Aberdeen public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of Bill 24-14 to repeal the city's fluoride ordinance. The council will also vote on $105,000 in lodging tax grants for 10 organizations, authorize several public works contracts, and consider deaccessioning museum items. Other items include approving a sewer credit and appointing a new Arts Commission member.

• Public hearing and second reading of Bill 24-14 to repeal fluoride ordinance
• Approval of $105,000 in lodging tax grants to 10 organizations
• Authorize professional services agreement with Transportation Solutions, Inc.
• Authorize supplemental agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc.
• Authorize $6,546.97 sewer credit for water leak at Rediviva

The Aberdeen City Council voted to repeal the city's fluoride ordinance (Bill 24-14), passing it on final reading as Ordinance 6721 with an 8-3 roll call vote. The council also approved $105,000 in lodging tax grants to 10 applicants, but sent the request back to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to reconsider certain awards. Several public works contracts and a sewer credit were approved, and the December 26 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Ordinance 6721 repealing fluoride ordinance (8-3, Sidor abstained)
• Approved $105,000 in lodging tax grants, but sent back to LTAC for reconsideration
• Authorized professional services agreement with Transportation Solutions, Inc.
• Authorized supplemental agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc.
• Authorized Work Order 10 with Maul Foster & Alongi for Fry Creek Restoration
• Approved $6,546.97 sewer credit for Rediviva leak
• Approved deaccession of 88 museum items and accession of sewing machine table
• Cancelled December 26, 2024 council meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider final passage of the 2025 budget, property levies, and tax increases for cable television and utilities. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the maintenance of vacant commercial buildings in the downtown business district.

• Bill 24-08: Increase cable television tax by 1.5% and utility tax by 5%
• Bill 24-10: 2025 levy on all taxable property
• Bill 24-11: Preliminary 2025 Budget
• Bill 24-13: Public hearing on maintenance of Vacant Commercial Buildings in Downtown Business District
• Bill 24-14: First reading of ordinance repealing code relating to Fluoride

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024, at Grays Harbor College. The main action is the second reading of Bill 24-08, which would raise the cable television tax by 1.5% and the utility tax on water, sewer, and stormwater by 5%, effective January 1, 2025, generating an estimated $968,300 annually. The council also will consider second readings of the 2025 property tax levy and preliminary budget, first reading of a vacant commercial buildings ordinance, and approve a $37,082.18 Motorola interface for the 911 dispatch center.

• Second reading of Bill 24-08 to increase cable TV tax by 1.5% and utility tax by 5% (est. $968,300 in new revenue)
• Second reading of Bill 24-11 adopting Preliminary 2025 Budget
• Purchase of Motorola Solutions 911 dispatch interface for $37,082.18 (Police Department surplus generator also declared)
• Award of construction contract for Systemic Pedestrian Safety Improvements to Rognlins's Inc.
• First reading of Bill 24-13 requiring maintenance of vacant commercial buildings in downtown business district

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold first readings on four ordinances: increasing cable television and utility taxes, adopting a supplemental 2024 budget, setting the 2025 property tax levy, and adopting the preliminary 2025 budget. A public hearing and second reading are scheduled for a zoning code amendment (Bill 24-07). The council will also consider a $5 million Public Works Board grant for capital projects, an interlocal agreement with the Port of Grays Harbor for a sewer trunk line, and a resolution declaring a local emergency.

• First reading of Bill 24-08: increase cable TV tax by 1.5% and utility tax by 5%, effective Jan 1, 2025.
• Public hearing and second reading of Bill 24-07 amending the City of Aberdeen zoning code.
• Request to accept a $5,000,000 Public Works Board grant and authorize the Mayor to sign funding documents.
• Request to authorize the Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the North Aberdeen Bridge Project.
• Request to authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Grays Harbor to correct a sewer trunk line issue on Port property.

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on Bill 24-06, which would increase business license application fees, and consider a first reading of Bill 24-07 amending the zoning code. The Council is also set to authorize amendments to the police interlocal agreement with Cosmopolis, purchase property from Weyerhaeuser for safety improvements, and accept three state loans for water quality projects.

• Public hearing and second reading of Bill 24-06 raising business license application fees
• Authorization to extend police services interlocal agreement with Cosmopolis to April 30, 2025
• Purchase of 1.24 acres from Weyerhaeuser Timber Company for APDFTF safety
• First reading of Bill 24-07 amending the City of Aberdeen zoning code
• Three resolutions accepting Department of Ecology loans for water quality improvements

City Council

The City Council will hold a second public hearing on removing fluoride from the water supply and review 2025 revenue projections showing a 9.5% decrease from the 2024 budget. Presentations will cover a zoning code update, revenue projections, and community survey results on fluoridation. Council will also consider first reading of a fee ordinance, several public safety agreements, and a resolution on opioid abatement.

• Second public hearing on removal of fluoride from water supply
• First reading of Bill 24-06 amending application fee (AMC 5.10.070)
• Authorize fire protection services agreement with Terry and Melissa Kost
• Authorize interlocal agreement with Montesano for Fire Marshal services on Learning to Grow building project
• Resolution establishing Aberdeen Opioid Abatement Council

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing on removing fluoride from city water and set a second hearing. They will take final action on Bill 24-05 to amend the official zoning map. Multiple interlocal agreements for emergency medical services and fire marshal services are up for approval, including a $65,133 EMS agreement with Grays Harbor Fire District 10. A resolution imposing a hiring freeze until city finances improve will also be considered.

• Public hearing on removal of fluoride from city water and resolution setting a second hearing
• Third reading and final passage of Bill 24-05 amending the official zoning map
• Authorization of 2025 EMS agreement with Grays Harbor Fire District 10 ($65,133)
• Authorization of interlocal agreement with Quinault Indian Nation for Fire Marshal services
• Resolution to enact a citywide hiring freeze

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold public hearings on removing fluoride from drinking water and on rezoning parcels (Bill 24-05). They will consider second reading of the rezone ordinance and act on a resolution imposing a hiring freeze until city finances improve. Other action items include authorizing an EMS agreement with Grays Harbor Fire District 10 for $65,133, an interlocal agreement with the Quinault Indian Nation for fire marshal services, and awarding a contract for police firearms training facility site preparation.

• Public hearing on removal of fluoride from drinking water
• Second reading of Bill 24-05 to rezone parcels
• Resolution authorizing a hiring freeze until finances improve
• EMS agreement with Grays Harbor Fire District 10 for $65,133
• Interlocal agreement with Quinault Indian Nation for fire marshal services

City Council

The City Council will discuss scheduling public hearings on removing fluoride from the water and the first reading of an ordinance to amend the official zoning map. The body is also reviewing several demolition contracts and public safety grants.

• Resolution to set public hearings on August 28 and September 11 regarding removing fluoride from water
• First reading of Bill 24-05 to amend the official zoning map
• Demolition contracts for 1401 W 2nd Street ($38,123.46) and 457 Conger ($13,566.25)
• Request to accept a $16,013.08 L&I grant for a Stryker power stair chair
• Proposed Interlocal Agreement with the City of Montesano for Fire Marshal Services

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding camping in vehicles and other municipal code amendments. The body will also consider a $244,213.57 purchase for a fire station alerting system and two resolutions concerning Mayor Orr.

• Purchase and installation of a fire station alerting system from US Digital Designs for $244,213.57
• Public hearing and final passage of Bill 24-04 to repeal AMC 10.20.100 regarding camping in vehicles
• Public hearing and final passage of Bill 24-03 to amend AMC 12.46
• Resolution of Censure of Mayor Orr
• Resolution of No Confidence in the Mayor and Homelessness Response Committee

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances that amend public camping regulations and repeal a section on camping in vehicles. They will also vote on purchasing a replacement narcotics K9 vehicle for $91,138.70, awarding a timber sale to Meade LLC, and authorizing a $462,584 elevator replacement at City Hall. A resolution removing restrictive language on staff labor reimbursement is up for adoption.

• Second reading of Bill 24-03 amending AMC 12.46 public camping regulations
• Second reading of Bill 24-04 repealing AMC 10.20.100 prohibiting camping in vehicles
• Purchase of narcotics K9 vehicle from Mullinax Ford for $91,138.70
• Authorization to replace City Hall elevator with KONE for $462,584
• Resolution repealing Resolution 2019-23 on staff labor and equipment reimbursement

The Aberdeen City Council approved several public safety and public works items, including the purchase of a replacement Narcotics K9 vehicle, a $462,584 elevator modernization contract, and a timber sale award to Meade LLC. The council also passed two ordinances on second reading, one amending animal control code and another repealing a section on camping in vehicles. A resolution was adopted to replace Resolution 2019-23, removing restrictive language on reimbursement of staff labor and equipment.

• Approved purchase of replacement Narcotics K9 vehicle through Mullinax Ford with upfitting by EVS (voice vote)
• Approved second reading of Bill 24-03, amending AMC 12.46 (animal control) (voice vote)
• Approved second reading of Bill 24-04, repealing AMC 10.20.100 (camping in vehicles) (voice vote)
• Referred AMC 12.41.010 to Legal for opinion on repeal or amendment (voice vote)
• Approved award of Timber Sales to Meade LLC (voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign KONE proposal to replace/modernize City Hall elevator at $462,584 (11-1, Sidor opposed)
• Authorized Public Works Director to execute Supplemental Agreement #3 with DEA for US 12 Highway Rail Separation Project (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-14, replacing Resolution 2019-23 without restrictive reimbursement language (voice vote)

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will review requests to accept two grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce for the remodel of 118 W Wishkah Street. The agenda also includes proposals for structural analysis of the Armory Annex and updates to city ordinances.

• $2,190,000 in total grant funding for 118 W Wishkah Street
• Structural analysis of the Armory Annex by EXELTECH
• Ordinance 24-04 regarding camping in vehicles
• Agreement with Montesano for boarding seized animals
• Construction support for Fry Creek Restoration Project

City Council

The council will discuss next steps and enforcement expectations following the Supreme Court Grants Pass decision. This discussion may include potential modifications to AMC 12.46.045. The meeting also includes reports from the Mayor and Council members.

• Discussion of enforcement expectations regarding the Supreme Court Grants Pass ruling
• Potential modification of AMC 12.46.045

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will review a presentation regarding the North Aberdeen Bridge project. The Council will also consider requests to apply for state grants for Pioneer Park improvements. Additionally, officials will discuss funding applications for flood protection and pump station projects.

• $500,000 Washington State RCO WWRP grant application for Pioneer Park
• $350,000 Washington State RCO YAF grant application for Pioneer Park
• $5,000,000 funding application for the Farragut Pump Station Project
• Contracts for up to $1,000,000 in Public Works Board Emergency Program funding
• Presentation on the North Aberdeen Bridge preferred alternative

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will consider a proposed city credit card purchasing policy. The council is also reviewing updated fees for the Ambulance and Emergency Services Utility. Additionally, two buildings may be added to the City's Historic Register.

• Proposed City credit card purchasing policy
• Updated fees for Ambulance and Emergency Services Utility
• Contract with Harold LeMay Enterprises, Incorporated
• Auction of a 2006 Acura police vehicle
• Adding 121 E Market Street and 202 S “K” Street to the Historic Register

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will discuss and make recommendations on updating fees for the Ambulance and Emergency Services Utility, following a failed resolution on May 22. The agenda also includes appointments to the Seaport Board and Arts Commission. The meeting is otherwise routine, with consent agenda, reports, and public comment periods.

• Discussion on ambulance and EMS utility fees (AMC 13.80.090, 13.80.110)
• Appointments to Seaport Board: Cindy Sherman, Vanessa LaValle, CR Johnson, Erik Utterback
• Appointment to Arts Commission: Carole Cohen
• Consent agenda: approval of May 22, 2024 minutes
• Public comment periods (3-minute limit)

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a discussion on removing fluoride from the water supply, a public hearing and resolution on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2025-2030, and final passage of ordinances adopting the 2021 building and fire codes and creating a new irrigation water rate. The council will also consider resolutions on ambulance fees, an emergency waiver for a pump station project, and several park-related requests.

• Discussion on removing fluoride from potable water (staff report)
• Public hearing and resolution on Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2025-2030
• Third reading of Bill 24-01 adopting 2021 International Building and Fire Codes
• Third reading of Bill 24-02 creating new irrigation water rate
• Resolution declaring emergency and waiving bidding for Pump Station No. 4 Forcemain Replacement

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council is holding a community budget forum to discuss survey results, utility rates, and a museum remodel. This is a discussion and presentation meeting, not a voting session, with next steps to be determined.

• Presentation on community survey results by City Administrator Clemens
• Utility rates discussion led by Chief Golding
• Museum remodel presentation by Director Barnum

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold public hearings and take votes on adopting the 2021 International Building and Fire Codes, creating a new irrigation water rate, and selecting a preferred alternative for the North Aberdeen Bridge Project. The council will also consider contracts for public records software, accounting assistance, stormwater planning, and levee reimbursement, plus a $10,000 micro-grant program.

• Public hearing and second reading of Bill 24-01 adopting 2021 International Building and Fire Codes
• Public hearing and second reading of Bill 24-02 creating new irrigation water rate (AMC 13.60.010)
• Public hearing on top 3 alternatives for North Aberdeen Bridge Project
• Authorize Mayor to sign agreement with Civic Plus for NextRequest public records software ($9,591 initial term)
• Approve $10,000 of Council funds for Micro Grant Programs for placemaking and security

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will consider several contracts and agreements, including garbage and recyclable waste collection with Harold LeMay Enterprises, debt collection services with Armada, and public records software from Civic Plus. The council will also hold a first reading of ordinances adopting new building and fire codes and creating a new water rate for irrigation systems, and set a public hearing date for the North Aberdeen Bridge Project.

• Contract with Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc. for garbage and recyclable waste collection
• Agreement with Armada for debt collection services
• Agreement with Civic Plus for NextRequest public records software
• First reading of Bill 24-01 adopting 2021 International Building and Fire Codes
• Resolution setting May 8, 2024 public hearing on North Aberdeen Bridge Project

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including confirming the preferred alignment for the Market Street portion of the North Shore Levee Project, authorizing the surplus sale of Police Dog 'Mac' to Thurston County, and amending a resolution to update representatives for the Local Government Investment Pool. The agenda also includes a presentation on the levee alignment, a report on homeless shelter RFP, and routine consent agenda items.

• Confirm North Shore Levee Market Street alignment (figures 10 and 11)
• Authorize surplus of Police Dog 'Mac' to Thurston County for $15,000
• Amend Resolution 2023-21 to designate Mayor and City Administrator as LGIP representatives
• Authorize contract with Grays Harbor Conservation District for education/outreach
• March Homeless Expense Report (total city costs $27,189)

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider routine consent items, hear presentations from the Port of Grays Harbor and the Grays Harbor Drug Task Force, and take action on several items. Key actions include authorizing the mayor to sign a contract for the Stewart Park Trail Pedestrian Bridge replacement, approving an interlocal agreement with Cosmopolis for support services, appointing members to the LTAC Committee, and adopting a new Employee Recognition Policy.

• Contract with Jackman & Brooks Contracting LLC for Stewart Park Trail Pedestrian Bridge removal and replacement, not to exceed $43,630.91
• Interlocal agreement with City of Cosmopolis for support services
• Appointments to LTAC Committee: Lisa Smith, Dani Bacon, Jackie Elsos, Lisa Blanchard
• Adoption of new Employee Recognition Policy
• Consent agenda: minutes, accounts payable, payroll

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hear a presentation on ambulance utility rates and consider three options for the monthly EMS utility rate, ranging from $31.87 to $58.72, with the staff recommendation being a rate of $45.30. The council will also consider a request to reconsider LTAC Grant applications from the Harbor Art Guild, a resolution amending the Aberdeen Museum of History's Collections Management Policy, and approve dates for a Homeless Shelter Workshop and Budget Workshops.

• EMS utility rate options: $58.72 (full cost recovery), $45.30 (75% general fund subsidy), $31.87 (current subsidy)
• Resolution replacing Resolution 2018-18, amending Aberdeen Museum of History's Collections Management Policy
• Request to reconsider LTAC Grant applications from Harbor Art Guild
• Approve dates for Homeless Shelter Workshop and Budget Workshops
• Consent agenda includes minutes, accounts payable, payroll, and homeless report

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including reconsidering LTAC grant applications, approving a resolution to update the Aberdeen Museum of History's Collections Management Policy, authorizing a fire department grant application, and holding a public hearing on the 2024 Stormwater Management Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports.

• Reconsider LTAC grant applications from Harbor Art Guild and allow Parks Department to apply for additional LTAC Grant for Little League State Tournament
• Resolution replacing Resolution 2018-18, amending Aberdeen Museum of History's Collections Management Policy
• Authorize Fire Department to apply for FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters grant with Grays Harbor County Fire District No. 2 and sign MOU
• Public hearing on Annual Project Plan for 2024 Stormwater Management Plan
• Authorize interlocal agreement with Thurston County for road de-icing materials; contract with Shermer Construction for Bridge and Culvert replacement design

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2024 Transportation Benefit District Annual Project Plan. Action items include authorizing the surplus and auction of two aging Parks Department vehicles, a 60-month lease with Big Belly Solar LLC for solar trash compactors, and several public works contracts, including the Critical Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project and the Aberdeen Library Building remodel.

• Public hearing on 2024 Transportation Benefit District Annual Project Plan
• Authorize surplus of 1994 Ford pickup and 2003 Ford dump truck for public auction
• 60-month lease with Big Belly Solar LLC for solar trash compactors ($674.41/month)
• Award Critical Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project to Rognlin's Inc.
• Interagency agreement with WA State Dept. of Enterprise Services for library remodel

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will consider awarding a $2,571,024.05 construction contract for the Fry Creek Restoration Project to Brumfield Construction, the lowest bidder. The council will also decide on 2024 Lodging Tax Grants, including a recommendation to deny funds to Harbor Art Guild, and will set public hearing dates for the Transportation Benefit District and Stormwater Management Plan. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

• Award Fry Creek Restoration Project to Brumfield Construction for $2,571,024.05
• Deny 2024 Lodging Tax Grant to Harbor Art Guild
• Award 2024 Lodging Tax Grants as recommended by advisory committee
• Accept $750,000 WSDOT Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program grant
• Set public hearings for 2024 Transportation Benefit District and Stormwater Management Plan

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will consider several routine items, including extending the indigent defense contract with Sound Defenders through 2025, authorizing surplus property auctions, and approving various public works agreements. The meeting also includes elections for council leadership and a presentation on the North Aberdeen Bridge Project.

• Amendment to Indigent Defense Contract with Sound Defenders, extending through 12/31/2025, with base compensation of $34,075/month for 1,175 cases and $348 per excess case
• Authorize surplus of portable aluminum fence panels and metal posts, sold at public auction, proceeds to Parks Fund 102
• Authorize surplus of Parks Department 1991 utility trailer, sold at public auction, proceeds to Parks Equipment Rental Reserve Fund 502
• Authorize Fire Chief to execute Forestland Response Agreement Amendment with WA DNR, extending through 12/31/2024
• Authorize Public Works Director to execute Supplement Agreement #1 with HDR for US 101 Safety Improvement Project