Legal Notices: January 16, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington, will consider the Report of the County Road Engineer for the vacation and abandonment of County Road No. 8480 located in the SW ¼ of Section 1, Township 14 North, Range 44 East, W.M., in Whitman County, Washington.

THAT A HEARING on said vacation will be held in the office of the Whitman County Commissioners in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on the 3rd day of February, 2020, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., at which time and place all persons interested may appear and be heard for or against said vacation and abandonment.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Whitman County, Washington.

GIVEN under my hand and official seal this 6th day of January, 2020.

Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board 2/2

NOTICE OF A MITIGATED

DETERMINATION OF

NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS)

Whitman County Planning issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Whitman Conservation District proposes a restoration of Thorn Creek to prevent further incision of the stream over time. The project site is located approximately 2.3 miles north west of Thornton, in the N 1⁄2 of Section 18, Township 19 N., Range 43 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington. The project site stretches for approximately 4200 feet on the north side of Thorn Creek Rd, starting just west of the Maley Rd intersection and continuing west.

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. Copies of the M-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, January 30, 2020, to the County Planning Office, P.O. Box 430, Colfax, WA 99111-0430, fax: (509) 397-6210.

Katrin Kunz

Assistant County Planner

file: SEPA 20-01 3/1

NOTICE TO VENDORS

AND CONTRACTORS

Whitman County, Washington is soliciting vendors and contractors for placement on the following lists:

1) General Government - Office/Data Processing Equipment

2) General Government - Building Maintenance/Park and Recreation

3) General Government - Professional Services

4) Public Works Department - Materials, Equipment, Supplies, Etc.

5) Public Works Department - Contractors

6) Public Works Department - Professional Services

Whitman County maintains current rosters of vendors and contractors from which proposals will be requested for the purchase of Materials, Equipment, Supplies or Services for various small works projects.

In accordance with RCW Chapter 39.80, Whitman County invites letters of interest from consultants wishing to be placed on the Professional Services Roster. For any particular work, consultants to be considered will be selected from the Professional Services Roster or from responses to advertisements for consultants for that particular work. Contracts will be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80 and Whitman County's selection procedures.

Whitman County 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 bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CRF Part 26 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.

Cities, towns and districts within Whitman County who have entered into an interlocal agreement with the County may choose to select materials, equipment, supplies or services from these lists.

Any vendor or contractor wishing placement on any list or updating current information may do so by accessing the Whitman County Website at http://www.whitmancounty.org, subtitle, "Small Works Roster". For specific information regarding unbound letters of submittal, please call 509-397-4622. Vendors and contractors who have completed a questionnaire within the past 10 years do not need to resubmit another questionnaire.

Connie Ellis, Deputy Clerk of the Board 2/2

Port of Whitman County

Request for Proposal for Fiber Extensions Design Work

The Port of Whitman County is seeking proposals for fiber design work from interested parties for its proposed fiber extensions to three rural sites.

To obtain the full Request for Proposal (RFP), interested parties should contact the Port of Whitman County, by phone, 509-397-3791, email, port@portwhitman.com, or in person at 302 N Mill Street, Colfax, WA.

Proposals must be in writing and address each of the elements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Submittals should be delivered, faxed or e-mailed to the Port at 302 N Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111 by January 23, 2020. Proposals received after that date shall be considered subject to the acceptance of a prior received proposal.

The Port of Whitman is an equal opportunity employer.

Joseph R. Poire

Executive Director

Port of Whitman County 2/2

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY

OF SPOKANE

In the Matter of the Estate of:

MARY ANN BOWMAN,

Deceased.

Case No. 19-4-01965-32

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 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 attorney 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 (30) 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 (4) months after the date of first publication of this 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:

January 2, 2020

Personal Representative:

Diana L. Hardesty Burmaster

Attorney for the Personal Representative:

Jessica C. Allen, Esq.

Address for Mailing or Service:

c/o Jessica C. Allen, Esq.

601 W. Main Ave., Suite 714

Spokane, WA 99201-0677 1/3

NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS

Remove flat rubber membrane roof and trusses and replace with new trusses and metal roofing. Remove and replace all drywall and light fixtures per engineering report. Remove all construction debris. Report available upon request.

SEALED BIDS will be received by mail to the Park Board of Oakesdale Park and Rec District 4, PO Box 214, Oakesdale, Washington 99158. All bids must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2020. All bids will be opened and read at the monthly business meeting on February 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

THIS IS A PREVAILING WAGE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT, SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND CODES OF AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. APPLICABLE PREVAILING WAGE RATES MADE AVAILBLE AT THE WORK SITE AND UPON REQUEST, AND INCLUSIVE WITH BID DOCUMENTS.

Prospective bidders may arrange a pre-bid site visit on or before Friday, January 31, 2020, at which time, bidders submitting proposals shall meet a board member and make such observations and measurements as may be required to fully inform themselves of existing conditions and limitations of the project. Bidders may call 970-640-1666 to arrange the site visit, located at 205 W. Bartlett St, Oakesdale, WA 99158.

The Oakesdale Park and Rec board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities or irregularities, and after careful consideration of all bids and factors involved, make an award of the bid to best serve the interest of Oakesdale

Park and Rec District #4. 1/5

ORDINANCE NO. 420X

This Ordinance replaces 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 fee for projects that involve only the replacement of the roof will be $50.00.

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 13th day of January, 2020.

Michael S. Webb

MAYOR

ATTEST:

Linda J. Hayes

CLERK - TREASURER 3/1

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

LEILA LUEDEKING,

Deceased.

NO. 19-4-00117-38

PROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030)

The co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having claims 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 co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ attorney 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: January 16, 2020

KAREN J. LUEDEKING,

co-Personal Representative

BARBARA CRANDALL,

co-Personal Representative

IRWIN MYKLEBUST SAVAGE & BROWN, P.S.

Attorneys for co-Personal Representatives

By: G. HOWARD UTZMAN

WSBA No. 24284

Address for Mailing or Service:

Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown, P.S.

P.O. Box 604 / 1230 SE Bishop Blvd.

Pullman, WA 99163-0604

509.332.3502

Court of probate proceedings and cause number:

Superior Court of Whitman County, Washington

Cause No. 19-4-00117-38 3/3

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Town of Endicott 2020 Roadway

Improvements Project

Sealed bids must be received by mail, recognized carrier, or hand delivery at Endicott Town Hall located at 201 C St, Endicott, WA 99125, until 10:00:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6th, 2020 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

The project generally consists of the removal and replacement of asphalt roadway sections, sidewalk replacement, and associated storm drainage at specific locations throughout the Town of Endicott.

Twenty (20) working days will be allowed to complete the base bid work.

Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by cash, a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, payable to the Town of Endicott, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each in the full amount of the contract price. Bidders may obtain project documents at the Century West Engineering online plan room at http://www.centurywestplanroom.com. Bidders may download digital documents at no cost and obtain printed documents, at Bidders Expense, by choosing the "Order" option. Posted on this plan room, under the “Documents" section, is an Official list of locations where documents may be examined. Any questions regarding this plan room, shall be directed to plan room administration at 509-747-2964 or planroom@abadanplancenter.com. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on January 28, 2019 at Endicott Town Hall.

For information regarding the proposed work, contact Nicole Norvell of Century West Engineering at (509) 838-3810.

This project is funded by the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. The Town shall have the right to reject any or all bids not accompanied by bid security or data required by the bidding documents or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular.

The Town of Endicott is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms are encouraged to submit bids.

Steve Salzman, Mayor 3/3