Cosmopolis public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Workshop & Regular Council Meeting
The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a workshop with presentations from Greater Grays Harbor, Coastal Conservation Authority, and Emergency Management, followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on several actions, including adopting the 2021 International Building Code, two EMS interlocal agreements, a police collective bargaining agreement with citywide medical insurance changes, and a resolution supporting Chehalis River flood and species restoration.
- Ordinance 1392 adopting the 2021 International Building Code (amending code 14.05.005)
- Grays Harbor County EMS interlocal agreement
- 2025 Aberdeen Emergency Medical Services interlocal agreement
- Police Collective Bargaining Agreement with medical insurance change for all city staff
- Resolution 2024-4 supporting Chehalis River Basin-wide flood and aquatic species restoration
The Council unanimously approved the adoption of the 2021 International Building Code and two interlocal agreements for EMS services. They also extended the current Police Collective Bargaining Agreement and adopted a resolution regarding the Chehalis River Basin flooding solution.
- Approved Ordinance 1392 adopting the 2021 International Building Code (unanimous)
- Adopted Grays Harbor County EMS interlocal agreement (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 Aberdeen EMS interlocal agreement (unanimous)
- Adopted extension of current Police Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-4 for Chehalis River Basin-wide flooding and aquatic species restoration (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Workshop/Regular Council Meeting/Public Hearing Final Budget
The Cosmopolis City Council holds a workshop on the food bank and new municipal building, followed by a public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget and a regular meeting. Council will vote on the second reading of Ordinance 1396 (2025 budget) and Ordinance 1397 (2024 budget amendment), along with an interlocal agreement renewal with Grays Harbor County for public works, a Lemay annual rate adjustment, and a CIAW city insurance premium finance agreement.
- Public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget for citizen testimony
- Second reading and vote on Ordinance 1396 (2025 budget)
- Second reading and vote on Ordinance 1397 (2024 budget amendment)
- Interlocal Agreement Renewal with Grays Harbor County for Public Works
- Lemay annual rate adjustment and CIAW city insurance premium finance agreement
The council held a public hearing on the 2025 budget with no public comments, then unanimously approved Ordinance 1396 adopting the budget and Ordinance 1397 amending the 2024 budget. They also approved an interlocal agreement renewal with Grays Harbor County Public Works, a Lemay annual rate adjustment, and a CIAW city insurance premium finance agreement, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved Ordinance 1396 adopting the 2025 budget (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1397 amending the 2024 budget (5-0)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement renewal with Grays Harbor County Public Works (5-0)
- Approved Lemay Annual Rate Adjustment (5-0)
- Approved CIAW City Insurance Premium Finance Agreement (5-0)
Workshop/Regular Council Meeting/Public Hearing of Preliminary 2025 Budget
The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a public hearing on the preliminary 2025 budget and take testimony before considering action on Ordinance 1395, which sets the regular ad valorem tax levy for 2025. First readings of the 2025 budget (Ordinance 1396) and a 2024 budget amendment (Ordinance 1397) will also be introduced but no action taken. The meeting includes a workshop on a proposed amendment to the garbage and curbside recycling contract with rate changes from Lemay Enterprises.
- Public hearing on preliminary 2025 budget
- Second reading and action on Ordinance 1395 – 2025 ad valorem tax levy
- First reading of Ordinance 1396 – 2025 budget (no action)
- First reading of Ordinance 1397 – 2024 budget amendment (no action)
- Workshop presentation on garbage contract amendment with rate changes from Lemay Enterprises
The Council approved Ordinance 1395 to establish the regular property tax levy increase for 2025. The Council also held a public hearing for 2025 budget corrections and conducted first and second readings of budget-related ordinances.
- Approved Ordinance 1395 establishing regular property tax levy increase for 2025 (4-1)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Budget Workshop/Regular Council/Gen Fund Revenue Public Hearing
The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a budget workshop at 6:00 PM to review the 2025 preliminary budget presented by Tara Dunford, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. A public hearing on general fund revenue will be held, and the council will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1395 setting the 2025 regular ad valorem tax levy (no action taken). Other new business includes discussion of surplus police vehicle sales and a proposed change to fire department membership limits.
- Public hearing on General Fund Revenue
- First reading of Ordinance 1395 — 2025 ad valorem tax levy
- Surplus sale of excess Police vehicles
- Proposed change to Ordinance 2.40.030(d) — fire department membership limit from 25 max/15 min to 15 max/10 min
- Engine Co #1 Museum discussion
The council conducted a public hearing regarding General Fund Revenue with no public comments received. A preliminary 2025 budget was presented, and Ordinance 1395 received its first reading.
- Held public hearing on General Fund Revenue (no comments received)
- First reading of Ordinance 1395 (no action taken)
Workshop & Regular Council Meeting
The council will hold a workshop at 6 PM to discuss sewer rate negotiations with Aberdeen, followed by a regular meeting at 7 PM. The regular agenda includes consent items (claims and minutes), committee and official reports, and a council member's proposal to change the meeting agenda order. Public comments are limited to agenda topics.
- Workshop: Aberdeen presentation on sewer rate negotiations
- Approval of claims vouchers and meeting minutes from October 2nd
- Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Building Inspector reports
- Council Member Winn proposal to change meeting agenda order
The City Council unanimously approved a proposal to change the format of the council meeting agenda. Other business included a workshop presentation on a sewer agreement with the City of Aberdeen and various departmental reports.
- Approved change of council meeting agenda format (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Cosmopolis City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on three new business items: a proposed ordinance to change park hours, a proposal to alter the council meeting format, and an ordinance to establish an emergency medical services (EMS) fund. The consent agenda includes approval of claims vouchers and meeting minutes. Committee and city official reports, including from the police and fire chiefs, will also be presented.
- Council Member Winn proposal for ordinance change regarding park hours
- Council Member Winn proposal for council meeting format change
- Proposed ordinance to create an EMS fund – Chief Falley
- Consent agenda: claims vouchers and meeting minutes of September 18, 2024
- Public comments on agenda topics
The City Council approved a motion to create an ordinance for an EMS fund. Two other proposals regarding park hours and council meeting formats were tabled for future discussion.
- Approved ordinance to establish an EMS fund (3-2)
- Tabled proposal to change park hours
- Tabled proposal to change council meeting format
REGULAR COUNCIL
This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The council will approve the consent agenda (claims vouchers and August 21 meeting minutes) and hear reports from city officials and committees. Public comments are limited to agenda topics.
- Consent agenda includes claims vouchers and approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Police Chief Report, Fire Chief Report, and Building Inspector Report scheduled
- Clerk/Treasurer and Mayor's reports to be delivered
The City Council held a regular meeting to receive reports from city officials and department heads. No new business was introduced, and no substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)