These notes were taken by an Okanogan County Watch volunteer. Every attempt is made to be accurate. Notes are verbatim when possible, and otherwise summarized or paraphrased.
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10.08.2024 Tues PM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
Public hearings held to -move $900,000 in opioid settlement money - account forNoxious Weed revenues from grants, other sources
Timber industry representative appeals to BOCC to write letter protesting Fish &Wildlife’s power grab that’s “grinding to a halt” multiple forest treatment projects, notes Forest Service debt, empty supervisor position, devastating changes to 35% of Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest, decrease in projected sales, litigations in Methow Valley
Electric Co-op to receive $483,883 in American Rescue Plan funds
Response to architect’s inquiry delayed to determine if -Public Health wants to stayin Public Works building or move to Ringhoffer (Forest Service) building - Emergency Management wants to stay in Grainger building or join Public Health in emergency operations (EOC)center -there’s room for EOC in Ringhoffer building