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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY 9:00 A.M. JANUARY 28, 2019
Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright; Vice-Chairman Brett
Wachsmith and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz.
Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II; Julie
Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board.
REGULAR MEETING OFFICE STAFF MEETING COMMISSIONERS
At 9:00 a.m. Chairman Wright 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 January 25, 2019.
PROPOSAL JURASSIC PARLIAMENT COMMISSIONERS
The Board reviewed a proposal from Ms. Ann Macfarlane, Professional
Registered Parliamentarian (Jurassic Parliament). They indicated
that they were in support of bringing her in as part of the BoCC
Office Retreat. Staff was directed to work with Ms. Macfarlane on
dates she might be able to come over and also encouraged to reach
out to Boards, Committee’s and Commission Clerks about have their
Chair’s attending, noting it would be first come first serve as they
are only allowed so many for the training.
CERTIFICATES SIGNATURE – LEADERSHIP ACADEMY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Wachsmith moved to authorize Board signature on
Certificates of Participation for the County Leadership Academy Part
One – The Why of Processes. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion
carried 3-0. The Board stated they would split up the Certificates
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and deliver them personally.
REPRESENTATIVE CHAMBER PRESENTATION COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Wright stated that he would represent the Board at the
invite from the Chamber for the retreat at the Driver House (Board
Room) on 2/26/19 for a 15 minute presentation beginning at 1:45 p.m.
to discuss any programs or projects that the County would like the
Chamber’s support on.
LETTER BOCC-SIGNATURE-HOBBS/KING/FEY/BARKIS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Wachsmith moved to authorize Board signature on letters
to Senator Hobbs, Representative Fey, Senator King and
Representative Barkis regarding a request for funding of I-90 Easton
to Cle Elum Project (MP70-85), as presented. Chairman Wright
seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
DISCUSSION FACEBOOK WEEKLY POSTS COMMISSIONERS
The Board determined for the week of January 28, 2019 they would
share a video-teaser re: Firewise that the Fire Adapted Communities,
along with other sponsors and the County helped share the cost to
develop. They also determined that they share a copy of the letter
the Board signed addressed to Senator Steve Hobbs, Representative
Jake Fey, Senator Curtis King and Representative Barkis Re: Request
for Funding of I-90 Easton to Cle Elum Project (MP70-85).
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
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-
Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II questioned which
Commissioner would like to be the lead on the Senior Center
Agreement with the City of Ellensburg. She stated that they received
an e-mail from Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor questioning who he
should work with as former County Commissioner Obie O’Brien had
previously offered to take it on but has since retired and they need
to continue on with updating the Agreement. The Board decided that
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they would have Commissioner Wachsmith be the lead and work with
Deputy Horner & the City of Ellensburg.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mandy Buchholz Cory Wright, Chairman