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Law & Justice Study Session Minutes <br />March 7, 2018 <br />Commissioners Auditorium <br />Meeting called to order at 0803 a.m. <br />Present: Commissioners Laura Osiadacz, Obie O'Brien, Paul Jewell, Undersheriff Myers, Commander <br />Higashiyama, Judy Pless with Auditor's Office. <br />Budget Requests — Undersheriff Myers mentioned that we have one snowmobile broke down and three that <br />are old and needs replaced. We are requesting funding to replace two now and have KSAR fundraise and <br />replace the other two next winter for a total of four. Currently, they are between $11,500 to $15,000 each. <br />Commissioner Jewell asked Judy if we can do $25,000 from General Fund and Judy agreed. Action taken — <br />Commissioner Jewell agreed to purchase and for Sheriff's Office to submit a Budget Amendment. <br />Undersheriff Myers mentioned Axon, who does Tasers. The Jail has transitioned over, it is the patrol now. <br />To replace is approximately $72,000.00. Spread out over 5 years ($18,000 - $20,000). They provide <br />replacement cartridges. Undersheriff Myers said we did not budget for this; we can cover $20,000 for this <br />year. Action taken — Commissioner O'Brien said go for it and Commissioner Osiadacz asked that we bring <br />to the board a contract for the Agenda. <br />Animal Ordinance — Per the Undersheriff, response to dog problems, from our perspective, is to follow state <br />law. Statue allows us to address what we need to address. Commander Higashiyama had an idea where you <br />can establish zones for level of enforcement. Undersheriff Myers said zones are good and Commissioner <br />O'Brien asked if discussed pros and cons of establishing and enforcing zones. Commissioner Jewell said he <br />is concerned about the zones, he said the County is growing. Commissioner Jewell said we can take a look, <br />but we need a dog ordinance. Commissioner O'Brien said he is willing to look at zones, and said to think of <br />language, officer discretion and bring back to us. Commander Higashiyama mentioned he would like to see <br />RCW instead of Kittitas County Code. Commissioner Paul Jewell said it is in effect, we would need a public <br />hearing to repeal. Action taken - Undersheriff Myers said he would put proposal together for <br />Commissioners to review. <br />No other business. <br />Meeting adjourned at 08:57 a.m. <br />Clayton Nfyers, Undersheriff <br />Laura Osiadacz, Chairman <br />