2018-10-08-minutes-public-works-study-session

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GRANT COUNTY PUD NO. 2 FERC DISCUSSION Mark Cook introduced Shannon Lowry from Grant County PUD and stated that she requested to meet with the Board to discuss the issues surrounding the Vantage Boat Launch area. Shannon Lowry presented an area map showing the ownership at the boat launch and explained the project boundaries. Shannon Lowry then gave a brief history of the boat launch and the restrooms that are currently owned by the County but are on Grant County PUD property. Shannon Lowry stated that those restrooms were vandalized and in the spring a meeting between herself, Mark Cook and Vice -Chairman O'Brien was held to discuss a path forward. Shannon Lowry continued that in July she reached out to Mark Cook to request a copy of the RCO Grant that is related to the restroom facility. Shannon Lowry stated that Mark Cook informed her that staff was applying for Public Facility funds to repair the restrooms but that the funding wasn't guaranteed. Shannon Lowry added that she was surprised when she received notice of the comments sent to FERC and that Grant County PUD wants to continue a partnership with Kittitas County. Shannon Lowry mentioned that the overflow parking at the boat launch and stated that the area in question is outside the project area. Shannon Lowry stated that there is no obligation by Grant County PUD on the parking and at the height of events that parking lot is full. Shannon Lowry added that she would like to leave today's meeting with a renewed commitment by PUD and they want to be a good partner. Vice -Chairman O'Brien stated that the Conference of Government scores various applications for funding award and that funding for the restrooms was not awarded for the repairs. Vice - Chairman O'Brien continued that Public Works does not have a stream of funding for the repairs and stated that the County has supported Grant County PUD in numerous ways during their projects at Vantage. Vice -Chairman O'Brien inquired about the gate that was put up on County property without notice or permission and Shannon Lowry stated that the gate was in the original design for the project and can provide keys to the County for it. Shannon Lowry added that she is committed to working with Mark Cook on a solution and they need a path forward in writing. Commissioner Wright stated that there is an expectation of service for the facility and that the County pays for costs and is burdened with servicing an area that is an attractive nuisance being that the facility is free to use by the public. Commissioner Wright added that the Board needs more from Grant County PUD than "they will do better". Chairman Osiadacz inquired as to where the PUD Commissioners are to discuss this issue and is concerned that conversations being had regarding these issues are not being taken seriously. Shannon Lowry replied that she is considered the decision maker since she is the Lands Recreation Manager but can put the Board of County Commissioners on the agenda of an upcoming meeting of the Grant County PUD Commissioners for further discussion. Chairman Osiadacz stated 2018-10-08 MINUTES