2021-12-01-minutes-discuss-future-of-parks-and-rec.-fund

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12/1/21 MINUTES 1 COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON CONFERENCE ROOM/WEBEX SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 2:00 P.M. DECEMBER 1, 2021 Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman Laura Osiadacz & Commissioner Cory Wright. Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mark Cook, Public Works Director; Jerry Pettit, Auditor; and 2 members of the public. SPECIAL MEETING PARKS & RECREATION FUND COMMISSIONERS At 9:00 a.m. Chairman Wachsmith opened a Special Meeting to discuss the future of the Parks & Recreation Fund. Mark Cook, Public Works Director, explained information relating to the Capital Facilities Plan. He said the priority list can assist with seeking funding options for projects. He noted how any REET 2 funding had been pushed back to the vote of the people so that is currently unknown. He said he’s reviewed statues about using lodging tax funding, but with the way the current Code is written, it would need to have revisions made to it, and it would have to be tourism centered. There was discussion on using funds from REET 1 for overflow parking in Vantage; Gladmar Park - Grant funding; ATV Development Plan – Road Fund; Towns to Teanaway – Road Fund. Jerry Pettit, Auditor, was concerned with disbanding the Parks & Recreation, as there are 3 out of 5 new Board members in place once the election has been certified. He wanted the Board to be aware that the dynamics could change drastically. DISCUSSION WOODS PROPERTY COMMISSIONERS At 2:31 p.m. Commissioner Wright recused himself with the remainder of the Special Meeting, as he had a conflict of interest due to family relations. Mr. Woods said he has had many questions that have not been answered by the County. He encouraged the Board of Commissioners to ask him questions relating to his property and the DR Horton project. There was discussion on the Flood Control Zone, and the development of channel improvements. He said he’s looking for a level of commitment from the County and would like to obtain everything in writing prior to moving forward. He noted he did not create the problem and expressed his frustrations. Mr. Cook said there were options out there, including the potential for acquisition of property.