HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-24-minutes-mgmt.-team-budget-retreatBudget Retreat – July 24, 2019
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MGMT. BUDGET RETREAT
July 24, 2019 – 8:30 A.M.
Kittitas County Fairgrounds-Armory
Those Present: Mandy Buchholz Jim Goeben Kari Elkins
Diana Mackenzie Katrina Mankus Julie Kjorsvik
Brett Wachsmith Jessica Miller Doug Fessler
Laura Osiadacz Lisa Murray Angela Bugni
Amy Fuller Mark Cook Amy Cziske
Judy Pless Dan Carlson Kady Porterfield
Val Barschaw Lisa Young Andrea Morse
Gene Dana Liz Remeto Candi Blackford
Clayton Myers Elishia Harvill Candie Leader
Sarah Keith Lindsey Ozbolt Cory Wright
Jerry Pettit Heather Siebert Tina Rowan
Todd Davis Christy Garcia Tristen Lamb
Barb Demory Lisa Lawrence Sharrie McPherson
Patti Johnson Tim Egan Nick Henderson
Kim Dawson
Guests: David Douglas – Presenter and two members of the public.
Commissioner Wachsmith opened and welcomed all County Staff to the 2019 Management Team
Budget Retreat, and reviewed the Agenda and asked for introductions.
Commissioner Wachsmith introduced Guest Speaker David Douglas.
David Douglas introduced himself and shared his journey of sobriety.
Chairman Wright gave a briefing from the time spent with the Board’s Facilitator and thanked
Staff who were interviewed. He outlined communication styles that had been determined as well
as what their plans/goals are moving forward.
Commissioner Osiadacz reviewed a PowerPoint on the current Legislative impacts as well as new
laws that will have financial impacts to the County.
There was roundtable for Departments to discuss the Legislative impacts they are preparing for
in 2020.
Judy Pless shared how to use OpenGov as well as tax reform changes that are coming.
Dan Carlson reviewed a PowerPoint on the Six Year Capital Improvement Plan Update process.
Lunch Break at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Roundtable discussion on County Budget changes Departments are seeking Board support on
and vision of the County priorities for the Board as well as the strategy for 2020.
Other Business-
Lisa Young, HR Director gave an update on the Wage Survey and benefit impacts as well as what
the County’s Ins. Broker is advising for the upcoming year.
Budget Retreat – July 24, 2019
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Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Deputy Clerk of the Board II Cory Wright, Chairman