Legals: Feb. 15, 2018

NOTICE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A

ZONE CHANGE HEARING

Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:

Whitgro, INC. proposes to change the zone of seven of its sites in Whitman County from the Agricultural District to a Limited Heavy Industrial District for current and future expansions of its seed plants.

The properties are located as follows: 1) east of St. John, just outside city limits, in Section 6, Township 18 N., Range 42 E., W.M., 2) on SR 23 approximately 6 miles west of Steptoe in Section 35, Township 18 N., Range 42 E., W.M., 3) in the unincorporated community of Ewan, in Section 26, Township 19 N., Range 40 E., W.M., 4) on Pine City Malden Road approximately 1.5 miles north of St. John, in Section 30, Township 19 N., Range 42 E., W.M., 5) in the unincorporated community of Sunset, in Section 26, Township 19 N., Range 42 E., W.M., 6) on Endicott Road in Thera, approximately 6 miles east of Endicott in Section 30, Township 17 N., Range 42 E., W.M., and 7) in the unincorporated community of Winona, in Sections 20 and 29, Township 17 N., Range 40 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington.

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with us, the Planning Office has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

The public is also notified of the intent to hold a public hearing during a Whitman County Planning Commission meeting on March 7, 2018, at 7:00 PM in the Public Service Building, 1st floor auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111.

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from the County Planning Office, Whitman County Public Service Building (2nd Floor), N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111. Interested persons may submit environmentally-focused written comments on the SEPA decision by 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 1, 2018, and before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, regarding the proposed zone change to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, fax: (509) 397-6210, or attend the hearing.

_____________________

Katrin Kunz Date: February 15, 2018

Assistant County Planner

file: SEPA 18-02 and ZC 18-01... 7/1

NOTICE OF

ACCOUNT CLOSURE

Former Whitman County Jail inmates who are in possession of Jail Inmate Trust Fund checks obtained upon release from the Whitman County Jail, please cash your checks prior to February 23rd, 2018. Whitman County will be closing the Jail Inmate Trust Fund account on February 23rd, 2018. 4/4

ORDINANCE NO. 399X

AN ORDINANCE OF

THE TOWN OF ST. JOHN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING PAST ORDINANCES RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES, ESTABLISHING NEW POSITION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR,

SETTING A NEW FEE

SCHEDULE AND PROVIDING FOR GAS LINE INSPECTIONS.

THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ST. JOHN,

WASHINGTON,

DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

All new buildings constructed, erected, or moved onto property within the city limits of St. John will comply with the provisions of the current International Residential Codes (IRC) and will require a building permit before beginning work.

All modifications to current buildings that involve adding or moving an interior or exterior wall, any addition to the existing structure, or any modification to the existing utilities (water, gas, sewer, or electricity) will require a building permit before beginning the modification.

Building that meet all of the following requirements may be constructed without permit provided no part of the structure is within five feet of any property line:

Manufactured storage buildings with external dimensions not to exceed twelve (12) feet wide and sixteen (16) feet in length with earth or removable floor. No utilities (water, gas, sewer, or electrical) may be connected to the building either by permanent or temporary means.

Any item that requires a gas line inspection will not require a building permit but will be accessed a $25.00 inspection fee for each inspection or re-inspection.

Building Project Permit Fees are as follows:

The fee for all building permits will be $200.00 plus $5.00 for each $1000.00 of the estimated project cost. In the event the project requires more than three inspections, there will be a charge of $50.00 for each inspection after the first three.

The City will pay the Building Inspector $45.00 for the initial plan review and for each on-site compliance inspection.

PASSED at a regular meeting of the Town of St. John, Washington, and approved by the Mayor this 12th day of February, 2018.

Signed: Michael G. Webb, Mayor

ATTEST: Linda J. Hayes, Clerk-Treasurer 7/1

ORDINANCE 400X

An Ordinance of the Town of St John, Washington declaring Junk Vehicles to be public nuisances, providing for their removal and abatement, designating a procedure to abate junk vehicle nuisances, authorizing a hearing before the Board of Adjustment, assessing costs of removal, and providing an effective date.

If anyone wants to review the Ordinance in its entirety, it can be seen at St. John City Hall.

Linda J. Hayes, Clerk-Treasurer Michael G. Webb - Mayor 7/1

Town of St. John, Washington

Request for Qualification Data to

Furnish Engineering Services

The Town of St. John is requesting qualified engineers to submit Statements of Qualifications

(SOQ) for providing engineering services related to development, submission, and approval of a Wastewater Facilities Plan. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Ms. Linda Hayes, Town Clerk-Treasurer, at (509) 648-3905.

Consultant selection will be based upon the following criteria: 1) firm experience; 2) proposed consultant team; 3) project understanding and approach; 4) past performance/references; 5) familiarity with community and local knowledge; and 6) administration experience with state funded projects, especially Washington State Department of Ecology. Interviews may be held at the Town's discretion.

Firms desiring consideration shall submit five copies of their SQQ to the Town of St. John, PO Box 298, E. 1 Front St., St. John WA 99171. Submittals must be received by March 2, 2018, no later than 5:00 p.m. SOQs shall not exceed 25 total pages, excluding front and back covers.

The project is funded through the Washington State Department of Ecology. The Town of St. John is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minority and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit an SQQ.

The Town of St. John reserves the right to reject any and all SOQs and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal evaluation process. This solicitation does not bind the Town of St. John to pay any costs incurred by the respondents in the preparation and submission of an SQQ. This solicitation does not bind the Town of St. John to accept or contract for any express or implied services. 7/2

Request for Statement

of Qualification (RSQ)

Town of Endicott, WA

Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services

The Town of Endicott, Washington is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from individuals or firms interested in providing professional engineering services for the 2018-2020 calendar years in conjunction with sponsored projects. Potential prospects requiring engineering services include sewer, water, street, and planning (including DOE, CDBG, WSDOT, TIB, USDA RD, PWTF, FEMA, and other potential funding sources), design and construction management, contract administration, on-call consulting, and grant applications.

The Town may submit grant application(s) to the Washington State Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and/or applications to other agencies/programs for funding to complete a study and/or construction project(s). Should CDBG grant funds be secured, cost plus percentage of construction cost consultant agreements will not be allowed. State and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process, consultant agreement and conduct of the project.

Statements of Qualifications shall be limited to twelve (12) pages and should include relevant experience in similar work, qualifications of key personnel, familiarity with the Town of Endicott and/or experience with municipalities of similar size, experience with state and federal funding programs, previous performance on public projects, and references. Three (3) copies of the Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted.

The Town’s selection of a consultant for these engineering services will be made from the Statement of Qualifications received at Town Hall by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Statement of Qualifications should be mailed to Laura Jones, Town Clerk, Town of Endicott, P.O. Box 418, Endicott, WA 99125.

The most highly rated firm will be selected for negotiation of an on-call professional services contract.

The Town, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all consultants that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

The Town of Endicott is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified women- and minority-owned consultants are encouraged to respond.

Qualification and performance statements will be reviewed, and one or more engineering service providers selected.

The Town of Endicott is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified women- and minority-owned consultants are encouraged to respond. 6/2

Automatic Re-Election of Incumbent Notice

The Pine Creek Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent, Robert Marsh, has been re-elected to the currently open seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the deadline. Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed pursuant to WAC 135-110-370. For further information, please contact the District at 509-285-5122. 7/2

Call for Vendors

Whitman County Fire District #12 hereby calls for vendors who wish to be placed on the vendor list for District purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies or services in amounts of $10,000 to $50,000 in accordance with the provisions of RCW 39.04.190. For additional information and procedures, contact Fire Chief Lester Erwin of Whitman County Fire District #12, 912 W Main St, Pullman, WA 99163; (509) 334-1715 or (509) 338-7204; chieferwin@pullman.com.,

Willo Street, Fire District Secretary 7/1

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON,

WHITMAN COUNTY

Estate of

RONALD M. MCHARGUE,

Deceased.

NO. 18-4-00010-38

PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and file the original of the claim with the court in which probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

Date of First Publication: February 8, 2018

Judy A. McHargue, Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/_____________________

THEODORE F.S. RASMUSSEN WSBA 8720

Theodore F.S. Rasmussen, P.S.

S. 112 Crosby, P.O. Box 724, Tekoa, WA 99033

(509) 284-2332

Court of Probate Proceedings: Whitman County Superior Court

Cause No .: 18-4-00010-38 6/3

SUPERIOR COURT

OF WASHINGTON

FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

In the matter of the Estate of:

JEROME B. GRASSL,

Deceased.

No. 18-4-00012-38

PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

Phyllis Ann Heuett has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative's attorneys at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication:

February 1, 2018

Attorneys for the Personal Representative

ESSER, SANDBERG & BOYD, PLLC

By: Timothy Esser, WSBA #6864

520 E Main St, Pullman, WA 99163 5/3