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Skagit County Press Release Archive 2008


December 23rd 2008

Edmonds Goddard to be new part-time District Court Administrator
Skagit County District Court Presiding Judge announced today that Dianne Edmonds Goddard will be appointed new part-time District Court Commissioner.

December 23rd 2008 Commissioners Appoint Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution today appointing 15 individuals to the Skagit County Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce.
December 23rd 2008

Skagit County announces closure of water lab
Skagit County Public Health Department is closing the water bacteriology lab effective December 31, 2008 due to increasing costs and decreasing revenues.

December 19th 2008

Skagit County Seeks Ag Advisory Board Member
To serve in an advisory role in making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding land use, planning, programs, and policy decisions relating to agriculture.

December 18th 2008 Skagit County Government offices to close today at 3:00 p.m. due to severe winter weather
Skagit County Government offices will close to the public at 3:00 p.m. today, December 18, 2008, to allow employees to travel home safely. Essential public safety employees will remain on duty.
December 17th 2008

Skagit County Government offices to close today at 3:00 p.m. due to severe winter weather
Skagit County Government offices will close to the public at 3:00 p.m. today, December 17, 2008, to allow employees to travel home safely. Essential public safety employees will remain on duty.

December 16th 2008

Commissioners vote for new Guemes Ferry Schedule
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted today to change the existing Guemes Island Ferry schedule for 2009.

December 15th 2008

Skagit County District Court offices will close at noon on Christmas Eve
Skagit County District Court offices will close at noon, on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2008.

December 15th 2008

Skagit County Historical Museum Harvesting the Light Book Receives Awards
The 96-page limited edition publication depicts the labor and sweat that make Skagit Valley some of the most productive farmland in the world

December 12th 2008

Native Women Artists Featured at Annual Museum Gathering Jan. 24, 2009
Nine distinguished artists from seven Pacific Northwest tribal communities from Oregon to Alaska will be featured at Qwu?qwsa

December 12th 2008

SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES
The next scheduled session of "GETTING THERE SAFELY", a senior driver refresher course, will occur on Monday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

December 10th 2008

Commissioners Extend Deadline For Taxpayer Property Tax Petitions
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution today to extend the deadline for taxpayer property tax petitions to the Skagit County Board of Equalization from 30 days to 60 days.

December 9th 2008

Commissioners Approve Exploring Acquisition Of Christianson Seed Site For Location Of New Community Justice Center
The site is located south of Kincaid Street in Downtown Mount Vernon.

December 9th 2008

Skagit County Commissioners Honor Peers for PILT Work
Efforts secure $1.2 million in federal funding for Skagit County

December 9th 2008

Skagit County Commissioners Approve 2009 General Fund Budget
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously today to pass a $49,423,332 balanced General Fund Budget.

December 5th 2008

Skagit County to hold public meeting in Sedro-Woolley December 8 on property assessments
The Skagit County Commissioners and will hold a public meeting at the City of Sedro-Woolley Council Chambers at 325 Metcalf Street on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

December 5th 2008

NIGHT OF 1,000 STARS TRAFFIC SAFETY EMPHASIS PATROL
Wintertime driving can be hazardous. When mixed with alcohol it becomes deadly.

December 2nd 2008

Skagit County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for Planning Commission in District 1 and 3
The Board of County Commissioners appoints Planning Commission members for 4-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement.

December 1st 2008

Skagit County Commissioners schedule community meeting to discuss Guemes Island Ferry rates, schedule
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners will host a community meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

November 25th 2008

Free Family Mediation Services
Don't let family conflict take the fun out of the holidays - schedule a mediation session now to avoid a last-minute holiday crisis.

November 21st 2008

Skagit County Commissioners send report to FEMA requesting technical re-evaluation of historic Skagit River Flood estimates
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners submitted a report to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

November 19th 2008

Celebrating Skagit Countys 125th Birthday
Skagit County Commissioners invite public for proclamation and cake

November 11th 2008

Skagit County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recognizes Dotti Moe and Chuck Mell with Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Awards
The Skagit County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is recognizing two outstanding individuals for their volunteer achievements in the service of Skagit County Parks & Recreation.

November 5th 2008

Law and Justice Council Meeting scheduled for November 12, 2008
The Skagit County Law & Justice Council Meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2008, 8:15 a.m

October 31st 2008

Deadline extended for letters of interest to serve on Skagit County Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce
The deadline for letters of interest to serve on the Skagit County Climate Action Sustainability Task Force have been extended to 4:30 p.m., November 14, 2008

October 31st 2008

Counties Meet To Share Insights On Fighting Meth Abuse
Skagit County Commissioner Don Munks participated in a Methamphetamine Prevention Forum in Ada County, Idaho on October 22

October 29th 2008

Law enforcement officers complete Crisis Intervention Team training
On October 24, 2008, nine law enforcement officers from throughout Skagit County completed a 4-day Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training

October 29th 2008

Meeting In Alger To Discuss New Traffic Safety Corridor
A public meeting will be held at 7:00 pm, on evening of November 6, at the Alger Community Hall

October 28th 2008

Skagit River Basin Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting scheduled
The Skagit River Basin Water Resources Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 5

October 27th 2008

Skagit County launches Climate Change and Sustainability Program website
Commissioners seeking applicants for new task force

October 24th 2008

Skagit County Commissioners to honor Washington State Senator Harriet Spanel with Proclamation
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners will sign a proclamation honoring Washington State Senator Harriet Spanel on Tuesday, November 18, 2008

October 23rd 2008

Skagit County receives Targeted Watershed grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Skagit County recently received a four-year Targeted Watershed grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to address conflicts between agriculture, environmental, and development interests in the Skagit watershed through an alternative futures study.

October 22nd 2008

Skagit County Public Health Department Seeks Participation For Citizens Advisory Committee To Review Campground Regulations
Skagit County Health Department is seeking to establish a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to review proposed changes to the Camping Vehicle Park regulations

October 17th 2008

Senior Driver Refresher Course Can Reduce Insurance Rates
The next scheduled session of "GETTING THERE SAFELY", a senior driver refresher course, will occur on Monday, November 17th and Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

October 16th 2008

Vendors Must Register To Provide Assistance In The Event Of Emergency
Skagit County government has established an On-Call Emergency Event Vendor List. Vendors who would like to be registered to provide disaster assistance in the event of an emergency are requested to apply.

October 16th 2008

FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers prepare for upcoming flood season
Flooding whether from rain, snow melt off or storm surges accounts for the greatest damage from natural disasters.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds the public they can prepare for a flood before it hits.

October 15th 2008 Election Ballots go in mail October 15, 2008
4,807 new voters register in Skagit County
October 15th 2008 U.S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS PRELIMINARY MEASURES PRESENTATION PUBLIC COMMENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
October 15th 2008 BEAVER LAKE ROAD CLOSED OCTOBER 20-24 FOR REPAIRS
October 14th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIM OCTOBER 16-23, 2008 FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK
October 7th 2008 ROWE RESIGNS AS SKAGIT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, ACCEPTS POSITION AS DIRECTOR OF WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ENGINEERS
October 2nd 2008 SECOND HALF PROPERTY TAXES DUE OCTOBER 31
September 25th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPT MARINE RECOVERY AREAS FOR ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
September 25th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK APPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE
September 24th 2008 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STRESSED AND ENFORCED DURING THIS YEARS OYSTER RUN
September 23rd 2008 SKAGIT RIVER BASIN WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED
September 16th 2008 THE SKAGIT FLOW MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
September 11th 2008 LAW AND JUSTICE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2008
September 3rd 2008 ALGER MURDER INVESTIGATION UPDATE
September 2nd 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS WINS "EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION" AWARD FROM NATIONAL FLOOD ORGANIZATION
September 2nd 2008 GARAGE SALE, ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET
September 2nd 2008 UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD MEASURES PRESENTATION AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING
September 2nd 2008 USE OF BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS INCREASES DRAMATICALLY IN PRIMARY ELECTION
September 1st 2008 SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES
August 29th, 2008 PUBLIC INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE TO REVIEW POSSIBLE LOCATIONS OF LARGER JAIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER IN DOWNTOWN MOUNT VERNON
August 27th, 2008 BURN BAN RESTRICTIONS MODIFIED
August 20th, 2008 TAX INCENTIVE FOR LOCAL LAND CONSERVATION RENEWED
August 19th, 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPT ORDINANCE EXPANDING TOWN HAMILTON'S URBAN GROWTH AREA
August 19th, 2008 GUEMES ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE ADJUSTED FOR START OF SCHOOL
August 13th, 2008 COMMISSIONERS ADOPT 2009-2014 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
August 12th, 2008 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE SKAGIT COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
August 6th, 2008 SAMISH ISLAND ROAD CLOSED TO VEHICLES OVER 12,000 POUNDS AUGUST 11-19
July 31st 2008 FOREST ADVISORY BOARD (FAB) MEETING LOCATION CHANGE NOTICE
July 30th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SIGNS AGREED ORDER FINDING PETITION TO FORM CHUCKANUT MOUNTAINS PARK DISTRICT IS INSUFFICIENT AS A MATTER OF LAW
July 29th 2008

LUM HIRED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF SKAGIT COUNTY YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

July 29th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROPOSED MARINE RECOVERY AREAS AND SENSITIVE AREAS TO ADDRESS UNKNOWN ON SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS
July 25th 2008 104ST ANNUAL SKAGIT COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION PICNIC AT PIONEER PARK
July 21st 2008 PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE NEW LIGHTS AT SKAGIT VALLEY DREAM FIELD
July 18th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY WINS PRESTIGIOUS DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AWARD
July 15th 2008 APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR GROUP SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR EXISTING KENNEL OPERATIONS
July 15th 2008 OUTDOOR BURN BAN
July 9th 2008 SURVEY RANKS SKAGIT COUNTY 5TH NATIONALLY WITH OUTSTANDING USE OF TECHNOLOGY
July 9th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE TOURISM
July 8th 2008 AMERICA, SKAGIT COUNTY OBSERVE PROBATION, PAROLE & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WEEK JULY 13-19, 2008
July 7th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONER SHARON DILLON APPOINTED TO WASHINGTON STATE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
July 5th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR & RODEO ADVANCE TICKET SALES
July 5th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CALL FOR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
July 5th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
July 5th 2008 THE SKAGIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IS LOOKING FOR SUPERINTENDENTS
July 5th 2008 THE SKAGIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IS LOOKING FOR APPRENTICE SUPERINTENDENTS
July 5th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
July 5th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR OPEN CLASSES BAKERY AND FOOD PRESENTATION AWARDS (Pdf)
July 1st 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET JULY 14
July 1st 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY CUTS RELIANCE ON OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL
July 1st 2008 SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES
July 1st 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY ELIMINATES SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
June 30th 2008 COMMISSIONERS SIGN RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROGRAM AND TASK FORCE ON SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
June 25th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY REACHES TENTATIVE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT WITH SOLID WASTE COMPANIES DELUXE AND CIMARRON
June 24th 2008 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TAKE ACTION ON BAYVIEW RIDGE SUBAREA PLAN
June 20th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES SPONSORS FAMILY TREATMENT COURTS CONFERENCE
June 18th 2008 SKAGIT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, SKAGIT COUNTY SPONSOR WORKSHOP ON URBAN GROWTH AREA OPEN SPACE AND GREENBELT PLAN
June 17th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY OFFICIALS EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT OVER LAWSUIT CHALLENGING SKAGIT RIVER INSTREAM FLOW RULE BY SWINOMISH TRIBAL COMMUNITY
June 17th 2008 COMMISSIONERS ADOPT INTERIM SCHEDULE FOR GUEMES ISLAND FERRY
June 10th 2008 TOP 2 PRIMARY MAKES DEBUT IN WASHINGTON STATE & SKAGIT COUNTY
June 6th 2008 SKAGIT FLOW MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 19, 2008
May 29th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY HOLDS NEW WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD ON BAYVIEW RIDGE SCHOOL LOCATION
May 29th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION CELEBRATES NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
May 29th 2008 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ISSUES REVISED HAMILTON URBAN GROWTH AREA EXPANSION PROPOSAL
May 28th 2008 GUEMES ISLAND PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SOUTH SHORE ROAD SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 4:00-5:00 P.M.
May 27th 2008 PUBLIC MEETING TO SEEK INFORMATION REGARDING DRAINAGE CONCERNS IN THE SOUTH FIDALGO ISLAND AREA
May 20th 2008 SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES
May 20th 2008 MUNKS HELPS LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE COASTAL AND OCEAN RESOURCES AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT DEPEND ON THEM
May 15th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPT NEW KENNEL REGULATIONS AND OFFER GROUP SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO EXISTING KENNEL OPERATIONS
May 15th 2008 GUEMES ISLAND FERRY HAUL-OUT EXTENDED TO 1:00 P.M. SATURDAY
May 13th 2008 NEW MEMBER SOUGHT FOR SKAGIT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
May 8th 2008 HEALTH DEPARTMENT JOINS GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR HEPATITIS AWARENESS
May 8th 2008 PARENT WINS "FRIEND OF DRINKING WATER" AWARD FROM WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
May 8th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ISSUES SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION ON PROPOSED PERMANENT CHANGES TO GUEMES ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE
May 7th 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IS MOVING
May 7th 2008 COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLOSED ON MAY 14 FOR STAFF TRAINING
May 1st, 2008 SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES
April 29th, 2008 SKAGITONIANS TO PRESERVE FARMLAND AND SKAGIT COUNTY FARMLAND LEGACY PROGRAM PARTNER ON CONSERVATION EASEMENT PURCHASE
April 28th, 2008 FARE CHANGES APPROVED FOR GUEMES ISLAND FERRY
April 28th, 2008 BAYVIEW RIDGE PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED AT BAY VIEW SCHOOL
April 25th, 2008 STUDENTS TO CONDUCT MOCK TRIAL IN SKAGIT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
April 24th, 2008 FREE LEGAL ADVICE OFFERED ON LAW DAY
April 17th, 2008 RECYCLING EVENT TO ACCEPT GARDEN PLASTICS
April 16th, 2008 WASHINGTON STATE FARMWORKER SURVEY HOUSING CONDITIONS AND NEEDS | Espaol
April 11th, 2008

PUBLIC INVITED TO MEETING TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON SKAGIT COUNTY DRAFT OPEN SPACE PLAN

April 10th, 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLOSED APRIL 18
April 10th, 2008 HEALTH DEPARTMENT OBSERVES NATIONAL INFANT IMMUNIZATION WEEK
April 9th, 2008 COMMISSIONERS SIGN FOUR PROCLAMATIONS
April 8th, 2008 OHLSON-KIEHN APPOINTED TO SKAGIT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
April 8th, 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY PREVAILS IN 14-YEAR LITIGATION ON AGRICULTURAL BUFFERS
April 7th, 2008 IT'S TIME TO PAY FIRST HALF PROPERTY TAXES
April 4th, 2008 GUEMES ISLAND FERRY HAUL-OUT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5-16, 2008
April 2nd, 2008 PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMUNITY SUMMIT ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN SKAGIT COUNTY
March 25th, 2008 COMMISSIONERS HONOR MIRANTE FAMILY WITH J. LARRY RUSSELL AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
March 25th, 2008

PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE: SKAGIT RIVER COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN (CFHMP) UPDATE

March 20th, 2008 CONFLICT COACHING TRAINING OFFERED BY SKAGIT COUNTY MEDIATION SERVICES
March 20th, 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE $3,576,040 OF GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
March 18th, 2008 MEDIATION & FACILITATION SERVICES MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
March 12th, 2008 COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM UPGRADE WITH NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM SAVES RATE PAYERS $700,000 ANNUALLY
March 11th, 2008 NEW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TARGETS DRINKING DRIVERS
March 10th, 2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS COMPLETE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING
March 3rd, 2008 COUNTY TO HOLD PRELIMINARY HEARING ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
February 26th, 2008 MINOR CHANGES PLANNED FOR GUEMES ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE
February 22nd, 2008

SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES

February 21st, 2008 FIRST SKAGIT COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE TECHNICAL COMMITTEES MEETING DRAWS MORE THAN 60 PARTICIPANTS
February 20th, 2008 WETLAND MITIGATION APPLICATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
February 12th, 2008

SKAGIT COUNTY RELEASES 2007 SALMON ACTION REPORT

February 8th, 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY SEEKS CITIZEN INPUT ON DEVELOPMENT OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
February 6th, 2008 KIWANIS CLUB OF ANACORTES DONATES $1,000 TO WELCOME BABY! EARLY LEARNING LITERACY PROGRAM
February 1st, 2008 BALLOTS ARE OUT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY AND LOCAL SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL ELECTIONS
February 1st, 2008

TRAINING, MASTER COMPOSTER/RECYCLER VOLUNTEERS

February 1st, 2008 COLLINGS IS NEW MANAGER FOR SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR
January 29th, 2008

SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES

January 24th, 2008 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN PUGET SOUND!
January 24th, 2008 COUNTY, CITIES, DIKE DISTRICTS PROPOSE THREE-MEMBER SCIENTIFIC PANEL TO REVIEW SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD DATA IN FEMA REMAPPING PROCESS
January 22nd, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY SLATED FOR WASHINGTON STATE ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008
January 15th, 2008 NEW MEMBER SOUGHT FOR SKAGIT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
January 10th, 2008 SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON BEST AND MCLEAN ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
January 4th, 2008 JOINT SKAGIT COUNTY SKAGIT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT #1 MEETING POSTPONED