HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-08-minutes-solid-wasteCOMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday 2:00 PM March 8, 2016
Board members present: Paul Jewell, Gary Berndt, Obie O'Brien @
2:08
Others: Patti Johnson, Lisa Lawrence, Mickey Webb
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS
Meeting called to order at 2:01pm
Solid Waste Update: Patti informed the Board that the flooding
on Sunday had subsided enough at the Transfer Station to
operate. Discussion was held on water in the area of the white
goods and behind the office. Discussion was held on yard waste
increasing and preparing to start grinding once a week.
Discussion was held on the removal of trees at the Fairgrounds,
the types of trees, including Walnut and Chinese Elm and looking
into different clean up, and disposal options.
Rodeo Arena Seating Project: Patti presented and requested Board
approval to proceed with the Historical Impact Assessment
Proposal in the amount of $6,659.00. The Board approved the
proposal 3-0.
Courthouse Feasibility Study Update: Patti informed the Board
that she had 6 more Departments to meet with on the feasibility
study and then she would bring the proposal to the Board.
Discussion was held on the amount of parking needed and looking
at the City's design standards and requirements for parking.
Maintenance Updates: Patti gave the Board an update on the
remodel in CDS stating the wall was almost complete, but now
they want to add a door to make two private offices.
Commissioner O'Brien stated he would discuss with CDS.
Patti informed the Board that the Sheriff's Department is
requesting maintenance install partitions in the basement
bathroom and training work out area stating that they have the
partitions but not the hardware that would be needed to
complete. The Board directed staff to ask the Sheriff's Office
if they had a budget for this.
Patti informed the Board that Public Health is requesting
maintenance to install a 12', accordion style gate on the 2nd
floor of the Morrison Sorenson Building to increase security
after hours. Commissioner O'Brien stated he would discuss this
with Robin Read.
Patti informed the Board that these request are not in the
maintenance budget and that the costs that would be incurred are
not related to maintenance. Patti asked the Board for direction
on completing these projects. The Board directed Patti to hold
off on these items at this time.
KVEC Updates: Mickey gave the Board updates on the Event Center
that included further discussion on the trees marked for takeout
and that he is getting quotes to have them removed as well as
considering doing it in house as time is available. Mickey
informed the Board that there was no additional flooding from
the recent rains and that the Home Show was successful. Mickey
informed the Board that Ellensburg Power Sports will be
supplying an electric all -terrain vehicle for a sponsorship sign
in Bloom Pavilion. Discussion was held on ATV's, sponsorship
depreciation, a sponsorship contract and possible terms. Further
discussion included meeting with the Fair Board and discussing
rules on an engagement policy.
Discussion was held on a horse related accident in the area used
as a warm up area outside of Bloom. Further discussion included
security fence compared to other types, repairs to the fence,
how repairs were done and associated maintenance and costs.
Mickey informed the Board that the fence was fixed prior to the
start of the season.
Request approval of Declaration of Emergency for repair of
frozen waterline: Mickey informed the Board the waterline had
been repaired and requested approval of the invoice in the
amount of $7966.10. The Board noted that they had reviewed and
approved this charge.
Discussion was held on a recent call for bids for on call
electrical and fair services and that none were received.
Mickey presented the Board with a call for sponsor brochure for
the Monster Truck Destruction Tour and Fish Fry. He informed the
Board he had received $2200.00 in printing services and has
contacted several interested parties, including Subaru,
Kelleher's, University Auto and is planning on distributing
brochures throughout Cle Elum, Rosyln and Yakima next week to
potential,sponsors, such as chrome shops and diesel shops, with
a target to obtain $50,000.00 in sponsorships for the event.
Mickey informed the Board with the wet winter that there is a
lot of spring cleaning and landscaping to do. He stated he has a
Church group coming in to help with grounds clean up and
recommends anyone needing community service hours should contact
him.
Discussion was held on repairing the Coke stage and making it
road worthy using monies from the lodging tax fund.
Other Business: None
Meeting adjourned @ 3:01pm
Lis Lawrence
KITTITAS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Chairman