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SHERIFF'S STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM/WEBEX, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG
Regular Meeting
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM March 2, 2022
Board members present: Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman Cory Wright, Commissioner Brett
Wachsmith
Others: Sheriff Clay Myers, Public Works Director Mark Cook, Airport Director Ken Grannan, Human
Resource Director Kristine Foreman
Modify hours from halftime to fulltime for Security Officer position: Sheriff Myers stated the expand in
position would come out of the 1/10TH fund and would need to have board approval to go to HR and Union.
Chairman Osiadacz responded as long as it is not hitting the General Fund and it is necessary to the court, start
the process.
Discuss vehicle parkin at t Airport: Sheriff Myers relayed the Sheriff's Office can take on the lease, and
whether it's possible to move on that if board confirms. Airport Director Grannan explained details of the lease
that would start April 1St after Public Works' lease is up. Director Cook shared the total area was a half -acre,
and Sheriff Myers pointed out they would not use the whole space that would be a place to put other law
enforcement vehicles. Sheriff Myers asked if he could be provided a draft of the lease, and Director Grannan
stated he would get a draft to him next week.
Update on Upper County SAR Project (Upper County Airport) Sheriff Myers mentioned taking possession of
the city shop was happening this month. Director Cook explained further information regarding the plans of an
architect for a 2023 build. He continued Public Works would manage for the Sheriff's Office, however the
architectural designs and all decisions would be made by the Sheriff. Chairman Osiadacz and Director Cook
discussed grant options and Director Cook said he would get started on the SOQ.
OTHER BUSINESS: Commissioner Wright wanted to understand further on the outreach of a possible hotel
repurposing with Hope Source. Sheriff Myers shared he had a conversation with Ellensburg Police Department
Chief Ken Wade, since Chief Wade is on the board with Hope Source. Sheriff Myers mentioned this will not be
a residence and instead is just a support for homelessness. Concerns were discussed regarding questions this
would pose before any move -ins, and how to enforce relocations since they would need a destination to go to.
Commissioner Wright stressed there needs to be a formal agreement with the City of Ellensburg and Hope
Source to use the hotel and would need agreement enforced by Ellensburg Police Department.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25am
Anita Mishina
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman