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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AGENDA SESSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. MAY 16, 2023
Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright; Vice-Chairman Brett
Wachsmith and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz.
Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Chelsey Loeffers, Public
Health Administrator; Clay Myers, Sheriff; Dan Carlson, CDS Director;
Patti Stacey, Solid Waste Director/Interim Maintenance Director/Project
Manager; Darren Higashiyama, Chief Deputy; Ben Kokjer, Chief Deputy;
Chris Whitsett, Chief Deputy; Arden Thomas, Water Resource Manager; Josh
Fredrickson, Engineer; Kady Porterfield, Event Center Director; Neil
Caulkins, Chief Civil Deputy; Brian Carlson, Budget & Finance Director;
Mandy Buchholz, Office Administrator; Kasey Knutson, Special Programs
Coordinator; Kate Johnson, Communicable Disease Coordinator; Jesse Cox,
Environmental Health Supervisor; Ed Buntin, Jail Lieutenant; Mark
Rickey, Deputy Sheriff; Nate Foster, Patrol Sergeant; and 1 member of
the public.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wright called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
Chairman Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COUNTY EMPLOYEES - NONE
PROCLAMATIONS - NONE
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
CERTIFICATE MARK RICKEY RETIREMENT SHERIFF
The Board of County Commissioners presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Mark Rickey, for his dedicated service and commitment to
the citizens of Kittitas County from July 3, 1997, to May 31, 2023.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice-Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve the Agenda, as presented.
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Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
At the conclusion of reviewing each item Vice-Chairman Wachsmith moved
to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Chairman Wright seconded.
Commissioner Osiadacz said she would not be voting in favor of the
Consent Agenda, as she would like to have Item O go through a Public
Hearing process before consideration of the request.
Chairman Wright moved to amend the motion and to approve the Consent
Agenda, with the exception of Item O and to remove it from
consideration. Vice-Chairman Wachsmith seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion to amend the Consent Agenda, amending it by removing Item O from
consideration carried 3-0.
MINUTES
DATE MINUTES
March 27, 2023 IT Study Session
April 5, 2023 Sheriff Study Session
April 18, 2023 Roslyn City Council Special Meeting
April 24, 2023 IT Study Session
April 26, 2023 Public Health Study Session
May 1, 2023 BOCC Office Admin
May 2, 2023 BOCC Agenda Session
May 2, 2023 2 PM Public Hearing
May 8, 2023 BOCC Office Admin
May 8, 2023 Prosecutor Special Meeting
May 8, 2023 Public Works Study Session
SET PUBLIC HEARING CDBG GENERAL PURPOSE GRANTS COMMISSIONERS
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider community development and
housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible
uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and receive
comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons
residing in the Kittitas County area, to be held on Wednesday May 31,
2023, at 10:30 a.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.
CONTRACT WA STATE UNIVERSITY – BROADBAND ACTION TEAM AUDITOR
Approve a Subcontract between the Washington State University and
Kittitas County, for the Washington State Department of Commerce Grant
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Award in the amount of $59,117.00, for the Broadband Action Team
Implementation and Support (BAT), from March 1, 2023, through June 14,
2023.
CHANGE ORDER CONCORD CONSTRUCTION EVENT CENTER
Approve Change Order No. 003 between Kittitas County and Concord
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $90,923.11, for the Kittitas County
Bloom Pavilion Addition project.
RESOLUTION 2023-083 FAIR BOARD BYLAWS EVENT CENTER
Approve Resolution No. 2023-083, Amending the Changes to the Bylaws of
the Kittitas County Fair Board.
CALL FOR BIDS CLE ELUM TRANSFER STATION SCALES SOLID WASTE
Approve a Notice of Call for Bids for the Replacement of the Scales at
the Cle Elum Transfer Station, located at 50 Number 5 Mine Road, Cle
Elum, WA to be accepted until June 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at 205 West 5th
Avenue Room 108, Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk to publish
said notice.
CALL FOR BIDS COUNTY OWNED MOBILE HOMES SOLID WASTE
Approve a Notice of Call for Bids for the removal of County owned mobile
homes and structures located at 1200 E. University way, Ellensburg, WA
to be accepted until June 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 205 West 5th Avenue
Room 108, Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk to publish said
notice.
SET PUBLIC HEARING INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES CDS
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider Amending Kittitas County
Code Chapter 14.04 and title 20 to Adopt the 2021 International Building
Codes with Washington State Amendments and Referenced Standards, to be
held on June 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium, Room
109, Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5th Avenue, Room 109,
Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk to publish said notice.
SET PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY CODE AMENDMENTS CDS
Approve setting a Public Hearing to consider Amendments to Kittitas
County Code Title 9 Parks, Title 12 Roads and Bridges, and title 17
Zoning, Adopting certain City Standards for Developments and Collection
of Impact Fees within the City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area, to be
held on June 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium, Room
109, Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5th Avenue, Room 109,
Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk to publish said notice.
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SET PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY CODE AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEALTH
Approve Setting a Joint Public Hearing between the Kittitas County Board
of Commissioners and the Kittitas County Board of Health, to consider
proposed Amendments to Kittitas County Code 13.03 Definitions, 13.20
Well Construction, Reconstruction and Decommissioning Requirements,
13.25 Cistern System, 13.30 Group B Systems, 13.35 Adequate Water Supply
Determination, and 13.40 Mitigation and Metering Program, to be held on
June 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.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.
AGREEMENT DEPT. OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH
Approve Amendment No. 02, to Agreement Number 2163-24876, between the
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Division of
Developmental Disabilities and Kittitas County, increasing the amount of
$89,756.00 for a new maximum of $1,351,040.00, effective January 1,
2023, through June 30, 2023.
AGREEMENT HOPESOURCE PUBLIC HEALTH
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County and
HopeSource, to coordinate housing in local hotels/motels and basic needs
for individuals and families who are under isolation or quarantine
orders due to COVID-19, from October 15, 2022, through October 15, 2023.
SET PUBLIC HEARING SPEED REDUCTION THOMAS & WILSON CREEK PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Setting a Public Hearing to consider a Speed Reduction on Thomas
Road between Wilson Creek Road and Naneum road and Amend Kittitas County
Code Chapter 10.08 Speed Limits on County Roads, to be held on June 6,
2023, 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 2023-084 DRONE POLICY PUBLIC WORKS
Approve Resolution No. 2023-084, Adopting Kittitas County Department of
Public Works Drone Policy.
REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ENACT A MORATORIUM ON LAND USE
DEVELOPMENT FOR ANY PARCEL IN THE ELK MEADOWS COMMUNITY THAT RELIES ON
THE McELROY BRIDGE FOR ACCESS – ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC WORKS
Approve a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
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Professional Services for Kittitas County, to be received until June 9,
2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Public Works Department, 411 N. Ruby Street,
Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA and to authorize the Clerk to publish said
notice.
RESOLUTION 2023-081 WA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION SHERIFF
Approve Resolution No. 2023-081, Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement
between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Kittitas County
Sheriff’s Office, for the Drug Recognition Expert program overtime work
from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
RESOLUTION 2023-082 COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SHERIFF
Approve Resolution No. 2023-082, Amending a Professional Services
Agreement between Comprehensive Mental Health (Comprehensive) and
Kittitas County, Washington for the Addition of a Mental Health Case
Manager at the Kittitas County Jail.
AGREEMENT AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. SHERIFF
Acknowledge an Agreement between AXON Enterprise, Inc and the Kittitas
County Jail for the Replacement of Tasers.
RESOLUTION 2023-085 CITY OF CLE ELUM LEASE SHERIFF
Approve Resolution No. 2023-085, Amending a Lease with the City of Cle
Elum for the Temporary Relocation of the Kittitas County Sheriff’s
Office Search and Rescue Program.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – NONE
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
BOARD DISCUSSION/DECISION ITEMS - NONE
MISCELLANEOUS - NONE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:27 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess into an
Executive Session for 10 minutes until 10:37 a.m. with Mark Cook, Public
Works Director; Neil Caulkins, Chief Civil Prosecutor; and Arden Thomas,
Water Resource Manager, regarding RCW 42.30.110(b) to consider the
selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or
purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause
a likelihood of increased price. Action was anticipated.
At 10:37 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. Vice-
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Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Wester Rivers Conservancy.
Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
At 10:38 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess into an
Executive Session for 10 minutes until 10:48 a.m. with Dan Carlson, CDS
Director; Clay Myers, Sheriff; and Neil Caulkins, Chief Civil Deputy,
under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the
agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss
with legal counsel regarding 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.
There was no action anticipated.
At 10:48 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. There was
no action taken.
At 10:48 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess back into
an Executive Session for 5 minutes, until 10:53 a.m. under RCW
42.30.110(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency
matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal
counsel regarding 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. There was no action
anticipated.
At 10:53 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. There was
no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was concluded at 10:53 a.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Julie Kjorsvik Cory Wright, Chairman