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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON AGENDA SESSION REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 18, 2022
Board members present: Chairman Laura Osiadacz; Vice-Chairman Cory
Wright; and Commissioner Brett Wachsmith.
Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mandy Buchholz,
Administrative Supervisor; Taylor Crouch, Administrative Assistant; Mark
Cook, Public Works Director; Kristine Foreman, Human Resources Director;
Karey Conner, Fiscal Tech III; Josh Fredrickson, Engineer; Dan Carlson,
CDS Director; Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor; Darren Higashiyama, Chief
Deputy; Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor; and 3 members of the public.
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 et seq., the public was
encouraged to join the meeting virtually or in person.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Osiadacz called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
Chairman Osiadacz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COUNTY EMPLOYEES – NONE PROCLAMATIONS – NONE AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Chairman Osiadacz thanked the Public Works Department employees who have
been working hard with the county-wide snow removal.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice-Chairman Wright moved to approve the Agenda, as presented.
Commissioner Wachsmith seconded. Motion carried 3-0. CONSENT AGENDA
At the conclusion of reviewing each item Vice-Chairman Wright moved to
approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Commissioner Wachsmith
seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
01/18/2022 MINUTES 2
MINUTES
DATE MINUTES
11/03/2021 Public Hearing
12/09/2021 Joint Mtg City of Ellensburg
12/22/2021 DLR Presentation
12/27/2021 CDS Study Session
1/03/2022 Office Admin
1/04/2022 Agenda Session
1/04/2022 2PM Public Hearing
1/05/2022 90 Day Review
1/05/2022 Sheriff Study Session
1/06/2022 Emergency
1/06/2022 Emergency
1/10/2022 Office Admin
1/10/2022 PW Study Session
1/10/2022 Planning Meeting
1/17/2022 Office Admin
SET PUBLIC HEARING MINIMUM STANDARDS, RULES, REGULATIONS AIRPORT
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider the minimum standards,
rules and regulations and design standards for Bowers Field Airport, to
be held on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners
Auditorium, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5th Avenue
Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk to publish said notice.
SET PUBLIC HEARING BOWERS FIELD LEASE POLICY AIRPORT
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider Bowers Field Lease Policy,
to be held on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Commissioners Auditorium, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West
5th Avenue Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk to publish said
notice.
RESOLUTION 2022-011 UNCOLLECTIBLE DEBT EVENT CENTER
Approve Resolution No. 2022-011, To Allow the Kittitas Valley Event
Center to Forgive $6,853.95 In Uncollectible Debt.
RESOLUTION 2022-012 BUILDING & LAND USE FEES CDS
Approve Resolution No. 2022-012, Amending the Service Fees by Community
Development Services Charged for Building and Land Use Services.
01/18/2022 MINUTES 3
RESOLUTION 2022-013 INTERLOCAL – CITY OF ELLENSBURG CDS
Approve Resolution No. 2022-013, Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Ellensburg Regarding Development In Its Urban Growth
Area.
CONTRACTS LODGING TAX CONTRACTS COMMISSIONERS
Approve the Lodging Tax Contracts LT-2022-001 through LT-2022-024, in
the total amount of $174,416.79 of Hotel/Motel Funds for Special Events
and Projects.
RESOLUTION 2022-015 2022 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND GRANTS COMMISSIONERS
Approve Resolution No. 2022-015, Adopting the Distribution of the 2022
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Grants, allocating $174,416.79 of Kittitas County
Hotel/Motel Funds towards 2022 Lodging Tax Events/Projects Grants as
listed in the Resolution.
RESOLUTION 2022-016 SWAUK CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Resolution No. 2022-016, for County Road Project No. 306-21, for
the Liberty Road over Swauk Creek (07101) Bridge Replacement project.
RESOLUTION 2022-017 BRIDGE RAIL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Resolution No. 2022-017, for County Road Project No. 314-21, for
the Bridge Rail Improvements Phase 1 project. SET PUBLIC HEARING TWIN CITY FOODS AG-LAND LEASE PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider an Agricultural Land Lease
with Twin City Foods, to be held on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at 2:00
p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium, Room 109, Kittitas County
Courthouse 205 West 5th Avenue Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk
to publish said notice.
RESOLUTION 2022-018 INTERSECTION CORRIDOR SAFETY IMPROVE. PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Resolution No. 2022-018, for County Road Project No. 313-21, for
the Intersection Corridor Safety Improvement projects.
AGREEMENT WA STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT SHERIFF
Acknowledge an Extension to Grant Agreement No. E22-187, between the
Washington State Military Department, Department of Homeland Security,
in the amount of $11,096.00 from September 1, 2018, through July 31,
2022.
01/18/2022 MINUTES 4
AGREEMENT US FOREST SERVICE SHERIFF
Approve Agreement #19-LE-11061700-009, between the US Forest Service,
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, and the Kittitas County Sheriff’s
Office, In the Amount of $16,107.40, to provide law enforcement in
connection with activities on National Forest Service lands from January
1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
RESOLUTION 2022-019 CITY OF CLE ELUM SHERIFF
Approve Resolution No. 2022-019, Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Cle Elum and Kittitas County, for the housing of
inmates from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.
RESOLUTION 2022-020 CITY OF ELLENSBURG SHERIFF
Approve Resolution No. 2022-020, Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County, for the housing of
inmates from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.
AGREEMENT COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SHERIFF
Approve an Agreement between the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office and
Comprehensive Healthcare, at a rate of $125.00, to provide mental health
care within the Kittitas County Jail through December 31, 2026.
RESOLUTION 2022-021 CITY OF KITTITAS SHERIFF
Approve Resolution No. 2022-021, Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Kittitas and Kittitas County, for the housing of
inmates from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.
CORRESPONDENCE – NONE ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - NONE
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Howard Jones comments on campus users, deferral program, welcoming
retirees, and possession of rent. BOARD DISCUSSION/DECISION ITEMS - NONE MISCELLANEOUS
Ellensburg School District Superintendent Haberer gave an informational
presentation on the upcoming Replacement Education Programs and
Operations Levy and Technology Levy, that is scheduled for the February
8, 2022, ballot.
01/18/2022 MINUTES 5
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:47 a.m. Chairman Osiadacz announced the Board would recess into
Executive Session with Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor and Steve
Panattoni, Jail Superintendent, for 5 minutes 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 financial consequence to the
agency. Action was anticipated.
At 10:52 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. Direction
to Staff was given to approve payment for a Claim for Damages.
At 10:52 a.m. Chairman Osiadacz announced the Board would recess back
into Executive Session for 10 minutes with Dan Carlson, CDS Director;
Kristine Foreman, Human Resources Director; and Ryan McAllister, Deputy
Fire Marshal, 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. No action was anticipated.
At 11:04 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action
was taken.
At 11:04 a.m. Chairman Osiadacz announced the Board would recess back
into Executive Session for 5 minutes with Dan Carlson, CDS Director;
Kristine Foreman, Human Resources Director; and Ryan McAllister, Deputy
Fire Marshal, 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. No action was anticipated.
01/18/2022 MINUTES 6
At 11:09 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action
was taken.
At 11:10 a.m. Chairman Osiadacz announced the Board would recess back
into Executive Session for 5 minutes with Dan Carlson, CDS Director;
Kristine Foreman, Human Resources Director; and Ryan McAllister, Deputy
Fire Marshal, 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. No action was anticipated.
At 11:15 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action
was taken.
At 11:16 a.m. Chairman Osiadacz announced the Board would recess back
into Executive Session for 5 minutes with Kristine Foreman, Human
Resource Director, 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. No action was anticipated.
At 11:21 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action
was taken.
At 11:22 a.m. Chairman Osiadacz announced the Board would recess back
into Executive Session for 10 minutes with Kristine Foreman, Human
Resource Director, 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. No action was anticipated.
01/18/2022 MINUTES 7
At 11:32 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action
was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Julie Kjorsvik Laura Osiadacz, Chairman