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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />HR STUDY SESSION <br />RESOLUTION REGARDING PRORATION OF BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES <br />HR Director Foreman presented a resolution to fully cover health benefits for the County’s part-time <br />staff. She explained that this was discussed and approved at a previous meeting; the resolution serves to <br />formalize the discussion. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve Resolution 2022-058 regarding <br />the proration of benefits for part-time employees. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion. Motion <br />was approved; 3:0. <br />CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS <br />Director Foreman informed that Board that several Department Heads have a County-issued cell phone <br />to conduct County business, some receive a monthly cell phone stipend to use their personal phone for <br />County business, and others do not receive anything. She requested direction from the Board regarding <br />how to consistently administer cell phones or allowances to Department Heads. Commissioner Wright <br />commented that he would like Department Heads to have a choice to either receive a County-issued cell <br />phone or a cell phone allowance. Commissioner Osiadacz agreed, noting that some Department Heads <br />may not be comfortable using their personal phone for business purposes. Director Foreman will work <br />with the IT Director and legal staff to develop a plan to provide Department Heads with a choice <br />regarding cell phone usage, as well as training for cell phone usage. <br />OTHER BUSINESS <br />Commissioner Wright asked for an update regarding a draft firearms policy for staff. Director Foreman <br />answered that she is meeting with the Risk pool later this week to discuss the draft in greater detail. She <br />will provide the Board with an update at the next HR Study Session. <br />ADJOURN <br />The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 AM. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />Kristine Foreman, HR Director Laura Osiadacz, Chairman <br /> <br />