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4.11.2023 Tues AM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
• Cortner(contractor)on site today to locate utilities for the Justice Building;
• Discussion regarding letter/action together with the Eastern Wa Council of Governments regarding
breeching of the Snake River Dams – concern about commerce;
• Management of threatened Wildlife Species due to 'fractured landscape';
• Discussion of partnership with Conservation District, Methow Watershed Council and others for
Water Bank – need to re-write the water code;
• Update from Methow Watershed Council;
• Discussion/Review Voluntary Stewardship Work Group – have received 6 applications that need to
be appointed by BOCC – previous resolution directs Planning Director to run this group – may
require some changes,
• Andy Hover to represent BOCC on North Cascades Interagency Committee on Grizzlies,
• Details for updating contracts with Extension Service and Noxious Weed office space;
• Public Works: 4 day road closure for work on Twisp Transfer station, Behind schedule on Shop
Construction – hope to have them ready for use by November,
• Adjourn 11:42.