HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-26-minutes-hr-study-sessionCOMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
HR STUDY SESSION
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY 1:00 PM 5/26/2022
Board members present: Laura Osiadacz, Cory Wright, Brett Wachsmith
Others: Mark Cook, Ken Grannan, Kelee Hodges, Kristine Foreman, Jeanne Killgore, members of the
public
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.
REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AFSCME LOCAL 792-CH
(COURTHOUSE) TO INCLUDE DEPUTY AUDITOR I IN CURRENT CONTRACT
HR Director Foreman presented the Board with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to include the
Deputy Auditor I in the current Local 792-CH bargaining agreement. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to
approve the MOU with Local 792-CH. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded the motion. Motion was passed;
3:0.
REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AFSCME LOCAL 792 (ROAD) TO
RECOGNIZE AND CLASSIFY LEAD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Director Foreman presented the Board with an MOU to recognize the new Lead Equipment Operator
position in the Local 792 bargaining agreement. Commissioner Wachsmith asked if the MOU had been
reviewed by the Prosecutor’s Office. Director Cook responded that the Prosecutor’s Office had reviewed
the MOU and had no concerns. Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve the MOU with Local 792 to
recognize and classify the Lead Equipment Operator position. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded the
motion. Motion was approved; 3:0.
REQUEST TO APPROVE NEW WAGE RANGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL/TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Director Cook advised the Board that both of his previous ET Planners left the County for positions with
higher pay. He proposed increasing the Planner wage range by 7.5% to bring the position in line with
market comparables as well as maintain internal equity with other Public Works leadership positions. The
Board provided direction to increase the wage range of the ET Planner by 7.5%.
AIRPORT DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT
The Board reviewed the Airport Director job description and discussed their recruitment preferences. The
Board agreed to accept updates to the job description made by HR and Commissioner Wachsmith, and
directed HR to post the position as soon as possible.
COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES
HR STUDY SESSION
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
Commissioner Osiadacz inquired about a plan for appointing an interim Airport Director. Commissioner
Wachsmith, Airport Director Grannan, and HR Representative Killgore will schedule a meeting to discuss
options. Commissioner Wachsmith will provide the Board with an update at their next admin. meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 PM.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kristine Foreman, HR Director Laura Osiadacz, Chairman