Kittitas County

The board discussed and approved the chair's signature on a development agreement with the City of Ellensburg. Other business included updates on unauthorized parking in the RV lot, the status of a livestock sale agreement, upcoming fair worker position openings, preventative maintenance for the barn area, and coordination efforts regarding a lease conflict with the local bowling alley.

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed their weekly calendar, approved and signed personnel action forms and vouchers, and reviewed the incoming correspondence log. Additionally, the Board discussed plans for upcoming Facebook posts to thank the Fair Board and volunteers for the county fair, as well as to share information about the new emergency management notification system. Time was also provided for general updates from each Commissioner regarding their activities from the previous week.

The board discussed potential safety improvements for the intersection of No. 6 Road and Kittitas Highway, reviewing several options including speed reduction markings, illuminated stop ahead signs, removal of visual obstructions, and alternative road striping. The board directed staff to proceed with the removal of obstructions and the implementation of speed reduction markings and an alternative striping plan following the completion of the Chip Seal project.

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed their weekly calendar, approved and signed personnel action forms and vouchers, and reviewed the weekly correspondence log. The board determined content for their Facebook page, including updates on holiday recycling, New Year greetings, and office hours. Additionally, commissioners provided updates based on their assigned department head meetings and participated in general discussions regarding various individual meetings and conversations held over the previous week.

The meeting included a public hearing to consider the placement of a stop sign at the intersection of Meadow Way and Sparks Road, as well as an amendment to the Kittitas County Code. Following public testimony regarding property access and safety concerns, the commissioners approved the ordinance for the placement of the stop sign and the corresponding code amendment.