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Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee <br /> KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br /> REGULAR MEETING <br /> THURSDAY 5 : 30 P.M. August 8 , 2023 <br /> Board members present : Justin Grindrod, Brett Wachsmith, Amy Mohler, Toby <br /> Allphin, Hope Isitt, David McBride, Barb Gregory <br /> Board members absent: Sawyer Stearns (excused) , Sarah Beauchamp (excused) <br /> Others : Gayle Scott, Kasey Knutson (clerk) <br /> INTRODUCTIONS <br /> Brett Wachsmith called the meeting to order at 5 : 33 . <br /> CITIZEN COMMENT <br /> None <br /> Ellensburg Arts Commission Grant Presentation <br /> Gayle Scott introduced herself to the group and handed information out <br /> about her current work and previous art projects . Ms . Scott provided <br /> some examples of her artwork and discussed the project proposal. The <br /> proposal includes work with puppets including creating and telling <br /> stories . Ms . Scott is applying for an Ellensburg Arts Commission grant <br /> to specially work with the DD community come together for this project. <br /> The project would run from July to October and culminate in a show. <br /> There was conversation about how the grants work. Justin Grindrod <br /> commented that getting people active is a great idea. Brett Wachsmith <br /> said that as Chair he would be happy to provide a letter of support for <br /> Ms . Scott' s project . The application is due by the 315t of this month. <br /> Additional conversation ensued around the potential use of volunteers . <br /> Employment and Day Service Vendor Outreach <br /> Hope Isitt asked if the language in the letter could be softened, for <br /> example, invite vendors to apply versus request . Conversation ensued <br /> around potential office space for vendors in Kittitas County. The group <br /> also requested that we use data to show the actual need including how <br /> many adults enrolled in DDA are not using employment and day services . <br /> Hope Isitt made a motion to approve the memo as amended with language <br /> change and adding data as well as fixing the fax number typo. Toby <br /> Allphin second. All approved. <br /> 8/8/2023 MINUTES 1 <br />