Larry Skinner

The council agenda covers several key items, including the approval of financial claims, payroll disbursements, and departmental staff reports. Business matters include discussions on potential power rate increases, the Fire District 12 annexation, and an RFP for janitorial services. Legislative actions involve the suspension of annual water and sewer rates. Additionally, the council has scheduled a closed session to discuss collective bargaining and labor agreement negotiations.

The City Council meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. Highlights included a presentation from Grays Harbor County Emergency Management, the appointment of a new City Council member for Position 2, and the appointment of a new member to the Planning Commission. Financial business included the approval of claims, checks, and vouchers. The Council also approved updates to the Fire Department software, authorized the purchase of a gas heater for the fire department, and ultimately voted to decline an application for a solar grant. Additionally, the Mayor provided comments regarding upcoming city events and potential restoration projects.

The council reviewed and approved claims and payroll disbursements, and received departmental staff reports covering building permits, fire department operations, power and light maintenance, police department activities, and water and wastewater treatment updates. The agenda included discussions regarding potential power rate increases, the annexation of Fire District 12, and the issuance of a request for proposals for janitorial services. Additionally, the council passed a resolution to temporarily suspend the annual water and sewer utility rate adjustments for the current calendar year.

The meeting included an update on open Planning Commission Seats and the posting for Council Position #2, which was announced as closed. The council approved the Claims Agenda, which covered checks/vouchers/disbursements and payroll for January 2026. The council also approved minutes from previous meetings in December 2025 and January 2026. Staff reports were given across multiple departments, followed by Old Business concerning the updated 2026 McCleary City Council Meeting Schedule. A resolution (Resolution 789) to declare certain Police Items as surplus was approved. Council provided updates on a comprehensive plan and a potential 6th Street Grant. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss matters relating to enforcement actions/litigation and a Closed Session concerning collective bargaining/negotiations.

The agenda for this regular City Council meeting included several key items. Presentations covered emergency management from Grays Harbor County. Discussions focused on the appointment process for City Council Position 2 and a Planning Commission Seat. Public comment periods were scheduled for agenda items only and for general city business only. The consent agenda included the approval of claims, specifically checks/vouchers/disbursements totaling $254,245.70. Updates were planned regarding Fire Department Software, and new business addressed estimates for Fire Department Heating. Old business involved a discussion concerning a Solar Grant.