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KITTITAS COUNTY
AIRPORT STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 - ELLENSBURG
Regular Meeting
MONDAY 11:00 AM September 13, 2021
Board members present: Chair Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner Laura Osiadacz, and
Commissioner Cory Wright
Others: Ken Grannan and David Welz
Meeting Call to Oder: Chair Brett Wachsmith 11:00AM
Request to Bid:
Director Grannan reported the Airport’s intent to bring the Agricultural Lands to bid at
the next regular BoCC meeting. Bids should open up on 9/21/2021 and close at 1600 on
10/8/2021. Special instructions will be issued to prevent any potential unfair bidding practices.
Only one bid will be accepted per ranch, per parcel.
Commissioners Wachsmith and Osiadacz recommended use the Secretary of State
databases to ensure only one vote is originating per ranch. Commissioner Osiadacz further
recommended Director Grannan speak to the Prosecutor about including language in the lease to
void the agreement in the event that malfeasance is discovered in the bidding process.
Budget Requests:
Director Grannan expressed the need for additional funds in the budgeting process. With
the requirement of the Airport Department to manage more of the Agricultural Lands, more
capital equipment will need to be purchased. Director Grannan further expressed the need for
funds to mitigate the Ellensburg Pallet Company site and to remove old foundations spread
throughout the business park.
Director Grannan requested the continued use of Admission Tax funds to pay for the
Administrative Assistant position at the Airport. Commissioners Wachsmith and Osiadacz
discussed the need to review Admission Tax funds as whole, with new funds being awarded to
the Public Health Department.
Commissioner Wright inquired on the potential of the Airport to purchase/build a
maintenance shop and the EBDA building. Director Grannan reported the need to purchase/build
a maintenance shop is potentially curtailed due to potential private investment on the Airport. He
also reported a lack of response on the part of EBDA concerning the potential sale of the
building on Lot C-1A.
AAC – Economic Subcommittee:
Director Grannan provided an update and expressed his gratitude for the work being done
by the Airport Advisory Committee’s Economic Development Subcommittee. With current
zoning requirements some of the items being brought up by the subcommittee will need to be
tabled until the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County is
completed.
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Director Grannan reports that once the Subcommittee has completed their efforts the
Airport Department will reach out to Centerfuse, the Chamber of Commerce, and Commercial
Real Estate Consultants to further market the Bowers Field Business Park.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None
Meeting adjourned at 11:45am.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
David Welz Brett Wachsmith, Chairman