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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONERS’ CONFERENCE ROOM
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY 11:00 AM MAY 29, 2018
Board members present: Chair Laura Osiadacz and Vice‐Chair Obie O'Brien
Board members absent: Commissioner Paul Jewell
Others: IT Director Jim Goeben
REGULAR MEETING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Meeting called to order at 11:00 AM.
SMARTGOV IMPLEMENTATION
Mr. Goeben provided an update of the SMARTGOV implementation: the public portal is live, the
previous software was turned off and will be decommissioned July 1, 2018, and IT will be working with
the vendor on June 1, 2018 to begin connecting Laserfiche to SMARTGOV.
POLICY – WEBSITE REVIEW CYCLE
The board modified Technology Policy 11 ‐ Websites changing reviews from semi‐annual to annual.
POLICY – VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEMS
The board adopted Technology Policy 15 ‐ Video Monitoring Systems with an edit to require Security
Committee review/recommendation and board approval.
EMAIL ORGANIZATION PLANS
The board reviewed submitted department/office email organization plans and will contact
departments/offices with questions.
EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTS
The board had no concerns restricting internal email distribution lists to internal senders.
Meeting adjourned at 11:40 AM.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Jim Goeben, IT Director Laura Osiadacz, Chair
MEMO
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Jim Goeben, IT Director
Date: May 29, 2018
Subject: Proposed changes to Technology Policy 11 – Websites
In its April 23rd regular meeting with IT, the board asked for draft policy changes setting the website
review cycle to annual. The following changes are offered for your consideration.
Technology Policy 11 - Websites
Kittitas County Technology Policy Manual
11.4.6.1 Semiannual Annual review
An semiannual review of a department’s web sites must be conducted by the DH/EO to ensure
accuracy, completeness, and awareness of content. See KCIT User Wiki – Web Site Review by
DH/EOs (including SiteCheck). The DH/EO must complete the review within 30 days of notice.
The Lower District, Upper District, and Superior Court Administrators and the Clerk of the
Board of County Commissioners may perform the review on behalf of their elected officials.
MEMO
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Jim Goeben, IT Director
Date: May 29, 2018
Subject: Proposed new Technology Policy 15 ‐ Video Monitoring Systems
At its April 12, 2018 retreat the Security Committee requested IT draft a policy for the use of video
monitoring equipment. The following draft was reviewed by the Security Committee and the IT
Committee, and is offered for your consideration.
Kittitas County Technology Policy Manual
15. Video Monitoring Systems
15.1 Summary
This policy sets requirements for non-recording video monitoring systems used by Kittitas
County offices and departments. It does not cover the courthouse security video surveillance
system. The primary purpose of these video monitoring systems is to assist with safety of
employees and security of facilities by providing views of obscured areas.
15.2 References
1. RCW 9.73.030(1) Intercepting, recording, or divulging private communication—Consent
required—Exceptions.
15.3 Definitions
15.3.1 Video monitoring camera
A mounted video camera used to view county facilities and/or people in county facilities,
primarily for security purposes.
15.3.2 Video monitor
The display used to view video monitoring camera images for safety and security purposes.
15.4 Policy
15.4.1 Authorization
The county’s Security Committee must pre-approve requests for video monitoring systems.
Kittitas County reserves the right to install monitoring cameras in work areas for safety and
security purposes.
15.4.2 Recording
Monitoring system shall not record audio or video.
15.4.3 Typical use
Doors through which employees cannot see create a security and safety risk. Video monitoring
cameras are generally placed on the public side of such doors, and video monitors just inside
those doors.
15.4.4 Restricted use
Video monitoring cameras shall not be used in non-public areas or hidden from public view.
Video monitoring equipment covered in this policy shall not connect to the county network.
The state of Washington prohibits the recording of conversations or meetings unless the consent
of all parties involved is obtained. As such, recordings without permission of the employer are
prohibited in all county locations. RCW 9.73.030(1)
15.4.5 System purchase and management
The IT department is responsible for recommending and purchasing equipment. IT will
configure and support only equipment it recommends and purchases.
The department/office is responsible for funding the purchase, installation materials needed by
Maintenance, and replacement of video monitoring equipment.
15.4.6 No expectation of privacy
Employee shall have no expectation of privacy in public areas of the courthouse.
15.5 Responsibilities
15.5.1 DH/EO/designee
Department Heads, Elected Officials, and their Designees shall:
1. Obtain approval from the Security Committee prior to requesting purchase and
installation of video monitoring equipment.
2. Fund video monitoring equipment.
3. Submit a purchase request to have IT purchase the equipment.
15.5.2 Employees
1. Employees should contact their supervisor or HR if they have questions about this policy.
15.5.3 Information Technology
1. Specify standard equipment.
2. Purchase, configure, and maintain IT recommended and purchased equipment.