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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />WEBEX <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />HR STUDY SESSION <br /> <br />TUESDAY 10:00 AM 5/11/2021 <br /> <br />Board members present: Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, Cory Wright <br />Others: Kady Porterfield, Patti Stacey, Jerry Pettit, Christopher Horner, Julie Kjorsvik, members of the <br />public, Lisa Young, Jeanne Killgore <br /> <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />The meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM. <br />DISCUSSION/DECISION – KVEC/MAINTENANCE – REQUEST TO PURCHASE A TENT; DISCUSS POSSIBLE <br />DELAYS ON DEMOLITION PROJECT <br />KVEC Director Porterfield summarized that she needs to purchase two large tents to replace the swine <br />building in preparation for the Kittitas County Fair. However, the City of Ellensburg will not approve the <br />tent installment without additional permits and costly modifications. Director Porterfield requested <br />additional COVID funds to purchase and install the tents in accordance with the City’s requirements. <br />Commissioner Osiadacz asked if the tents could be used in the future, or if they were to be purchased <br />only for the Kittitas County Fair. Director Porterfield answered that the tents could be used by KVEC for <br />several years and for a variety of purposes. She added that the tents could also be useful to other <br />departments who need a covered space to store vehicles and/or equipment. Commissioner Wright <br />stated that he does not want to see the COVID fund used as a catch-all for miscellaneous projects, but <br />the purchase of tents seems to have purpose now and in the future. The Board directed Director <br />Porterfield to move forward with pricing out the purchase of two tents and schedule a follow-up <br />meeting to discuss the final cost estimate. <br />DISCUSSION – AUDITOR STAFFING – BUDGET & FINANCE DIRECTOR <br />HR Director Young inquired if there was any further discussion or direction from the Board regarding <br />recruitment of the Budget & Finance Director position before the topic is discussed at tomorrow’s <br />Management Team meeting. Auditor Pettit pointed out the need to start moving forward in the hiring <br />process, but also expressed a desire to allow input from the Board and the Management Team. <br />Commissioner Wright stated that he and Auditor Pettit have been meeting to discuss the position in <br />greater detail. Director Young advised that once the recruitment process has begun it would be <br />unfavorable to make changes to the job description, position responsibilities, or wages. Commissioner <br />Wright stated that he and Auditor Pettit would like more time to discuss the position. Director Young <br />will add this topic to the next HR Study Session for further discussion.