2018-01-03-minutes-jail-heating-&-ventilation-

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2018-01-03 MINUTES 2 problem since their fixes exasperated the issue. Ms. Johnson requested permission to engage with McKinstry in problem solving & bring back what they find. The Board authorized Ms. Johnson to collect a preliminary Scope of Work and find out what’s needed to correct the problem. The Board expressed their frustrations with the Jail and the constant drain of funds. They stated that every time they spend a bunch on the Jail and are given the impression there shouldn’t be much more required they get hit with additional expenses and it’s never minimal ones. Commissioner Jewell stated it’s hard to digest when it comes down to the comfort of inmates or County Staff and every project they want to accomplish can’t be done because the funds have to go into the Jail. He stated that it may come down to looking at other options to see if there are any more financially responsible solutions for the County. Paula Hoctor, Commander reiterated her understanding of the Boards frustrations and stated that her and Lieutenant Buntin will accommodate in whatever way they can to make working in the Jail as easy as possible to get the problems solved. She stated they have always done whatever is needed in order to get the work done. She reminded the Board that the newer pod of the Jail doesn’t allow for her high risk “clients” because they have to be kept separate. She stated that the newer pod is for low risk groups and they can’t ship out the Kittitas County’s higher risk inmates because nobody wants to take them. The Board asked Ms. Johnson to report back with what she hears from McKinstry within the next two weeks. Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Mandy Buchholz Laura Osiadacz, Chairman