Omak public meetings in 2025

Fire Board

The Omak Volunteer Firefighter’s Board will consider several approvals at its December 16, 2025 meeting. Items include approving the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, approving a retirement notice for volunteer firefighter Daniel E. Wood, and approving the 2026 Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund. All items are presented for board approval.

• Approve November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve retirement notice for volunteer firefighter Daniel E. Wood
• Approve 2026 Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund

City Council

The City Council is meeting to take a second reading and final vote on the 2026 budget and a 2025 budget amendment. The body will also consider a new non-union salary schedule and a contract for judicial services.

• Ord. 1960: Adopting the Final 2026 City of Omak Budget
• Ord. 1962: Approving the 2025 Budget Amendment for Street, Water, and Equipment Rental funds
• Ord. 1963: Approval of the 2026 Non-Union Salary Schedule
• Res. 65-2025: Approval of contract for Judicial Services
• Appointment of Betty Cleveland to the Library Board

The Omak City Council approved several items, all by unanimous vote. They affirmed Betty Cleveland's appointment to the Library Board and adopted the consent agenda. They adopted Ordinance 1960 establishing the final 2026 budget, amended the 2025 budget with Ordinance 1962, approved a non‑union salary schedule for 2026 (Ordinance 1963), and approved Resolution 65-2025 for a four‑year judicial services contract.

• Affirmed appointment of Betty Cleveland to Library Board – unanimous approval
• Approved consent agenda (December 1 minutes, checks, payroll) – unanimous approval
• Adopted Ordinance 1960 – final 2026 budget – unanimous approval
• Adopted Ordinance 1962 – amendments to 2025 budget – unanimous approval
• Approved Ordinance 1963 – non‑union salary schedule 2026 (2.51% CPI‑W increase) – unanimous approval
• Approved Resolution 65-2025 – service contract for judicial services – unanimous approval

Park Board

The Omak Park Board will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. Then the board will review the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. No other items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Review Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board approved six vendor invoices totaling $3,217.97, covering power, water and sewer, cleaning services, HVAC work, supplies, and carpet cleaning. The board noted ongoing improvements such as new walkway lighting, graffiti removal, and the start of a Mexican American Mini Cultural program beginning December 5. Community feedback collection for November has concluded, and the library will participate in the Sensory Santa event on December 13. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

• Approved vendor payments: PUD Power $834.92; City of Omak Water & Sewer $179.97; US Linen & Uniform cleaning $75.96; Freel's Refrigeration HVAC $1,144.68; Crown Paper & Supply $83.08; Bar‑Shell carpet cleaning $899.36
• First Mexican American Mini Cultural program session held December 5, with monthly presentations through April
• Community feedback survey completed for November, results to be shared next year
• Graffiti along the library walkway cleaned; new lighting installed for better visibility
• Library staff will attend the Sensory Santa event on December 13 at OBHC

The board adopted the meeting minutes after a motion was carried. It approved six expense items—including electricity, water/sewer, cleaning, HVAC repair, trash bags, and carpet cleaning—for presentation to the City for payment. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $834.92 for PUD Electricity (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $179.97 for City of Omak Water/sewer (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $75.96 for US Linen Mat cleaning (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $1,144.68 for Freel’s Refrigeration HVAC repair (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $83.08 for Crown Paper trash bags/towels (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $899.36 for Bar‑Shell Services carpet cleaning (motion carried)

Hearing Examiner

The Omak Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on December 2, 2025, to decide on a Conditional Use Permit for a residential duplex at 712 Petra Court. The applicant is Marco Baldovinos, and the project is subject to a State Environmental Policy Act determination of non-significance.

• Conditional Use Permit for residential duplex at 712 Petra Court
• Hearing scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM
• Property owners within 300 feet notified of the hearing
• Omak Municipal Code Titles 18 and 19 will be followed
• Staff report and exhibit list available at City Hall

Planning Board

The Omak City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 2, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, establishing a quorum, and approval of minutes. The only substantive item listed is a City Update. No specific rezoning, contracts, or ordinance items are on the agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• City Update presentation

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing for the final 2026 budget. The body is also considering a 2025 budget amendment and corrections to the zoning code.

• Final 2026 Budget public hearing
• Ord. 1962: 2025 Budget Amendment including $300,000 for Julia Maley Treatment project
• Ord. 1962: $75,000 for snowplow purchases in the Equipment Rental Replacement Fund
• Ord. 1962: Budget changes for Jonathan and Central street TIB projects
• Ord. 1961: Amendments to Chapter 18.11.050 Zoning Code to correct scrivener's errors

Fire Board

The Omak Volunteer Firefighter’s Board will meet by conference call on November 18, 2025. The board will consider approving the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The board will also vote to approve disability and physical payments for five volunteer firefighters named Reed Bowling, John Ryden Butler, William Freese, Josef Gann, and Samuel Scroggins.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting
• Approve disability and physical payments for volunteer firefighters Reed Bowling, John Ryden Butler, William Freese, Josef Gann, and Samuel Scroggins

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing for the preliminary 2025 budget and the first reading of Ordinance 1960 to adopt the 2026 budget. The body will also consider a contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements and changes to the city fee schedule.

• First reading of Ord. 1960 to adopt the 2026 Budget with total estimated expenditures of $23,822,902.99
• Res. 63-2025: Proposed $113,925.00 contract with SCI Industrial Services for the WWTP Clarifier Improvement Project
• Res. 64-2025: Proposed amendments to the 2026 City of Omak Fee Schedule
• Public hearing for the Preliminary 2025 Budget

The council adopted Ordinance 1960 to approve the 2026 budget, which projects an ending fund balance of $1,039,360. It unanimously approved Resolution 63‑2025 to award the wastewater clarifier improvement contract to SCI Industrial Services and Resolution 64‑2025 to amend the fee schedule to include park use fees. The consent agenda, covering meeting minutes and various check payments totaling $562,615.33 and $413,471.00, was also unanimously approved. No final decision was made on long‑term funding for the CORE Program.

• Adopted Ordinance 1960 to approve the 2026 budget (presented)
• Unanimously approved the consent agenda (minutes, checks, payroll)
• Unanimously approved Resolution 63‑2025 – contract award to SCI Industrial Services for wastewater clarifier improvement
• Unanimously approved Resolution 64‑2025 – amendment of fee schedule to add park use fees

Park Board

The Omak Park Board will consider approving the minutes from its previous meeting. It will also review the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. No decisions on the plan are indicated at this time.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Review of Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan

The Omak Park Board regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 was cancelled. No old business, citizen comments, new business, or other business were addressed. Consequently, the board did not approve, deny, or table any items.

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board approved three vendor invoices: $342.65 for power, $180.96 for water and sewer, and $75.96 for cleaning mats. The board also discussed a request for new walkway lighting and ongoing community feedback on library improvements. Additional items included a graffiti cleanup update, participation in the Halloween Festival, and a new Mexican American Mini Cultural program beginning in December.

• Approval of PUD power invoice for $342.65
• Approval of City of Omak water and sewer invoice for $180.96
• Approval of US Linen & Uniform cleaning invoice for $75.96
• Request for new lighting along the library walkway
• Announcement of a Mexican American Mini Cultural program starting December

The board approved payment of PUD‑Power $342.65, City of Omak water and sewer $180.96, and US Linen & Uniform mat cleaning $75.96. The minutes also show approval of additional vendor payments of $3,926 and $544.59. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved payment of PUD‑Power $342.65
• Approved payment of City of Omak water and sewer $180.96
• Approved payment of US Linen & Uniform mat cleaning $75.96
• Approved vendor payment of $3,926
• Approved vendor payment of $544.59

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on 2026 budget revenue sources and ad valorem taxes. The body is considering an ordinance to increase the property tax levy by 1% to $936,941.45 for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Ord. 1959: Proposed 1% increase in property tax levy to $936,941.45 for 2026
• Res. 60-2025: Amendment No. 3 with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Outfall Rehabilitation (not-to-exceed $59,000)
• Res. 61-2025: Amendment No. 4 with Gray & Osborne, Inc.
• Res. 62-2025: Approval of the 2026 City of Omak Fee Schedule
• Fireworks permit for Christmas on Main

The Omak City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a 1% property‑tax increase for 2026 (Ordinance 1959), three resolutions for public‑works projects and a new fee schedule, and a fireworks permit for the Christmas parade. The tax ordinance adds $9,276.65 in annual revenue. The fee schedule raises water, sewer and storm‑drain rates by 4% and adds flat rates for RV park and Stampede Week.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1959 increasing property tax 1% ($9,276.65 annual) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 60‑2025 for sewer and stormwater outfall line design (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 61‑2025 for Eastside Park lift station construction administration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 62‑2025 adopting 2026 City of Omak fee schedule with 4% utility rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for Christmas Parade on Dec 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Omak Civil Service Commission will consider approving the minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting. It will also certify the eligibility list for a lateral officer position. The agenda includes an item for other business.

• Approve September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certify eligibility list for lateral officer
• Other business

City Council

The council approved adding $108,000 for a full‑time firefighter position, with offsetting revenue from Fire District No. 3. A $26,333 expense for the Drug Task Force and a $16,000 transfer to that fund were also approved. The budget was increased by $5,000 to fund fencing projects requested by the Park Board.

• Approved $108,000 salary and benefits for a full‑time firefighter (added to working budget)
• Approved $26,333 expense for Drug Task Force contract and $16,000 transfer from Current Expense to Drug Fund
• Added $5,000 to park budget for fencing along Omak Avenue and junior varsity baseball field

City Council

The council will vote on a closed‑record decision (LP-01-2025) for the Highlands Long‑Plat, a 12.69‑acre subdivision of 31 single‑family and duplex lots. Other items include an annexation ordinance for Western Sunset LLC properties, a resolution to name the official newspaper for 2026, an interlocal agreement with AWC RMSA Insurance, and approval of a GMA grant from the Department of Commerce. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, the October 6 budget workshop, and payroll claims.

• Closed Record Decision – LP-01-2025 – Highlands Long‑Plat subdivision
• Ord. 1958 – Annexation of Western Sunset LLC properties
• Res. 57-2025 – Designate official newspaper for 2026
• Res. 58-2025 – Interlocal agreement with AWC RMSA Insurance
• Res. 59-2025 – Approve GMA grant with Department of Commerce

The Omak City Council affirmed Member Clark's appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and adopted the consent agenda covering recent payroll and claims checks. It gave preliminary approval to the 31‑lot Highlands Long Plat and approved the annexation of two parcels. The council also selected the Risk Management Service Agency for insurance, designated the Omak‑Okanogan Chronicle as the official newspaper for 2026, and accepted the first $10,000 of a $20,000 GMA Update Grant.

• Affirmed Member Clark to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee – unanimously approved
• Approved consent agenda (October 6 minutes, budget workshop, checks totaling $479,493.69 and $61,186.27, payroll $416,485.75) – unanimously approved
• Preliminary approval of LP‑01‑2025 Highlands Long Plat – unanimously approved
• Approved Ordinance 1958 annexing parcels #3426264009 & #3426264013 – unanimously approved
• Approved Resolution 57‑2025 designating the Omak‑Okanogan Chronicle as official newspaper for 2026 – unanimously approved
• Approved Resolution 58‑2025 authorizing membership in the Association of Washington Cities Risk Management Service Agency – unanimously approved
• Approved Resolution 59‑2025 accepting the first $10,000 of the GMA Update Grant for FY2026 – unanimously approved

Park Board

The Omak Park Board will consider two items at its October 14 meeting. First, members will vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Second, the board will review the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Review Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting without opposition. The City Administrator reported that funding for park improvements had been cut and would be taken to City Council for further discussion. The City Planner presented survey results showing strong public concern about homelessness, drug use, and safety in parks. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board will vote to approve three bills for payment: power ($392.52), water and sewer ($208.68), and mat cleaning ($75.96). The board will also discuss ongoing community outreach for the Reimagining Spaces project and a request for new walkway lighting. Additional items include upcoming library events such as the Halloween Festival on October 25.

• Approve PUD power bill of $392.52
• Approve City of Omak water and sewer bill of $208.68
• Approve US Linen and Uniform mat cleaning bill of $75.96
• Outreach at Wings & Wheels Car Show & Fly‑In on Sep 20 at Eastside Park
• Request new lighting for library walkway

The Library Board approved the meeting minutes. It also approved three bills—PUD electricity $392.52, City of Omak water/sewer $208.68, and US Linen Mat cleaning $75.96—for presentation to the city for payment. The board discussed community feedback on the Reimagining Spaces project and requested new walkway lighting, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved PUD Electricity bill $392.52 for city payment (motion carried)
• Approved City of Omak Water/sewer bill $208.68 for city payment (motion carried)
• Approved US Linen Mat cleaning bill $75.96 for city payment (motion carried)

City Council

The Omak City Council will hold a budget workshop to present a general overview of the 2026 budget and discuss each fund line item. Topics include General Government, Law Enforcement, Animal Control, Fire Services, Public Works, and State Agency/Travel & Investments funds. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for review and discussion.

• General Overview of the 2026 Budget – City Administrator McDaniel
• Review of General Government fund items (Council, Municipal Court, Mayor/Administrator, etc.)
• Review of Law Enforcement Services fund items (Police Department, Prisoner Care, Emergency Services, etc.)
• Review of Public Works Department fund items (Flood Control, Mosquito Control, Stadiums, Parks, Streets, etc.)
• Review of State Agency, Travel & Investments Funds (State Remittance, Revolving Travel Account, Investment Trusts Fund)

The Omak City Council reviewed the 2026 budget by fund, discussed revenue flatness, staffing levels, and various program funding. No votes or formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The council will consider approval of the September 15 minutes and the 2025 claims. A public hearing will be held on the proposed annexation of two unincorporated parcels (Parcels #3426264013 & #3426264009) totaling 20 acres on Ross Canyon Road. New business includes a park‑use sound‑amplification request, agreements for a winter RV park camp host and for gWorks cloud operations, and an amendment to the business registration ordinance.

• Public hearing on annexation of two 20‑acre parcels (#3426264013 & #3426264009) on Ross Canyon Road
• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution 55‑2025 – agreement for Winter RV Park Camp Host
• Resolution 56‑2025 – agreement with gWorks for cloud operations
• Ordinance 1957 – amendment to OMC Chapter 4.20 (Business Registration)

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 1957, amending the Omak Municipal Code chapter on business registration. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, a park‑use request for amplified sound at Eastside Park, a winter camp host agreement for Carl Precht RV Park, and a cloud services agreement with gWorks. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved park use request for amplified sound at Eastside Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 55A-2025, winter camp host agreement for Carl Precht RV Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 56A-2025, cloud operation and software services agreement with gWorks (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1957, amendment to business registration requirements (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to review board procedures and rules. The body will also address the certification of the eligibility list for entry level officers.

• Review of Civil Service Board procedures and rules
• Certification of Eligibility List for Entry Level Officer

The commission reviewed the new Entry Level Eligibility List after oral board interviews held on September 15, 2025. One applicant passed and was placed on the list. Commissioner Cariker moved, and Commissioner Sam seconded, to certify the list; the motion carried without discussion. The list will be submitted to Chief Christensen upon his request.

• Certified Entry Level Eligibility List (motion carried)

Park Board

The Omak Park Board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will consider and finalize items for the 2026 budget proposal. The board will also review the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Finalize 2026 budget proposal items
• Review Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with no opposition. It decided to obtain input from Public Works Director Beetchenow before proceeding with the proposed fence in Civic League Park. The meeting was then adjourned without opposition.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unopposed)
• Decided to seek Public Works Director Beetchenow input before fence proposal
• Adjourned meeting (unopposed)

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board met to approve bills, review ongoing safety and community support efforts, and finalize summer programming. The board discussed challenges with ordinances hindering library safety enforcement and ongoing collaboration with city and health organizations. No formal decisions were recorded beyond bill approvals and procedural updates.

• Approved bills: PUD power ($417.46), City of Omak water/sewer ($221.55), US Linen mat cleaning ($75.96), Crown toilet paper ($68.36)
• Summer Library Programming ends August 15; raffles held August 18
• Community outreach planned September 20 at Wings & Wheels Car Show & Fly-In (Eastside Park, 9am–3pm)
• Working Families Tax Credit assistance available September 25 (Omak Library, 2pm–6pm)
• Library card sign-up campaign with lanyard incentives

The board approved the meeting minutes. It also approved four expense bills—PUD electricity, city water/sewer, US Linen mat cleaning, and Crown toilet paper—for presentation to the city for payment. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved PUD Electricity bill $417.46 (motion carried)
• Approved City of Omak Water/Sewer bill $221.55 (motion carried)
• Approved US Linen mat cleaning bill $75.96 (motion carried)
• Approved Crown toilet paper bill $68.36 (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget amendment for a zero-interest loan to the Airport Fund to maintain cash flow for runway and taxiway projects. The body is also reviewing several resolutions regarding city contracts, a grant for runway maintenance, and a land annexation request.

• Ord 1954: $200,000 zero-interest interfund loan from Current Expense Fund to Airport Fund
• Res 51-2025: Purchase of event supplies from 4imprint not to exceed $9,000 (sponsorship funded)
• Res 52-2025: Public hearing set for Oct 6, 2025, regarding annexation of 20 acres along Ross Canyon Road
• Res 53-2025: Acceptance of $11,250 WSDOT Aviation grant for Runway 17/35 maintenance
• Res 56-2025: Proposed rejection of all bids for WWTP Clarifier Improvements

The council approved the consent agenda, including August meeting minutes and $1,073,939.11 in claim checks. It unanimously authorized a $200,000 interfund loan to the Airport Fund and adopted eight resolutions covering purchases, an annexation hearing date, a state aviation grant, and change orders for the Jonathan Avenue and Central Avenue improvement projects, as well as the rejection of bids for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier upgrade.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes & $1,073,939.11 checks) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1954 – $200,000 airport interfund loan – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 51-2025 – purchase from 4imprint for Kick’n it with the COPS event – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 52-2025 – set annexation petition hearing for Oct 6, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 53-2025 – accept $11,250 WSDOT Aviation grant for runway maintenance – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 54-2025 – Change Order No.1 for Jonathan Avenue improvement (irrigation line relocation) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 55-2025 – Change Order No.1 for Central Avenue improvements (sewer line modifications) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 56-2025 – reject all bids for wastewater treatment plant clarifier improvement project – unanimous

Planning Board

The Omak City Planning Commission will meet to review a land use application. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting.

• Land Use Application: 900 Mill Street LLC / Highlands Long Plat review

The commission voted unanimously to approve the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. The August 5, 2025 meeting was noted as cancelled. A public hearing was scheduled for October 7, 2025 on a 31‑lot residential long plat at Wildwood Rd and Oleander St.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled August 5, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss a land use agreement with the USDA Forest Service to allow portions of Eastside Park to be used as an incident command base camp for wildland fires. The body will also consider a budget amendment for an airport interfund loan and updates to speed limit and Park Board ordinances.

• Res. 50-2025: Agreement with USDA Forest Service for Eastside Park fire camp use (max $250,000), with daily rates of $500 for specific areas
• Ord. 1954: Budget amendment for Airport Interfund Loan
• Ord. 1955: Amendment to OMC Chapter 12.04 regarding speed limits
• Ord. 1956: Amendment to OMC Chapter 2.20 regarding the Park Board
• Public comment from David Bolin regarding homelessness

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda covering recent check payments. It voted 5‑1 to adopt a five‑year agreement with the USDA Forest Service for park use as an incident command post. The council also unanimously approved an amendment to the municipal code setting new speed‑limit standards, and a park‑board amendment changing meeting times and reporting procedures.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved USDA Forest Service park use agreement (5 yea, 1 nay)
• Approved speed‑limit amendment to Municipal Code (unanimous)
• Approved park board meeting‑time and reporting amendment (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board will review quotes for fencing and signs for the 2026 budget. Members will also discuss the Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan and Open Public Meetings training requirements.

• Review of 2026 budget quotes for fencing and signs
• Review of Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of Open Public Meetings training requirement

The board unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed fencing quotes to be proposed to City Council for next year's budget and finalized changes to a park survey to be distributed to the public. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Omak Volunteer Firefighter’s Board will hold a special call-in meeting to approve July 21, 2025, meeting minutes, a voucher for firefighter T. Buchanan, and disability and physical payments for volunteer firefighters Chase Patrick and Chance Patrick.

• Approve July 21, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approve voucher for Firefighter T. Buchanan
• Approve disability and physical payments for Chase Patrick
• Approve disability and physical payments for Chance Patrick

The August 12, 2025 Omak Volunteer Firefighter’s Board meeting agenda included a call to order, approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes, a voucher for firefighter T. Buchanan, and disability and physical payments for volunteer firefighters Chase Patrick and Chance Patrick. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or other outcomes for these items.

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board reviewed June borrowing statistics, summer program participation, and upcoming community engagement plans. Bills for utilities and services were approved, and ongoing safety and partnership efforts were discussed.

• 1,944 items borrowed in June; 1,988 items in July
• Summer Library Program ends August 15
• Community engagement planned September–November
• Bills approved: PUD ($392.52), City of Omak ($207.69), US Linen ($113.94)
• Next meeting: September 8, 2025 at 1:30pm

The board approved the meeting minutes as read. It also approved three expense bills—PUD Electricity $392.52, City of Omak Water/sewer $207.69, and US Linen Mat Cleaning $113.94—for presentation to the city for payment. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes as read (motion carried)
• Approved PUD Electricity bill $392.52 for city payment (motion carried)
• Approved City of Omak Water/sewer bill $207.69 for city payment (motion carried)
• Approved US Linen Mat Cleaning bill $113.94 for city payment (motion carried)

Planning Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will meet to establish a quorum and approve the minutes from July 1, 2025.

• Approval of July 1, 2025 minutes

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to entertain annexation requests for 20 acres of land. The body is also considering an ordinance to update the Title 18 Zoning Code following a Planning Commission recommendation.

• Ord. 1953: Amendments to Title 18 Zoning Code
• Annexation request from Greenscape Homes, LLC & Jess Odell for 20 acres (Parcels #3426264009 & #3426264013)
• Res. 46-2025: Omak Municipal Court write-offs
• Res. 47-2025: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Oroville
• Res. 48-2025: Agreement with J-U-B Engineering

The council unanimously approved several items, including a letter of intent to annex land pending a comprehensive plan and debt assumption, amendments to the zoning code, and a resolution for municipal court write‑offs. It also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Oroville to coordinate FEMA flood‑plain mapping, a contract with J‑U‑B Engineers to assess levee compliance, and acceptance of a FEMA impact pre‑design grant.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of annexation letters of intent with required comprehensive plan and debt assumption (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 41-2025 amending Title 18 Zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 46-2025 for municipal court write‑offs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 47-2025 interlocal agreement with City of Oroville on FEMA floodplain mapping (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 48-2025 agreement with J‑U‑B Engineers to evaluate levee compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 49-2025 acceptance of FEMA Impact Pre‑Design Project grant (unanimous)

Fire Board

The board is meeting via conference call to approve minutes from June 17, 2025. The session includes the approval of disability and physical payments for two volunteer firefighters.

• Approval of disability and physical payments for Ashley Wert
• Approval of disability and physical payments for Samuel Bullis

The board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved disability and physical payments for volunteer firefighters Ashley Wert and Samuel Bullis. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved disability and physical payment for Ashley Wert
• Approved disability and physical payment for Samuel Bullis

City Council

The City Council will review proposed updates to Title 18 of the Omak Municipal Code to ensure consistency with the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of these amendments following a public hearing and SEPA review.

• Draft Amendments to Title 18 – Zoning of the Omak Municipal Code
• Res. 44-2025: Change Order No. 2 for North Taxiway Reconstruction
• Res. 45-2025: Satisfaction of Mortgage-Security Agreement
• Proposed zoning changes regarding agricultural buildings in residential zones
• Proposed regulations for camping outside of approved campgrounds

The council approved the consent agenda, including July 21 check and payroll totals, with a unanimous vote. Members agreed to move the draft Title 18 zoning amendments forward as an ordinance on the next agenda. Resolution 44‑2025 approving Change Order No. 2 for the North Taxiway Reconstruction was unanimously approved. Resolution 45‑2025 approving the satisfaction of a $175,000 mortgage‑security agreement with Horizon Estates was also unanimously approved.

• Approved consent agenda (checks and payroll totaling $852,?‑? and $482,490.87) unanimously
• Recommended draft Title 18 zoning amendments be placed on next agenda unanimously
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for North Taxiway Reconstruction unanimously
• Approved Horizon Estates $175,000 mortgage‑security agreement unanimously

Library Board

The Library Board is reviewing borrowing statistics for May and June and approving facility maintenance payments. The board is also discussing the start of a Friends of the Library group and future community engagement for Reimagining Spaces.

• Payment of $899.36 to Bar-Shell Service for carpet cleaning
• Payment of $380.06 to PUD for power
• Payment of $188.80 to City of Omak for water and sewer
• Report of 2,739 items borrowed in May and 1,944 items borrowed in June
• Proposal to start community engagement for Reimagining Spaces by late summer or early fall

The board approved the meeting minutes as read. It approved four bills for payment to the PUD, Crown, the City of Omak, and US Linen. The library will be closed on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved minutes as read (motion carried)
• Approved PUD Electricity bill $380.06 for payment (motion carried)
• Approved Crown Toilet paper bill $42.86 for payment (motion carried)
• Approved City of Omak Water & sewer bill $179.97 for payment (motion carried)
• Approved US Linen Mat cleaning bill $75.96 for payment (motion carried)
• Scheduled library closure on June 19 for Juneteenth (announced)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss budget planning with PWD Wayne Beetchenow. The board is also scheduled to review a park survey and the Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan.

• Budget update planning with PWD Wayne Beetchenow
• Park Survey review and update
• Review of Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan

The board approved the previous meeting minutes after a motion by Commissioner Cleveland and a second by Commissioner Little, with no opposition. The board voted unanimously to adopt a proposed change to the park section of the City Code and to serve as the appealing authority for that ordinance. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved park ordinance change and designated Board as appealing authority (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading for Ordinance 1952 to amend the 2025 budget across several funds. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases and a land use agreement.

• Ord. 1952: Budget amendments for Street, Water, Sewer, Storm, and Airport funds
• Res. 40-2025: Purchase of a sewer lift station pump for the Koala lift station for approximately $13,072.00
• Res. 41-2025: Land Use Agreement with CCT
• Res. 42-2025: Purchase of a lawn mower deck
• Res. 43-2025: Approval of city equipment for surplus

The Omak City Council voted unanimously to approve the Omak Airport land lease with the Colville Confederated Tribes for fire‑season air support. It also adopted a budget amendment (Ordinance 1952) and approved purchases of a sewer lift station pump, a John Deere mower deck, and the sale of surplus equipment. Additionally, the council endorsed a letter of support for an Okanogan County Transit Authority grant and an agreement with Seattle’s Finest Security for Stampede event security.

• Approved consent agenda (June 16 minutes and $299,244.42 claims checks) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1952 – budget amendment for street, water, sewer and airport funds – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 40-2025 – purchase of sewer lift station pump for $13,072 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 41-2025 – Omak Airport land lease with the Colville Confederated Tribes – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 42-2025 – purchase of John Deere lawn mower deck – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 43-2025 – sale of surplus equipment (including Dodge Charger) – unanimous
• Approved letter of support for Okanogan County Transit Authority $9.2 M grant application – unanimous
• Approved agreement with Seattle’s Finest Security and Traffic Control for Stampede security – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding Zoning Code Use Districts. The body will also review minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Use Districts

The commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then unanimously recommended that the city council approve the proposed zoning code use‑district amendments, as outlined in the staff report dated June 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning code use‑district amendments to city council (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Omak Volunteer Firefighter’s Board is meeting via conference call to approve previous meeting minutes and specific payments. The board will consider disability and physical payments for three volunteer firefighters.

• Approval of disability and physical payments for Emily Brown, Josh Fisher, and Salem Neff
• Approval of April 2, 2025, meeting minutes

The June 17, 2025 special meeting agenda listed items to approve the April 2, 2025 minutes and to approve disability and physical payments for three volunteer firefighters. The minutes do not indicate whether these items were approved, denied, or otherwise acted upon. Therefore, no substantive decisions are documented.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026 to 2031. The meeting also includes budget amendments and professional service agreements with Gray & Osborne.

• Res. 37-2025: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2026-2031
• SR 155 Omak East School pedestrian lighting and ADA retrofits ($1,012,700)
• Quince Street Roundabout construction ($1,332,750 total)
• Ord. 1952: 1st Read to amend the 2025 Budget
• Res. 38-2025 and 39-2025: Professional service agreement amendments for Gray & Osborne

The council approved the consent agenda without discussion. It then unanimously adopted Resolution 37‑2025, adopting the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026‑2031. The council also unanimously approved two amendments to the professional services agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. Finally, the council unanimously authorized vending at the Omak School District car‑show event in Eastside Park.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2026‑2031 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No.2 to Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved vending permission for Omak School District car‑show at Eastside Park (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to elect a Board Chairman and review the Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a park tour starting at the City Hall parking lot.

• Review of Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan
• Election of Board Chairman
• Park tour departing from City Hall parking lot

The board elected Pat Pruitt as Chair with a unanimous vote. Members discussed moving future meetings to the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm and expressed a preference for that change. The meeting was conducted on a mobile bus while touring city parks. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Pat Pruitt elected Chair (unanimous vote)
• Board expressed preference to change meeting time to second Tuesday at 5:00 pm

Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to approve monthly bills and discuss the Summer Library Program. The board is also coordinating recruitment for new board members with the City of Omak.

• PUD power bill: $380.06
• City of Omak water and sewer bill: $179.97
• US Linen and Uniform mat cleaning: $75.96
• Crown toilet paper: $42.86
• Report of 2,739 items borrowed in May

The board approved the meeting minutes as read. It approved four bills for payment totaling $678.85. The library will be closed on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. The summer program began June 6 and 2,739 items were borrowed in May.

• Approved minutes as read (motion carried)
• Approved PUD Electricity bill $380.06 for payment (motion carried)
• Approved Crown Toilet paper bill $42.86 for payment (motion carried)
• Approved City of Omak Water & Sewer bill $179.97 for payment (motion carried)
• Approved US Linen Mat cleaning bill $75.96 for payment (motion carried)
• Scheduled library closure on June 19 for Juneteenth (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Commission will conduct a final review of Zoning Code Use Districts. The body will also determine a date to set a public hearing for this item.

• Final review of Zoning Code Use Districts
• Setting a date for a public hearing on Zoning Code Use Districts

The commission unanimously approved the May 6, 2025 minutes. It adopted a change to definition 18.08.184 to expand "Essential Public Facilities" to include emergency services, fire and law enforcement, wildland fire bases and EMS operations, replacing "Fire/Police Stations" on the District Use Chart. The board also agreed to amend the ADU lot‑size requirement to 6,000 sq ft and to add the word “commercial” before Agriculture Buildings for further review. Additional items such as a new Camping definition and an outdoor‑vendor exemption were discussed, with staff tasked to draft proposals, and a public hearing on the code changes was scheduled for July 1, 2025.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to definition 18.08.184 for Essential Public Facilities (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to add “commercial” before Agriculture Buildings and review definition (no vote recorded)
• Approved change to ADU lot‑size requirement to 6,000 sq ft (no vote recorded)
• Discussed adding new definition 18.08.098 for Camping; staff to draft for review
• Discussed exemption for occasional outdoor vendors; staff to develop guidelines
• Scheduled public hearing on zoning code use chart changes for July 1, 2025
• Code Enforcement to create bee‑swarm response list

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Central Avenue Reconstruction Phase II project. The body will also review a change order for the North Taxiway Reconstruction project.

• Proposed contract award to JR Construction for Central Avenue Reconstruction Phase II in the amount of $1,388,984.33
• Resolution 35-2025 to approve Change Order No. 1 for North Taxiway Reconstruction, resulting in a contract reduction of $8,025.53
• Approval of 2025 Claims

The Omak City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes and claims checks numbered 113120‑113170 totaling $1,013,690.37. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 35‑2025 to adopt Change Order No. 1 for the North Taxiway Reconstruction, noting that onsite rock reduced costs but additional work will restore the original budget. Finally, the council unanimously approved Resolution 36‑2025 awarding the Central Avenue Reconstruction contract to JR Construction, the same firm handling the city’s sewer project.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes & $1,013,690.37 claims checks) – unanimous
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for North Taxiway Reconstruction – unanimous
• Approved award of contract for Central Avenue Reconstruction to JR Construction – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will review a reimbursement agreement with Spokane County for a new police officer's academy costs. The body is also deciding on a change order for the Julia Maley Park Well Treatment project and a bid award for Jonathan Ave improvements.

• Resolution 31-2025: $38,547.00 reimbursement to Spokane County for police academy costs
• Resolution 32-2025: $13,638.28 change order for Julia Maley Park Well Treatment project
• Resolution 34-2025: Bid award to Rudnick for Jonathan Ave Improvements
• Resolution 33-2025: Agreement with CivicPlus for the city website
• Firework Sales Permit request for J&M Liquidations, LLC

The Omak City Council approved a vendor picnic at the Dance Pavilion, a fireworks sales permit for J&M Liquidations, LLC, and a reimbursement agreement with Spokane County. It also adopted a change order for the Julia Maley Treatment Facility, a new website agreement with CivicPlus, and awarded the Jonathan Avenue Improvements contract to Rudnick & Sons, LLC. Additionally, the Council authorized early hiring for a vacant Public Works crew position and approved the consent agenda covering recent checks and payroll payments. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved The Support Center vendor picnic at Dance Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks sales permit for J&M Liquidations, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Reimbursement Agreement with Spokane County for Guadalupe Gonzalez (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Julia Maley Treatment Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with CivicPlus for City website migration (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Rudnick & Sons, LLC for Jonathan Avenue Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved early hiring of a Public Works crew member (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering minutes, claims checks $920,946.77, other checks $769.27, and payroll ACH $427,266.62 (unanimous)

Park Board

The May 13, 2025 Park Board meeting did not achieve a quorum, so no business was conducted and the meeting was cancelled at 7:20 PM. No decisions were made or votes taken.

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, review old business, and discuss funding sources. Bills for utilities and cleaning services are presented for approval. The board requested a chart showing the library's funding sources and discussed the impact of federal funding cuts.

• Bills presented: PUD power $423.69, City water/sewer $179.97, US Linen mat cleaning $75.96, WDB window cleaning $121.00
• Board requested a pie chart or graph of library funding sources
• Summer Library Programs starting in June
• Working with city on dying grass at library front
• Library attending Color Walk on May 17

The board approved the meeting minutes as read. It also approved four expense bills—PUD Electricity, WDB Janitorial Window cleaning, City of Omak Water & sewer, and US Linen Mat cleaning—for presentation to the City for payment. Both motions were carried.

• Approved minutes as read (motion carried)
• Approved PUD Electricity bill $423.69 (motion carried)
• Approved WDB Janitorial Window cleaning bill $121.00 (motion carried)
• Approved City of Omak Water & sewer bill $179.97 (motion carried)
• Approved US Linen Mat cleaning bill $75.96 (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Commission will conduct a final review of Zoning Code Use Districts. The body will also determine a date for a public hearing on this matter.

• Final review of Zoning Code Use Districts
• Setting a public hearing date for Zoning Code Use Districts

The commission approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Potter moved to approve, Commissioner Campbell seconded, and all commissioners voted in favor. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss approving a contract with Zaga Roofing, LLC to replace the west side of the City Hall roof. The council is also considering an amendment to the 2021-2026 Capital Facilities Plan to include this project.

• Res. 29-2025: Public Works contract with Zaga Roofing, LLC for $66,402.00
• Res. 30-2025: Amendment to the 2021-2026 Capital Facilities Plan
• Affirming appointments to the Civil Service Board
• Affirming appointments to the Omak Park Board
• Approval of 2025 Claims

The council affirmed appointments to the Civil Service Board and the Park Board. It approved the consent agenda, including April 21 minutes and $887,184.43 in claims checks. The council unanimously approved a contract with Zaga Roofing to replace part of the City Hall roof and amended the Capital Facilities Plan to fund the $250,000 roof repair.

• Affirmed appointments to Civil Service Board (Rick Duck, Heidi Sam) – motion carried
• Affirmed appointments to Omak Park Board (Nikki Watts, Pat Pruitt, Betty Cleveland, Kelly Cariker, Melissa Little) – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda (April 21 minutes; claims checks 112958‑112882 totaling $887,184.43) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 29‑2025: Public Works contract with Zaga Roofing for City Hall roof repair – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 30‑2025: Amend Capital Facilities Plan to allocate $250,000 for roof repair – unanimous

City Council

The Omak City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 1950 to annex a vacant 1.08-acre parcel (parcel #3427190051) near Highway 97 and rezone it Heavy Industrial. The council also considers Ordinance 1951 to amend the 2025 non-union salary schedule and Resolution 27-2025 to approve a maintenance agreement with WSDOT. A proclamation for Volunteer Week and consent agenda items (minutes, claims, payroll) are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 1950: Annex Tollefson parcel for Heavy Industrial zoning
• Ordinance 1951: Amend 2025 non-union salary schedule
• Resolution 27-2025: Approve maintenance agreement with WSDOT
• Proclamation: Volunteer Week
• Consent agenda: April 7 meeting minutes and 2025 claims/payroll

The council approved the consent agenda, including April payroll and check payments, without discussion. It unanimously adopted Ordinance 1950 to annex a 1.08‑acre parcel east of North 40 Outfitters, subject to conditions. The council also unanimously approved Ordinance 1951 amending the 2025 non‑union salary schedule for pest‑application staff. Finally, Resolution 27‑2025 authorizing a $16,000 maintenance agreement with WSDOT for street striping was unanimously approved.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1950 annexation of 1.08‑acre parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1951 amendment to 2025 non‑union salary schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 27‑2025 maintenance agreement with WSDOT for street striping, $16,000 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board is meeting to approve monthly bills and discuss upcoming events. The board is currently preparing programs for the Summer Library Programs starting in June.

• PUD Power bill: $620.22
• City of Omak water and sewer bill: $173.74
• US Linen and Uniform mat cleaning: $75.96
• Crown toilet paper and paper towels: $79.22
• Planning for Summer Library Programs starting in June

The board approved the meeting minutes as read. It also approved four bills for payment to the city and vendors. An open board seat was noted, and the board discussed upcoming summer library programs and requested a funding source chart. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2025.

• Approved minutes as read (motion carried)
• Approved payment of PUD Electricity bill $620.22 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Crown Paper products bill $79.22 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of City of Omak Water & Sewer bill $173.74 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of US Linen Mat cleaning bill $75.96 (motion carried)

City Council

The council will hold a closed record decision on a recommendation to amend the zoning map and comprehensive plan. It will consider several resolutions including approval of a public works contract for LED lighting at the Stampede Arena, an emergency condition for SCADA system repairs, and agreements for a camp host, credit card processing, and a park lift station. The council will also hear a request from Okanogan Behavioral Health Care to allow vendors and amplified sound at a Color Walk event at Eastside Park. Proclamations for Arbor Day and National Library Workers Day are on the agenda.

• Closed record decision on recommendation to amend the zoning map and comprehensive plan
• Resolution 23-2025: Approve public works contract with Slatercom Lighting Solutions for LED lighting upgrade at Omak Stampede Arena
• Resolution 24-2025: Approve emergency condition for SCADA system repairs
• Resolution 27-2025: Approve public works contract to install park lift station
• Request from Okanogan Behavioral Health Care for special permission to allow vendors and amplifying devices at May 17 Color Walk event at Eastside Park

The Omak City Council unanimously approved several actions, including amendments to the zoning map and comprehensive plan, vendor permits and amplified sound for the Color Walk event, a $100,000 LED lighting grant for the Stampede Arena, an emergency condition for water SCADA repairs, a new camp host contract, and a merchant processing agreement for the municipal court. The consent agenda and $440,915.35 of claim checks were also approved. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda and $440,915.35 claim checks (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map and comprehensive plan amendments (unanimous)
• Approved vendors and amplified sound for Color Walk event (unanimous)
• Approved LED lighting upgrade grant for Stampede Arena (unanimous)
• Approved emergency condition for water SCADA system repairs (unanimous)
• Approved professional agreement for Camp Host (unanimous)
• Approved merchant processing agreement with Heartland for Municipal Court (unanimous)
• Approved public works contract for LED lighting upgrade (unanimous)

Fire Board

The board is meeting via conference call to approve previous meeting minutes and a voucher for Firefighter T. Buchanan. The board will also consider the 2024 Pension Participation Certificate for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Reserve Officers.

• Voucher for Firefighter T. Buchanan
• Board for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Reserve Officers 2024 Pension Participation Certificate

Planning Board

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a land use permit application for the Tollefson project, along with a related comprehensive plan amendment and zoning map amendment. Additionally, the commission will conduct a final review of zoning code use districts and set a date for a public hearing on that matter. A city update will also be provided.

• Public hearing on Land Use Permit Application – Tollefson
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment
• Final review of Zoning Code Use Districts
• Setting public hearing date for Zoning Code Use Districts

The commission unanimously approved the corrected March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Tollefson Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments, accepting the land‑use permit application. New members were welcomed and the Zoning Code Use Chart will be sent for public comment before a June hearing.

• Approved corrected March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tollefson Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The Omak City Council will vote on an amended resolution (Res. 10-2025) to set fees for park, court, and field use, as well as city hall meeting rooms, effective July 1, 2025. The fee schedule was revised after public workshops; changes include removing city hall room fees, adopting per-court/field rates, and setting shelter fees at $20 per two-hour block. The council also considers approving a professional services contract for a land use hearing examiner (Res. 21-2025) and a contract with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for general engineering (Res. 22-2025). Additionally, appointments to the Omak Planning Commission (David Campbell and Terri Williams) will be affirmed.

• Amended fee schedule for parks: adult tournament $150/day per court/field, youth $100/day; league fees $125/team adult, $75/team youth; practice $10/reservation; school district $1,500 per sport; shelter $20 per 2-hour block
• City hall meeting room fees removed from the schedule after public feedback
• Res. 21-2025: Approve professional services contract for a land use hearing examiner
• Res. 22-2025: Approve contract with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for general engineering services
• Affirm appointments of David Campbell and Terri Williams to the Omak Planning Commission

The Omak City Council approved Resolution 10-2025, an amended 2025 fee schedule that includes park and room use fees, with a 6-1 vote (Member Freel dissenting). The council also unanimously approved appointments to the Planning Commission, the consent agenda, a contract for a land use hearing examiner, and a general engineering contract with Gray & Osborne, Inc.

• Approved amended Resolution 10-2025 for 2025 fee schedule (6-1)
• Affirmed David Campbell and Terri Williams to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-2025 for land use hearing examiner contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-2025 with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for engineering (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Omak Civil Service Commission will meet via conference call to conduct business. The primary action is the certification of an eligibility list for entry level officers.

• Certification of Eligibility List for Entry Level Officer
• Approval of September 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Commission will consider a land use permit application for the Tollefson Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments. The board will also continue its review of Zoning Code Use Districts.

• Land Use Permit Application: Tollefson Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment
• Review of Zoning Code Use Districts

The Omak Planning Commission unanimously approved setting a public hearing for April 1, 2025, to consider the Tollefson Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments, which would change land use designations to Heavy Industrial for two parcels. Commissioner Pecha will recuse himself from the vote due to involvement with the annexation request. The commission also continued its review of the Zoning Code Use Chart, deciding to remove 'Book Bindery' and move the Airport Industrial column. Commissioner Hansen resigned to allow two applicants to fill the open position.

• Approved February 4, 2025, minutes as written (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Tollefson Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments for April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Commissioner Pecha to recuse himself from Tollefson vote
• Removed 'Book Bindery' from Zoning Code Use Chart
• Moved Airport Industrial column between Heavy Industrial and Public Use in Use Chart
• Commissioner Hansen resigned from Planning Commission

City Council

The Omak City Council will interview four candidates for the vacant Councilmember Position #7 and consider several resolutions. Notable action items include approving a $10,600 narcotics task force agreement, a $130,420 sewer camera purchase, a $17,662 contract to repair UV lights at the wastewater plant, and an air compressor replacement for the fire station. The council will also discuss an out-of-state training request for a School Resource Officer.

• Interview of candidates Rick Duck, Maria Lassila, Jennifer Miller-Mercado, and Lauren Horn-Smith for Council Position #7
• Resolution 16-2025: Approve $10,600 annual agreement with North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force
• Resolution 18-2025: Approve $130,420.73 purchase of a sewer camera from True North Equipment via Sourcewell
• Resolution 19-2025: Approve $17,662.76 public works contract with Veolia to repair UV lights at wastewater plant
• Resolution 17-2025: Approve purchase of an air compressor for the fire station from Fastenal

The Omak City Council interviewed three candidates and appointed Maria Lassila to fill the vacant Council Position No. 7. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, out-of-state travel for the SRO officer, and several resolutions including agreements and equipment purchases. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Maria Lassila to Council Position No. 7 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims of $141,776.19 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for SRO Officer Lopez to narcotics training (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 16-2025: agreement with NCW Narcotics Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 17-2025: purchase of air compressor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 18-2025: purchase of sewer camera (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19-2025: contract with Veolia for UV light replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20-2025: amendment with Gray & Osborne for engineering (unanimous)

City Council

The Omak City Council will consider four resolutions: approving agreements for municipal court collection services, a local agency agreement for emergency services, merchant processing agreements, and accepting a Public Works Trust Fund loan or grant. The meeting also includes citizen comments, consent agenda items (minutes and claims/payroll), and committee reports.

• Resolution 13-2025: Approve collection service agreements with Court Payment Management Services and Dynamic Collectors Inc. for municipal court accounts receivable
• Resolution 14-2025: Approve local agency agreement with Okanogan County Emergency Services
• Resolution 15-2025: Approve merchant processing agreements
• Resolution 16-2025: Accept the Public Works Trust Fund loan/grant
• Consent agenda: Approval of February 3, 2025 minutes and 2025 claims/payroll

The Omak City Council unanimously approved four resolutions: authorizing professional services for municipal court debt collection, continuing a joint emergency services agreement with Okanogan County, approving a new merchant processing agreement with Heartland Payment Systems, and accepting a state loan/grant for SR155 bridge water pre-construction. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 3 minutes and claims totaling $810,924.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13-2025 for municipal court accounts receivable collection services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 14-2025 continuing joint emergency services agreement with Okanogan County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 15-2025 for Heartland Payment Systems merchant processing and Authorize.Net addendum (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 16-2025 accepting state Public Works Board loan/grant for SR155 bridge water pre-construction (unanimous)

Library Board

The Omak Public Library Board will approve bills totaling $1,453.77 and discuss filling a board vacancy after Jo resigned. Old business includes exceeding the Winter Reading Program goal and expanding outreach at Manfisher Ministries and the Omak Food Bank. New business includes a free Zoom talk on homelessness and a teen short fiction competition.

• Jo resigned her library board seat; position to be filled
• Bills presented for approval: PUD $1,106.54, Crown $97.53, City of Omak $173.74, US Linen $75.96
• Outreach for library cards at Manfisher Ministries and Omak Food Bank discussed
• Free Zoom talk 'Homelessness and the Meaning of Home' on March 19
• Teen short fiction competition for grades 9-12, $200 cash prizes, deadline April 11

Planning Board

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss old business regarding the review of Zoning Code Use Districts. The meeting also includes a city update and the approval of previous minutes.

• Review of Zoning Code Use Districts

The Omak Planning Commission reviewed an 18-question survey from WestEast Design Group for Okanogan County's Five-Year Homeless and Housing Plan and agreed to complete it by February 14, 2025. They also decided to invite Nancy Nash-Mendez of the Housing Authority of Okanogan County to discuss housing issues. The zoning code use chart review was moved to the next agenda.

• Approved January 7, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Agreed to complete county housing survey by February 14, 2025
• Moved zoning code use chart review to next agenda

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on an interagency data sharing agreement for fire reporting and the sale of a surplus vehicle. The council will also consider writing off uncollectible municipal court accounts.

• Res. 09-2025: Interagency Data Sharing Agreement between City of Omak, City of Okanogan, Okanogan County Fire District #3, and Okanogan County Communications Center
• Res. 11-2025: Write-off of $31,280.40 in uncollectible Omak Municipal Court accounts receivable
• Res. 12-2025: Sale of a surplus fire command pickup to Okanogan County Fire District #9 for $20,000.00

The Omak City Council unanimously approved Resolution 09-2025, an interagency data sharing agreement with Okanogan County Sheriff's Office Dispatch and Okanogan County Fire Protection District #3 and the City of Okanogan for a new fire reporting software program. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 11-2025 for routine municipal court write-offs and Resolution 12-2025 for the sale of surplus equipment, though the latter motion died for lack of a second after discussion. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports and updates.

• Approved Resolution 09-2025 interagency data sharing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-2025 municipal court write-offs (unanimous)
• Resolution 12-2025 surplus equipment sale motion died for lack of a second
• Approved consent agenda including claims checks totaling $222,076.06 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation from the Omak New Hope Project seeking assistance to obtain a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant for purchasing a church property to provide transitional housing for women and children. The council is also scheduled to vote on resolutions approving an interlocal agreement with Okanogan County for building inspection services, adopting the 2025 fee schedule, purchasing a street sweeper, authorizing a federal grant application for the Omak Airport, and approving a data sharing agreement.

• New Hope Project presentation – seeking $300,000 CDBG grant for transitional housing (women/children)
• Res. 05-2025 – Interlocal Agreement with Okanogan County for building inspection services ($150/hr plus travel)
• Res. 06-2025 – Approve the 2025 City of Omak Fee Schedule
• Res. 07-2025 – Approve purchase of a street sweeper
• Res. 08-2025 – Authorize grant application for federal assistance at Omak Airport

The Omak City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and payments totaling over $523,000. It also approved Resolution 05-2025 for an interlocal agreement with Okanogan County for building official services, and Resolution 06-2025 adopting the 2025 fee schedule with a utility bill increase of less than 3%. A request from the New Hope Project for help obtaining a Community Development Block Grant was referred to the Community Support and Public Safety Committee.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payments totaling $523,444.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 05-2025 interlocal agreement with Okanogan County for building official services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-2025 2025 fee schedule with utility bill increase under 3% (unanimous)
• Referred New Hope Project grant request to Community Support and Public Safety Committee

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Omak City Council with a single consent agenda item: approval of claims for 2024 and manual checks from December 2024. The meeting is procedural; no other business is scheduled.

• Approval of 2024 claims and December 2024 manual checks (consent agenda)

The Omak City Council held a brief special meeting on January 16, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included 2024 claim checks totaling $304,853.04 and December 2024 manual checks totaling $22,450.40. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved consent agenda with 2024 claim checks #112428-112462 and #112464 totaling $304,853.04 (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 manual checks #112252-112255, #112305, and #112423 totaling $22,450.40 (unanimous)

Fire Board

This is a special meeting of the Omak Volunteer Firefighter’s Board. The only substantive actions are approving the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes and approving a voucher for Firefighter T. Buchanan.

• Approve May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve voucher for Firefighter T. Buchanan

Planning Board

The Planning Commission will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The body will also continue its review of Zoning Code Use Districts.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Review of Zoning Code Use Districts

The Omak Planning Commission unanimously elected Jack Schneider as Chair and Paul Nash as Co-Chair for the next two years, with Anne Potter stepping down. The commission also discussed ongoing zoning use chart updates and heard updates on city projects, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Jack Schneider as Chair and Paul Nash as Co-Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The council will vote on several resolutions: contracting J-U-B Engineers for runway pavement maintenance at Omak Airport (up to $128,210), accepting a Department of Commerce grant for an arena LED lighting project, authorizing a grant application to the Washington State Public Works Board, purchasing fleet vehicles through a state co-op, and considering a request for additional hotel/motel funds from the Omak Chamber. The consent agenda includes approval of December 16, 2024 minutes and 2024/2025 claims.

• Resolution 01-2025 – Approving $128,210 engineering contract with J-U-B Engineers for runway pavement maintenance at Omak Airport (AIP 3-53-0042-018/019-2025)
• Resolution 02-2025 – Accepting Department of Commerce grant for Arena LED Lighting Project
• Resolution 03-2025 – Authorizing grant application with WA State Public Works Board
• Resolution 04-2025 – Approving purchase of fleet vehicles via Washington State Purchasing Co-Op
• Omak Chamber – Request for additional 2024 Hotel Motel Funds

The Omak City Council unanimously approved four resolutions: accepting FAA grant funding for runway pavement maintenance, accepting a state grant for LED lighting at Stampede Arena, authorizing a grant application for water line work related to the SR155 Bridge replacement, and purchasing three fleet vehicles. The council also approved additional hotel/motel funds for the Omak Chamber of Commerce and scheduled a special meeting for January 16, 2025, to approve 2024 claims. A vacancy on the council was noted following the passing of Councilmember Meyer Louie.

• Approved Resolution 01-2025 for runway pavement maintenance design (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2025 accepting $179,450 state grant for Stampede Arena LED lighting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2025 authorizing $210,000 grant application for SR155 Bridge water line work (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-2025 to purchase three fleet vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved additional $5,697 in 2024 hotel/motel funds to Omak Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Scheduled special council meeting for January 16, 2025, to approve 2024 claims