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KITTITAS COUNTY
2026 FINANCE STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG
THURSDAY 1:30 PM March 19, 2026
Board members present: Commissioner Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner Brett Wachsmith &
Commissioner Cory Wright
Staff Present: Zack DeHaven, Andrew Yoder, Lisa Murray, Nancy Shaff, Reid Burbank
1. Call to Order: 10:00AM
2. Citizen Comments – Pat Kelleher sends public comment via email
The recommendation is to awared a PSA to the chamber in the amount of $470,000.
Attachment A outlines the 2026 scope of work, organized into seven elements.
It would be beneficial to allocate a defined budget amount to each element. This would:
• Provied appropriate scale and proportionality across the scope of work, and
• Assist in tracking remaining funds within each element throughout the year
Thank you for your consideration.
3. 2026 Chamber of Commerce Professional Services Agreement – Decision
The Board reviewed an Agreement for Services for 2026, between Kittitas County and the
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce. Kittitas County will compensate the Chamber of
Commerce $470,000 for tourism services performed in the 2026 calendar year. The Board
approved the Agreement unanimously.
4. Accountability Audit Exit Conference – Discussion
Mandy Wilson and Kevin Ruiz of the State Auditor’s Office joined remotely to present the
results of the 2023-2024 Accountability Audit. Kevin Ruiz presented the results in brief,
explaining that the County had complied in all audited areas with laws, regulations, and policies.
The County did receive a management letter regarding the Unemployment Compensation and
Self-Insurance funds. The County does not have a written policy regarding Self-Insurance and
the use of a third-party administrator. The County also missed multiple Unemployment Claims
payments, resulting in penalties and interest.
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5. Other Business – Senior Center Roof Grant
Zack Dehaven relayed that the county would act as a passthrough for the grant. The Board
discussed and would like to request compensation to manage the grant.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25AM
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Andrew Yoder
Assistant Finance Director
Cory Wright, Chairman