Okanogan County public meetings in 2021

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to discuss and take action on administrative items, including a public hearing on the 2022 Public Health budget and a resolution for a Cost of Living Allowance. The board will also review financial reports, draft minutes, and contract amendments with the Department of Health. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person, with written comments due by 11:00 AM the day of the meeting.

• Public Hearing Resolution 2021-06: Public Health 2022 Budget
• Resolution #2021-07: Cost of Living Allowance
• DOH Consolidated Contract Amendment #20
• DOH Consolidated Contract January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024
• Financial Reports – November 2021

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved the 2022 Public Health budget (Resolution 2021-06), a 3% Cost of Living Allowance for staff effective January 1, 2022 (Resolution 2021-07), and amendments/renewals to the DOH consolidated contract, including an additional $632,000. The board also approved November 2021 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll, and directed staff to draft a regulation on the appeals process. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2021-07 for 3% COLA effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 for 2022 Public Health budget (unanimous)
• Approved DOH Consolidated Contract Amendment #20 adding $632,000 (unanimous)
• Approved DOH Consolidated Contract renewal through Dec 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $197,941.36 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2021 financial reports and cash on hand (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 9, 2021 as amended (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a regulation on appeals process (unanimous)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met and approved the fair budget and updated Policies and Procedures. They also discussed whether the committee must follow the Public Meeting Act, with more discussion planned for the next meeting. The meeting was largely routine administrative business.

• Approved the fair budget as complete
• Approved edited Policies and Procedures unanimously
• Discussed possible exemption from Public Meeting Act
• Noted new fairgrounds maintenance hire on 12/13/2021
• Next meeting moved to the Annex on February 15th

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to consider the Christopher Short Plat and will enter an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(f), which typically covers matters of national security or legal issues. The agenda is preliminary and subject to change.

• Christopher Short Plat review
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(f)

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved the 2022 Public Health Fee Schedule with a 5% increase, authorized the purchase of a new vehicle not to exceed $45,000, and approved Resolution 2021-05 to join the Washington State Insurance Plan. The board also approved October 2021 financial reports and vouchers totaling $319,273.31. A motion to move public comment to the end of meetings failed, but a motion to keep public comment in its current order with written comments due by 11:00 am was approved. The November 16 continuation was adjourned due to lack of quorum, with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution 2021-04 2022 Public Health Fee Schedule (all in favor)
• Approved October 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $319,273.31 (all in favor)
• Approved vehicle purchase not to exceed $45,000 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 Participation in Washington State Insurance Plan (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 (all in favor)
• Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Motion to move public comment to end of meetings failed
• Motion to keep public comment in current order with written comments by 11:00 am approved (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting publicly via Zoom to consider the agenda, review the Christopher Short Plat, and enter an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(f). The agenda is preliminary and subject to change. No other substantive business is listed.

• Christopher Short Plat review
• Executive session under 42.30.110(1)(f)
• Public meeting via Zoom with call-in options

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee discussed its 2022 budget, seeking additional funds for a top performer concert and carnival. They also addressed auction payouts, premium book changes, and several unresolved items, including a disputed bill and missing premium checks.

• Requested $40,000 more from commissioners for concert and carnival
• Market Stock Sale totaled $433,725 with 216 animals; Fur and Feather Auction $25,000 with 40 kids
• Voted not to pay an unauthorized 4-H ribbon bill
• Approved paying Rebecca Schroeder $400, not the $1,900 bill, for Arts & Crafts
• Barn closing time set to 10 PM, pending second vote

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to review administrative reports, approve minutes and financial reports, and make a decision on Christopher Plat 22-19. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with written public comments due before 11:00 AM on the day of the meeting.

• Decision on Christopher Plat 22-19
• Approval of draft minutes from September 14, 2021
• Financial reports for September 2021, including treasurer's report, cash on hand, and vouchers & payroll
• Community Health Update
• Environmental Health Update

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved the appeal of the Christopher short plat request, contingent on the property's septic system passing a functionality test. The board also approved the September 2021 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll, and directed staff to draft a cistern policy. An executive session was held with no decisions made.

• Approved September 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $507,917.11 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 and August 17, 2021 special meeting (all in favor)
• Approved Christopher short plat appeal contingent on septic system passing functionality test
• Directed Dave to write a cistern policy for the county (all in favor)
• Held executive session 42.30.110(1)(f) with no decisions made

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met and approved moving forward with a concert, discussed a potential carnival contract with Paradise Amusements, and handled various payment approvals and officer elections. The meeting included routine administrative items and reports from subcommittees.

• Approved motion to proceed with a concert, with entertainment costs estimated at $37,900
• Discussed guaranteeing Paradise Amusements $35,000 to bring their carnival
• Approved payments including $500 donation to races, $200 extra for equipment moving, and $45 reimbursement to Yellow Rose Boutique
• Elected officers: Mike (Chair), Wanda (Co-Chair), Bonnie (Treasurer), Lori (Secretary)
• Noted 4-H volunteer challenges due to COVID vaccine requirements

Board of Health

The Board approved an employment contract and job description making Dr. Wallace a Public Health employee, including a $1,000 per month wage increase. It also approved a $135,127 increase in grant funds under DOH Consolidated Contract Amendment #19, and approved August 2021 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll totaling $281,586.67. The Board noted the resignation of member Kris Erlandsen and agreed to advertise for interested individuals to fill the position.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the August 10, 2021 board minutes
• Approved August 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $281,586.67
• Approved DOH Consolidated Contract Amendment #19, increasing grant funds by $135,127
• Approved the Employment Contract/Job Description for Dr. Wallace, including a $1,000 per month wage increase
• Agreed to advertise for a new Board of Health member following Kris Erlandsen's resignation

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health held a special meeting to address the statewide facial covering mask mandate. The agenda was limited to this discussion and standard procedural items.

• Discussion regarding Statewide Facial Covering Mask Mandate

The Okanogan County Board of Health voted against supporting a letter from local health officers requesting a statewide indoor mask mandate. The motion failed in a roll call vote, with only two members in favor. Despite the lack of board support, Dr. Wallace retains the authority to sign the letter independently.

• Motion to support Dr. Wallace signing the statewide mask mandate letter failed (2-4)
• Board members expressed appreciation for Dr. Wallace discussing the letter before signing

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, reviewing financial reports, and discussing a Douglas Variance Appeal and a State Auditor engagement letter. The agenda is preliminary and subject to change.

• Draft minutes of July 13, 2021
• Financial reports for July 2021
• Treasurer's report and cash on hand
• Vouchers and payroll
• Douglas Variance Appeal and State Auditor engagement letter

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved the July 2021 minutes, financial reports, vouchers, and payroll, and approved the State Auditor's engagement letter. The board denied a variance appeal brought by Rich Burgett on behalf of clients. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on COVID-19 and environmental health.

• Approved July 13, 2021 board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved July 2021 financial reports and cash on hand (all in favor)
• Approved July 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $780,068.10 (all in favor)
• Denied Douglas variance appeal (all in favor)
• Approved State Audit engagement letter (all in favor)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee discussed fair preparations, including a first aid station, the completed Little Beef Barn project, and the Queen's report. The committee voted to extend the queen application deadline and waive a participation requirement for the sole candidate. They also approved $200 for a superintendent luncheon and reviewed fairgrounds operations, including bathroom issues and fire camp departure.

• Extended queen application deadline and waived participation requirement
• Approved $200 for superintendent luncheon on September 6th
• Little Beef Barn project completed with fans and misters
• Bathroom behind Cattle Barn unusable; PUD requests lights off at night
• Fire Camp to leave fairgrounds September 1st

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve the June 8 draft minutes, review June 2021 financial reports (including treasurer's report, cash on hand, vouchers, and payroll), and receive updates on community and environmental health. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with written public comments limited to 2 minutes each. The agenda is tentative and may change.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 8, 2021
• Financial reports for June 2021: treasurer's report, cash on hand, vouchers and payroll
• Community health update
• Environmental health update
• Public comment via written submission before 11:00 AM

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved Resolution #2021-03, which updates the pay classification and salary scale for public health positions, including new classifications for nurses and Environmental Health Specialists II. The board also approved Resolution #2021-02, authorizing the administrative team to appoint acting health officers when needed, and accepted Amendment #18 to the DOH consolidated contract, which increases funding for the Drinking Water Group A Program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2021-03 (Pay Classification/Salary Scale) with attachment A, adding new classifications for Public Health nurses and Environmental Health Specialists II.
• Approved Resolution #2021-02, authorizing the administrative team to appoint acting health officers when the current officer is absent or incapacitated.
• Approved DOH Consolidated Contract #CLH18255 Amendment #18, increasing funding for the Office of Drinking Water Group A Program.
• Approved the June 3, 2021 board minutes as presented.
• Approved the June 2021 financial reports, including the Treasurer's report and Cash on Hand report, with balances matching.
• Approved June 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $274,360.38.
• Approved the agenda as amended to include Resolution #2021-03.

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health will meet to consider a proposed supplemental appropriation to the 2021 Public Health budget, including a public hearing and a resolution. The board will also review administrative reports, financial reports, and updates from community and environmental health programs.

• Public Hearing on Proposed 2021 Budget Supplemental Appropriation
• Resolution #2021-01 Public Health Budget Supplemental Appropriation
• Financial Reports for May 2021
• Gary Christie Drain Field Repair
• Draft Minutes of May 11, 2021

The Board of Health approved Resolution #2021-01 for the 2021 Public Health Budget Supplemental Appropriation, along with the May 11 minutes, May 2021 financial reports, and May vouchers and payroll. No public comment was received. The meeting was otherwise routine, with updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts and environmental health.

• Approved Resolution #2021-01 2021 Public Health Budget Supplemental Appropriation (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 (all in favor)
• Approved May 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $202,621.70 (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including a legal services agreement, approval of minutes, and financial reports. The agenda also includes updates on community and environmental health. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Agreement for Legal Services
• Draft Minutes of April 13, 2021
• Financial Reports – April 2021
• Treasurer’s Report
• Vouchers & Payroll

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved an agreement for legal services with Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C., and approved the April 2021 minutes, financial reports, and vouchers. The board also discussed COVID-19 variants and collaboration on a Fairgrounds safety plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agreement for legal services with Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. (all in favor)
• Approved April 13, 2021 board minutes as presented (all in favor)
• Approved April 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $130,854.67 (all in favor)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Fair Advisory Committee discussed fair preparations, including hiring a COVID supervisor, approving maintenance repairs, and renting a building for superintendent training. They also reviewed advertising, camping applications, and entertainment options.

• Motion to have Emergency Management appoint a COVID supervisor
• Approved repairs for Sheep Barn and Floricultural Building
• Approved $75 rental of Jones Building for superintendent training
• Discussed charging $25 for collector posters
• Contracts for rabbit and poultry judges at $200 each

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss a contract amendment. They will also receive updates on community and environmental health, and hold a workshop. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment #17
• Financial reports for March 2021
• Draft minutes of March 9 and March 22, 2021
• Community Health Update
• Environmental Health Update

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved the March 2021 financial reports, including vouchers and payroll totaling $397,439.86, and approved minutes from the March 9 and March 22 meetings. The board also approved DOH Consolidated Contract Amendment #17. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates and a discussion about the Red Rock Saloon's well compliance.

• Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Approved March 9, 2021 board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved March 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $397,439.86 (all in favor)
• Approved March 22, 2021 special meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved DOH Consolidated Contract Amendment #17 (all in favor)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee is planning for the upcoming fair, including approving billboard advertising, spending $300 on food for judge training, and implementing volunteer wristbands for tracking. They also discussed gate attendance tracking, livestock tag deadlines, and poster distribution.

• Approved billboard advertising
• Approved $300 for food at judge/superintendent training on May 15
• Volunteers must sign contract for season wristband
• Livestock tag deadline for beef and sheep is June 11
• Spent $3,787.93 last month on advertising, supplies, and royalty

Board of Health

The Board of Health scheduled a special meeting for March 22, 2021. The agenda includes an executive session and a board working session.

• Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i)
• Board Working Session

The Okanogan County Board of Health held a special meeting on March 22, 2021. The board approved the agenda as presented and then entered executive session to discuss potential litigation. No decisions were made during the meeting, which adjourned at 11:27 AM.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation.
• Extended executive session by 5 minutes.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from February 9, 2021, and to receive financial reports including the treasurer's report, cash on hand, and vouchers and payroll. The meeting also includes updates on community and environmental health. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 9, 2021
• Financial reports for February 2021
• Treasurer's report and cash on hand
• Vouchers and payroll
• Community and environmental health updates

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved Resolution #2021-01, setting the personal vehicle mileage rate to follow the state Office of Financial Management's annual rate. They also approved the February 2021 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll, and discussed vaccine updates and a future board workshop. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Approved February 9, 2021 board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved February 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $220,193.64 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution #2021-01 for personal vehicle mileage rate (all in favor)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met to approve a livestock judge application, review fair logistics, and discuss facility improvements. They agreed to supply paint for the Horse Barn remodel and noted a new full-time maintenance hire. The committee also discussed electrical upgrades and a planned two-week power outage at the fairgrounds.

• Approved Alexis Andrews as livestock judge, paid $600 plus hotel fees
• Agreed to supply paint for Horse Barn remodeling
• New full-time maintenance employee hired at fairgrounds
• Discussed electrical upgrade and 2-week power outage at fairgrounds
• Hand sanitizer stations to be placed at every building

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to approve the agenda, hear public comment, and review administrative reports including draft minutes, financial reports, and a contract amendment. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Consolidated Contract Amendment #16
• Financial Reports – January 2021
• Treasurer’s Report
• Vouchers & Payroll
• Community Health Update

The Okanogan County Board of Health approved the January 2021 financial reports, vouchers, and payroll, and approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #16 for COVID response and Foundational Public Health Services. The board also discussed vaccine updates and state legislation but made no decisions on those topics.

• Approved January 2021 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved January 12, 2021 board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved January 2021 vouchers and payroll totaling $267,018.84 (all in favor)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #16 for COVID response and Foundational Public Health Services (all in favor)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met to discuss routine operations, including a financial report with no checks written in January, a request for $7,900 from WSFA due to the 2020 fair cancellation, and new business items such as entertainer contract language, a deposit request from Fun-flicks, and a proposal to use the Commercial Building for local museums and information centers. Subcommittee reports covered electrical upgrades for camping, livestock sale contracts, and entertainment bookings.

• Applied to WSFA for $7,900 reimbursement for cancelled 2020 Fair
• Discussed electrical upgrade for camping area, deemed unsafe
• Agreed to use Commercial Building for local museums and information centers
• Working on livestock sale contract for efficient billing and card payments
• Main Stage entertainment is fully booked

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee approved several operational changes, including increasing late fees to $35, setting 2026 ticket prices at $25 for weekly passes and $10 for daily passes, and renewing Ticket Tomato and ShoWorks software. They also voted to stop allocating additional ribbons for 4-H due to budget cuts and approved premium points for Round Robin winners. The committee reviewed fair book changes and scheduled a second reading for February 17.

• Approved Fairgrounds Administrative Assistant to handle all Fair-related Facebook postings (unanimous)
• Approved increasing late fees on all applications to $35.00 (unanimous)
• Approved camping and vendor fees to increase to match season pass price (unanimous)
• Approved minimum age of 5 years to sell in Fur and Feather Barn (unanimous)
• Approved not allocating more ribbons for 4-H due to budget cuts (unanimous)
• Approved Round Robin Winners receive added premium points of 50/35 (unanimous)
• Approved dress up, specialty classes, and Gaming to be ribbons only (unanimous)
• Approved Ticket Tomato for 2026 Fair (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Okanogan County Board of Health is meeting to conduct routine business, including board elections, approving minutes, and receiving financial and program updates. The agenda includes a consolidated contract amendment and year-end updates from community and environmental health divisions. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Board elections
• Draft minutes of December 8, 2020
• Financial reports for December 2020
• Consolidated Contract Amendment #15
• Year-end update

The Okanogan County Board of Health re-elected Jim DeTro as Chairman and Mariann Williams as Vice-Chairman. The board approved the December 2020 meeting minutes, financial reports, vouchers and payroll totaling $293,729.09, and two contract-related items: Consolidated Contract Amendment #15 and a Federal Funding Certification for COVID funds. No decision was made on a public commenter's request regarding a short plat and septic variance, as no formal application had been submitted.

• Re-elected Jim DeTro as Chairman (all in favor)
• Re-elected Mariann Williams as Vice-Chairman (all in favor)
• Approved December 8, 2020 board minutes (all in favor)
• Approved December 2020 vouchers and payroll totaling $293,729.09 (all in favor)
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment #15 (all in favor)
• Approved Federal Funding Certification for COVID federal funds (all in favor)

Fair Advisory Committee

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met to discuss fair planning, including approving a $45,000 grounds usage fee, reviewing premium book covers, and considering entertainment options. They also discussed potential conflicts over using the Commercial Building for tourism and history displays, and agreed to keep gate hours the same for 2021.

• Approved $45,000 fee for fairgrounds usage
• Approved newspaper cover with 'Okanogan County Strong' theme
• LTAC granted $5,500 for billboard advertising
• Discussed headliner concert, deferred to 2022 for 75th anniversary
• Agreed not to bring back mutton bustin'; suggested laser tag, power wheels demo derby, climbing wall