2022-08-22-minutes-public-works-study-session

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the infrastructure needs surpass available resources without a grant. Currently, staff is engaging stake holders and spearheading efforts to acquire grant funding. Mark Cook requested Board support to submit the grant. Discussion was held. The Board is supportive of staff moving forward with grant submittal. USDA COMMUNITY WILDFIRE DEFENSE GRANT Mark Cook gave background to the Board of County Commissioners on USDA grant funding available for implementing actions contained within the Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP). Mark Cook stated that the grant requires a 25% match and staff is working with Fire Officials and Emergency Management to prepare the grant. Discussion was held. The Board supports staff efforts toward securing the necessary funding for grant match. PROPOSED CHANGES TO KITTITAS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 2.48 Mark Cook stated he is working on a revision to Kittitas County Code Emergency Management Chapter 2.48. Questions pursued about scenarios allocating Public/Board resources on private land. Staff was directed to schedule a public hearing to consider the change. MANASTASH RIGHT OF WAY ISSUES WITH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) Mark Cook gave background on the status of the Manastash Bank Stabilization Project. Mark Cook stated that the project requires cooperation with DNR to secure additional land to support roadside parking and an end of road turnaround and negotiations haven't been successful as DNR is requesting Kittitas County vacate right-of-way along Manastash Road. Mark Cook continued that staff is recommending returning the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)and proceed with commitments to Fish and Wildlife, completing the bank stabilization project. Vice - Chairman Cory Wright requested staff scheduled another discussion to secure an unencumbered easement with DNR and address the repetitive encumberments by DNR on road improvements in Kittitas County. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:39 pm Chairman Laura Osiadacz announced that the Board of County Commissioners, Public Works Director Mark Cook, and Prosecuting Attorney Neil Caulkins would recess into Executive Session until 2:49 pm. Per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) To consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. Possible action anticipated. 2022-8-22 Minutes