HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-2026 CLTAC Minutes CONSOLIDATED LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC AUDITORIUM
205 W 5t' Room 109 Ellensburg, WA 98926
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 10 : 00AM SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Committee members present :
Kittitas County LT : Chairman Laura Osiadacz, County Lodging Tax
Vice-Chair Jessica Karraker,
Victor Woodward via phone . Disconnected at 10 : 07 a.m.
Ellensburg LT : Steve Townsend, Lacie Dawson (Webex) , Carmen
Wiggins (Webex)
Cle Elum LT : Amy Malek (Webex) , Bryce Wallace
Roslyn LT : Justin Davis
Others present : Chamber of Commerce Liason to the Committee Amy
McGuffin, Matt Anderson,
Staff: Jodi Larsen, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER- 10 : 00 AM
CITIZEN COMMENTS- There were no citizen comments .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jessica Karraker made a motion to approve the minutes from July
15th, 2026 . Bryce Wallace seconded, motion passed.
INTRODUCTION OF CLERK - OPMA REFRESHER
Chairman Osiadacz introduced Jodi Larsen the new LTAC and CLTAC
Clerk. Jodi thanked the Committee for the patience and grace as
she learns her new role . Jodi also reviewed the Open Public
Meeting Act rules especially regarding email and "reply all" .
The Committee members are encouraged to email any correspondence
to Jodi for review and dissemination among other members .
CHAMBER UPDATE
Chamber Executive Director Amy McGuffin introduced herself and
Matt Anderson. She reviewed recent training sessions, provided a
brief update on application processes, and application
timelines .
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APPLICATION UPDATE
To date no applications have been received. The deadline is
09/18/2026 . Jessica Karraker will submit a "test" application to
ensure the process is accurately tracking. Staff will
communicate with the IT department regarding the workflow and
ensure Laserfiche does not have any "glitches" .
APPROVE 2027 UPDATED TRAINING GUIDE
Jessica Karraker made a motion to approve the 2027 updated
Auditor training Guide . Steve Townsend seconded. Motion passed.
Jessica Karraker will send copies of both training guides to the
Clerk for the record.
OTHER BUSINESS - NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Current reimbursement balance - Jessica Karraker requested the
breakdown of awards versus reimbursements . Staff provided a
detailed document that shows each municipality individually and
the overall balances . Staff will send this out to the Committee
for review.
Training Guide - The link to the training guide was erroneously
removed from the website . Staff have a request into the IT dept
to have it restored.
Website should have 2026 "Training guide for reimbursement"
currently showing.
Unused funds - Committee member Steve Townsend sent a letter out
regarding unused funds and how they are re-allocated. Steve
would like the Committee to consider moving unused funds to the
"balance" for the following year. Staff will forward his letter
to the Committee for review. This item will be brought back on
the next agenda for review.
Amended contracts - Chamber Director Amy McGuffin, on behalf of
an applicant, asked about a change of venue and whether an
amendment should be made . The Committee agreed that if the
location is not secured prior to the application date, the
applicant should provide the municipality where the event is to
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take place . If the location is detailed and then changes, the
applicant would need to request an amendment .
Zoom versus in person meetings - Staff received a call from an
applicant inquiring if they can participate in the application
oral meeting via zoom. Currently the applications says, "in
person or via Webex" . Staff will direct the applicant . The
application language needs to re-visited and will be included on
the next agenda.
Meeting concluded at 11 : 06 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Jodi Larsen, Clerk Laura Osiadacz, LTAC Chairman
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