Dayton public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Final Budget and consider adopting it via Ordinance No. 2016. They will also consider an ordinance to amend the 2024 budget and resolutions for a contract with CivicPlus for codification services and a discretionary holiday on January 2, 2025. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and claims/payroll vouchers.

• Public hearing on 2025 City of Dayton Final Budget
• Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2016 adopting the 2025 budget
• Consider Ordinance No. 2017 amending the 2024 budget
• Consider Resolution No. 1556 authorizing contract with CivicPlus for codification services
• Consider Resolution No. 1557 designating January 2, 2025 as a discretionary holiday

The Dayton City Council unanimously adopted the 2025 budget via Ordinance No. 2016 and authorized an amendment to the 2024 budget (Ordinance No. 2017) to include the 4th Street ADA sidewalk project. The council also unanimously rejected a proposed contract with CivicPlus for codification services, and approved January 2, 2025, as a discretionary holiday. The meeting included a public hearing on the budget with no public comments.

• Adopted 2025 budget via Ordinance No. 2016 (unanimous)
• Authorized 2024 budget amendment via Ordinance No. 2017 (unanimous)
• Rejected CivicPlus codification services contract (unanimous)
• Approved January 2, 2025, as discretionary holiday (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll warrants (unanimous)

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a public hearing on the Preliminary 2025 Budget. They will consider adopting Resolution 1555 for the 2025 Master Fee Schedule and Ordinance 2015 for the 2025 Salary Schedule for non-contractual employees. The Council will also appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem for 2025 and approve consent agenda items including meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Public hearing on Preliminary 2025 Budget
• Consider Resolution No. 1555 — 2025 Master Fee Schedule
• Consider Ordinance No. 2015 — 2025 Salary Schedule for non-contractual employees
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem for 2025
• Consent agenda: approval of November meeting minutes and claims/payroll voucher warrants

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a 1% property tax increase (Resolution 1554) and consider an ordinance adjusting the utility tax on water and wastewater providers. They will also confirm a new Historic Preservation Commission member and review the preliminary budget.

• Public hearing for 1% property tax levy increase
• Resolution 1554 authorizing 1% property tax increase pursuant to RCW 81.55.120
• Ordinance 2014 changing the utility tax on water/wastewater from 15% to an unspecified percentage
• Confirmation of Mike Smith to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Review and discussion of the preliminary budget

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold a workshop on November 12, 2024, to discuss communications and the budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled. The next regular meeting is on November 19, 2024.

• Budget discussion
• Staff/Council/Public communications discussion
• Meeting held via Zoom (remote participation available)
• Next regular meeting: November 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hear presentations from county officials on emergency management and the annual 1% tax levy, then consider a resolution authorizing a Municipal Services Agreement for lodging tax-funded activities with the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The council will also review the preliminary budget. Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and financial warrants.

• Resolution No. 1553: Authorize Municipal Services Agreement for lodging tax-funded activities with Dayton Chamber of Commerce
• Preliminary budget review and discussion (no action)
• Yearly 1% tax levy presentation by Columbia County Assessor Tammy Ketterman
• Consent agenda: claims and payroll voucher warrants (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Presentations from Sheriff Joe Helm, Columbia County Emergency Management, and County Commissioner Ryan Rundell

City Council

The City Council will meet to review claims and payroll vouchers and consider a resolution regarding the movement of municipal funds. The meeting includes presentations from county officials and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.

• Approval of claims voucher warrants totaling $324,456.98
• Approval of September 2024 payroll voucher warrants totaling $112,309.86
• Resolution No. 1552 to withdraw funds from Bank of Eastern Oregon for investment in the Local Government Investment Pool
• Funding application presentation from Belinda Larson of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce

City Council

The Dayton City Council holds a workshop session to discuss several topics including an initial budget discussion, personnel policy review, Flower Mill Park, investments, and purchase card policies. No formal decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Personnel Policy Review
• Flower Mill Park discussion
• Investments discussion
• Purchase Card discussion
• Budget initial discussion

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider several action items including renewing the MRSC membership, amending utility bill due dates, adopting new utility billing procedures, and awarding a contract for the 4th Street Sidewalks Phase 1 to ESF Solutions. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $117,915.39 and payroll of $108,150.30. Presentations from the Sheriff's Department, Emergency Management, and the County Board of Commissioners are also scheduled.

• Consent agenda: Claims voucher warrants $117,915.39 and payroll $108,150.30
• Consider authorizing renewal of MRSC membership for small works and vendor roster
• Consider Ordinance 2012 amending utility bill due dates in the municipal code
• Consider Ordinance 2013 repealing Ordinance 994 and adopting new utility billing procedures
• Consider Resolution 1551 awarding the 4th Street Sidewalks Phase 1 contract to ESF Solutions

The Dayton City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1551, awarding the 4th Street Sidewalks Improvements Phase 1 contract to ESF Solutions and authorizing the mayor to execute the public works contract. The council also unanimously approved two ordinances updating utility billing due dates and procedures, renewed the MRSC membership, and approved the consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers. The August 13, 2024 meeting minutes were tabled.

• Approved Resolution No. 1551 awarding 4th Street Sidewalks Improvements Phase 1 contract to ESF Solutions (unanimous)
• Authorized Ordinance No. 2012 amending utility bill due dates (unanimous)
• Authorized Ordinance No. 2013 repealing Ordinance 994 and adopting utility billing procedures (unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of MRSC membership contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims vouchers totaling $117,915.39 and payroll vouchers totaling $108,150.30 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider two resolutions: one establishing a utility shutoff policy for nonpayment during extreme heat (Resolution 1549) and another approving an electronic funds transfer policy (Resolution 1548). Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and warrants totaling $238,745.89. Presentations from county officials and Chamber of Commerce are scheduled.

• Consider Resolution 1549: Utility shutoff for nonpayment during extreme heat policy
• Consider Resolution 1548: Electronic Funds Transfer Policy and Procedures
• Consent agenda: Claims voucher warrants $128,691.37
• Consent agenda: Payroll voucher warrants $110,054.52
• Presentations from Sheriff Joe Helm, Emergency Management, County Commissioners, Chamber of Commerce

City Council

The Dayton City Council will meet to approve June 2024 meeting minutes and various financial vouchers. The agenda includes presentations from Columbia County officials and a Parks & Rec update. A scholarship award will also be presented to Wyntr McCauley.

• Approval of claims vouchers totaling $300,343.00
• Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $109,659.53
• Scholarship award presentation to Wyntra McCauley
• Parks & Rec update from Dianne McKinley and Terri Hessler

City Council

The council will consider resolutions for the 2024 Cooperative Parks Master Plan update and a transfer of County property to the City. The meeting also includes presentations from Columbia County officials and approval of recent financial vouchers.

• Adoption of the 2024 Cooperative Parks Master Plan update
• Transfer of ownership of County property to the City of Dayton
• Amendment to the Class IV Work Crew Master Agreement with Washington State Department of Corrections
• Designation of The Times as official newspaper through June 13, 2025
• Approval of $193,853.71 in claims vouchers and $122,128.94 in payroll warrants

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider several resolutions, including extending a lease with Dayton School District No. 2, awarding a contract for the 2024 TIB OTTA Seal Project to American Rock Products, and renewing a work crew agreement with the state Department of Corrections. They will also vote on dissolving all council standing committees, adopting new council rules and an ethics handbook, and approving engineering service agreements for street projects. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and warrants totaling $237,114.15.

• Resolution 1536: Amend and extend lease with Dayton School District No. 2
• Resolution 1537: Award 2024 TIB OTTA Seal Project contract to American Rock Products
• Resolution 1538: Renew Class IV Work Crew Agreement with WA Dept. of Corrections
• Resolution 1539: Dissolve all council standing committees
• Consent agenda: Approve claims vouchers $145,086.43 and payroll vouchers $92,027.72

City Council

The Dayton City Council is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and a few action items. They will consider an ordinance amending city operating hours, a resolution authorizing investment of city funds, and confirm a mayoral appointment to the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes presentations from county officials, a school lease presentation, and an executive session on a potential real estate acquisition.

• Consider Ordinance No. 2011 amending Chapter 1-1, Section 06 of the Dayton Municipal Code (days and hours of operation)
• Consider Resolution No. 1535 authorizing investment of city monies in the Local Government Investment Pool
• Confirm Mayor's appointment of Robin Fitch to the Planning Commission
• Approval of claims vouchers totaling $143,356.20 and payroll vouchers totaling $109,209.99
• Executive session to discuss potential real estate acquisition (RCW 42.30.110(b)(c))

City Council

The Dayton City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving claims voucher warrants totaling $395,910.49 and payroll voucher warrants for January 2024 totaling $100,846.75. The council will also consider a resolution acknowledging the Columbia County Park and Recreation District, confirm two mayoral appointments to city commissions, and hear reports from county officials on sheriff, emergency management, and commissioner matters.

• Approval of claims voucher warrants totaling $395,910.49 (Voucher #'s 56236, 56252-56296, 56317, DOR 022024, DOR 022824)
• Approval of January 2024 payroll voucher warrants totaling $100,846.75 (Voucher #'s 56238-56251, 56297-56316, AFLAC 022924, DRS 022924, IRS 021524, IRS 022924)
• Resolution No. 1534 acknowledging the Columbia County Park and Recreation District
• Confirmation of Van Whysong's re-appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Confirmation of Jerry Kaiser's appointment to the Planning Commission

City Council

The Dayton City Council will hold its regular meeting, considering approval of the agenda, consent agenda items including claims and payroll warrants totaling over $1.1 million, and several resolutions and an ordinance. The council will also hear from county officials and may enter executive session for pending litigation.

• Approval of claims voucher warrants totaling $1,033,533.43
• Approval of payroll voucher warrants for January 2024 totaling $90,529.05
• Resolution No. 1532 declaring surplus personal property and authorizing disposal
• Resolution No. 1533 appointing an agent to receive claims for damages under RCW 4.96.020
• Ordinance No. 2010 amending animal control authority designation

City Council

The Dayton City Council will consider several resolutions, including a new credit card policy, a cell phone stipend for the mayor and clerk-treasurer, and a discretionary holiday on December 26, 2024. They will also approve consent agenda items, including warrants totaling $244,317.08 and payroll warrants of $107,554.65, and hear from county officials. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation.

• Resolution 1529: Repealing and creating Section 8.8 of Personnel Policies (Credit Card Policy)
• Resolution 1530: Authorizing personal cellular phone use stipend for Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer
• Resolution 1531: Authorizing December 26, 2024, as discretionary holiday
• Authorize Mayor to sign AWC Workers' Compensation RETRO agreement
• Claims vouchers totaling $244,317.08; payroll vouchers $107,554.65