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ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS <br />Members announced themselves in attendance for the minutes. <br />APPROVAL OF MAY MEETING MINUTES <br />Jay McGowan inquired if members reviewed the minutes being presented for <br />approval. Geoff Scherer made a motion to approve the May meeting minutes <br />as presented. Richard Hink seconded the motion. Motion passed. <br />CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN LETTER TO COG <br />Jay McGowan introduced the next topic for discussion and stated that the <br />City of Cie Elum has received numerous letters regarding this project. <br />Nancy Shuda stated that she requested to have this on the agenda, as she <br />had questions and is unfamiliar with what is going on. Nancy Shuda further <br />inquired on how these issues were going to be addressed. Jay McGowan <br />replied that the process is ongoing and will be before the Hearings <br />Examiner soon then on to the City Council. Commissioner Cory Wright added <br />the County is examining the concerns and issues, along with the City of <br />Roslyn. Commissioner Cory Wright stated that communication between County <br />staff and the City of Cie Elum have been had as well. Nancy Shuda had <br />further inquiries about the approval process and Jay McGowan went further <br />in discussion regarding city process. <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUESTS <br />Mark Cook recapped previous discussion surrounding the 2024 Public <br />Facilities Funding for the Economic Development Groups. Mark Cook inquired <br />if COG is interested in funding at historic numbers and if applications are <br />necessary, and if not, then staff will get agreement prepared for <br />consideration. Jay McGowan agreed that funding at historic numbers seemed <br />reasonable. Tom Uren made a motion to fund the Economic Development Groups <br />at historic funding levels and no applications were necessary for the 2024 <br />Funding cycle. Nancy Shuda seconded said motion. Motion passed. <br />UPDATE ON PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT <br />Mark Cook provided an update on the prefeasibility study for the formation <br />of a Public Facilities District. Mark Cook stated that the bonding <br />capacity has been vetted along with financials for a vote for Sales and Use <br />Tax that would provide additional revenue. Mark Cook continued that the <br />operations and maintenance of a facility is still pending discussions and <br />he will be presenting an update to the Board of County Commissioners at the <br />Public Works Study Session on Monday. Discussion was held on private <br />funding, voting districts, and formal feasibility. <br />06-21-2023 Minutes 2 <br />