Whitman County public meetings in 2024

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss 2025 Capital Improvement Program funded projects and a joint cooperative agreement for the Local Agricultural Burn Permitting Program. The meeting includes a workshop on McKinstry HVAC and an executive session regarding negotiations.

• 2025 CIP Funded Projects
• 2025-26 Joint Cooperative Agreement - Local Agricultural Burn Permitting Program contract
• Rescind Emergency Declaration for Pullman Health Building HVAC System
• Ratify signature for One Palouse Dissolution
• Ratify signature for Sheriff's Fee Schedule Notice of Hearing

The Board approved the 2025 Capital Improvement Program project list, signed 2025 Signature Delegation forms for county departments, and approved the 2025-2026 Joint Cooperative Agreement for the Local Agricultural Burn Permitting Program. They also rescinded the Emergency Declaration for the Pullman Health Building HVAC System and ratified signatures on One Palouse Dissolution documents and a notice of hearing for the Sheriff's Public Records Request Fee Schedule. A workshop on the Courthouse HVAC system was held with no action taken.

• Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Program project list
• Approved 2025 Signature Delegation forms for county departments
• Approved 2025-2026 Joint Cooperative Agreement for Local Agricultural Burn Permitting Program
• Rescinded Emergency Declaration for Pullman Health Building HVAC System
• Ratified Commissioner Handy's signature on One Palouse Dissolution documents
• Ratified Commissioner Swannack's signature authorizing advertising for Sheriff's Public Records Request Fee Schedule hearing
• Approved carryover of 11.75 hours comp time for Adam Turnidge
• Approved consent agenda including wire transfers and check report $555,957.54

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will consider adopting the 2025 county budget and capital improvement plan (CIP) funded projects, a resolution finalizing ARPA obligations, and new/old business items including a public defense grant signature authorization and a leave carryover request. The meeting also includes a joint workshop with the Port of Whitman to discuss broadband projects, the ADO contract renewal, and the 2025 legislative agenda.

• Adopt 2025 County Budget
• Resolution – Final ARPA Obligation
• 2025 CIP Funded Projects
• Signature Authorization for Public Defense Grant
• Joint Commission Meeting with Port of Whitman – Broadband projects, ADO contract renewal, Public Health Building

The Board of Whitman County Commissioners adopted the 2025 budget as presented and approved the consent agenda, including financial reports and personnel changes. Several items were discussed without action, including the December 23 meeting cancellation and various projects. The 2025 Capital Improvement Program project list and a joint cooperative agreement were moved to the December 30 meeting.

• Adopted 2025 budget as presented
• Approved consent agenda for December 16-29, 2024
• Approved $100,000 .09 request from City of Pullman for Downtown Pullman Project
• Approved carryover of 88.62 vacation hours for Wendy Lierman
• Authorized e-signing of Whitman ICA25042 Grant Agreement for Public Defense
• Approved resolution for final ARPA obligations
• Reappointed Gwen Nolan, Julie Kincaid, and Holly Whittenburg to Developmental Services Board
• Increased petty cash from $25 to $100 for Kamiak Butte and Wawawai County Park

Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

The Whitman County Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from September and receive an update on the Solid Waste Management Plan from Great West Engineering. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review and approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
• David Nails update of the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) by Great West Engineering

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee met and approved the minutes from September 17, 2024. They reviewed a financial model update and discussed the draft Solid Waste Management Plan, including final goals and proposed actions. No formal decisions were made on the plan; it remains in draft for future review.

• Approved minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 p.m.

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners reconvene for their December 9 meeting to handle year-end financial items including adoption of 2025 tax levies and the creation of a new fund for Whitcom property. They will also workshop a Solid Waste Financial Plan that proposes fee increases, and consider contracts for the Kamiak Butte water system and Martin Hall budget. Multiple executive sessions are scheduled for employee evaluations.

• Workshop on Solid Waste Financial Plan & fee increases (11:00 AM–12:00 PM)
• Adoption of 2025 Whitman County Tax Levies
• Creation of fund 149-Whitcom Property
• Kamiak Butte Water System Contract
• 2025 Martin Hall Budget adoption

The Board approved the 2024 Budget Amendment 3, certified 2025 property tax levies, and approved several contracts and agreements, including the WSU Extension interagency agreement and a road crushing project. They also approved the purchase and lease of office space in Pullman and created a new fund for Whitcom infrastructure.

• Approved 2024 Budget Amendment 3 with revenue exceeding expenses by $13,462
• Certified 2025 property tax levies for county taxing districts
• Approved purchase of property at 1240 SE Bishop Blvd., Suites P and Q, Pullman
• Signed month-to-month lease with George Langefield for office space in Pullman
• Approved resolution for County Road Crushing Project (Doneen Quarry)
• Created fund 149 Whitcom Infrastructure and Improvement Fund
• Signed Kamiak Butte Water System Improvements contract with Magnum Construction
• Approved vacation leave carryovers for three employees

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission will continue its conversation on creating a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance. The commission will also begin a required update of the Critical Areas Ordinance. No public hearings or pending permits are scheduled for this meeting.

• Continue conversation on creating a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance (unfinished business)
• Required update of Critical Areas Ordinance (new business)

Board Of Health

The Board of Health will approve minutes from September 16, 2024, set dates for 2025 board meetings, and receive an opioid presentation from Meghan Johns. Updates on community health, personal/family health, environmental health, and admin/HIPAA will also be discussed.

• Approval of September 16, 2024 minutes
• Opioid presentation by Meghan Johns
• Setting 2025 Board of Health meeting dates: Jan 27, Mar 17, May 19, Jul 21, Sep 15, Nov 17
• Community health update
• Environmental health update

Civil Service Commission

The Whitman County Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve new Civil Service Commission Rules. They will also review the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting, receive an update from the Sheriff's Department, and address eligibility lists for various deputy and corrections positions. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion and approval of new Civil Service Commission Rules
• Sheriff's Department update from Brett Myers
• Review of September 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on eligibility lists for Entry Level Deputy Sheriff, Corrections Officer, Lateral Deputy Sheriff, and other positions
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners are meeting to address administrative updates, contract amendments, and budget notices. The session includes a bid opening for the Kamiak Butte Water Systems Project and a review of the 2025 holiday schedule.

• Bid opening for Kamiak Butte Water Systems Project
• Public Defense Contract Amended Addendum
• Budget Amendment 3 Notice
• Memo of Understanding with Teamsters for Assessor GIS Technician
• Adoption of 2025 Holiday Schedule

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission will continue its conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance. No new business or pending applications (conditional use permits, variances, shoreline permits) are scheduled for discussion.

• Continue conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will discuss a purchase of the Pro-Mall 2 Building for Public Health offices, a Public Health Fee Schedule update, and reconvene the 2025 budget hearing. Workshop items include Health Department staffing, 2025 Capital Improvement Plan discussion, and final ARPA obligations. The meeting also includes a request to publish a notice of dirt road closures and various consent agenda items.

• Health Department Staffing workshop
• Public Health Fee Schedule Update
• Purchase of Pro-Mall 2 Building for Public Health Offices
• Reconvene 2025 Budget Hearing at 10:20 AM
• Request to Publish Notice of Whitman County Dirt Road Closures

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025 County Budget and an Animal Noise Disturbance Ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel, quarry leases, and a meeting with the Port of Whitman.

• Hearing: 2025 County Budget
• Hearing: Animal Noise Disturbance Ordinance
• Public Works-Doneen Quarry Lease Agreement
• Deputy Sheriff Association (DSA) Memo of Understanding (MOU)
• .09 Award for City of Tekoa via Port of Whitman

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission will continue its discussion on creating a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance, with the Board of County Commissioners joining the meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting and receive an update on a previously approved variance for two residences on Brayton Road.

• Continue conversation on a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance; Board of County Commissioners to join.
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024.
• Update on a variance approved September 26, 2024 for Blaise and Makalie Schile to construct two residences on Brayton Road within 1,500 feet of six other residences.

County Commissioners

This is a bi-week meeting with consent agenda, workshops, and several public hearings. Commissioners will hold a hearing on the 2024 Budget Amendment #2 and a resolution, as well as a hearing on the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. They will also consider rescinding the emergency declaration for Ewell Bridge and awarding an Endicott Road contract to Central WA Asphalt, LLC. Additionally, they will set notice for a hearing on the 2025 budget and a proposed Domestic Animal Noise Ordinance.

• Hearing on 2024 Budget Amendment #2 and resolution
• Hearing on Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and resolution
• Rescind State of Emergency for Ewell Bridge
• Endicott Road Contract with Central WA Asphalt, LLC
• Notice of hearing for 2025 Budget Public Meeting and proposed Domestic Animal Noise Ordinance

Planning Commission (PC)

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2024.

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners meet to consider several action items, including 2025 Washington Counties Insurance Fund applications, ratification of a USDA documents signature for base acre reduction to CRP ground, the Green Hollow Road Project, and the 2025 Construction Program. Later workshops will review the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program and the 2025 Budget, though these are non-action discussions. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and public comment.

• 2025 Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF) applications
• Ratify signature for USDA Base Acre Reduction and shift to Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ground
• Green Hollow Road Project discussion
• 2025 Construction Program review
• Workshop on 2025 Budget Review (non-action)

Board of Adjustment (BOA)

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance permit requested by Blaise and Makalie Schile. The variance would allow construction of two new residences in the Agricultural District, which are normally exempt from the county viewshed rule if certain conditions are met. The board will decide whether to approve the variance.

• Variance application (VAR 24-02) for two new residences near Brayton and Armstrong Roads, Section 25, Township 15N, Range 44E

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss a request to share Deputy and Corrections Sergeant exams with the Colfax Police Department. They will also continue updates to the Civil Service Commission Rules. The Sheriff's Department will provide an update, and the commission will review eligibility lists for various positions.

• Discussion on sharing Deputy and Corrections Sergeant exams with Colfax Police Department
• Continued updates to Civil Service Commission Rules
• Sheriff's Department update from Brett Myers
• Review of eligibility lists for Entry Level Deputy Sheriff, Corrections Officer, Lateral Deputy Sheriff, and others
• Approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners are holding a bi-week meeting on September 23, 2024, where they will award a bid for the Endicott Road Overlay project and consider a letter of support for the Port of Whitman. They will also approve consent agenda items (claims, personnel changes) and hold executive sessions for negotiations and personnel reviews.

• Bid Award – Endicott Road Overlay
• Port of Whitman – Letter of Support
• Executive Session – Negotiations
• Executive Session – Personnel Review (two sessions)
• Public Broadband Stakeholder Group Pre-Meeting

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission will continue discussions on drafting a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance. The commission will also receive updates on recent conditional use permits and variances, including approved permits for a distribution center and an event venue, and an approved variance for a new residence near Old Moscow Road. No new business is on the agenda.

• Continue conversation on creating a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024
• Update: variance hearing set for Sept 26 for two residences on Brayton Road near six others
• Update: Ambrose Property Group CUP for distribution center off Airport Road and SR 270 granted July 25
• Update: Dan and Brandy Brown CUP for event venue and camping off SR 195 north of Colfax granted Sept 12

The Planning Commission held a workshop to review a draft solar energy ordinance, discussing decommissioning requirements, zoning districts, and a proposed 5,000-acre countywide cap. No formal decisions were made; the commission deferred action pending further information on transmission line locations and a joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners. The regular meeting portion approved the May 15, 2024 minutes.

• Approved minutes from May 15, 2024 meeting
• Discussed draft solar energy ordinance, no formal action taken
• Deferred decision on 5,000-acre cap pending legal review and BOCC input
• Agreed to map transmission lines to inform solar siting
• Scheduled next workshop for October 2, 2024

Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

The Whitman County Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet to review and approve the minutes from June 18, 2024. The agenda includes discussion led by David Nails and setting the next meeting date. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion led by David Nails

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee reviewed and finalized draft plan goals for Whitman County's solid waste management, covering moderate risk waste, recycling, education, dependable waste management, and collaboration. Members suggested additions such as monitoring market conditions, including incentives for recycling, and adding 'sustainable and affordable' to the waste management goal. The committee will receive final goals and action items via email for comment before the next meeting on December 10, 2024.

• Approved minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting
• Finalized draft plan goals for solid waste management
• Suggested adding market condition monitoring to Goal 1
• Suggested including recycling incentives in Goal 3
• Suggested adding 'sustainable and affordable' to Goal 4
• Scheduled next meeting for December 10, 2024

Board Of Health

The Whitman County Board of Health will meet to review a funding request for countywide EMT classes and discuss the use of opioid funds for a drug recovery center. The meeting also includes updates on community, personal, family, and environmental health.

• Funding request for Countywide EMT Classes
• Discussion on potential uses of Opioid Funds and a Drug Recovery Center
• Opioid presentation by Meghan Johns

Board of Adjustment (BOA)

The Board of Adjustment will hear a conditional use permit application for Buck Canyon Barn on September 12, 2024, after being rescheduled from August 29 due to insufficient notice to adjacent landowners. Dan & Brandy Brown seek to operate an event venue for community festivals and dryland RV camping annually from April to October at 39802 SR 195, Colfax. The board will accept public comments until 5PM on the day of the hearing.

• Rescheduled conditional use permit hearing for Buck Canyon Barn
• Applicants: Dan & Brandy Brown
• Location: 39802 SR 195, Colfax, WA 99111
• Proposed use: Event venue with community festivals and dryland RV camping (April–October)
• Public comment deadline: September 12, 2024, at 5PM

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Sheriff's Office resolution and fee schedule, discuss the Pullman Boys & Girls Club ARPA request in a workshop, and consider an emergency declaration for the Kamiak Butte Water System. Other items include appointments to advisory committees, a temporary road closure on Chambers Road, and policy updates.

• Public hearing on Sheriff's Office Resolution and Fee Schedule (10:20 am)
• Pullman Boys & Girls Club ARPA Request
• Emergency Declaration for Kamiak Butte Water System
• Resolution for temporary closure of Chambers Road #9620
• Resolution – Assessors Current Use Fee Update

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners meet over several days starting September 3, 2024, with workshops, executive sessions, and public hearings. Key business includes a public hearing on the Sheriff's Office resolution and fee schedule, consideration of ARPA funding requests from the Pullman Boys & Girls Club and L/C Valley Boys & Girls Club, and temporary closure of Chambers Road. The agenda also includes appointments, budget meetings for various departments, and a resolution updating the Assessor's Current Use Fee.

• Public hearing on Sheriff's Office Resolution and Fee Schedule
• Pullman Boys & Girls Club ARPA Request for daycare
• Resolution for temporary closure of Chambers Road #9620
• Resolution updating Assessor's Current Use Fee
• Letter of support for CHAS Health-Access Point Grant

Board of Adjustment (BOA)

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on August 29, 2024, to decide on a variance request from Naomi Allan to build a new residence within a viewshed near Old Moscow Road. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for Dan & Brandy Brown to operate Buck Canyon Barn, an annual event venue with dryland RV camping at 39802 SR 195. A Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) has been issued for both projects under the State Environmental Policy Act.

• Naomi Allan seeks a variance from the Agricultural District viewshed requirement to build a new residence at 3204 Old Moscow Road, Pullman
• Dan & Brandy Brown apply for a conditional use permit to operate Buck Canyon Barn event venue and dryland RV camping at 39802 SR 195, Colfax
• Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) issued for both proposals, finding no significant environmental impact
• Public comment on the SEPA decision accepted until August 22, 2024; comment on zoning actions until the hearing
• The variance hearing includes findings that neighboring property owners support the residence

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved VAR24-01, granting Naomi Allan a variance from the Agricultural District viewshed requirement to build a new residence at 3204 Old Moscow Road, Pullman. The board found the parcel's size and location made compliance impossible and that the variance would not harm public welfare. All four criteria for a variance were met, and the motion passed without opposition.

• Approved Findings of Fact for VAR24-01 (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR24-01 from Agricultural District viewshed requirement (unanimous)

Board of Equalizaton

The Board of Equalization is reconvening to review the status of petitions and schedule hearings. The meeting consists of procedural items and the approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of August 19, 2024 minutes
• Review of received, stipulated, and pending petitions
• Scheduling of hearings

Board of Equalizaton

The Board of Equalization reconvenes for a procedural session. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and updates on property tax appeal petitions. No specific petitions or hearings are listed, indicating routine business.

• Approval of August 12, 2024 minutes
• Update on petitions: received, stipulated, pending
• Possible scheduling of hearings

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will consider an interlocal agreement for the Coroner's Office, updates to capital improvement projects for 2024 and 2025, and a contract with Ginno Construction for facilities. A notice of hearing is scheduled for a Sheriff's Office resolution regarding fee schedules. Executive sessions are planned for lease/purchase, negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Interlocal Agreement for Coroner's Office
• Ginno Construction Agreement for Facilities
• Notice of Hearing for Sheriff's Office Resolution/Fee Schedule
• 2024 and 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list updates
• PBAC Interstate Agreement and Bylaws

Board of Equalizaton

The Board of Equalization reconvenes for its 2024 session with standard organizational items: nominations for chairman, swearing in of board and assessors, and approval of prior minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, covering status updates on certified assessment rolls, property values (real and personal), senior citizen exemptions, new construction, and petitions.

• Board will nominate a chairman for the 2024 session
• Approval of August 28, 2023 minutes
• Acknowledgement of 2024 certified assessment rolls
• Status reports on assessed real property, personal property, senior citizen exemptions, and new construction values
• Update on petitions received, stipulated, pending, and scheduled hearings

County Commissioners

On August 12, 2024, the Whitman County Commissioners reconvene to handle a consent agenda including claims, personnel changes, and two added items: approval to apply for credit from Western States Cat and approval for an IT generator purchase. The board will also hold a workshop with non-action items and a later workshop on the Kamiak Butte Water System.

• IT Generator Purchase Approval (consent agenda item 22c)
• Approval to apply for credit – Western States Cat (consent agenda item 22b)
• Workshop discussion of Kamiak Butte Water System (item 24)
• Consent agenda includes approved claims and personnel change orders
• Amendment to agenda to add items 22b, 22c, and 24

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting and workshop. They will consider the Parks & Recreation 2025 Fee Schedule Update, an emergency declaration for the Ewell Bridge, and a pre-authorization for the Endicott Road Overlay Project call for bids. Several reappointments and a local voters' pamphlet waiver for St John Cemetery District are also on the agenda.

• Parks & Recreation 2025 Fee Schedule Update
• Ewell Bridge Emergency Declaration
• Endicott Road Overlay Project Call for Bids Pre-Authorization
• Ewan Bridge Project Resolution
• Emergency Communications Reappointments

Board of Adjustment (BOA)

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 28,556 square foot warehouse and distribution center on a 13.75-acre parcel in the North Pullman-Moscow Corridor District. The applicant is AMS 2024 BTW-Pullman, WA LLC. The site address on Pullman Airport Rd. is to be determined. Written comments are accepted until 5:00 PM on July 25.

• Conditional use permit (CU 24-03) for a warehouse/distribution center
• Proposed 28,556 sq ft building on 13.75 acres
• Location in Section 32, Township 15N., Range 46E., Whitman County
• Virtual and in-person hearing on July 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM
• Public comment deadline: 5:00 PM on July 25, 2024

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting updated purchasing/procurement and travel policies. They will also consider updating the Palouse Empire Fair and Fairgrounds fee schedule for 2025, and review a real estate appraisal contract for a property in Pullman. The agenda includes consent items such as claims approval and personnel changes.

• Hearing on purchasing/procurement policy and travel policy updates
• Ordinance adopting purchasing/procurement policy updates
• Ordinance adopting travel policy
• Update of Palouse Empire Fair and Fairgrounds fee schedule for 2025
• Valbridge real estate appraisal contract for 1095 SE Bishop Boulevard, Pullman WA

Board Of Health

The Whitman County Board of Health will consider potential uses of opioid settlement funds, including a drug recovery center, and receive updates on community, environmental, and administrative health matters. No decisions are expected on the opioid funds item at this meeting; it is listed as a discussion item.

• Potential uses of opioid settlement funds / Drug Recovery Center
• Community Health update
• Environmental Health update
• Admin / HIPAA update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss policy updates regarding the drug-free workplace, sick leave, and CDL testing. The agenda includes a review of the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan ranking list and a contract for Sand Road. A workshop discussion on wind farms is also scheduled.

• Sand Road - Motley & Motley, Inc. Contract
• Countywide Guardrail and Guidepost Project resolution
• 2025 Capital Improvement Plan ranking list review
• Policy updates for drug-free workplace and CDL testing
• Notice of hearing for procurement and travel policy updates

Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

The committee will receive an update regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan from David Nails of Great West Engineering. The meeting also includes the review and approval of minutes from the April 17, 2024, meeting.

• Update on the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
• Review and approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The commissioners are reviewing several policy updates regarding employee benefits and workplace safety. The meeting includes a public hearing on a zoning change and an ordinance for the Huber area. The board will also discuss an amendment to the Sand Road project and an emergency declaration for the Pullman Public Health HVAC system.

• Public hearing for a zoning change
• Huber zoning change ordinance
• Amendment to the Rural Arterial Program Project for Sand Road
• Contract for 2024-2025 legal printing
• Emergency declaration for Pullman Public Health HVAC system

Board of Equalizaton

The Board of Equalization will hold a workshop to discuss 2024 property tax assessments. The session focuses on the revaluing and equalizing process.

• 2024 Property Tax Assessments revaluing/equalizing

Board of Equalizaton

The Whitman County Board of Equalization will hold a special meeting on June 11, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss an update regarding property taxes.

• Update on property taxes

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2021 Edition of the Building Codes, and will also hold a public meeting and consider a resolution for the 2024 Budget Amendment 1. Other business includes ratifying a CDBG grant amendment, appointing a Salary Commission member, and awarding a bid for the Sand Road Overlay.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting the 2021 Edition of the Building Codes
• Public meeting and resolution for 2024 Budget Amendment 1
• Bid award for the Sand Road Overlay
• Ratify Chairman's Signature - CDBG Grant Amendment
• Notice of temporary road closure - Fairbanks Road

Board Of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review updates on community, personal, family, and environmental health. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a Drug Recovery Center with Chris Skidmore.

• Drug Recovery Center discussion with Chris Skidmore

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners meet May 20 to handle routine business plus several notable items: opening bids for the Sand Road project, a public hearing on the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan, and a CDBG-DV closeout hearing. They will also consider .09 BRATC award recommendations, a debt write-off, and multiple road and quarry agreements. The meeting includes a workshop on Greater Columbia Behavioral Health updates.

• Sand Road bid opening at 10:20 AM
• 6 Year TIP hearing at 10:25 AM and resolution amending the Transportation Improvement Plan (2024-2029)
• CDBG-DV Closeout hearing at 10:30 AM
• Resolution initiating the Endicott Road Overlay Project
• GINNO Construction Change Order and PSB Repairs CIP Amount Amendment

Planning Commission (PC)

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Huber Action Freight, Inc. to rezone land at 34402 SR 195, Colfax, from Agricultural District to Heavy Commercial District. The county has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under SEPA, meaning no significant environmental impact is expected. Written comments on the SEPA decision are due by May 9, 2024, and on the zone change by May 15, 2024.

• Public hearing for zone change ZC 24-01 from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial District
• Site: 34402 SR 195, Colfax, WA 99111
• SEPA DNS issued (SEPA 24-05) — no significant adverse impact expected
• Comments on SEPA due 5:00 PM May 9, 2024; zone change comments due before 5:00 PM May 15, 2024
• Meeting at 7:00 PM, Public Service Building, 1st floor auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zone change for Huber Freight from Agricultural District to Heavy Commercial District. The commission will also continue its conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing: zone change from Agricultural District to Heavy Commercial District for Huber Freight
• Continue conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance
• Approval of minutes from March 6 and May 1, 2024
• No forthcoming Board of Adjustment hearings or administrative use permits

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2024, with a workshop on the Colton-Uniontown Trail grant application and an IT update, followed by board business including consent agenda, civil service reappointments, a fairgrounds electrical upgrade contract, and a hearing on adopting the 2021 International Building Code. They will also hold an executive session on collective bargaining negotiations.

• Colton-Uniontown Trail Grant Application – workshop item
• Fairgrounds Electrical Upgrade Contract – action item
• Ratify Commissioner Largent's signature – Builders Ins/PSB Construction
• Notice of Hearing – CDBG-CV Closeout
• Notice of Hearing – Adoption & Implementing the 2021 IBC

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission is meeting to continue discussions on creating a solar energy ordinance and to receive updates on permits and previous actions. A zone change hearing for Huber Action Freight from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial is scheduled for May 15, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business.

• Continue conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance
• Zone change hearing for Huber Action Freight from Agricultural District to Heavy Commercial on May 15, 2024
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2024
• Update on previous conditional use permits and variances

Board Of Health

The Whitman County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to discuss an update regarding tuberculosis.

• Update on tuberculosis

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting that includes a workshop on commercial wind energy, which is informational and non-action. The board will also consider several resolutions and contracts, including an emergency management purchase, a bridge project, and road designations.

• Commercial Wind Energy Informational Workshop (9:30 AM and 4:00 PM)
• Resolution – Emergency Management Single Source Purchase
• Inland Elevator Upgrade Contract Approval
• Initiating the Chambers Bridge Project
• Resolution designating Old Barn Road and Vaughn Road as unmaintained dirt roads

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners are holding a special meeting solely for an executive session to discuss current or potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No other business is on the agenda; the session is closed to the public.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for current or potential litigation

Civil Service Commission

The Whitman County Civil Service Commission is holding its regular April 22, 2024 meeting. They will review and potentially update commission rules, discuss term extensions for each member, and receive a staff update from the Sheriff's Department. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Civil Service Commission Rules updates/changes/corrections
• Term extension discussion for each commission member
• Sheriff Department update from Brett Myers
• Review of eligibility lists and expiration dates for deputy and corrections positions

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on April 15, 2024, covering consent agenda items, appointments, and several contract awards. Key actions include bids for the fairgrounds electrical upgrade, 2024 liquid asphalt, and a contract with Ginno Construction for the Public Service Building. The meeting also includes a workshop and a first quarter budget and ARPA review scheduled for April 22.

• Fairgrounds Electrical Contractor Bid Award for Fairgrounds Electrical Upgrade
• Bid Award for 2024 Liquid Asphalt Contract
• Public Service Building - Ginno Construction Contract
• .09 Extension Request – St John Park Pavilion
• County Road Designation

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on permits, and continue its conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance. No new business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural aside from the solar ordinance discussion.

• Continue conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024
• Update on previous administrative use permits: 150-foot cell tower by Harmoni Towers and Verizon approved Feb 27, 2024; 160-foot cell tower by Weis Tower approved Mar 21, 2024
• No forthcoming hearings or permits reported

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2024, with a workshop, executive sessions, and board business. They will open bids for the 2024 Liquid Asphalt Contract, consider a resolution to vacate Old Barn Road, Vaughn Road, and Vaughn Bridge, and discuss a contract for the Gnaedinger Stockpile Site Crushing. The agenda also includes appointments to advisory boards, a letter of support for a Pullman waterline extension, and several executive sessions for legal and performance reviews.

• Bid opening for 2024 Liquid Asphalt Contract
• Resolution to vacate Old Barn Road, Vaughn Road and Vaughn Bridge
• Gnaedinger Stockpile Site Crushing Contract
• Letter of Support for Pullman Waterline Extension
• Appointments to Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Board of Health, and Salary Commission

Civil Service Commission

The Whitman County Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to review and potentially update its rules, and to complete appointment/re-appointment forms. The agenda also includes a staff update from the Sheriff's Department and a review of eligibility lists for various positions. Public comment is scheduled.

• Review of November 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Civil Service Commission Rules – updates/changes/corrections
• Completion of appointment/re-appointment forms
• Sheriff Department update from Brett Myers
• Review of eligibility lists for deputy sheriff, corrections officer, and sergeant positions

Board Of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review updates from community, personal and family, environmental, and administrative health sectors. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Whitman Hospital Birthing Center.

• Whitman Hospital Birthing Center Presentation
• Community Health update
• Personal and Family update
• Environmental Health update
• Admin/HIPAA update

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2024, covering a range of administrative and policy items. They will consider lease agreements, reserve allocations, road project resolutions, and appointments, followed by workshops on broadband initiatives, behavioral health, and solar project restrictions. The agenda also includes numerous committee meetings and training sessions throughout the week.

• Lease Agreement with Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse
• ARPA Public Service Agreement with Council on Aging and Human Services
• Resolution initiating County Road Project on Fairbanks Road
• Resolution for Old Barn and Vaughn Road and Vaughn Bridge Vacation
• Workshop on Restricting Solar Projects

Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet to review the Solid Waste Management Plan and 2023 numbers. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the October 10, 2023, Landfill Tour meeting.

• Review of Solid Waste Management Plan
• Review of 2023 Numbers
• Approval of October 10, 2023 Landfill Tour meeting minutes

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports on upcoming administrative use permits, and continue discussions on creating a solar energy ordinance. The agenda also includes a presentation by the County GIS manager on soil mapping. No new business is listed.

• Continue conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance
• Presentation by Jeff Marshall, County GIS manager, on soil mapping
• 150-foot cell tower by Harmoni Towers and Verizon, 4 miles west of Ewan on SR 23
• 160-foot cell tower by Weis Tower on SE end of County Fairgrounds
• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners meet March 4, 2024, to handle routine business including claims, minutes, and personnel changes. They will also discuss probation department staffing, negotiate legal paper advertising, consider a resolution on employee benefits, and review the capital improvement plan. Action items include awarding a bid for the Gnaedinger Area Stockpile Site Project and a resolution to vacate and abandon Old Barn Road No. 5230, Vaughn Road, and Vaughn Bridge.

• Bid award for Gnaedinger Area Stockpile Site Project
• Resolution to vacate and abandon Old Barn Road No. 5230, Vaughn Road & Vaughn Bridge
• 2023-25 WA State Dept. of Agriculture Fairs Program Capital Improvement Grant K5070
• Notice to publish call for bids for Liquid Asphalt Contract
• Resolution providing benefits

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, starting with a workshop on the Emergency Reserve Fund transfer and ARPA check-in, followed by board business including approval of claims, minutes, and personnel changes. They will also discuss a sheriff interlocal agreement with Garfield County, a bid opening for the Gnaedinger Stockpile Site, and a workshop on using surplus public property for affordable housing. The agenda includes numerous committee meetings and updates throughout the week.

• Emergency Reserve Fund transfer/evaluation and ARPA check-in/evaluation
• Sheriff Interlocal Agreement with Garfield County
• Bid Opening – Gnaedinger Stockpile Site at 10:20 AM
• Workshop on using surplus public property for affordable housing
• Approval of Claims, Minutes (Feb 5, 2024), and Personnel Change Orders

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports (all of which are 'None'), and continue its conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance. The main item is a presentation by County Assessor Wraylee Flodin on renewable energy property tax assessments. No new business is listed.

• Continue conversation about creating a solar energy ordinance
• Presentation by County Assessor Wraylee Flodin on renewable energy property tax assessments
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2024
• All reports (Board of Adjustment, permits, hearings) listed as 'None'

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 5, 2024, covering a mix of administrative approvals and policy discussions. Key items include a new position request from the Health Department, allocation of 2024 Public Facilities (.09) funds, and several signature requests for road levy certification and federal transportation compliance. The agenda also includes routine consent items like claims, minutes, and personnel changes, plus a joint workshop with the Port of Whitman scheduled for February 12.

• Health Department new position request (workshop)
• 2024 Public Facilities (.09) Allocation of Funds
• Dissolving fund 400.400.001
• Signature Request - CRAB Road Levy Certification
• Signature Request - USDOT Title VI Letter of Intent and Non-Discrimination Assurance

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on January 29, 2024, covering a workshop on staffing, facilities, and internet updates, followed by board business including consent agenda items (claims, minutes, personnel changes), several contract awards, and appointments. They will also hold executive sessions on negotiations and cyber security.

• Emergency Management & Communications contract award
• Public Works Palouse River Rock contract
• Fair Board Re-Appointments
• Coroner's Office Credit Card Approval
• Consent agenda: approval of claims, minutes, personnel change orders

Board Of Health

The Whitman County Board of Health will meet to vote on new board delegations and review an update to the Public Health fee schedule. The board will also receive updates from the Public Health Director regarding community, personal, family, and environmental health.

• Vote on new Board Delegations
• Public Health Fee Schedule Update
• Public Health Director updates on Community, Personal and Family, and Environmental Health

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting on January 16, 2024, to discuss and act on a range of items including a resolution for the North Pullman Arterial, commercial source aggregate contracts with Motley & Motley and Palouse River Rock, and a call for bids for the Gnaedinger Area Stockpile Site Crushing Project. They will also consider emergency management grants, signature delegations, and various workshop items. The agenda includes both action items and informational workshops, with several items marked as non-action.

• Resolution – North Pullman Arterial
• Motley & Motley Commercial Source Aggregate Contract
• Palouse River Rock, LLC Motley & Motley Commercial Source Aggregate Contract
• Notice Call for Bids - Gnaedinger Area Stockpile Site Crushing Project
• EMPG E24-300 – Emergency Management Grant

Planning Commission (PC)

The Whitman County Planning Commission is meeting to continue discussions on creating a solar energy ordinance, with a presentation from Avista on how their grid system works. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and receiving updates on previous permits and actions.

• Discussion on solar energy ordinance with Avista presentation
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023
• Update: Conditional use permit approved for Umont LLC on Palouse Producers' Subdivision
• Update: Zone change approved for Riddco property off Airport Road
• Update: Code amendments to Chapters 19.15 and 19.16 approved by BOCC

County Commissioners

The Whitman County Commissioners are holding their first regular meeting of 2024, primarily focused on administrative housekeeping. They will set board designations, committee assignments, and county dues for the year, and will also review updates to the Veteran Advisory Board's policies and procedures. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• 2024 Board Designations
• 2024 Board Committee Assignments
• Veteran Advisory Board Policy, Procedures and Form updates
• 2024 County Dues
• Notice for Small Works Roster vendors, contractors, consultants