HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-08-minutes-hr-study-sessionCOMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
WEBEX
REGULAR MEETING
HR STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY 10:00 AM 6/08/2021
Board members present: Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, Cory Wright
Others: Greg Zempel, Neil Caulkins, Christopher Horner, Elishia Harvill, Lisa Young, Jeanne Killgore
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:01 AM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) TO DISCUSS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTING THE
AGENCY MATTERS RELATING TO AGENCY ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS, OR TO DISCUSS WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL REPRESENTING THE AGENCY LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION TO WHICH THE
AGENCY, THE GOVERNING BODY, OR A MEMBER ACTING IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY IS, OR IS LIKELY TO
BECOME, A PARTY, WHEN PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE DISCUSSION IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN
AN ADVERSE LEGAL OR FINANICAL CONSEQUENCE TO THE AGENCY.
The Board entered executive session at 10:03 AM to discuss potential litigation for an anticipated length
of five minutes. Anticipated action: none. At 10:08 AM the Board extended executive session for an
additional five minutes. The Board exited executive session at 10:13 AM with no action taken.
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 to discuss the performance of a public employee at 10:19 AM for
five minutes. Anticipated action: none. At 10:24 AM the Board extended executive session for an
additional five minutes. At 10:29 AM the Board extended executive session again for an additional five
minutes. The Board exited executive session at 10:34 AM with no action taken.
DISCUSSION/DECISION – PROSECUTOR STAFFING
Prosecutor Zempel requested $8,000 per month from the general fund to fund a fifth civil deputy
prosecuting attorney. He explained that the position is needed to better serve county departments with
their legal needs. Commissioner Wright asked if the fifth position would share business partner
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responsibilities with the other deputies, or if the position would work in some other capacity.
Prosecutor Zempel responded that it would depend on what experience and skills the new deputy
would bring to the office. The Board approved the request and provided direction to move forward with
filling a fifth civil deputy prosecutor position.
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 10:47 AM to discuss a union matter for an anticipated length of
five minutes. Anticipated action: letter approval. At 10:52 AM the Board extended executive session for
an additional five minutes. The Board exited executive session at 10:47 AM. Action taken: letter
approved for Board signature.
DISCUSSION – JUNETEENTH DAY, 2022
HR Director Young summarized that the state legislature passed a measure making Juneteenth a legal
state holiday. She noted that the County’s unions will expect recognition of this holiday, and inquired if
the Board would like to make Juneteenth a County-wide paid holiday in 2022. The Board requested
time to think on it. Director Young will put the matter on a future agenda for further discussion.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 AM.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Lisa Young, HR Director Brett Wachsmith, Chairman