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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON AGENDA SESSION REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. AUGUST 4, 2020
Board members present via WebEx: Chairman Brett Wachsmith; Vice-Chairman
Laura Osiadacz and Commissioner Cory Wright.
Others via WebEx: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Jerry Pettit,
Auditor; Clay Myers, Sheriff; Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor; Mandy
Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II; Taylor Crouch, Deputy Clerk of
the Board I; Katrina Mankus, Juvenile Court Administrator; Mark Cook,
Public Works Director/Interim Engineer; Neil Caulkins, Deputy
Prosecutor; Darren Higashiyama, Chief Deputy; and 1 member of the
public.
Kittitas County is currently in Phase 3 and in person participation is
prohibited. The public was encouraged to join the meeting by joining a
WebEx event online.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wachsmith called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
Chairman Wachsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COUNTY EMPLOYEES – NONE PROCLAMATIONS - NONE AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS - NONE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve the Agenda, as presented.
Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. CONSENT AGENDA
The Agenda Study Session had been cancelled for Monday August 3, 2020
and therefore the Board would be reviewing all items individually prior
to making any motions. At the conclusion of reviewing each item:
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Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Commissioner Osiadacz. Motion carried 3-0. MINUTES
DATE MINUTES
2/24/2020 CDS Study Session
3/9/2020 CDS Study Session
3/23/2020 CDS Study Session
4/10/2020 Planning Update Covid-19
4/13/2020 CDS Study Session
4/27/2020 CDS Study Session
5/11/2020 CDS Study Session
5/11/2020 CDS Study Session
5/25/2020 CDS Study Session
5/26/2020 CDS Study Session
6/9/2020 HR Study Session
6/22/2020 PW Study Session
6/23/2020 HR Study Session
7/13/2020 PW Study Session
7/14/2020 SW/Maintenance
7/20/2020 Agenda Study Session
7/20/2020 Office Admin
7/27/2020 Office Admin
7/27/2020 IT Study Session
7/27/2020 PW Study Session
7/28/2020 HR Study Session
7/29/2020 Emergency Meeting
8/3/2020 Dept. Head—Cancelled
8/11/2020 HR Study Session
AGREEMENT KRISTI HUNZIKER JUVENILE
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County on
behalf of Kittitas County Superior Court, Juvenile Court Services, MSW,
LICSW, CSOTP for Special Sex Offender Disposition Alternative evaluation
and treatment for youth determined to be eligible by the Court, from
September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
SET PUBLIC HEARING PARKE CREEK ROAD PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider the proposed establishment
of an additional 4.1 miles of Parke Creek Road, to be held on Tuesday
August 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium, Room 109,
Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5th Avenue Ellensburg, WA and to
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authorize the Clerk to publish said notice.
SET PUBLIC HEARING THOMPSON CANYON ROAD PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider the proposed establishment
of Thompson Canyon Road, to be held on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 2:00
p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium, Room 109, Kittitas County
Courthouse 205 West 5th Avenue Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk
to publish said notice.
AGREEMENT TRAVELER’S INN PUBLIC HEALTH
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County and
the Traveler’s Inn from July 1, 2020 through July 30, 2020 with a
renewal of additional 30-day periods if needed.
AGREEMENT FISH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PUBLIC HEALTH
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County and
FISH Community Food Bank, for Out of Home Services beginning July 1,
2020 for a period of 30 days, and maybe renewed for an additional 30-day
period upon an amendment for renewal by the parties.
AGREEMENT FISH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PUBLIC HEALTH
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County and
FISH Community Food Bank, for In-Home Services beginning May 18, 2020
and continuing for a period of one year or until the end of the COVID-19
Emergency Declaration in Kittitas County, whichever is first.
AGREEMENT ACCURATE ELECTRIC UNLIMITED, INC. SHERIFF
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County and
Accurate Electric Unlimited, Inc. in the amount of $19,622.00 to provide
and install a duress system in the Jail.
AGREEMENT ACCURATE ELECTRIC UNLIMITED, INC. SHERIFF
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County and
Accurate Electric Unlimited, Inc. in the amount of $6,779.48 to provide
electromagnetic front door locks for the Jail public entry.
RESOLUTION 2020-141 THOMPSON PARK SHERIFF
Approve Resolution No. 2020-141, Authorizing Naming the County Owned
Property at the Ponds on Naneum Road North of Vantage Highway to
“Thompson Park” in honor of Deputy Ryan Thompson for his dedication and
service in Law Enforcement as he was murdered in the line of duty on
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March 19, 2019. CORRESPONDENCE – NONE ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – NONE CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Dani Bolyard said she had previously submitted information and copies of
Petitions to Add an Advisory Vote to this year’s ballot to create
Liberty State from the 20 Washington State counties east of the Cascade
Crest. Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor provided information to the
Board on the request and stated for a variety of reasons Kittitas County
cannot legally place such a measure on the ballot. The Board of County
Commissioners cannot write a letter expressing an opinion about a
political cause or campaign either.
Chairman Wachsmith noted how the Board could not take action on any
items that are not on an Agenda. BOARD DISCUSSION/DECISION ITEMS - NONE MISCELLANEOUS - NONE EXECUTIVE SESSION – NONE ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Julie Kjorsvik Brett Wachsmith, Chairman