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mid -February, the Transfer Station in late April after the City of Ellensburg free turn -in and <br />routing our mail to the Courthouse rather than having a mailbox on Hwy 97. A brief discussion <br />was held on continuing the Public Hearing to surplus the existing office due to legals advice on <br />the wording in the resolution. <br />Maintenance Updates: None <br />Request Board approval for Director to sign the Energy Management Plans for <br />Courthouse and Detention Center: Discussion was held on the Plans, Tier 2 building <br />compliance, reporting, electrical systems survey and tracking energy usage. <br />Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve Director to sign the Energy Management Plans. <br />Commissioner Osiadacz seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. <br />Discussion/Decision on Misdemeanant Probation Move: Discussion was held on Board <br />moving back to the original commissioner's office space behind the Auditorium. The Board <br />agreed that they were not opposed. The Board directed Staff to schedule a walk through and <br />bring back to the Board for official decision. <br />Rodeo Arena Project Update: Cody gave the Board an update on the Rodeo Arena stating the <br />Footings are being poured today. The project is a couple of days behind schedule, and the revised <br />plans have been submitted to the city. Since the project was self -permitted the City's Fire <br />Marshal overruled the County Fire Marshal regarding city standards on the type of pipe required <br />when connecting to City water, which will likely cause a costly change order. <br />Staffing Discussion: Patti informed the Board that the Project Manager position was posted <br />again with a 3% cola, stating there were four applicants so far and that it closes next week. <br />Discussion was held on the possibly need to recalibrate the position noting a similar position <br />with City starting at $100,000.00. Discussion was held on timing for Patti's position to allow for <br />overlap before her last workday with the County, which is scheduled for October 2, 2026. <br />Further discussion included receiving a retirement letter from Patti to trigger the process to post <br />the position around April and hire in June or July. <br />OTHER BUSINESS — No Action to be taken: A brief discussion was held on the Bowling <br />Alley showing progress including that the lanes should be installed this month. <br />Meeting concluded at 2:43 p.m. <br />Lisa Lawrence <br />2026-01-13 MINUTES 2 <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />Cory Wright, Chairman <br />