HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-14-minutes-cds-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CDS Study Session
Regular Meeting
Monday September 14, 2020 -1:30 PM
BOCC Conference Room
WebEx
1. Call to Order
2. Request for Board Direction Regarding Code Amendment Banning Target Practice During
Burn Bans
3. Request for Board Direction Regarding Code Amendment Related to Code Enforcement
Inspections
4. Other business
5. Adjourn
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KITTITAS COUNTY
CDS STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, WEBEX
Regular Meeting
MONDAY 1:30 PM September 14, 2020
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman
Cory Wright, and Laura Osiadacz
Others: Dan Carlson, Jessica Miller, Toni Berkshire, Community
Development Services; Pat Nicholson, Fire Marshal; Neil
Caulkins, Prosecuting Attorney; Sherriff Clay Myers, Sherriff's
Office; Mark Cook, Candie Leader, Public Works; Patti Johnson,
Solid Waste; Benjamin West, Airport; and Six (6) Members of the
Public.
At 1:31 pm Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened the Community
Development Services Study Session.
Request for Board Direction Regarding Code Amendments Banning
Target Practice During Burn Bans
Director Carlson stated that a concerned citizen had approached
Commissioner Osiadacz regarding concerns about shooting during a
burn ban. Fire Marshal Nicholson stated that he does receive
calls regarding concerns about this and has investigated fires
that have been cause by shooting whether it be on public or
private land. He stated he does not have authority at this time
to enforce a ban on private property. Sheriff Myers stated he
would like to hear opinions of the public on this topic. A
member of the public stated they are the person that initially
called the Fire Marshal regarding the concern. They stated this
is usually not a concern, but with the current dry conditions it
seems an unnecessary hazard. Discussion occurred. Staff was
directed to bring this to the BoCC as an agenda item.
Request for Board Direction Regarding Code Amendment Related to
Code Enforcement Inspections
Director Carlson stated that currently the Code only allows the
Code Enforcement Officer to observe and document properties from
the public right of way, consent of the owner or get a search
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warrant. Neil Caulkins has compiled draft language for an
amendment that Code Enforcement would be able to go up the
driveway and ask permission to proceed as long as there is not a
no trespassing sign. If owner then says no to having permission,
then we would seek a search warrant. It was mentioned that the
Assessor's have a very broad ability and authority to enter a
property without permission. Director Carlson is looking for
direction to draft language and pursue this code amendment.
Discussion occurred. Staff was directed to bring to another
--study session with more information.
OTHER BUSINESS
Meeting adjourned at 2:29 pm
b*isica Miller
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman