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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AUDITORIUM
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY 2:00 P.M. OCTOBER 6, 2026
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith; Vice-Chairman Laura
Osiadacz and Commissioner Jeff Leichleiter.
Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mandy Buchholz, Office
Administrator; Josh Fredrickson, Public Works Director; Stephanie
Hartung, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor; Jesse Cox, Solid Waste
Director; and 2 members of the public.
PUBLIC HEARING CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
At 2:03 p.m. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing continued
from September 15, 2026, to consider the Kittitas County
Conservation District’s renewal of the system of rates and charges.
He noted the record was open.
ANNA LAEL, KITTITAS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGER, provided
information on the proposed rates, charges and their funding
sources. She said the District Board of Supervisors held a Public
Hearing and approved a maximum of $8.50 per parcel. She said if
approved, the rates and charges shall be in effect for a period of
(10) years, commencing with the 2027 assessment year, beginning
January 1, 2027.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE
HEARING WAS CLOSED.
RESOLUTION 2026-158 CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-158, For
the Renewal of Revenue Distribution to the Kittitas County
Conservation District by Fixing Rates and Charges, and Authorizing
the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Kittitas County and
the Kittitas County Conservation District. COMMISSIONER LEICHLEITER
seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AIRPORT LEASE - CWU PUBLIC WORKS
At 2:23 p.m. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing continued
from September 15, 2026, to consider a Lease with Central Washington
University for property located at Kittitas County Airport, Bowers
Field. He noted the record was open.
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JOSH FREDRICKSON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, provided a Staff Report and
said they’ve been working with Central Washington University, and
they have additional questions regarding the proposed lease. He
recommended continuing the Public Hearing to November 3, 2026, and
to leave record open to public comment.
VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to continue the Public Hearing to
November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium,
noting the record was to remain open. COMMISSIONER LEICHLEITER
seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING SIX YR TIP & ANNUAL PROGRAM PUBLIC WORKS
At 2:24 p.m. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing to consider
the Adoption of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for
2027-2032 and the Annual Road Construction Program for 2027.
JOSH FREDRICKSON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, reviewed a Staff Report and
reviewed the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. He stated how
most projects are funded through grants with matching dollars from
the Road Fund. He noted not all the projects which are needed are
listed, but it was more of a realistic list of what they can do with
the anticipated funding. He also reviewed the components of the
Annual Transportation Construction Program. He recommended the Board
approve the proposed Resolutions.
THERE BEING NO ONE IN ATTENDANCE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC
PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
RESOLUTION 2026-159 SIX YR TIP & ANNUAL PROGRAM PUBLIC WORKS
VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-159,
Adopting a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for the Years
2027-2032. COMMISSIONER LEICHLEITER seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
RESOLUTION 2026-160 ANNUAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PUBLIC WORKS
VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-160,
Adopting an Annual Road Program for 2027. COMMISSIONER LEICHLEITER
seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING FEE SCHEDULE SOLID WASTE
At 2:33 p.m. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing to consider
an updated Fee Schedule to address operating costs for the Ryegrass
Septage Lagoons, along with adding an additional compost product to
be made available for sale.
JESSE COX, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR, reviewed a Staff Report and
proposed fee schedule to address the current operating costs of the
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Ryegrass Septage Lagoons and established rates for a new compost
product. The cost is rising faster than it’s coming in and running
out of capacity than the septage we’re receiving. He said they added
a compost project to the fee schedule as well.
THERE BEING NO ONE IN ATTENDANCE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC
PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
RESOLUTION 2026-161 FEE SCHEDULE SOLID WASTE
VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-161,
Setting Fees for the Solid Waste Disposal, effective November 1,
2026. COMMISSIONER LEICHLEITER seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting concluded at 2:40 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Julie Kjorsvik Brett Wachsmith, Chairman