HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-16-minutes-200pm-public-hearing06/16/2026 MINUTES 1
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AUDITORIUM
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY 2:00 P.M. JUNE 16, 2026
Board members present: Vice-Chairman Brett Wachsmith and
Commissioner Laura Osiadacz. Excused: Chairman Cory Wright.
Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mandy Buchholz, Office
Administrator; Chad Bala, CDS Director; Nancy Shaff, Chief
Administrative Deputy; Stephanie Hartung, Chief Civil Deputy
Prosecutor; Jeremy Johnston, Planner II – Long Range; Kasey Knutson,
Josh Fredrickson, Mindy Delozier, Accounting Assistant III; and 2
members of the public.
PUBLIC HEARING TITLE III FUNDS SHERIFF
At 2:00 p.m. VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing to
consider the use of Title III Funds to Improve/Update Kittitas
County Search and Rescue Equipment.
NANCY SHAFF, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPUTY, explained how Kittitas
County’s received just over $40,000.00 Title III funds from the US
Forest Service through Washington State. She said it was their
intention to use the funds to improve/update equipment within their
Search and Rescue Division.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE
HEARING WAS CLOSED.
PUBLIC HEARING CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS PUBLIC HEARING
At 2:01 p.m. VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing to
consider community development and housing needs, inform citizens of
the availability of funds and eligible use of the State Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and receive comments on proposed
activities.
TASHA MAXWELL, HOPESOURCE UNIVERSITY, provided an update on how
they’ve been utilizing the funds for client’s lifestyle and
education ranging from high school students to senior citizens.
MINDY DELOZIER, ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT III, mentioned she went to the
workshops and learned about what they are doing, but asked how their
courses work with foreclosures and what resources are available for
individuals.
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THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, PUBLIC TESTIMONY WAS
CLOSED.
PUBLIC HEARING SURPLUS EQUIPMENT PUBLIC WORKS
At 2:06 p.m. VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing to
consider Equipment Surplus to Kittitas County’s needs and to
authorize disposal of the same in accordance with RCW 36.34.080.
JOSH FREDRICKSON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, reviewed a Staff Report
including equipment which was surplus to the County’s needs.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE
HEARING WAS CLOSED.
RESOLUTION 2026-104 EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PUBLIC WORKS
COMMISSIONERS OSIADACZ moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-104, To
Declare Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund Equipment Surplus to the
County’s Needs and Authorize Disposal. VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH
seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
PUBLIC HEARING COMP. PLAN PERIODIC UPDATE CDS
At 2:08 p.m. VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Closed Record Public
Hearing to consider the enabling documents for the 2026-2046
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Development Regulations and
noted there would be no public comments taken.
CHAD BALA, CDS DIRECTOR, provided a recap of the history. He said
the enabling documents have been reviewed by the Prosecutor’s Office
and he recommended approval.
ORDINANCE 2026-003 COMP PLAN PERIODIC UPDATE CDS
COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-003, 2026-
2046 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH
seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
ORDINANCE 2026-004 CRITICAL AREA & DEVELOPMENT REGS CDS
COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-004,
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Critical Area and Implementing
Development Regulations. VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH seconded. Motion
carried 2-0.
The meeting concluded at 2:11 P.M.
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Julie Kjorsvik Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman