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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY 2:00 P.M. JULY 17, 2018
Board members present: Chairman Laura Osiadacz and Vice-Chairman
Obie O’Brien. Excused: Commissioner Cory Wright.
Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Erin Moore, WRP
Coordinator; Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor; Robin Read, Public
Health Administrator; Amy Cziske, Fiscal Tech. II; Peter Dykstra,
Special Appointed Deputy Prosecutor; Bill Clarke, Special Appointed
Deputy Prosecutor; Lisa Murray, Administrative Assistant; Jerry
Pettit, Auditor; Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor; and 7 members of
the public.
PUBLIC HEARING RESALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY TREASURER
At 2:00 p.m. CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ opened a Public Hearing to consider
approving the Resale of Tax Title Property.
LISA MURRAY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT said they have received
multiple applications for the Resale of Tax Title properties,
including one from the City of Cle Elum for 2 parcels. They have
contacted the Assessor’s Office and Public Works Department and they
do not see any reason to maintain the properties. She recommended
the Board authorize the sale of Tax Title properties and to move
forward with allowing the Treasurer to hold an auction in order to
get the properties back onto the County tax rolls. MS. MURRAY noted
there are fees owed to the Kittitas Reclamation District and those
numbers had not been included. CHRIS HORNER, DEPUTY PROSECUTOR
indicated the Board could set a minimum bid at whatever amount they
want, even if it is less than the amount of taxes, interest, costs,
and owed. The proceeds would first be used to reimburse the County
for the costs of foreclosure, and then the remainder would go to
those funds created and maintained by general tax levies, as well as
the KRD’s irrigation assessments. If the minimum bid amount is set
at less than what is owed, KRD and the general tax funds would each
receive a pro-rate share.
THOSE PRESENT & TESTIFYING: JEFF SLOTHOWER, KITTITAS RECLAMATION
DISTRICT’S ATTORNEY requested the Board to set a minimum bid that
would ensure recovery of the Irrigation District’s liens, whether
it’s to the public or direct negotiations with the City of Cle Elum.
CHAD STEVENS questioned if the properties had to be purchased
together. RYAN CALHOUN spoke in favor of authorizing the sale of Tax
Title properties. THERE BEING NO OTHERS REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE
PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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COMMISSIONER O’BRIEN moved to authorize the sale of Tax Tile
properties and direct the Treasurer’s office to hold an auction as
well as enter into direct negotiations with the City of Cle Elum,
and to ensure all liens and taxes are included in the purchase
price. CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
PUBLIC HEARING WATER RIGHTS – JAMES & HAZEL TREAT COMMISSIONERS
At 2:16 p.m. CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ opened a Public Hearing to consider
the Purchase of Water Rights from James and Hazel Treat.
ERIN MOORE, WRP COORDINATOR provided a Staff Report on the Treat
Water Rights purchase. The total amount of price for the water
right transfer is $468,155.40.
BILL CLARKE, SPECIAL DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY explained the
history of the Purchase and Sale Agreement which had been done about
a year ago. He said the action by the Board of County Commissioners
would allow them to proceed to closing, which doesn’t need to be
done within the hearing. PAUL DEMPSY, ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE
TREAT’S provided a history of the request and said both he and his
clients have appreciated the cooperative spirit by all
representatives who’ve been involved in the matter.
THERE BEING NO OTHERS REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF
THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
RESOLUTION 2018-115 TREAT WATER RIGHTS PUBLIC HEALTH
COMMISSIONER O’BRIEN moved to approve Resolution No. 2018-115,
Authorizing Closing on the Treat Water Right. CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ
seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
Meeting adjourned at 2:29 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Julie Kjorsvik Laura Osiadacz, Chairman