HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-12-minutes-ec-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY
EC STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG
Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM August 12, 2020
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith (via Webex), Vice -Chairman Laura
Osiadacz (via Webex), Commissioner Cory Wright (via Webex)
Others: Kady Porterfield (Event Center Director), Lacie Dawson (Event Center Program
Manager) — (both via Webex)
1. Call to Order: Chairman Wachsmith called the meeting to order at 10:00am
2. Approval of Resolution to Amend Rodeo Contract: A force majeure clause was added to the
contract, due to the current COVID situation.
Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve the updated rodeo contract. Commissioner
Osiadacz seconded. No discussion. Motion passes 3-0.
3. virtual Fair Update: Per Kady, the new website has been extremely helpful with the virtual
fair. We have been able to update the website very quickly as new information is available.
Buyer registration is now available for the livestock show. Kady has been working closely
with the livestock sale committee, especially in regard to coordinating technology and use of
Showorks for the auction.
4. Special Projects: Per Kady, the bowling alley fence needs to be repaired. Kady requested
direction on which department is responsible for the upkeep of the area. Per discussion,
Kady will work with Patti in Maintenance and KVEC will take the lead on repairs and
upkeep of the area.
Kady is working on getting estimates to fence in the remainder of the fairgrounds. There has
been difficulty in getting fence contractors to return calls.The main area to be fenced would
be around the Armory and city park.
Barn cleaning and painting is coming along. The goal is to complete the draft barn first as
the CWU Equestrianne team will be moving in over Labor Day Weekend.
Inmates will not be available until at least September, possibly longer. With the lack of
assistance, projects are coming along but at a bit slower pace.
5. KVEC County Rental Policy and Rates Discussion: Discussion on the best way to charge other
departments for use. Per Kady's previous discussions with Judy, the best way will likely be
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to invoice each department for use, no matter which fund their budget is under. Kady would
like to be able to present the information to the management team for budgeting purposes
very soon.
6. COVID-19 Updates/Planning: No discussion
7. Other Business: No discussion
Meeting adjourned at: 10:21 am
Kady Por er#ield
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman