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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR MEETING Tuesday 2:00 PM June 13, 2017 Board members present: Paul Jewell, Laura Osiadacz, Obie O'Brien Others: Patti Johnson, Lisa Lawrence, Lisa Young, Jill Scheffer REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS Meeting called to order at 2:00pm Transfer Station Relocation Project: Patti informed the Board that an open house was held June 6th and that approximately 27 people attended not including staff. Some comments included the concern of raised property taxes not realizing Solid Waste is not taxed based. Overall there were not many negative comments and it went well. Patti let the Board know that she will be meeting with the consultants soon to discuss the comments received. Solid Waste Grant Funding: Patti informed the Board that Grant funding expires on June 30th and that it is unknown if or when funding will be available. Discussion was held on grant funded positions and programs. The Board directed staff to end grant funded programs on June 30tH The Board further directed Lisa Y to compose a press release and email staff alerting them that grant programs will be ending and layoffs will be considered if funding doesn't become available. Maintenance Update and Staffing: Patti informed the Board that the Assistant Maintenance Director position had been filled. She reported that Tim Egan comes with high qualifications including HVAC and an Electrical background and officially starts his full-time position with the County on Tuesday. Shady Brook Proposal Update: Patti presented the Board with Fulcrom's Professional Services Proposal stating that the cost per unit would be $1450. Discussion was held on time and materials not to exceed, the different ages and kinds of units and that Patti is working on the abandoned vehicle process for the travel trailers. Further discussion was held on the impact