Buckley public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council reviewed options to address a projected deficit for 2024 and the following six years. Members agreed to seek a further draft of a scenario that uses existing options and remaining ARPA funds instead of new taxes, while maintaining support for an EMS levy.
- Requested further draft of budget scenario 4 to offset deficit without new taxes
- Expressed support for adding an EMS levy for voter approval
City Council
The City Council approved an amendment to the City Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule and filled vacancies on the Planning Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. A proposal for a City Hall addition design contract was denied. Residents expressed opposition to a potential B&O tax during public comment.
- Appointed Charles Martin to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
- Appointed Robert Wohfeil and Ashley Fererro to the Planning Commission
- Approved RES No. 23-11 Amending the City Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule (Revision #36)
- Denied Design Contract for the Second Addition of City Hall not to exceed $100,000
- Approved Engineering Services Proposal for Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Outfall Mixing Zone Study
- Approved claim and payroll checks totaling $750,582.32
City Council
The City Council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing minutes from four previous sessions. Council members discussed the City Hall remodel and the proposed Urban Growth Area (UGA), but no formal decisions were made on those items.
- Approved the meeting agenda as amended
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from Feb 7, Feb 28, March 7, and April 25, 2023
Planning Commission
The commission reviewed the goals and deliverables for the 2024 PRO’s Plan, including updates to the Comprehensive Plan Park Element. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.
Planning Commission
The commission reviewed a proposal to partner with Pierce County for an Urban Growth Area (UGA) but followed a recommendation to hold off on a formal request. The body also reviewed checklists from the Department of Commerce regarding required state law updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Deferred formal request for Urban Growth Area (UGA) based on consultant recommendation
- Identified land use element as the first priority for Comprehensive Plan updates