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Home My WebLink About2021-03-16-minutes-commissioners-agenda 03/16/2021 MINUTES 1 COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON AGENDA SESSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. MARCH 16, 2021 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; Mandy Buchholz, Administrative Supervisor; Mark Cook, Public Works Director; Darren Higashiyama, Chief Deputy; Kasey Knudson, Special Programs Manager; Taylor Crouch, Administrative Assistant; Steve Panattoni, Jail Superintendent; Dan Carlson, CDS Director; Jeremy Johnston, Planning Official; Cody Cupp, HHW Supervisor; Josh Fredrickson, Engineer; Ken Grannan, Airport Director; Kady Porterfield, Event Center Director; and Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor. Kittitas County is currently in Phase 2 of the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” and in person participation is allowed however, we are currently unable to meet the regulations required Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 et seq. 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 PROCLAMATION NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH COMMISSIONERS Vice-Chairman Osiadacz moved to approve a Proclamation for National County Government Month in April 2021 and to encourage all County officials, employees, schools, and residents to participate in County government celebration activities. Commissioner Wright seconded. Motion carried 3-0. 03/16/2021 MINUTES 2 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Justin Turnbull, County Surveyor was recognized for obtaining his Right- of-Way Professional Certification. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice-Chairman Osiadacz moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Commissioner Wright seconded. Motion carried 3-0. CONSENT AGENDA The Agenda Study Session had been cancelled for Monday March 15, 2021, and therefore the Board would be reviewing all items individually prior to making any motions. At the conclusion of reviewing each item Vice-Chairman Osiadacz moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Commissioner Wright seconded. Motion carried 3-0. MINUTES DATE MINUTES 1/21/2021 Board of Health 2/1/2021 Executive Session 2/8/2021 Airport Study Session 2/9/2021 Solid Waste/Maint. 2/10/2021 EC Study Session 2/22/2021 CDS Study Session 2/22/2021 PW Study Session 2/23/2021 Mental Health Tax Proposal Update 2/24/2021 DPW Workshop 3/1/2021 Agenda Study Session 3/1/2021 Office Admin 3/2/2021 Agenda Session 3/2/2021 2pm Public Hearing 3/3/2021 State Auditor Exit Conference 3/5/2021 DPW Workshop 3/8/2021 Dept. Head 3/8/2021 CDS Study Session 3/8/2021 PW Study Session 3/9/2021 HR Study Session 3/15/2021 Dept. Head 3/22/2021 Dept. Head 3/29/2021 Dept. Head 03/16/2021 MINUTES 3 RESOLUTION 2021-040 TENT STRUCTURES EVENT CENTER Approve Resolution No. 2021-040, Awarding a Bid to Purchase Tent Structures for the Kittitas Valley Event Center from ESAPCO (dba Farm Tek) in the amount of $30,556.67, including tax and delivery. AGREEMENT THE WATERSHED COMPANY CDS Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement for Phase II Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Review and Draft Update, in the total amount of $57,000.00. AGREEMENT PAINTCARE WASHINGTON LLC SOLID WASTE Approve an Agreement between PaintCare Washington LLC and the Kittitas County for the Washington Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Moderate Risk Waste Drop-Off Site Operation. AGREEMENT ENTRUST PUBLIC HEALTH Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement between Entrust and Kittitas County amending the pay rate to provide employment day activities for the Developmental Disabilities Program, from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. AGREEMENT ELMVIEW PUBLIC HEALTH Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement between Elmview and Kittitas County amending the pay rate to provide employment day activities for the Developmental Disabilities Program, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. RESOLUTION 2021-041 WA STATE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SHERIFF Approve Resolution No. 2021-041, Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to perform Boating Safety and Education in Kittitas County. AGREEMENT WA STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF Approve Amendment A to Grant Agreement Number E20-270 between the Washington State Military Department and the US Department of Homeland Security and the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office for the period January 27, 2021 through December 31, 2021. RESOLUTION 2021-042 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHERIFF Approve Resolution No. 2021-042, Authorizing an Extension of the 03/16/2021 MINUTES 4 Interlocal Agreement between the Washington State Department of Corrections and Kittitas County for the Housing of Inmates from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. AGREEMENT WA STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF Approve Grant Agreement E21-187 between the Washington State Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, in the amount of $11,096.00 from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021 as part of the ongoing Homeland Security Grants that are managed through the Region 7 Interlocal Agreement. RESOLUTION 2021-043 KITTITAS COUNTY CONSERVATION DIST. PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2021-043, Authorizing the Chairman’s Signature on an Interlocal Agreement between the Kittitas County Flood Control Zone District and the Kittitas County Conservation District. RESOLUTION 2021-044 CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2021-044, Awarding a Contract to Contech Engineered Solutions in the amount of $36,713.70, to supply a 30’ Steel Modular Bridge and authorize the Public Works Director to sign contract documents. RESOLUTION 2021-045 CITY OF ELLENSBURG PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2021-045, Authorizing the Chairman’s Signature on an Interlocal Agreement between the Kittitas County Flood Control Zone District and the City of Ellensburg in the amount of $111,637.00 relating to the Reecer Creek Flood Hazard Reduction and Floodplain Restoration Project. RESOLUTION 2021-046 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2021-046, Authorizing the Chairman’s Signature on Amendment No. 1 to the Jacobs Engineering Group Task Order No. 3 increasing the amount from $46,691.00 to $67,402.00 for the Spring Creek Restoration Plan. RESOLUTION 2021-047 HLA ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING, INC. PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2021-047, Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Sign Task Order No. 1 with HLA Engineering and Surveying, Inc. in the amount of $80,000.00 for the Final Design of the Kachess Road Culvert Replacement Project. CORRESPONDENCE – NONE 03/16/2021 MINUTES 5 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - NONE CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE BOARD DISCUSSION/DECISION ITEMS POLICY AIRPORT LEASING POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AIRPORT Ken Grannan, Airport Director provided draft of Airport Leasing Policy for future development at the Bowers Field, which was recommended for approval by the Airport Advisory Committee (AA) and subcommittee. Commissioner Wright moved to table the item until Thursday March 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Special Meeting, to allow additional time to review the materials. Vice-Chairman Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. MISCELLANEOUS - NONE EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:48 a.m. Chairman Wachsmith announced the Board would recess into Executive Session with Mark Cook, Public Works Director and Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor for 5 minutes to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased price. No action was anticipated. At 10:53 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action was taken. At 10:54 a.m. Chairman Wachsmith announced the Board would recess into Executive Session with Dan Carlson, CDS Director; Jeremy Johnston, Planning Official; and Mark Cook, Public Works Director, for 20 minutes to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. No action anticipated. At 11:14 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action was taken. Chairman Wachsmith had left the meeting. Vice-Chairman Osiadacz announced the Board would recess back into Executive Session for another 15 minutes to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, 03/16/2021 MINUTES 6 or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. No action anticipated. At 11:30 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Julie Kjorsvik Brett Wachsmith, Chairman