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FINANCE STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG
Special Meeting
FRIDAY 1:30 PM Aril 21, 2023
Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright, Vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith, and
Commissioner Laura Osiadacz
Staff Present: Bryan Elliott, Brian Carlson, Zack Dehaven, Andrew Yoder, Amy Cziske, Kylee
Wuesthoff,
Others: George Long; Kittcomm
1. At 1:31pm Chairman Cory Wright opened the Finance Study Session.
2. No Citizen Comments
3. 2022 Financial Statements Update
Mr. Carlson reported that Financial Statements for 2022 are on track to be completed
before the required deadline.
4. ARPA Funding Request: Kittcom
Mr. Long presented a proposal requesting ARPA funds to assist in updating Kittcomm's
infrastructure. The Board expressed unanimous support. Mr. Carlson indicated that this
and other amendments to the 2023 budget would be reflected on a Resolution for BOCC
in June or July.
5. 2023 Funding Request: Pest and Disease Control Board
Commissioners expressed the importance of protecting Apple growth in Kittitas County.
The Board unanimously expressed their support in funding the request. Mr. Carlson
indicated that this and other amendments to the 2023 budget would be reflected on a
Resolution for BOCC in June or July.
6. Consideration of Revised Scope of Work and Cost for JRP Integrated Solutions
Contract for Broadband Planning and Development Services
Commissioner Osiadacz expressed concern about the progress of the project. The board
requested follow-up discussion regarding project scope and contracting before approving
the requested contract change. This discussion will take place not later than next monthly
finance study session.
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7. 2023 Budget Amendment: Preliminary Figures for May 16 Public Hearing
This agenda item was tabled for next study session.
8. June Budget Retreat: Preliminary Agenda
Commissioner Osiadacz inquired about Mr. Carlson's plan to present trends and analysis
regarding the County's personnel budget. Chairman Wright discussed outlining budget
priorities prior to June's Budget Retreat. It was decided to revisit this topic at the next
study session.
9. Ongoing Scheduling of Finance Study Session
Commissioner Osiadacz agreed to a study -sessions preview for those meetings that she
will be unable to attend, and to have Mr. Carlson forward any feedback to other
commissioners on her behalf.
10. 3/10ths Fund: Recap of Fund Sources and Uses; Preview of Discussion for Next
Study Session
It was suggested by Chairman Wright to discuss this topic between the four departments
affected, then present the conclusion to the Board.
11. Other Business
The Board unanimously supported the Roslyn Cemetery Expansion project.
12. Meeting adjourned at 2:24pm
Brian Carlson
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cory Wright, Chairman