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06/29/2026 MINUTES 2 <br />After tax statements were printed, Staff identified a software error <br />that omitted the increased assessment, impacting 3,532 parcels. <br /> <br />The Assessor’s Office and Treasurer’s Office reviewed the issue with <br />Staff and the Weed District. <br /> <br />It was determined that reissuing corrected tax statements was not <br />practical due to cost, anticipated public confusion, and staffing <br />impacts on the Treasurer’s Office. <br /> <br />It was noted that all payments received—including in-person, online, <br />autopay, and mortgage company remittances—would still be captured <br />and applied correctly once the tax roll is updated. <br /> <br />The Assessor and Treasurer agreed to proceed by posting taxes as <br />originally issued. <br /> <br />Any resulting shortages will be temporarily addressed through the <br />Treasurer’s over/short fund. <br /> <br />The Assessor and Treasurer will review collection impacts after the <br />first-half tax payments are received. <br /> <br />A final review will occur after second-half tax payments are <br />received, at which time updated parcel-level impacts will be <br />determined. <br /> <br />The Assessor and Treasurer will return to the Board with final <br />numbers and any recommended adjustments. <br /> <br />Finance was notified of the issue and the interim handling plan to <br />ensure timely posting and continued reconciliation throughout the <br />collection period. <br /> <br />Bryan Elliott, Auditor, requested that the Board acknowledge a <br />temporary shortfall in the Noxious Weed fund of approximately $5,500 <br />to be covered by General Fund, noting that the difference is <br />expected to be fully reconciled by the end of the year, adding that <br />his office is prepared to facilitate a budget amendment if needed. <br /> <br />The Board acknowledged the proposed plan as presented and thanked <br />staff for their work in resolving an unfortunate error. <br /> <br />APPOINTMENT CIVIL SERVICE - ELSTER COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br />Vice-Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve the Reappointment of Tyler <br />Elster to the Kittitas County Civil Service Commission for a 6-year <br />term effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2032. Chairman <br />Wright seconded. Motion carried 2-0. <br />