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03.21.23 Tues PM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
• Economic Alliance board discusses possible projects for newly available “.09” dollars: Roadwork and sewers on Rodeo Trail in Okanogan, a grant writer for the Alliance, planning and feasibility studies, road security in Mazama, Okanogan landfill; prefers projects with additional funding sources • Short discussion with cities on jail fees, need to raise them, deplorable health conditions, lack of safety
• Behavioral Health reps discuss MCOs (managed care organizations), long waiting lists for both children and adults, positive results with internship program
• On-call designee MJ Neil chosen with DOG as architects for “Law and Justice Center” at former Forest Service building
• Commissioner Branch has reservations about shoreline site east of Okanogan for new Coroner’s/Sheriff’s building; proposes assessment by insurance company
• USDA Wildfire Defense grant refused; county to re-apply; Branch regrets those closest to forest boundaries opposing forest treatment
• Commissioner Hover expresses desire to join Grizzly Bear Task Force
• Fair Queen’s fundraising activities discussed
• Methow Valley News/Oroville Gazette Tribune chosen as newspapers of reference for legal advertisements
• Meeting adjourned at 4:18