HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-24-minutes-hr-study-sessionCOMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM JUNE 24, 2015
Board members present: Gary Berndt, Obie O’Brien, Paul Jewell
Others: Lisa Young, William Holmes
SPECIAL MEETING COMMISSIONERS
1) Call to Order – 10:05 AM
2) Financial Update - Misdemeanant Probation – Probation
Services Director Holmes provided a year-over-year
financial comparison to review fluctuations. He reported
that 60% of their caseload comes from non-Kittitas County
residents. The Board asked for another update in August,
and suggested that Director Holmes set up some financial
models to better anticipate trends.
3) Financial Discussion – State Budget Delay – Impact on Staff
– HR Director Young let the Board know that there may be
some positions affected if the State budget is delayed.
They asked that she email the Management Team to ask which
positions may be affected. Commissioner O’Brien stated
that DSHS-related positions are supposed to have a “bridge”
contract although none have been seen. He anticipated state
contracts, state-funded or pass-through agreements,
Probation, Public Health, and Solid Waste may be affected.
4) HR Project Updates
Director Young provided updates on the recruitment
process for CDS Director and Maintenance Director. The
Board would like her to continue to work with
Commissioner Berndt on the job description for CDS
Director.
Other – None
5) Other Business – The Board asked that Director Young send
insurance information for the rodeo contract to
Commissioners Jewell and O’Brien. Director Young notified
the Board that her office would need to be closed June 25-
26.
6) Adjourn – 11:05 AM
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Lisa Young Paul Jewell, Chairman