Cheney public meetings in 2024

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the PAC8 Hockey Conference. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• PAC8 Hockey Conference

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to recommend approval of the PAC8 Conference Tournament application to the City Council. The committee discussed the event's likely attendance and tourism impact. The authorizing documents will be presented to the City Council on January 14, 2025.

• Recommended approval of PAC8 Conference Tournament application (vote not recorded)

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct a regular session. The primary action item is the review of vouchers and payroll.

• Voucher total of $983,119.26

Park Board

The Cheney Park Board will elect new officers (chair and vice chair) for 2025 and receive updates on the aquatics program, dog park, and an aquatic center artist project. The meeting includes citizen participation and approval of previous minutes.

• VOTE: Elect chair and vice chair for 2025
• Aquatics update from Dan Curley
• Dog park update from Colette Buck
• Aquatic Center artist update from Shelby Richardson

The Cheney Park Board approved the November 13, 2024 minutes and elected new officers: Commissioner Valencia as Chair and Commissioner Boerger as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board also received updates on pool construction, including a council-approved change order for a second water slide flume, mini-ninja course, and solar panel utilities, and discussed dog park maintenance issues at Salnave Park.

• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Valencia as Park Board Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Commissioner Boerger as Park Board Vice Chair (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will conduct the final public hearing and take action on the proposed 2025 budget and salary ordinance. The meeting also includes votes on infrastructure projects, contract renewals, and a 2024 budget amendment.

• Final public hearing and action on 2025 Budget and Salary Ordinance (including $16.66 minimum wage)
• 2024 Final Budget Amendment totaling $2,840,000
• Elm Street Preservation Project funding agreement for an estimated $1,302,530
• Cheney Aquatic Center Change Order Two increasing contract by $259,333
• Well Three Rehabilitation Project award to Specialty Pump Services Inc. for $64,956

The Cheney City Council held a public hearing and unanimously passed the 2025 budget ordinance (Y-77), the 2025 salary ordinance (Y-81), and the 2024 final budget amendment (Y-78). The council also approved multiple resolutions including a utility bill write-off, a medical director services agreement, a contract renewal with Capitol Consulting, an Elm Street preservation funding agreement, and a Well 3 pump replacement project. A Comcast franchise agreement ordinance was introduced but deferred to a subsequent meeting.

• Approved 2025 Budget Ordinance Y-77 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Salary Ordinance Y-81 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Final Budget Amendment Ordinance Y-78 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-313 for outstanding utility bill write-off (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-314 Medical Director Advisory Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-315 contract renewal with Capitol Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-317 2025 Elm Street Preservation Project TIB Funding Agreement (unanimous)
• Deferred Comcast Franchise Agreement Ordinance Y-82 to a subsequent meeting

City Council

The Cheney City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 budget, including departmental allocations for Administration, Finance, Municipal Court, and Parks and Recreation. The meeting will also consider several contract renewals and awards, such as line clearance services, reclaimed water distribution, and equipment purchases, along with updates to public records policies and fee schedules.

• 2025 budget ordinance (2nd reading) with $26,300 general fund increase
• 2025 Governmental Charges and Fees update: $2.50/minute for body camera redaction, $50 lodging tax application fee
• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC line clearance contract renewal for $5,448,955
• DW Excavating, Inc. awarded $5,448,955 reclaimed water distribution project
• Phoenix Contracting awarded $20,999 public works equipment trailer

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will discuss and weigh in on entry fees for the aquatic center as an action item. The board will also receive updates on aquatics, the dog park, and the aquatic center artist project. The meeting includes citizen participation and approval of minutes.

• Action item: weigh in on entry fees for aquatic center
• Aquatics update from Dan Curley
• Dog Park update from Colette Buck
• Aquatic Center Artist update from Shelby Richardson
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

City Council

The Cheney City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Light and Public Works budgets and consider a resolution adopting 2025 utility rates and fees. They will also vote on ordinances to certify the general property tax levy (including voter-approved levies) and adopt the 2025 budget. Other actions include a resolution to change payroll frequency from once to twice monthly and an ordinance regulating urban poultry keeping.

• Public hearing on 2025 Light and Public Works budgets (item 24-100)
• Resolution F-299 setting 2025 utility rates for electric, water, garbage, and sewer
• Ordinance Y-76 certifying the 2025 general property tax levy, including voter-approved EMS and GO levies
• Ordinance Y-73 establishing enforceable regulations for urban poultry keeping
• Resolution F-303 switching city payroll from monthly to twice-monthly with a short-term loan option for employees

City Council

The council will hold three public hearings on the 2025 budget: property tax levy, governmental revenues, and public safety budgets for Fire and Police. A resolution adopting a DNR Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan and a $6,500 historic preservation grant acceptance will be considered. An ordinance for the 2025 general property tax levy, including a voter-approved levy lift, will be introduced for first reading. Vouchers totaling $1,017,608.41 are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2025 property tax levy (general, levy lift, EMS, GO levy)
• Public hearing on 2025 governmental revenues
• Public hearing on Fire and Police department budgets
• Resolution F-297 adopting DNR Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan
• Ordinance Y-76 for 2025 general property tax levy (first reading)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a zoning text amendment regarding urban poultry keeping. The commission will also discuss the comprehensive plan update process. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and opportunities for citizen participation.

• Continued Public Hearing #2024-07: Zoning Text Amendment - Urban Poultry Keeping
• Discussion Item #2024-09: Comprehensive Plan Update Process
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

This is a special meeting budget workshop where the City Council will discuss the 2025 budget process and priorities. No specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on planning.

• 2025 Budget Process and Priorities discussion

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will meet to receive informational updates on the department budget, aquatics programs, the dog park project, and an aquatic center artist selection. No action items are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes reports from board members and staff on upcoming special events.

• Budget update from Mark Schuller
• Aquatics update from Dan Curley
• Dog park update from Colette Buck
• Aquatic Center Artist update from Shelby Richardson
• Special event updates: Trick or Treat Trail, Festival of Ghost Stories, Afterschool Art, Nature Connection Walks

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on a resolution adopting a comprehensive fiber optic plan and authorizing a $42,700 contract with Zero dB Communications. They will also consider an ordinance adding a lewd conduct section to the municipal code. The council will approve vouchers totaling $1,708,003.19 and payroll of $1,181,837.37, and discuss the city budget.

• Voucher approval: $1,708,003.19 total ($1,668,679.53 expenditure, $39,323.66 other payables)
• Payroll approval: $1,181,837.37
• Jett Concrete – $3,500 plus tax for 2024 Wastewater Tank Slab Project
• Ordinance Y-75 – adding a lewd conduct section to Cheney Municipal Code
• Resolution F-295 – fiber optic comprehensive plan with $42,700 estimate from Zero dB Communications

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and the CMC Title 19. The body will also review an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding wireless antennas.

• Application HIS2024-001: Reconfiguration of Verizon Wireless Antennas at School House Lofts, 520 4th ST
• CLG Grant updates to CMC Title 19 and Comprehensive Plan
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Presentation on architectural styles and significant features by Michelle Thompson (DAHP)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider a $451,900 budget amendment for four funds, including General and Light funds, and an additional $23,240.25 for asphalt repairs. They will also vote on new copier leases for the Municipal Court and Police Department. Meeting also includes approval of smaller contracts and routine items.

• Ordinance Y-74: 2024 Budget Amendment #1 totaling $451,900 across General Fund ($387,500), Light Fund ($64,400), and others
• Resolution F-296: Amendment to 2024 Asphalt Repairs Project adding $23,240.25 for Diamond Asphalt Paving
• Resolution F-293: 60-month copier lease for Municipal Court under Contract #1956031
• Resolution F-294: Copier lease agreement for Police Department
• Small contract: Dow Excavating - Terra Vista Lift Station Excavation Project for $8,174 plus taxes

Park Board

The Cheney Park Board will discuss an aquatics update and fall programs including Touch a Truck. Action items include working on a dream layout for the dog park and finding an artist for stencil work in the aquatics locker rooms.

• Aquatics update for review
• Touch a Truck & Fall Programs outreach
• Work on dream layout for Dog Park
• Find artist for stencil work in aquatics locker rooms

City Council

The City Council will discuss expanding the fiber network to Wells 6 and 7 and accepting state funding for a Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes a budget discussion and approval of payroll and vouchers.

• Resolution F-277: Fiber broadband expansion to Wells 6 & 7 and $8,879.69 cost overage
• Resolution F-292: $62,500 state grant for Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Voucher total of $942,218.53 and Payroll total of $1,266,141.27
• Small contracts: Summer Milson ($20 per participant) and Heather Woller (70% of revenue)
• SNAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance (No Cost)

The Cheney City Council approved two resolutions: one amending the fiber broadband services agreement and another accepting a grant for the comprehensive plan periodic update. The broadband amendment passed unanimously, while the grant resolution passed with Councilmember Barthels abstaining due to a conflict. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims and vouchers, and discussed the budget process.

• Approved Resolution F-277, Fiber Broadband Services Amendment Two (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-292, Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Grant, contingent on City Attorney approval of contract language (unanimous, Barthels abstained)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 meeting
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling over $2.2 million
• Excused Councilmember Overhauser from September 24 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendment #2024-07 regarding urban poultry keeping. The commission will also discuss Tax Increment Financing and Opportunity Zones for economic development (item #2024-08). Other agenda items include approval of July 8, 2024 minutes, citizen participation, and commissioner and staff reports.

• Public Hearing #2024-07: Zoning Text Amendment – Urban Poultry Keeping
• Discussion Item #2024-08: Tax Increment Financing & Opportunity Zones for Economic Development
• Approval of Minutes from July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
• Citizen Participation period

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a field trip to view rehabilitation efforts at the Philena Apartments. The building is being converted from a fraternity back to its original 16-unit apartment configuration.

• Tour of Philena Apartments at 419 5th St

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider four resolutions: a firefighter pre-employment testing agreement, a Washington Army National Guard MOU for training at the wastewater plant, a $29,066.85 fiber project on Fred Johns Way, and a contract with NeoGov for Power DMS software. The council will also approve vouchers totaling $1,067,550.24 and hold a budget discussion.

• Resolution F-290: Award $29,066.85 to Zero dB Communications for fiber buildout on Fred Johns Way
• Resolution F-279: Annual subscriber agreement with Public Safety Testing for firefighter pre-employment testing
• Resolution F-289: MOU with Washington Army National Guard for training at city property near wastewater plant
• Resolution F-291: Agreement with NeoGov for Power DMS software
• Vouchers/payroll totaling $1,067,550.24

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting, receiving updates on Veteran's Park and aquatics. The board will take action on a dream layout for the Dog Park. Other standard items include citizen participation and approval of minutes.

• Information item: Veteran's Park Updates
• Information item: Aquatics Update
• Action item: Work on dream layout for Dog Park

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $375,000 shared-cost project to upgrade power reliability from the Four Lakes Substation and multiple state grants totaling over $410,000 for court programs and security. The meeting also includes routine approvals of vouchers, payroll, and small contracts under $10,000.

• $375,000 Four Lakes Substation reliability upgrade (City share)
• $287,650 Therapeutic Community Court grant from WA State AOC
• $62,124 State v Blake court reimbursement grant
• $359,821.50 contract awarded to Shamrock Paving for residential street preservation
• $2,850 Lexmark printer and service contract

The Cheney City Council approved all action items on the agenda, including resolutions for grants, park improvements, street preservation, and a labor contract. They also passed the 2024 salary ordinance on first reading. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution F-271 for Therapeutic Court Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-280 for Court Security Upgrade Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-281 for State v. Blake Court Reimbursement Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-282 for Hagelin Park CXT Restroom Plumbing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-283 for Hagelin Park CXT Restroom Placement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-284 for 2024 Residential Street Preservation Contract Award (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-285 for 2024 Misc Concrete Repairs Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-286 for Community Heart and Soul Grant Application (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting budget workshop. The council will discuss the 2025 budget process and set priorities. No votes or specific spending items are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Budget Process and Priorities discussion

The Cheney City Council held a special meeting to discuss the budgeting process and priorities for 2025. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The discussion was procedural and informational only.

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider awarding a $6,376,000 contract to Clearwater Construction & Management for the Purple Pipe Reclaimed Water Storage & Pump Station project. They will also vote on transferring $1.25 million in REET funds and $350,000 in Park Mitigation funds to the Aquatic Center construction fund, and approve an interlocal agreement with Spokane for police records management. An executive session is scheduled for real estate acquisition discussions.

• Resolution to transfer $1,250,000 in REET and $350,000 in Park Mitigation funds to Aquatic Center construction
• Award of $6,376,000 contract to Clearwater Construction for reclaimed water storage and pump station project
• Interlocal agreement with City of Spokane for Cheney Police Department records management services
• Vouchers totaling $1,166,413.95 approved for payment
• Executive session for real estate site selection or acquisition per RCW 42.30.110(1)(B)

The Cheney City Council approved three resolutions: funding for the aquatic center, a contract for reclaimed water storage and pump station, and an interlocal agreement with Spokane for records management. All votes were unanimous except one abstention due to a conflict of interest. The meeting also included citizen comments and an executive session on real estate.

• Approved Resolution F-275 for Aquatic Center Funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-276 for Reclaimed Water Storage & Pump Station Contract (unanimous, Barthels abstained)
• Approved Resolution F-278 for ILA with City of Spokane for Records Management Services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $1,166,413.95

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will discuss updates regarding Veteran’s Park, aquatics, and the arborist RFP process. The board also intends to form a subcommittee to develop a layout for a dog park.

• Creation of a Dog Park subcommittee to develop a park layout
• Updates on Veteran’s Park from the KXLY Extreme Team
• Update on the arborist RFP process and anticipated timeline
• Aquatics update

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions regarding public safety, broadband, and infrastructure. Items include an agreement for EMS coverage at EWU football games and the allocation of Kroger opioid settlement proceeds. The council will also review potential additions to the Cheney Aquatic Facility construction contract.

• Awarding alternate bid items for the Cheney Aquatic Facility project
• $40,000 Department of Ecology grant for Fire Department Haz Mat equipment
• EWU football standby agreement with EMT reimbursement at $74 per hour
• Broadband infrastructure agreement via Broadlinc ILA
• Grant applications for Elm St. and downtown infrastructure preservation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the legal aspects of planning with the City Attorney. The meeting also includes an information item regarding urban poultry keeping. Additionally, the commission will consider approving the minutes from the May 13, 2024, regular meeting.

• Discussion Item #2024-06: Legal Aspects of Planning
• Information Item #2024-07: Urban Poultry Keeping
• Approval of May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council is considering several resolutions, including a Clean Energy Utility Assistance Grant for residential customers. The council will also hold a public hearing on the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan and review a consultant agreement for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Public hearing for the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan
• Consultant agreement with Nexus for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update
• $267,640.83 Clean Energy Utility Assistance Grant for residential customers
• MOU with the Kalispel Tribe for victim assistance services
• Fire Department copier lease for 2024

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions regarding IT support, law enforcement data, and emergency communications. The agenda also includes proposed changes to Fire Department fees for food truck inspections and reimbursement rates.

• Resolution F-262: Updates to Fire Department reimbursement rates and food truck inspection fees
• Resolution F-256: Mitel software support agreement with Sterling Communications
• Resolution F-259: Agreement with PropertyRoom.com for evidence and property management
• Resolution F-257: Service Level Agreement with Spokane Regional Emergency Communications
• Wildwood Outdoors contract: $105 per registered participant for Nature And Adventure Camp

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding a construction contract for the new aquatics facility, authorizing bonds for the project, and approving contracts for fiber optic and geotechnical services. The council will also vote on a zoning code update and accept funding for electric vehicles.

• Resolution F-251: Award $11,390,000 construction contract for Cheney Aquatics Facility Project to Walker Construction
• Ordinance Y-71: Authorize up to $13,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the aquatics facility
• Resolution F-243: Award on-call fiber optic services contract to Zero dB Communications and Fibertel
• Resolution F-255: Accept $350,685 in SRTC funding for electric vehicles and charging station
• Ordinance Y-63: Business Park zoning code update (2nd reading with edits)

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a grant application for the Comprehensive Plan update, a contract for sidewalk repairs, and multiple zoning and code amendments. The council will also hear a presentation on broadband and approve various contracts and expenditures.

• Resolution 24-030: Apply for up to $125,000 state grant for 2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan update
• Resolution 24-032: Award 2024 Sidewalk Repairs Project contract to 5-Star Concrete, Inc.
• Resolution 24-031: Interlocal agreement with Airway Heights for use of Crisis Response Vehicle
• Ordinance Y-63: Business Park zoning code update (2nd reading)
• Vouchers totaling $712,026.70 and payroll of $1,156,576.18

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, with the main substantive item being an informational update on the Spokane Transit Authority Strategic Plan. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items: citizen participation, approval of the prior meeting's minutes, and commissioner and staff reports. No votes on land-use or zoning matters are scheduled.

• Information item #2024-05: Spokane Transit Authority Strategic Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period
• Hybrid meeting: in person at Cheney City Hall, 609 2nd Street, or via Zoom

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on several park-related matters, including the introduction of a new board member, aquatics programs, a panic button at the Wren Pierson Community Center, and restoration of the Veteran's Memorial. No action items or tree board business are scheduled, so the meeting is primarily informational. The public may attend in person or via Zoom.

• New Park Board Member – Colette Buck
• Aquatics Update
• Panic Button at Wren
• Veteran's Memorial Restoration

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive a progress report on a grant application. The body will also meet with Michelle Thompson, the CLG Coordinator from the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP).

• Grant application progress report
• Introduction of Michelle Thompson, CLG Coordinator, DAHP

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include placing a renewal of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy on the August 2024 primary ballot, authorizing participation in the Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement, and approving a fiber optic services contract. The council will also consider a zoning code update for the Business Park zone.

• Resolution F-239: EMS levy renewal of $0.50 per $1,000 assessed valuation for 2025-2030, to be placed on August 6, 2024 primary ballot
• Resolution F-240: Authorizing participation in Johnson & Johnson 'Janssen Settlement' for opioid proceeds
• Resolution F-241: DNR ForestLand Fire Response Agreement
• Resolution F-242: Grant application for $6,500 to update historic preservation ordinance
• Resolution F-243: Contract award to Zero dB Communications, LLC and Fibertel, LLC for fiber optic services

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on aquatics and summer programming, and to conduct routine business including approving minutes and hearing citizen participation. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Aquatics update
• Summer programming update
• Citizen participation period
• Approval of minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving expenditures, payroll, and a fire department generator service agreement. The agenda also includes citizen comments, a presentation from EWU, and a donation to the Cheney Cupboard. Most items are procedural, with the main action being the resolution for the generator service agreement.

• Resolution 24-022: Fire Department Generator Service Agreement
• Vouchers totaling $779,826.76 and payroll of $1,165,807.18
• Small contract: Lilac City Cheer Academy tumbling and cheer classes at $95 per participant
• EWU Flag Presentation and Cheney Cupboard donation check presentation
• Citizen comments open with two-minute limit

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan and proposed amendments to CMC Title 12 for right-of-way permits and licenses. They will also discuss a land quantity analysis update and caretaker quarters in the BP zone. The meeting is a regular session with citizen participation and approval of prior minutes.

• Public Hearing #2024-02: Capital Facilities Plan 2024-2029
• Public Hearing #2024-03: Amendments to CMC Title 12 for Right-of-Way Permits & Licenses
• Information Item #2024-04: Land Quantity Analysis Update
• Discussion Item #2024-05: Caretaker Quarters in the BP Zone

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to consider a resolution awarding a contract for the CDBG Water System Improvements Project, which includes water main replacement on N 5th Street from Oak to Oakland and N 4th Street from Oakland to Ash. The council will also approve vouchers totaling $1,316,416.38 and hear a presentation from SREC. Public comments are open, and the meeting is accessible in person or virtually.

• Resolution 24-021: Award contract for CDBG Water System Improvements Project (water main replacement on N 5th and N 4th streets) to Red Diamond, lowest of seven bidders
• Vouchers/payroll totaling $1,316,416.38 for expenditure approval
• Citizen comments open (two-minute limit) with options for in-person, virtual, or written submission
• SREC presentation scheduled as an information item
• Appointments and claims for damages on the agenda

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss informational items, including feedback on the aquatics locker room design, the upcoming Doggy Egg Hunt on March 16th, and the availability of the Spring/Summer Activity Guide. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Aquatics locker room design feedback
• Doggy Egg Hunt on March 16th at 1pm
• Spring/Summer Activity Guide available

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several action items, including amending the ARPA funding plan for water infrastructure, awarding electrical engineering services contracts, declaring a solid waste vehicle surplus, and final readings of fire, building, and civil construction code amendments. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, vouchers, and citizen comments.

• Resolution F-232: Amends ARPA funding plan, reallocating funds to Reservoir #1 Cover Project
• Resolution F-233: Awards electrical engineering services contracts to Ripplinger Engineering Laboratories and Evans Engineering and Consulting
• Resolution F-236: Declares Solid Waste Vehicle #1032 surplus with $60,000 minimum bid
• Ordinance Y-60, Y-61, Y-62: Final readings for fire, building, and civil construction code amendments
• Vouchers totaling $556,767.43 and payroll of $1,135,466.67

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a grant application with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). The commission will also review minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of DAHP grant application

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including lodging tax disbursements for Mayfest and the Cheney Rodeo, an electrical engineering services contract, an appropriation increase for the Well 2 Rehabilitation Project, and amendments to the fire, building, and civil construction codes. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and small contracts.

• Resolution 24-012: Approve $27,200 for Mayfest and $14,500 for Cheney Rodeo from lodging tax
• Resolution 24-014: Award electrical engineering services contract to Ripplinger Engineering Laboratories
• Resolution 24-015: Increase Well 2 Rehab appropriation by $35,000 for pump replacement
• Ordinances Y-60, Y-61, Y-62: Amend fire, building, and civil construction codes
• Small contracts include $3,944.90 for CivicPlus codification and $1,272.50 for pest control

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, an aquatics budget review, and a parks priority list. The agenda also includes introducing a new board member and receiving reports from board members and staff.

• Aquatics budget review, including Myrtha
• Parks Priority List discussion
• New Park Board Member Shelby Richardson introduction

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Cheney Mayfest, Cheney Rodeo, and the Civil War Association's Battle of Minnie Creek.

• Cheney Mayfest
• Cheney Rodeo
• Civil War Association, Battle of Minnie Creek

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a new AFSCME labor agreement, an amendment to the Reservoir One roof replacement contract, and the 2024 salary ordinance. They will also review vouchers, claims, and small contracts, and discuss aquatic facility construction options.

• Resolution 24-001: 2024-2026 AFSCME 270-C labor agreement with 6.5% wage increase for 2024, retroactive to Jan 1
• Resolution 24-008: Reservoir One roof replacement amendment increasing contract from $545,000 to $806,607
• Resolution 24-011: Award 2024 line clearance contract to Asplundh Tree Experts at $10,864.56 per week
• Ordinance 24-002: 2024 salary ordinance with 4% increase for non-represented employees and minimum wage of $16.28/hour
• Vouchers totaling $1,195,506.88 in payroll and $503,151.77 in 2024 vouchers

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission is meeting to discuss its 2024 work plan, elect officers, and approve minutes from the October 2023 meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the work plan discussion being the only substantive item.

• Discussion of 2024 Work Plan (#2024-01)
• Election of officers
• Approval of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss findings from a recent land quantity needs analysis. The study aims to determine the amount of buildable land available for future residential and employment use.

• Joint planning session regarding Land Quantity Needs Analysis findings

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a new AFSCME labor agreement with a 6.5% wage increase, a $2.09 million Elm Street preservation project funded largely by TIB, and the purchase of two police vehicles. They will also hold a public hearing and an executive session to evaluate a job applicant.

• Resolution F-221: 2024-2026 AFSCME 270-C labor agreement with 6.5% wage increase for 2024
• Resolution F-224: TIB funding agreement for Elm Street Preservation Project (total $2,094,324; TIB funds $1,884,891)
• Resolution F-226: Waive competitive bidding for purchase of two police vehicles
• Ordinance Y-59: 2024 Salary Ordinance with 4% increase for non-represented employees and minimum wage $16.28/hour
• Resolution F-222: Interlocal agreement with Spokane County for Commute Trip Reduction ($20,222)

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to receive information on Betz (50 Acre) Park from SCJ Alliance and an update on the NAC Pool. The board will also discuss the non-renewal of the Tree City application due to non-compliance. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• SCJ Alliance presentation on Betz (50 Acre) Park
• NAC Pool update
• Tree City application not renewed due to non-compliance

City Council

The Cheney City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, with action items including a resolution to approve the 2024-2026 AFSCME 270-C labor agreement and an ordinance setting 2024 salaries. The labor agreement includes a 6.5% wage increase for 2024, while the salary ordinance provides COLAs and a 4% increase for non-represented employees, plus a minimum wage increase to $16.28 per hour. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes, vouchers, and citizen comments.

• Resolution 24-001: Approve 2024-2026 AFSCME 270-C labor agreement with 6.5% wage increase for 2024
• Ordinance 24-002: 2024 Salary Ordinance with COLAs, 4% increase for non-represented employees, minimum wage $16.28/hour
• Vouchers: 2023 vouchers $916,617.21; 2024 vouchers $43,606.45; payroll $1,118,896.57
• Life Flight Network group membership agreement at no cost
• Small contracts under $10,000 approved by mayor