Whitman County public meetings in 2023
37 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a 2024 per diem increase, the 2024-2025 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and a Deputy Sheriff Association Agreement. The meeting includes a public hearing and a vote on amending County Zoning Ordinance 19.15 and 19.16. A joint workshop with the Port Commissioner will cover broadband and projects including North Bypass and Wilma Road.
- Public hearing and ordinance to amend County Zoning Ordinance 19.15 and 19.16
- 2024-2026 Deputy Sheriff Association Agreement
- Ordinance regarding Whitman County Code, Chapter 2.02.040, Salary Commission
- 2024 Per Diem Increase
- Broadband and project updates for North Bypass and Wilma Road
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request by UMONT, LLC to lease a building to Disaster Response. The proposal involves using the site for office space for three to five employees and the storage of emergency response materials.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP 23-08 for 7601 SR 270, Pullman, WA
- Proposed use of Building B on Lot 8 of the Palouse Producers' Subdivision
- Determination of Non-significance (DNS) issued under SEPA 23-14
- Requirement for all outdoor lighting to be full-cutoff
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
The Whitman County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time.
Planning Commission (PC)
The Planning Commission will continue discussions regarding the creation of a solar energy ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation by Vesper Energy on a proposed solar farm.
- Presentation by Vesper Energy on a proposed solar farm
- Discussion on creating a solar energy ordinance
- Notice of upcoming Board of Adjustment hearing for Umont LLC conditional use permit
- Notice of Board of County Commissioners' public hearing regarding Riddco zone change
County Commissioners
The Whitman County Commissioners are meeting to certify countywide tax levies and consider several zoning amendments. The body will also hold a public meeting regarding Budget Amendment 3 and conduct workshops for the 2024 budget.
- Resolution certifying Countywide Tax Levies
- Hearing and ordinance to change Riddco zone from Heavy Limited to Light Industrial District
- Hearing and ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Chapters 19.15 and 19.16
- Hearing and ordinance regarding Whitman County Code Chapter 2.02.040 Salary Commission
- Contract for Countywide Guardrail Improvements
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will review the Lateral Entry Deputy Sheriff eligibility list and exam. Members will discuss the challenges of hiring individuals and the possibility of hiring 18- to 20-year-olds as Correction Officers. The body will also review updates to the Civil Service Commission Rules.
- Approval of Lateral Entry Deputy Sheriff Eligibility List/Exam
- Discussion on hiring 18-20-year-olds as Correction Officers
- Updates to Civil Service Commission Rules regarding hiring under age 21
- Staff update from Brett Myers of the Sheriff Department
Board Of Health
The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes and receive a CHAS presentation. The board will also review updates regarding community, personal and family, environmental, and administrative/HIPAA matters.
- CHAS Presentation
- Community Health update
- Personal and Family update
- Environmental Health update
- Admin/HIPAA update
Planning Commission (PC)
The commission will conduct public hearings regarding a Riddco zone change and amendments to code Chapters 19.15 and 19.16. Members will also continue discussions regarding the creation of a solar energy ordinance.
- Public hearing on Riddco zone change
- Public hearing on code amendments to Chapters 19.15 and 19.16
- Discussion on creating a solar energy ordinance
- Upcoming conditional use permit hearing for services on Dry Creek Road
- Avista gas pipeline replacement project under the South Fork of the Palouse River
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Ferrellgas, LP. The board approved the request to store propane tanks for home heating and cooking at 7607 SR 270 in Pullman.
- Approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP 23-06 for Ferrellgas, LP
- Project location: 7607 SR 270, Pullman, WA 99163
- Requirement for all outdoor lighting to be full-cutoff
- Requirement to follow the Fire Safety Analysis Manual for LP-Gas Storage Facilities by PERC
- Determination of Non-significance (DNS) issued under SEPA 23-11
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is holding a meeting centered on a tour of the Adams County Landfill. The agenda also includes the introduction of visitors and the review and approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.
- Adams County Landfill tour
- Review of June 13, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning Commission (PC)
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on November 1, 2023.
Planning Commission (PC)
The Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to County Code Chapters 19.15 and 19.16 regarding the North and South Pullman-Moscow Corridor Districts. The meeting will also include a discussion about creating a new solar energy ordinance.
- Proposed zone change for a subdivision off Pullman-Airport Road from Heavy Commercial Limited to Light Industrial
- Review of proposed amendments to County Code Chapter 19.15 (N-PMC) and Chapter 19.16 (S-PMC)
- Discussion regarding the creation of a solar energy ordinance
- Forthcoming administrative use permit for a storage building on SR 270
- Forthcoming Shoreline of the State permit for Avista gas pipeline replacement near Albion
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on community, personal/family, and environmental health, and discuss an administrative/HIPAA update. The board will also recruit a final board member and hear a presentation on masking and new vaccine effectiveness from Dr. Bowman. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and a discussion item.
- Approval of minutes
- Community Health update
- Environmental Health update
- Recruitment for final Board Member
- Masking and new vaccine effectiveness – Dr. Bowman
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is convening for a routine meeting. They will approve minutes, receive updates on community, personal/family, and environmental health, and discuss an administrative/HIPAA update. The board will also address recruitment for a final board member and hear a presentation on masking and new vaccine effectiveness from Dr. Bowman.
- Discussion on masking and new vaccine effectiveness by Dr. Bowman
- Recruitment for final Board Member
- Approval of minutes
- Community Health update
- Environmental Health update
Planning Commission (PC)
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 6, 2023, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on September 20, 2023.
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 6, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.
Planning Commission (PC)
The regular Planning Commission meetings scheduled for July 5 and August 2, 2023, have been canceled. The next meeting date has not yet been scheduled.
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 2, 2023, was not held. No substantive decisions were made.
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is convening for a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes and updates from various health divisions, with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2023.
- Approval of minutes
- Community Health update
- Personal and Family update
- Environmental Health update
- Admin/HIPAA update
The Board approved the previous meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from the Public Health Director regarding community health, clinical services, environmental health, and administrative updates.
- Approved minutes
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is convening for a regular meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on community health, personal and family health, environmental health, and administrative/HIPAA matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Approval of minutes
- Community Health update
- Personal and Family update
- Environmental Health update
- Admin/HIPAA update
Planning Commission (PC)
The regular Planning Commission meetings scheduled for July 5 and August 2, 2023, have been canceled. No future meeting has been scheduled at this time.
The Planning Commission meetings scheduled for July 5 and August 2, 2023, were canceled. No future meeting date has been scheduled.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
The committee approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on the landfill scale project, drone weed spraying, and the status of the regional Waste Management facility in Washtucna.
- Approved March 14, 2023 minutes
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Whitman County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 8, 2023, to consider two requests: a conditional use permit for a seasonal RV and tent campground and a variance to reduce a setback requirement. The county has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance for the campground, meaning no significant environmental impact is expected. Public comments are accepted until the hearing.
- Conditional use hearing for Todd & Tanya Mitzimberg's seasonal dryland campground on 7 acres at 16611 Farmington Road, Farmington, WA
- Variance request by Phil Brown to reduce setback from 20 feet to 8 feet for a pole building at 5102 Oakesdale Road, Oakesdale, WA
- SEPA DNS issued for the campground project; comments due by May 11, 2023
- Hearing at 7 PM in Public Service Building, Colfax, with Zoom option
The Board of Adjustment conducted a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a seasonal dryland recreational campground. The meeting record concludes during public testimony and does not list a final vote or decision.
Planning Commission (PC)
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023, will not be held. The next meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2023.
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is convening for a routine meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes and updates from various health divisions, with no specific action items or public hearings listed. The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2023.
- Approval of minutes
- Community Health update
- Environmental Health update
- Admin/HIPAA update
- Next meeting set for July 17, 2023
The Board approved the previous meeting minutes and received updates on community health, clinical services, and environmental health. No new business was introduced during the meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on community, personal and family, environmental health, and administrative/HIPAA matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes
- Community Health update
- Personal and Family update
- Environmental Health update
- Admin/HIPAA update
The Board approved the previous meeting minutes. Public Health Director Chris Skidmore provided updates on community health, clinical services, and environmental health operations.
- Approved meeting minutes
Planning Commission (PC)
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 3, 2023, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2023.
The May 3, 2023 regular Planning Commission meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.
- Meeting canceled
Planning Commission (PC)
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 5, 2023, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on May 3, 2023.
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 5, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is convening for a routine meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates from the Health Officer, Environmental Health, HIPAA, and administrative staff. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda, which consists of standard procedural items.
- Approval of minutes
- Health Officer update
- Environmental Health update
- HIPAA update
- Administrative update
The Board of Health received updates on COVID-19 case rates, upcoming health fairs for rural school districts, and staffing changes. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved minutes (vote not recorded)
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is convening for a routine meeting to approve minutes and receive updates from the health officer, environmental health, HIPAA compliance, and administrative staff. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda, which is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes
- Health Officer Update
- Environmental Health Update
- HIPAA Update
- Administrative Update
The Board of Health approved the previous meeting minutes. The session consisted of updates regarding COVID-19 case rates, community health initiatives, and environmental health operations. No other substantive votes were recorded.
- Approved meeting minutes
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
The committee elected Aaron Lawhead as Chairman and Eileen Macoll as Vice-chairman. Members reviewed landfill disposal data and discussed the financial impact of state organics management laws and producer responsibility bills.
- Approved minutes from December 13, 2022
- Elected Aaron Lawhead as Chairman
- Elected Eileen Macoll as Vice-chairman
Planning Commission (PC)
The March 1, 2023 regular Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2023.
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 1, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.
Planning Commission (PC)
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) for Whitman County and six participating cities and towns. The amendments are part of a required eight-year periodic review to ensure consistency with state law and local plans. The joint comment period with the Washington Department of Ecology ends February 14, 2023.
- Proposed SMP amendments for Whitman County, Albion, Colfax, Rosalia, Tekoa, Pullman, and Palouse
- Clarification of shoreline permit exemptions for fish/wildlife habitat projects and ADA retrofits
- Addition of language clarifying forest practices and federal lands are not subject to SMA
- Inclusion of a 90-day target for local review of projects on state highways
- SEPA environmental checklist prepared for this non-project action
The Planning Commission approved staff-prepared Findings of Fact and recommended that the Board of County Commissioners amend the Zoning Ordinance to update the Shoreline Master Program. The updates include revised definitions for development and houseboats, updated cost thresholds for substantial development, and new ADA compliance exemptions.
- Approved Findings of Fact as prepared by staff
- Recommended updating the Shoreline Master Program to the Board of County Commissioners (6-0)
Planning Commission (PC)
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the periodic update of the Whitman County Shoreline Master Program. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and reports on a forthcoming conditional use permit for an inert landfill near Pine City. No other new or unfinished business is listed.
- Public hearing on the Shoreline Master Program update (working draft dated February 7, 2023)
- Conditional use permit application for an inert landfill near Pine City (hearing date not yet set)
The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, though staff provided updates on forthcoming permits and Board of Adjustment staffing.
- Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning Commission (PC)
The Whitman County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Shoreline Master Program update on February 15, 2023, and will receive a presentation of the final draft from consultant SCJ Alliance. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a conditional use permit for an adult family home in Steptoe, and approval of previous minutes and permits.
- Public hearing for Shoreline Master Program update scheduled for February 15, 2023
- Final draft of Shoreline Master Program to be presented by SCJ Alliance
- Conditional use permit hearing for an adult family home in Steptoe set for February 26, 2023
- Side setback variance for Sam Young, Stoneway Electric approved November 2, 2022
- Conditional use permit for GRYM K9 canine behavioral training center approved November 2, 2022
The Planning Commission held a workshop to review a draft update to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The commission discussed proposed changes to federal jurisdiction exemptions, non-conforming use definitions, and the prohibition of new floating homes. A formal hearing is scheduled for February 15, 2023.
- Approved minutes from November 2, 2022
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Whitman County Board of Adjustment will hold a rescheduled public hearing on a conditional use permit for Steptoe Adult Family Home, LLC. The applicants propose to operate an adult family home for people with disabilities at 62 Water Street in Steptoe, WA, serving up to 6-8 clients plus staff. The hearing was originally set for January 12 and moved to January 26. Public comments are due by 5 PM on the hearing date.
- Conditional use permit CU 22-06 for Steptoe Adult Family Home, LLC
- Applicants: Damian Unogu & Purity Kapeen
- Location: 62 Water Street, Steptoe, WA (Lot 17, Block 13, Section 35, Township 18N., Range 43E.)
- SEPA review file 22-09
- Hearing at 7:00 PM, Public Service Building, Colfax, WA, with Zoom option
The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for an adult family home to care for people with disabilities at 62 Water Street in Steptoe. The facility is permitted to care for a maximum of 8 clients with a maximum of 5 employees, one of whom must live on site.
- Approved Findings of Fact for CUP 22-06 (3-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 22-06 for Steptoe Adult Family Home, LLC (3-0)
Board Of Health
The Whitman County Board of Health is convening for a regular meeting. The agenda consists of routine items including approval of previous minutes and updates from the Health Officer, Environmental Health, HIPAA, and administrative staff. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of November 21, 2022 minutes
- Health Officer Update
- Environmental Health Update
- HIPAA Update
- Administrative Update
The Board of Health reviewed updates regarding local COVID-19, RSV, and influenza rates. Staff reported on the status of the WIC program and the hiring of two new employees. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Whitman County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an adult family home at 62 Water Street in Steptoe. The applicants propose to care for up to 8 clients with disabilities in their single-family residence. The county has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance under SEPA, finding no significant environmental impact. Comments are due by 5 PM on January 12, 2023, and the hearing is open virtually via Zoom.
- Conditional use permit (CU 22-06) for Steptoe Adult Family Home, LLC at 62 Water Street, Steptoe
- SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance (SEPA 22-09) issued for the project
- Public hearing scheduled for January 12, 2023, at 7 PM in Colfax
- Comments on the zoning action due by 5 PM on January 12, 2023
- Remote participation via Zoom available
Planning Commission (PC)
This is a procedural meeting notice for the Whitman County Planning Commission. The agenda contains only meeting logistics, including date, time, location, and remote participation instructions via Zoom. No decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.
- Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Public Service Building, Colfax, WA
- Remote participation available via Zoom with multiple dial-in numbers provided
- No agenda items, ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are included in this document
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.