Cheney public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $26,900 HVAC service contract for multiple city buildings and a $40,625 state grant to fund the 2026‑2046 Comprehensive Plan update. The council will also consider authorizing enrollment in the Department of Retirement Deferred Compensation Program and approving the ILA West Plains Crisis Response Team. Small contracts for community programs are approved by the mayor.

• Resolution F-452: 2026 HVAC service agreements for City Hall, Utility Building, Recycling Center, Police Station, Fire Station and Wren Pearson Building – total $26,900 plus tax
• Resolution F-453: State Growth Management Act grant installment of $40,625 for the 2026‑2046 Comprehensive Plan update
• Resolution F-454: Authorization to enroll the city in the Department of Retirement Deferred Compensation Program
• Resolution F-455: Approval of the ILA West Plains Crisis Response Team
• Small contracts approved by mayor: Seasonal Fairy Trainings $30 per participant; Wrestling Camp $50 per participant; Stage Left Theater 2026 Theater Camp $200 per instructor up to $800; Dragon Flight Archery 2026 Archery Camps $105 per participant

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to establish its internal organization. The body will select a chair and appoint a secretary.

• Selection of Chair
• Appointment of Civil Service Secretary
• Setting regular meeting schedule
• Discussion of Civil Service Rules
• Review of vacancies

The commission appointed Rick Campbell as its Chair and Keri Gomez as Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner. It also set a regular meeting schedule for the 2nd Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office Conference Room, with the next meeting on January 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chambers due to remodeling.

• Appointed Rick Campbell as Chair of the Civil Service Commission
• Appointed Keri Gomez as Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner
• Established regular meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office Conference Room
• Scheduled next regular meeting for January 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

City Council

The City Council will conduct a final public hearing for the proposed 2026 budget and consider related budget ordinances. The meeting includes votes on city fees, utility write-offs, and several new contracts and grant applications.

• Final public hearing and ordinance for the 2026 Budget
• Resolution F-438 regarding 2026 Governmental Charges and Fees
• Request to write off $9,034.23 in uncollectible utility and park accounts
• Grant application for $75,000 for a market feasibility study at Cheney Industrial Park
• Proposed 2026 Compensation Ordinance increasing minimum wage to $17.13 per hour

The council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, all carried unanimously. Highlights include the 2026 Budget Ordinance (Y-96), the 2025 Final Budget Amendment (Y-97), and several contracts and grant approvals. Claims and vouchers for the meeting dates were also approved.

• Approved Resolution F-438 (governmental charges and fees) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-439 (2025 utility bill write‑offs) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-440 (committing 2025 governmental resources) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-444 (Tracker Products Evidence Management System) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-445 (2026 line clearance contract) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-446 (Clean Energy Implementation Plan) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance Y-96 (2026 Budget Ordinance) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance Y-97 (2025 Final Budget Amendment) – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 3, 2025, and discuss goals for the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall with a virtual option.

• Approval of November 3, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update goals (Item #2025-05)
• Hybrid meeting format at Cheney City Hall, 609 2nd Street

City Council

The Cheney City Council meeting will include a public hearing to discuss the proposed and balanced 2026 budget. Resolutions on a $36,000 state grant for public defense, a change order for the Purple Pipe Project, and a new interlocal agreement for animal control services will be considered. The council will also review labor contracts for Local 270‑S AFSCME and Teamsters Local 690. Additional small contracts and voucher totals will be noted.

• Public Hearing 25-137 – discussion of the proposed 2026 budget
• Resolution F-425 – Washington State Office of Public Defense grant, $36,000 for 2026‑2027
• Resolution F-437 – Cheney Purple Pipe Project Change Order 8 (concrete curb, crushed rock, landscape rock)
• Resolution F-441 – Spokane County animal control interlocal agreement, 1.74% charge, $75,621.74 annual cost
• Resolution F-442 – Local 270‑S AFSCME contract wage adjustment (6% to 8% in 2027, COLA 3‑6% for 2028‑2029)

The council unanimously approved the Office of Public Defense grant and several contract-related resolutions. Two labor contract resolutions passed despite Councilmember Overhauser voting no. Claims and vouchers totaling $1,150,311.47 were also approved.

• Approved Resolution F-425 Office of Public Defense Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-437 Cheney Purple Pipe Project Change Order 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-441 SCRAPS Interlocal Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-442 Local 270‑S AFSCME Contract 2026‑2029 (Overhauser voted no)
• Approved Resolution F-443 Teamsters Local 690 MOU 2024‑2026 (Overhauser voted no)
• Approved Claims and Vouchers totaling $1,150,311.47
• Approved Small Contracts for Heather Woller, Lilac City Cheer Academy, Wildwood Outdoors, Steve & Kristi Nebel, Tim Snodgrass, Kosta LaVista
• Held public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will meet on November 19, 2025, at the Wren Pierson Community Center and via Zoom. The agenda includes informational updates on aquatics, the dog park, the board's vision and mission, the 2026 Parks & Rec budget, and 2026 RCO eligibility. Action items are listed but not detailed in the agenda.

• Aquatics Update
• Dog Park
• Park Board Vision/Mission
• 2026 Parks & Rec Budget
• 2026 RCO Eligibility

The commission approved the October 8 minutes, with Commissioner Boerger moving and Commissioner Randall seconding. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made on agenda items. The meeting concluded with no action items.

• Approved October 8 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on a resolution that establishes the 2026 rates for electric, water, solid waste and sewer services, with the first bills due Jan. 31, 2026. The meeting also includes public hearings on the Light and Public Works department budgets, and several contract and equipment resolutions. Additional items are a Ziply lease amendment, a BPA power sales agreement offer, and ordinances for property‑tax and EMS levies.

• Resolution F‑434 – Ziply Second Amendment to Lease: $5,500 per month for two equipment racks and two fiber strands (Dec 1 2025 – Feb 28 2026)
• Resolution F‑431 – BPA Power Sales Agreement offer: Contract No. 26PS‑25012 for 16‑year supply of electricity (Oct 1 2028 – Sept 30 2044)
• Resolution F‑433 – Setting 2026 utility rates and fees for electric, water, solid waste and sewer
• Resolution F‑435 – Procurement of Stryker LIFEPAK 35 monitors and AED equipment (sole‑source purchase)
• Resolution F‑437 – Cheney Purple Pipe Project Change Order 8: concrete curb, crushed rock base and landscape rock around reuse reservoir pond

The council passed Ordinance Y-94 establishing the 2026 regular and general obligation property tax levy and Ordinance Y-95 creating a 2026 EMS levy, both unanimously. It also approved the BPA contract, public records software renewal, Ziply lease amendment, Stryker LIFEPAK equipment purchase, and updated 2026 utility rates and fees, each with unanimous support. The SAFER Grant resolution was rejected, and the Cheney Purple Pipe Project change order was deferred to a future meeting.

• Ordinance Y-94 (2026 property tax levy) passed unanimously
• Ordinance Y-95 (2026 EMS levy) passed unanimously
• Resolution F-431 (BPA contract) carried unanimously
• Resolution F-433 (Public Records Software Renewal) carried unanimously
• Resolution F-434 (Ziply Second Amendment to Lease) carried unanimously
• Resolution F-435 (Stryker LIFEPAK 35 monitors and AED equipment) carried unanimously
• Resolution F-432 (2026 utility rates and fees amendment) carried unanimously
• Resolution F-437 (Cheney Purple Pipe Project Change Order Eight) deferred unanimously

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The primary item of business is a request for emergency roof repairs at a specific property.

• HP2025-004: Certificate of Appropriateness for emergency roof repair at 202 D ST

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for emergency roof repair at 202 D St, allowing replacement of three roof layers with asphalt shingles matching the original appearance. The commission also agreed by consensus to relocate future meetings to the Utility Building conference room at 112 Anderson Rd to avoid scheduling conflicts. The minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting were approved as distributed.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 202 D St emergency roof repair (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting location to Utility Building, 112 Anderson Rd (consensus)
• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes as distributed

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will meet on November 3, 2025 to discuss two agenda items: an update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Climate Change & Resiliency Goals & Policies. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall, 609 2nd Street, with a Zoom option for remote participation. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion Item #2025-05 – Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion Item #2025-06 – Climate Change & Resiliency Goals & Policies

The Planning Commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 1 3 , 2025 regular meeting, with the motion carried unanimously. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion on the Comprehensive Plan update and the draft Climate Change & Resiliency element.

• Approved October 1 3 , 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2026 budget, including governmental revenues and departmental budgets for public safety and general government. The body will also consider ordinances for the 2026 regular, general obligation, and EMS property tax levies.

• Public hearings on 2026 Budget, Property Tax Levy, and Governmental Revenues
• Purchase of four half-ton electric pickups from Corwin Ford Spokane for $201,512.00 plus tax
• Purchase of two UTV off-road electric vehicles from Logistics365, Inc. for $81,926.00 plus tax
• Well Seven pump rehabilitation quote from Specialty Pump Service for $46,180.00 plus tax
• Well Seven well case rehabilitation project quote from Water Recovery Services, LLC for $23,230.00 plus tax

The council unanimously approved resolutions to purchase electric vehicles, rehabilitate Well Seven, and fund a booster station fiber project. It also took the first reading of the 2026 property tax levy and EMS levy ordinances and deferred them to the next meeting. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Half Ton Pickup EV purchase (Resolution F-426) – unanimous
• Approved Sport Utility EV purchase (Resolution F-427) – unanimous
• Approved UTV Off Road EV purchase (Resolution F-428) – unanimous
• Approved Well Seven Pump Rehabilitation (Resolution F-429) – unanimous
• Approved Well Seven Well Case Rehabilitation (Resolution F-430) – unanimous
• Approved Booster Station 3 Fiber Project (Resolution F-432) – unanimous
• First reading of 2026 Regular and General Obligation Property Tax Levy (Ordinance Y-94) deferred – unanimous
• First reading of 2026 EMS Levy (Ordinance Y-95) deferred – unanimous

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider Resolution 25-113 (F-421) to accept a SAFER grant for staffing fire and emergency response. The meeting also includes an executive session, called under RCW 42.30.110, to discuss agency enforcement actions or potential litigation.

• Resolution 25-113 (F-421): Accept SAFER grant for fire and emergency response staffing
• Executive session to discuss agency enforcement actions or potential litigation

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including a 5-year dispatch service agreement and fiber optic replacements. The body will also consider historic registry nominations and lodging tax funding applications.

• 5-year dispatch service contract with Daupler, Inc. for $86,400 plus taxes
• Fiber optic replacement from F Street to G Street by Zero DB for $22,416.79 plus tax and 10% contingency
• Lodging tax funding for EWU Homecoming Street Dance ($7,000) and Holiday Hoopla ($9,975)
• Historic registry nominations for 220 College Avenue and 228 W 5th Street
• Franchise license for Forged Fiber 37, LLC c/o AT&T to operate a fiber optic system

The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a five‑year contract with Daupler, Inc., an amendment to the EWU interlocal parking agreement, and a street replacement project. It also approved naming the North Spokane Corridor Bridge in memory of Cody Traber and adopted a lodging tax, with one councilmember abstaining. A SAFER grant award was deferred for a 60‑day extension. All actions were carried as recorded.

• Approved Resolution F‑409 (5‑year Daupler, Inc. contract) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑416 (Amend EWU Interlocal Parking Agreement) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑417 (F Street to G Street replacement project) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑418 (History Registry nominee – 220 College Avenue) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑419 (History Registry nominee – 228 W 5th) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑420 (Naming North Spokane Corridor Bridge for Cody Traber) – unanimous
• Deferred Resolution F‑421 (SAFER Grant Award) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑422 (Lodging Tax) – motion carried (Councilmember LaBar abstained)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will meet on Oct 13, 2025 to approve the minutes from its Feb 10, 2025 meeting, hear commissioner and staff reports, and discuss item #2025-05, an update to the city's Comprehensive Plan. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion Item #2025-05: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Approval of Minutes from February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2025 regular meeting. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled; the remainder of the agenda consisted of discussions on the Comprehensive Plan update, a co‑housing project, and staff reports. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Feb 10 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on October 8, 2025. The agenda includes citizen participation, approval of minutes, and several information items such as an update on aquatics, the dog park, and the 2026 Parks & Rec Budget. No specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• Recreation Coordinator position
• Aquatics update
• Dog park
• 2026 Parks & Rec Budget
• Tree City designation

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and funding resolutions, including fiber optic extensions and aquatic center funding. The body is also reviewing a franchise license for fiber optic telecommunications and an update to business licensing thresholds.

• Resolution F-411: $425,600 for a conservation covenant to protect 106.4 acres near the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution F-415: Transfer of up to $400,000 from REET fund to Pool Construction Fund
• Resolution F-413: $16,592.53 plus tax and 10% contingency for Four Lakes Substation fiber connection on Jensen Road
• Resolution F-414: Participation in National Opioid Settlement to receive approximately $75,700 over 15 years
• Ordinance Y-91: Franchise license for Forged Fiber 37, LLC c/o AT&T

The council approved four resolutions: a Conservation Covenant (Resolution F‑411), the Four Lakes Substation fiber‑optic project (Resolution F‑413), participation in the National Opioid Settlement (Resolution F‑414), and REET funding for an aquatic center (Resolution F‑415). Ordinance Y‑91 (Forged Fiber 37, LLC franchise license) received its first reading and was deferred to a future meeting. Ordinance Y‑92 (Out‑of‑City Business Threshold Increase) was read, considered as second and third readings, and passed unanimously.

• Approved Conservation Covenant (Resolution F‑411) – motion carried (Barthels abstained)
• Approved Four Lakes Substation Fiber Optic Connection Project (Resolution F‑413) – unanimous
• Approved National Opioid Settlement Participation (Resolution F‑414) – unanimous
• Approved REET Funding for Aquatic Center Construction (Resolution F‑415) – unanimous
• First reading of Ordinance Y‑91 (Forged Fiber 37, LLC franchise license) deferred to future meeting – unanimous
• Ordinance Y‑92 (Out‑of‑City Business Threshold Increase) passed after first/second/third reading – unanimous (yes votes: Overhauser, Schmidt, Barthels, Belock, LaBar, Posthuma)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the process and priorities for the 2026 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget Process And Priorities

The City Council met on September 18, 2025 to discuss the budgeting process and priorities for 2026. No resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners will meet on September 10, 2025, with virtual and in‑person options. The agenda includes updates on aquatics, the dog park, the board’s vision/mission, the 2026 Parks & Rec budget, 2026 RCO eligibility, and Tree City status. No formal actions are listed, and citizens may comment during the participation segment.

• Aquatics Update
• Dog Park discussion
• Park Board Vision/Mission review
• 2026 Parks & Rec Budget presentation
• 2026 RCO Eligibility review

The Cheney Park Board approved the minutes of the August 13, 2025 regular meeting. Commissioner Randall moved to approve and Commissioner Dipuppo seconded the motion. No other actions or decisions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Randall, seconded by Dipuppo)

City Council

The City Council approved the August 26 meeting minutes as amended and approved the listed claims and vouchers. Councilmember Schmidt was excused from the meeting by unanimous vote. The council unanimously adopted Resolution F‑410 for the Cheney Purple Pipe Utility Easement and Resolution F‑412 for a Vac Trailer lease agreement.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $2,? (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Schmidt from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F‑410 – Cheney Purple Pipe Utility Easement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F‑412 – Vac Trailer Lease Agreement (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The commission also adopted the revised bylaws, which were seconded and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted revised bylaws as distributed (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting and authorized $1,515,625.57 in vouchers. Four resolutions were adopted unanimously: a fire‑mobilization reimbursement agreement, an EWU football standby agreement, a fire‑department vehicle exhaust repair, and a change order for the Cheney Purple Pipe Project. Councilmember Overhauser was excused from the meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers $1,515,625.57 (174235–174313) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-405 Fire Mobilization Reimbursement Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-406 EWU Football Standy Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-407 Fire Dept Vehicle Exhaust Extrication (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-408 Cheney Purple Pipe Project Change Order 4 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Overhauser (unanimous)

Park Board

The Cheney Park Board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 regular meeting. No other formal actions or decisions were taken during the August 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (approved by Commissioner Boerger, seconded by Commissioner Cullen)

City Council

The council unanimously appointed interim co‑city administrators (Resolution F‑404). It also approved the Salnave Road Preservation Project funding agreement (Resolution F‑403) and the city fee schedule (Resolution F‑402). Additional actions included excusing a councilmember, approving prior meeting minutes, and deferring the executive session to the next meeting.

• Excused Councilmember Overhauser for Aug 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 22 council minutes (as distributed)
• Approved Aug 4 joint council‑planning minutes (as distributed)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $2,512,073.03 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F‑402 – Charges and Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F‑403 – SRTC Salnave Road Preservation Project Funding Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F‑404 – Appointment of Interim Co‑City Administrators (unanimous)
• Deferred Executive Session to next meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a radon‑mitigation system and egress window at 105 W 6th St. It also unanimously recommended that the Sigma Nu House at 220 College Ave be listed on the Cheney Register of Historic Places. The minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting were approved as distributed.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for radon mitigation and egress window at 105 W 6th St (unanimous)
• Recommended listing of 220 College Ave (Sigma Nu House) on Cheney Register of Historic Places (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes as distributed

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission met on August 5, 2025. Councilmembers Overhauser, Schmidt, Barthels, Belock, and Nazzaro attended, along with staff and Commissioners White and Valencia. Mr. Ableman and Nexus Planning Services presented information on the comprehensive plan. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council approved the July 8 minutes and $1.53 M in vouchers. It approved several resolutions covering a therapeutic court grant, utility easement, EV purchases, property conveyance, and other projects, most unanimously. The payroll frequency change was approved with one dissenting vote. Ordinance Y‑89 amending development standards was also passed.

• Deferred Resolution F‑391 (On Call Planning Services Contract) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑392 (Municipal Court Therapeutic Court Grant) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑393 (Purple Pipe Project Utility Easement) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑394 (EV Purchase Local Agency Agreement) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑395 (EV Purchase Project Prospectus) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑396 (Field of Dreams HOA Property Conveyance) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑397 (Fire Department Driveway Apron Project) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑398 (Purple Pipe Project Change Order Three) – with Councilmember Barthels abstaining

City Council

The council approved three unanimous resolutions for a court security upgrade, a Jett Concrete repair contract, and an MOU with the 336th Training Group. It deferred the second reading of the Development Standards amendment to July 22. The 2025 Salary Ordinance was adopted, with an amendment removing the Public Facilities and Resource Manager position.

• Approved Resolution F-388 (Court Security Upgrade Change Order) unanimously
• Approved Resolution F-389 (Jett Concrete On Call Repair Services Contract) unanimously
• Approved Resolution F-390 (MOU with 336th Training Group) unanimously
• Deferred second reading of Ordinance Y-89 (Amending Title 21.20.050 Development Standards) to July 22, 2025, unanimously
• Passed Ordinance Y-90 (2025 Salary Ordinance) with amendment removing Public Facilities and Resource Manager (4-3 vote)
• Approved Claims and Vouchers totaling $2,020,165.22

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions, including the Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031, on‑call asphalt and concrete repair contracts, an aquatic center change order, a SAFER grant, and public records redaction software. The SAFER grant passed despite one councilmember voting no. An amendment to development standards was deferred to a future meeting, and claims and vouchers totaling $2,403,190.41 were approved.

• Approved Resolution F-384 (Transportation Improvement Plan 2026‑2031) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-382 (On‑Call Asphalt Repair Services contract) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-383 (Aquatic Center Change Order Four) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-385 (SAFER Grant) – passed with one no vote
• Approved Resolution F-386 (Public Records Redaction Software) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F-387 (On‑Call Concrete Repair Services contract) – unanimous
• Deferred Ordinance Y-89 (Amend Development Standards Title 21.20.050) – unanimous
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $2,403,190.41

Park Board

The board did not approve the March 12, 2025 minutes because a quorum was not present. No action items, votes, or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting. Discussions covered the delayed pool construction, pass offerings, and dog‑park maintenance, but no approvals or denials were made.

City Council

The council approved the minutes from May 27, 2025, as amended and authorized over $1.18 million in claims and vouchers. Eight resolutions (25-060 through 25-068) covering engineering, FEMA funding, compliance monitoring, custodial services, pump replacement, aquatic center gifts, outreach, and crosswalk lighting were all carried unanimously. Small contracts for Executech and fire grants were also approved, and Officer Holter was sworn in as a Cheney police officer.

• Approved May 27 minutes (amended) – unanimous
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $1,180,633.93 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑373 (Elm Street Preservation Project Supplemental Engineering Agreement) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑375 (FEMA Funding Agreement) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑376 (Arbitrage Monitoring and Compliance) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑377 (Custodial Contract) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑378 (Well One Pump Replacement Project) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution F‑379 (Aquatic Center Gift Agreements) – unanimous

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission deferred approval of the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes to the next regular meeting. A motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the chimney repair at 105 W 6th St was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. The approval required use of Goldenrod brick with a Roman profile and tan mortar, and noted the need for appropriate flashing and a building permit if work exceeds repointing.

• Deferred March 6, 2025 minutes to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for chimney repair at 105 W 6th St, conditional on Goldenrod brick (Roman profile) and tan mortar (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously passed Ordinance Y-87, a 2025 budget amendment, and Ordinance Y-88 authorizing petty cash and change funds. It also approved multiple resolutions for park, aquatic center, and Elm Street projects, while deferring one Elm Street supplemental agreement. A motion to hold an executive session was carried unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance Y-87 (2025 Budget Amendment #1) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance Y-88 (Petty Cash and Change Funds) unanimously
• Approved Resolution F-365 (Parkside 2nd Addition Final Plat) unanimously
• Approved Resolution F-369 (Aquatic Center Building Commissioning Contract) unanimously
• Approved Resolution F-372 (Aquatic Center Geotechnical Engineering Change Order 3) unanimously
• Deferred Resolution F-373 (Elm Street Preservation Project Supplemental Engineering Agreement) unanimously
• Approved Resolution F-374 (Elm Street Preservation Phase One Project Bid Award) unanimously
• Motion to hold an executive session carried unanimously

City Council

The council unanimously approved seven resolutions authorizing contracts for court security, a sports sponsorship, an interlocal agreement, an aquatic center playground, water‑department generator maintenance, a conflict waiver, and a water‑department generator maintenance agreement. One resolution – the Purple Pipe Project Funding Amendment B – passed with one abstention. The council also moved to submit an $18,009.63 damage claim to the Washington Court of Industrial Appeals.

• Approved Resolution F-362 Court Security Upgrade Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-363 Eagle Sports Properties Sponsorship Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-364 Purple Pipe Project Funding Amendment B (motion carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution F-366 Elm Street STA Interlocal Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-367 Cheney Aquatic Center Playground Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-368 Water Department Generator Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-369 Aquatic Center Building Commissioning Contract – referred to Public Works Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-370 Conflict Waiver With Paine Hamblin, PS (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved Resolution F-360 amending the Four Lakes Substation and Resolution F-361 for lodging tax disbursement, each carried unanimously. The council also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting and approved claims and vouchers totaling $953,578.63.

• Approved Resolution F-360 (Four Lakes Substation Amendment 2) unanimously
• Approved Resolution F-361 (Lodging Tax Disbursement) unanimously
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes as distributed
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $953,578.63

City Council

The council approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes and the listed claims and vouchers. Resolution F‑358 for lodging tax disbursement was approved unanimously. Ordinance Y‑85 (Mary Street Vacation Application) was passed unanimously after a second reading.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved listed claims and vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F‑358 Lodging Tax Disbursement (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance Y‑85 Mary Street Vacation Application (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a series of resolutions covering a commute‑trip reduction plan, service agreements, equipment purchases, and a 2025‑2027 police guild contract, all carried unanimously. Ordinance Y‑86, the 2025 salary ordinance, was also passed with six votes in favor. A motion to allocate $5,000 to the Little League failed because it lacked a second. The council deferred the first reading of the Mary Street vacation ordinance to a future meeting.

• Adopted Commute Trip Reduction Plan (Resolution F‑342) – unanimous approval
• Approved StreetScan Service Agreement (Resolution F‑344) – unanimous approval
• Approved Elm Street Overlay Phase II TIB Consultant Agreement (Resolution F‑351) – unanimous approval
• Approved 2025‑2027 Police Guild Contract (Resolution F‑354) – unanimous approval
• Passed 2025 Salary Ordinance (Ordinance Y‑86) – passed with six votes
• Motion to allocate $5,000 to Little League (Resolution F‑355) – failed for lack of a second
• Deferred first reading of Mary Street Vacation Application (Ordinance Y‑85) to a future meeting