2019-05-13-minutes-public-works-study-session

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Cook on the work done on this project. Chairman Cory Wright called for a motion to approve Resolution 2019-078 Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Authorize a Notice of Call for Bids for the Teanaway Road Hydraulic Improvements Phase 1: Story Creek Culvert Replacement Project. Vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith made a motion to approve with Commissioner Laura Osiadacz seconding the motion. Motion passed. REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AUTHORIZE A NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE BIG BOULDER CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Mark Cook stated that during a bridge inspection staff found sufficient damage to the bridge at Big Boulder Creek to issue a load rating for the bridge and the need to get a project together to replace the structure. Mark Cook continued that this bridge is used for recreational purposes and there are some residences in the area. Discussion was held. Chairman Cory Wright called for a motion to approve Resolution 2019-079 Authorizing the Public Works Director to Authorize a Notice of Call for Bids for the Big Boulder Bridge Replacement Project. Vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith made a motion to approve with Commissioner Laura Osiadacz seconding said motion. Motion passed. BOWERS FIELD CONSULTANT SCOPE OF WORK DISCUSSION Mark Cook stated that after conducting interviews for the Airport Manager position it was discussed to suspend advertisement and explore other options for the management of Bowers Field. Mark Cook continued that at the request of the Board he drafted a scope of work to package into a Request for Qualifications. Mark Cook added that he presented the scope of work to the Airport Advisory Committee at last week's meeting and has not received any comments. Discussion was held. Mark Cook asked for direction on the selection committee once submittals are received and staff was directed that the Board of County Commissioners, a member of the Airport Advisory Committee and either himself or Candie Leader will review the submittals for scoring. Commissioner Laura Osiadacz thanked Mark Cook for working on this and thinks this is a good step forward for Bowers Field. KITTITAS COUNTY 2019 SAFETY PLAN Mark Cook explained that staff has been working on finalizing the safety plan when on Friday afternoon notice was received that Public Works was approved for funding for the overlay of Vantage Highway. Mark Cook stated that when the wind towers were constructed the roadway was damaged by trucks delivering equipment for the project. Mark Cook continued that the safety plan called for bridge rail retro- fits however with this award staff would like to bundle the RAP funds for the overlay and reprioritize the safety plan targeting rail replacement along Vantage Highway. Mark Cook added that once the plan is finalized staff will bring forward at the May 21st agenda for 2019-05-13 MINUTES