BOCC meeting-Metropolitan Park District presentation

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On Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 10:54:32 AM PDT, Andy Hover <andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us> wrote:

You make very good points. We as commissioners are to appoint a pro and con statement committee to write those statements. I have already been asked by one individual to be on the con side of this. You are welcome to ask to be on this committee as well.

Thank You,

Andy Hover
Okanogan County Commissioner Dist. #2
123 5th Ave. North Room 150
509-422-7102

Yes, I would like to be on the con committee also.

Thank You!

Ray Peterson
PO Box 3030
Winthrop WA 98862
425-239-3777

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It is advisable to contact Andy Hover. Go to Okanogan County Commissioner's website and his email address is there. But he responds best by phone but I can't find his number now. If I find it, will post.
Also, there is a public comment period when the commissioners meet. On the website it gives their agenda. Just call in and say your piece regarding the Aquatics taxing district.
Also noted in that presentation is that the Town Council members of Twisp and Winthrop are quite busy. Let's put more on them, why don't we. But there is one person that is on the Twisp voter ballot that is supportive of the pool that is employed by the Town. Guess who that is?
So Mr. Milikin did say they might have to look elsewhere since the Town council's are so busy.

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175 Discussion-Presentation on Creation of a Metropolitan Park District Twisp-Miles Milliken

176 Mr. Milliken from Twisp discussed and presented an interlocal agreement for a recreation district that
177 would pay for a new swimming pool in Twisp. (attached) Methow Aquatic District (MAD) under the
178 Metropolitan Park District (RCW 35.61.010) He stated the benefits of having a swimming pool. The
179 current pool is beyond repair and the funds in the Wagner fund is running out. This district would fund
180 a new pool, manage the funds, and friends of the pool has fund raised. It is now a burden on the town
181 and tax burden of the residents, but the creation of the district would help relieve the residents and town
182 burden of supporting the pool solely.
183
184 Form a board of five commissioners with an ex officio process he relayed who that would be. They
185 would be appointed positions.
186
187 Commissioner Branch stated if the community wants to vote in a tax for this then he is all for it. He said
188 understands
189
190 Commissioner Hover explained the importance of having elected officials on the district board. This
191 district board would be one city council from Twisp one from Winthrop, one county commissioner
192 automatically and one person appointed by Twisp Council and one by Winthrop Council. There is a
193 heavy demand on council members service so the district would need an appointment process that
194 might consider other options. Mr. Milliken explained the potential levy that would run the district and
195 generate 1.7 million dollars. (attached) The vote of the people would be answer whether or not to allow
196 an interlocal between the three bodies, and they are okay with the board taxing up to $0.75 per $1,000.
197 The board, once created, would decide the actual amount that the people would vote to be taxed.
198
199 Mr. Milliken asked for the commissioners’ thoughts on the interlocal agreement draft as it is written now
200 for the November Ballot. He would like the commissioners support on the endeavor and any thoughts
201 or concerns about the interlocal. The commissioners would adopt the ILA via resolution. Winthrop has
202 indicated they would decide after petition signatures are received.
203
204 Commissioners discussed the proposal. Commissioner Hover stated the system for the district would
205 include safeguards because the board would consist of elected officials.
206
207 Commissioner Hover thinks the structure looks good and he feels willing to sign the interlocal
208 agreement if the tax payers decide they want this tax. Both Commissioner Jon Neal and Chris Branch
209 both support if the tax payers decide they want this tax.
210
211 Mr. Milliken will follow up at a future point.

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At 1:30 is the presentation to the county commissioners regarding the Metropolitan Park district that can affect our property taxes.
If that time is not convenient to tune in, it will be recorded and can be viewed later. Probably the next week. Go to County Watch.org.
This is important.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Join Zoom Audio & Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or
Join Audio Only: +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
8:15 AM Update-Superior Court-Judge Culp, Admin. Dennis Rabidou
9:00 AM Review Meeting Minutes
9:05 AM Discussion-Prosecutor Additional Attorney Request-Prosecutor Albert Lin
9:15 AM Public Comment Period
9:30 AM Update-Human Resources/Risk Management-Shelley Keitzman
10:00 AM Discussion-Broadband Update-Roni Holder Diefenbach
11:00 AM Update-Public Works-Engineer Josh Thomson
1:30 PM Discussion-Presentation on Creation of a Metropolitan Park District Twisp-Miles Milliken
2:00 PM Department Head Quarterly Update
3:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting-Treasurer Pam Johnson
4:00 PM Approve Commissioner Proceedings for June 5,,6, 12, 13, and 20, 2023
4:05 PM Commissioners to set Wednesdays Agenda by 4:30 PM
4:10 PM Approve Consent Agenda
1. Ratify-Grant Amendment A Contract#22-62210-011-Community Action Council
2. Ratify-Request for Amendment C Contract#20-6221C-119-CDBG
3. Contract-Fairgrounds Rental Agreement-DNR
4. Contract-Dispatch WAMIL 911 Contract E23-030-Sheriff’s Office
5. Appointment Letter-Mazama Advisory Committee-Bill Craven
6. Resolution 69-2023-Platted Road Vacation-Plat of Monse
7. Resolution 70-2023-Adopting a Revised Fairgrounds Fee Schedule
8. Resolution 71-2023 Adopting a Revised Fairgrounds Facility Rental Contract

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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1:30 PM To be determined by BOCC Tuesday

Friday, June 30, 2023
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83879474248 or Dial for Audio Only +1 253 205 0468
Meeting ID: 838 7947 4248
1:30 PM Zoom or in Person Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Workshop/Application Workshop
123 5th Ave N, Okanogan

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