HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-05-minutes-law-and-justice-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY
LAW AND JUSTICE STUDY SESSION MINUTES (SPECIAL MEETING)
COMMISSIONERS' AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 - ELLENSBURG
Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY 1 1:30 PM I August 5, 2021
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz and
Commissioner Cory Wright.
Others: Sheriff Clay Myers.
Emergency Notification — Sheriff Myers indicated that historically we look at declaration and impact of
emergency. Board indicated they should get a call on civil disturbance. Vice -Chairman Osiadacz
recommended notification before the public.
Budget Impact — Contract with ICAC in support with computer forensic subscription — Sheriff Myers
mentioned that the ICAC contract was approved recently. The annual subscription is $11,000 and will be
plugged into the budget. Once established local interlocal agreements with agencies will occur. Sheriff
anticipated putting this together this year and will apply in 2022 for grants.
Update/status transitions of Search & Rescue (SAR) operations to Upper County - Sheriff Myers
indicated working with Mark Cook, Public Works on basic items and looking at revisions which there
will be stages for capital projects. Vice-chairman Osiadacz mentioned could get state funding.
Update on Inmate Medical — Sheriff Myers said that insurance for doctor and clinics inmate medical is
higher risk and over $100,000 as to what they are paying, and we are trying to find our own doctor and
looking at different options. Commission Wright suggested to Sheriff Myers to speak with Lisa Young
as she may contact Risk Pool to see if we can pool with other counties.
Other Business — Sheriff Myers mentioned body cameras; and that he budgeted $78,000 for in car
cameras. Possible to apply more as we would look at a one-time purchase. Chairman Wachsmith said the
Board will be meeting with Judy for the American Rescue Funds plan. Sheriff Myers said he is looking
at 60 -month service contract and will still need to come up with $70,000 this year. Both Jim Goeben and
IT are on board with the system and more to follow. Sheriff said Option A is pull from American Rescue;
Option B —portion of $180,000 and $10,000 from ICAC and then budget $390,000 a year. The $390,000
is all program (body cameras, tasers, etc.). Sheriff said that proposals are being put together to upgrade
the Courthouse cameras.
Meeting adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
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Kim Dawson
2020-12-02 MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman