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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM SPECIAL MEETING HR STUDY SESSION interested in pursuing this idea. Commissioner Wachsmith reported that BOCC staff had already collected some preliminary data from other Counties regarding coffee stands and will have the Clerk of the Board forward the info to Director Young. Supervisor Knutson and Director Young will do some more legwork and forward the idea to Legal for review and further discussion. STAFFING DISCUSSION/APPROVAL – PUBLIC HEALTH – INTERN/GRANT FUNDING Health Promotion Supervisor Knutson advised the Board that she was awarded a new five year grant. Per the grant agreement, she must spend $60,000 each year. Supervisor Knutson reported that a current part time employee is in need of an internship and after speaking with Director Young, decided that a paid internship would be a great use of a portion of the new grant funds. The current employee’s hours would be increased to 100% FTE during the internship. The Board approved. DISCUSS FUNDING FOR NEW ID CARD PRINTER HR Director Young informed the Board that the County’s ID card printer will become obsolete with this year’s computer rotation. The current ID card printer is not compatible with new computer operating systems. Director Young proposed two options for funding a new machine: pulling from HR’s office supply and training fund, or submitting a Budget Amendment to increase her budget by the cost of the printer. She advised that if she used her current budget but found additional funding was necessary later in the year, she would bring a request for budget amendment at that time. Commissioner Wright stated he would rather that training dollars not be used for this purpose; however, the Board approved the purchase of a new ID card printer using current budgeted dollars. DISCUSS BULLETIN BOARDS AND BREAK ROOM Director Young presented the Board with a request from the Employee Input Committee to move the community postings to the old BOCC board which is larger. Commissioner Osiadacz advised that, while it’s a possibility, it may not be a permanent arrangement. Commissioner Wright advised that the EIC should check with all departments about their special needs on various posting boards around the Courthouse. Director Young also informed the Board of a request from the EIC to update the Courthouse break room. The EIC would like to paint, replace furniture, etc. Commissioner Wright requested to table to discussion until the next Management Team meeting. Commissioner Wachsmith and Osiadacz agreed.