Written by Kari Sorensen, Blueberry Hills Farms

Published: 15 June 2021

June 15, 2021 Agenda

ZOOM @ 6:00 pm Meeting ID: 895 6602 3031

* CALL TO ORDER

* FLAG SALUTE

* TREASURER’S REPORT

OLD BUSINESS
#1 APPROVAL OF APRIL 20, 2021 MINUTES

#2 COUNCIL VOTE FOR NEW COUNCIL MEMBER; SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBER

#3 DOG PARK UPDATES / STATUS Robin Pittman

NEW BUSINESS

#1 FOOD TRUCKS – Jeff Conwell | Robyn Pittman | Susan Lester

#2 MANSON GRANGE ISSUE – Susan Lester | Kathy Blum

#3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Chelan County has a Conditional Use Permit Amendment application in which we are requesting comments from agencies and special districts. Attached are all the materials for your review and the Notice of Application. Please respond by 5:00 pm on June 22,

Project File # CUP 21-195
Project Location 4848 Green Ave and 4870 Manson Blvd, Manson, WA 98831 APN: 28-21-22-612-135 and 28-21-15-612-130
Applicant/Owner:
Name: Harmony Meadows LLC
Application Date: May 12, 2021
Determination of Complete Date: June 2, 2021
Notice of Application Date: June 8, 2021

Proposed Project Description:
An application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment has been submitted by Jeremy Jaech (agent) on behalf of Harmony Meadows LLC (owner) to amend the CUP 2015-333. The proposed amendment to CUP 2015-333 is for the reduction of the tennis building that contained four (4) tennis courts with the auxiliary functions located within to two (2) courts with the auxiliary functions moved outside to an adjacent building and for the construction of a swimming pool. The subject property is zoned Commercial Agricultural Lands (AC).
SEPA Review: Pursuant to WAC 197-800-11(1), the proposed project is exempt from SEPA Review.

Application Materials: Attached to this email or may be found on the Chelan County Public Notice Portal: https://co-chelan-wa.smartgovcommunity.com/PublicNotice/PublicNoticeSearch
Return Comments To: Jamie Strother Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Community Q&A for Tonight’s Speakers & Topics
If MCC has deemed there is time or necessity at the end of the meeting, Council may allow community members to ask questions regarding topics covered in tonight’s meeting. Please note that there will be NO OFF-TOPIC comments or questions accepted during this discussion period. If you wish to be recognized during our Council Meetings for a subject not included on the agenda, please contact Kari at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 1 week prior to the meeting. All guests on ZOOM, with exception of Manson Community Council Members, must keep their microphone on mute at all times UNLESS they are specifically invited to participate in the conversation. Those who cause a distraction will be ejected. After 2 meeting ejections you will no longer be allowed into our online Zoom meetings.

* MEETING ADJOURNED
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NEXT MEETING: JULY 20, 2021 @ 6 PM
ZOOM Meeting ID: 895 6602 3031

Written by Kathy Blum, Vice Chair, MCC

Published: 15 June 2021

The May 18th 2021 Manson Community Council was called to order by Chairman Kari Sorensen at 6:02 PM.

We did the Flag Salute.

The treasurer report was submitted by Cindy Smith, Treasurer; the account balance on 4/30/21 was $462.30. Kari suggested we reimburse members for some of their expenses on behalf of the council. All agreed. Bills need to be submitted to Cindy Smith.

The minutes were approved by all as written and posted. Motion made by Gordon, 2nd by Cindy Smith and approved by all.

Brian Burnett, Chelan County Sheriff, spoke on a several items of interest.

• Regarding STR’s during Memorial Day weekend now seems to be more of a family weekend versus wild college kids partying and destroying property as it was a few years ago. The Sheriff’s Department began making visitors accountable for their behavior and being responsible good citizens. 

• The 4th of July Is now the biggest Holiday/Weekend for the Sheriff’s Department. Most issues involve alcohol.
  

• There will be 2 sheriffs doing Marine Patrol this summer on Lake Chelan. Chelan Don Morse Park allows people to drink in the park where as all other parks have a zero alcohol policy. 

• Sheriff’s Department will shift people around between South Shore of Lake Chelan, Antilon Lake, and Manson depending where they are needed. 

• STR code enforcers are done with training and vehicles are ready. Brian said to call Community Development for all code violations. For parking or noise complaints call 509-663-9911. None of the proposed codes will go into effect before the County commissioners sign into law the proposed codes.
  

• Sheriff Burnett started that his department is working 9% under budget and they are 19.7% down in staffing. The department will have 3 new officers in place by December 2021.

 Next on the agenda was Chelan County commissioner Tiffany Gering. 

• Tiffany stated that Jim Brown, head of Chelan Community Development, has the new code enforcement officers training doing complaints on file in Community Development. She stated Doug Shae, Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney, is retiring June 1st and the new Prosecuting Attorney will be Robert Sealby when the new STR licenses will be required for all vacation rentals in Chelan County. Tiffany also believes they will be issued 1st come 1st serve through Community Development. One of the code enforcement officers lives in the Manson area. Current STR’s with no license within the Manson UGA will have certain hoops to “jump through” to receive a license.

Citizens comments and questions to Commissioner Gering:

• Will fines and enforcement be equal for all persons, homeowners, and STR’s?

• Answer: Probably, still to be determined.

• Brian Patterson asked Tiffany how she personally feels about the Task Force and does she agree with what they proposed or can she be moved to change her mind and make different proposals? She said she had an open mind to review and listen to all comments, although she liked very much what she has read from Task Force.

• When asked about the Dog Park, Tiffany stated, the Manson Parks Board is interested in purchasing a portion (approximately 45 feet) of land from Mr. Buckingham. The Parks Department just got approval that they can bring in gravel to make the Dog Park safer. There was discussion on fund raising to help raise money for purchasing the land.
  

Pat Hautenne was asked by the council to finish Elmira Forner’s term on the council. He was to be sworn in tonight, but because of computer issues Pat was not able to stay connected to the Zoom meeting. It was agreed that he will be sworn in at the beginning of the June 15th meeting. 

With no further comments the meeting was adjoined at 7:11 PM, motioned by Kathy Blum and 2nd by Cindy Smith.

Next MCC Meeting will be June 15th, 2021.

Written by Herb Sargo

Published: 13 June 2021

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, CFR

Published: 12 June 2021

Public Announcement:

The Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners will all be in attendance for the monthly Community Connection on KOZI Radio,  Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 8:10 a.m.  

Written by Mark R. Donnell, Fire Chief, CCFD

Published: 12 June 2021

On June 11, 2021 at 11:10 p.m., crews from Chelan Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a reported structure fire at an apartment complex located at 509 E. Gibson Avenue.

First arriving crew reported heavy smoke coming from front of the lower level apartment and quickly made entry.  Crews encountered heavy smoke and heat and were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

The entry crew then initiated a search of the premise and located a patient inside the back bedroom.  The patient was brought outside to EMS personnel who initiated patient care and transport to Lake Chelan Hospital.  The patient was subsequently airlifted to Harborview Medical Center where her condition is unknown at this time.

Second alarm resources from Manson, Entiat, Orondo, and Wenatchee were called due to the size of the apartment complex and the possibility of fire extension beyond the unit involved.  Crews on scene were able to contain the fire to the single unit which sustained considerable heat and smoke damage.  The cause of this fire is still under investigation.

The ability to have three firefighters on the initial response to this fire made the difference in rescuing the patient and keeping the fire loss contained to the unit of origin.

Written by Chief Rick Johnson, EWPD

Published: 10 June 2021

Update: 06-10-2021 - SEE OUR PREVIOUS STORY FROM JUNE 8, 2021

Man shot in leg during alleged gang confrontation

On 06-07-2021 an East Wenatchee juvenile male was taken into custody. This male was booked into Chelan County Juvenile Detention for complicity to Robbery 1st Degree. This charge stems from a previously unreported incident which appears related to the Shooting call on 06-05-2021.

Through extensive investigation East Wenatchee Detectives and the Wenatchee Police Pro-Act Unit developed probable cause for an adult male for 3 counts of attempted murder in the 2nd degree, and felon in possession of a firearm. On 06-08-2021 the Wenatchee Police Pro-Act Unit located this adult male at a residence on in the 800 block Cashmere Street, in Wenatchee. After a brief foot pursuit the male was taken into custody.

This investigation is ongoing.

Written by Reema Griffith, WSTC executive director

Published: 10 June 2021

WSTC hosts virtual community meeting

OLYMPIA – Community leaders and local officials from across the Wenatchee Valley will meet virtually with the Washington State Transportation Commission next week to share their perspectives on transportation issues, challenges, and successes. 

The meeting will take place starting Tuesday, June 15, from 1-5 p.m., and reconvene on Wednesday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Due to limitations on the size of gatherings in response to COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted virtually using Zoom Webinar. People interested in attending can register on the commission’s website. The meeting will be broadcast live on TVW at www.tvw.org.

On Tuesday, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Transportation Council will brief the commission on the region’s transportation needs, which vary between the urban and rural areas. Representatives from the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee will discuss their transportation investments and funding needs that will support the growing regional economy. The commission will be briefed on how Wenatchee’s award winning, nationally recognized “Complete Streets” program addresses equity.  County leaders will discuss with the commission the importance of the transportation system to the economic vitality of the area, including the effects of commercial air service expansion.

During Wednesday’s session, the commission will learn about the Douglas County Public Utility District’s renewable hydrogen production facility pilot project. Northern Fruit, a local business, will share with the commission its planned electrification of their truck fleet. A multijurisdictional panel will provide information on the efforts to complete the Apple Capital Loop project, which when done, will complete the transportation backbone of the Wenatchee urban area. Additionally, the area’s transit system will be highlighted with a focus on their current fixed route services, as well as innovative special needs transportation programs that are being explored in an effort to reduce costs, while increasing access.

Questions or comments from the public can be submitted during the virtual meeting by using the “Q&A” function found on-screen. As time allows, questions will be addressed during the meeting. Written comments can also be submitted via email until 4 p.m. the day before the meeting. Comments should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Written comments received after this deadline will be provided to commissioners after the meeting.

The commission also is holding a special meeting 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, June 15, to propose new ferry fares and to discuss toll rate increases on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the State Route 99 tunnel and the SR 520 bridge.  All presentations will be available on the commission’s website.

For more information about the commission and complete meeting agendas, visit: www.wstc.wa.gov/

Written by Chief Rick Johnson, EWPD

Published: 08 June 2021

On 6-5-21 at about 1330 hours EWPD Officers were dispatched to a reported Weapons Violation/Shooting near the intersection of 9th ST NE and N Baker Ave. One group of individuals had arrived at a residence near this location to confront another group. During the confrontation firearms were displayed and then several shots were fired. One victim was shot in the leg and was transported to CWH via private vehicle immediately after being shot.

The individual who was shot (24-year-old man from East Wenatchee) was discharged from CWH about three hours later. This incident appears to be related to an unreported incident from several days prior. It also appears to be gang related.

Numerous search warrants have already been served as the investigation is active and ongoing.

Written by Robin Pittman

Published: 08 June 2021

Regular Board Meeting
June 10, 2021, 4:15pm

In person: Bumgarner Meeting Room, 142 Pedoi Street, Manson WA 98831

(All persons in attendance must wear a mask covering both nose and mouth, and must adhere to the 6’ social distancing guidelines set forth by the CDC. When attendance exceeds 17 persons, additional attendees will need to attend via phone.)

Phone-in: (425) 436-6260 Access code: 8182416

I. Call to Order
II. Agenda Additions and Deletions
III. Public Comment
IV. Approval of Minutes
a. May 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
V. Financial Review
a. Review Monthly Financial Report
b. Review and Approve Monthly Voucher
VI. Old Business
a. Old Swim Hole
i. Swim area boundary modification
ii. Emergency erosion repair
b. Singleton playground name
c. Bennet right-of-way maintenance
d. Director’s Report
VII. New Business
a. Farmer’s Market
VIII. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: July 8, 2021 at 4:10pm, 142 Pedoi Street, Manson, WA 98831, unless otherwise posted.