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05.21.2024 Tues AM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
Public Comment: Ms. Jackson reports that she listened to the Planning Commission Meeting last night. She was concerned that for such an important process, Pete was hurrying them along telling them to move quickly. Ms. Jackson suggests that they take their time to educate themselves in this process. She also asked the Board to clarify the process for changing zoning and wondered about the role of “Pete”. CB and AH answered her questions. The board received questions from a constituent in the Oroville/Tonasket area who is wanting to build a USDA approved meat processing facility and needs to know how to deal with waste.
Finance Committee: Looking for funding to fulfill the Becca Bill requirement of the Courts, and for the Water Conservancy Board. Getting ready for the equipment surplus auction.
Solid Waste: Reports on new methane gas laws beginning June 1, and the upcoming apple maggot quarantine for the north county.
Public Works: Working with the Liberty Woodlands (HOA) on their sewer system.
Meeting adjourned 12:11