HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-13-minutes-solid-waste-and-maintenanceKITTITAS COUNTY
SOLID WASTE AND MAINTENANCE MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG
Regular Meeting
TUESDAY 1 2:00 PM I September 13, 2022
Board members present: Laura Osiadacz, Chairman Cory Wright, Vice -Chairman and
Commissioner Brett Wachsmith. (Absent)
Others: Patti Stacey, Brian Carlson and Erica Luce
Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m.
No citizen comments.
Discussion on Public Works Trust Fund Loan: Patti informed the Board that the application
for the $10 million loan has been submitted, three days early, and is expecting to hear if the
monies are awarded mid-October 2022. Patti presented the Board with the loan data for a 20 -
year term which included an estimated 1.3% interest rate and $571,038.00 annual debt service.
Patti presented the Board with a breakdown of possible funding scenarios from the REET funds
to contribute to the match payments. Patti informed the Board that repayment of the Public
Works Trust Fund Loan for the Cle Elum Transfer Station will be completed this year.
Discussion was held on tip fees in Kittitas County compared to surrounding counties. Patti will
continue looking for additional grants available for the new transfer station.
RFP for New Transfer Station: Patti informed the Board the RFP will be going out next week
and that once the County awards a bidder, the project will no longer be eligible for the FEMA
grant, Patti has not heard back from FEMA for two months.
Update on Water Rights: Patti informed the Board she has been talking and working with
Public Works Director Mark Cook on selling the water rights of the new transfer station location
(Section 28, T.18 N., R.18 E.,W.M.) to Public Works Dept. Agreement should be completed in
early 2023.
Upper District Court Lock System: Patti informed the Board the Upper District Court Building
would like to update the lock system to the Sheriff's current system. Patti informed the Board the
quote for that building would be $60,000.00, the cost to use the Court House's current lock
system would be $19,000.00 plus Maintenance Dept. labor. Discussion was held on needing to
look at code regulations once locks are changed and meeting ADA standards. Patti informed the
Board that there is enough money in the 2022 Maintenance budget to cover the cost of the lock
system when using the Court House's system and she will include updates to the front door in
the 2023 budget.
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Shady Brook Project Update: Patti informed the Board the project has not started yet due to the
City's new policy on issuing demo permits. Critical Area demo permits are now issued in
three's, rather than six at a time. Patti informed the Board that the contractor is currently
submitting additional paperwork to complete the application process and move forward with the
project.
Other Business: Brian Carlson, Budget & Finance Director joined the meeting to offer
explanation on the Public Works Trust Fund Loan and available REET funds. A brief discussion
was held on having Legal look into the interlocal agreements between the City and County
regarding the County's ability to conduct building inspections and permit issuing for County
properties.
Meeting concluded at 2:24 p.m.
Erica Luce
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
Year
Revenue ($MM)
Expense
Net
Current Fund Balance
Principal ($MM)
Rate
Term - Years
Annual Debt Service
REST 1 History
% of avg
2017
2018
2019
1.08
1.09
1.13
0.53
0.54
0.51
0.54
0.55
0.62
ME
Loan Data
10.00
1.3%
20.00
$ 571,038
REET Funding Scenarios
REET
% of avg
Contribution
total REET
-
0%
50,000
3%
100,000
6%
150,000
9%
200,000
12%
250,000
15%
% of avg
Remaining
net REST
Balance
0%
571,038 $
4%
521,038 $
8%
471,038 $
13%
421,038 $
17%
371,038 $
21%
321,038 $
2020
1.55
0.48
1.07
Per Ton
Rate
12.98
11.84
10.71
9.57
8.43
7.30
2021
2.32
0.48
1.84
% Rate
Increase
($133.79)
9.7%
8.9%
8.0%
7.2%
6.3%
5.5%
„ s _ Kittitas County Office Of The Treasurer
/ Y= Amy Cziske, Treasurer
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Ellensburg, Wa 98926
Phone (509) 962-7535 Fax (509) 933-8212
General Ledger Detail Report
For Date Range: 09/1/2022 To: 09/12/2022
301 COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
Beginning Cash Balance $1,951,746.71
Investments Interest $6,487.62
Local Real Estate Excise Tax $66,469.55
Subtotal Cash Increases $72,957.17
Investments Purchased -$6,487.62
Subtotal Cash Decreases -$6,487.62
Ending Cash Balance $2,018,216.26
Beginning Investments $4,815,646.38
Investments Purchased $6,487.62
Ending Investments $4,822,134.00
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