Okanogan County, WA

Planning Commission

The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Code Amendment 2026-3, which concerns data centers. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and a period for public comment.

• Public hearing on Code Amendment 2026-3 regarding data centers
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a budget supplemental for the Boating Safety Fund, discuss the Housing Coalition and Fair contracts, and consider a consent agenda with contracts and resolutions. The meeting also includes updates from several county departments and a finance committee meeting.

• Public hearing on Budget Supplemental - Boating Safety Fund 145
• Contract LTAC #26-007 — Marketing & Promotion — Merc Playhouse
• Resolution 104-2026 — Authorizing 5% Premium Pay for Civil Clerk/Bailiff Working Out of Class
• Resolution 105-2026 — Correction of Shift Differential for Juvenile Corrections Officers
• Resolution 106-2026 — Authorizing a Budget Adjustment within Current Expense Commissioners’ Office Budget

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, and consider Resolution #2026-06 urging restrictions on kratom products. Updates from the administrator and health directors are also on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Resolution #2026-06 Urging Kratom Products Restriction
• Approval of draft minutes from July 14, 2026 and August 3, 2026 special meeting
• Financial reports for July 2026, including cash on hand and vouchers & payroll

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss preliminary ballot results, Lake Management District #1, and a letter regarding the WA Department of Fish & Wildlife, among other items. They will hold public hearings on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program and a budget supplemental for Road Fund 102. The agenda also includes updates from Public Defense, Treasurer, and Public Works, plus approval of contracts for gravel crushing and orthographic imagery.

• Public Hearing - Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Public Hearing - Budget Supplemental Road Fund 102
• Contract - 2027 Gravel Crushing Project - Seubert Excavators
• Agreement - Orthographic Imagery - WaTech Imagery
• Discussion - Lake Management District #1

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold a special meeting to consider declaring a Local Public Health Emergency. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom audio only, with no in-person attendance listed. The agenda includes a call to order, administrative reports/actions, and adjournment.

• Special meeting to declare Local Public Health Emergency (Resolution #2026-05)
• Public participation via Zoom only (Meeting ID: 653 345 9834, Passcode: 555732)

The Okanogan County Board of Health unanimously approved Resolution #2026-05, declaring a public health emergency due to active wildfires causing extremely poor air quality. The declaration is effective immediately and addresses risks to residents, especially those with respiratory illnesses.

• Approved Resolution #2026-05 declaring a public health emergency (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will declare a fire emergency, hold a public hearing on a budget supplemental for the Juvenile Department, and review a consent agenda with contracts and employment agreements. They will also discuss finance, dispatch, public works, and human resources updates.

• Declaration of Emergency Due to Fires
• Public Hearing - Budget Supplemental Current Expense Fund Juvenile Dept - HCA Re-En
• Contract - Jail Wireless Health Monitor - Reassurance Solutions
• Contract - CORE Julota Software Subscription - Mental Health Field Response
• AIA Change Order #2 - Okanogan County Public Health - Berry Construction

The Board ratified Resolution 96-2026, confirming the countywide State of Emergency declared July 31 due to wildfires. It approved a $75,123 budget supplemental for the Juvenile HCA Re-Entry program and a $179,597.41 ARPA request for Public Health. The Board also approved a $977,529.03 voucher payment and a $103,348.75 payment for Aero Methow Rescue Service.

• Ratified Resolution 96-2026 declaring countywide State of Emergency due to wildfires (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 94-2026: $75,123 budget supplemental for Juvenile HCA Re-Entry Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health ARPA request #19 for $179,597.41 (unanimous)
• Approved regular vouchers totaling $977,529.03 and payroll vouchers totaling $1,455,403.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Aero Methow Rescue Service vouchers for $103,348.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 95-2026: Amendment #2 to Methow Trails franchise (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Dr. Marc Stern to evaluate jail medical operations (unanimous)
• Approved Stonegarden grant certification form E26-352 for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing on the Hancock Building lease renewal with Economic Alliance, a bid award for domestic violence prevention funds, and preliminary budget work sessions. The agenda also includes discussions on a fair vendor contract and a public works building remodel. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public hearing on Hancock Building lease renewal with Economic Alliance
• Bid award for RFQ County Domestic Violence Prevention Funds
• Discussion on Fair Vendor Contract with Country Buns
• Discussion on Public Works Building Remodel
• Preliminary budget work sessions for EMS District and Lake Management

The Board approved a $84,698 jail elevator modification contract with Pro Mechanical Services, a five-year lease renewal for the Hancock Building with Economic Alliance, and a resolution placing a Methow Valley EMS excess property tax levy on the November 3, 2026 ballot. They also approved a 70/30 split of domestic violence prevention funds between The Support Center and Room One, and directed staff to prepare an addendum to the fair food vendor contract. No action was taken on the preliminary budget work sessions.

• Approved Pro Mechanical Services jail elevator modification agreement for $84,698 plus tax (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 92-2026 for five-year Hancock Building lease with Economic Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 001-2026 placing Methow Valley EMS excess property tax levy on Nov 3, 2026 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved 70/30 allocation of domestic violence prevention funds to The Support Center and Room One (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 93-2026 to fill full-time Administrative Secretary position at Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to fair food vendor contract requiring staffing 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Commitment Letter of Interest for North Central Washington Forest Health Collaborative (unanimous)
• Approved regular vouchers totaling $1,039,111.16 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2026. After standard agenda approvals and public comment, the commission will hear a presentation by the SCJ Alliance on the County Administrative Officer update and will discuss data center issues. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• SCJ Alliance presentation on the CAO update
• Discussion of data centers

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, public comment, and discussions on a proposed affordable housing masterplan, the Upper Methow Valley water designation, and updates from various departments. They will also open bids for domestic violence prevention funds and consider a consent agenda including a gravel crushing contract and several letters.

• Discussion of proposed Masterplan of Affordable Housing by WestEast Design Group
• Bid opening for Domestic Violence Prevention Funds
• Bid award for 2027 Gravel Crushing Project to Suebert Excavators
• Work session with Planning Commission on cannabis operations
• Consent agenda includes letters on marijuana license disapproval, good standing, and support of Senpaqcin Development

The Board of County Commissioners approved allocating $1.5 million to Infrastructure Projects and $500,000 to Emerging Opportunity from the 0.09 Fund for the next three years. They also approved several contracts and grants, including a $12,354 courthouse repair, a $85,704.69 grant for sex offender verification, and a $312,670.75 ARPA Public Health request. Discussions were held on a proposed affordable housing master plan, jail heart monitors, and cannabis operations, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Allocated $1.5M to Infrastructure Projects and $500K to Emerging Opportunity from 0.09 Fund (unanimous)
• Ratified DIVCO quotation for courthouse condenser coil repair at $12,354.00 (unanimous)
• Approved grant for Registered Sex Offender Address Verification Program at $85,704.69 (unanimous)
• Approved employment contract for Kevin Wahlgren as Full-time Certified Medical Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved Public Services Grant CDBG PS Req #5 with OCCAC at $21,239.03 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA Public Health Req 18 at $312,670.75 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2027 Gravel Crushing bid to Suebert Excavators (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 91-2026 adopting revised Fairgrounds Rental Rate Fee Schedule (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve minutes, financial reports, and administrative actions including a contract amendment and resolutions regarding employee handbooks and reclassification. The meeting will also include updates from department directors.

• Approval of Draft Minutes for June 9, 2026
• Financial Reports for June 2026
• Consolidated Contract Amendment #12
• Resolution #2026-02 Employee Handbook Revisions
• Resolution #2026-03 Fiscal Coordinator/HR Reclassification

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved several administrative actions, including increasing sick and annual leave accrual to 9 hours per month, reclassifying two staff positions, and approving the June 2026 financial reports. The board tabled the sick leave buyout provision in Resolution #2026-02. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with added Resolution #2026-04 (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2026 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2026 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll totaling $377,390.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #12 for additional $1,421,000 (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Okanogan County Community Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved leave accrual increase to 9 hours/month effective July 21, 2026; tabled sick leave buyout (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-03 reclassifying Fiscal Coordinator/HR to Grade 28 Step 5 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-04 reclassifying Environmental Health Specialist to Grade 26 Step 5 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a budget supplemental for LATC Fund 172. The board will also open bids for the 2027 Gravel Crushing Project and consider several personnel and pay resolutions.

• Public Hearing: Budget Supplemental LATC Fund 172
• Bid Opening: 2027 Gravel Crushing Project
• Resolution 86-2026: Amending pay rate for District Court Grant Funded Therapeutic Court Coordinator
• Resolution 87-2026: Rescinding Resolution 92-2019 and reclassifying a Part Time Court Commissioner
• Reimbursable Work Request: Chip Seal for the City of Oroville

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a budget supplemental for the Coroner/Morgue Building and Munis Software, a revised Planning Department fee schedule, and a temporary part-time administrative secretary for the Fairgrounds. They also approved a $1,500 insurance policy for the county fair and opened bids for the 2027 gravel crushing project, with the lowest bid at $765,686.50. Discussions included the Methow EMS levy, cannabis operations, and sheriff's office updates, but no final decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved resolution 85-2026 for LATC Fund 172 budget supplemental (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 89-2026 adopting revised Planning Department fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 88-2026 creating temporary part-time Fairgrounds administrative secretary (unanimous)
• Approved $9,668 Juvenile Detention plumbing repair with Ogborn Plumbing (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 insurance quote for Okanogan County Fair with $2M coverage (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 90-2026 authorizing compensation for Emergency Management assistance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-4 (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $1,209,362.99 (unanimous)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee will meet to review operational reports and unfinished business. The body is discussing veterinarian contracts and the purchase of horse stall panels.

• Veterinarian contracts
• Purchase of approximately 20 panels for horse stalls in the back area
• Selling fair merchandise at the fair
• Oroville PD National Night Out ticket donation request
• Volunteer guidelines for wristbands

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider a bid award for the Okanogan Landfill Gas Enclosed Flare to Cimarron Energy, Inc. They will also discuss a contract amendment replacing the Arrest and Jail Alternatives Program with a Mental Health Field Response Program, and review updates on infrastructure funding, public works, and the Methow Valley EMS District. A consent agenda containing routine items will be approved.

• Bid award – Okanogan Landfill Gas Enclosed Flare – Cimarron Energy, Inc.
• Contract amendment – Arrest and Jail Alternatives Program replaced by Mental Health Field Response Program – WA Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs
• Discussion – Infrastructure funding
• Update – Public Works (Engineer Josh Thomson)
• Discussion – Methow Valley EMS District

The commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 84‑2026, authorizing a property‑tax levy proposition for the November 3, 2026 General Election. They also approved the Professional Services Re‑Entry Agreement with Melodie White, ratified an $85,257.51 interagency agreement with the Washington State Office of Public Defense, and approved several contracts and grants, including a $97,500 Stonegarden grant and a $325,773.34 OCCAC grant. The consent agenda was adopted, the June 30, 2026 minutes were approved, and the board set the agenda for the next Wednesday meeting before adjourning.

• Approved Resolution 84‑2026 to place property‑tax levy increase on Nov 3, 2026 ballot (unanimous)
• Authorized Professional Services Re‑Entry Agreement with Melodie White (unanimous)
• Ratified interagency agreement with Washington State Office of Public Defense for $85,257.51 (unanimous)
• Approved Stonegarden grant contract for $97,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Aero Methow Rescue Service Contract for $103,348.75 (unanimous)
• Approved DIVCO HVAC service contract renewal for $49,628 annually (unanimous)
• Approved OCCAC grant CHG DRF for $325,773.34 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda and approved June 30, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board will hold public hearings on several budget supplemental items, including funds for the Sheriff, Public Defense, Emergency Management, and a Title III and Sheriff special project. The board will also discuss a drought conversation and courthouse plan options. Finally, the board will vote to approve a consent agenda that contains an ARPA fire‑hardening request, a Carelon opioid‑settlement contract, a 911 operations expense contract, and a mutual agreement to terminate law‑enforcement services with the Town of Twisp.

• Public Hearing – Budget Supplemental – Current Exp Fund Sheriff – CUTC CORE Grant
• Public Hearing – Budget Supplemental – Current Exp Fund Public Defense – Fellow Position
• Public Hearing – Budget Supplemental – Emergency Management Fund 121
• Approve Consent Agenda – Carelon Contract – Opioid Settlement Administration (term July 1 2024 – Dec 31 2029)
• Approve Consent Agenda – Mutual Agreement – Terminate Law Enforcement Services – Town of Twisp

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple budget supplemental resolutions for the Sheriff, Public Defense, and Emergency Management funds. Additional actions included approving jail maintenance purchases, various vouchers, and a professional service contract.

• Authorized $12,658.94 for jail tank pass-throughs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 80-2026 for Sheriff Current Expense Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 81-2026 for Public Defense Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 82-2026 for Emergency Management Fund 121 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 83-2026 for Title III and Sheriff Special Projects (unanimous)
• Approved $959,028.81 in regular vouchers and $1,441,388.10 in payroll vouchers (unanimous)
• Ratified the professional service contract with Joyce McCoy (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Public Services Grant closeout report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet on June 29, 2026, to approve previous minutes and hear public comment. The agenda lists 'Updates' under new business, but provides no further details on specific items for decision.

• Approval of February 23, 2026 minutes

The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting of the Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission. No outcomes, votes, or decisions are recorded as this text outlines the scheduled order of business.

Planning Commission

The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2026. Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. The public will have an opportunity for comment, and the commission will receive updates under new business.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• New business updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss building department staffing, the Victim Witness Domestic Violence Grant Program, and the WA State Liquor & Cannabis Board. The board is scheduled to approve a consent agenda containing a bid award and a resolution.

• Bid Award: Okanogan County Landfill Gas Enclosed Flare Project to Cimarron Energy
• Resolution ##-2026: Amended Interlocal Agreement with Okanogan Council of Governments
• Discussion on Building Department staffing
• Discussion on Victim Witness Domestic Violence Grant Program
• Discussion with WA State Liquor & Cannabis Board

The Board of Commissioners approved several agreements regarding fairground fire camp use and authorized multiple administrative resolutions. Decisions included changes to staff positions in the Auditor's and Victim Witness offices, as well as various grant and land annexation approvals.

• Ratified Wildfire Emergency Facilities & Land Use Agreement with DNR
• Approved Bureau of Indian Affairs Emergency Facilities & Land Use Agreement
• Approved Ticket Tomato Ticketing Services Agreement
• Approved Resolution 77-2026 for a temporary Auditor's Office employee
• Approved Tyler Technologies $14,000 sales quotation
• Approved Resolution 78-2026 regarding Secure Rural Schools funding
• Approved Resolution 76-2026 to convert Victim Witness Advocate to full-time
• Approved consent agenda including landfill gas flare bid and OCOG agreement

Hearing Examiner

The Okanogan County Hearings Examiner will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2026-2 for the Okanogan Valley Salvage & Recycling project. The hearing will consider the permit application and any public comments. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing room at 123 5th Ave N., Okanogan, WA.

• Public hearing on CUP 2026-2 Okanogan Valley Salvage & Recycling

The regular session of the Okanogan County Hearings Examiner was held on June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Staff presented a summary of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2026‑2 for Okanogan Salvage & Recycling, and public comments were received regarding water availability and fire risk. The hearing closed at 6:25 p.m. without any approvals, denials, or other actions recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet on June 16 to discuss agricultural disaster management, conservation grant funding, and fair sale age limits. The board will also open bids for a landfill flare rebid and consider supplemental agreements for solid waste engineering.

• Bid opening for Landfill Flare rebid
• Supplemental Consultant Agreement with Parametrix for Solid Waste Engineering & Environmental Services
• Supplemental Agreement for Site Lease Modification with the Secretary of the Army
• Discussion on Agricultural Disaster and Pest Management
• Discussion on Grant Funding for Conservation Project

The Board of County Commissioners approved $122,000 in new funding to transition Victim Witness Program staff from part-time to full-time positions. The Board also reviewed bids for a landfill flare project and heard discussions regarding food council pilots, fair sale age limits, and conservation grants.

• Approved $72,000 and $50,000 in funding for Victim Witness Program staff (7/1/26-6/30/27)
• Received bids for Landfill Flare: Cimarron Energy ($445,740.80) and Glacier Construction Services ($688,882.00)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on June 9, 2026. Members will approve the agenda, review the draft minutes from May 12, 2026, and consider financial reports for May 2026. The board will discuss Consolidated Contract Amendment #11 and a memorandum of agreement with NCAC. Updates from health system administrators will also be presented.

• Approval or additions to agenda
• Review of draft minutes from May 12, 2026
• Financial reports for May 2026
• Consideration of Consolidated Contract Amendment #11
• MOA between OCPHD and NCAC

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the May 12 minutes, and the May 2026 financial reports, all unanimously. It also approved a $21,395 amendment for the Maternal Child Health program and a memorandum of agreement with the North Cascades Athletic Club to keep the Stay Active and Independent for Life program for seniors. All motions carried with all members in favor.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 financial reports and vouchers/payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #11 for $21,395 Maternal Child Health program (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with North Cascades Athletic Club for S.A.I.L. senior program (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda of routine items and discuss updates from the Public Defense Office and Human Resources. The meeting is open to the public via Teams or in person.

• Approve Consent Agenda (7 items)
• Update Public Defense Office - Stanley Myers
• Update Human Resources/Risk Management - Shelley Keitzman
• Discussion - Arbitrage Fund - Mike Worden
• Board of Health Hearing

The Board approved several financial items including vouchers, water line installation, and firewise program funding. The Board also authorized specific ambulance payments for the Tonasket and Oroville Rural EMS Districts.

• Approved Lifeline Ambulance LLO2701 payment of $52,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Lifeline Ambulance LL02702 payment of $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved regular vouchers for $1,564,764.09 and payroll vouchers for $1,466,020.00 (unanimous)
• Approved JR Construction bid for Fairgrounds water line installation at $306,772.00 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of recommendation for Marcus Eric Alden (unanimous)
• Approved Okanogan Conservation District interlocal agreement for Firewise Program at $49,315 (unanimous)
• Approved WA Military Department Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 26, 27, and June 2 proceedings for further review

Fair Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the schedule of events and operational needs for the upcoming county fair. Discussions include royalty event schedules, vendor coordination, and fairground logistics.

• Proposed reusable banners costing $30.67 (single sided) or $56.13 (double sided) each
• Review of Royalty Event schedule including Tonasket Founders Day, Colorama, and Omak Stampede parades
• Request for noise permits from the Sheriff's office to extend past 10 pm
• Coordination of food vending with Kathy Powers
• Verification of veterinarians and packers for contracts

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, which contains routine items such as franchise renewals for Cattleguard, a wellness grant contract with the WA Criminal Justice Training Commission, a marketing contract with TwispWorks Foundation, and an appointment letter for the Civil Service Commission. They will also adopt Resolution 69-2026 to rescind a prior resolution and grant new signing authority to the clerk. The meeting includes brief updates from various departments and public comment.

• Cattleguard franchise renewals – CGF#13-98, CGF#1-98, CGF#1-85
• Contract – Officer Wellness Grant – WA Criminal Justice Training Commission
• Contract LTAC #26-025 – Marketing & Promotion – TwispWorks Foundation
• Appointment letter – Okanogan County Civil Service Commission – Byron Braden
• Resolution 69-2026 – rescind Resolution 124-2017 and grant new signing authority to the clerk

The commissioners approved the consent agenda items 1‑5 unanimously. They also approved a voucher certification authorizing a $103,348.75 payment to the Methow Valley EMS District. A motion was carried allowing the Okanogan County Task Force to search for applicable grants. The board adjourned and reconvened as the Methow Valley EMS District.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑5 (unanimous)
• Approved $103,348.75 voucher payment for Methow Valley EMS District (unanimous)
• Allowed Okanogan County Task Force to search for applicable grants (unanimous)
• Adjourned board and reconvened as Methow Valley EMS District (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a declaration of agricultural disaster and review the 2025 annual report. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding the closeout of a CDBG Public Services Grant.

• Discussion on Declaration of Agricultural Disaster
• Public Hearing: CDBG Public Services Grant-Closeout
• Resolution 66-2026: Agreed Value of Similkameen Trail Bridge Insurance
• Special Occasion Liquor License for Loup Loup Ski Bowl (6-27-2026)
• CDBG and CHG requests for Okanogan County Community Action Council

The commissioners approved the May 19 meeting minutes and the consent agenda items, all unanimously. They also approved an amended professional‑services agreement with SCJ Alliance and three resolutions authorizing budget lines and premium pay for the HCA Reentry Initiative. A $605,018.92 voucher package was approved unanimously, and a letter of support for the Colville Business Council opportunity‑zone application was adopted.

• Approved amended professional services agreement with SCJ Alliance (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 64‑2026 authorizing part‑time and overtime budget lines for HCA Reentry (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 65‑2026 authorizing 5% premium pay for Administrative Services Officers (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 68‑2026 creating an Office of Public Defense Fellow (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes for May 19, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑5 (all in favor)
• Approved regular vouchers totaling $605,018.92 by unanimous vote
• Approved letter of support for Colville Business Council LIC opportunity‑zone application (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board will consider and likely approve a consent agenda covering a drainage contract, Cattleguard franchise changes, and two special occasion liquor licenses. Several public hearings will address budget supplemental funds for pest control, emergency management, fair, and noxious weed control. Additional discussions include a landfill gas flare bid opening, a medical assistant program, and a milfoil treatment plan.

• Bid award for CRP No 9480-10 Chesaw Drainage to Rudnick and Sons
• Cattleguard franchise relinquishment (CCT Range Dept CGF#N-140 and CGF#01-06)
• Special occasion liquor licenses for Omak Elks Fairgrounds on 6-17-26 and 7-1-26
• Public hearing on Budget Supplemental Fund 119 Pest Control, Fund 121 Emergency Management, Fund 112 Fair
• Public hearing on Budget Supplemental Fund 103 Noxious Weed

The Okanogan County Board approved an amendment to the Washington State Health Care Authority contract, increasing funding by $211,500. It also approved a Cattleguard franchise for Paul Elkins, adopted resolutions creating a jail‑based reentry position and appointing a nominee to fill the sheriff vacancy, and accepted the consent agenda and upcoming Wednesday agenda.

• Approved $211,500 amendment to HCA Contract No K5886 (unanimous)
• Approved Cattleguard Franchise No 02-26 granting franchise to Paul Elkins (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 62‑2026 creating a jail‑based reentry position (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 63‑2026 appointing nominee to fill sheriff vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioners Proceedings for May 4 and May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Set Wednesday’s agenda (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review administrative reports and financial data from April 2026. The body will consider the Consolidated Contract Amendment #10 and receive updates from health district directors.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment #10
• Financial Reports for April 2026
• Draft Minutes of April 14, 2026

The Board approved the agenda amendment after a motion and second. The April 14, 2026 Board minutes were approved. April 2026 financial reports, vouchers and payroll totaling $260,771.58 were approved. Consolidated Contract Amendment #10, covering $2,2820 for tick surveillance and $13,372 for the Maternal Child Health program, was approved.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved April vouchers and payroll totaling $260,771.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #10 for $2,2820 and $13,372 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the use of opioid funds for a joint diversion facility study and open bids for the Chesaw Road Drainage project. The board will also consider several contracts and a resolution to create a part-time temporary assistant position.

• Discussion on Opioid Funds for a Joint Diversion Facility Study
• Bid opening for Chesaw Road Drainage
• Contract LTAC #26-023 for Marketing & Promotion with Twisp Chamber of Commerce
• Professional Services Agreement for legal services with Van Ness Feldman LLP
• Resolution 57-2026 creating a part-time Temp Assist to the Board position

The commissioners approved the consent agenda and the minutes from April 27, 28 and May 4. They moved to advertise the Fairgrounds waterline replacement project in the county legal newspaper. The board also agreed to spend $13,742.40 for ADA‑compliant website updates, funded from the LATC Fund. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 27, 28 and May 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising Fairgrounds waterline replacement bid in legal newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved $13,742.40 ADA‑compliance website cost, funded from LATC Fund (unanimous)
• Moved to set Wednesday’s agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on employee qualifications (9:06‑9:21 am, unanimous)
• Entered executive session on potential litigation (3:03‑3:13 pm, unanimous)

Water Conservancy Board

The Okanogan County Water Conservancy Board will discuss budget resources and SAO audits for 2023-2025. The board is reviewing the status of several pending applications and taking action on two applications from Samra Farms LLC.

• Financial report showing Wheatland Bank Fund Balance of $131.85
• SAO Audit discussion for 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Action items for Samra Farms LLC applications OKAN-21-04 and OKAN-21-05
• Status review of applications for George and Karen Zittel, Kyle Walter, and Crown Resources Corporation
• Status review of Okanogan Conservation District application OKAN-25-01

The Water Conservancy Board accepted the meeting agenda and approved the April 1 minutes, both by unanimous vote. It also unanimously accepted the Records of Examination and Decision for the SAMRA FARMS LLC applications OAN-21-04 and OKAN-21-05. The board decided to hold the $481.25 invoice for staff until new application fees are received.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted Records of Examination and Decision for SAMRA FARMS LLC applications OAN-21-04 and OKAN-21-05 (unanimous)
• Held invoice for Lisa de Vera ($481.25) pending new application fees

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee is meeting to review operational details for the fair. The body will discuss adjusting camping fees and a proposal for a beer garden.

• Proposed camping fee changes: $40.00 per night for tent camping and $45.00 per night for dry camping
• Beer Garden proposal from Brian Hawkins
• Review of Professional Services contracts
• Discussion on Main Stage location
• Proposal for activity from Jack W

The committee set the nightly camping fee at $30 and tabled the main stage relocation. The beer garden proposal was indefinitely tabled. An advertising budget was approved, an advertising committee was created, and two new fair flags were adopted. Junior Bull Riding was approved for the rodeo and $2,500 was added to the rodeo budget.

• Set nightly camping fee at $30 (unanimous)
• Table main stage relocation decision (unanimous)
• Table beer garden proposal (unanimous)
• Approve advertising budget allocations (unanimous)
• Form Advertising Committee (unanimous)
• Adopt two new fair flags (3 yes, 2 no)
• Approve junior bull riding during rodeo (unanimous)
• Add $2,500 to rodeo budget (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners will meet on May 4, 2026, to discuss and approve various contracts, resolutions, and budget items. The meeting includes public hearings, bid openings, and discussions on staffing, weed control policies, and reentry services. No major decisions are scheduled for May 5–7, but related meetings are listed.

• Bid opening for Fairgrounds Irrigation Project
• Public hearings on budget supplemental appropriations for LATC PW Building and Task Force
• Approval of multiple contracts including marketing, capital improvements, and subrecipient agreements
• Resolutions granting sign authority to undersheriff and acting deputies
• Discussion on MOUD staff request for RN resolution

The commissioners approved a $200,000 supplemental appropriation for the Public Works building and a $63 supplemental appropriation for the Drug Task Force, both by unanimous vote. They also rejected all six bids for the fairgrounds irrigation project, citing insufficient bid specifications, and accepted the clerk of the board’s resignation while retaining her on a professional services contract. Additional actions included moving into executive session and setting the next meeting’s agenda.

• Approved $200,000 LATC Public Works building supplemental appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $63 Drug Task Force supplemental appropriation (unanimous)
• Rejected all six bids for the fairgrounds irrigation project (no vote recorded)
• Accepted Clerk of the Board Lalefia Johns’ resignation and retained her on a professional services contract (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) (all in favor)
• Extended executive session (unanimous)
• Approved setting Wednesday’s agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner proceedings for April 27‑28, 2026 (unanimous)