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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON CONFERENCE ROOM/WEBEX SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 3:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith and Vice-Chairman
Laura Osiadacz. Excused: Commissioner Cory Wright.
Others: Taylor Crouch, Administrative Assistant; Clay Myers,
Sheriff; Chris Whitsett, Inspector; Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the
Board; and Steve Panattoni, Jail Superintendent. SPECIAL MEETING MEETING WITH SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMISSIONERS
At 3:00 p.m. Chairman Wachsmith opened a Special Meeting to discuss
updates from the Sheriff’s Office.
Jail Medical- Sheriff Meyers explained that the current jail
agreement is expiring at the end of September. Steve Panattoni, Jail
Superintendent gave a brief history of medical in the jail. He
explained the pros and cons of running medical plans in the jail and
the legal expectations of services. Mr. Panattoni said they were at
good point to take a new look at the medical program and move to
something more sustainable. They were looking at hiring an ARNP to
take care of the medical needs. The Board was supportive of this
move and requested that a formal proposal be brought forward for
their consideration.
Funding Vehicle and Body Cameras- Chris Whitsett, Inspector stated
there were new laws taking effect on January 1st, and as things are
now, the Sheriff’s Office would not be in compliance. They would
need to purchase the equipment soon due to shipping and training
times to be ready for the new year. Inspector Whitsett showed the
Board the package of equipment they would like to purchase from
Axon, which includes 40 cameras and tasers. The Board was in support
of moving forward and gave direction to prepare the contracts to be
brought back for final Board decision.
Meeting adjourned at 3:44 p.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Taylor Crouch Brett Wachsmith, Chairman