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FINANCE STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG
THURSDAY
Regular Meeting
1:30 PM May 18, 2023
Board members present: Cory Wright, Chairman, Laura Osiadacz, Brett Wachsmith
Others: Brian Carlson — Finance Director, Bryan Elliott — Auditor, Amy Cziske — Treasurer, Greg Zempel
— Prosecutor, Kylee Wuesthoff, Zack DeHaven, Dora Van Epps, Elishia Harvill— Staff, Mark Cook —
Public Works Director
1. Call to Order - 130pm
2. Citizen Comments — none
3. 2022 Financial Statements Update — Mr. Carlson provided a status update on the 2022 Financial
Statements, stating that the County is on -track for delivering completed statements to SAO by
their May 30 deadline.
OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Carlson requested that item 12, Other Business, be moved up the agenda.
Mr. Elliott obtained unanimous BOCC authorization for a policy exception to pay for a catered event
for retiring Public Works personnel.
4. 2023 Budget Amendment Update — Mr. Carlson informed the BOCC of a semi-annual
amendment process for 2023, beginning not later than the Budget Retreat in late June.
5. Request and Approve to offer DPA Canidate Paralegal Position until he passes the Bar and
Relocation Assistance — Mr. Zempel obtained BOCC authorization to proceed as requested.
6. Consideration of Revised Scope of Work and Cost for JRP Integrated Solutions Contract for
Broadband Planning and Development Services (Tabled from 4/21 Study Session) —
Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve; Commissioner Osiadacz seconded, and the
motion approved unanimously.
Consideration of PSA with B&F Services for 2023 Apple Maggot Spraying, on Behalf of Pest and
Disease Board -
Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve; Commissioner Osiadacz seconded, and the
motion approved unanimously.
8. Approval of Award Contract with Washington Military Department, Emergency Management
Division, for Ryegrass Coulee Fire, totaling $1,641 -
Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve; Commissioner Osiadacz seconded, and the
motion approved unanimously
pproval of Award Contract with Washington Military Department, Emergency Management
Division, for COVID-related Workplace and Personal Protection Measures, totaling $382,097
Commissioner Wachsmith moved to approve; Commissioner Osiadacz seconded, and the
motion approved unanimously
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10. Sales Tax Revenue Analysis — Mr. Carlson provided an update of sales and lodging taxes
received through April 2023, noting an increase of 30% from the prior year.
11. BOCC Budget Priorities — Mr. Carlson, Mr. Elliott, and BOCC discussed topics for additional
discussion and development at the June study session and budget retreat, including fund balance
policies, economic development programming, performance dashboards, ARPA funds, and
economic indicators.
12. Other Business - none
Meeting adjourned at 210pm
Brian Carlson
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cory Wright, Chairman