Cheney public meetings in 2021

City Council

The council voted to postpone action on Resolution E-959, the city employee COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy, and scheduled a special meeting on January 10, 2022, to decide. The vote was 4-3, with Councilmembers Overhauser, Schmidt, and Taves voting against the delay. Other actions included approving the 2022 line clearance contract renewal, authorizing a grant application for the TransAlta WWTP solar array, and approving a non-binding wetland mitigation letter of intent.

• Postponed decision on COVID-19 vaccination policy (Resolution E-959) to Jan. 10 special meeting (4-3)
• Approved 2022 line clearance contract renewal (Resolution E-972) unanimously
• Approved TransAlta WWTP solar array grant application (Resolution E-979) unanimously
• Approved wetland mitigation letter of intent with West Plains Airport (Resolution E-980) with one abstention
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $605,605.04
• Approved minutes of Dec. 14, 2021 meeting as corrected

City Council

The Council will hold a final public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget and consider an ordinance to adopt it. Other items include approving various grants, street preservation funding, and salary adjustments.

• Final public hearing for the 2022 City Budget
• Adoption of $35,620,900 budget ordinance (Y-19)
• $141,205 AOC Therapeutic Court Grant agreement
• $592,400 street and sidewalk preservation project for Clay Street and 6th Street
• $189,258 solar array grant award for the Wastewater Treatment Plant

The council unanimously passed the 2022 budget ordinance (Y-19) totaling $35,620,900, along with a $120,000 budget amendment (Y-20) and the 2022 salary ordinance (Y-16). It also approved several resolutions, including a $141,205 grant for the AOC Therapeutic Court, a $189,258 grant for the WWTP solar array, and an interlocal agreement with Medical Lake for court services.

• Approved 2022 budget ordinance Y-19, $35,620,900 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment Y-20, $120,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 salary ordinance Y-16 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-960, AOC Therapeutic Court grant $141,205 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-978, WWTP solar array grant $189,258 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-977, interlocal agreement with Medical Lake for court services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-974, 2021 TIB overlay project funding fuel tax agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-975, CETA Clean Energy Implementation Plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the land use table for the Business Park (BP) zone. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 9 regular meeting and hear citizen, commissioner, and staff reports. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public Hearing #2021-15: Amending Land Use Table for Business Park (BP) Zone
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period
• Commissioner and staff reports

The Cheney Planning Commission held a public hearing on amending the land use table for the Business Park (BP) zone, discussing potential new uses like co-working spaces, commercial lodging, and daycare. No formal decision was made; staff was asked to bring draft ordinance language for a January hearing.

• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on BP zone use table amendment; no vote taken
• Commissioner Vibbert recused from BP matter due to property interest
• Staff to bring draft ordinance language for January public hearing

Park Board

The Cheney Park Board met on December 8, 2021, and discussed several updates but took no formal votes. Councilmember Schmidt reported that $80,000 in mitigation fees is budgeted for the dog park, and the board is finalizing the design and easement. The board also discussed the recreation coordinator resignation, park mitigation funds for tennis courts and Hagelin restrooms, and the pool project's need for voter support. No action items were voted on due to absent members.

• Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 regular meeting
• No vote on new Park Board Chair due to absent members; nominations to be emailed

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2022 budget for governmental funds, with a final hearing and adoption scheduled for December 14. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a new AFSCME labor contract, renewal of the school resource officer agreement, and various contracts and appropriations. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, vouchers totaling $760,066.99, and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on 2022 budget for governmental funds; final hearing Dec 14
• Resolution E-962: 2022-2025 AFSCME 270-S labor contract with 3.0% wage increase for 2022
• Resolution E-966: Renewal of SRO contract with Cheney Public Schools for 2021-2022
• Resolution E-968: Water control valve maintenance contract with Prestige Worldwide, LLC, $3,100 annually for 2022-2026
• Ordinances Y-8/Y-9: Business Park rezone to Light Industrial and self-storage design standards

The City Council approved the 2022 budget ordinances (Y-17 and Y-18) and the 2022-2025 AFSCME labor contract, and renewed the school resource officer contract. It also approved several resolutions for public records legal services, water valve maintenance, asphalt repairs, and a solid waste vehicle storage building repair. The business park rezone was referred back to the Planning Commission for further review.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 meeting as distributed.
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $760,066.99.
• Approved Resolution E-962 (AFSCME 270-S labor contract) unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-966 (SRO contract renewal) unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-967 (public records legal services with Cedar Law Group) unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-968 (water valve maintenance, $3,100/year for 5 years) unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-969 (asphalt repairs appropriation increase) unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-970 (solid waste vehicle storage building repair) unanimously.

City Council

The City Council will conduct several public hearings regarding the 2022 budget, including discussions on General Fund revenues and governmental funds. The meeting also includes a hearing for a CDBG application for water main replacements on Elm Street.

• Public hearing for 2022 property tax levy ($3.10 per $1,000) and EMS levy ($0.42 per $1,000)
• Public hearing for 2022 CDBG application for Elm Street water main replacement
• Resolution E-964 regarding the DowRocks purchase and sales agreement
• Resolution E-965 to update the West Plains Recruit Academy Interlocal Agreement
• Approval of vouchers totaling $267,605.67 and payroll totaling $921,825.29

The Cheney City Council approved the 2022 CDBG application resolution, a $30,000 public defense grant agreement, a $350,000 land purchase agreement, and an updated recruit academy agreement. The council also held public hearings on the 2022 budget and property tax levies, deferring the ordinances to a later meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution E-963 for 2022 CDBG application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-961 for $30,000 public defense grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-964 for $350,000 DowRocks purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-965 for West Plains Recruit Academy ILA (unanimous)
• Deferred first reading of Ordinance Y-17 (property tax levy) to subsequent meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred first reading of Ordinance Y-18 (EMS levy) to subsequent meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several information items regarding city development. These include updates on the zoning code, a CDBG project proposal for 2022, and economic development.

• Zoning Code Updates Needed (#2021-12)
• CDBG Project Proposal for 2022 (#2021-11)
• Economic Development Update (#2021-13)
• Rental vs. Owner-Occupied Update (#2021-14)

The Cheney Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed potential zoning code updates, including regulations for shipping containers, vacation rentals, and wireless facilities, with draft language expected in early 2022. Staff also presented plans for a $200,000 CDBG grant request for water main work on N 5th St and Elm St, and reviewed data on rental vs. owner-occupied housing. The meeting was informational only.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• No substantive decisions made; all items were informational

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to approve minutes, vouchers totaling $614,787.26, and small contracts, and to discuss information items including Proposition 1 fund use and city employee vaccine mandate policies. The main action item is a public hearing on the 2022 budget for the Light and Public Works departments. The agenda also includes citizen comments and appointments.

• Vouchers/payroll totaling $614,787.26
• Public hearing on 2022 budget for Light and Public Works (21-102)
• Information item on Proposition 1 past and future use of funds
• Information item on city employee vaccine mandate policies
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 11, and 12 meetings

The City Council voted on Resolution E-959, which would have mandated COVID-19 vaccination for city employees. The motion failed with a vote of 4-3, with Councilmembers Barthels, Weiszmann, Gaard, and Hilton voting nay. The council also approved claims and vouchers totaling $614,787.26 and held a public hearing on the 2022 Light and Public Works budgets.

• Approved minutes of special and regular meetings (unanimous)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $614,787.26 (unanimous)
• Added Resolution E-959 to agenda (6-1, Weiszmann nay)
• Rejected Resolution E-959 for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination (4-3, motion failed)
• Held public hearing on 2022 Light and Public Works budgets (no vote)

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss several informational items, including a fundraiser for the Sutton Gazebo, updates on the dog park, SEEK Grant progress, and special events. No action items are listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be primarily for discussion and updates.

• Sutton Gazebo fundraiser discussion
• Dog park updates from Paul Schmidt and Chris Babcock
• SEEK Grant updates
• Special event updates

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners met on October 13, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda included information items on the Sutton Gazebo fundraiser, dog park updates, SEEK Grant updates, and special events, but no action items were listed or decided. The minutes record no substantive decisions, only procedural matters.

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting virtually to consider several resolutions, including funding for the Holiday Hoopla event, a service agreement for the Tantalus meter reading system, and a budget increase to close out the Teller Window Improvement Project. They will also discuss city employee vaccine mandate policies and approve routine items like minutes and vouchers.

• Resolution E-955: $7,130 lodging tax grant to Cheney Merchants Association for Holiday Hoopla (Dec 3, 2021)
• Resolution E-956: Tantalus AMI Service Agreement for maintenance and support of fixed network meter reading system
• Resolution E-957: $10,101 appropriation increase for Teller Window Improvement Project, total to $199,000
• Resolution E-958: Amendment Two to DOE Water Quality Financial Agreement (WQC-2018-Cheney-00191)
• Vouchers totaling $292,954.52 and payroll totaling $928,975.84

The Cheney City Council approved several routine items, including a $7,130 lodging tax resolution for Holiday Hoopla, a service agreement with Tantalus, a project closeout, and a water quality agreement amendment. They also approved claims and vouchers totaling over $928,000 and a $5,118.33 damage claim. A vaccine mandate for city employees was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 meeting
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $928,975.84
• Approved Leaf claim payment of $5,118.33
• Deferred vaccine mandate discussion to next meeting (Weiszmann abstaining)
• Approved Resolution E-955 for Holiday Hoopla lodging tax ($7,130)
• Approved Resolution E-956 Tantalus AMI Service Agreement
• Approved Resolution E-957 2020 Teller Window Improvement Project Closeout
• Approved Resolution E-958 DOE Water Quality Financial Agreement Amendment Two (Barthels abstaining)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public meeting regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program. Staff will also provide information on a 2022 CDBG project proposal and necessary updates to the zoning code.

• Public Meeting #2021-10: Community Development Block Grant Program
• Information Item #2021-12: Zoning Code Updates Needed

City Council

The Cheney City Council is holding a special meeting on October 11, 2021, to discuss the 2022 budget process and priorities. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19, but residents can observe via four 45-minute Zoom segments. No public comment will be taken.

• 2022 budget process and priorities discussion
• Four 45-minute Zoom segments starting at 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
• Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers, 609 2nd Street, Cheney, WA
• Public observation via Zoom only; no in-person attendance
• No public comment period

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2022 Light and Public Works budgets and priorities, as well as possible uses of ARPA funds and discretionary requests for all departments. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

City Council

The Cheney City Council is holding a special budget workshop to discuss the 2022 budget process and priorities. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No specific budget items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2022 Budget Process and Priorities discussion

The Cheney City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and priorities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. Councilmember Gaard was excused from the meeting.

• Excused Councilmember Weismann from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting virtually to consider several resolutions, including a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for city employees and agreements for utility services and solid waste disposal. They will also hold a third reading of an ordinance to rezone about 12 acres on Clover Court from two-family to single-family residential. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, vouchers totaling $735,599.78, and a claim for damages.

• Resolution E-942: COVID-19 vaccination mandate for city employees
• Ordinance Y-14: Rezone 12.07 acres on Clover Court from R-2 to R-1
• Resolution E-950: Tantalus AMI fixed network agreement for utility meters
• Resolution E-951: Five-year interlocal agreement extension with City of Spokane for waste disposal
• Vouchers/payroll totaling $735,599.78

The council approved a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees (Resolution E-942) with two abstentions, and the Clover Court rezone (Ordinance Y-14) died for lack of a motion after a motion to reject was withdrawn. Several other resolutions were approved unanimously, including agreements for utility network, interlocal cooperation, power sales, and a victim services MOU.

• Approved Resolution E-942, city employee vaccination mandate (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Ordinance Y-14, Clover Court rezone, died for lack of a motion
• Approved Resolution E-950, Tantalus AMI Fixed Network Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-951, Interlocal Agreement extension with City of Spokane (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-952, BPA Power Sales Revision 4 Exhibit D (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-953, BPA Power Sales Revision 9 Exhibit F (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-954, MOU with Kalispel Tribe/Victim Services Program (unanimous)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $735,599.78 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions, including purchasing new tasers and body cameras for the police department, designating the city as COVID-compliant, and mandating COVID-19 vaccination for city employees. They will also vote on agreements for internet service, energy conservation, and various contracts. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session on real estate pricing.

• Resolution E-939: Purchase 16 Axon Taser 7s to replace aging inventory
• Resolution E-940: Purchase Axon body cameras for Cheney Police Department
• Resolution E-942: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees
• Ordinance Y-14: Rezone 12.07 acres at Clover Court from R-2 to R-1
• Resolution E-948: Award $14,706.25 asphalt repair contract to Diamond Asphalt Paving

The City Council voted to defer the Clover Court Rezone (Ordinance Y-14) to a subsequent meeting after a second reading, with three members opposed. They approved the purchase of 16 Axon Taser 7s and Axon body cameras for the police department. The council also approved a resolution to become a COVID-19 compliant city and postponed a vaccine mandate for city employees to the next meeting. All other resolutions, including agreements with Avista, EWU, and BPA, were approved unanimously.

• Deferred Clover Court Rezone (Ordinance Y-14) to a subsequent meeting (second reading) — carried with 3 nay votes.
• Approved Resolution E-939 to purchase 16 Axon Taser 7s — carried unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-940 to purchase Axon body cameras for the CPD — carried unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-941 to become a COVID-19 compliant city — carried with 1 nay vote.
• Postponed Resolution E-942 (COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees) to the next meeting — carried with 1 abstention.
• Approved Resolution E-943 (Avista Edge Agreements) — carried unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-944 (EWU Energy Conservation Advertising Agreement) — carried unanimously.
• Approved Resolution E-945 (BPA Notification Letter 2025-2028) — carried unanimously.

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from August 9, 2021, and receive an information item on the Solid Waste Plan (#2021-09). The meeting is open to the public via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Information item #2021-09: Solid Waste Plan
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2021 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period
• Commissioner and staff reports

The Cheney Planning Commission held a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting. The main item was an information presentation on the Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2026, which was posted for public review and comment. No formal decisions were made on the plan; it was presented for discussion only.

• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2026 (information only, no vote)
• Posted plan for public review and comment

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes from March 4, 2021, and to discuss old and new business. Old business includes an update on the Cheney Depot, and new business covers a museum map database presented by Joan Mamanakis. The meeting is held by Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approval of March 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Cheney Depot update
• Cheney Museum Map Database presentation by Joan Mamanakis
• Citizen participation period

City Council

The Cheney City Council approved three resolutions: a solar grant application, a Teamsters contract, and a lodging tax disbursement. It also passed the 2021 salary ordinance and deferred two ordinances, including a rezoning for Clover Court, to later meetings.

• Approved Resolution E-936 for 2021 Department of Commerce Solar Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-937 for 2021-2023 Teamsters Local 690 Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-938 for Lodging Tax Disbursement to Cheney Merchants Association (unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance Y-13 (Inland Power Franchise Agreement) to subsequent meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance Y-14 (Clover Court rezone) to subsequent meeting (4-3, with Schmidt, Barthels, Taves voting nay)
• Passed Ordinance Y-15 (2021 Salary Ordinance) (unanimous)

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will meet via Zoom to discuss park updates and take action on fund allocation. The board is scheduled to vote on creating a formal plan for Park Mitigation Funds to present to the City Council.

• Vote on top priorities for Park Mitigation Funds
• Dog Park updates from Paul Schmidt and Chris Babcock
• Pool Committee information item
• SEEK Award information item

The Cheney Park Board met and discussed plans to issue an RFP/RFQ for a consultant to assess the existing pool and provide options for renovation or replacement. No formal decisions were made; the minutes note that the June minutes will be approved at the October meeting. The recreation department received a $40,595 SEEK award for Camp CASLO, and a Girl Scout troop was approved to plant trees in Centennial Park.

• Approved Girl Scout troop tree planting in Centennial Park (no vote recorded)
• Discussed pool assessment RFP/RFQ, no action taken
• Noted SEEK award of $40,595 for Camp CASLO (reimbursable)
• Deferred approval of June minutes to October meeting

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a third reading of Ordinance Y-12 regarding R-3 zoning text amendments. The council will also review vouchers and payroll totaling over $1.1 million.

• Ordinance Y-12: Allows bonus density for a third unit on 5,000 square foot R-3 parcels
• Voucher total of $196,527.16
• Payroll total of $954,805.66
• Information item regarding Teamsters contract draft for 2021-2023
• Pool Study RFP Draft information item

The Cheney City Council approved Ordinance Y-12, which allows bonus density in R3 zones, in a unanimous vote. The council also approved claims and vouchers totaling $954,805.66, and handled two damage claims: one paid and one sent to WCIA. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance Y-12 (R3 bonus density) (7-0)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $954,805.66
• Paid damage claim from Ghanim Al Zaria (unanimous)
• Sent damage claim from Grayson Whitaker to WCIA (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission met virtually on August 9, 2021, to conduct a public hearing on a zoning map amendment. The agenda included the approval of minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting, as no July meeting was held. The primary decision item was the review of a request to change zoning from R-2 to R-1 in the Clover CT/W 6th ST area.

• Public Hearing #2021-08: Zoning Map Amendment changing R-2 to R-1 in Clover CT/W 6th ST Area
• Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2021 Regular Meeting

The Cheney Planning Commission voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment to rezone approximately 12.07 acres in the Clover Court/W 6th Street area from R-2 (Duplex) to R-1 (Single Family Residential). The recommendation will go to the City Council for final action. The public hearing included testimony both for and against the rezone, with opponents arguing it would reduce housing options and unfairly impact one property owner.

• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment #2021-08, rezoning ~12.07 acres from R-2 to R-1 (4-0, Vibbert abstained)
• Approved minutes of the June 14, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on several resolutions, including allocating $355,000 of ARPA funds for utility assistance and sewer leak detection, adopting a post-COVID utility assistance plan, ending the COVID-19 emergency declaration, and applying for a state grant for road preservation. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance to allow bonus density in R-3 zoning. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, vouchers totaling $795,801.78, and small contracts.

• Resolution E-932: Allocate $325,000 for residential utility assistance and $30,000 for sewer leak detection from ARPA funds
• Resolution E-933: Adopt Post COVID Residential Utility Assistance Plan
• Resolution E-934: End COVID-19 emergency declaration
• Resolution E-935: Apply for TIB preservation grant for Clay Street and 6th Street (10% match required)
• Ordinance Y-12: Second reading to allow bonus density (third unit) on 5,000 sq ft parcels in R-3 zoning

The Cheney City Council approved several resolutions, including allocating $355,000 in ARPA funds for post-COVID utility assistance and sewer infrastructure, adopting a residential utility assistance plan, ending the COVID-19 emergency declaration, and applying for a TIB preservation grant. The council also deferred the second reading of an ordinance on R3 bonus density to a later meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution E-932 allocating $355,000 in ARPA funds for utility assistance and sewer infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-933 for the Post COVID Residential Utility Assistance Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-934 ending the COVID-19 emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-935 for the 2021 TIB Preservation Grant application (unanimous)
• Deferred second reading of Ordinance Y-12 on R3 bonus density to a subsequent meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a ballot measure for a property tax levy lift to fund public safety, a sewer repair contract, an energy conservation agreement amendment, a zoning change for bonus density, and a franchise agreement with Inland Power. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and payroll.

• Resolution E-930: Authorizes ballot measure for November 2021 election to increase property tax levy for public safety and equipment
• Resolution E-928: Approves $15,432.72 contract with Dow Excavating for Scenic Heights Sewer Main Repair
• Resolution E-929: Approves amendment to BPA Energy Conservation Agreement extending term to September 30, 2022
• Ordinance Y-12: Allows third unit on 5,000 sq ft parcels in R-3 zone if 1-bed/1-bath or studio units
• Ordinance Y-13: Grants non-exclusive franchise to Inland Power and Light for electric facilities

The Cheney City Council approved a resolution to place a levy lift on the ballot for voters to consider, aiming to maintain high-level public safety services. The council also approved a corrected sewer main repair contract, extended a BPA energy conservation agreement, and introduced two ordinances for future consideration.

• Approved Resolution E-930 for a levy lift ballot measure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-928 for the Scenic Heights Sewer Main Repair Project with corrected amount of $19,584.80 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-929 extending the BPA Energy Conservation Agreement for one year (unanimous)
• Moved first reading of Ordinance Y-12 (R3 Bonus Density) and deferred to subsequent meetings (unanimous)
• Moved first reading of Ordinance Y-13 (Inland Power Franchise Agreement) and deferred to subsequent meetings (unanimous)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $949,422.63 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider accepting $3,495,491 in federal ARPA recovery funds, approve a $2M reclaimed water project loan agreement, and discuss a property tax levy lift for the November ballot. They will also vote on a lodging tax disbursement for a street dance and a dark fiber lease with Avista Edge. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, vouchers totaling $693,761.51, and a small claims payment.

• Resolution E-924: Accept $3,495,491 in ARPA Local Recovery Funds
• Resolution E-926: $2,000,000 loan agreement with WA Dept. of Commerce for reclaimed water project
• Ordinance Y-11: Draft levy lift ballot measure for November 2, 2021 election
• Resolution E-925: $3,000 lodging tax for American Legion street dance on July 10
• Resolution E-927: 3-year dark fiber lease with Avista Edge for broadband

The City Council unanimously accepted nearly $3.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds via Resolution E-924. It also approved a $149/month fiber lease with Avista (Resolution E-927), a $2 million reclaimed water loan agreement (Resolution E-926, with one abstention), and passed Ordinance Y-10 transferring sewer interfund loans to the Light Department. A draft levy lift ballot measure (Ordinance Y-11) was introduced and deferred for edits.

• Approved Resolution E-924 accepting ~$3.5M in ARPA Local Recovery Funds (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution E-925 for 2021 Lodging Tax disbursement to fund porta potties and band for American Legion event (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution E-926 for $2M Department of Commerce Reclaimed Water Project loan (unanimous, Barthels abstained).
• Approved Resolution E-927 for Avista Edge fiber lease at $149/month, 3-year term with 10-year extension option (unanimous).
• Passed Ordinance Y-10 assigning sewer interfund loans to Light Department (unanimous).
• Introduced Ordinance Y-11 (levy lift ballot measure) and deferred to later meeting for edits (unanimous).
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $693,761.51 (unanimous).
• Approved payment of $258.36 claim from Natascha Palmer (unanimous).

City Council

The Cheney City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on three items: a business park rezone, a levy lift ballot measure, and the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The meeting is a hybrid event held at the Wren Pierson Community Center and via Zoom.

• Business Park Rezone
• Levy Lift Ballot Measure
• Local Fiscal Recovery Fund

The City Council met in a special session and discussed a possible rezone for the business park, a levy lift ballot measure, and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Discussed business park rezone (no action taken)
• Discussed levy lift ballot measure (no action taken)
• Discussed Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (case #2021-07) that would allow bonus density in the R-3 zone. The meeting also includes approval of the May 10, 2021 minutes and citizen participation. The meeting is conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment #2021-07 for bonus density in R-3 zone
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2021 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period
• Commissioner and staff reports

The Cheney Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to allow a bonus density of 3 units on 5,000 sq. ft. lots in the R-3 zone, provided all units are 1-bedroom/1-bathroom. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision. The meeting also included reports on city services and development statuses.

• Approved minutes of the May 10, 2021 regular meeting as distributed.
• Recommended approval of the bonus density zoning text amendment (Case #2021-07) to City Council.
• Discussed but took no action on pool schedule, Sutton Park play structure repair, Washington Street dirt pile, Ridgeview development, and Betz Rd barricade request.

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will meet via Zoom to vote on the top three park priorities from the Comprehensive Plan and on funding requests for the Spokane Parks Foundation. The agenda also includes introductions of new board members and an update on the dog park.

• Vote on top 3 park priorities from Comprehensive Plan
• Vote on funding requests for Spokane Parks Foundation
• Introduction of new Park Board members Savannah Youmans and Jackie Randall
• Dog Park update by Paul Schmidt

The Cheney Park Board voted to request $75,000 to $100,000 from the Spokane Parks Foundation for a splash pad, and discussed a land exchange with a neighboring apartment complex to fund dog park improvements. No other formal decisions were made; several items were deferred for further review.

• Approved requesting $75,000-$100,000 from Spokane Parks Foundation for splash pad (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion of Park Mitigation Funds priorities
• Deferred discussion of top 3 Park Priorities from Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution to increase the 2021 Sidewalk Repairs contract with Five Star Concrete from $7,500 to $24,017.90, and a resolution authorizing agreements with Veritone and GOVQA for audio/video redaction software. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance to allow council meetings at locations other than City Hall, and a resolution setting meeting dates, times, and locations. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Resolution E-923: Increase 2021 Sidewalk Repairs contract to $24,017.90 (original $7,500)
• Resolution E-922: Authorize agreements with Veritone and GOVQA for redaction software
• Ordinance Y-7: Amend CMC 2.04 to allow council meetings at locations other than City Hall
• Resolution E-921: Set council meeting dates, times, and locations
• Vouchers total $252,230.85; payroll total $950,982.94

The Cheney City Council approved a $252,230.85 sidewalk repair contract increase, authorized redaction software agreements, and passed an ordinance to allow in-person council meetings at various locations. They also set upcoming meetings at the Wren Pierson Community Center. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution E-923 for 2021 sidewalk repairs contract appropriation increase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-922 for Veritone and GovQA redaction software agreements (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance Y-7 amending CMC 2.04 to allow in-person council meetings at other locations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-921 setting council meeting dates, times, and locations, including Wren Pierson Community Center (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet virtually to review payroll vouchers totaling $643,972.31 and consider a resolution for the 2021 Well Six Pump Replacement Project. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding unlicensed vehicle parking violations.

• Resolution E-919: Contract award for 2021 Well Six Pump Replacement Project to Specialty Pump Services for $33,638.00 plus tax
• Ordinance Y-6: Unlicensed Vehicle Parking Violation
• Voucher/Payroll total of $643,972.31
• Information items regarding Fire Safety and Police Body Camera Program

The Cheney City Council approved a contract for the 2021 Well Six Pump Replacement Project, awarded to Specialty Pump Services. It also approved lodging tax funding for the Cheney Rodeo and Civil War Association, and passed an ordinance addressing unlicensed vehicle parking violations. All actions were taken during the regular meeting on May 25, 2021.

• Approved Resolution E-919 for Well Six Pump Replacement Project contract to Specialty Pump Services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-920 for $5,300 lodging tax to Cheney Rodeo Association (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-921 for $2,512.50 lodging tax to Civil War Association (6-1, Overhauser nay)
• Passed Ordinance Y-6 on unlicensed vehicle parking violations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 meeting as distributed
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $643,972.31
• Confirmed appointments of Jackie Randall and Savannah Youmans to Park Board (unanimous)

Park Board

The Cheney Park Board is holding a special meeting to discuss park mitigation fees for a dog park, field use fees, the summer brochure, and results from the Park Comprehensive Plan survey. The board will also address the need for two new Park Board members. No formal action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of park mitigation fees for a dog park
• Discussion of field use fees
• Review of summer brochure
• Park Comprehensive Plan survey results
• Need for two new Park Board members

The Cheney Park Board held a special meeting via Zoom, approving the February 2, 2021 minutes. They discussed using park mitigation fees for a dog park, with a grant application due June 30 and a potential partnership with Salnave Glen apartments for parking. Field use fees were proposed for organizations like Storm and West Plains Little League, but no decision was made. The board also reviewed survey results for the Park Comprehensive Plan, which showed strong support for a splash pad, trails, and pool upgrades. No formal action items were taken.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 regular meeting
• Discussed using park mitigation fees for dog park, pending grant and partnership
• Proposed field use fees for organizations, no decision made
• Reviewed Park Comprehensive Plan survey results, no action taken

City Council

The Cheney City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. They will also vote on several resolutions, including purchasing office furniture, an interlocal agreement with the Spokane Regional Transportation Council, and a power purchase agreement. Additionally, they will consider ordinances on solid waste disposal and unlicensed vehicle parking.

• Public hearing on Resolution E-917, the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan
• Resolution E-915: Purchase of desks/storage for Finance Department, total $35,591.13 (with $24,325.47 from CARES)
• Resolution E-916: Interlocal agreement with Spokane Regional Transportation Council
• Resolution E-918: NIES resource pool agreement for power, with price caps of $50/MWh
• Ordinance Y-5: Clean up of solid waste disposal code; Ordinance Y-6: Prohibit unlicensed vehicle parking on public streets

The Cheney City Council unanimously approved the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan, a purchase for Finance Department desks/storage, an interlocal agreement with the Spokane Regional Transportation Council, and a resource pool agreement with a $50 per MWh cap. The council also passed an ordinance removing language tied to Spokane County's solid waste plan and introduced an ordinance on unlicensed vehicle parking, deferring it to a later meeting.

• Approved Resolution E-917, 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-915, Finance Department desks/storage purchase for $11,275.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-916, Interlocal Agreement with Spokane Regional Transportation Council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-918, NIES Resource Pool Agreement with $50 per MWh cap (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance Y-5, Solid Waste Disposal, removing Spokane County plan language (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance Y-6, Unlicensed Vehicle Parking Violation, deferred to subsequent meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will meet virtually to consider zoning text and map amendments for the Business Park Zone. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed changes, along with approval of the April minutes and reports from commissioners and staff.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text and Map Amendments for the Business Park Zone
• Approval of minutes from the April 12, 2021 regular meeting
• Citizen participation opportunity
• Commissioner and staff reports

The Cheney Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposal to rezone the 36-acre Industrial & Technology Park from Business Park (BP) to Light Industrial (I-1) and add design standards for self-storage facilities. After discussion, a motion to recommend approval of the draft ordinance failed for lack of a second, so no recommendation was made to City Council. The commission also approved the minutes of the March 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to recommend approval of draft Ordinance ABC (rezone to I-1) failed for lack of a second
• No recommendation made to City Council on the rezone or text amendment

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a change order for Well #6 repairs, a resolution supporting Eastern Washington University's Division I athletics status, an indigent defense services agreement, and a voluntary compliance agreement for a property at 216 F Street. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Resolution E-910: Change order for Well #6 repairs, increasing contract to $41,699.77
• Resolution E-911: Supporting EWU remaining at NCAA Division I
• Resolution E-912: Agreement with Karen Lindholdt for indigent defense services
• Resolution E-913: Voluntary compliance agreement for 216 F Street property
• Ordinance Y-5: Clean up of solid waste disposal ordinance CMC 8.12.126

The Cheney City Council approved multiple resolutions including a fee increase for Moon Security services, a records management policy, support for EWU Division I athletics, an indigent defense agreement, and a voluntary compliance agreement. The council deferred the Well Six repairs project until quotes are obtained and moved the solid waste ordinance to a subsequent meeting.

• Approved Resolution E-908 MOU with Moon Security (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-909 Records Management Policy (unanimous)
• Deferred Resolution E-910 Well Six Repairs change order until quotes received (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-911 supporting EWU Division I athletics (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-912 Indigent Defense Services with Karen Lindholdt (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-913 216 F Street Voluntary Compliance Agreement (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance Y-5 Solid Waste Disposal to first reading, deferred to later meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting virtually to consider several action items, including resolutions for a binding site agreement, a copier lease, and a power purchase agreement, as well as ordinances on occupancy, landscaping, and net metering. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, vouchers, and payroll, and public comments are accepted via email or drop box.

• Resolution 21-038: Binding Site Agreement LUA2020-010 to split two lots into three, with street improvements required for Andrus Road access
• Resolution 21-042: 5-year copier lease for Finance Department, about $10 less per month
• Resolution 21-043: Authorize mayor to execute NIES Resource Agreement for Tier Two power for FY 2022-2023
• Ordinance X-82: Occupancy ordinance third reading
• Ordinance X-83: Landscaping ordinance third reading

The Cheney City Council approved three ordinances on final reading: an occupancy ordinance (X-82), a landscaping ordinance (X-83), and a net metering ordinance amendment (Y-4). All passed unanimously with 6 yes votes. The council also approved a binding site agreement, a copier lease, and an energy purchase agreement, and deferred a claim for damages for further review.

• Approved Ordinance X-82 (occupancy) on final reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance X-83 (landscaping) on final reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance Y-4 (net metering amendment) on final reading (6-0)
• Approved Resolution E-903 binding site agreement LUA2020-010 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-906 copier lease with Copiers Northwest (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-907 NIES energy purchase for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Deferred claim for damages for further review (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll totaling $930,782.26 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to continue discussions on two items: amending R-3/R-3H multi-family zoning and updating zoning and land use regulations for cottage housing development. The meeting also includes approval of the March 8 minutes and citizen participation.

• Continued discussion on amending R-3/R-3H multi-family zoning (Item #2021-04)
• Continued discussion on zoning and land use regulations for cottage housing development (Item #2021-05)
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2021 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period

The Cheney Planning Commission voted unanimously to table discussion on cottage housing regulations until the state legislature requires action. They also voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for June on a proposed bonus density amendment to R-3/R-3H multi-family zoning, which would allow a third unit on 5,000 sq.ft. lots if all units are one-bedroom. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled cottage housing zoning discussion until state directive (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on R-3/R-3H bonus density amendment for June (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council's Public Works & Utilities Committee met via Zoom and discussed the scope and funding of the Purple Pipe Project with representatives from Esvelt Environmental Engineering and the Department of Ecology. They also discussed the Roccanova Binding Site Plan, including the proposal, future site, and funding for road development and other improvements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Discussed Purple Pipe Project scope and funding with Esvelt Environmental Engineering and Department of Ecology
• Discussed future steps and participation of a task committee from the Department of Ecology
• Discussed the Roccanova Binding Site Plan, including proposal, future site, and funding of road development and other improvements

City Council

The Cheney City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, with action items including resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include a new AFSCME labor contract with a 1.25% wage increase, a binding site plan for lot split, a grant application for street preservation, and an extension for the reclaimed water project. The council will also conduct second readings of occupancy and landscaping ordinances, and consider a salary ordinance and net metering amendment.

• Resolution E-899: 2021-2023 AFSCME 270-C labor contract with 1.25% wage increase
• Resolution E-903: Binding Site Agreement LUA2020-010 to split two lots into three
• Resolution E-904: SRTC grant application for Washington Street preservation (SR 904 to W 6th St)
• Ordinance X-82: Occupancy ordinance second reading
• Ordinance Y-3: 2021 salary ordinance with 1.25% increase and deferred comp match to $160/month

The Cheney City Council approved a three-year AFSCME 270-C labor contract with a 1.25% wage increase, the 2021 salary ordinance incorporating that increase, and a grant application for road work on Washington St. It also approved a binding site plan referral, a DOE extension for the Purple Pipe Project, and deferred several ordinances to later meetings.

• Approved Resolution E-899, the 2021-2023 AFSCME 270-C labor contract with 1.25% wage increase.
• Approved Resolution E-904, the SRTC grant application for grind and overlay on Washington St from SR904 to W 6th St.
• Approved Resolution E-905, a three-month extension for the Cheney Purple Pipe Project DOE agreement (Barthels abstained).
• Approved Ordinance Y-3, the 2021 Salary Ordinance, on final passage.
• Referred Resolution E-903, the Binding Site Agreement for the Roccanova property, to the Public Works Committee.
• Deferred Ordinance X-82 (Occupancy) and X-83 (Landscaping) to a subsequent meeting after second reading.
• Deferred Ordinance Y-4 (Net Metering) to a subsequent meeting after first reading.
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021, and claims totaling $842,165.24.

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several action items, including resolutions for a solar energy services contract, a light shop office remodel, and a change order for the Finance Department teller window project. They will also hold public hearings and vote on ordinances related to occupancy, landscaping, and the 2021 salary schedule. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Resolution E-900: Solar Energy Services Contract with Apollo Services, not to exceed $19,000 for an energy grade audit and grant application assistance
• Resolution E-901: Light Shop Office Remodel Project with Big Timber Contractors, LLC
• Resolution E-902: Finance Department Teller Window Improvement Project Change Order Four, increasing appropriation by $66,000 to $188,000 for Phase III
• Ordinance X-82: Occupancy Ordinance (public hearing)
• Ordinance X-83: Landscaping Ordinance (public hearing)

The Cheney City Council approved three resolutions: a solar energy services contract with Apollo Solutions not to exceed $19,000, a Light Shop office remodel project funded at $104,200, and a change order increasing the Finance Department teller window project by $66,000 to a total of $188,000. The council also held first readings and deferred three ordinances—occupancy, landscaping, and the 2021 salary ordinance—to subsequent meetings. Minutes, claims, and payroll totaling over $936,000 were approved.

• Approved Resolution E-900 for a solar energy services contract with Apollo Solutions, not to exceed $19,000
• Approved Resolution E-901 for the Light Shop office remodel project with a $104,200 appropriation
• Approved Resolution E-902, change order four for the Finance Department teller window project, increasing the total appropriation to $188,000
• Held first reading of Ordinance X-82 (occupancy) and deferred it to a subsequent meeting
• Held first reading of Ordinance X-83 (landscaping) and deferred it to a subsequent meeting
• Held first reading of Ordinance Y-3 (2021 salary ordinance) and deferred it to a subsequent meeting
• Approved minutes of the February 23, 2021 meeting as distributed
• Approved claims, vouchers, and payroll totaling $936,073.74 as read

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will discuss two zoning items: amending R-3/R-3H multi-family zoning and regulations for cottage housing development. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion Item #2021-04: Amending R-3/R-3H Multi-Family Zoning
• Discussion Item #2021-05: Zoning & Land Use Regulations for Cottage Housing Development
• Election of officers
• Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Cheney Planning Commission held a regular meeting on March 8, 2021, discussing three items: a potential density bonus for one-bedroom/studio apartments in R-3 zones, draft regulations for cottage housing, and a new interactive zoning map. No formal decisions were made on these items; the commission only discussed them and requested further research. The commission unanimously approved the agenda amendment, the minutes, and re-elected its officers.

• Agenda amended to include discussion of interactive zoning map (unanimous)
• Minutes of March 8, 2021 regular meeting approved (unanimous)
• Richard Mount re-elected as chairman (unanimous)
• Daniel Hillman re-elected as vice-chairman (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission will meet virtually to discuss updates on the Cheney Depot and Sterling-Moorman House, and consider a Certified Local Government grant project that may amend the Central Cheney Historic District boundary. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, election of officers, and public comment via email or drop box.

• Discussion of amending Central Cheney Historic District boundary as part of 2021 Certified Local Government grant project
• Update on Cheney Depot
• Update on Sterling-Moorman House
• Election of officers
• Public comments accepted via email or drop box until 4:15 p.m. March 4

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission unanimously authorized staff to develop a 2021 Certified Local Government grant application for a project adapting walking tour brochure text into a mobile app, possibly hosted on the Spokane Historical site. The Commission also unanimously voted to retain Bettye Hull as President and Scott Wilbanks as Vice President. No action was taken on the Sterling-Moorman House, though discussion occurred about restoring it and building a carriage house. Commissioner Martin Seedorf announced this was his last meeting, as he cannot accept reappointment.

• Authorized staff to develop a CLG grant application for a mobile app project based on walking tour brochures
• Retained current officers: Bettye Hull as President and Scott Wilbanks as Vice President
• Approved minutes of the November 5, 2020 regular meeting as distributed

City Council

The Cheney City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including second readings of ordinances to adopt the 2018 International Building and Fire Codes, and resolutions to approve an interlocal agreement with Liberty Lake for plan review services, an energy services proposal recommendation, and a bid for wood poles. The council will also consider a revised public records policy and hear citizen comments.

• Ordinance Y-1: Adopt 2018 International Building Code (replaces 2015) - second reading
• Ordinance Y-2: Adopt 2018 International Fire Code (replaces 2015) - second reading
• Resolution E-896: Interlocal agreement with Liberty Lake for building plan review services
• Resolution E-897: Approve Apollo Solutions for energy services proposal
• Resolution E-898: Purchase 119 wood poles from Stella-Jones Corp for $69,902.00

The City Council approved a revised public records policy (Resolution E-895), an interlocal agreement for plan review services with Liberty Lake (Resolution E-896), an energy services proposal to negotiate with Apollo Solutions (Resolution E-897), and the purchase of wood poles from Stella Jones Corporation for $76,123 (Resolution E-898). The council also passed final readings of Ordinance Y-1 (building code amendment) and Ordinance Y-2 (fire code amendment). Claims for damages were approved, including payments to Leaf and Hilton Real Estate, with Councilmember Hilton abstaining.

• Approved minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting as distributed.
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $1,034,473.74 for 2020 and 2021.
• Approved payment of Leaf claim ($371.95) and Hilton Real Estate claim ($1,129.84).
• Approved Resolution E-895, revised public records policy.
• Approved Resolution E-896, interlocal agreement for plan review services with Liberty Lake.
• Approved Resolution E-897, energy services proposal to negotiate with Apollo Solutions.
• Approved Resolution E-898, purchase of wood poles from Stella Jones Corporation for $76,123.
• Passed Ordinance Y-1 (building code amendment) and Ordinance Y-2 (fire code amendment) on final reading.

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss several informational items, including a new recreation coordinator, spring sports, ECHO expansion, Centennial Park slide, windstorm damage, and a park board vacancy. They will also receive updates on a 10-year comprehensive survey and upcoming virtual classes. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• New Recreation Coordinator introduction
• Spring sports discussion
• ECHO expansion update
• Centennial Park slide status
• Windstorm damage report

The Cheney Park Board met via Zoom and approved the December 9, 2021 minutes. No formal action items were taken, but staff reported on new recreation programs, an expansion of Echo after-school programs, and use of grant funds for a slide replacement. The board discussed using mitigation fees for park projects and planned to review a priority list at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of December 9, 2021 regular meeting
• No action items taken; all items were informational

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will meet virtually to discuss the proposed 2021 work plan, focusing on the status of continuation items from previous years. They will also consider a possible educational video and hear commissioner and staff reports. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion of proposed 2021 work plan and continuation items
• Possible educational video (item #2021-03)
• Approval of January 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Citizen participation period
• Commissioner and staff reports

City Council

The Cheney City Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a new police guild labor contract, two 25-year license agreements with BNSF for fiber optic and water main installations under rail lines, and a salary ordinance. The council will also discuss a school district levy presentation and other administrative items.

• Resolution E-877: 2021-2022 Cheney Police Guild labor contract with 2% COLA for 2021
• Resolution E-880: 25-year BNSF fiber optic license agreement for Cheney Purple Pipe Project
• Resolution E-881: 25-year BNSF water main license agreement for Cheney Purple Pipe Project
• Resolution E-889: Change order for Finance Department teller window project, $33,815 plus $46,500 appropriation increase
• Ordinance X-96: 2021 Salary Ordinance with 2% increase for police guild members

The Cheney City Council unanimously approved all action items, including the 2021-2022 police guild labor contract, a 25-year BNSF fiber optic license agreement, a water main license agreement, and several other resolutions and ordinances. The council also passed two ordinances: the 2021 salary ordinance and the NIES credit reserve ordinance. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution E-877, 2021-2022 Police Guild Labor Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-880, BNSF Fiber Optic License Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-881, BNSF Water Main License Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-884, ACCESS Contract of EWU (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-885, 2021 Switch Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-886, Finance Department Remodel (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance X-96, 2021 Salary Ordinance (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance X-97, NIES Credit Reserve (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a new police guild labor contract with a 2% COLA, a consulting services agreement, interim public defense services, and a purchase and sale agreement for vacant land. The meeting also includes a presentation on body-worn cameras and approval of routine items like minutes and vouchers.

• Resolution E-877: 2021-2022 Cheney Police Guild labor contract with 2% COLA
• Resolution E-876: Consulting contract with Capitol Consulting (Debora Mungia) for 2021-2022 with renewal option
• Resolution E-878: Interim public defense services agreement with attorney Karen Lindholdt
• Resolution E-879: Appropriation increase of $13,400 for Well 3 Pump House Project (total $682,000)
• Resolution E-883: Authorize purchase and sale agreement for vacant land (DARE property)

The Cheney City Council approved a purchase and sale agreement for approximately 209 acres of vacant land, and also approved contracts for consulting services, interim indigent defense, a well pump house project, and a new pickup truck. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, including the police guild labor contract and fiber optic/water main license agreements.

• Approved Resolution E-876 for Capitol Consulting contract (unanimous)
• Deferred Resolution E-877 police guild labor contract to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-878 interim indigent defense services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-879 appropriation increase for Well 3 Pump House (unanimous)
• Deferred Resolution E-880 and E-881 BNSF license agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-882 pickup truck purchase for $57,572.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E-883 purchase and sale agreement for 209 acres (unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance X-96 salary ordinance to next meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission approved the minutes of the October 12, 2020 meeting and discussed a proposed 2021 work plan. The plan includes potential zoning code amendments (e.g., bonus density for single-bedroom units, tiny homes, water conservation), economic development efforts for the downtown core, and parking issues near the university. No formal decisions were made on the work plan items; staff will report back on their status.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2020 regular meeting
• Discussed 2021 work plan; no formal action taken

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting by Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes approval of the November 5, 2020 minutes, citizen participation, old and new business (both listed as blank), a short video presentation, and commissioner and staff reports. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

• Approval of November 5, 2020 regular meeting minutes
• Video presentation: Architectural Secrets of the World’s Ancient Wonders (approx. 5 minutes)
• Citizen comments due by 4:15 p.m. via email or drop box at Cheney City Hall, 609 2nd St.