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04.15.2025 Tues PM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
Board approves Larry Phillips for at-large position on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Proposal of rule banning use of un-muffled breaks between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Approval of Public Works building remodel contract, allocation of federal rescue funds for Tunk Mt. hardening and for Coroner’s building, Fair Advisory Committee revised policies and procedures
Lobbyist Zak Kennedy reports on: halt on all non-essential state spending, new firearms rules, bad vibes among legislators, AG suing Adams County for deportations; expresses approval of newly-elected Governor Ferguson
Discussion on need for Tonasket-Oroville EMS levies plus .3% levy for public safety
Re-appointment of Charlayne Knapp and Verlene Hughs to Planning Commission postponed until Commissioner Timm’s return
Fogel Pump, Colville, awarded fairgrounds well-drilling contract
Meeting adjourned at 2:33