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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. JANUARY 27, 2016
Board members present: Chairman Obie O’Brien; Vice-Chairman Paul Jewell
& Commissioner Gary Berndt.
Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board; Neil Caulkins,
Deputy Prosecutor; Peter Dykstra, Special Deputy Prosecutor and Bill
Clarke (by phone), Special Deputy Prosecutor.
SPECIAL MEETING CONTRACT EXTENSION COMMISSIONERS
At 11:03 a.m. Chairman Berndt opened a Special Meeting to discuss a
Contract extension with Bill Clarke & Peter Dykstra, Plauche & Carr
LLP (Special Deputy Prosecutors for Kittitas County).
Peter Dykstra, Special Deputy Prosecutor for Kittitas County
provided a brief review of the current Contract Extension request
before the Board. He stated that they have been working on this
project for two years and although it’s been a much longer process
than anticipated they are in unchartered territory. He stated that
the County Staff has been working hard and has gained a great deal
of respect from DOE, the Yakama Tribe and other key players.
Bill Clarke, Special Deputy Prosecutor for Kittitas County reviewed
the work he has been doing in Olympia for the legislative portion of
the project.
Peter Dykstra, Special Deputy Prosecutor for Kittitas County stated
that he has truly appreciated the Staff at the County and noted that
they have been extremely helpful throughout the process. He stated
that he hopes to continue the work with the County.
Bill Clarke, Special Deputy Prosecutor for Kittitas County stated
that there has been some discussion on a letter being drafted to
outline all that has been accomplished. He stated that this would be
handed out to Legislator’s etc., to clear up the misinformation in
Olympia. The Board expressed their support for the letter being
drafted.
Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor stated that he has been pleased
with the efforts being made to include the Prosecutor’s Office. He
felt it was a noticeable difference from previous updates.
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AGREEMENT CLARKE/DYKSTRA – EXTENSION COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Jewell moved to authorize Board signature on a
Professional Services Agreement Extension with Plauche and Carr LLP
(Peter Dykstra) and Bill Clarke Attorney at Law & Government Affairs
with a new end date of June 30, 2016, noting that all other
provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged. Commissioner
Berndt seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
SPECIAL MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION COMMISSIONERS
At 11:24 a.m. Chairman O’Brien announced the Board would recess into
Executive Session for 30 minutes to consider the selection of a site
or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when public
knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of
increased price. No action was anticipated.
At 11:54 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No
action was taken.
At 11:54 a.m. the Chairman O’Brien announced the Board would recess
back into Executive Session for 15 minutes to consider the selection
of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase
when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a
likelihood of increased price. No action was anticipated.
At 12:19 p.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session.
AGREEMENT PURCHASE & SALE COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Jewell moved to authorize Chair signature on a Purchase
and Sale Agreement between Kittitas County and the seller, once
negotiations are final. Commissioner Berndt seconded. Motion carried
3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 12:19 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mandy Buchholz Obie O’Brien, Chairman