Franklin County public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022, is cancelled because the applicant requested to pull the agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to applicant request to pull agenda items
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on December 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes two agenda items and approval of meeting minutes, but the specific topics are not described in the text provided. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.
- Agenda item 1 (details not provided)
- Agenda item 2 (details not provided)
- Approval of meeting minutes
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine civil service business. They will approve the November meeting minutes, certify eligibility lists, and receive staffing updates for commissary/visitation clerks and promotional testing for patrol deputies. The agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of November 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Staffing update on commissary/visitation clerks
- Promotional testing for patrol deputies
- Setting of December meeting
The Commission certified eligibility lists for entry-level Sheriff Deputies and entry-level Corrections positions. Members also approved the Patrol Sergeant promotional testing and scheduled the next two meetings.
- Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Patrol Sergeant promotional testing and testing date
- Certified eligibility lists for entry-level Sheriff Deputies and entry-level Corrections
- Moved to inquire with the Sheriff regarding recruitment funds and processes
- Changed February meeting date to the first Tuesday of the month
- Set January meeting for January 10, 2023, at 2:30pm
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive a staffing update on several sheriff and corrections positions, discuss promotional testing for patrol deputies, certify eligibility lists, and set the December meeting date. Public comment is limited to three minutes.
- Approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
- Staffing update for Commissary/Visitation Clerk, Sheriff Support, Corrections Deputies, Corrections LT's, Corrections Maintenance, Patrol Deputies
- Promotional testing for Patrol Deputies
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Setting of December meeting
The Commission certified eligibility lists for entry-level Corrections, lateral Corrections, and entry-level Sheriff Deputies. Members also discussed staffing rosters and upcoming promotional testing for Patrol Deputy Sergeants.
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for entry-level Corrections
- Certified eligibility list for lateral Corrections
- Certified eligibility list for entry-level Sheriff Deputies
- Set next meeting for December 2022
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 8, 2022, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes review of meeting minutes and agenda packets. No specific substantive items are listed in the provided text.
- Review of November 8 PC meeting agenda item 1
- Review of meeting minutes
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Disability Board will meet to approve the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes, review and approve 2022 Quarter 3 reimbursements, and receive an update on a potential assisted living expense. The agenda is preliminary and items may be added or changed.
- Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review and approval of 2022 Quarter 3 reimbursements
- Update on potential assisted living expense
The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board approved Q3 2022 reimbursements for retirees and vendors, covering July through September. The board also approved the July 2022 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for January 19, 2023. No new business was discussed, and an update on a potential assisted living expense noted no further information received.
- Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Q3 2022 reimbursements for retirees and vendors (unanimous)
- Set next regular meeting for January 19, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving prior meeting minutes, addressing a commission vacancy, receiving a staffing update, certifying eligibility lists, and setting the November meeting date. Public comment is limited to three minutes.
- Approval of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Civil Service Commission vacancy
- Staffing update
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Setting of November meeting
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission recommended Mr. Gomez to the County Commissioners for appointment to fill the vacant commission seat. The Commission also certified eligibility lists for Corrections entry-level and Sheriff Deputies, and discussed a BFOQ request from the Sheriff and the practice of providing full certified lists to the Sheriff. The next meeting was set for November 8, 2022.
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Mr. Gomez to Franklin County Commissioners for appointment to Civil Service Commission
- Certified eligibility lists for Corrections entry-level and entry-level Sheriff Deputies
- Set next regular meeting for November 8, 2022 at 2:30pm
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on October 4, 2022, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes two items, with the second item involving public comment from the Port of Pasco. The meeting is available via YouTube Live.
- Agenda Item 1: PC Meeting October 4, 2022
- Agenda Item 2: PC Meeting October 4, 2022
- Port of Pasco public comment on Agenda Item 2
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, receive a staffing update on corrections promotional testing and BFOQ (bona fide occupational qualifications) for corrections, certify eligibility lists, and set the next meeting date. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of August 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Staffing update on corrections promotional testing
- Discussion of BFOQ for corrections
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Setting of September meeting date
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission certified eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral corrections deputies, corporals, sergeants, sheriff deputies, and sheriff support specialists. The commission also accepted member John Franklin's resignation and discussed the process for filling his vacancy. The next meeting was set for October 4, 2022.
- Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for corrections entry-level, lateral, promotional corporal and sergeant, entry-level sheriff deputies, and sheriff support specialists
- Accepted resignation of member John Franklin and discussed replacement process
- Set next regular meeting for October 4, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is meeting to review its agenda packet, including draft minutes from a previous meeting and two agenda items. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.
- Review of draft minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting
- Agenda Item 1 discussion
- Agenda Item 2 discussion
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive a staffing update on corrections promotional testing, certify eligibility lists, and set the September meeting date. Public comment is limited to three minutes. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.
- Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Staffing update on corrections promotional testing
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Setting of September meeting date
- Public comment period (3-minute limit)
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission recommended Mark Jansen to the County Commissioners for appointment to the vacant Civil Service Committee position. The Commission also certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections and law enforcement deputies, and approved the July 12, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously.
- Recommended Mark Jansen for appointment to Civil Service Committee (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility list for entry-level corrections deputies
- Certified eligibility list for entry-level law enforcement deputies
- Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Set next regular meeting for September 13, 2022
Planning Commission
This is the agenda for the Franklin County, WA Planning Commission regular meeting on August 2, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items—the agenda itself and a single agenda item—with no listed rezonings, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative business.
- Regular meeting agenda for August 2, 2022
- Agenda item #1 (no details provided)
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Disability Board is meeting to approve the April 21, 2022 meeting minutes, review and approve 2022 Quarter 2 reimbursements, and discuss a potential assisted living expense. The agenda is preliminary and items may be added or changed. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes.
- Approval of April 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of potential assisted living expense
- Review and approval of 2022 Quarter 2 reimbursements
The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board approved the April 21, 2022 meeting minutes and the 2022 Quarter 2 reimbursements (April 1–June 30) unanimously. The board also set its next regular meeting for October 20, 2022 at 2:30 pm. A potential assisted living expense was mentioned as a heads-up, with more information expected from the family.
- Approved April 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Quarter 2 reimbursements (unanimous)
- Set next regular meeting for October 20, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission will hold a general session to appoint a new chairperson and a new chief examiner, approve the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes, receive a staffing update on corrections promotional testing, certify eligibility lists, and set the August meeting date. Public comment is limited to three minutes.
- Appointment of new chairperson
- Appointment of new chief examiner
- Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Corrections promotional testing update
- Certification of eligibility lists
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission unanimously appointed Michelle Andres as chairperson following Terry Trulson's resignation, and unanimously appointed Margot Wilder as Chief Examiner, replacing Eric Wyant. The Commission also approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes, certified eligibility lists for corrections, sheriff's support, and law enforcement, and set the next meeting for August 9, 2022.
- Appointed Michelle Andres as chairperson (unanimous)
- Appointed Margot Wilder as Chief Examiner (unanimous)
- Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, sheriff's support, and entry-level law enforcement
- Set next meeting for August 9, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is meeting to review the agenda and associated materials for July 5, 2022. The agenda includes draft minutes and two agenda items, but no specific details are provided in the text.
- Review of draft minutes from previous meeting
- Agenda item 1 discussion
- Agenda item 2 discussion
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed 22-lot subdivision on 25.66 acres in the Agricultural Production 20 zone, with a rezone to Rural Community 1 pending. The commission will make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, as it is not the final decision-making body. The agenda also includes a workshop on Title 16 Subdivisions Revision and an update on past items sent to the BoCC.
- Public hearing on SUB 2022-04/SEPA 2022-12 (Underwood Ph.1): 22 lots, min. 1 acre each, on 25.66 acres, parcel 126-210-021
- Rezone from AP-20 to RC-1 in progress
- Workshop on Title 16 Subdivisions Revision
- Update on past items sent to BoCC for approval
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission met on June 14, 2022, and approved the May 10 meeting minutes. They discussed staffing updates, including corrections openings and the need for another round of promotional testing. The commission was also updated on the appointment of a new Chief Examiner, with Margot Wilder to be formally presented in July. Eligibility lists for corrections, lateral corrections, sheriff's support, and deputies were reviewed and certified.
- Certified eligibility lists for corrections (10 openings), lateral corrections (10 openings), sheriff's support specialist (1 opening), and deputies (0 openings)
- Discussed conducting another round of corrections promotional testing this summer
- Chief Examiner Eric Wyant intends to present Margot Wilder for formal appointment as Chief Examiner at the July meeting
- Set next regular meeting for July 12, 2022 at 2:30 pm
- No public comment was made
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission approved the May 10, 2022 meeting minutes and certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, sheriff's support, and entry-level law enforcement. The commission discussed staffing updates, including the need for another round of corrections promotional testing this summer. Secretary Wyant announced his intent to present Margot Wilder for formal appointment as Chief Examiner at the July meeting. The next meeting was set for July 12, 2022.
- Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility list for entry-level corrections (10 openings)
- Certified eligibility list for lateral corrections (10 openings)
- Certified eligibility list for sheriff's support specialist (1 opening)
- Certified eligibility list for deputies (0 openings)
- Set next meeting for July 12, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Planning Commission
The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and materials. No specific project details or decisions are described in the provided text.
- CUP 2022-02
Planning Commission
The May 24, 2022, workshop meeting of the Franklin County Planning Commission was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.
Civil Service Commission
There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission approved the April 12, 2022 meeting minutes, reviewed and certified eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral corrections positions, and discussed staffing updates and the status of appointing a new Chief Examiner. The Commission also reviewed promotional testing questions and set the next meeting for June 14, 2022. No public comment was received.
- Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections and lateral corrections
- Set next meeting for June 14, 2022 at 2:30 pm
- Reviewed promotional testing questions; Chief Examiner to incorporate feedback
Planning Commission
The commission will review a proposed zone change for Underwood and the Rivercrest Estates subdivision. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding updates to the Planning Commission bylaws.
- Zone change for Underwood
- Rivercrest Estates subdivision review
- Planning Commission bylaw update
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The board will meet to approve the minutes from the January 20, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes an OPMA update and a review of 2022 Quarter 1 reimbursements.
- Approval of January 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Review and Approval of 2022 Quarter 1 Reimbursements
Planning Commission
The agenda contains several items regarding subdivision and land use applications. The specific details of the proposals are contained within the attached meeting packet.
- Espinosa application
- Hart application
- Spencer Estates Ph. 4 subdivision
- Kohler Subdivision
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission has no agenda available for its April 12, 2022 meeting. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda exists and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.
- No agenda items listed
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission approved the March 8, 2022 meeting minutes, certified several eligibility lists for corrections and law enforcement positions, and discussed staffing updates. The Commission also met with applicant J. Franklin for the vacant commissioner position and provided consensus to proceed with his appointment. Updates were provided on the Chief Examiner hiring timeline and a new Open Public Meetings Act recommendation, which the Commission agreed to follow.
- Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, corrections lieutenant, corporal/sergeant, and entry-level law enforcement
- Provided consensus to proceed with J. Franklin's appointment to the vacant Civil Service Commissioner position
- Agreed to continue offering telephonic meeting option and public comment period per OPMA update
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is holding a special meeting on March 22, 2022, specifically for a Title 16 workshop. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and references two attached PDF documents: the workshop agenda and the workshop packet. No specific decisions, votes, or substantive discussion points are detailed in the provided text.
- Special meeting scheduled for March 22, 2022
- Focus is a Title 16 workshop
- Documents include 'MARCH 22, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING - TITLE 16 WORKSHOP AGENDA.PDF'
- Documents include 'MARCH 22, 2022 TITLE 16 WORKSHOP PACKET.PDF'
Civil Service Commission
There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.
The minutes record the resignation of Commissioner Lee Barrow from the Civil Service Commission, effective immediately, due to lack of time. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Accepted resignation of Commissioner Lee Barrow (immediate)
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission's March 1, 2022 regular meeting is cancelled because there is not enough members present to form a quorum. Items that were scheduled to be presented at this meeting will be advertised again at a later date.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Scheduled items to be readvertised at a later date
Civil Service Commission
This meeting of the Franklin County Civil Service Commission has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes and certified eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral corrections positions. The commission also discussed staffing updates and set the next meeting for March 8, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified entry-level corrections eligibility list (2 openings, 12 candidates)
- Certified lateral corrections eligibility list (2 openings, 7 candidates)
- Set next meeting for March 8, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board has no agenda available for its January 20, 2022 meeting. The agenda text indicates there is nothing to report and directs readers to review the minutes instead.
- No agenda items listed
The Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board unanimously approved the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes and the 2021 Quarter 4 reimbursements for retirees and vendors. The board also set the next regular meeting for April 21, 2022 at 2:30 pm. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved October 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 Quarter 4 reimbursements (unanimous)
- Set next meeting for April 21, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Civil Service Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the minutes from previous meetings, so there are no specific items to be decided or discussed.
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission denied the Sheriff's request to waive the Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) designation for a corrections deputy vacancy, as no eligible female applicants were on the list. The commission also approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes, certified eligibility lists for corrections and law enforcement positions, and set the next meeting for February 8, 2022.
- Denied Sheriff's request to waive BFOQ for corrections deputy vacancy (unanimous)
- Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections, lateral corrections, and entry-level law enforcement
- Set next meeting for February 8, 2022 at 2:30 pm