Mike Olden

The meeting commenced with the approval of bills totaling $200,945.79 for the period of January 29, 2025, through February 11, 2025. Presentations were delivered by representatives from LeMay regarding their partnership, history, and updated rates, and by Nicholson & Associates Insurance outlining updated coverage policies and rates. Under New Business, the Council awarded the 2025 Tree Planting Bid to Ramon Coronel Reforestation. Additionally, the Council voted to accept the Investment Grade Audit - Amendment 1 from the Department of Enterprise Services. The Public Safety Committee reported on updates concerning Police and Fire departments, including upcoming training and future equipment needs.

The meeting addressed several key agenda items including the approval of bills totaling $613,316.55 for the period of May 14, 2025, to May 27, 2025. New business involved approving the Mayor to sign the MPCT 2025 Pre-Commercial Thinning Bid with Torres Reforestation and the Railroad Property Exchange MOU. Resolutions adopted included Resolution #1024 for PW Surplus Property and Resolution #1025 concerning the GH County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Public comment featured a representative from the Regional Library highlighting upcoming events, and the Fire Chief announcing a significant donation for new equipment. Council comments touched upon recent legislative sessions, congratulatory remarks for a local softball team, and inquiries regarding crosswalk installations.

The meeting included the approval of bills totaling $517,025.95 for the period spanning April 23, 2025, to May 13, 2025. Key agenda items addressed included tabling the City Hall Roofing Project -- Change Order #2 and approving a Sidewalk Waiver. Additionally, the Council adopted Resolution #1023 for the Updated City Personnel Policy Handbook. Public comment featured a forester thanking EMS for assistance after an accident and an update on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan nearing finalization. Council members provided comments on filing week outcomes, an upcoming Forestry Tour, the importance of the updated policy handbook, and the efficient operation of the city.

This document, the City of Montesano Water System Plan Update, serves as a roadmap for the next ten-year planning period from 2022 to 2031. It outlines capital improvements, operational programs, and financial guidelines to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient water system. Key strategic areas include a detailed description and analysis of the water system, water use efficiency goals, a wellhead protection program, and an operation program. The plan addresses existing system deficiencies and proposes a comprehensive capital improvement program and financial strategy to meet regulatory requirements and future demand.

The City of Montesano's Safety Action Plan aims to improve multimodal transportation safety by analyzing crash data, identifying and prioritizing risk factors, and implementing engineering countermeasures and strategies to reduce the number and severity of crashes. The plan prioritizes achieving zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2040, focusing on systemic improvements along key corridors, enhancing pedestrian safety and ADA compliance, and addressing issues such as angle collisions, crashes involving parked vehicles, fixed objects, and speeding concerns.