2021-08-09-minutes-public-works-study-session

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FCZD ADVISORY COMMITTEE ]MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2021 at 5:30pm Webex MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT; STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT: Ryan Lyyski, Jeff Dunning, Jan Oilivier, Scott Nicoiai. Karen Poulsen, Jeremy Clark. Patrick Deneen None Mark Cook, Arden Thomas, and Candie Leader Jon Morrow, City of Ellensburg; Two (2) Members of the Public Chairman Ryan Lyyski opened the meeting at 5:31 pm. Chairman .Ryan Lyyski called for public comment and there was no public comment. Chairman Ryan Lyyski moved to the next item on the agenda -- Approval of April Meeting Minutes. Chairman Ryan Lyyski asked if the group reviewed the minutes and a motion to approve. Karen Poulsen made a motion to approve with .teff Dunning seconding the motion. Motion passed. Chairman Ryan Lyyski introduced the next item on the agenda — Review New Project Scoring. Arden Thomas stated that staff prepared a memo for review by the Committee with sufficient information for ranking the Lick Creek Project. Arden Thomas continued that staff had given a presentation previously on this project and provided background for the Committee. Mark Cook added that with this being a new process for the Committee staff formalized a summary of the project for the Committee to review. Mark Cook stated discussion can be held if the Committee does not like this format. Chairman Ryan Lyyski inquired if anyone had any questions. Karen Poulsen inquired if Lick Creek was a tributary of the Teanaway. Mark Cook answered that it is, and staff could arrange a question and answer session with the applicants if the Committee would like. Karen Poulsen inquired about the process and the projects fitting in the perimeters for County funding or if the applicants can fund on their own. Mark Cook replied that the process begins with ratepayers approaching the County with a project, staff the packages the information for the Committee to review and discuss then make a recommendation and the scoring of the projects will vet out the proposed projects along with the set criteria. Chairman Ryan Lyyski stated that the current budget set for projects was low and Mark Cook commented that new priorities could be set after seeing how the process goes. Discussion was held. Ryan Lyyski called for a motion to approve or deny recommendation to fund the request for the Lick Creek Project. Jeff Dunning made a motion to turn down the proposal with Karen Poulsen seconding the motion. Scott Nicolai suggested amending the motion to reflect not recommending funding the proposal. Jeff Dunning amended his motion to recommend to the County to not fund the project with Karen Poulsen seconding the amended motion. Motion passed 6-0. FCZD Advisory Committee 2021 Page I