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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR MEETING Tuesday 2:00 PM 2015 Board members present: Paul Jewell, Gary Berndt, Obie O'Brien Others: Patti Johnson, Lisa Lawrence, Mickey Webb REGULAR MEETING Meeting called to order at 2:04pm COMMISSIONERS Solid Waste Updates: Patti gave the Board an update that garbage is slow after Christmas. Patti informed the Board that they should have received a letter from Waste Management regarding a rate increase, due to the Landfill raising their rates, and that it doesn't affect us per Contract. She informed the Board that Waste Management would receive a CPI increase the 1St of July as stated in the Contract. Patti informed the Board that Solid Waste is somewhat fully staff now, that Gary Nelson has retired and that Rachel Kane is his replacement. Discussion was held on water preparation in the event of a Flood at the Transfer Station. Patti informed the Board that we are doing the best that we can, keeping snow off of the pad etc., but unfortunately the road is in the floodway and if closure is necessary she would contact them. Maintenance Updates: Patti informed the Board that staff is fighting snow and ice removal. Discussion was held on the fact that staff is doing a good job around the Courthouse, but needs to work harder on the sidewalks surrounding Public Works and providing ice melt for building staff to use if necessary. Discussion was held on the drive thru south of the building and how far the County property actually goes and who is responsible for maintaining it. Further discussion included looking at the rental agreement a copy of which could be obtained from the Auditors Office. Patti informed the Board that she has a meeting scheduled with Paula on Thursday to discuss a plan/policy on preventative