2017-06-01-minutes-culpepper-&-merriweather-circus-

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2017-06-01 MINUTES 3 Micheal (don’t know last name), Citizen stated he was not in support of the Circus however felt that sharing opposition to the event was a moot-point as the Board is meeting to consider the Application and whether it meets the qualifications necessary to hold an event. Clay Myers, Citizen stated that he felt it’s up to the parents if they want their children to see a circus or not. He stated he was not in favor nor against the event but felt it was not up to anyone other than the parent to decide if they want their children attending the event. Ms. McGuffin stated that the current owner bought it in 2011 and there have been no violations on record since the current owner purchased the circus. She stated that in no way does the Chamber support animal abuse. She said the current owner takes a lot of pride in the environment he provides for the animals in their off time and stated that all the animals were originally set to be euthanized but he rescued them. Jim Armstrong, CEO Chamber of Commerce stated that he was brought in on this issue as of Wednesday and did his own research. He stated there are no violations since the new ownership. Commissioner Osiadacz stated that while she was not pleased with how late the application is, they are only making a decision on the application itself. She stated that she put a lot of thought into this event and being that it’s in her District and was turned down by the City of Cle Elum those were issues she had to consider and respect. She stated that ultimately though if the proper insurance is provided as requested by the County Risk Manager and the County Prosecutor and the Health Departments requirements are taken care of she would approve the event. Chairman Jewell stated that he appreciates all of the concerns expressed. He stated that he was not pleased with the timing of the application but was appreciative that everyone came together to get the event before the Board to consider. He stated that the primary decision for the Board is the health and welfare of the event. He stated that if the proper insurance is provided as requested by the County Risk Manager and the County Prosecutor and the Health Departments requirements are taken care of he would support approval of the event. SPECIAL EVENT CULPEPPER & MERRIWEATHER CIRCUS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Osiadacz moved to approve the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus Application noting the following contingencys are met 1.) Proper insurance must be provided as requested by the County Risk Manager and the County Prosecutor (5 million dollar umbrella policy primary non-contributory) and 2). The County Health