Okanogan County public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fair Advisory Committee
The committee voted to waive all late fees for food, craft, and camping vendors this year. Members also discussed meat packer options for livestock and set registration dates for the Fur & Feather Auction.
- Waived all late fees for food, craft, and camping vendors
- Approved 4 fair passes for Oroville Police National Night Out event
- Confirmed meat packer options including Ag-Beef, Double S, and Richard Michaels
- Set Fur & Feather Auction registration for July 25 through August 24
- Reported $225,377.59 in the finance report
Board of Health
The Okanogan County Board of Health will review May 2024 financial reports and draft minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting. Updates will also be provided by the Health Officer and directors for environmental and community health.
- Review of May 2024 financial reports
- Approval of May 14, 2024 draft minutes
- Health Officer update
- Environmental Health Director update
- Community Health Director update
Dispatch Advisory Board (DAB)
The Dispatch Advisory Board will discuss radio network improvement projects, including system design and WSDOT contract negotiations. The board will also review 2024 revenue, expenses, and the $217,462 WA 911 Operations Support Contract application.
- $217,462 FY25 WA 911 Operations Support Contract application
- Radio Network Improvements Project design and costs
- WSDOT contract negotiations
- Tunk Fire Hardening project update
- Mobile Command Trailer project update
Fair Advisory Committee
The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee met on June 6, 2024, but could not hold official votes because a quorum was not present. Discussions included fairground maintenance, the Queen's fundraiser, and potential new QR code badges for exhibitors. The committee also reviewed camping applications and discussed financial updates regarding the fair account balance.
- Fair account balance of $241,593.90
- 252 camping applications received
- Proposed QR code badges costing $2.05 per card
- Potential increase in exhibitor costs to $45.00 next year
- Introduction of three potential committee members
Planning Commission
The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to address new business. The commission will consider adopting recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding a zone code revision.
- Adoption of recommendations to BOCC on Zone Code Revision
- Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024, and May 20, 2024