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Dept. of Public Works <br />Page 2 <br />there is a pattern of having to recuse themselves from the <br />decision making process but due to the history that they <br />have being on the committee from the beginning and they <br />know the county they should remain. There is an <br />importance to have the citizen's involved but we do need to <br />have contributing members on the committee. The third <br />citizen appointed to the committee has yet to show up for <br />any meeting since Luke and Mark have been with the <br />county. Luke is suggesting sending a letter to this member <br />excusing them from the committee and seeking to fill that <br />opening. Currently, there are no guidelines to direct <br />members in dictating decision making for approvals. Staff <br />is willing to draft these guidelines for review. Discussion <br />was held. <br />Board Direction: Draft Letter to the 3rd Citizen Representative and bring <br />to the Board of County Commissioners for signature at <br />a Monday morning meeting and Draft Guidelines and <br />present at the next Study Session. <br />SCHAAKE LEVEE UPDATE: Luke stated that the BOCC is aware of the decision made <br />with the US Army Corp of Engineers to not move forward <br />with the PL 84-99 program on the Schaake Levee. Since <br />then several meetings have been held with the Bureau of <br />Reclamation, City of Ellensburg and Twin City Foods to <br />determine who is going to be the local sponsor for the <br />levee. Staff is getting the impression that the City of <br />Ellensburg does not want to be the local sponsor for the <br />levee; however, we are seeing some interest from the <br />Bureau of Reclamation to be the sponsor to support their <br />setback project. Luke and Mark have gone back to the <br />regulatory agencies recognizing their opinion of not liking <br />the proposal brought forward by the US Army Corp of <br />Engineers. Mark has set up a meeting the first part of May <br />to meet with the regulatory authorities to get a feel on what <br />level they are willing to work with staff to define what <br />repair action would be supported and what permitting <br />options are available. Discussion was held. <br />Board Direction: No Direction. <br />411 N. Ruby, Ste. #1 TEL (509) 962-7523 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663 <br />