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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. JANUARY 8, 2020
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chair
Laura Osiadacz, and Commissioner Wright.
Others: Taylor Crouch, Deputy Clerk of the Board I; Dan Carlson,
CDS Director; Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor; and 2 members of
the public. SPECIAL MEETING DISCUSSION WITH DAN TONNEMACHER COMMISSIONERS
At 11:00 a.m. Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened a Special Meeting
to discuss with Dan Tonnemacher proposed changes with the
Building Department and the Legal System.
Dan Tonnemacher explained his background dealing with the County
and the events leading up to his current situation. Mr.
Tonnemacher was concerned that the current code enforcement
process is not best to serve the citizens. Mr. Tonnemacher
stated the issues he had with code enforcement could have been
resolved with an administrative hearing.
Dan Carlson, CDS Director stated there are no requirements in
place for their Office to hold administrative hearings. He
indicated CDS complied with County Code and laws for every step
of the process with Mr. Tonnemacher.
Mr. Tonnemacher disagreed with Mr. Carlson and stated that in
his interpretation of the Code, a hearing was required.
Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor stated that this requirement is
not in County Code.
Mr. Tonnemacher disagreed.
Commissioner Wright moved to adjourn the meeting. Chairman
Wachsmith seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:34 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD I KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Taylor Crouch Brett Wachsmith, Chairman