HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-08-minutes-emergency2017-02-08 MINUTES 1
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONERS AUDITORIUM
WEDNESDAY 2:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Board members present: Chairman Paul Jewell; Vice-Chairman Laura
Osiadacz (by-phone). Excused Commissioner Obie O’Brien.
Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board; Members of
Kittitas County Mgmt. Team; Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board.
EMERGENCY MEETING COMMISSIONERS
At 2:30 p.m. Chairman Jewell opened an emergency Special Meeting to
consider closing County Offices at 4:00 p.m. on 2/8/2017 due to
inclement weather and road conditions.
Chairman Jewell explained that due to the inclement weather and road
conditions he had been considering sending non-essential staff home
at 4:00 p.m. today (2/8/2017). He explained that he received a brief
update from Undersheriff Myers on the conditions of the roads &
weather and felt it was in the best interest of the public and the
safety of County staff. He questioned how the supervisors in
attendance felt about the decision and if there were any impacts
that would prevent them from closing early.
There was discussion on if it would be paid time off for employees
without having to use their leave. Commissioner Jewell stated that
it would be.
Jerry Pettit stated that his office can set up a code for tracking
purposes.
CLOSURE COUNTY OFFICES COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Jewell moved to authorize a closure of the Courthouse at
4:00 p.m. on 2/8/2017 for non-essential staff due to the inclement
weather and road conditions. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded.
Chairman Jewell asked that staff prepare a press release. Motion
carried 2-0.
Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
2017-02-08 MINUTES 2
Mandy Robinson Paul Jewell, Chairman