameron Lakes road funding, refunds, etc; Tonasket sewer and shop.

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2021 Commissioner Committee Assignments

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Power Point - Broadband Feasibility Study

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1-11-2021 Mon PM Summary:
PP gives the timeline for finishing the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion of a grant opportunity for the Methow Valley Watershed Council, but the deadline is fast approaching. Commissioners discuss pros and cons of adding recreational trail information to the county’s road atlas.

Commissioners hear a presentation by a consultant, James Lightfoot, about feasibility of broadband service in the County.

Commissioners hear which bid was selected as the consultant for the radio network improvements. They authorize Mike Worden to begin negotiations with ADCOMM Engineering.

1-11-2021 AM Summary
Short discussion of Capital Improvement plan, casual discussion about finding out more about public health funding.
Discussion about the protocol for executive session and interview questions. Click here for link to YouTube recording.
Interviews with candidates for appointment to county prosecutor position, Dave Stevens and Melanie Bailey. Click on links to hear recorded interviews.

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1-5-2021 Tues PM Summary: (7:30) Broadband access - NCW Economic Development District (the county plus the Tribes and Methow Broadband Action teams) is applying for a grant;  (29:30) Chelan-Douglas County Pest Board Director Will Carpenter offers his help to include Okanogan in a 3-county effort to contain the Hawthorn/apple maggot outbreak;  (1:32:00) CB pushes to raise the salary of new senior planner
7:30 Broadband - Commissioners and LJ discussed the wording of  a letter of support for the Economic Development Administration (EDA) broadband grant application.  Opening sentence: “The Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Economic Alliance, the Colville Confederated Tribes Broadband Action Team and the Methow Broadband Action Team, supports the submission of the EDA broadband grant application by the NCW Economic Development District.”
29:30 The biggest issue for the County Pest Board, down to one member following three retirements
including the director’s, is the apple maggot which will require a partial or full quarantine within three months.  In Chelan and Douglas counties, reports WC, orchards pay a $1 tax per root stock acre and in Chelan Co. a $3.50 per parcel tax.  AH: A 3.50 per parcel tax in Okanogan could yield $91,000 but they need to designate land types with zero tax for those who receive no benefit.  JD:  There’s never been apple maggot found in a commercial orchard in Okanogan Co.  WC adds “Or in Eastern Washington.”  But in Bridgeport the PUD has removed Hawthorne from 200 acres and it is proliferating in riparian type areas. The commissioners raised the need to hold a public hearing to classify property and determine a “just amount.” WC offers to include Okanogan Co in the two other counties’ data base and to form a partnership to work out a common strategy and establish a uniform tax rate.  CB says they’ll ask former Pest Board members what the industry can bear as far as a per-acre rate.  WC says he can also  fill the new Pest Board Director in on the situation and help the county to replace the vacancies on the board.
1:32:00 The senior planner is two steps below the planning director on the salary scale, says CB, but should
be on the same level given her education and contributions to the commission, as she is “really her right hand.”  AH says to mover her up would “create a ripple,” but agrees there should be some sort of incitement for having a degree, maybe a stipend, and agrees to ask for comparisons with the salaries of other senior planners.
1:35:49 - Meeting adjourned.

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Audio Recording 1-5-2021 PM Session

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1-5-2021 Summary Tuesday AM: Pete Palmer, Planning Director: CAO and Comp Plan updates. Maurice Goodall, Emergency Services Director: updates on Loomis water, All Hazards Mitigation Plan, and "Situation," Josh Tomson, County Engineer updates: Removal of tipping fees for fire victims, road conditions, quarantining Pub Wks staff; Solid Waste Manager, Kent: BioChar project, Approval of Consent Agenda.
ADDED:9:05 - Pete Palmer, Planning Director:  Reimbursement on WRIA planning grants received: $88,000. Both Critical Areas Ordinance and Draft Comprehensive Plan have been sent to Dept. of Commerce for their 60-day review.
CAO: Figuring it out now through back documents; previous Director had already issued the (Threshold) determination.
Comp Plan: (In answer to CB and AH questions due to public inquiries):  Addendum to Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Comp Plan is nearly ready. Anticipate putting it out for public comment in mid-January.  Planning Commission meets again on Comp Plan last Monday in January (25th.)  Alternatives: Four Alternatives are being considered. Right now, we're going through to make sure and identify if they will change or not. Some numbers are associated with (unintelligible.) Some details might change.The choice among Alternatives will be BOCC's decision. They consider the Alternative recommended by the Planning Commission and also public comments received during the Public Comment period.
Maurice Goodall. EMS  Discussion re Loomis: mitigations, and grants. Water Association should qualify as a private non-profit doing work of a gov't agency by providing water to Town of Loomis and Fire Dept. Tim Cook/Dept of Health to be consulted.
All-Hazards Mitigation Plan: Meeting tomorrow (12/9/2020)
"Situation:" Unnamed situation is discussed: There is a little grumbling over Facebook - people think we need to tell them which roads/parts of roads are icy, etc. We can't do it all for them. If there is anything drastic, we'll do something. Public Works snow removal policy has been given to me by Josh. Will look it over and see if we can help people understand how things are plowed. CB asks if MG talked with Sheriff today. He did not. MG only heard about a "situation," but has nothing to provide. Will feed info back to BOCC if he learns anything.

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1-4-2021 Monday AM and PM Summary:
CB is elected Chairman of the Board and AH is elected Vice-chair.
Commissioners discuss the questions they’ll ask the two applicants they’ll interview to replace the County Prosecutor who’s resigned.
Dennis Rabidou introduces David McClay, the new CEO of Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare.

For previous minutes go to the Archived Notes page.

Our County Commissioners

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

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

Chris Branch, Chairman
Represents District 1 (Southeast Okanogan County)

Andy Hover, Vice-Chair
Represents District 2 (West Okanogan County)

Jim DeTro
Represents District 3 (Northeast Okanogan County)

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