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Home My WebLink About2023-11-07-minutes-commissioners-agenda 11/07/2023 MINUTES 1 COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON AGENDA SESSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright, Vice-Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner Laura Osiadacz. Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mandy Buchholz, Office Administrator; Mark Cook, Public Works/Community Development Services Director; Arden Thomas, Water Resource Program Manager; Josh Fredrickson, Engineer; Stephanie Hartung, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor; Amy Cziske, Treasurer; Lisa Murray, Administrative Supervisor; Sarah Keith, Superior Court Administrator; Greg Zempel, Prosecutor; Jeanne Killgore, Human Resources Director; Jess Eldred, Deputy Prosecutor II; Elisha Harvill, Chief Administrator; Cody Cupp, Project Manager; Kasey Knutson, Special Programs Coordinator; Kendra Bay, Receptionist; Zack Williams, Deputy Prosecutor II; Patricia Todd, Deputy Prosecutor III; and PK Royalty, Deputy Prosecutor III. 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 Greg Zempel, Prosecutor, introduced new employees in their office including Kendra Bay, Receptionist; Zack Williams, Deputy Prosecutor II; Patricial Todd, Deputy Prosecutor III; and PK Royalty, Deputy Prosecutor III. PROCLAMATIONS PROCLAMATION VETERANS DAY COMMISSIONERS Vice-Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve a Proclamation to join the rest of our nation to salute and give special honor and recognition to the men and women who served us in our armed forces and encourage all citizens to promote peace. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. 11/07/2023 MINUTES 2 PROCLAMATION FLOOD AWARENESS MONTH PUBLIC WORKS Vice-Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve a Proclamation declaring November 2023 as Flood Awareness Month in Kittitas County, and encourage all residents living working, or traveling through flood-prone areas and to join them in developing a flood preparedness plan for themselves and their families. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS - NONE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice-Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. 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. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. MINUTES DATE MINUTES 9/13/2023 Employee Advocacy Committee 9/21/2023 Board of Health 9/21/2023 Finance Study Session 10/4/2023 2024 Budget Meeting 10/4/2023 Sheriff Study Session 10/5/2023 2024 Budget Meeting 10/10/2023 2024 Budget Meeting 10/10/2023 2024 Budget Meeting 10/11/2023 Upper County Townhall 10/16/2023 BOCC Office Admin 10/17/2023 BOCC Agenda 10/17/2023 2:00PM Public Hearing 10/18/2023 2024 Legislative Priorities 10/19/2023 Chamber CEO ADO Update 10/19/2023 Finance Study Session 10/23/2023 BOCC Office Admin 10/23/2023 EC Study Session 10/23/2023 PW Study Session 10/25/2023 PH Study Session 10/25/2023 2024 Budget Meeting 10/30/2023 BOCC Office Admin 11/28/2023 HR Study Session 11/07/2023 MINUTES 3 TASK ORDER KNIT MAINTENANCE Approve Task Order #1 with KNIT for Predesigned and Schematic Design for Improvements at the Kittitas County Jail Facility, in an amount not to exceed $60,390.00. AGREEMENT ROBIN READ PUBLIC HEALTH Approve a Professional Services Agreement between Kittitas County and Robin Read, in the amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for facilitation services of the Developmental Disability Advisory Committee, beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. GRANT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF COLUMBIA BASIN AUDITOR Approve a Grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), for the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia Basin, in the amount of $200,000.00, to be used for after school programming in Kittitas and Cle Elum, to be used by December 31, 2024. RESOLUTION 2023-187 KITTCOM’S GOVERNING AGREEMENT PROSECUTOR Approve Resolution No. 2023-187, to Authorize an Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement Titled “KITTCOM’s Governing Agreement. RESOLUTION 2023-188 COURT ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN SUPERIOR COURT Approve Resolution No. 2023-188, Ratifying and Specifying Funding for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Kittitas County Superior Court and Court Advocates for Children for Kittitas County, in the amount of $141,100.00 for 2024. RESOLUTION 2023-189 MERIT RESOURCES SUPERIOR COURT Approve Resolution No. 2023-189, Specifying Funding for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Kittitas County Superior Court and Merit Resources, for local Drug Court. RESOLUTION 2023-190 SKYCORP, LTD PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2023-190, To Award the Bid for Manufactured Home, Barn, Arena, and Garage Demolition to Skycorp, LTD and Authorize the Public Works Water Resource Manager to Execute Contract Documents. RESOLUTION 2023-191 SNOW & ICE CONTROL PRODUCTS PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2023-191, To Award the Bid to Furnish Snow & Ice Control Products for 2024 and Authorize the County Engineer to Sign 11/07/2023 MINUTES 4 Contract Documents. RESOLUTION 2023-192 MID-COLUMBIA REGIONAL FISHERIES PUBLIC WORKS Approve Resolution No. 2023-192, Authorizing Chair Signature on a Memorandum of Agreement between Kittitas County and Mid-Columbia Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group and Authorizing Public Works Water Resources Manager to Accept Funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology to Implement the Memorandum of Agreement. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – NONE CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE BOARD DISCUSSION/DECISION ITEMS - NONE MISCELLANEOUS - NONE EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:15 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess into an Executive Session for 10 minutes with Mark Cook, Public Works/CDS Director; Arden Thomas, Water Resource Manager; Stephanie Hartung, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor; and Jesse Eldred, Deputy Prosecutor II, to 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 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. Action was anticipated. At 10:25 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. No action was taken. At 10:25 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess back into Executive Session for 5 minutes with Mark Cook, Public Works/CDS Director; Arden Thomas, Water Resource Manager; Stephanie Hartung, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor; and Jesse Eldred, Deputy Prosecutor II, 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 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. Action was anticipated. 11/07/2023 MINUTES 5 At 10:30 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. Code Enforcement was directed to prioritize issues relating to fire, life, and safety. At 10:32 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess back into Executive Session for 10 minutes with Jeanne Killgore, Human Resource Director; Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; and Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor III, under RCW 42.30.110(g) To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee, that action shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. There was no action anticipated. 10:42 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. Staff was directed to schedule a meeting with the employee. 10:42 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess into a Closed Meeting with Amy Cziske, Treasurer; Lisa Murray, Administrative Supervisor; Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor III; and Jeanne Killgore, Human Resources Director; under RCW 42.30.110(g)(4)(B) The OPMA does not apply to that portion of the meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress. At 11:06 a.m. the Board reconvened out of the Closed Meeting. At 11:07 a.m. Chairman Wright announced the Board would recess into Executive Session with Chris Horner, Deputy Prosecutor III, for 3 minutes, 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 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. Action was anticipated. At 11:10 a.m. the Board reconvened out of Executive Session. 11/07/2023 MINUTES 6 RESOLUTION 2023-186 REQUESTS FOR LEGAL DEFENSE PROSECUTOR Vice-Chairman Wachsmith moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-186, Approving Kittitas County Code Chapter 2.73 Requests for Legal Defense in Kittitas County Superior Court Cause No. 23-2-003178-19. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion carried 3-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting concluded at 11:11 a.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Julie Kjorsvik Cory Wright, Chairman