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amount of finished compost that must be moved to the new site. Jesse informed the Board that he is working with Parametrix and gathering more information for the remediation of the old Ellensburg transfer station site. Patti updated the Board on the C.O. process with the City of Ellensburg for the new transfer station site. Discussion was held on the native dirt pile remaining on the site. Patti informed the Board it would cost approximately $800,000.00 to move it right now. The City is scheduled to visit the new site this Thursday to inspect the stormwater system. Discussion was held on a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to 7/14/2026 with a possible walking tour of the new facility on Friday the l Ot" of July. Patti informed the Board the lights at the new site have been turned back on, dimmed down to 10% and she has received no complaints so far. Request Board's Approval for Chair's signature on Lower County Transfer Station Change Order: Patti presented the Board with Belsaas & Smith Construction's Change Order No. 14 for a total of $123,878.51. Vice -Chair Wachsmith moved to approve the Chair's signature, Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Request Board's approval for Chair's signature on Cle Elum Transfer Station Change Order: Patti informed the Board that the change order included building a loading dock for whitegoods. Patti explained the benefits of the loading dock with emphasis on less risk of injury to employees. The dock was not in the original budget, however funds are available. Patti estimates the loading dock project will cost $89,000.00 apposed to the original quote of $139,000.00. Vice -Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve Chair's signature, Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Ryegrass Septage Updates: Jesse informed the Board approximately 500,000 of the 749,502 approved gallons of septage has been land applied at the Ryegrass facility as of now. Tenelco, Inc should be finished applying by the end of the week. Further discussion was held on the County's long-term ability to manage septage due to a recent letter from Ecology. The Board directed Patti to schedule an Executive Session with legal to assist with permitting. Rodeo Arena Project Updates: Patti informed the Board the seating was being installed and project was on schedule. Request Board's approval for Chair's signature on a Change Order with Nor-Pac for the Rodeo Arena Stadia Project: Patti presented the change order with Nor-Pac Seating Company, Inc to the Board. Patti explained Cascade Construction would be responsible for covering costs of COP 1-4; the County would be responsible for COP5 which included modifying a chute height for a total of $15,460.00. Vice -Chair Wachsmith moved to approve Chair's signature, Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Search and Rescue/EOC Project Updates: Patti informed the Board she received change order #7 from the contractor for $92,000.00; the CO is currently being reviewed by engineers. The contractor should begin pouring concrete by the end of the week. Cody informed the Board the generator has been ordered. 2026-06-09 MINUTES 2