HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-22-minutes-hr-study-sessionCOMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
WEBEX
REGULAR MEETING
HR STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY 10:00 AM 12/22/2020
Board members present: Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz
Others: Katrina Mankus, Lisa Young, Jeanne Killgore, three members of the public
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM.
REQUEST TO APPROVE THE 2021-2023 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME 2658
(APPRAISERS)
HR Director Young presented the Board with the 2021-2023 collective bargaining agreement with
AFSCME 2658, stating that it is ready for signature. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve the
2021-2023 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 2658 (Appraisers). Commissioner Osiadacz
seconded the motion. Motion was approved; 2:0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – RCW 42.30.140(4)(B) THAT PORTION OF A MEETING DURING WHICH THE
GOVERNING BODY IS PLANNING OR ADOPTING THE STRATEGY OR POSITION TO BE TAKEN BY THE
GOVERNING BODY DURING THE COURSE OF ANY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PROFESSIONAL
NEGOTIATIONS, OR GRIEVANCE OR MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS, OR REVIEWING THE PROPOSALS
MADE IN THE NEGOTIATIONS OR PROCEEDINGS WHILE IN PROGRESS.
The Board entered executive session at 10:04 AM to discuss union negotiations with an anticipated
length of ten minutes. Anticipated action: direction to staff. The Board exited executive session at
10:14 AM. Action taken: direction to staff to proceed as discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – RCW 42.30.110(g) TO EVALUATE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APPLICANT FOR
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT OR TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE. HOWEVER,
SUBJECT TO RCW 42.30.140(4), DISCUSSION BY A GOVERNING BODY OF SALARIES, WAGES, AND
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT TO BE GENERALLY APPLIED WITHIN THE AGENCY SHALL OCCUR
IN A MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND WHEN A GOVERNING BODY ELECTS TO TAKE FINAL ACTION
HIRING, SETTING THE SALARY OF AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE OR CLASS OF EMPLOYEES, OR
DISCHARGING OR DISCIPLINING AN EMPLOYEE, THAT ACTION SHALL BE TAKEN IN A MEETING OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC.
The Board entered executive session at 10:16 AM to discuss the performance of a public employee for
an anticipated length of five minutes. Anticipated action: direction to staff. The Board exited executive
session at 10:21 AM. Action taken: direction to staff to proceed as discussed.
COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
WEBEX
REGULAR MEETING
HR STUDY SESSION
DISCUSSION/DECISION – 2021 CPI ADJUSTMENT FOR NON-UNION WAGE RANGES
Director Young summarized that, per personnel policy 5.1: Wage Administration, in years when the
County does not conduct a wage survey the Board may increase non-union wage ranges by the CPI
amount. This wage range adjustment would only affect staff who are either currently at the bottom or
the top of their wage scale. Commissioner Wachsmith requested a financial report to better understand
how a CPI adjustment might affect the 2021 budget. Commissioner Osiadacz agreed. Director Young
will run a report and bring it to the next study session.
Director Young inquired if the Board is still interested in looking at implementing step scales for non-
union staff. Commissioners Wachsmith and Osiadacz commented that they are not opposed to the idea,
but would like to see the potential budget impact. Director Young will bring back more information at
the next study session.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 AM.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Lisa Young, HR Director Brett Wachsmith, Chairman