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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />SHERIFF'S STUDY SESSION MINUTES <br />COMMISSIONERS' AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 - ELLENSBURG <br />Regular Meeting <br />WEDNESDAY 1 8:00 AM November 6, 2024 <br />Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith and Commissioner Cory Wright. <br />Others: Sheriff Clay Myers, Chief Darren Higashiyama, Inspector Chris Whitsett, Facilities <br />Director Patti Stacey, Arden Thomas and Cameron Curtis with Public Works; and one member <br />of the public. <br />Citizen Comment — Mr. Kelleher shared his concerns on the access to Hanson pit and the no <br />parking access and the no trespassing signs to include hunting concerns. <br />Discussion on new parking enforcement on Snoqualmie Pass — Sheriff Myers said there is new <br />parking enforcement with Diamond Company. At this time, we don't have any news to provide <br />and don't know the impact of the county roads but will keep the board updated. <br />Update on Springwood & Stone Road property — Sheriff Myers said that Chief Kokjer will be on <br />top of this and should get legal authorization and a process with respect to access and <br />recommends working with CDS. As for Stone Road, public use compatible, property line fenced, <br />no trespassing, parking issues as this needs to be worked on and would recommend from the <br />board working on a restoration plan for RV park, can't close to the public; right now, open to <br />public and we don't need problems. <br />Update on Capital Facilities — Chief Higashiyama gave an update on EOC that the request sent to <br />State and working with Public Works to change contract to Sheriff's Office and to expedite when <br />it comes back. <br />Sheriff Myers asked about the status of the jail front door. Patti said as part of the building it is <br />part of remodel and will go out to bid. <br />Update on strategic emergency response for Event Center — Chief Higashiyama meeting with <br />Kady and looking into other agency plans, last was updated two years ago, as the contact <br />information for phone and radios change. Sheriff Myers also stated there are areas to work on <br />and that Chief Higashiyama will gather with the stakeholders and work on those areas. <br />Flock Camera System - Inspector Whitsett mentioned that yesterday the BOCC had approved the <br />recommended L&J Grants, the Flock camera system being one. There will be ten camera <br />deployments and those cameras to be put in play and shared with other agencies. Inspector will <br />be speaking to Public Works on the camera locations. Sheriff Myers mentioned that he had <br />really thought about this system and has had discussions on traffic concerns, seen how other <br />agencies are handling these types of cameras for investigations and solving crimes. <br />2024-11-06 MINUTES <br />