HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAC appointment of Parker and Worley and reappointment of KayserKITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: February 7, 2017
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider the reappointment of Sam Kayser and the new
appointments of Greg Parker & Steve Worley to the Public Lands
Advisory Committee (PLAC) for 3 year terms.
BACKGROUND: The Public Lands Advisory Committee was formed per Resolution
2013-134.
It states that outdoor recreation is a key industry to the economic
well-being of Kittitas County and with public lands constituting
nearly 71% of the total lands area of Kittitas County. Those lands
are integral to the industry of outdoor recreation and the public’s
ability to access and recreate on those lands is of paramount
importance. The Board of County Commissioners desires to work
cooperatively with major public lands managers to ensure
appropriate access, management of wildlife and natural resources
on public lands is consistently available.
INTERACTION: On February 4, 2014, members of the PLAC were formally
appointed after the Committee was formed by Resolution 2013-
134. Resolution 2015-086 created “term” limits for the members.
Between December 2016 and January 2017 the BoCC received two
applications from Gregory D. Parker and Steve Worley.
On January 24, 2017 Staff received a letter from the Clerk of the
PLAC. She indicated that the PLAC recommended the
appointment of Mr. Parker and Mr. Worley as well as provided a
letter from Mr. Sam Kayser where he indicated that he would like
to be reappointed to the PLAC.
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Mr. Worley and Mr. Parker to the Public Land Use
Advisory Committee for a 3 year term effective immediately and
and Reappoint Mr. Kayser for a term ending January 1, 2020.
HANDLING: Deputy Clerk of the Board to notify applicants of their
appointment to the Public Lands Advisory Committee.
Update the County Boards and Commissions page.
Notify the Clerk of the PLAC
ATTACHMENTS: Applications: Parker and Worley
Letter from Sam Kayser
Letter from PLAC Clerk
LEAD STAFF: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board