Wasco public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved several capital improvement projects, including pedestrian upgrades on 11th Street and a police firing range restoration. The council also authorized the purchase of police surveillance cameras and a dispatch recording system.
- Approved $451,000 for 11th Street Pedestrian Improvements (4-0)
- Approved $50,000 for Police Firing Range Restoration (4-0)
- Approved installation of 10 Flock Safety Falcon cameras and software (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Police Department dispatch voice recording system (4-0)
- Approved amended employment agreement for City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert (4-0)
- Approved amended FY 2023-2024 Salary Schedule (4-0)
- Approved $12,000 purchase of 10 metal refuse bins from Con Fab (4-0)
- Approved acceptance of CDBG 16th Street Rehabilitation Project (4-0)
City Council
The City Council authorized up to $9 million for the abatement and demolition of the Old Farm Labor Camp. The council also established a $5 million fund for a new police station and approved several infrastructure contracts. All listed votes were unanimous.
- Approved up to $9M for Old Farm Labor Camp abatement and demolition (5-0)
- Approved $5M fund and project for a new Police Station (5-0)
- Approved $400,000 contract change order for J Street sewer extension (5-0)
- Approved $100,000 contract change order for Trickling Filter Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
- Approved $48,000 purchase of 150 residential water meters (5-0)
- Approved employment agreement for Police Lieutenant Alecio Mora (5-0)
- Approved on-call agreement with Krazan & Associates for materials testing (5-0)
- Waived first reading of ordinance regarding City Clerk and City Treasurer appointments (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting on August 15, 2023, consisting primarily of a closed session. No substantive decisions were made or reported.