8:55am UPDATE: City Hall will be CLOSED today, Feb. 12th due to worsening conditions. Essential services (Public Works, Police) will continue to work through the winter weather.
City Hall will be operating on a two hour delay today due to snow. Doors open for the public at 11am. Thank you to our public works crew who continues to work around the clock to clear the streets and keep the priority snow routes open.
City Hall will be open today during our normally scheduled business hours (9am-5pm) although customers should use caution when deciding whether to drive in this weather. Some city services may not be available due to personnel shortages. If you need a specific city service beyond utility payments, please call City Hall at (360) 384-4006 before making a trip in the snow. Safety first.
Meeting Materials can be found here
| City Council Agenda Follow-Up February 4, 2019 | |
| CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL Councilmember G. Hansen moved, and Councilmember Watson seconded, to excuse Councilmember Olson. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. | |
| PUBLIC COMMENT | INFO ONLY |
| CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Watson moved, and Councilmember G. Hansen seconded, to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. | APPROVED |
| DESIGN/ENGINEERING CONTRACT: Ferndale Terrace The City has received grand funding for this project from the Department of Ecology for eligible expenditures up to $250,000. At this time, the contract calls for DOE eligible expenditures of approximately $177,000. The remainder of the design work will be funded via the City’s Transportation Benefit District, stormwater, water, and sanitary sewer funds. The proposed contract amount for design for this project is $510,202. Work to acquire the necessary right-of-way will not occur until the City secures additional funding for the construction portion of this project. Councilmember Watson moved, and Councilmember Kennedy seconded, to approve the agenda bill. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. | APPROVED |
| PRESENTATION OF 2019 WORK PLANS Chief of Police Kevin Turner presented information on 2018 statistics, and provided the police department goals for 2019, including: Department Accreditation City Emergency Plan Department Strategic Plan/Asset Management Crime Mapping Improve web page and social media presence Body Worn Cameras City Clerk Susan Duncan presented the 2019 work plan for the City Clerk’s office, including the following: Records Management and Human Resources items: Records Inventory/Records Destruction Scan & Toss Policy Development & Implementation Personnel Policy Updates Performance Evaluation Policy Development & Implementation Union Negotiations for 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreements Communications Officer Riley Sweeney presented the work plan for Communications/Recreation, including: Expand Communication Channels Utility Rates & Infrastructure Communication Recreation Events Coordination of Star Park Picnic Shelter Construction Certified Parks & Rec Professional Exam ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. | INFO ONLY |
Currently, the City is not doing any work on the water system so if you are experiencing disruptions in your water service, it is most likely the result of frozen pipes in your house and you need to call a plumber.
The Ferndale School District is holding a vote on a proposed bond to fund a new Ferndale High School, repairs to our local elementary and middle schools, a modern Performing Arts Center and safety improvements throughout the school district.
Ballots are due by Tuesday, Feb. 12th. Please utilize the ballot dropbox between City Hall and the Library to ensure your ballot is counted.