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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />BOCC AUDITORIUM <br />SPECIAL MEETING <br />HR STUDY SESSION <br /> <br />THURSDAY 9:00 AM APRIL 26, 2018 <br /> <br />Board members present: Laura Osiadacz, Obie O’Brien, Paul Jewell <br />Others: Barb Demory, Lisa Young, Jeanne Killgore <br /> <br />1. CALL TO ORDER <br />The meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM. <br /> <br />2. TRANSLATOR STIPEND DISCUSSION/DECISION – DISTRICT COURT <br />HR Director Young briefly reviewed the District Court’s proposal of a monthly stipend for staff that have <br />been qualified by the Judge to serve as a court translator. This is a continuation of the discussion from <br />two previous HR Study Sessions. Court Administrator Demory was present to answer questions and <br />provide any additional information needed. The proposal would require an MOU with Union 792 CH. <br />Commissioner Jewell and Commissioner Osiadacz expressed concerns about opening up the union <br />contract mid-cycle, and questioned the implications it may have with other employee groups and/or <br />departments around the County. Commissioner Jewell suggested that the proposal be rewritten to be <br />specific to the circumstances of the court and to leave no room for outside interpretation. <br />Commissioner Osiadacz and Commissioner O’Brien agreed with Commissioner Jewell’s suggestion. <br />Director Young will work with Commissioner Jewell on a draft MOU in preparation for future discussion. <br /> <br />3. STAFFING DISCUSSION/DECISION – TREASURER’S OFFICE/DEPUTY TREASURER <br />The Commissioners discussed the Treasurer’s plan to add a Deputy Treasurer position to his staff. The <br />Commissioners noted that the Treasurer must have the necessary documents signed prior to moving <br />forward with the position as these documents create funding for the position. Director Young noted <br />that part of the future discussion will include staffing changes due an upcoming vacancy in the <br />Treasurer’s Office. The Treasurer was not present for this discussion so further discussion will be held <br />for the next HR Study Session. <br /> <br />4. CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELECTED OFFICIAL WAGES <br />Director Young presented a Resolution for signature that would adopt Elected Official wages for 2019- <br />2022. The Resolution was created based on the compensation strategy recommended by the Citizens’ <br />Advisory Committee on Salaries for Elected Officials, and the implementation plan discussed at the