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Board notes restored cell coverage, semiquincentennial planning and IGA questions
Summary
In other business the board reported restored cell coverage at Wallowa Lake and Flora, discussed local plans for America's 250th, and responded to a resident's questions about the county's intergovernmental agreement with the City of Joseph. A hearing notice for the afternoon was also announced.
During other business, Emergency Management reported that an interruption of cell coverage at the north end of Wallowa Lake and at Flora had been restored and believed to be a long-term fix. Commissioner Hillock raised the issue and Paul Karvoski said coverage was back on and available that morning.
Commissioner Hayward shared a sample resolution regarding America's 250th and asked how the county should participate; commissioners noted the Wallowa County Museum plans events and asked that county activities avoid conflicting with the annual Wallowa July 4th breakfast, 5K and parade. Resident Mary Hawkins specifically asked for non-conflict with the July 4 schedule. Resident Mildred O'Callaghan asked questions about the county's intergovernmental agreement with the City of Joseph and whether the county would hold public hearings; commissioners advised questions about city sewer rates should be addressed to the City of Joseph and clarified the county's IGA concerns payments through the Wallowa Lake County Service District. Commissioner Hillock also announced a hearing for AMD 2026-001/PC AMD#25-02 at 1:00 p.m. in the Thornton Conference Room.
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