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<br />2019-11-13 MINUTES 2 <br /> <br />7. Staffing Discussion: Kady would like to hear Board members thoughts on staffing. <br />Commissioner Osiadacz stated that the wage survey may affect the final numbers. Vice- <br />Chairman Wachsmith stated that it is good to have this discussion now, while it is still early in <br />the budgeting. Commissioner Osiadacz stated that making the staffing as budget neutral as <br />possible is always best. Possibly looking for savings in other areas could help with the overall <br />budget. Vice-Chairman Wachsmith stated that Kady’s current numbers appear to be budget <br />neutral, or very close to it. <br /> <br />8. Other Business: Kady announced three items she has on the agenda for next week’s meeting. <br />The first item being a resolution for a contract amendment to right a misunderstanding with a fair <br />entertainer. Kady has been working with Stephanie Hartung, DPA to write a resolution to pay <br />the entertainer the additional $1,000 that was overlooked during the contract process. Kady has <br />found an implement that both levels the ground and controls depth for arena grooming, so there <br />will also be a resolution for a sole source purchase as there is only one company that builds and <br />sells this specific equipment. Lodging tax operations grant money will be used to purchase the <br />implement. The third item is a public notice for call for bids on a water truck purchase. The <br />water truck is also one of the approved items for purchase with the Lodging tax operations grant. <br /> <br />Vice-Chairman Wachsmith stated that a MOU has been signed with CWU for the North parking <br />lot paving. <br /> <br />Discussion of possibly forming a committee with the Rodeo Board, the City of Ellensburg and <br />the county for discussion of the Rodeo Arena and funding. Kady would chair the effort to gather <br />a group and organize initial meetings. Commissioner Osiadacz stated that it would be nice for <br />Vice-Chairman Wachsmith to be involved, given his experience with the Rodeo Board and Event <br />Center. <br /> <br />For the Rodeo punch list; the LED lighting project, box seats, and the buckaroo stands are <br />currently in the works. The bucking chutes are the only thing not currently funded on the punch <br />list. <br /> <br />Commissioner Osiadacz asked if the Rodeo Board had looked into doing secondary events. Per <br />the Rodeo Board, they are so busy planning the Labor Day event they don’t have the time and <br />ability to take on another large scale event. They have thought about extending the dates of the <br />rodeo, like Cheyanne Pioneer Days. <br /> <br />Vice-Chairman Wachsmith asked if we were able to fund any of the Western Town HVAC with <br />funds from the maintenance split. Kady stated that she has asked Tim Egan, Maintenance <br />Director, and Judy Pless, Budget and Finance Director to let her know what money is available <br />so she can plan. They haven’t gotten back to her yet and those funds are held under Department <br />25 - Maintenance. Vice-Chairman Wachsmith will follow up with Judy. <br /> <br />At 10:27 a.m. Vice-Chairman Wachsmith announced the Board would recess into an Executive <br />Session for 10 minutes to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to <br />review the performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140 (4), <br />discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be