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KITTITAS COUNTY SOLID WASTE, MAINTENANCE, AND FAIR OFFICE STUDY SESSION MINUTES BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG Regular Meeting TUESDAY 1 2:00 PM I A ri19, 2019 Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright; Vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith; and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz. Others: Patti Johnson; Lisa Lawrence, Kady Porterfield, Karey Connor, Tim Egan, Jeanne Killgore, Greg Zemple and Stephanie Hartung. Meeting called to order at 2:03 p.m. Solid Waste Updates: Patti reported that she had met with the City on the Transfer Station Relocation Project and that it would most likely be a yearlong permitting process. Patti informed the Board that traffic counts, traffic flow studies and test holes at the site had begun. Use of Litter Funds/Dumpster for US Forest Service: Patti informed the Board that she has approximately $10,000.00 left to spend on litter before the Grant expires in June. Discussion was held on placing a dumpster at the French Cabin area for May and June only since future funds cannot be guaranteed until the next grant cycle is finalized. The Board approved 3-0. Litter Crew Recruitment — Request to put on Commissioners Facebook: Patti requested to advertise the Litter Crew position on the Commissioners Facebook page. Discussion was held on the program and the age range to apply being 14-19 years old. The Board approved 3-0 to post as soon as possible. Request Chair's Signature on Waste Water Discharge Permit: Patti informed the Board that she is in the process of revising the Waste Water Discharge Permit, explaining that leachate from the closed landfill isn't generating as much and the fact that septage is increasing in our County creating a need for another lagoon and by using current infrastructure rather than building a new lagoon would reduce costs. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve Chairs signature on the Waste Water Discharge Permit. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded the motion. Motion passed 3- 0. Project Updates — Courthouse-ShadyBrook: Patti asked the Board for direction on the Courthouse Project. The Board made a motion to table the discussion and directed staff to schedule a meeting with Mark Cook and the Board. Patti reported to the Board that a request to become a member of the ShadyBrook Home Owners Association was denied. Discussion was held on their By -Laws, the County owned 6 homes and the need to be able to address issues and concerns more pro -actively and in a timelier manner. Patti informed the Board that Accolade is getting quotes for tree trimming and noted that there are City Code Violations in the park related to junk vehicle's that will need to be addressed. 2019-04-09 MINUTES 1