Wes Rains

The meeting agenda includes public comments, a consent calendar for payroll and expense claims, and review of newly received business licenses and short plats. Additionally, the council will receive informational reports from consultants, contractors, the clerk, and various departments including police, legal, fire, and planning. The council will also review committee and liaison reports, the mayor's report, and conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding the sale, purchase, and discharge of consumer fireworks.

The council agenda includes a review of newly received 2026 business licenses. It also features reports from various departments, including the police, city attorney, fire department, and planning commission, as well as updates from council members and the mayor. Key legislative items for consideration are Ordinance 2026-912 regarding the sale, purchase, and discharge of fireworks, Resolution 2026-769 concerning the business license of a specific company, and Resolution 2026-770 for the selection of an engineering consultant to develop a small water system management plan.

The meeting included project updates from Keller Engineering regarding the Periodic Update Grant, a Department of Health water loan, and a short plat review. A public hearing was held for the Six Year Transportation Plan. Business matters covered the status of a suspended business license and the review of newly authorized business licenses. Departmental reports provided updates on staffing, park maintenance, dog control, National Honor Society community service projects, code compliance training, and emergency service trainings. The Council discussed proposals for closing the RV dump station and reviewed various operational reports. A proclamation for Older American Month was read and approved. The meeting concluded with the approval of ordinances related to municipal code amendments, budget adjustments, and commercial solicitor regulations, alongside the formal adoption of the amended Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.

The council decided to suspend the business license of DaBella for six months due to compliance issues. Other topics included an update on local business licenses, a report from the Police Department regarding recent event activities, and reports on the sale of the Health District Building and community concerns regarding drug use. The meeting also involved the first readings of multiple ordinances concerning municipal code amendments and budget adjustments, alongside the approval of several resolutions related to grading permit fees, preliminary plat regulations, and updates to sewer and water rate charges.

The agenda for the meeting includes reviewing business licenses, receiving reports from department heads, consultants, and contractors, and addressing various ordinances and resolutions. Specific legislative items involve amendments to the Asotin Municipal Code concerning grading permit fees, the city budget, commercial solicitor regulations, preliminary plats, and utility rates for sewer and water services.