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Airport Study Session
WebeX Conference
Regular Meeting
Monday 11:00 AM October 12, 2020
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Brett Wachsmith; Vice Chairman, Laura Osiadacz and
Commissioner Cory Wright.
OTHERS PRESENT: Benjamin West, Ken Grannan, Greg Zempel, Neil Caulkins, Marlene Pfeifer,
Brian McElroy, Nancy Lillquist, Mandy Buchhulz, Taylor Crouch, Nick Zito., Brian Lenz, Terry
LaRue, Kristin Ashely,
Meeting Called to Order by, Chairman Brett Wachsmith at 11:02 AM
Airport Advisory Committee Restructuring: Study Session
Benjamin West opened with discussion regarding the reasons for restructuring the airport
advisory committee and under what direction that was performed.
Two representatives from the Airport Advisory Committee were given an opportunity to speak,
both Marlene Pfeifer and Brian McElroy voiced their concerns regarding poor communication,
transparency and the inability to review important issues for the airport. Discussion continued
regarding past concerns, and how to move forward, with clarification if the BoCC wanted to
suspend the committee or not.
BoCC commented they do not want to suspend the committee at this time and further
discussion for proper reorganization is necessary.
Reorganizing the Airport Advisory Committee discussion covered clarification on Committee
responsibilities and review criteria. With input from Prosecuting Attorney Greg Zempel and
others led to a motion by Commissioner Cory Wright as follows.
Motion by Commissioner Wright.
A motion to form a sub-committee that includes Commissioner Cory Wright, Airport Staff
(Benjamin West and Ken Grannan), Advisory Committee Chair and Vice Chair, to discuss issues
and develop a set of expectations and understandings around this with updates at the
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November Study Session and Airport Advisory Committee meeting and a final product draft at
the December Study Session and Airport Advisory Committee meeting with the final vote in
January.
The motion was Seconded by Vice-Chairman, Commissioner Laura Osiadacz.
Discussion continued to suggest a member of the BoCC sit on the Advisory Committee as a non-
voting member to help facilitate productive communication.
Motion Passed. Chairman Wachsmith, Vice Chairman Osiadacz – yay; Commissioner Wright’s
motion.
Hanger Lease Discussion: Study Session
Benjamin West informed the BoCC on current lease updates and requested advise on how to
proceed on development of revised lease templates for each type of Airport Lease. It was
suggested to continue moving forward with assistance from the Pro secutors office and Airport
Advisory Committee to develop these leases. Benjamin also discussed the need for future
public hearings on upcoming leases, these will be requested at the next BoCC meeting.
Airport Goals: Study Session
Discussion of the airport goals as an update to the BoCC on progression at Bowers Field by
Benjamin West. The goals included Airport Minimum Standards, Tracking of Critical Flight
Operations, SRE (Snow Removal Equipment) Operations and Updated Lease Docum ents.
Meeting was adjourned by Chairman, Commissioner Wachsmith at 11:57 AM.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DIRECTOR OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Benjamin West Brett Wachsmith, Chairman