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7-11-2023 Tues AM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
· Denise Varner/Okanogan appointed to the Health District Board.
· Charlene Knapp/Okanogan appointed to the Planning Commission,
· Public Comments: CB to help Ruth Hall with information on Monse Road vacation application, Treasurer and Auditor discuss request to take over the treasurer position for the Oroville/Tonasket Irrigation District with certain requirements.
· Discussion of hiring Professional Services (Aspect Engineering) for water bank processes.
· Public Hearing on Transportation plan for 2024-2029.
· Solid Waste Manager discusses litter control program, staffed by County employees, also fire at the landfill last Saturday – report made to DOE,
· Public Works update current and upcoming projects; chip seal up north, Bonaparte Lake Road flooded again, gravel crushing.
· OCOG/Planner position awaiting Union response.
· BOCC approves contractual agreements for homeless funds between Foundation for Youth & Resiliency Education (FYRE), Homeless Coalition and Okanogan County.
· Board authorized additional Deputy Prosecutor.
· Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Noon.