Okanogan County public meetings in 2023

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including November financial reports and draft minutes, and to act on two resolutions: one on procurement policy and one on public records index burdens. The board will also discuss the health officer contract and job description, receive updates from the health officer and administrator, and discuss a Blue Sky Minds memorandum of agreement.

• Resolution #2023-16 Procurement Policy
• Resolution #2023-17 Public Records Index Burdensome
• Health Officer Contract/Job Description
• Blue Sky Minds MOA Discussion
• Financial Reports — November 2023

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met on Dec. 7, 2023, to handle routine business and several fair-related decisions. They approved first readings of changes to the Goat Barn and swine rules in the Premium Book, elected a new co-chair after a resignation, and discussed the 2024 fair theme, entertainment, and volunteer needs.

• Elected Brock Hires as new co-chair (7-0) after Cutter Rains resigned
• Approved 1st reading of Goat Barn changes
• Approved 1st reading of swine rule changes (RFID tagging, single weigh-in, load-out time)
• Approved motion to give premium points to all dress-up contest entries
• Approved giving 4 season passes and 2 press passes to Omak Chronicle

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to review and act on administrative items, including draft minutes, financial reports, a consolidated contract amendment, and two resolutions (boot allowance and professional licensure). The agenda is preliminary and subject to change; the meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment #17
• Resolution #2023-09 Boot Allowance
• Resolution #2023-14 Professional Licensure
• Financial Reports – October 2023
• Draft Minutes of October 10 and October 26, 2023

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee's November 3, 2023 meeting was canceled because there was no quorum. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting canceled due to no quorum

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings. The session focuses on the proposed 2024 Public Health Budget and the 2024 Public Health Fee Schedule.

• Resolution #2023-12: 2024 Public Health Fee Schedule
• Resolution #2023-13: 2024 Public Health Budget

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review administrative reports, including September 2023 financial reports and treasurer's reports. The agenda includes discussions on professional licensure, personal protective equipment, and the employee handbook.

• Resolution #2023-09: Professional Licensure and Personal Protective Equipment
• Resolution #2023-10: Employee Handbook
• September 2023 Financial Reports
• Health Officer Update
• Environmental Health Update

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met on October 5, 2023, to approve minutes, hear reports, elect officers, and discuss fair operations and budget. They elected Mike Egerton as Chair, Cutter Rains as Vice-Chair, and Chantry Leslie as Secretary. The committee also reviewed the Market Stock Sale and Fur & Feather auction results, which totaled $666,759.88, and discussed 2024 budget items.

• Market Stock Sale: 216 animals sold for $606,755.88; Fur & Feather auction: 111 animals/birds sold for $60,004.00; total $666,759.88
• Elected officers: Mike Egerton (Chair, 6-4 vote), Cutter Rains (Vice-Chair, tie broken by coin toss), Chantry Leslie (Secretary, 6-4 vote)
• 2024 budget: $15,000 for Kids Zone; donations to be collected after Jan. 1, 2024
• Fur & Feather auction: animals sold cannot be taken home; barn superintendents responsible for preventing repeat sales
• Goat Barn premium book changes tabled to next meeting

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee reviewed the 2023 fair, including gate receipts of $118,750, and discussed improvements for next year. Topics included earlier hog weigh-ins, more online auction advertising, better vendor coordination, and safety concerns such as grandstand lighting and handrails. The committee also proposed changes to the Fur & Feather Auction and discussed volunteer armband limits and first responder parking.

• Gate monies taken in: $118,750.00
• Proposal to eliminate Fur & Feather Auction in Goat Barn
• Discussion on grandstand handrails and lighting for elderly safety
• Request for earlier hog weigh-in and no hogs leaving barn until 4 pm Sunday
• Discussion on limiting voluntary armbands and requiring barn superintendent lists

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will meet to approve the draft minutes from August 8, 2023, and review financial reports for August 2023. They will also consider a consolidated contract amendment and a draft employee handbook, along with updates from the health officer, administrator, and environmental health.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment #16
• Draft Employee Handbook
• Financial Reports – August 2023
• Treasurer’s Report and Cash on Hand
• Vouchers & Payroll

The Board approved the agenda, the August 8 meeting minutes, the August 2023 financial reports, the August vouchers and payroll totaling $292,466.65, and Consolidated Contract Amendment #16. All motions carried with unanimous support. The draft employee handbook was tabled for further review.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2023 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2023 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved August vouchers and payroll totaling $292,466.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #16 (unanimous)
• Tabled draft employee handbook (no action taken)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss operational issues at the fairgrounds, including rules for pets, bicycles, and propane campfires, as well as security and gate staffing. The committee will also address a complaint from Fair Queen Josie Fletcher about her advisor, and hear public comments about safety and conduct at the fair.

• Discussion of pet dogs, bicycles, skateboards, and motorized bikes on fairgrounds
• Proposal to restrict propane campfires to camp areas only
• Need for entry gates manned at 7am Thursday through Sunday and overnight security starting Wednesday
• Complaint by Queen Josie Fletcher about advisor Kieann Watson
• Public comments about kids with lariat ropes, honking Kubota equipment, and a woman touching babies at goat barn

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met to finalize preparations for the upcoming fair, covering logistics such as vendor spaces, camping, security, and event programming. They discussed donations, staffing, and infrastructure needs, with several items still in progress.

• Kids Zone received $13,500 in donations
• Movie night planned at Hog barn, estimated cost $200-$300
• Extra lighting for parking and north end by grandstands from PUD
• Security guards for concert, ticket takers at North End, new locks for gates
• Goat show ring donated by Fair Queen Josie Fletcher, plus $300 to each livestock barn and Kids Zone

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve the July 11 draft minutes, review July 2023 financial reports including the treasurer's report, cash on hand, and vouchers/payroll, and receive updates from the health officer, administrator, and environmental health. The agenda is preliminary and subject to change, with public comment limited to 2 minutes per person.

• Approval of draft minutes from July 11, 2023
• Review of July 2023 financial reports
• Treasurer's report and cash on hand
• Vouchers and payroll review
• Health officer, administrator, and environmental health updates

The Board approved July 2023 financial reports and an interlocal cooperative agreement for project support with the Chelan-Douglas Health District. Members also established a Finance Team committee. The Health Officer and Administrator provided updates on communicable diseases, overdose calls, and COVID-19 cases.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July 2023 financials, including $243,247.16 in total issues for vouchers and payroll
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Chelan-Douglas Health District
• Established Finance Team committee consisting of Jim Wright, Andy Hover, Lauri, Jill, and Michael

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve the June minutes, review financial reports, and consider a contract amendment. They will also receive updates from the Health Officer, Administrator, and Environmental Health. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment #15
• Financial Reports – June 2023
• Treasurer’s Report and Cash on Hand
• Vouchers & Payroll
• Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The Board approved the June 2023 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll. Members also approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #15 for Foundational Public Health Services and the Office of Drinking Water Group A Program.

• Approved July 11, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (majority favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved June 2023 financials, vouchers, and payroll totaling $260,794.76 (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #15 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, review May 2023 financial reports, and receive updates from the Health Officer, Administrator, and Environmental Health. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 9, 2023 and June 1, 2023 special meeting
• Review of May 2023 financial reports including treasurer's report, cash on hand, and vouchers & payroll
• State Audit Engagement Letter
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person, written comments due by 11:00 AM

The Board approved the May 2023 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll totaling $260,794.76. The Board also authorized the Chairman to sign the State Auditor's engagement letter for financial and accountability audits. Meeting minutes from May 9 and June 1 were approved.

• Approved June 13, 2023 agenda
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved June 1, 2023 special meeting minutes
• Approved May 2023 financials, including $124,030.02 in vouchers and $132,877.76 in payroll
• Approved Chairman to sign State Auditor engagement letter

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on an amendment from the Department of Health. The main item is Consolidated Contract Amendment #14, which will be considered under administrative reports and actions. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom audio.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment #14 from Department of Health
• Call to Order & Introductions
• Approval or Additions to Agenda
• Adjourn

The Board of Health held a special meeting to review a contract amendment. Members approved a revised version of Consolidated Contract Amendment #14 following negotiations with the Department of Health regarding the scope of work and funding.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #14 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving April meeting minutes and financial reports. The board will also vote on two resolutions: one approving a salary scale and another providing a 5% stipend for after-hours emergency response. Updates from the health officer, administrator, and environmental health will be presented.

• Resolution #2023-07: Approval of Salary Scale
• Resolution #2023-08: 5% Stipend for After Hours Emergency Response
• Consolidated Contract Amendment #13
• Financial Reports for April 2023
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

The Board approved April 2023 financial reports and vouchers totaling $151,507.62. Members also approved a contract amendment for FPHS funds and resolutions regarding salary scales and stipends. The Board discussed filling an open member position reserved for city mayors or council members.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 financials, vouchers, and payroll totaling $151,507.62 (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #13 for $150,000 in FPHS funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 adopting a revised salary scale (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08 for Environmental Health Director salary stipend (unanimous)

Dispatch Advisory Board (DAB)

The Okanogan County Dispatch Advisory Board will review 2023 revenue and budget status, staffing (3 of 13 positions open), and project updates. They will also discuss the radio network improvement project, including per-site design costs, WSDOT contract negotiations, and subscriber radio options. The meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Lifeline Omak and via Teams.

• 2023 revenue and budget status reports
• Staffing update: 3 of 13 open positions
• Radio network improvements: per-site design (Pitcher, Pearl Hill, Tunk), WSDOT negotiations
• Subscriber radio options: Tait, Kenwood, Harris
• Budget process: submission to Auditor by Aug 11

The board accepted Sheriff Paul Budrow as an active member and approved the minutes from October 19, 2022. Members discussed budget tracking, staffing levels, and the status of the Mobile Command Trailer and Tunk shelter improvements. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted Sheriff Paul Budrow as active board member
• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and four resolutions, including one on the administrator position and one on the environmental health director position. The board will also hear updates from the health officer, community health, and environmental health, and hold an executive session. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person.

• Resolution #2023-03: Authority to Pay Bills and Vouchers
• Resolution #2023-04: Organizational Chart
• Resolution #2023-05: Administrator Position
• Resolution #2023-06: Environmental Health Director Position
• Financial reports for March 2023

The Board approved several administrative resolutions, including a new organizational chart and job descriptions. Lauri Jones was appointed Administrator with an annual salary of $110,000, and Michael Harr was appointed Environmental Health Director. March 2023 financial reports and vouchers totaling $172,125.60 were approved.

• Approved March 2023 financials and vouchers totaling $172,125.60 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 regarding authority to pay bills, payroll, and vouchers (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 adopting the District organizational chart (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 for the Administrator job description (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2023-06 for the Environmental Health Director job description (all in favor)
• Appointed Jennifer Richardson as Administrator's designee for voucher approval (all in favor)
• Appointed Lauri Jones as Administrator with $110,000 annual salary retroactive to April 6, 2023 (all in favor)
• Appointed Michael Harr as Environmental Health Director with monthly base salary of $6,804.82 retroactive to January 1, 2023 (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve the agenda and hold a retreat. The agenda is preliminary and subject to change. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom audio.

• Board of Health Retreat

The Board of Health conducted a retreat facilitated by the Washington State Public Health Association. The session focused on public health systems, funding history, and the future of Okanogan County Public Health Department. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold a public meeting on March 14, 2023, to review administrative reports and discuss the charter. The agenda includes approval of draft minutes from February 14, 2023, and a review of financial reports for February 2023, including cash on hand and payroll. The board will also address Consolidated Contract Amendment #12 and receive updates from the Health Officer, Community Health, and Environmental Health departments.

• Review of Consolidated Contract Amendment #12
• Approval of Draft Minutes from February 14, 2023
• Review of Financial Reports for February 2023
• Charter Discussion
• Health Officer, Community Health, and Environmental Health Updates

The Board approved the purchase of a Randox Toxicology machine for the Coroner's office and recommended changes to the Public Health District Charter. Financial reports for February 2023 were approved, and a new Personnel Committee was established.

• Approved February 2023 financials, including vouchers totaling $171,281.29
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #12 for $17,800 (Office of Drinking Water Group A)
• Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve Charter changes regarding authority, administrator appointment, and finance/records
• Approved purchase of Randox Toxicology machine up to $68,000 using ARPA funds
• Appointed Michael, Jim Wright, and Chris to a regulation revision advisory committee
• Created a Personnel Committee to restructure organizational chart, salary scale, and policies

Board of Health

The Board approved a resolution changing the appeal process for public health issues. The Board also approved January 2023 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll.

• Approved Resolution #2023-02 to move public health appeals to the District Hearing Examiner (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 vouchers and payroll totaling $165,708.74 (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including electing board officers for 2023, approving December 2022 minutes and financial reports, and reviewing a consolidated contract amendment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person.

• Board of Health 2023 Elections
• Draft Minutes of December 13, 2022
• Financial Reports – December 2022
• Consolidated Contract Amendment #11
• Health Officer, Community Health, and Environmental Health Updates

The Board elected Andy Hover as Chairperson and Mariann Williams as Vice-Chairperson for 2023. The Board approved December 2022 vouchers and payroll totaling $185,212.09 and a contract amendment for the Office of Drinking Water. A separation agreement for Dave Hilton was also approved following an executive session.

• Elected Andy Hover as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Mariann Williams as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 vouchers and payroll totaling $185,212.09 (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #11 for $25,878 (unanimous)
• Approved separation agreement and general release form for Dave Hilton (unanimous)