2021-04-13-minutes-solid-waste-and-maintenance

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KITTITAS COUNTY SOLID WASTE AND MAINTENANCE MINUTES BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG Regular Meeting-Webex TUESDAY 1 2:00 PM I April 2021 Board members present Brett Wachsmith, Chairman, Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman and Commissioner Cory Wright. Others: Patti Stacey, Lisa Lawrence and one member of the public. Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m. Ask for Direction on Solid Waste Staffing: Patti requested approval to make the 3/4 Operator/Maintenance position full time, stating she needed more coverage at sites. She informed the Board she tried to hire a seasonal operator but did not receive any qualified applicants. The Board agreed to make the position full time. Discuss Ryegrass Hours: Patti informed the Board that for the last 15 years the hours at Ryegrass have been four days a week and only open on Mondays for special occasions, she said this year we have been open for Contractors on Mondays more often than we have been closed. Patti requested changing the hours to Monday through Friday. The Board agreed to change the hours. Patti informed the Board she would bring forth a resolution. Update on Bids received for Phase 1 -Road improvements at new Transfer Station: Patti informed the Board that she received three competitive bids, all under the Engineers estimate and that the consultant recommended to award bid. Patti informed the Board that they would see a resolution next week to award bid to Belsaas and Smith. Discussion was held on only having to borrow approximately 1 million rather than 1.5 million from the general fund. Request Board direction regarding impact fees for the 47 North Project: Patti gave the Board some background regarding Suncadia, formerly Trendwest impact on the Transfer Station and that they had to assist with their portion of the impact fees at the Cle Elum Transfer Station. Discussion was held on the traffic issues and that the project would be a huge impact on the use of the Transfer Station. Further discussion included talking with the developer on the number of homes and calculating the amount of garbage generated using the same reasoning on the fee impact from Trendwest. The Board agreed to look at impact fees. Request Board direction on Kittitas County Courthouse Committee: Discussion was held on the overall cost of the Consultant. Further discussion included the need to get public involvement and that it would help with engaging the public in the process. The Board agreed to move forward. 2021-04-13 MINUTES