Aberdeen public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing and a second‑reading vote on the updated AWC B&O Tax Model Ordinance (Bill #25-13) and on adjusting the low‑income senior rate threshold (Bill #25-16). The council will also consider several public‑safety agreements, public‑works contracts for the Farragut Pump Station, and adoption of the Revised Voluntary Separation Incentive Program Ordinance #6722. Additional items include collective bargaining agreements for city employee unions.

• 2nd reading adoption of the AWC B&O Tax Model Ordinance (Bill #25-13)
• 2nd reading adoption of the Low‑income Senior rate threshold adjustment (Bill #25-16)
• Authorize Mayor to sign the 2025 Emergency Medical Services agreement with Grays Harbor Fire District 10
• Award Electrical Equipment Bid to Advanced Electrical Technologies for the Farragut Pump Station
• Adopt the Revised Voluntary Separation Incentive Program Ordinance #6722 (Bill #25-15)

The Aberdeen City Council passed the updated AWC B&O Tax Model Ordinance (Ordinance 6733) and lowered the low‑income senior rate threshold to 200% of the poverty guidelines (Ordinance 6734), each with a 10‑1 roll‑call vote. The council also adopted the Revised Voluntary Separation Incentive Program Ordinance (Ordinance 6735) unanimously and repealed EMS Resolution 2025‑10 unanimously. Several collective bargaining agreements and service contracts were approved by voice vote.

• Adopted AWC B&O Tax Model Ordinance 6733 (roll‑call 10‑1, Morrison voted no)
• Adopted Low‑income Senior rate adjustment Ordinance 6734 (roll‑call 10‑1, Morrison voted no)
• Adopted Revised Voluntary Separation Incentive Program Ordinance 6735 (roll‑call 10‑0)
• Repealed EMS Resolution 2025‑10 (roll‑call 10‑0)
• Approved Fire Chief to sign Forestland Response Agreement Amendment No. 3 (voice vote)
• Approved Interlocal agreement with City of Cosmopolis for Law Enforcement Services (voice vote)
• Awarded Electrical Equipment Bid to Advanced Electrical Technologies for Farragut Pump Station (voice vote)
• Adopted AFSCME Union 2026‑2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will review several budget ordinances and public works contracts. The body is also deciding on the final design for the US 12 Highway-Rail Separation Project and the appointment of a municipal court judge.

• Sewer CCTV Inspection Contract with Vector Services, LLC for $1,200,000
• Supplemental agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc for $34,259.42
• Final design and property acquisition approval for US 12 Highway-Rail Separation Project (Alternative 8)
• 3rd reading of 2026 Preliminary Budget, 2025 Supplemental Budget, and 2025 Property Tax Levy
• Appointment of Honorable Susan Solan to a 4-year term for Municipal Courts

The council approved the third reading of the 2026 Preliminary Budget (Bill #25-12) and the 2025 Supplemental Budget (Bill #25-10). It also approved the final design and property acquisition for the US 12 Highway‑Rail Separation Project (Alternative 8). Additional actions included adopting a parking statute, a sewer CCTV inspection contract, and appointing Susan Solan to the city council.

• Approved third reading and final passage of the 2026 Preliminary Budget (Bill #25-12) (voice vote)
• Approved third reading and final passage of the 2025 Supplemental Budget Ordinance (Bill #25-10) (voice vote)
• Approved third reading and final passage of the 2025 Property Tax Levy for Collection in 2026 (Bill #25-11) (voice vote)
• Approved first reading to adjust Low‑income Senior Rate Income Threshold to 200% of poverty guidelines (Bill #25-16) (voice vote)
• Approved Sewer CCTV Inspection Contract with Vector Services, LLC for $1,200,000 (voice vote)
• Approved Alternative 8 configuration as final design for US 12 Highway‑Rail Separation Project (voice vote)
• Approved adoption of parking statute RCW 46.61.570 (Bill #25-14) (voice vote)
• Appointed Honorable Susan Solan to a 4‑year term starting Jan 1 2026 (voice vote)

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will consider second‑reading approvals of three finance ordinances: the 2025 Property Tax Levy for collection in 2026 (Bill #25-11), the 2026 Preliminary Budget (Bill #25-12), and the 2025 Supplemental Budget (Bill #25-10). The council will also hear a first‑reading request to adopt RCW 46.61.570 on parking code administration (Bill #25-14). Additional items on the consent agenda include approval of minutes from October 22, 2025 and routine accounts payable/payroll items.

• 2nd reading approval of Ordinance on 2025 Property Tax Levy for Collection in 2026 (Bill #25-11)
• 2nd reading approval of 2026 Preliminary Budget (Bill #25-12)
• 2nd reading approval of 2025 Supplemental Budget Ordinance (Bill #25-10)
• 1st reading request to adopt RCW 46.61.570 regarding parking code entry (Bill #25-14)
• Public hearing requests for the three finance ordinances (Bills #25-11, #25-12, #25-10)

The Aberdeen City Council approved the first reading of the 2025 Property Tax Levy ordinance, the 2026 Preliminary Budget, and the 2025 Supplemental Budget ordinance. The council also approved an ordinance to adopt RCW 46.61.570 for parking code administration. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, excusing two members' absences, and entering a closed session.

• Approved first reading of the 2025 Property Tax Levy for collection in 2026 (Bill #25-11) – carried by voice vote
• Approved first reading of the 2026 Preliminary Budget (Bill #25-12) – carried by voice vote
• Approved first reading of the 2025 Supplemental Budget Ordinance (Bill #25-10) – carried by voice vote
• Approved ordinance to adopt RCW 46.61.570 parking statute (Bill #25-14) – carried by voice vote
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from October 22, 2025 – carried by voice vote
• Excused Councilmembers Morrison and Pieraccini for absences – carried by voice vote
• Recessed into a closed session to discuss personnel matters – carried by voice vote
• Adjourned the meeting – carried by voice vote

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council considered and approved several finance and public‑works actions, including ratifying state‑fund agreements for projects S20084 and S1801A totaling $2,190,000. Council members also approved a one‑time increase of the out‑of‑city business license threshold from $2,000 to $4,000 and adopted first readings of ordinances related to a property tax levy, an alley vacation, and a zoning amendment for minimum housing square footage. Additionally, the council awarded a demolition contract for 1103 E 1st Street worth $32,505.84 and authorized the donation of a Native American wooden sculpture to the Quinault Indian Nation.

• Ratify agreements with Washington State Department of Commerce for projects S20084 and S1801A totaling $2,190,000
• Approve one‑time increase of out‑of‑city business license threshold from $2,000 to $4,000 (Bill 25‑07)
• Award demolition contract to Advance Environmental Inc. for 1103 E 1st Street for $32,505.84
• First reading of Ordinance to vacate portion of alley between Union Pacific Lots 10 & 11 Blk 47 and Lots 1‑9 Inc Blk 47 (Bill #25‑08)
• First reading of amended zoning code ordinance to allow minimum square‑footage housing types (Bill #25‑09)

The council voted to approve the donation of a Native American wooden sculpture to the Quinault Indian Nation. It rejected ratifying $2.19 million state‑fund agreements and approved first readings of the 2025 property tax levy, the 2026 preliminary budget, and the 2025 supplemental budget. The council also passed the alley‑vacation ordinance and a zoning amendment allowing additional housing types, adopted a new public‑works job classification, and authorized a public‑works task order.

• Approved donation of Native American sculpture (voice vote)
• Defeated ratification of $2,190,000 state fund agreements (0/10)
• Approved first reading of 2025 Property Tax Levy (voice vote, 8‑2)
• Approved first reading of 2026 Preliminary Budget (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of 2025 Supplemental Budget (voice vote)
• Passed alley‑vacation ordinance (Ordinance 6728) by roll call 10‑0
• Passed housing‑type zoning amendment (Ordinance 6729) by roll call 10‑0
• Adopted job description for Public Works Equipment Rental Mechanic Supervisor (voice vote)

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the second and third readings of Bill #25-07, which proposes increasing the business license fee threshold for out‑of‑city businesses from $2,000 to $4,000 effective Jan. 1 2026. Other items include authorizing a $32,505.84 demolition contract for 1103 E 1st Street, first‑reading ordinances to vacate a Union Pacific alley (Bill #25-08) and amend the zoning code for minimum housing square footage (Bill #25-09), and confirming the mayor’s Economic Development Committee appointments.

• Increase business license threshold from $2,000 to $4,000 for out‑of‑city businesses (Bill #25-07)
• Award demolition contract to Advance Environmental Inc. for 1103 E 1st Street – $32,505.84
• First reading of ordinance to vacate portion of alley between Union Pacific Lots 10 & 11 Blk 47 and Lots 1‑9 Inc Blk 47 (Bill #25-08)
• First reading of amended zoning code ordinance for minimum square‑footage housing types (Bill #25-09)
• Confirm mayor’s appointment of Economic Development Committee members

The council passed Ordinance 6727, raising the out‑of‑city business license fee threshold from $2,000 to $4,000 with an 11‑0 roll‑call vote. It also authorized the sale of a surplus 1999 F‑120 truck, approved a $32,505.84 demolition contract for 1103 E 1st St, and allocated $3,000 to the Senior Center from discretionary funds. The mayor’s Economic Development Committee appointments were confirmed, and first readings of an alley‑vacation ordinance and a zoning amendment were approved.

• Ordinance 6727 raising business license threshold to $4,000 passed (11-0 roll‑call)
• Authorized sale of surplus 1999 F‑120 Extended Cab (VIN#1FTBZ20L0XEE66225) at auction
• Approved Advance Environmental Inc. demolition contract for 1103 E 1st St, $32,505.84
• Confirmed mayor’s Economic Development Committee appointments (voice vote)
• Allocated $3,000 to Senior Center from discretionary funds (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of alley vacation ordinance (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of amended zoning ordinance for minimum housing size (10-1 vote, noes: Morrison)
• Recessed into closed and executive sessions for personnel and employee performance matters

City Council

The City Council will discuss revenue projections and a presentation from Harbor Strong. The body is deciding on several financial authorizations, public works contracts, and a mandatory change to business license thresholds.

• Approval of RCO Grant for $450,000
• Updating fees and charges for the Ambulance and Emergency Services utility
• On Call Task Order #2 with Montrose not to exceed $84,335
• Public hearing for the Division Street Pump Station project
• Increasing the out-of-city business license threshold from $2,000 to $4,000

The Aberdeen City Council approved several finance actions, including a $58,000 match for a $450,000 RCO grant and new policies for card transaction fees, round‑up donations, and senior rate adjustments. It also adopted a resolution updating ambulance and emergency services fees. Additional approvals were made for a mobile surveillance contract, a public works amendment for a pump station project, and a higher business‑license threshold for out‑of‑city businesses.

• Approved amendment to city’s 10% match for $450,000 RCO Grant to $58,000 (voice vote)
• Approved credit/debit card transaction policy with service fee (voice vote)
• Approved round‑up and recurring donation program (voice vote)
• Approved adjustment of low‑income senior rate to 200% of Federal Poverty Rate (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑10 updating ambulance and emergency services fees (7‑4 roll‑call vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign LVT Mobile Surveillance Unit contract (voice vote)
• Authorized Public Works Director to execute Amendment #1 for Task Order #26 with HDR (voice vote)
• Approved one‑time increase of business‑license threshold to $4,000 for out‑of‑city businesses (voice vote)

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will vote on three surplus art items: a bronze bust of former Mayor Ed Lundgren, a wooden sculpture of Sacagawea and an Eagle, and the sale of each. The council will also consider authorizing the Parks Director to purchase a Rumble Seat slide for Finch Playfield for up to $17,739.68. Additional items include deaccessioning 52 museum collection pieces and confirming Katy Williamsen as Finance Director.

• Authorize surplus of the bronze bust of former Mayor Ed Lundgren – return to family or auction
• Authorize surplus of the wooden sculpture of Sacagawea and an Eagle – auction
• Authorize purchase of a Rumble Seat slide for Finch Playfield, not to exceed $17,739.68
• Deaccession 52 items from the Museum Collection
• Confirm appointment of Katy Williamsen as Finance Director

The council approved a request for the City Administrator to enter into a contract with attorney Jenna Mandell‑Rice of Van Ness‑Feldman law firm. It also approved a workshop on September 17 to discuss utility rate recommendations. The council recessed into an executive session on legal risks and then reconvened before adjourning.

• Excused Councilmembers Maki and Pieraccini (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda, amended minutes (voice vote)
• Authorized City Administrator to contract with Jenna Mandell‑Rice, attorney (voice vote)
• Approved City Council Workshop on Sep 17 at 6 p.m. (voice vote)
• Recessed into Executive Session for up to 30 minutes (voice vote)
• Reconvened at 7:13 p.m. (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (voice vote)

City Council

The council excused Councilmembers Maki and Pieraccini and approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. It adopted the consent agenda, including amended minutes from July 23, 2025, also by voice vote. The council authorized the City Administrator to enter into a contract with attorney Jenna Mandell‑Rice and approved a council workshop for September 17, both by voice vote. The meeting recessed into executive session, reconvened, and adjourned, each action carried by voice vote.

• Excused Councilmembers Maki and Pieraccini (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Adopted consent agenda with amended July 23 minutes (voice vote)
• Authorized contract with attorney Jenna Mandell‑Rice (voice vote)
• Approved City Council workshop on Sep 17 (voice vote)
• Recessed into executive session (voice vote)
• Re‑convened at 7:13 PM (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 PM (voice vote)

City Council

The council approved several items, including authorizing the mayor to sign a revised lease for warehouse space at 2100 Port Industrial Road at $4,831.88 per month, approving an Emergency Medical Services stand‑by agreement, and purchasing a new fire engine. It also approved the award of a timber sale to Merrill & Ring Forest Products, released up to $1 million of North Shore Levee reserve funds for parcel reimbursements and rentals, and authorized a $40,000 pump replacement for the Arthur Street pump station. Additional approvals covered the library remodel contract, a Civics Plus software purchase, and a $3,000 extension of Summerfest to 10 p.m.

• Approved revised lease for 2100 Port Industrial Rd, $4,831.88/mo (Prato, seconded Francy)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services Stand‑By Agreement (Pieraccini, seconded Gakin)
• Approved purchase of new fire engine (Pieraccini, seconded Morrison)
• Approved award of timber sale to Merrill & Ring Forest Products LLC (Francy, seconded Pieraccini)
• Approved release of up to $1 M North Shore Levee reserve funds for parcel reimbursements and rentals (Francy, seconded Hubbard)
• Approved use of stormwater reserves to buy replacement pump for Arthur Street station, not to exceed $40,000 (Francy, seconded Hubbard)
• Approved Mayor to sign AMERESCO contract for Library Remodel project (Francy, seconded Swor)
• Approved Mayor to sign Civics Plus contract for See, Click, Fix and Mass Notification Programs (Francy, seconded Gakin)

City Council

The council accepted a $145,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security and allowed the police department to cover a potential $16,568.21 overage using restricted funds. The council also approved the deaccession of items from the museum collection. The consent agenda, including June 25 minutes and $3,896,104.28 in payroll and accounts payable, was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.

• Excused Councilmembers Gakin, Maki, Pieraccini, and Taylor (voice vote)
• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda with $3,896,104.28 payroll and accounts payable (voice vote)
• Accepted $145,000 DHS grant and permitted police to cover $16,568.21 overage from restricted funds (voice vote)
• Approved deaccession of listed museum collection items (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM (voice vote)

City Council

The council approved a contract with Tim Girvin for concept art on the Wishkah Bridge sign (5‑4 roll‑call vote). It also approved a $7,500 lodging‑tax grant for the Grays Harbor Conservation District by voice vote. A request to release up to $1 million of North Shore Levee reserve funds was tabled until July, and the council created a legislative break cancelling August meetings.

• Excused Councilmembers Taylor, Maki, and Hodgkin – carried by voice vote
• Elected Councilmember Hubbard as President Pro‑Tem – roll‑call vote
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,011,333.82 payroll – carried by voice vote
• Approved $7,500 Lodging Tax Grant to Grays Harbor Conservation District – carried by voice vote
• Tabled request to release up to $1 M North Shore Levee reserve funds – carried by voice vote
• Approved legislative break cancelling August 13 and August 27 council meetings – carried by voice vote
• Approved contract with Tim Girvin for Wishkah Bridge sign art – roll‑call vote 5‑4 (Gakin, Hubbard, Lawrence, Morrison)
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

City Council

The Aberdeen City Council approved a series of actions, including delegating signing authority for 118 W. Wishkah Street and authorizing an EMS agreement with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families. It also approved purchases of a street sweeper, air compressors, and a credit to a water customer, and adopted a revised Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan. Additional approvals covered historic preservation listings, a fire‑fighter MOU, and a Code of Ethics ordinance.

• Approved Resolution delegating authority to the City Administrator for 118 W. Wishkah St. (voice vote)
• Approved EMS agreement with Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (voice vote, 11‑1)
• Approved purchase of RAVO street sweeper using equipment rental reserve funds (voice vote)
• Approved purchase and installation of two air compressors for the Water Treatment Plant, budget up to $155,000 (voice vote)
• Approved revised Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031 (voice vote)
• Approved addition of four properties to the Local Historic Register (voice vote)
• Adopted MOU between the City of Aberdeen and IAFF Local 315 firefighters (voice vote)
• Passed Code of Ethics ordinance amending AMC Chapter 2.24, vote 7‑5

City Council

The council voted to spend $229,901 from the Opioid Abatement Funds as recommended by the Opioid Abatement Council. The second reading of Bill 25‑06, amending the Code of Ethics, was approved. Two items – a letter of support for the Westport Golf Links Project and a contract for Wishkah Bridge sign artwork – were tabled for further community input. The council also approved a contract with the Department of Natural Resources for a property appraisal.

• Approved $229,901 opioid‑abatement fund expenditure (voice vote)
• Approved second reading of Bill 25‑06, Code of Ethics amendment (voice vote, 9‑for/3‑against)
• Tabled request to support Westport Golf Links Project (9‑for/3‑against; opposition: Morrison, Hodgkin, Taylor)
• Tabled contract for Wishkah Bridge sign concept art (voice vote)
• Approved contract with Department of Natural Resources for property appraisal (voice vote)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Revised Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan (voice vote, no testimony)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Bill 25‑06, Code of Ethics amendment (voice vote, no testimony)
• Extended meeting to 8:50 PM (voice vote)

City Council

The council approved several actions, including authorizing the mayor to sign Amendment 2 to the Grays and Osborne Task Order 8 for critical wastewater treatment plant improvements. It also set a public hearing date for the revised six‑year transportation improvement plan and approved the use of $15,000 from discretionary funds for the Micro Grant Program. Additional approvals covered surplus of a Glock 17 handgun, a K‑9 vehicle, and deaccession of museum items.

• Approved mayor's authority to execute Amendment 2 for WWTP improvements (voice vote)
• Set date for public hearing on Revised Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan (voice vote)
• Authorized deaccession of items from Museum Collection (voice vote)
• Approved $15,000 discretionary funds for Micro Grant Program (voice vote)
• Approved surplus of used Glock 17 handgun to Gunarama (voice vote)
• Approved surplus of K‑9 vehicle #399 and replacement with seizure fund monies (voice vote)
• Authorized Grays Harbor Conservation District to apply for 2025 lodging tax grant (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of Bill 2025‑06, Code of Ethics amendment (voice vote)

City Council

The council tabled a request to inventory the city’s museum collection. It approved the Parks Director and Assistant Parks Director as project approvers for a state recreation project and passed a resolution letting the mayor sign the certification for that project. The council authorized contracts for the South Shore Levee recertification, the 3rd Avenue slide repair, and a design amendment for water tanks, and it cancelled the April 30 meeting.

• Tabled museum‑collection RFP request (voice vote 11‑1)
• Approved Parks Director and Assistant Parks Director as project approvers for WSRCO project #24‑1711 DEV (roll‑call 6‑0, mayor tie‑breaker yea)
• Authorized mayor to sign certification of applicant match for project #24‑1711 DEV (voice vote 10‑2)
• Authorized mayor to execute contract with HWA GeoScience for South Shore Levee recertification (voice vote)
• Awarded 3rd Avenue Slide Repair contract to Rognlin’s Inc., pending FEMA concurrence (voice vote)
• Authorized amendment with Gray & Osborne for Cosmopolis and Herbig #2 water‑tank design and bidding (voice vote)
• Cancelled the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on April 30, 2025 (voice vote)

City Council

The council held a public hearing on Bill 25-04 and approved its second reading, moving it to final passage. It also extended emergency police services to Cosmopolis through the end of 2025. Additionally, the council authorized the Fry Creek Restoration Phase 1 and Phase 3 projects and awarded the Sumner Avenue sidewalk improvement contract to Rognlins, Inc.

• Councilmember Morrison elected President Pro-Tem (voice vote)
• Approved second reading of Bill 25-04 expanding sidewalk sitting bans (voice vote)
• Moved Bill 25-04 to final passage (roll call, all ayes)
• Authorized extension of emergency police services to Cosmopolis through 2025 (voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Fry Creek Restoration Phase 1 resolution (voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Task Order for Fry Creek Restoration Phase 3 (voice vote)
• Awarded Sumner Ave sidewalk improvements contract to Rognlins, Inc. (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 PM (motion, seconded)

City Council

The council filled the vacant Ward 4 Seat 7 by appointing Carrie Hubbard. After two rounds of roll‑call voting resulted in a 4‑4 tie, Mayor Orr cast the deciding vote for Hubbard. The council also approved a $30,000 grant from American Forests, a $288,736 ambulance purchase, and extended the police services agreement with Cosmopolis. Additionally, the first reading of an ordinance to expand sidewalk sitting prohibitions was approved.

• Appointed Carrie Hubbard to Ward 4 Seat 7 after mayor’s tie‑break vote
• Approved $30,000 grant from American Forests (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 ambulance from Braun Northwest for $288,736 (voice vote)
• Extended emergency police services agreement with Cosmopolis through end of 2025 (voice vote)
• Authorized surplus of Police Vehicle 383 to McCleary PD, purchase of 2022 Jeep Cherokee from McCleary PD, and auction of Vehicle 394 (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of Bill 25‑04 expanding sidewalk sitting prohibitions (vote 6‑2)
• Approved the consent agenda, including March 12, 2025 minutes and specified check and wire numbers (voice vote)
• Extended meeting time to 9:00 PM (voice vote)