2021-11-09-minutes-hr-study-session

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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR MEETING HR STUDY SESSION TUESDAY 10:00 AM 11/09/2021 Board members present: Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, Cory Wright Others: Patti Stacey, Dan Carlson, Chris Horner, Kristine Foreman, Lisa Young, Jeanne Killgore, four call- in users CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:04 AM. REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION UPDATING KITTITAS COUNTY DESIGNATIONS/APPOINTMENTS TO THE WASHINGTON COUNTIES RISK POOL Project Specialist Young presented a resolution to make HR Director Foreman the designee for the Washington Counties Risk Pool. She also noted that DPA Horner is currently the designated alternate as appointed by Prosecutor Zempel. Commissioner Osiadacz expressed support of the changes. Commissioner Wright moved to approve Resolution 2021-172 updating appointments to the Washington Counties Risk Pool. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded the motion. Motion was approved; 3:0. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO INSTALL LED CROSSWALK BEACONS AT 6TH AVENUE AND WATER STREET IN ELLENSBURG TO INCREASE COURTHOUSE EMPLOYEE SAFETY HR Director Foreman summarized that the Safety Committee brought up a safety issue involving County employees trying to cross the street at the crosswalk of 6th Ave. and Water St. The Committee noted that many cars do not stop for pedestrians at the crosswalk, and this becomes particularly dangerous during the winter months when visibility is limited. Director Foreman proposed installing pedestrian- activated LED crosswalk beacons at 6th and Water. She commented that LED beacons are particularly effective at uncontrolled intersections. Commissioner Osiadacz expressed support in moving forward as long as the City of Ellensburg approves the project. She also advised Director Foreman to reach out to Public Works Director Cook to see if there are potential grant funds that could be used to fund the project. Commissioners Wright and Wachsmith also expressed support in moving forward. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT NEXT STEPS Director Foreman advised the Board that the Public Health Director position closed with two applicants. She requested direction on how the Board would like to proceed with next steps. The Board identified several members from the Management Team and a member from Board of Health to conduct initial