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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />FINANCE STUDY SESSION MINUTES <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG <br />Regular Meeting <br />THURSDAY 1 1:30 PM I Februa 19, 2026 <br />Board members present: Cory Wright Chairman, Brett Wachsmith Commissioner <br />Staff. Bryan Elliott Auditor, Zack DeHaven, Andrew Yoder, Patti Stacey, Chad Bala, Josh <br />Fredrickson, Reid Burbank, Amy Cziske Treasurer, Lisa Murray, Mandy Buchholz <br />Others: Pat Kelleher <br />1. Call to Order <br />2. Citizen Comments (1 min. time limit) None <br />3. Review of Rodeo Grandstands Change Orders (Discussion / Decision) <br />During the meeting, Ms. Stacey provided an update on the Rodeo Grandstands project, noting <br />that change orders for 7R2 and 22 are still pending. The 7R change order decreased from <br />$900,000 to $678,000, and additional arena safety steps are estimated at approximately $4,000. <br />Change Order #16 covers overtime and additional work beyond the original concrete and door <br />scope. Steel will be delivered to the site 3/16. <br />The BOCC requested formal documentation for all pending change orders. <br />4. Community Development Services Update (Discussion) <br />Mr. DeHaven provided an update on the CDS Fund, reporting that permit fees have decreased <br />while staff costs have increased, resulting in a reduction in fund balance. The Director's salary <br />will be partially shared with the General Fund (15%) due to split supervision. This was past <br />practice and will be reinstated. The director has also secured a $250,000 grant that can be used <br />for staff salaries. Discussion focused on fund allocations and sustainability. <br />The BOCC acknowledged the update; no formal action was taken, but the direction and <br />changes will be reflected in a future budget amendment. <br />4. REET II Current Assignment and Potential Alternatives to Address current Needs <br />(Discussion / Decision) <br />Mr. DeHaven reviewed the REET II staff report, providing historical context, current uses, and <br />trends in the REET fund. Chairman Wright requested further exploration of Operations & <br />Maintenance (O&M) uses for 2027, and a Parks & Recreation projects deep dive will be added <br />to a future study session. <br />2026-02-19 MINUTES 1 <br />