Davenport public meetings in 2023

Council

The council approved three resolutions: an airport ground lease with Anna Michaels for space C-4, the purchase of a John Deere tractor, and a five-year engineering services agreement with Century West. A vote to select a mayor for 2024 was tabled until the January 10 meeting. The council also approved payment of $54,053.69 in claims and vouchers.

Council

The council interviewed four candidates for the open mayor position, then held two tie votes—first on Brad Sweet, then on Jonathan Chapman—both failing 3-3. The council agreed to reconsider the appointment at the next meeting, limiting the ballot to those two candidates. All other agenda items were procedural.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to appoint Brad Sweet as mayor failed (3-3 tie)
• Motion to appoint Jonathan Chapman as mayor failed (3-3 tie)
• Agreed to add mayoral selection to next meeting agenda, considering only Sweet and Chapman
• Approved claims/vouchers #19976-#20013 for $281,228.92 and payroll/vouchers #19924-#19975 for $70,256.49 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

Council

The Davenport City Council held a regular meeting on November 22, 2023. They adopted the 2024 budget (Ordinance 1195) and approved a telecommunications franchise with Lincoln County (Ordinance 1194), both on first and final readings. The council also approved a $213.21 Neighbors Helping Neighbors aid application and allowed FBLA students to sell Christmas trees at the Plaza. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance 1194 granting a telecommunications franchise to Lincoln County (first and final reading)
• Approved Ordinance 1195 adopting the 2024 budget (first and final reading)
• Approved Neighbors Helping Neighbors aid application DVP23-02 for $213.21 (unanimous)
• Allowed FBLA students to sell Christmas trees at the Plaza, with conditions to not block traffic and to clean up

Council

The council approved Resolution 2023-24 awarding the cemetery building replacement project to BOZCO LLC, and Resolution 2023-25 granting $1,500 to the Cottonwood Red Hatters for Hometown Christmas. It also agreed to send a letter to Lincoln County to negotiate the expiring law enforcement contract.

• Approved Resolution 2023-24 awarding cemetery building project to BOZCO Construction LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 tourism grant to Cottonwood Red Hatters for Hometown Christmas (unanimous)
• Agreed to send notice letter to Lincoln County to negotiate law enforcement contract renewal
• Approved Non-Exclusive Telecommunication Franchise with Lincoln County (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers totaling $204,504.00 and payroll/vouchers totaling $62,730.19 (unanimous)
• Excused council member Heath Becker from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Council

The council held a public hearing on the 2024 preliminary budget, then approved several resolutions including new utility rates (water +3%, sewer +1%, garbage +5%), a 1% property tax levy increase, a 4% COLA for employees, and the purchase of two city vehicles. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2023-21 updating the fee schedule for 2024 utility rates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-22 to surplus unused supplies and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-23 authorizing purchase of two city vehicles from Davenport Motor Company (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 1193 on first and final reading establishing the 1% regular tax levy for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #19829-#19842 totaling $16,233.37 (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council held a public hearing on the 2024 preliminary budget, proposed revenue sources, and the regular tax levy. No formal decisions were made on the budget; the council discussed potential rate increases and heard public comments, including a request to shift funding from the Chamber of Commerce to the Lincoln Historical Society. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and authorized payment of bills totaling $159,767.64.

• Approved minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #19809-#19828 ($90,777.42) and payroll/vouchers #19783-#19808 ($68,990.22)

Council

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1192, updating animal services fees and fines for the court system, and paid $23,869 in claims. A draft telecommunications franchise with Lincoln County was discussed but not voted on. The police report noted 162 calls for service last month.

• Approved Ordinance 1192 amending animal code fees, fines, and penalties (first reading)
• Approved payment of claims #19764-#19782 totaling $23,869.19
• Excused Council Member Patrick Katz from the meeting

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and considering a resolution to authorize signing an award letter for the Davenport Cemetery Building Replacement Project. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the cemetery project being the only substantive item.

• Resolution 2023-19 authorizing the mayor and/or city administrator to sign an award letter for the Davenport Cemetery Building Replacement Project
• Public hearing
• Police report
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023
• Approval to pay bills

The council unanimously rejected a single bid for the Davenport Cemetery Building Replacement Project, deeming it too expensive, and will rebid the project. It approved Resolution 2023-20 to apply for a no-match Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office grant for a larger tractor for mowing and snow removal. The council also approved the consent agenda and bills totaling $172,596.28.

• Rejected Resolution 2023-19 to award the cemetery building contract to Halme Builders; motion failed unanimously.
• Approved Resolution 2023-20 to apply for a park equipment grant with no local match for a larger tractor.
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #19735-#19763 for $100,512.42 and payroll/vouchers #19662-#19734 for $72,083.86.
• Approved minutes from the August 23, 2023, meeting.

Council

The Davenport City Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing, police report, committee reports, and mayor's report. The main actionable item is approval of payments totaling $184,750.18, including claims and payroll vouchers. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of claims/vouchers #19654-#19681 for $84,561.29
• Approval of payroll/vouchers #19616-#19652 for $100,188.89
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed)
• Police report
• Executive session

The council approved Resolution 2023-18 authorizing the mayor and city administrator to sign an award letter for the Davenport TIB Seal Coat Project, with bid opening scheduled for August 31, 2023. They also approved payment of claims totaling $211,801.19. No public hearings, old business, or executive session were held.

• Approved Resolution 2023-18 for TIB Seal Coat Project award letter (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #19654-#19681 for $84,561.29 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll/vouchers #19616-#19652 for $100,188.89 (unanimous)
• Approved claims/vouchers #19623-#19701 for $27,051.01 (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 9, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing, a police report, committee reports, the mayor's report, and approval of bills. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Public hearing
• Police report
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2023
• Approval to pay bills
• Executive session

The August 9, 2023 regular meeting of the Davenport City Council was called to order but could not proceed due to a lack of quorum. Only three of seven council members were present. No decisions were made.

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: one updating the Six-Year Street Plan for 2023, and another amending the Personnel Manual to add a Water Operation Manager job description. A public hearing on the street plan is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, police report, and bill payments.

• Public hearing on updating the Six-Year Street Plan for 2023
• Resolution 2023-14 updating the Six-Year Street Plan
• Resolution 2023-16 changing the Personnel Manual to add Water Operation Manager job description
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval to pay bills

The council approved Resolution 2023-14 updating the Six-Year Street Plan for 2023 after a public hearing. They also unanimously passed Resolution 2023-16 adding a part-time Water/Sewer Manager job description to the personnel manual, and Resolution 2023-17 authorizing the mayor to enter a lease agreement for office space at 707 Morgan Street. Bills totaling $105,361.84 were approved for payment.

• Approved Resolution 2023-14 revising the Six-Year Street Plan (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 adding part-time Water/Sewer Manager job description (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 authorizing mayor to enter lease agreement for 707 Morgan Street (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #19597-#19618 totaling $105,361.84

Council

The Davenport City Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing, police report, and committee reports. The Finance Committee will review the 2nd Quarter 2023 financials and grant applications from Celebrate Davenport and the Davenport Senior Center. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Review of 2nd Quarter 2023 financials
• Grant applications from Celebrate Davenport and Davenport Senior Center
• Public hearing
• Police report
• Approval to pay bills

The council approved a $3,000 tourism grant for Celebrate Davenport's float, following a Finance Committee recommendation. It also approved Resolution 2023-15 allowing the mayor to sign a short-term ground rental agreement with Northwest Ag for commercial spraying at the airport. Bills totaling $185,831.87 were approved for payment. The Senior Center requested additional funding but the council took no action.

• Approved a $3,000 tourism grant to Celebrate Davenport for the float (carried 4-0, Strite abstaining)
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 authorizing the mayor to sign a ground rental agreement with Northwest Ag for airport commercial spraying
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #19569-#19596 totaling $91,894.79
• Approved payment of Payroll/Vouchers #19531-#19568 totaling $93,937.08

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to consider several items, including final votes on two ordinances to vacate city property for consolidation, a conditional use permit for a food truck, and routine approvals. The agenda also includes standard reports and an executive session.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1189: vacation of two parcels for property consolidation
• Second reading of Ordinance 1190: vacation of a portion of Logan Street for property consolidation
• Conditional Use Permit for Daniel Yarbrough for a food truck at 51 Morgan St.

The council approved vacating two small parcels at 30 Logan Street for property consolidation, but denied a separate request to vacate a portion of Logan Street. A conditional use permit was granted for a food truck at 51 Morgan Street. The council also approved a budget amendment for a $238,000 TIB grant and authorized a WSDOT aviation grant application.

• Approved vacation of Parcel A (74.3 sq ft) and Parcel B (1,076.4 sq ft) at 30 Logan Street (unanimous)
• Denied vacation of a portion of Logan Street (0-6 vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for Daniel Yarbrough's food truck at 51 Morgan Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1191 amending 2023 budget for $238,000 TIB grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-13 for WSDOT Aviation Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers totaling $40,612.78 (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 14, 2023. The main business is a public hearing and first readings of two ordinances to vacate a portion of Logan Street and two adjacent parcels to allow property consolidation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a police report, committee reports, and payment of bills.

• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on request to vacate portion of Logan Street from Easterly ROW of I Street to westerly ROW of State Highway #25 in Columbia Addition
• First Reading of Ordinance 1189 — Vacating Two Parcels for Property Consolidation
• First Reading of Ordinance 1190 — Vacating a Portion of Logan Street and Two Adjacent Parcels for Property Consolidation

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1189 to vacate two small triangle parcels for Elwood's property consolidation at $1 per square foot, and Ordinance 1190 to vacate a portion of Logan Street. Both ordinances will have a second reading for further consideration. The council also approved paying bills totaling $199,813.28.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1189 to vacate two parcels at $1/sq ft for Elwood's consolidation (motion carried)
• Agreed to second reading of Ordinance 1189 for correct data inclusion
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1190 to vacate portion of Logan Street
• Agreed to second reading of Ordinance 1190 for further consideration
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers totaling $127,571.66 and payroll/vouchers totaling $72,241.62 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2023 meeting (motion carried)

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to review a property variance request and a resolution for street repairs, along with routine reports and approvals. The agenda includes a public hearing, police report, and committee updates, with the main actionable items being the variance and the asphalt contract.

• 10-foot variance on eastern property line for Lot 1 and West 12 feet of Lot 2, Block 21, Timmon's 2nd Addition, 915 10th Street
• Resolution 2023-12 accepting proposal for asphalt patching and repairs on city streets
• Review of two ARPA grant applications by Finance Committee
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval to pay bills

The council approved a $74,660.40 bid from Inland Asphalt Paving for street repairs, a $1,000 tourism grant to the Lincoln County Historical Society, and a 10-foot variance on a property at 915 0th Street. A tree-damaged park railing will be repaired from the city budget. The council also agreed to schedule a street committee meeting on June 14 to discuss a vacation request on Logan Street.

• Approved $74,660.40 asphalt paving contract with Inland Asphalt Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 tourism grant to Lincoln County Historical Society for Visitor Information Center (unanimous)
• Approved 10-foot variance on eastern property line for Lot 1 and west 12' of Lot 2, Block 21, Timmons 2nd Addition (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #19439-#19451 totaling $12,337.34 (unanimous)
• Agreed to repair tree-damaged park railing from city budget
• Scheduled street committee meeting for June 14, 2023, to discuss Logan Street vacation request

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the April 26 minutes, receiving a police report, and paying bills. A public hearing is scheduled, and the Finance Committee will discuss an ARPA grant application and the 2022 annual report. The main action item is Resolution 2023-11, which would adopt changes to the Airport Operations Manual.

• Resolution 2023-11: Adopting changes to the Airport Operations Manual
• Finance Committee: ARPA grant application and 2022 annual report review
• Public hearing
• Police report
• Approval of bills

The council approved a request from a local youth pastor to close Park Street between Harker and Sixth Streets on July 6, 2023, for a festival of faith, contingent on notifying nearby businesses. A resolution to update the airport operations manual was tabled for further review. Bills totaling $145,380.70 were approved for payment.

• Approved street closure for Trinity Church festival on Park Street (consensus)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-11 on airport operations manual changes
• Approved claims/payroll totaling $145,380.70

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and addressing old and new business. The main items are two resolutions: one approving tourism funding grants to FBLA and another adopting changes to the Airport Operations Manual.

• Resolution 2023-10: Approving Tourism Funding Grant Recipients — FBLA
• Resolution 2023-11: Adopting Changes to the Airport Operations Manual

The council approved Resolution 2023-10 granting $1,000 to the Davenport FBLA for a community yard sale to fund a national trip for eight students. A resolution to update the airport operations manual was tabled until the next meeting for further review. The council also approved payment of bills totaling $171,717.17.

• Approved Resolution 2023-10 granting $1,000 tourism grant to FBLA (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-11 adopting changes to Airport Operation Manual (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #19360-#19392 totaling $171,717.17 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent council members Heath Becker, Chris Ruiz, and Lance Strite (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council approved Resolution 2023-09 designating the Lincoln County Record Times as the official newspaper for 2023, and authorized payment of claims and payroll totaling $224,405.08. The council also approved a $119.90 aid application under the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program and excused two absent members. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Excused absent council members Heath Becker and Cory Hollis (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 22, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Neighbors Helping Neighbors aid application DVP23-01 for $119.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 designating Lincoln County Record Times as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #19333-#19359 for $151,054.05 and Payroll/Vouchers #19306-#19322 for $73,351.03 (unanimous)

Council

The council held a public hearing on Mark and Kim Elwood's request to vacate a portion of Logan Street and two adjacent parcels for property consolidation. The mayor continued the request until a survey and appraisal are completed. The council also heard public comment from Shane Gilthvedt about high building permit and plan review fees, and agreed to investigate the issue. Bills totaling $82,676 were approved for payment.

• Continued Elwood street vacation request pending survey and appraisal
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #19254-#19278 for $82,676
• Excused absent council members Heath Becker and Lance Strite
• Approved minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and considering one new business item. The main action is a resolution to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Century West Engineering for design and construction of the Davenport TIB Seal Coat Project.

• Resolution 2023-08 authorizing agreement with Century West Engineering for Davenport TIB Seal Coat Project

The council approved Resolution 2023-08 authorizing the mayor to contract with Century West Engineering for design and construction of the Davenport TiB Seal Coat Project. The city was awarded a T.I.B. grant for seal coating, and Century West was selected after two firms were interviewed. The council also approved paying $82,676.38 in claims and $72,162.86 in payroll. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2023-08 for Century West Engineering contract on TiB seal coat project (unanimous)
• Approved claims/vouchers #19254-#19278 for $82,676.38 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll/vouchers #19229-#19253 for $72,162.86 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused council member Heath Becker from meeting (unanimous)

Council

The council approved three resolutions: setting a March public hearing on vacating a portion of Logan Street for property consolidation, adopting a new fee schedule for seasonal and daily commercial rates at the Davenport Airport, and authorizing a ground rental agreement with Valley Air, LLC for agricultural spray services. Bills totaling $24,560.21 were also approved for payment.

• Approved Resolution 2023-04 setting a public hearing date for vacation of Logan Street and two adjacent parcels (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-05 adding seasonal and daily commercial rates and private GA non-based ground leases to the Davenport Airport fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 authorizing the mayor to enter a ground rental agreement with Valley Air, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #19213-#19228 totaling $24,560.21 (unanimous)

Council

The council appointed Robert Jenkins to fill Position Number Four vacated by Jessica Smith, voting 3-2 after interviewing two candidates. They also approved a lease rate increase for Capital Rivers, Inc. at the airport and passed an ordinance updating barking dog nuisance rules. A $1 million low-interest loan for water line replacement was discussed but not accepted due to affordability concerns.

• Appointed Robert Jenkins to City Council Position Number Four (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 setting Capital Rivers, Inc. lease rate at $0.30/sq ft
• Approved Ordinance 1187 updating barking dog nuisance definitions (first and final reading)
• Approved claims/payroll totaling $141,784.18

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including a police report, committee reports, and the mayor's report. Key actions include a financial review of fourth quarter 2022 results, and resolutions to approve COVID relief funding for the Davenport Senior Center and an amendment to an airport ground lease for Capital Rivers, Inc.

• Financial review of Q4 2022 results
• Resolution 2023-01: Approving COVID relief funding for Davenport Senior Center
• Resolution 2023-02: First amendment to airport ground lease for Capital Rivers, Inc.
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed)
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023

The Davenport City Council approved a fourth-quarter 2022 financial review, a $10,000 coronavirus relief grant for the Senior Center, and an amendment to an airport ground lease for Capital Rivers, Inc. A resolution to update the city fee schedule, which would have lowered permanent commercial rental rates, was tabled to the February 8 meeting for further review. The council also approved paying bills totaling $40,094.40.

• Approved fourth quarter 2022 financials
• Approved Resolution 2023-01: $10,000 coronavirus relief grant for Davenport Senior Center
• Approved Resolution 2023-02: First Amendment to Airport Ground Lease for Capital Rivers, Inc.
• Tabled Resolution 2023-04: City fee schedule update to February 8, 2023 meeting
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #19150-#19168 totaling $40,094.40

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving a police report, and paying bills. A key item is an executive session to discuss pending legal action against the city at the airport, with City Attorney David Bingham present.

• Executive session on pending legal action at the airport
• Approval of minutes from December 28, 2022
• Police report
• Approval to pay bills

The council approved payment of claims and payroll vouchers totaling $160,965.67. No other substantive business was conducted; the meeting included only procedural items such as excusing an absent member, approving prior minutes, and adjourning.

• Approved Claims/Vouchers #19120–#19140 for $23,506.88 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims/Vouchers #19141–#19149 for $67,301.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll/Claims Voucher #19079–#19119 for $69,157.73 (unanimous)