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2018-09-21 MINUTES 2 <br />losing a highly qualified candidate who is interested in the <br />position. <br />Chairman Osiadacz said she would be in favor of continuing the <br />decision for additional input, as the purpose would be to ensure how <br />to provide the best service to the residents of Kittitas County and <br />to uphold the law. She said the Sheriff’s Department has long <br />standing success handling emergencies and investigations in the <br />community and this could result in an opportunity to improve <br />services to the public. <br /> <br />Commissioner O’Brien moved to continue the meeting until Friday <br />September 28, 2018 at 8:00a.m. to be held in the Commissioners <br />Auditorium for further public input. Commissioner Wright seconded. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wright explained he supported opportunities for <br />improvement but in light of the growth in the County, the EMS <br />requirements have also increased significantly. He felt there was a <br />need to obtain feedback from various community stakeholders, and <br />look into funding options. He thought there should be an opportunity <br />to develop a strategy through a process with an innovative approach <br />that could result in Kittitas County being a leader in the State <br />again. He thought they should hire a person as soon as possible and <br />should not put it off any longer. <br /> <br />Motion carried 2-1. Commissioner Wright opposed the motion. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Julie Kjorsvik Laura Osiadacz, Chairman <br />