County Commissioners discuss Noxious Weed Control Board budget

Monday, Nov 14, 2022 a.m.

• Commissioners corrected an error on the county zoning map.
• Commissioners discussed the 2023 budget for the Treasurer’s Office and decided to continue the discussion later.
• Commissioners discussed the budget for the Noxious Weed Control Board. A constituent contacted Commissioner Hover, stating that the salaries paid are too high.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 a.m.

• Granting of Title 3 funds for 2023 to Okanogan County Conservation District and Search & Rescue.
• Finance Committee meeting working on 2023 budget.
• Bid opening for Chip Spreader for Public Works – 1 bid $481,622.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 p.m.

• Inflation reflected in the form of big increases in employee dental and health insurance premiums and salary hikes; possible savings on rates by consulting with unions, on salaries by switching some positions from overtime exempt to non-exempt.
• Public hearing on financing of Current Expense and Road Fund budgets through property tax collection, projected to be lower this year; Assessor says 5 percent increase needed to compensate drop in levy tax rate from $1.35 to $1.20 per thousand; state levy should be lower.
• The Commissioners meet each week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays beginning at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners' hearing room located at 123 5th Avenue N., Okanogan.