HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-29-minutes-2015-preliminary-budget-discussionCOMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM OCTOBER 29, 2014
Board members present: Paul Jewell, Chairman; Gary Berndt, Vice-
Chairman; Obie O’Brien, Commissioner
Others: Mickey Webb, Fair Board Directors:Greg Zempel, Royleen
Crawford and CJ Clarke, WSU Extension Director Tip Hudson Budget
and Finance Manager Judy Pless.
SPECIAL MEETING COMMISSIONERS
2015 Preliminary Budget Study Session
Culture & Recreation Family Group
County Fair-Event Center
Mickey Webb presented the 2015 preliminary budget. Expenditure
and revenue discussion was held regarding the canceled Ye Olde
Fair and rentals for the Armory. There is a projected utility
increase. Discussion was had regarding wireless fees and fee
structure and recouping all costs in the fees. There was
discussion regarding a $50,000 interfund loan and how to code
overtime and salaries. Discussion was had regarding tracking
all costs as the rodeo budget is absorbed in the event center
budget and it needs to tracked to be pulled out. Discussion
regarding every event is cost recovery. Mickey Webb advised
that there are several events at no charge and non-profits are
at reduced rate. Commissioner Jewell advised to find revenue to
offset expenditure increases or expenses need to be cut. The
event center is still down one program assistant.
WSU Extension
Tip Hudson presented the 2015 preliminary budget. The 2015
preliminary budget is less as WSU Extension is occupying less
space. WSU is providing support and there is a request for the
Master Gardner to reinstate a part time position.
KITTITAS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Judy Pless, Budget and
Finance Manager
Obie O’Brien, Chairman