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09.17.2024 Tue AM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
• Public Comment: Ruth Hall asks if a decision has been made regarding the BOCC candidate's challenge to the Voters' Registration, decision was made and is on the Auditor’s website under voter registration challenge. (case dismissed)
• The BOCC vs. Drug Task Force responsibility for maintenance of county building. Near Sheriff’s new building. May need to extend sewer system to this other building or combine land parcels. Community Action looking at a building on Engh Road that needs infrastructure-could have asked for ARPA funds.
• Budgeting/Finance Committee-Treasurer and Auditor: 1. Revenue and expenditures. 2. Investments (interest rates expected to lower soon). 3. How to work with Chelan Co and Carolon for administration of Opioid Settlement funds - $917,167.00 so far. 4. Scheduling budgeting sessions with different departments, 5. State Auditor’s audit- Entrance exam, considering asking EMS Districts to act like Fire Districts.
• Hearing for Ziply Franchise continued – no agreement yet
• Public Works: Working on dirt roads where there is access to water. Upcoming road projects, Mazama and Foster Bridge. Loomis Kiosk discussion. Asphalt contracts approved by the Board. SnoPark lacks funding.
• Lengthy discussion with Consultant from TD & H Engineering regarding the water system at the fairgrounds; Considering drilling new well, and other details for upgrade.
• Board recessed at 12:52