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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONER’S CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY 3:30 P.M. MAY 24, 2016
Board members present: Chairman Obie O’Brien; Vice-Chairman Paul
Jewell and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz.
Others: HAHC members: Ed Barry, Nancy Goodloe, David Miller, Jack
Frost, and Robin Read; Debbie Myers, HAHC Clerk; and approximately
44 members of the public. Interpreter present.
SPECIAL MEETING HOMELESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE BOCC
At 3:31 P.m. Chairman O’Brien opened a Special Meeting to discuss
common goals with the Homelessness & Affordable Housing Committee
(HAHC). Chairman O’Brien introduced new Commissioner Osiadacz to
the committee and had the committee and public introduce themselves.
Commissioner Osiadacz who is the new HAHC Chairman said the
committee is concerned, and would like direction from the BOCC in
how they could help the people who will be impacted with the
possible sale of Shady Acres.
Nancy Goodloe said the committee had a lot of questions but no
answers. She also said the tentative one year timeline seemed a
short period of time and asked if it could be extended. Ms. Goodloe
asked about the Homeless Network’s possible involvement and said the
Network is a large group of providers with broad experiences who
would be helpful. Robin Read said the committee members have some
expertise and asked if they had a role beyond the traditional HAHC
role. She also asked if some of the HAHC funds could be used in
this situation.
Chairman O’Brien said the HAHC was put together to assist the BOCC
with recommendations regarding affordable housing, the reduction of
homelessness, and working on the county’s 10 year plan to address
these issues.
Vice-Chairman Jewell said regarding the timeline-there is no
timeline, and there will be no timeline to close Shady Brook until
they have options for safe and affordable housing for everyone. He
also said these are good questions and he hopes some of the HAHC
funds will be able to be utilized for this situation.
Chairman O’Brien commented that the owners of Shady Brook approached
the Commissioners regarding purchasing because the owners were
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retiring. He said the park will be sold and if a private party buys
it, there are no guarantees on anything.
David Miller asked about redevelopment, city rules and critical
areas. Vice-Chairman Jewell said if there is future development
there will be a feasibility study and setbacks for critical areas
will be considered.
The Board then heard from many community members and residents of
the mobile home park with their questions and concerns regarding the
possible sale/purchase of Shady Brook.
There was discussion on the consulting firm the county hired to
gather information, and that there would be more public meetings
before any decisions are made.
Commissioner Osiadacz said the Commissioners are available to meet
with anyone that is uncomfortable speaking before the large meeting.
When asked, she said they could arrange translation if necessary.
Meeting adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HAHC CLERK KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Debbie Myers Obie O’Brien, Chairman