HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-02-minutes-department-head-meeting-human-resources05/02/2016 MINUTES 1
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY 9:40 A.M. MAY 2, 2016
Board members present: Chairman Obie O’Brien; Vice-Chairman Paul
Jewell & Commissioner Laura Osiadacz.
Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board; Lisa Young, HR
Director & Mark Cook, Public Works Director/Interim County Engineer.
REGULAR MEETING DEPARTMENT HEAD HUMAN RESOURCES
Mark Cook, DPW Director/Interim County Engineer stated that they
have an applicant he would like to make an offer to for the County
Engineer position. He stated that the applicant is well qualified
and obtained his certifications in a nontraditional way. He
requested the Board allow him to offer the position at $90,000.00 a
year. The Board approved Mr. Cook’s request.
He stated that he is down approximately 3 Equipment Operators and
would like to hire 3 seasonal/temporary Equipment Operators. The
Board approved Mr. Cook’s request.
Mr. Cook requested the Board authorize him to offer the County Sign
Tech a $50.00 a month stipend due to him supervising an employee.
The Board asked to re-visit the proposal at a later date in order to
think about the request.
He stated that he would like to not fill the Transportation Manager
position. He explained that they are struggling at finding qualified
applicants and would like to instead hire a Planner II which will
have cost savings. The Board approved Mr. Cook’s request.
He stated that he is planning to move forward with the Construction
Manager Salary to be comparable to market.
RATIFY CPG GRANT USE PUBLIC HEALTH
Lisa Young, HR Director asked the Board to ratify the action they
took during her HR Study Session on Friday April 29th. She reminded
them that they approved Public Health’s proposal for use of CPG
Grant Funds. Commissioner Jewell moved to ratify the Boards action.
Chairman O’Brien seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
05/02/2016 MINUTES 2
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mandy Buchholz Obie O’Brien, Chairman