2020-02-24-minutes-public-works-study-session

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Carlson's father, Mike Stougard. Mark Cook explained the process of road naming and working in conjunction with KITTCOM in the approval of roads being established in Kittitas County. Mark Cook referenced the Public Works' road naming standards specifically page three (3) number eight (8) outlining surname use. Mark Cook continued that the request did not meet the standards and KITTCOM denied the use of Stougard Lane which Public Works supported. Mark Cook added that he felt it was appropriate for Kayla Carlson to address the Board of County Commissioners on the request. Kayla Carlson spoke on the issue. Discussion was held. Chairman Brett Wachsmith asked the Board for direction to be given. Vice -Chairman Laura osiadacz made a motion to approve the use of Stougard .Lane as requested. Commissioner Cory Wright seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. PUBLIC FACILITY AWARDS FOR 2020 Mark Cook explained the process by Conference of Governments (COG) in awarding the public facility funding. Mark Cook stated that COG recommended funding the economic development groups but did not award any other funding due to updates that were omitted on the application. Mark Cook continued that a second call for applications was done and those projects were reviewed and scored. Mark Cook added that the recommendations for the remaining applications were over allocated and staff went back to COG to explain the amount of funding available. Mark Cook stated that at the most recent meeting COG made recommendations within the allowed funding amount but declined to fund the Fire District No. 1 project along with the Snoqualmie Pass Utility District (SPUD) project. Mark Cook explained the recommended funding amounts and added that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) does have the authority to amend the recommendation. Mark Cook continued that the SPUD project is important due to the new water right it is creating for Kittitas County and suggested the BOCC consider using two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) of reserve funding to go towards the project. Discussion was held. Commissioner Cory Wright made a motion to approve the recommendation by COG and award two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000) to SPUD. vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. FLOODPLAINS BY DESIGN Mark Cook stated that he had been participating in a group for Floodplain by Design revamping the program. Mark Cook gave background on the group and explained that he received a call from Bob Carey two (2) weeks ago requesting his commitment to the group. Mark Cook continued that with his work load he had not been able to attend the scheduled meetings and conference calls. Mark Cook requested direction from the Board of County Commissioners on the level of participation they would like to see from him. Discussion was held. Ali three (3) Commissioners support the program and Mark Cook's involvement in the group and thanked Mark Cook for his willingness to offer support on the issues - 2020 -02-24 MINUTES