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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
WEBEX
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY 9:00 A.M. AUGUST 17, 2020
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith Vice-Chairman Laura
Osiadacz, Cory Wright, Commissioner, (via WebEx).
Others Via WebEx: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mandy
Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II; Taylor Crouch, Deputy Clerk
of the Board I; Arden Thomas, WRP Manager; Lisa Young, HR Director.
REGULAR MEETING OFFICE STAFF MEETING COMMISSIONERS
At 9:00 a.m. Chairman Wachsmith opened the Office Administration
meeting.
CALENDAR WEEK AT A GLANCE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners reviewed their weekly calendars.
PAF/VOUCHERS REVIEW OF PAF’S & VOUCHERS COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners approved the County Vouchers and
PAF’s.
CORRESPONDENCE LOG REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE LOG COMMISSIONERS
The Correspondence Log for the week ending August 14, 2020 was
presented.
REQUEST RECLASSIFY WATER RESOUCES POSITION PUBLIC WORKS
Arden Thomas, Water Resources Program Manager stated that this is a
follow up to formally take action on the discussion that took place
during the Public Works Study Session on 7/27/20. She stated that
the Water Resources Specialist position would be classified at the
equivalent to a Planner 2 position. Chairman Wachsmith moved to
approve the request, as presented. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded.
Motion carried 3-0.
DISCUSSION BOARDS COMMITTEES COMMISSION STAFFING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Wright stated that he brought forward the topic for
conversation on behalf of the CDS Director. He stated that
department is currently down staff due to pregnancy’s and they have
a lot of foot traffic. They don’t feel like they have the time to
commit to Clerk the Public Lands Advisory Committee (PLAC) any
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longer. He stated he is trying to understand what the staffing
expectations are for that and has heard there is another department
feeling pressed for time and unable to keep staffing another
committee as well. He stated he thinks this is probably a bigger
conversation and fully understands that the BoCC Staff cannot take
on more as they are spread thin as well. Commissioner Osiadacz
outlined the expectations and the reasons behind why that Committee
belongs in CDS. The Board directed Staff to set up a meeting in
September and invite whoever has Staff that Clerks any of the
Boards, Committee’s or Commissions.
LETTER COUNTY BUDGET RETREAT LETTER COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve Chair signature on a letter to
the County Management Team regarding the Budget Retreat on
Wednesday. He noted that it included the discussed priorities that
were for 2021 the Board previously selected. Commissioner Osiadacz
seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
LETTER CHECKERBOARD PARTNERSHIP COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Osiadacz presented the Board with a letter of support
for the Checkerboard Partnership Effort. Commissioner Wright stated
he would like to make some edits and re-consider the letter with the
edits.
The Board directed Staff to place the amended letter on the BoCC
Agenda under Admin. Matters on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
DISCUSSION COMMISSIONERS SCHEDULES COMMISSIONERS
The Board discussed options for moving into the fall with the
anticipation of remote learning for their kids and expectations of
each-other regarding office coverage.
They agreed that if they were not committed offsite, or for a non
BoCC meeting they would be in the office.
REQUEST BOE GMAIL ACCOUNTS FOR 2020 COMMISSIONERS
Taylor Crouch, Deputy Clerk of the Board I requested the Board to
authorize her to work with IT and purchase Gmail Accounts for the
BOE 2020 season. She explained that since it’s all virtual, it will
be needed as she can’t hand out laptops and jump drives. She said
that it will be $30.00 dollars a month and she has it in her budget.
The Board approved the request as presented.
PLANNING COVID-19 COMMISSIONERS
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There were no updates.
DISCUSSION FACEBOOK WEEKLY POSTS COMMISSIONERS
The Board determined for the week of August 17, 2020 that they would
share on their Facebook page any Press Releases from Public Health
relating to COVID-19; as well as a reminder/update about the fire
dangers citizens face in the summer in Kittitas County; the tour
with Rep. Schrier that Commissioner Osiadacz participated in last
week; and also an explanation/update as to why the marina at Vantage
is closed.
OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL UPDATES
Meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mandy Buchholz Brett Wachsmith, Chairman