Douglas County public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners has no scheduled appointments for the remainder of the week. County offices are closed on December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will discuss the eligibility list for the next oral board. The meeting also includes the review of two entry-level test results from PST, Inc. and the approval of November and December 2022 payroll vouchers.
- Discussion of eligibility list for next oral board
- Review of two Entry Level Test results from PST, Inc.
- Approval of November 2022 payroll vouchers
- Approval of December 2022 payroll vouchers
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners has no scheduled appointments or sessions for the full board. Instead, individual commissioners are scheduled to attend various special meetings, including the Board of Health and the Link Transit Board.
- Meeting with Senator Short and Commissioner Straub
- WSAC Virtual Meeting with Commissioners Sutton and Straub
- Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Board of Directors meeting
- Board of Health special meeting
- Link Transit Board meeting
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold several public hearings regarding the 2023 budget and the 2023-2028 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda also includes setting expense and road levy rates and discussing stormwater utility service charges.
- Public hearing for the adoption of the 2023 Budget
- Public hearing for the 2023-2028 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
- Resolution CE 22-56 setting current expense levy rates
- Resolution TLS 22-73 setting road levy rates
- Public hearing for franchise application by Douglas Stockwell, The Highland Partnership II
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the preliminary and final 2023 budgets and 2022 budget amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on transportation programs, road revenue, and several fund transfers.
- Public hearing for adoption of Preliminary and Final 2023 Budgets
- Public hearing for 2022 Budget Amendments
- Resolution TLS 22-72: Designation of Rock Island Rd from S Mary Ave to S Nile Ave as a Roadway of Special Interest
- Transfer of $280,975.00 from Current Expense Fund to Land Use and Building Services Fund
- Transfer of $50,000.00 from County Road Fund to Emergency Reserve Fund
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold meetings from November 28 to November 30, 2022. Discussions include vacating unused rights of way from 1908 and a meeting with Waste Management. The agenda also includes a contract for countywide spot safety improvements.
- Consideration of vacating unused rights of way dedicated in 1908
- Petersen Brothers Inc. contract for Countywide Spot Safety Improvements CRP 1008
- Economic Development Director interview
- General Election Certification Meeting
- Meeting with Waste Management
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will conduct work sessions for Transportation and Land Services final budget reviews. The agenda includes public hearings regarding seasonal road closures and notices for upcoming transportation and franchise hearings.
- Public hearing for Resolution TLS 22-58A regarding seasonal closure of Blue Grade Road
- Notice of hearing for 2023-2028 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
- Notice of hearing for WSDOT Noise Variance application
- Notice of hearing for Irrigation Mainline franchise application
- Resolution CE 22-18C extending a $64,818 temporary loan for NCW Fair construction
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will conduct a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and November 2022 payroll. There are no items listed under old or new business.
- Approval of October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of November 2022 payroll vouchers
- Report of zero Entry Level Test results from PST, Inc.
Board of County Commissioners
No regular Board of County Commissioner meetings will be held on November 14, 15, or 16. The Board will be attending the Washington State Association of County Leadership Conference in Renton, WA. Commissioner Steinburg will attend a Link Transit Board meeting on November 15.
- Link Transit Board meeting (Commissioner Steinburg attending)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review 2023 budgets for the Deputy Coroner and WSU Extension. They will also hold a joint meeting with Chelan County to discuss homelessness, regional jail facilities, and opioid settlement funds.
- 2023 Budget reviews for Deputy Coroner and WSU Extension
- Selland Construction, Inc. contract for NW Empire Ave 34th St. NW to 35th St. NW
- Repayment of $64,818 temporary loan for NCW Fair construction
- Interlocal Agreement for City of East Wenatchee 2023 Emergency Management Services
- Notice of hearing for seasonal closure of Blue Grade Road
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a fee schedule increase and the county budget. Action items include a supplemental agreement for the Grant Road and Nile Ave intersection project and bid awards for countywide spot safety improvements.
- Fee Schedule Increase discussion
- Budget Review
- Supplemental Agreement for Tierra Right-of-Way Services: Grant Road & Nile Ave Intersection Improvement Project
- Recommendations to Award Bid: Resolution TLS 22-53A Countywide Spot Safety Improvements CRP 1008
- Reappointment of Lou Ann Bromiley and Kenneth W. Borders to the Waterville Mosquito Control District
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold several budget work sessions for the Public Defense, MIS, Chelan-Douglas Developmental Disabilities, and Sheriff offices. The agenda also includes transportation action items and a meeting regarding a land acquisition grant.
- Supplemental Agreement for Tierra Right-of-Way Services: Grant Road & Nile Ave Intersection Improvement Project
- Resolution TLS 22-56 regarding Mary Ave and Nancy Ave Canal Crossings
- Recommendation to award bid for Countywide Spot Safety Improvements (CRP 1008)
- Land acquisition grant meeting with WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife and Western Rivers Conservancy
- Interview for Economic Development Director
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will review meeting minutes from September 21, 2022, and approve October 2022 payroll vouchers. The agenda also includes reviewing entry-level test results from PST, Inc.
- Approval of September 21, 2022, meeting minutes
- Review of one Entry Level Test results from PST, Inc.
- Approval of October 2022 payroll vouchers
- Approval of 3rd QT PST, Inc invoice
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold several budget work sessions covering solid waste, veterans services, and transportation. The agenda also includes bid openings and award recommendations for countywide safety improvements and the NW Empire project.
- Bid opening for Countywide Spot Safety Improvements CRP 1008
- Recommendation to award bid: Resolution TLS 22-49A NW Empire
- Resolution CE 22-46: Allocation of Rural County Sales and Use Tax & Low Income Housing Assistance Funds
- DOH Associates HVAC Improvements Contract
- Amended Interlocal Agreement for Special Investigations Unit-Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct several budget work sessions for facilities maintenance, the auditor, superior court, the treasurer, and the prosecutor. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a franchise application and a bid opening for NW Empire Ave and 34th/35th St projects.
- Bid opening for NW Empire Ave 34th St. NW-35th St NW CRP 989 (Resolution TLS 22-49A)
- Public hearing for franchise application TLS 22-47B (Cosme Hernandez, The Nile Home Owners Association)
- PACE Engineering, Inc. contract for on-call surveying services
- Budget work sessions for Auditor, Superior Court, Treasurer, and Prosecutor offices
- Job description update for Safety Officer position
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will review three Entry Level Test results from PST, Inc. and approve the September 2022 payroll vouchers. There is no old or new business listed for this meeting.
- Review of three Entry Level Test results from PST, Inc.
- Approval of September 2022 payroll vouchers
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will review the results of recent testing for entry level Field Deputies. The body will also certify the resulting eligibility list and approve August 2022 payroll vouchers.
- Certification of Entry level Field Deputy Eligibility List
- Review of testing results for 53 candidates from PST, Inc.
- Approval of August 2022 payroll vouchers
- Approval of oral board reimbursements