* NOTICE *

Due to a technical problem unknown at the time, a recording of this meeting was not created or saved. As a result, these minutes are based on recollections of the persons involved and lack the level of detail typically provided.

1. Call to Order

Chairperson DeVaney called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. in the council chambers, Yakima City Hall; 129 N Second St.; Yakima, Washington.

2. Roll Call

Thornsbury conducted roll call and declared a quorum present.

Board members: Amanda McKinney, County Representative, Present

Steven Jones, Ph.D., County Representative, Present

[vacant], Large City Representative, Absent

Hilda González, Ed.D., City Representative, Absent
Jon DeVaney, Member-at-Large, Present

Staff present: Marc Thornsbury, Executive Director

3. Changes to the Agenda

DeVaney asked if there were any changes to the agenda. None were requested.

4. Public Comment

DeVaney asked if there were any public comments. None were offered.

5. Board Officer Election

DeVaney asked for nominations for board chairperson and vice chairperson. Jones nominated DeVaney as chairperson and Hilda González as vice chairperson. DeVaney asked if there were any other nominations. McKinney expressed support for the slate nominated and moved to elect Jon DeVaney as board chairperson and Hilda González as board vice chairperson. Jones seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

6. Board Meeting Minutes for December 11, 2025

DeVaney asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. McKinney moved to approve the December 11, 2025, minutes. Jones seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

7. Payroll Transfer Authorization for November 2025

McKinney moved to approve the November 2025 payroll transfer. Jones seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

8. Vouchers for December 2025

McKinney moved to approve the December 2025 vouchers. Jones seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

9. Resolution 2026-01 Appointing Agency Officials

DeVaney asked if Thornsbury had any remarks. Thornsbury briefly described the need to adopt the resolution annually to meet the requirements of the Yakima County Treasurer. McKinney expressed appreciation for the work of the Treasurer and her staff.

Jones moved to adopt Resolution 2026-01. McKinney seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

10. Executive Director’s Report

Thornsbury provided an update regarding the process for appointing a new large city representative to the board. He explained the difficulty in convening the mayors that comprise the City Selection Committee responsible for making the appointment and suggested the appointment will not likely be made before the March meeting, at the earliest. He added staff was working on annual registration.

11. Other Business

None.

12. Adjournment

McKinney moved to adjourn. Jones seconded. Motion passed 2-0. DeVaney adjourned the meeting at 2:23 p.m.

Jon DeVaney, Chairperson Marc Thornsbury, Executive Director