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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM <br />SPECIAL MEETING <br />WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM OCTOBER 29, 2014 <br />Board members present: Paul Jewell, Chairman; Gary Berndt, Vice- <br />Chairman; Obie O’Brien, Commissioner <br />Others: Mickey Webb, Fair Board Directors:Greg Zempel, Royleen <br />Crawford and CJ Clarke, WSU Extension Director Tip Hudson Budget <br />and Finance Manager Judy Pless. <br />SPECIAL MEETING COMMISSIONERS <br />2015 Preliminary Budget Study Session <br />Culture & Recreation Family Group <br /> <br />County Fair-Event Center <br /> <br />Mickey Webb presented the 2015 preliminary budget. Expenditure <br />and revenue discussion was held regarding the canceled Ye Olde <br />Fair and rentals for the Armory. There is a projected utility <br />increase. Discussion was had regarding wireless fees and fee <br />structure and recouping all costs in the fees. There was <br />discussion regarding a $50,000 interfund loan and how to code <br />overtime and salaries. Discussion was had regarding tracking <br />all costs as the rodeo budget is absorbed in the event center <br />budget and it needs to tracked to be pulled out. Discussion <br />regarding every event is cost recovery. Mickey Webb advised <br />that there are several events at no charge and non-profits are <br />at reduced rate. Commissioner Jewell advised to find revenue to <br />offset expenditure increases or expenses need to be cut. The <br />event center is still down one program assistant. <br /> <br /> <br />WSU Extension <br /> <br />Tip Hudson presented the 2015 preliminary budget. The 2015 <br />preliminary budget is less as WSU Extension is occupying less <br />space. WSU is providing support and there is a request for the <br />Master Gardner to reinstate a part time position. <br /> <br /> KITTITAS COUNTY