Ephrata public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the termination of a lease agreement with the Ephrata School District to secure land for a new water tower. Council also approved several payroll and claim payments and the surplus of a street sweeper.
- Approved termination of Facility Lease and Indemnification Agreement with Ephrata School District (6-0)
- Approved surplus of 1993 Elgin Street Sweeper (6-0)
- Approved claims #97045-#97094 for $323,391.63 (5-0)
- Approved claims #97019-#97021 for $1,258.98 (5-0)
- Approved claims #97040-#97044 for $1,128.20 (5-0)
- Approved payroll #47645-#47704 for $87,049.01 (5-0)
- Approved payroll direct deposit for $217,228.91 (5-0)
- Approved payroll claims #97022-#97039 for $271,420.31 and direct debit for $12,875.00 (5-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Commission approved the July 27, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed potential pickleball court locations and a non-resident fee plan, while staff provided updates on a maintenance grant and upcoming programming.
- Approved July 27, 2023 minutes
- Requested training on Open public meetings act from Clear Risk Solutions
- Rescheduled November meeting to Nov. 30th
- Cancelled December meeting
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved a rule change to create an "Entry-Academy Graduate" appointment category to broaden recruitment options. The board also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting.
- Approved revisions to Rule VII 'Appointments' to add 'Entry-Academy Graduate' category
- Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council confirmed the removal of Traci Bennet as Community Services Director. Council also approved an ambulance service agreement and a contract amendment for engineering services. A request from the Grant County Economic Development Council was tabled.
- Confirmed removal and termination of Traci Bennet as Community Services Director
- Authorized Ambulance Service Agreement with LifeLine Ambulance Service
- Approved $1,500 amendment to LK4 Engineering Contract for a new shop building design
- Approved claims #96952 through #97018 totaling $366,673.91
- Approved manual checks totaling $6,243.86 and ACH totaling $31,516.46
- Approved Proclamation 'A Day of Remembrance' for September 11, 2023
- Tabled Grant County Economic Development Council Request
- Approved August 2, 2023 Council meeting minutes