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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />TUESDAY 10:00 AM November 8, 2016 <br />Board members present: Obie O’Brien, Paul Jewell, Laura Osiadacz <br />Others: Lisa Young, Judy Pless, Mark Cook, Clayton Myers <br />REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS <br />1) Call to order: 10:02 AM <br />2) Staffing Discussion/Requests <br /> Auditor’s Office – Intern <br />Budget & Finance Manager Judy Pless was present to request the ability to hire a <br />CWU intern to assist in the payroll office. She has funds in her budget from a vacant <br />position which has not yet been filled. The Board approved her request, 3:0 <br /> Public Works – Winter Temp and Exempt Vacation <br />Public Works Director Cook presented two requests: 1) The Administrative Assistant <br />position will be required to move to non-exempt as of 12/1/16 due to changes in the <br />FLSA regulations. He requested that her vacation accrual be grandfathered in at 14 <br />hours per month, rather than dropping down to 12 hours per policy for non-exempt <br />employees. The Board approved because this was a mandatory change per <br />regulations, 3:0. 2) Director Cook requested the ability to hire a temporary Operator <br />while one of his senior Operators is on extended medical leave. Anticipated length is <br />two months. The Board approved, 3:0. <br />3) HR Projects – these topics were discussed after the Executive Session to expedite <br />Undersheriff Myers’ participation. <br /> Wage Project – HR Director Young has prepared a final report which has been <br />provided to Commissioner Jewell to review prior to discussion with the Board. <br /> Benefits – HR Director Young reported that she is waiting for a quote from a local <br />broker which she hopes will come in within the next couple of weeks. She has also <br />conducted an initial review of PEBB rates. She noted that any change that may result