Connie Smith

The council conducted a canvass of the May 2, 2026, election results and adopted Resolution No. R-27 to formalize the outcomes. Key administrative agenda items included the review and acceptance of various departmental reports for April 2026, the adoption of accounts payable and financial reports, and the authorization of a budget transfer to cover codification costs. Additionally, the council addressed personnel policy resolutions, discussed the engineering services agreement for water treatment facilities, and deliberated on updates to various city policies, including building codes, records retention, and purchasing procedures.

The City Council conducted a work session and a regular meeting to address various municipal matters. Ceremonial proclamations were issued for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Fair Housing Month. The agenda included reviews of monthly departmental reports, the award of a bid for an administrative copy machine, and the authorization of payments for outstanding bills. Several resolutions were considered, including the resignation of the City Secretary, the appointment of election officials for the upcoming general and special elections, and the purchase of a steel drum roller. The Council also addressed infrastructure projects, such as a new welcome sign design, drainage project change orders, and the replacement of a water storage tank, as well as the approval of the 2026 Emergency Management Plan. An ordinance regarding municipal court jurisdiction and operations was also discussed.

The City Council meeting included deliberations on purchasing a steel drum roller, applying for a Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) with Langford Community Services as the administrator, and accepting donations from the Beaver family and the family of Richard Jarvis. The Council also considered an amendment to an engineering services agreement with Lynn Engineering, LLC for water treatment facilities, and acted on ordinances concerning municipal court operations and the municipal hotel occupancy tax. Other topics included authorization for payments to G & W Engineers, Inc. for park improvements, the delegation of authority to department heads for personnel actions, amendments to water service rules, and the design and installation of a city welcome sign. The Council also held a budget work session to discuss citizen requests for a skate park and various budget updates.

The agenda included proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Fair Housing Month. It covered departmental reports for various city services and community interest updates. Business items involved the award of an administration copy machine bid, payment of outstanding bills, and acceptance of the City Secretary's resignation. The council planned to appoint election officials for the upcoming general and special elections, and review resolutions for the purchase of a steel drum roller, authorization of ROV inspections, and adoption of the 2026 Emergency Management Plan. Additional topics included the design and construction of a new welcome sign, a close-out change order for a city-wide drainage project, amendments to municipal court ordinances, payments for a water storage tank replacement project, and budget amendments for a grant. A closed executive session was also scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

The agenda includes a canvass of the previous election, adoption of election results, and administration of oaths of office. The session will review department reports for various city divisions, including public works, public safety, and parks. Key business items involve authorizing personnel policies, amending engineering services agreements, codification of city codes, email service and IT infrastructure adjustments, and contracting musical performances for an annual event. Additionally, the council will discuss updating building codes, adopting a records retention schedule, revising purchasing procedures, and establishing water shutdown policies. The meeting will also include an executive session to consult with legal counsel and deliberate on personnel matters.