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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />SOLID WASTE AND MAINTENANCE MINUTES <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG <br />Regular Meeting -Weber <br />TUESDAY 1 2:00 PM I November 9 2021 <br />Board members present Brett Wachsmith, Chairman, Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman and <br />Commissioner Cory Wright. <br />Others: Patti Stacey and Erica Luce <br />Meeting called to order at 2:02 p.m. <br />North Jail Parking Lot — Tree Removal: Patti informed the board on the progress of the <br />removal of hazardous trees bordering the north jail parking lot. Patti said she had reached out to <br />the City, Public Works and several local businesses for the removal, however Public Works does <br />not have an opening in their schedule and the trees were too large for the businesses to complete <br />the removal. Discussion was held on requesting three quotes from the small roster list. Further <br />discussion was held on two right-of-way trees located in the area. <br />HVAC Project Update: Patti informed the Board on the status of the HVAC systems at the <br />courthouse. Patti shared that after speaking with Mckinstry, they posed the question of investing <br />more money into units that are at end of life opposed to installing new with goals of being <br />environmentally friendly by 2024. Patti informed the Board that $250,000 would be the cost of <br />repairs to ensure no failures. Discussion was held on possibilities to combine Courthouse and <br />Homeless & Affordable Housing Funds depending on location of new Courthouse. Further <br />discussion included pros and cons of old vs. new units and the possibilities of repurposing and <br />selling new units. <br />New Courthouse Discussion: Patti informed the Board she presented an update to the <br />Management Team and that the number one comment was a request for the cost. Patti said she <br />spoke with DLR and presented to the Board an updated cost proposal with basic site analysis. <br />Patti shared examples of baseline modeling vs. advanced modeling presentations at the price of <br />$200,000.00 that would go through the Courthouse Construction Fund. Patti requested adding an <br />amendment to the contract and will add to the next agenda. Discussion was held regarding <br />Management Team's disagreements on location and concerns of continuity of government. <br />Further discussion was held on the airport being in a local growth area, expansion of the bus <br />route and possible impact fees. Commissioner Wachsmith requested numbers on the cost for <br />utilities and maintenance. <br />Request Board Approval and Chair's Signature on ALSC Contract Amendment for Bloom <br />Pavillion: Patti requested approval. Commissioner Osiadacz moved to approve Boards signature <br />