2017-05-02-minutes-commissioners-agenda

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05/02/2017 MINUTES 1 COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON AGENDA SESSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. MAY 2, 2017 Board members present: Chairman Paul Jewell; Vice-Chairman Laura Osiadacz and Commissioner Obie O’Brien. Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II; Dan Carlson, CDS Director; Mark Cook, Public Works Director; Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor; Jerry Pettit, Auditor and 28 members of the public. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jewell called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Jewell led the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COUNTY EMPLOYEES - NONE PROCLAMATIONS PROCLAMATION ROSLYN’S No. 1 MINE COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Osiadacz moved to approve a Proclamation declaring May 10, 2017 as “Roslyn’s No.1 Mine: Coal Miner’s Remembrance Day” in Kittitas County and encouraged citizens to join them in celebrating and honoring the 125th Anniversary of the event as presented. Commissioner O’Brien seconded. Commissioner Osiadacz shared how proud she is of the pride that the Community has to this day and their support of their ancestors. She explained that it was a tragic day/event but out of it they worked hard to create a better life and to continue the culture, showing the true grit of the Community. She stated that she is very thankful to be a part of the Community and thanked everyone in attendance for showing up and showing their support. Commissioner O’Brien stated that it was a dramatic event that impacted the heart of our States western pioneer Community and it speaks to how resilient they are. He stated that the Board is honored to acknowledge this anniversary and thanked Commissioner Osiadacz for spear-heading and putting the Proclamation together. Chairman Jewell expressed how moved he was listening to the names be read from the Proclamation of the 125th Anniversary of event. He