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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON WEBEX SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY 4:30 P.M. MARCH 11, 2021
Board members present via Webex: Chairman Brett Wachsmith; Vice-
Chairman Laura Osiadacz; and Commissioner Cory Wright.
Others via Webex: Taylor Crouch, Administrative Assistant; Mark
Cook, Public Works Director; Kady Porterfield, KVEC Director; Ken
Grannan, Airport Director; and Kristi More, The Ferguson Group. SPECIAL MEETING INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES COMMISSIONERS
At 4:30 p.m. Chairman Wachsmith opened a Special Meeting to have a
discussion on Kittitas County’s Infrastructure Priorities.
Kristi More, The Ferguson Group discussed some of the Federal budget
steps with the new Administration and changes that would allow some
local projects to apply for funding. There are multiple processes in
play this year.
There was discussion on the projects in the County and what was on
the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
Director Porterfield explained the projects in mind for KVEC. Ms.
More stated that those could be rolled into one project and may do
well since KVEC is the home for some Emergency Management
Operations, which is a high priority currently.
Director Cook explained the projects for Public Works. High priority
was held for I-90 corridor improvements and a Lower County Shop.
Director Grannan explained projects for the Airport. Ms. More also
stated these could be rolled into one ask for the airport.
The BOCC discussed their priority for projects which included a new
Courthouse, Transfer Station, and Upper County Shop.
Ms. More stated she could compile all the projects stated for
submission.
Meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Taylor Crouch Brett Wachsmith, Chairman