2019-09-25-minutes-ec-study-session

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A better storage solution for fair cases and display pieces was also discussed and some ideas were shared. This will continue to be thought about when the time comes for the rest of the Bloom additions to be installed when funding is received eventually. Kady shared that Rotary has expressed interest in doing a Paver Project in the small courtyard between Teanaway and Umtanum. Before any plans are set, Kady will also share the information with the Fair Board to get any thoughts they may have. The feeling was that it would be a nice beautification to that area and would enjoy Rotary's involvement in such a project. If approved, Rotary would be seeking grant funding and then providing matching funds from the 3 Rotary clubs to complete the project. Rotary would sell pavers and have them engraved in order to pay for their match of the project. KC Fair and Ellensburg Rodeo: 2019 Recap: Kady reported that numbers are not completely tinalized, but everything seemed to go really well. Everyone pitched in and worked well together and learned a lot in the process. Chairman Wright asked about the reported incident with one of the golf carts being stolen. Discussed the retrieval of the golf cart and the action taken after being enlightened of the event. Chairman Wright also mentioned to continue looking at ways to manage risk/liability of haul- in/set-up and haul-out/take-down of the event. Kady shared that she looks forward with continuing to work with the Fair board on how to keep working on those processes and was glad she got to see most of it first-hand this year to learn what's been being done. 2020 Planning Updates: Meeting with Dan Morgan from the Rodeo Board later this week to review punch list items and organize a 2020 list. WSDA Grants submitted yesterday by Kady. Two grants were submitted and WSDA confirmed receipt. OTHER BUSINESS: Kady gave notification that they are having a structural beam in Draft Horse Barn evaluated. Mike Flory has been contacted and Kady hopes to work with him to determine next steps of project for reinforcement and safety. The historic barns are a continuing issue with needing lots of work and further safety evaluations. Hope to find a solution to reinforcing the structural beam that is compliant with the historical declarations of the barns. Chairman Wright asked how the maintenance transition was going. Kady has received some system info from Tim Egan, Facilities Director and plans to meet with him next week for a walk- thru of the Event Center. Some of the County Maintenance employees will be helping train the new Event Center Maintenance staff on a few of the systems and processes as well. Some standing projects that are still left to do may have to be contracted out due to current skill sets of new employees. Commissioner Wachsmith requested a long-term plan be made by Kady on what types of employees and skill sets she sees as a need for the success of the Event Center. Kady will meet with Lisa Young soon to discuss current vacant position. Request to solicit letters of interest for appointment of the Upcoming Vacancy of Kittitas County Sheriff. The Board agreed to send out a Press Release asking for Letters of Interest to be 2019-09-25 MINUTES 2