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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY 9:00 A.M. FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Board members present: Chairman Paul Jewell; Vice Chairman Laura
Osiadacz and Commissioner Obie O’Brien.
Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board; Julie Kjorsvik,
Clerk of the Board and Mike Burtness, Citizen.
REGULAR MEETING OFFICE STAFF MEETING COMMISSIONERS
At 9:00 a.m. Chairman Jewell opened the Office Administration
meeting.
CALENDAR WEEK AT A GLANCE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners reviewed their weekly calendar.
PAF/VOUCHERS REVIEW OF PAF’S & VOUCHERS COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners approved and signed County
Employee Personnel Action forms and vouchers.
CORRESPONDENCE LOG REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE LOG COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the weekly Correspondence
Log, a listing of all incoming mail and correspondence for the week
ending February 17, 2017.
DISCUSSION DH ANNUAL EVALUATIONS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Osiadacz questioned who would be responsible for the
outstanding Department Head Annual Evaluations. She explained that
the report is showing Josh Hink (Interim-FM) and Jim Goeben (IT) as
outstanding. She also noted that Robin Read (PH) is still
outstanding. Commissioner O’Brien thought that Ms. Reads was
completed. He said he would double check but knew that the
evaluation itself is complete. It was determined that Commissioner
Osiadacz would prepare Interim Fire Marshal Josh Hink’s annual
evaluation and Commissioner O’Brien would prepare IT Director Jim
Goeben’s annual evaluation.
UPDATE BOCC/ DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS COMMISSIONERS
Each Commissioner was assigned three different Department Heads to
meet with on a weekly basis. This was determined at a Special
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Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners held on June 18,
2009. Each Commissioner reviewed discussions held with their
respective departments and exchanged details of those meetings. On
January 3, 2011 the Board determined it would be beneficial to
alternate Commissioners that will oversee the different Department
Head’s on an annual basis. They determined at the end of 2013 they
would review the various committees they participate in and provide
beneficial updates to the Board as needed during this time as well.
OTHER BUSINESS-
Chairman Jewell gave a brief update on current Legislative issues.
Mike Burtness, Citizen presented a letter to the Board regarding the
property at 830 North Poplar Street (bowling alley). He stated that
it was to serve as his group’s intent to make an offer to lease the
property. He stated that his group has been meeting since their
tour in December of the bowling alley to come up with their mission
and business plan for “Mel’s Bowl and Fun Center”. He stated that
it’s their goal to provide a place for all age’s entertainment while
also partnering with local schools to allow for the expansion of
their bowling programs. He said they have been assured non-profit
status through the Laughing Horse Arts Foundation and are currently
refining their business plan and forming the Board of Directors. He
stated that their intent is to provide the County with a formal
offer before 3/15/2017. Mr. Burness reviewed a trip he took to Santa
Fe, New Mexico where he toured a place called Meow Wolf and
explained that it inspired a lot of ideas he would like to bring to
life in Kittitas County. Chairman Jewell stated that he would be
very interested in seeing a financing plan. The Board encouraged
Mr. Burtness to get the proposal in as quick as possible for the
County to consider.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mandy Buchholz Paul Jewell, Chairman