2020-10-23-minutes-opma-during-covid-19

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2020-10-23 MINUTES 2 record for that specific meeting. There was discussion on having citizens put in their emails on the subject line that they are providing comments for a Public Hearing. Commissioner Wright said he did not want to set precedent on that matter. Commissioner Osiadacz suggested installing hot spots in areas of the Upper County for residents to use so they can attend the virtual public meetings, due to limited or no internet service available to them. It was noted that they will discuss having hot spots in the Upper County next week during the IT Study Session for further discussion. Commissioner Wright said he would also like to discuss the WebEx shortfalls and expectations with the IT Department as well. Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II indicated CDS has a host tech help line and asked Ms. Miller to provide information about it. Jessica Miller, Administrative Assistant shared that CDS has a host tech help line for Hearing Examiner meetings. Commissioner Osiadacz said she would ask IT about that as well. Ms. Hartung agreed to draft written information for the Board to provide to the public explaining where we are relating to the limitations of holding in person meetings due to the Governor’s current prohibition so they have a better understanding of the reasons why they cannot happen despite the Board wanting to meet in person. Commissioner Osiadacz asked if the Board would like her to draft a letter to the Governor’s office expressing their frustrations with not being allowed to hold in person meetings, and if they would consider making changes if guidelines were followed including masking and 6-foot social distancing. The Board did not have any objection to her drafting a letter, but they did not anticipate receiving a response from the Governor’s office. The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 a.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Julie Kjorsvik Brett Wachsmith, Chairman