HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-15-minutes-hr-study-sessionCOMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
HR STUDY SESSION
MONDAY 1:00 PM 4/15/2019
Board members present: Cory Wright, Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz
Others: Patti Johnson, Lisa Young, Jeanne Killgore
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.
DISCUSSION/DECISION – FIRST AND LAST BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
Solid Waste Director Johnson reported that the First and Last Chance Tavern has requested a letter
outlining the County’s intention to negotiate a new lease which would enable them to extend their
tavern’s temporary liquor license. The Board approved of Director Johnson drafting and sending a letter
to the First and Last Chance Tavern indicating the County’s plan to enter into negotiations for a new
lease. Director Johnson will also contact Accolade Property Management about the lease process.
DISCUSSION/DECISION – EAP TRAINING
HR Director Young notified the Board that the County’s EAP provider, First Choice Health, offers EAP
training opportunities for supervisors and employees. Director Young requested the Board’s feedback
as to whether these EAP trainings should be mandatory for supervisors, Department Heads and Elected
Officials. Commissioner Wachsmith expressed interest in making the training mandatory for supervisors
and Department Heads, and strongly recommended for Elected Officials. Commissioner Wachsmith
agreed. Director Young has the training scheduled for May 8 after the Management Team meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Director Young notified the Board of a pending Memorandum of Understanding with the Uniformed
Corrections Union. She will bring the MOU to her next HR Study Session.
The Commissioners entered executive session at 1:13 PM to discuss an EEOC charge against the County.
Anticipated length: 5 minutes; anticipated action: none. At 1:18 PM the Commission extended the
executive session for an additional five minutes. The Commission exited executive session at 1:23 PM
with no action taken.
COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
HR STUDY SESSION
Commissioner Wright reported that he called the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners to offer help
and support in the wake of their fallen deputy. Director Young commented that she has also been in
contact with the Cowlitz County HR Department to provide any assistance needed.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 PM.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Lisa Young, HR Director Cory Wright, Chairman