Okanogan County, Washington

Planning Commission

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

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

Board of Health

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Fair Advisory Committee

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

• Approval of February 23, 2026 minutes

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Hearing Examiner

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of Health

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Fair Advisory Committee

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of Health

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Water Conservancy Board

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

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

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

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

Fair Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board authorized a $36,025 Emergency Management Performance Grant to purchase handheld radios. It also approved a $53,014.59 contract for irrigation‑system materials at the county fairgrounds. Both motions were seconded and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved $36,025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $53,014.59 irrigation materials contract for fairgrounds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review the previous meeting minutes and hear public comments. Updates will be given on legislation, finance, public works, and noxious‑weed management. Commissioners will vote to approve the consent agenda, which includes a legal newspaper agreement, a backfill program contract, a visitor‑center contract, a chip‑seal project with the City of Tonasket, a professional services agreement for developmental disabilities, and a resolution reclassifying a building‑department position. The meeting will conclude with setting Wednesday’s agenda.

• Approve Legal Newspaper agreement – Methow Valley News Publishing LLC
• Approve Contract LTAC #26-020 – Omak Visitor Center
• Approve Local Agency Agreement & Federal Aid Project – City of Tonasket Western Ave Chip Seal (WSDOT)
• Approve Professional Services Agreement – Developmental Disabilities (OBHC)
• Resolution 46-2026 – Reclassifying a position within the Building Department

The commissioners voted to approve long‑term RV leases for ZAGA Roofing and Corissa Weller, adopt updated vendor booth pricing, and sign a letter of support for legal challenges to Senate Bill 5974. They also approved the consent agenda and tasked the clerk to draft a $100,000 allocation for Search and Rescue and $49,315 for the Firewise program.

• Approved long‑term RV lease for ZAGA Roofing and Corissa Weller – motion carried, all in favor
• Approved Resolution 47‑2026 updating vendor booth pricing fees – motion carried, all in favor
• Approved signing a letter of support for legal challenges to SB 5974 – motion carried, all in favor
• Approved the consent agenda – motion carried
• Clerk tasked to draft resolution allocating $100,000 to Search and Rescue and $49,315 to Okanogan Conservation District for Firewise program

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear updates from Maria Hines and Kelly Edwards, review draft minutes, and approve financial reports including cash on hand and vouchers for March 2026. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Public comment (2 minutes each)
• Maria Hines with Blue Sky Minds Update
• Kelly Edwards with Okanogan County CHI Presentation
• Approval of Draft Minutes of March 10, 2026
• Financial Reports – March 2026 (Treasurer’s Cash on Hand, Cash on Hand, Vouchers & Payroll)

The Board approved the meeting agenda as presented, approved the March 10, 2026 Board minutes, and approved the March 2026 vouchers and payroll totaling $260,771.58. All motions carried with all members in favor.

• Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Approved March 10, 2026 Board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved March 2026 vouchers and payroll totaling $260,771.58 (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a homeless housing grant, ARPA capital funding, and multiple contracts. It will also adopt two resolutions, one to distribute PUD privilege tax payments and another to amend the current expense budget and contingency reserve. Additional discussion items cover juvenile department updates, Title III fund proposals, and a levy lift discussion.

• Agreement — Homeless Housing Grant - Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare (OBHC)
• ARPA Fund Req #16 — Capital Expense — Public Health District
• Contract LTAC 26-011 — Capital Improvements — Methow Valley Sports Trail Association
• Resolution 42-2026 — Distribute Okanogan County PUD Privilege Tax payments to County & Cities
• Resolution 44-2026 — Budget Amendment within Current Expense Agent Budget & Contingency Reserve

The commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 45‑2026 authorizing the purchase of food for emergency‑management activities. They also reached consensus not to waive the fairgrounds signage fee requested by the Rotary. A motion to enter executive session for potential litigation was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 45‑2026 authorizing food purchase for Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Decided not to waive the fairgrounds signage fee (consensus)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) (unanimous)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee will consider several items, including reinstating premium points for timed horse games and skill & agility runs, a fundraiser request from the Tonasket Eagles, and a discussion of 2026 fairground registration dates, timelines, and contracts. Guest speakers will address ultrasound market animals and ways to generate funds for fairground improvements. Subcommittees will report on camping, vending, parking and other areas. The meeting will also include a brief public comment period.

• Reinstating premium points for timed horse games/skill & agility runs
• Tonasket Eagles request for fundraiser support (season tickets provided last year)
• Guest speaker Robert (Bob) Patacini on ultrasound market animals
• Guest speaker Dianne Probach discussing fund generation for fairground improvements
• Fairgrounds office: review of 2026 registration dates, timelines, and contracts

The committee reinstated premium points for the horse games. It donated four season passes to the Tonasket Eagles, with the motion carried unanimously. The board approved a revised vendor pricing and pass structure based on booth size. It also amended the nonprofit vendor fee from $80 to $50 with one season pass, a motion that passed unanimously.

• Excused Michael Blake from the meeting (unanimous)
• Reinstated premium points for horse games
• Donated 4 season passes to Tonasket Eagles (unanimous)
• Approved revised vendor pricing and pass structure (passed)
• Amended nonprofit vendor fee to $50 with one season pass (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board will review minutes, hold a public comment period, and discuss several updates including public works, a CDBG grant for the Loomis Fire Hall, software requirements, and TranGo ridership. The board will then approve a consent agenda that contains a federal CDBG grant agreement, a liquid asphalt contract, two special occasion liquor licenses for the Tonasket Rodeo, a right‑of‑way easement transfer, and a revised fairgrounds rental rate. Afterward the commissioners will set the agenda for the following Wednesday.

• Federal Interagency Agreement – CDBG General Purpose Grant 25-64210-019 for Loomis Fire District Fire Hall
• Public Works Contract – 2026 Liquid Asphalt with Idaho Asphalt Supply
• Special Occasion Liquor Licenses – Tonasket Rodeo (May 22, 2026 5‑11 pm and Sep 6, 2026 12‑6 pm) for Robert Johansen – Comancheros
• Transfer of Right of Way Easement – Bonaparte Lake Road to USFS, Colville Ranger District
• Resolution 41-2026 – Adoption of Revised Okanogan County Fairgrounds Rental Rate

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 43-2026, which amends and clarifies the salary threshold for certain exempt employees. The board also unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session for potential litigation, and approved the consent agenda and the March 30‑31, 2026 commissioner proceedings. Additional procedural items, such as setting the upcoming Wednesday agenda, were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 43-2026 amending salary threshold for exempt employees (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for potential litigation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Proceedings for March 30‑31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved setting Wednesday’s agenda (unanimous)

Water Conservancy Board

The Water Conservancy Board will review and approve the agenda and minutes, discuss administrative vouchers of $788.79 and a Wheatland Bank fund balance of $920.64, and receive an update on the SAO audit for 2023‑2025. It will also consider signing Lisa’s contract, review pending water‑change applications, and address action items for Samra Farms LLC and a new US Fish and Wildlife Service application.

• Admin vouchers: $788.79
• Wheatland Bank fund balance: $920.64
• Sign Lisa’s Contract
• Action item OKAN-21-04: Samra Farms LLC (Joe Rehberger)
• Action item OKAN-21-05: Samra Farms LLC (Joe Rehberger)

The board accepted a modified agenda and unanimously approved the minutes from February 4 and March 4, 2026. It approved an administrative invoice for $788.79 unanimously. The board voted to increase the water conservancy application fee to $2,000, with $1,000 due at submission, and the motion carried. No other applications were decided; they were continued for further review.

• Accepted modified agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Increased application fee to $2,000, $1,000 due at submission (carried)
• Approved administrative invoice of $788.79 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct round table interviews for the Interim County Sheriff position. The board will also consider budget amendments for the Sheriff's Budget and District Court, as well as several marketing contracts.

• Interim County Sheriff interviews: David Yarnell, Jodie Barcus, and Michael Blake
• Resolution 37-2026: Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Budget
• Resolution 38-2026: Budget amendment for District Court
• Authorization to call for bid: CRP No. 9480-10 Chesaw Road Drainage
• Marketing contracts for Confluence Gallery & Art Center, Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, and Methow Trails Collaborative

The commissioners unanimously approved a $12,125 janitorial contract for the 2026 Fair. They also approved moving forward with an irrigation design for the Fairgrounds, including a professional CID seal that may cost about $1,000. Both motions were carried with all members in favor.

• Approved $12,125 janitorial contract for Fair 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved irrigation design project with professional CID seal, cost approx $1,000 (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to evaluate candidate qualifications (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board will review a range of items including an executive session on potential litigation, staff updates, and a presentation on a drone and AI proposal. A public hearing will consider supplemental budget appropriations for the LATC Fund and Vehicle Reserve Fund. The board will also discuss fairgrounds irrigation grant, ARPA fund status, and approve multiple marketing contracts and housing homelessness grants.

• Public hearing on budget appropriations – LATC Fund $172 and Vehicle Reserve Fund $197
• Discussion of Fairgrounds Irrigation Design Grant with Nick Bates
• Approval of multiple marketing and promotion contracts (LTAC# 26-001 to 26-019)
• Housing and Homelessness Grant agreements with the Housing Authority and Community Action Council
• Presentation on Drone & AI proposal to the Planning Commission

The commissioners voted to approve the county's contract with Morgan & Son Service for portable toilets and hand‑wash stations at a cost of $7,296 plus tax. They also approved a contract with Loomis Ag Services for three weed‑control applications at a cost of $8,700 plus tax. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved portable‑toilet and hand‑wash station bid ($7,296 + tax) – motion carried
• Approved weed‑control bid for three applications ($8,700 + tax) – motion carried
• Commissioner Hover agreed to serve on the Critical Areas RFQ selection committee – agreed
• Entered executive session for potential litigation at 9:00 am (9:00‑9:15) – motion carried
• Entered executive session for potential litigation at 9:17 am (9:17‑9:27) – motion carried

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss cannabis economic impacts and review several contracts and resolutions. The body is scheduled to approve a comprehensive emergency management plan and various infrastructure and marketing agreements.

• Resolution 32-2026: Adoption of Okanogan County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Bid award for 2026 Liquid Asphalt to Idaho Asphalt Supply Inc.
• Agreement for Bonaparte Reconstruction Survey Services with Erlandsen & Associates
• Contracts LTAC# 26-004 and 26-005 for Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber marketing and promotion
• Resolution 33-2026: Awarding RAP Funding for Bonaparte Lake Rd Reconstruction

The commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Otis Elevator Company to overhaul the jail elevator for $146,800. They also approved a change order for the Public Health remodel asbestos abatement, authorized $7,067.08 in special vouchers, and approved a $66,499 purchase of a portable HVAC unit for the jail. All motions were carried with all members in favor.

• Approved Otis Elevator jail elevator overhaul contract $146,800 (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Public Health remodel asbestos abatement (unanimous)
• Approved special vouchers totaling $7,067.08 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of jail portable HVAC unit $66,499 plus tax (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will meet to review agenda items and public comments. The board will approve the draft minutes from February 10, 2026 and examine February 2026 financial reports. It will discuss Consolidated Contract Amendment #9 and a lease agreement with Okanogan County. Staff updates and a regional epidemiology presentation will also be provided.

• Approval of Draft Minutes of February 10, 2026
• Financial Reports – February 2026 (Treasurer’s cash on hand, cash on hand, vouchers & payroll)
• Consideration of Consolidated Contract Amendment #9
• Lease Agreement with Okanogan County
• Public Comment (2‑minute limit per speaker)

The Board of Health approved its agenda, February meeting minutes, February financial reports, vouchers and payroll, Consolidated Contract Amendment #9 for Maternal Child Health and Drinking Water programs, and a lease agreement with Okanogan County. All motions carried with either unanimous support or a majority in favor. Two members abstained on the lease agreement due to their roles on the County Commissioners board.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved February 2026 financial reports and vouchers/payroll (all in favor)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #9 for additional program funds (all in favor)
• Approved lease agreement with Okanogan County (majority in favor; two abstentions)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will discuss a levy lift ballot question packet and a resolution from the Prosecutor's Office. They will also review an opioid settlement notice, several budget supplemental appropriations, and bid openings for legal newspaper and traffic paint contracts.

• Levy Lid Lift and Ballot Question Packet/Resolution – Prosecutor's Office (Executive Session)
• Opioid Remnant Defendants Settlement Notice – Esther Milner (Discussion)
• Bid Opening for Legal Newspaper (10:00 AM, March 10)
• Public Hearing Budget Supplemental Appropriation – H.R. Liability Insurance (10:30 AM, March 10)
• Bid Award – 2025 Traffic Paint – Sherwin-Williams Co. (Supplemental Contract listed)

The Board adopted Resolution 25-2026, granting an additional 80 hours of donated leave to Noemy Rivas. The motion was moved by Commissioner Neal, seconded, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided; discussions on levy lid lift and a cannabis study were held without a vote.

• Approved 80 hours donated leave for Noemy Rivas (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Moved into second executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)

Water Conservancy Board

The Board will review the status of several pending water applications and address specific action items for four projects. The meeting includes a financial discussion on potential budget resources and a review of the Wheatland Bank Fund Balance of $1628.04.

• Status review of applications OKAN-15-07, OKAN-19-07, OKAN-21-03, OKAN-21-04, OKAN-21-05, OKAN-25-01, and OKAN-25-02
• Action items for Samra Farms LLC (OKAN-21-04 and OKAN-21-05)
• Action item for Okanogan Conservation District (OKAN-25-01) to resubmit
• Action item for Joseph House (OKAN-25-02)
• Financial report of Wheatland Bank Fund Balance: $1628.04

The board accepted the meeting agenda and approved the January 7 minutes. It approved an administrative invoice of $707.40. The board also accepted the Record of Examination and Record of Decision for the Okanogan Conservation District (OKAN-25-01) and for the Joseph House project (OKAN-25-02). All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $707.40 administrative invoice (unanimous)
• Accepted ROE and ROD for Okanogan Conservation District OKAN-25-01 (unanimous)
• Accepted ROE and ROD for Joseph House OKAN-25-02 (unanimous)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee will discuss unfinished business items such as the final reading on Fair book changes, contact with Packers & Vets, and a ticket price recommendation to be presented to the BOCC. New business includes reviewing judging contracts for fees and lodging, allocating LTAC funding, and opening vendor and camping applications. The committee will also set pre‑registration dates for May 11‑June 11, 2026 and hear public comments.

• Final reading on the Fair book changes
• Ticket prices recommendation (to go in front of BOCC)
• Judging Contracts (Fees & Lodging)
• LTAC Funding
• Vendor & Camping Applications (open on ____ March)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review the consent agenda and discuss several substantive items. Topics include a public safety tax and ballot question, a Critical Areas Ordinance, and an Enloe Dam removal feasibility study. The board will also consider a budget supplemental request from Washington State University and a homeless housing budget supplemental appropriation.

• Public Safety Tax & Ballot Question Packet/Resolution – discussion with Prosecutor
• Critical Areas Ordinance – discussion (Pete Palmer)
• Enloe Dam Removal Feasibility Study – discussion (Pete Palmer)
• Budget Supplemental Request – WSU (Kayla Wells‑Yoakum)
• Public Hearing Budget Supplemental Appropriation – Homeless Housing

The commissioners voted to hire the selected payroll replacement at Step 5. They entered an executive session to evaluate a public‑employment applicant, and the motion to do so was carried with all members in favor. The board also accepted the Nationwide third‑party student‑loan assistance program as an acceptable service. No final decision was made on the proposed public‑safety tax or levy lift.

• Approved hiring payroll replacement at Step 5 (board agreement)
• Moved into executive session to evaluate public‑employment applicant (motion carried, all in favor)
• Accepted Nationwide third‑party student‑loan assistance program as acceptable (board agreement)
• Discussed public‑safety tax and levy lift but no decision taken

Planning Commission

The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation regarding a feasibility study for Enlow Dam.

• Presentation by Trout Unlimited on the Enlow Dam feasibility study

The commission approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Salley and a second by Verlene. Members discussed the Enlow Dam project, including design progress, arsenic sampling, and irrigation concerns, but no formal action was taken on the project. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Phil and a second by Verlene.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Salley, seconded by Verlene, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Phil, seconded by Verlene, carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board will review the agenda and consent agenda, then discuss several public‑safety items including the Oroville Rural EMS District contract payments, authorization for a jail re‑entry biller, and upgrades to jail facilities such as cameras and a transport van. A discussion of the Streamflow Restoration Grant for the Pine Creek acquisition will also occur. Later, the board will consider the 2027 preliminary budget reductions.

• Change Order #14 – Morgue‑Sheriff storage cost increase of $1,183 (Halme Builders Inc.)
• Local Agency Agreement – City of Tonasket Western Ave chipseal (WSDOT)
• Supplemental Agreement – CRP No 9480‑10 Chesaw Drainage Survey (Erlandsen & Assoc. Inc.)
• Discussion of Oroville Rural EMS District contract payments (Life Line)
• Discussion of jail facility upgrades (cameras, transport van, elevator, radio, interior paint)

The commissioners passed three motions to adjourn the regular meeting and reconvene under different EMS district agendas. Each motion was seconded and carried with all members in favor. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were discussed without a vote.

• Motion to adjourn as BOCC and reconvene as Oroville Rural EMS District – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn as Oroville Rural EMS District and reconvene as Tonasket EMS District – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn as Tonasket EMS District and reconvene as BOCC – carried unanimously

Fair Advisory Committee

The Fair Advisory Committee will vote on gate prices for weekend passes ($35) and animal exhibitor passes ($30). It will also address payment procedures at the North Gate, including a $10 amount referenced for rodeo participants, and the requirement for a camping application and fee for anyone camping on the fairgrounds. A second reading of the Fair Premium Book will be taken, and subcommittee reports will be presented.

• Vote on gate prices: weekend passes $35, animal exhibitor passes $30
• All payments to be made at the North Gate; $10 amount mentioned for rodeo participants
• Camping application and fee required for all fairground campers
• Second reading of the Fair Premium Book
• Subcommittee reports (camping, vending, livestock, parking, publicity, rules, admission, entertainment, racing, rodeo/arena events, policy, facilities, Kid’s Zone, Queen’s Committee)

The Fair Advisory Committee approved its agenda. It decided not to vote on changing weekend passes to $35 and animal exhibitor passes to $30, noting further discussion is needed. The committee voted that all attendees will pay at the North Gate. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• No vote on weekend pass price change; discussion to continue
• No vote on animal exhibitor pass price change; discussion to continue
• Everyone will pay at the North Gate approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 17, 2026 to consider several agenda items. Topics include a discussion of homeless housing contracts and payment schedules with the Housing Coalition, a request to purchase body‑camera equipment for the jail, and updates on a cannabis operations economic impact study and a salmon restoration property. The board will also vote on routine consent‑agenda items such as a contractor agreement for a juvenile detention upgrade and two resolutions for the Noxious Weed Control Department.

• Discussion of Homeless Housing Contracts & Payment Schedule – Housing Coalition
• Discussion of Jail Body Camera Purchase Request – Undersheriff Yarnell
• Discussion of Salmon Greele Restoration Property – Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation
• Discussion of Cannabis Operations Economic Impact Study – Planning Department
• Consent agenda: Contractor Agreement for Juvenile Detention Upgrade Project – Accurate Electric Unlimited Inc

The Okanogan County Board approved special vouchers for $2,170, regular vouchers for $242,331.98, and payroll vouchers for $1,178,379.73, each by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the February 9 & 10, 2026 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. A motion to enter a brief closed session at 9:20 am was carried unanimously.

• Approved special vouchers $2,170 (unanimous)
• Approved regular vouchers $242,331.98 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers $1,178,379.73 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for Feb 9 & 10 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Motion to enter closed session at 9:20 am carried (unanimous)
• Commissioners set Wednesday’s agenda

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review administrative reports and financial data from January 2026. The session includes updates from the health officer and directors of community and environmental health.

• Review of January 2026 Financial Reports, including Treasurer’s Cash on Hand and payroll
• Approval of January 13, 2026 draft minutes
• Administrator, Environmental Health Director, Community Health Director, and Health Officer updates

The Board approved the meeting agenda as amended, adopted the January 13 minutes, and approved all January 2026 financial reports, vouchers and payroll warrants with unanimous support. It also decided to forward the letters of interest from two members to the County Commissioners for appointment under RCW 70.46. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Approved January 13, 2026 board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved all January 2026 financial reports (all in favor)
• Approved vouchers totaling $30,695.89 and payroll warrants $144,278.61 (all in favor)
• Forwarded letters of interest for board appointments to County Commissioners (decision made, no vote recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider items on the regular agenda, including updates from the public defense office, the treasurer, and a presentation on expanded alcohol services by the WSLCB. In the consent agenda, commissioners will approve routine agreements, an employment contract, an interlocal agreement for the Tonasket Pump Station design, a notice to proceed on a public‑health remodel, and two purchase authorizations totaling $129,937. They will also adopt resolutions to add hours for a part‑time victim‑witness advocate and to allow Commissioner Neal to sign a USDA radio‑improve project grant application. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session under RCW 42.30.110.

• Purchase Authorization – Weed Spray Material $95,000 (Washington State Bid #02917)
• Purchase Authorization – Crack Seal Material $34,937 (Seal Master Washington)
• Interlocal Agreement – Tonasket Pump Station Design Project (Oroville/Tonasket Irrigation District)
• Resolution 14-2026 – Authorize additional hours for part‑time Victim Witness Advocate
• Resolution 15-2026 – Authorize Commissioner Neal to sign USDA Radio Improve Project Grant application

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda items (1‑11) and the corrected minutes for the January 27 and February 2‑3 meetings, each with unanimous support. They entered two executive‑session periods—one to discuss an employee performance issue and another to review potential litigation—both carried unanimously. The board also kept the fairgrounds concert end time as set in the existing contract and directed staff actions on budget and support‑center billing matters.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑11 (unanimous)
• Approved corrected commissioners’ proceedings for Jan 27 and Feb 2‑3 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on employee performance (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Kept fairgrounds concert end time as specified in contract
• Approved shelving purchase for Sheriff Equipment/Corner Storage Project (Commissioner Hover comfortable)
• Directed staff to prepare $68,000 budget supplemental with $7,800 for professional services
• Requested staff meeting with Support Center to review billing agreement

Water Conservancy Board

The Water Conservancy Board will review and approve the agenda and minutes, discuss financial statements and potential budget resources, and consider pending water right applications. Specific action items include decisions on two Samra Farms LLC applications (OKAN-21-04 and OKAN-21-05) and the Joseph House application (OKAN-25-02). The meeting also includes a status review of other pending applications and a pre‑application consultation.

• Action on OKAN-21-04: Samra Farms LLC G4-23992(B)C
• Action on OKAN-21-05: Samra Farms LLC G4-23992(C)C
• Action on OKAN-25-02: Joseph House
• Financial discussion on potential budget resources
• Review of pending applications list

The Water Conservancy Board reviewed the Samra Farms LLC records of examination and updates to the ROE. It considered the Joseph House application and a request for technical assistance from the DOE, with a DOE comment expected in a few weeks. Updates were given on the Okanogan Conservation District ROE, the county water bank, and the board continued discussion of the Zittel, Walter, and Crown Resources applications. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or votes recorded.

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss operational updates and fee structures for the 2026 fair. The body will vote on software renewals and ticket pricing, and consider increases to camping, vending, and application late fees.

• Vote on Ticket Tomato for 2026 Fair
• Vote on ShoWorks Renewal
• Proposed increase of application late fees from $25 to $35-$40
• Setting 2026 ticket pricing
• Discussion of camping and vending fee increases

The Fair Advisory Committee approved several operational changes, including setting the weekly fair pass at $25 and daily passes at $10. It also increased application late fees to $35, raised camping and vendor fees, and established a minimum age of five for selling in the Fur & Feather Barn. Additional 4‑H ribbons were not allocated due to budget cuts, and premium points were added for Grand/Reserve Round Robin winners. The committee also approved the Fairgrounds Administrative Assistant handling Facebook posts and renewed the ShoWorks vendor contract.

• Allowed Fairgrounds Administrative Assistant to manage all Fair-related Facebook posts (passed)
• Increased application late fees to $35 (passed)
• Raised camping and vendor fees (passed)
• Set minimum age to 5 years for selling in Fur & Feather Barn (passed)
• Declined additional 4‑H ribbons due to budget cuts (passed)
• Added premium points of 50/35 for Grand/Reserve Round Robin winners (passed)
• Approved weekly fair pass $25 and daily pass $10 (passed)
• Approved renewal of ShoWorks vendor contract (passed)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review the agenda and consent agenda, discuss weekly meeting schedules, hold a public comment period, and conduct a staff meeting. They will then discuss the DFW Ringhoffer lease renewal presented by Jessie Russell.

• Review Commissioners Agenda and Consent Agenda
• Discuss Individual Weekly Meetings & Schedules
• Public Comment Period
• Commissioners' Staff Meeting
• Discussion of DFW Ringhoffer Lease Renewal (Jessie Russell)

The commissioners approved and authorized the chairman to sign a 36‑month Everbridge contract for $14,201.40 plus tax, and also approved the amendment to the Everbridge Master Services Agreement. They adopted a draft resolution to use the updated Okanogan County Fairgrounds Facility Use Rental Contract. No decisions were made on the DFW lease renewal, and the board entered two brief executive‑session periods.

• Approved and authorized Everbridge 36‑month contract ($14,201.40 plus tax) – motion carried, all in favor
• Approved and authorized amendment to Everbridge Master Services Agreement – motion carried, all in favor
• Approved draft resolution to adopt updated Fairgrounds Facility Use Rental Contract – motion carried, all in favor
• Moved to enter executive session (9:00‑9:10) for threatened litigation – motion carried, all in favor
• Moved to enter executive session (11:11‑11:22) to discuss real‑estate acquisition – motion carried, all in favor

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding budget supplemental appropriations for various funds. The body will also consider several agreements and a resolution to create new jail positions.

• Public Hearing: Budget Supplemental Appropriation - Various Funds
• Interlocal Agreement: OkCoPublicWorks Reimbursable Work Request - City of Bridgeport
• Professional Services Agreement: Legal Representation of Indigent Individuals - Randy Thies
• Resolution 8-2026: Creating positions within the Jail for the Jail-Based Reentry Initiative
• Special Occasion License: WSLCB - Tonasket Comancheros

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board will review the agenda, consent items, and meeting minutes, then hold a public comment period. Updates will be given on libraries, building projects, noxious weed, and planning. A key discussion will focus on Molina contracts presented by Chief Jody Barcus. The board will also approve the January 13 minutes and the consent agenda items.

• Discussion of Molina contracts – Chief Jody Barcus
• Facility Use Agreement – Range & Training Room Fee with Department of Corrections
• Certification – Title III FY 2025 – U.S. Forest Service
• Letter disapproving cannabis license renewal – Bad Ass Herbs, LLC (WSLCB)
• Letter disapproving cannabis license renewal – Nesto Farms, LLC (WSLCB)

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting minutes from January 13, 2026. They also approved the consent agenda items. Finally, the commissioners decided to set the agenda for the upcoming Wednesday meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes for January 13, 2026
• Approved consent agenda
• Set Wednesday’s agenda

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will conduct board elections during the meeting. It will also consider agenda approvals, review the draft minutes from December 9, 2025, and examine December 2025 financial reports. Additional items include a consolidated contract amendment and a resolution on surplus property.

• Board Elections
• Approval or Additions to Agenda
• Financial Reports – December 2025 (Treasurer’s cash on hand, vouchers & payroll)
• Consolidated Contract Amendment #8
• Resolution #2026-01 Surplus Property

The board elected Mariann Williams as Chairman and Jon Neal as Vice Chairman. It also approved the agenda, the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes, the December 2025 financial reports, vouchers and payroll, Consolidated Contract Amendment #8, and Resolution #2026-01 Surplus Policy. All motions carried with all in favor.

• Elected Mariann Williams as Chairman (all in favor)
• Elected Jon Neal as Vice Chairman (all in favor)
• Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Approved December 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved December 2025 financials, vouchers and payroll (all in favor)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #8 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01 Surplus Policy (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved several items, including continuing the CDBG grant hearing to Feb. 3, purchasing a new projector for the hearing room, and authorizing a $178,375 award (plus sales tax) to Accurate Electric Unlimited for Phase II of the juvenile detention center remodel. They also approved the Ellisforde Transfer Station operations agreement with Pellegrini for another year, the consent agenda, and set the upcoming Wednesday agenda. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved continuation of CDBG General Purpose Grant hearing to Feb 3 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement projector for commissioners' hearing room (unanimous)
• Approved award to Accurate Electric Unlimited for Phase II juvenile detention remodel, $178,375 plus tax (unanimous)
• Approved Ellisforde Transfer Station operations agreement with Pellegrini for another year (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved commissioner proceedings for Dec 30 2025 and Jan 5‑6 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved setting Wednesday’s agenda (unanimous)
• Approved executive session motion (unanimous; no decisions made in session)

Water Conservancy Board

The Water Conservancy Board will approve the agenda and the December 3, 2025 minutes. It will review vouchers, a financial statement showing a Wheatland Bank fund balance of $2,983.60, and discuss potential budget resources. The board will also review pending water change applications and consider action items for Samra Farms LLC applications OKAN-21-04 and OKAN-21-05.

• Review and approval of the agenda
• Review and approval of December 3, 2025 minutes
• Financial statement: Wheatland Bank fund balance $2,983.60
• Discussion of potential budget resources
• Action items for Samra Farms LLC applications OKAN-21-04 and OKAN-21-05

The board unanimously accepted the modified agenda and approved the withdrawal of the Okanogan Conservation District ROE and ROD. It also approved two invoices totaling $918.66, with one member abstaining. The board kept the Crown Resources and Kyle Water applications on the agenda through February. A motion to raise the application fee to $1,500 was rejected.

• Accepted modified agenda (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of Okanogan Conservation District ROE and ROD (unanimous)
• Approved invoices of $78.40 and $840.26 (passed; Jean Bodeau abstained)
• Kept Crown Resources Application OKAN-21-03 on agenda through February (unanimous)
• Kept Kyle Water Application OKAN-19-07 on agenda through February (unanimous)
• Motion to increase application fee to $1,500 did not carry

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee will discuss several unfinished items, including votes on premium points for adult exhibitors, the premium book cover, animal judges fees, and rules on toy guns in the premium book. New business includes deciding on a commemoration for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, setting a date for a premium book review, and starting a review of vendor, admission, and camping fees for contract renewal. Subcommittee reports will be presented, and the public will have a brief comment period.

• Vote on no premium points for adult exhibitors
• Vote on premium book cover
• Discussion of animal judges fees
• Rules on toy guns/weapons in premium book
• Begin review of vendor, admission, and camping fees for contract renewal

The committee approved an amended agenda and approved the minutes from the December 2 meeting. Members voted to adopt the premium book theme “Farm Nights & Fairy Lights.” They agreed that animal judges' fees will include travel and lodging costs and that new toy‑gun rules will be sent to legal for approval. The group also scheduled a Jan. 20 meeting at the Annex to finalize premium‑book edits and review vendor, admission, and camping fees.

• Approved amended agenda (passed)
• Approved Dec. 2 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved premium book theme “Farm Nights & Fairy Lights” (voted)
• Agreed animal judges fees will include travel and motel costs (agreed)
• Sent toy‑gun rule language to legal for approval (decision)
• Scheduled Jan. 20 meeting at the Annex to edit premium book (scheduled)
• Planned Jan. 20 review of vendor, admission, and camping fees (planned)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Board of County Commissioners

The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, which includes two special occasion liquor licenses for the Fairgrounds, appointment and reappointment letters for the Snowmobile Advisory Board, a consultant agreement for the Old 97 Ophir Grade Survey, and Resolution 1-2026 for a road restriction. They will also approve the December 30, 2025 commissioner proceedings and set the agenda for the following Wednesday. Additional updates on public works, juvenile health care, and human resources will be discussed.

• Special Occasion Liquor License – April 15, 2026 – Fairgrounds – Sandy Ervin
• Special Occasion Liquor License – March 5, 2026 – Fairgrounds – Sandy Ervin
• Appointment & Reappointment Letters – Snowmobile Advisory Board – Steve Kirkhus, Keith Montanye & Steve Stacy
• Consultant Agreement – CRP No 9155-22 Old 97 Ophir Grade Survey Services – Erlandsen & Associates Inc
• Resolution 1-2026 – 2026 Road Restriction

On Jan. 5, 2026 the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners nominated and unanimously approved Commissioner Andy Hover as Chairman and Commissioner Jon Neal as Vice‑Chairman. The board also approved the December 30, 2025 Commissioner Proceedings, adopted the consent agenda, and set the agenda for the following Wednesday. No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were informational updates or discussions.

• Elected Andy Hover as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jon Neal as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Proceedings dated Dec 30, 2025
• Adopted consent agenda
• Set agenda for Wednesday