The Public Meeting Index

The Committee of Finance, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion met on Monday, September 21, 2026, to consider a series of legislative items spanning property leases, capital improvements, public health fees, human resources contracts, and public utility procurements. All ordinances and resolutions were approved, several with amendments and some after brief discussion. No public testimony was heard. Discussion Items - Ordinance 456‑2026 – Authorized the Director of Community Development to lease a parking lot at 1301–1325 Chester Avenue (adjacent to the former Greyhound bus station) to Playhouse Square for 10 years at $25,000/year, with an option to purchase at an appraised value of $1.6 million. Councilman Harsh commended the deal as beneficial to taxpayers. Approved. - Ordinance 769‑2026 (as amended) – Authorized a green infrastructure and parking lot improvement project at Gordon Square Arts District (Alger Court, north of Detroit Avenue). The city will contribute $522,000 from the 2026 capital improvement plan for resurfacing, and a Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District grant of up to $250,000 will fund bioretention cells, plants, and pervious pavement. Councilwoman raised maintenance concerns; the city’s agreement with a neighborhood CDC covers ongoing upkeep. Approved as amended. - Ordinance 905‑2026 – Amended food shop license fees and categories for 2027. Approved. - Ordinance 909‑2026 (as amended) – Accepted an Ohio Department of Health grant for local tobacco prevention and control. An amendment requires the Director of Public Health to provide written notice to the Clerk of Council for any cooperative purchases. Approved. - Ordinance 466‑2026 (as amended) – Authorized a contract for COBRA administration (up to $49,000 annually for three years). Councilman Casey questioned the cost just below the $50,000 threshold; the Director noted 785 terminations in 2026, 203 active COBRA cases, and 62 currently active. Approved as amended. - Ordinance 750‑2026 (as amended) – Authorized a contract for a comprehensive training and professional development program (up to $100,000). Approved as amended. - Ordinance 751‑2026 (as amended) – Authorized an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract (up to $250,000). An amendment requires a report to Council before the first renewal. The Director noted the contract is $50,000 less than previous due to shifting training costs. Councilman Starr recognized Wellness Manager Kelly Smith for her work. Approved as amended. - Ordinance 752‑2026 – Authorized a contract for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration for one year with three one‑year renewal options. Approved. - Ordinance 903‑2026 – Authorized requirement contracts for proprietary equipment and services for the Division of Water ($600,000/year). Approved. - Ordinance 913‑2026 – Housekeeping ordinance correcting duplicate code numbering. Approved. - Ordinance 929‑2026 – Authorized a four‑year contract with Cleveland Water Alliance for water quality detection buoys in Lake Erie ($300,000/year). Approved. - Ordinance 932‑2026 – Authorized requirement contracts for electrical transmission and distribution system maintenance for Cleveland Public Power ($1 million/year). Approved. - Ordinance 933‑2026 – Authorized contracts for SCADA and PCCS control system maintenance for the Department of Public Utilities ($1.5 million/year). Approved. - Ordinance 934‑2026 – Authorized a two‑year contract for underwater diving inspection and repair services for the Division of Water ($600,000/year). Approved. - Resolution 1029‑2026 – Requested the county fiscal officer to make advances on property tax payments in 2027. Approved. - Resolution 1030‑2026 – Accepted the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission’s tax levy rates. Approved. - Discussion on Legislative Obligations – Council President and Councilman Casey raised the need for clarification from the Law Director on which items are mandatory (e.g., property tax acceptance) versus discretionary, to help councilmembers understand the consequences of a no vote. Key Outcomes - All 16 ordinances and resolutions were approved unanimously. Several were amended as noted. - Next steps: The committee adjourned and will reconvene at 7:00 PM on the same day (full City Council meeting).

This meeting of the Providence Board of Contract and Supply was held on September 21, 2026, at 5:56 PM. Eight members were present and four absent. The meeting included the election of a chairperson, opening of bids, approval of advertisements, approval of a consent agenda (Section A items 1–38) by roll call, and approval of the minutes from the September 8 meeting. Opening of Bids (Section B) - Department of Parks, Lake Management and Water Quality Controls: One-year contract with two renewal options. No bids were received; this item will be re-advertised. - Water Supply Board, Water Treatment Filter Inspection and Maintenance Service for Providence Water: One bid was received under a Request for Qualifications (RSQ) process. - Department of Public Works, Suppliers of Snow Ice Control: One bid was received; the item remained on the agenda. - No unmarked bids were identified. - Motion made to refer the bids to the City First Office; motion passed. Advertisements (Section C) - Motion to approve all advertisements in Section C and to re-advertise item one from Section B (Parks contract) passed. Approval of Section A Items (Consent Calendar) - Items 1 through 38 in Section A were approved by roll call vote. Director Joseph De Pina made the motion, seconded by Director Elaine Richards. The vote was 7 ayes, 1 nay, with 4 absent. Members voting aye: Sarah Silveria, Elaine Richards, Joseph De Pina, Patricia Coinbake, Shimari Husbin, John Artamanian, Dante Bellini. The one nay was not individually recorded in the transcript. Council President Miller, Councilman Gunsall, Councilwoman Ryan, and Director Rell Stevens were absent. Approval of Minutes (Section D) - Minutes from the September 8, 2026, meeting were presented. No edits or corrections were offered. Motion to approve the minutes passed. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn was made and seconded; all present voted in favor. The meeting was adjourned.

Meeting called to order at 8:35 am. Board members present: Chris Roberson (Mayoral Appointee), Brett Lyles (Mayoral Appointee), Angela Finch (Board Secretary), and James Finlayson (staff). The board adopted minutes from the August meeting, approved Resolution 0926, received the 2027 budget presentation, and reviewed August 2026 statistics. The meeting adjourned at 9:13 am. Consent Calendar - Adoption of minutes from August 2026 board meeting: Approved by voice vote (unanimous). Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were received. Discussion Items - Resolution 0926 – Annual Keys to Work Contract Renewal: Presented by James Finlayson. This contract supports one part-time laundry room position, renewed for two years at the same hours and budget level. Approved by voice vote (unanimous). - 2027 Budget Presentation: James Finlayson presented the proposed budget for Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) for fiscal year 2027. Key details: - Overall net increase of $2.1 million, with $1.2 million in personnel (Character 1). - Personnel: The vacancy savings rate was reduced from 15% to 5% (funding at 95% of positions). Includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for all staff and new step-and-grade adjustments. FTE count for 2027 is 80.5, down from 83.5 due to the city removing frozen positions. The budget allows selective hiring from a flexible pot of funds; priorities include kennel staff, medical staff, and a Public Information Officer. - Supplies (Character 2): Increase to cover dog food, pharmaceuticals, and other supplies needed for the larger facility. - Professional Services (Character 3): Increase of $654,000, including $225,000 for building rent, higher IT charges, and medical operations for contract vets and spay/neuter services. - Capital (Character 4): Funding for one animal control truck. - Revenue: Projected to rise from $30,000 to $300,000, primarily from $60 adoption fees and other fees. All revenue goes to the general fund. - Staff noted that the new veterinarian, Dr. Joe De Broda, will start full-time on November 23 (moved up from December 1). - Board member expressed concern about ongoing cleaning equipment (sprayer) issues and recommended increasing kennel staff FTE temporarily. Staff acknowledged union contract constraints on shift scheduling and said discussions continue. - Discussion also touched on the possibility of in-house dispatch versus using the Mayor's Action Center; staff expressed interest in restoring dispatchers long-term. - August 2026 Statistics: - Intake: 940 animals. Outcomes: 1,038. Live release rate: 90.51% (year-to-date 90.03%). - Stray wait times: Dogs – 4 weeks (down from prior); Cats – 7 weeks (up). Owner surrender wait times: Dogs – 14 weeks; Cats – 8 weeks. - Notable intake included over 100 fish and a large impound of reptiles, all successfully rehomed or returned to owner. - Field services: 2,136 service calls, 264 reports, 83 bite reports, 181 summons/citations, 171 investigation impounds. Average response time: 1 day, 2 hours, 36 minutes. - Volunteer report: 145 new volunteers in training, 285 active volunteers, total 1,564 hours (1,354 at shelter, 166 events, 44 Doggy Day Out). Volunteer hours have increased after expanding access to 6am–8pm. Need for more volunteer trainers noted. - Vacancy report: 74 employees currently; kennel staff now at 100% after recent hires. Key Outcomes - Approved Resolution 0926 unanimously. - Budget presentation received as information; no vote was taken. - Next board meeting scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 8:30 am at IACS. - Meeting adjourned at 9:13 am.

The Spearfish City Council met for its regular session on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 625 5th Street, Spearfish. Mayor Senden presided. Councilmembers Hafner, Hourigan, Klarenbeek, Myers, and Rath were present; Councilmember Jacobs was absent. City Administrator Wysocki, Finance Officer DeNeui, Public Works Director McMahon, Police Chief Smith, Fire Chief Deaver, Parks and Recreation Director McDonald, Assistant Planning Director Ecker, Assistant Public Works Director Caron, and Streets and Solid Waste Superintendent Barrie were also present. The meeting opened with an invocation by Pastor Steve Miller of Grace Fellowship and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council amended the agenda to remove item 13B and to change item 13E from "Ratify" to "Approve" the FMG Engineering agreement. The amended agenda was approved. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the September 2, 2026, City Council study session; the September 8, 2026, regular session; the September 9, 2026, special sessions at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; the September 10, 2026, special session at 4:00 p.m.; and the Treasurer's Report dated August 31, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Rosalie Aslesen thanked Sgt. Bush for an email response and objected to the invocation as currently conducted, saying it was not inclusive. She urged the Council to invite diverse faiths and non-religious speakers, noted the city has no written invocation policy, and expressed concern that asking people to stand could be seen as a religious test. - Jay DeSort requested that the Council stop opening meetings with an invocation, called the practice unconstitutional, asked the city attorney to research the issue, and said he would submit a Citizen Request Form. - Gary Smith raised concerns about the negative number in the proposed 2027 budget and about the city's variance reporting method, which he said compares a current month to year-end totals and could permit a large negative variance by December 31. - Doug Markworth thanked city staff, personally supported Piotr "Peter" Wysocki, but opposed the city administrator pay rate and contract provisions. He called the Condrey study "rigged," objected to the severance amount and the 180-day employment protection tied to a change of mayor, and urged the Council to vote no and refine the contract. Discussion Items - Added and adjusted wages: Approved the budgeted wage for Parks Maintenance & Forestry Superintendent at $42.03 per hour and part-time Recreation Assistant at $22.12 per hour. This was a roll-call vote, 5-0. - Finance – Ordinance 1431: Approved the second reading of Ordinance 1431, the 2027 Appropriations Ordinance. Finance Officer DeNeui reported total revenues just over $52 million, total expenses of $54 million, and a resulting use of cash of $1.8 million, which she said is permissible under state law for one-time purchases. She also noted the city's reserve requirement is 30% for the general fund and 20% for most other funds; the reserve requirement is about $9.6 million, while current cash and investments total $55.4 million, leaving $45.8 million above the reserve requirement. - Finance – Ordinance 1432: Approved the first reading of Ordinance 1432, supplementing the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance. The ordinance increases budget authority by $313,067 for police/city hall camera system and rec center projects, reduces the street budget by the same amount, and provides budget authority for library furniture purchases using the library gift fund. The library gift fund balance was reported as $414,190 as of the end of August 2026. - Human Resources – PSAP consolidation: Approved a series of items related to the consolidation of the city's communication center with Lawrence County: authorized reimbursing Lawrence County for communications officer Frances Weglin's employment costs from September 23 through December 26, 2026; authorized the sick-leave payout for communications officer Brian Vosburg despite his being 40 days short of the seven-year employment requirement, with an estimated payout of about $3,900; authorized health, dental, vision, and à la carte insurance coverage for Dawn Lolley, Brian Vosburg, and Izabel Johnson for January 2027 to avoid a coverage lapse; authorized the three transferring officers to retain city recreation memberships until they are no longer employed by Lawrence County; and authorized transferring employees to elect conversion of a portion of accrued vacation/PTO to a cash equivalent, including payroll taxes and other required costs, transferred to Lawrence County. - Human Resources – City Administrator contract: Approved the employment contract for Piotr "Peter" Wysocki as City Administrator. HR staff highlighted compensation at grade 28, step 6, or $197,946; a tiered severance provision; and a 180-day employment protection tied to a change of mayor. The vote was 5-0. - Parks and Recreation: Authorized city staff to advertise the bid package for the indoor baseball training facility once all necessary items are received from the Spearfish Baseball Association. Staff noted the association is funding the building and the facility will be returned to the city; insurance and utility responsibilities were discussed. The vote was 5-0. - Public Works – Snow removal: Awarded the lowest responsive and responsible bid for Zone A Snow Removal to AusCar X, LLC, based on bids opened September 2, 2026. Assistant Public Works Director Caron said the contract covers the Rec Center parking lot; AusCar X's bid rates include $160 per hour for a payloader, $125 per hour for a skid steer, and $135 per hour for a truck with operator. The vote was 5-0. - Public Works – Spearfish Creek Bank Stabilization Change Order: Approved Final Under/Over Change Order 1 for the Spearfish Creek Bank Stabilization Project with a net increase of $1,576.14. Adding clean rock increased costs by $1,821.84, while reduced riprap quantities decreased costs by $245.70. The original contract amount was $146,556, and the final project cost is $148,132.14. The vote was 5-0. - Public Works – Transportation Alternatives Grant: Adopted Resolution 2026-21 authorizing submission of an application to the State Transportation Alternatives Grant Program for paving the Rad Route to School. The resolution references the 2025 Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan and authorizes required matching funds if the grant is awarded. Staff said the project would make the route ADA-compliant and would evaluate two alignments: one from the North Canyon Street cul-de-sac and one on city property connecting into the park. - Public Works – FMG Engineering Agreement: Approved the FMG Engineering agreement for engineering services related to the Transportation Grant Alternatives application at a total cost of $2,200. The vote was 5-0. - Bills: Approved the bill list dated September 21, 2026, totaling $844,595.28. - Departmental Discussion – Safety Stand Down Day: The biennial Safety Stand Down Day will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Rec Center will be open 5:30-8:00 a.m. and reopen 2:00-8:00 p.m., with 24-hour access maintained; the library will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and reopen 2:00-7:00 p.m.; city offices will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; trash collection will be unchanged; and the rubble site will remain open. - Departmental Discussion – Other updates: Wysocki was welcomed as City Administrator. A joint community open house on the Title 15 rewrite and Spearfish Creek preservation plan will be held September 30, 2026, at the City Park pavilion with consultants Clarion and ISG. Parks and Recreation staff have met with USDA and NRCS about an emergency watershed protection program related to the Lookout Mountain fire; the application window is 60 days, funding would be 75% federal with a 25% local match that could include in-kind labor, and the city is considering applying. Police Chief Smith reported that after the PSAP consolidation, there will be no dispatcher on site at the Spearfish Police Department Monday-Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or on weekends; non-emergency callers should contact the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office at 605-578-2230, and a lobby phone is being installed. Finance Officer DeNeui reminded the public that the general election is November 3, 2026; the voter registration deadline is October 19 at 5:00 p.m.; absentee voting began September 18; and county staff will be at Hudson Hall October 19 through November 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public Works Director McMahon said the downtown mill and overlay project is scheduled to begin the next week and, weather permitting, be completed before the October 2 homecoming parade. Key Outcomes - All action items on the amended agenda were approved; roll-call items passed 5-0, with Councilmember Jacobs absent. - Ordinance 1431 passed its second reading. Ordinance 1432 passed its first reading and will return for a second reading. - Resolution 2026-21 was adopted, authorizing the city to apply for the State Transportation Alternatives Grant Program and to use FMG Engineering for the application. - The employment contract for City Administrator Piotr "Peter" Wysocki was approved, and he was welcomed by the Council and staff. - The final change order for the Spearfish Creek Bank Stabilization Project was approved, and the snow removal contract for Zone A was awarded to AusCar X, LLC. - Staff will proceed with advertising the indoor baseball training facility bid package once the Spearfish Baseball Association provides all necessary items, and will evaluate eligibility for the USDA/NRCS emergency watershed protection program. - The PSAP consolidation transition is scheduled to become official in December 2026. - The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

The Twin Falls City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM at 203 Main Ave E., Twin Falls, Idaho. Mayor Jason Brown presided, with Vice Mayor Craig Hawkins and Council Members Christopher Reid, Cherie Vollmer, Ruth Pierce, and Nathan Murray participating; Nathan Murray joined by phone after the consent calendar. The council approved routine consent items, rejected airport equipment bids, approved an engineering contract, heard a youth-led presentation, and discussed the process for filling a council vacancy. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent calendar, 5-0, by roll call vote; Nathan Murray did not participate in this vote. - Approved the September 14, 2026 City Council minutes; Accounts Payable for September 10-16, 2026; September 16, 2026 Travel Requests; and special event permits for the Chick-fil-A Twin Falls Fall Festival, Oktoberfest, Bridge to Hope, Community Harvest Festival, and Trick or Treat on Main. Youth Empowerment Solutions Presentation - Citizen Liyah Babayan introduced Magic Valley Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES). Youth presenters included Anjali Babayan, Graceland MacDonald, Caleb Mackey, Damien Reen, Beatrice, and Sarkis Pobayan. They described YES as a pilot program developed from a fall 2023 statewide initiative with Boise State University, the Wasman Center for Human Rights, and the Idaho Healthy Community Challenge to prevent youth and young adults from joining violent extremist groups and participating in targeted violence. - Twin Falls was one of eight counties selected for community assessment and one of two counties chosen for the pilot program. The original YES curriculum was created in the 1990s and first implemented in Flint, Michigan, in 2004. The Twin Falls group has met weekly after school from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. since January 2026. - The youth presented project options, including suicide awareness and prevention kits, drug awareness, and cyberbullying. They ultimately selected a youth interview project focused on mental health and cyberbullying, to be conducted at the mall after consent-form issues kept them from doing it at the fair. - Presenters cited statistics: 36-50% of young people try illicit drugs or other addictive products by the time they graduate from high school; about 30% of teens aged 13-19 — approximately 26 million teens, or one in three — have experienced cyberbullying; young victims are twice as likely to engage in self-harm or suicidal thoughts; and over two-thirds of victims say cyberbullying hurts how they view themselves. - The group emphasized that YES is "by the youth, for the youth" and expressed hope to expand with community support. Council members invited the group to return after completing their interview project. Discussion Items Wheel Loader Bid Rejection - Airport Director Matt Barnes reported that the two bidders, Coastline and CESCO, could not meet the Buy America requirements for FAA-funded equipment procurement. Staff recommended rejecting all bids, reformulating the project, and rebidding. - Council Member Christopher Reed moved to reject the bids and allow staff to rebid; Council Member Cherie Vollmer seconded. The motion passed 6-0. J-U-B Engineers Terminal Access Improvement Contract - Matt Barnes requested approval of an engineering contract with J-U-B Engineers in the amount of $386,350 for the terminal access improvement project, covering ADA improvements and utilities into the terminal. The agreement was to be reviewed by legal before the mayor signed it. - Council Member Ruth Pierce moved to approve the contract subject to legal review and mayoral signature; Council Member Christopher Reed seconded. The motion passed 6-0. City Council Vacancy Appointment Process - Mayor Brown discussed the process to fill the vacancy created by Grayson Stone's resignation effective September 15, 2026, and to prepare for a possible second vacancy if Council Member Vollmer wins the November election. - Proposed timeline: application window from Monday, September 28, through Friday, October 16, at 4:00 p.m. via the city website; qualification and application review during the week of October 19-23; candidate presentations to the council on November 2; mayor's appointment recommendation and council vote on November 9. - Mayor Brown said the initial review committee would include himself, Vice Mayor Hawkins, and Council Member Ruth Pierce. Applications will include questions on the candidates' reasons for running, community involvement, and intent to seek reelection. Council members emphasized the time commitment, continuity, and the importance of candidates being serious about running for reelection in November 2027. This was a discussion item; no formal vote was taken. Public Comments & Testimony - Kelly Devine expressed support for a free spay and neuter program for feral cats in Twin Falls. She described feral cats as unhealthy and multiplying, with one unspayed female able to produce dozens of kittens in a few years. She said state grants are available for such programs, and argued the program would reduce the feral cat population, improve health of remaining cats, ease community burdens, and be cheaper and humane long-term. Advisory Board Reports & Announcements - Chief of Police Matthew Hicks announced National Night Out will be held Tuesday, September 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at City Park, after being postponed from August 1. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar approved 5-0. - All wheel loader bids rejected; staff authorized to rebid, 6-0. - J-U-B Engineers contract approved at $386,350, 6-0. - Vacancy appointment process timeline and selection committee set; no formal vote on the process. - The executive session listed on the agenda was not held, and the meeting adjourned.

The Portland Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The meeting included updates on the water system sale to White House Utility District (WHUD), a utility rate study, bond refunding, approval of rezonings, a major grant discussion, and a presentation on the city's Flock Safety ALPR system. Consent Calendar - Unanimously approved Resolution 26-75 (re-appointing Chirag Patel to the Portland Municipal Planning Commission), the August 17, 2026 meeting minutes, and departmental reports. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public addressed the board during the two public hearings for Ordinances 26-38 and 26-42 (rezoning) or during the general public recognition portion of the meeting. - Robin Reeves of Reeves Enterprises, representing the property owner for Ordinance 26-42, stated that a sale of the properties at 0 South Broadway was being negotiated and was contingent upon the zoning change to GCS. The council then approved the rezoning. Discussion Items - Community Development – Meta Grant: Vice-Mayor Thompson discussed a potential partnership with Meta for a park grant. The council debated whether and how much the city should pledge as matching funds. The item was deferred to the October 12, 2026 meeting for a final decision on the contribution amount. Research on Meta's specific grant history and requirements was requested. - Finance – WHUD Water System Sale: Ryan Richards (Baker Donelson) presented the status of the water system asset transfer. The purchase agreement is under final review, with most issues nearly resolved. First reading of the final agreement is anticipated for October 12, with second reading and closing expected by the end of the year. - Finance – Utility Rate Study: Bob Adams (Blankenship CPA Group) outlined the rate study process. The council directed the firm to pause the water/sewer portion until the WHUD sale closes to avoid analyzing a system that will change. Work will proceed on the gas utility rate study. The firm was also asked to provide models for a potential flat EPA compliance fee for the October 13th ad-hoc committee meeting. - Finance – Bond Refunding: Finance Director Rachel presented a preliminary plan to refund two Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2016 and 2020). The refunding is contingent upon the WHUD sale closing and involves a detailed process with the Comptroller's Office, an RFP for an underwriter, and credit rating agencies. Resolutions authorizing the refunding are expected to be presented on October 19. - Parks & Recreation – Richland Gym Restrooms: Alderman Woodall introduced Ordinance 26-45 (First Reading) to accept a bid from Due Construction for $47,300 for the Richland Gym Restroom Renovations project, as recommended by project engineer Lows & Associates. The timeline for the project is approximately six months once started. - Police Department – E-Citations & ALPR System: Ordinance 26-46 (First Reading) was introduced to reinstate a $5 cost per traffic citation for the city's e-citation fund, replacing an expiring sunset provision. Chief Jennings delivered a comprehensive presentation on the city's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system from Flock Safety. He detailed the system's use (stolen vehicles, missing persons, sex offender alerts), privacy safeguards (30-day data retention, MFA, audit trails), capabilities, and limitations (no facial recognition, GPS tracking, or speed enforcement). The Chief reported the system has led to 47 arrests, 15 stolen vehicle recoveries, and 4 missing persons located, contributing to a 73% case clearance rate. The Mayor requested the information be added to the city website. - Public Works – Parkside Boulevard: Resolution 26-76 was approved to accept Parkside Boulevard in the Parkside Estates Development as a dedicated city street. - Utility Infrastructure – Sewer Change Orders: Resolution 26-78 approved Change Order 1 for the Richland Park Sewer Improvements Project, increasing the contract by $66,500 and extending the timeline by 138 days due to an unexpected water line relocation. Resolution 26-79 approved the final Change Order 2 for the Raw Water Source Improvement Project, decreasing the contract by $76,156. Key Outcomes - Second reading and final approval passed for Ordinances 26-38 (rezone 840 S. Broadway to OPS), 26-42 (rezone 0 S. Broadway to GCS), and 26-44 (rescind and replace developer agreement for Vail Crest subdivision). - First reading approved for Ordinance 26-45 (Richland Gym restroom bid award) and Ordinance 26-46 (reinstatement of $5 e-citation fee). - Resolutions approved: 26-75 (Planning Commission reappointment), 26-76 (Parkside Boulevard street acceptance), 26-77 (America 250th Anniversary), 26-78 (Richland Park Sewer Change Order 1), 26-79 (Raw Water Final Change Order - credit). - The Meta grant decision was deferred to the October 12, 2026 meeting. - The ad-hoc committee on fees and operations will meet on October 13, 2026 to further discuss the EPA compliance fee structure with guidance from the rate study firm.

The Puyallup Civil Service Commission met virtually via Zoom on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Chair Dan Smith presided, with Vice-Chair Brian Spracklen and Commissioners Ajay Garg, Jim Kelly, and Scott Case present. Staff included Senior Human Resources Generalist Shelley Werner, sitting in for Katie, and Administrative Clerk Yessenia Abarca. The Commission unanimously approved the agenda, the August 17, 2026 minutes, and four eligibility lists. No public comments were received; written comments had been accepted until 8:00 a.m., and no public comments were accepted via Zoom. Consent Calendar - The agenda was approved 5-0 on a motion by Vice-Chair Spracklen, seconded by Commissioner Case. - The August 17, 2026 minutes were approved 5-0 on a motion by Vice-Chair Spracklen, seconded by Commissioner Garg. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the meeting. Discussion Items Lateral Entry Police Officer Eligibility List - SHRG Werner reported that the Lateral Entry Police Officer list contained one name: Sadee Jones, who is currently employed with Thurston County and has corrections experience. - Jones passed a standard oral interview before a panel of three police representatives. - The list was approved 5-0. Blended Advanced Entry Police Officer Eligibility List - An advanced entry candidate, Diana Myers, was interviewed on August 13, 2026. She has previous law enforcement experience with the Port of Seattle and passed with scores of 70 percent or higher. - The blended advanced entry list contained four names in order of score: Brad Anglin, Diana Myers, Tyler Campbell, and Caroline Marin-Melgar. - The list was approved 5-0. Blended Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List - Seven entry level police officer applicants were interviewed on August 13, 2026. - The entry level process consists of an oral board plus a written test administered through Public Safety Testing; the two are combined into a final score that includes any applicable veterans' preference. - The new blended list contained 17 names, including Nick Jankens, Drtania Iaulualo, Krista Espinoza, Marcelle Robinson, Brinder Kaile, Noah Cheyne, Logan Aikas, Thomas Arreygue, Jenel Aparicio, Joshua Shannon, Dylan Paganini, Julian Genriech, Josh Lemon, Forrest Preston, Jocob Albers, Brayden Janiki, and Liam Lyle. - During discussion, SHRG Werner noted that one person was in background on the entry list, one off the advanced police list, and one off the lateral list, and that the City balances academy spots when moving candidates forward. - The list was approved 5-0. Blended Lateral Entry Corrections Officer Eligibility List - An oral board was held on August 24, 2026, for the Blended Lateral Entry Corrections Officer Eligibility list. - Candidates who passed with a score of 70 percent or higher were added. The updated list contained six names: Christian Hansen, Brent Kempster, Kristen Kraemer, Nathaniel Smith, Katrina Saunders, and Tiffani Hernandez. - The list was approved 5-0. Chief Examiner's Report - SHRG Werner advised the Commission to anticipate an October Civil Service Commission meeting, as she expected to schedule oral boards for corrections positions. - The meeting would follow the normal schedule on October 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Key Outcomes - All four eligibility lists were approved unanimously by 5-0 votes. - The next Civil Service Commission meeting was scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. - The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Note: The minutes and transcript contain minor spelling variations for some names, including Sadee/Sadie Jones, Diana Myers/Diana Meyers, Brad Anglin/Brad Englin, and Caroline Marin-Melgar/Carolina Marin Melger.

The Cleveland County Budget Board met in regular session at the Cleveland County Office Building, 201 South Jones, Norman, Oklahoma, on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Notice of the meeting was posted September 17, 2026. Chairman Rusty Grissom presided, and roll call was conducted. The board approved the prior meeting's minutes, accepted the OSU county training salary formula, received updates from the Employee Benefits and Infrastructure committees, and heard a presentation from the Safety & Emergency Management Director. The posted agenda and the meeting date provided are September 21, 2026; the raw transcript's opening line appears to say 'September 24th,' so this summary follows the posted agenda date. Minutes of this meeting were not included in the source materials. Approval of Minutes - The board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, August 24, 2026, by motion and second, followed by a roll-call vote. The motion passed; the transcript does not include a complete vote tally. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. OSU Local County Training Calculation Formula - The board considered accepting the OSU Local County Training Calculation Formula for the 2026/2027 annual county office salary compensation. - A board member explained that the calculation spreadsheet was provided by the State Auditor's office and was calculated using the gross assessed value certified by the county excise board. - The board approved the formula by motion, second, and roll-call vote. The motion passed; no complete tally is available in the transcript. Employee Benefits Committee Update - This agenda item was discussion-only; no formal action was taken. - HealthChoice rates have increased almost 20%—specifically, right under 19%—which the board had not anticipated. The per-employee amount budgeted for premiums may or may not be sufficient. - Blue Cross Blue Shield has dropped its HMO offering, so the only HMO that could be offered would be Community Care. A board member said he was uncertain about Community Care's coverage spread and services in the area, noting it is strong on the east side of the state. - Discussion included possibly not offering the HealthChoice high plan but keeping the basic plan; the services, plan, and PPO are the same, and the difference is cost-sharing. Budgeted employee benefit funds could help offset the increase. - A board member stated that whatever plan changes are made will be offset with direct costs that go directly as a benefit to employees. - The board is considering a health reimbursement account (HRA) to help with a higher deductible and deciding between an FSA contribution and an HRA; these details will be discussed at a special benefits committee meeting the following morning. - A board member has been meeting with Hub International, the broker of record for the county's compensation insurance, about a full benefits plan. Hub International has presented Blue Cross Blue Shield rates and will meet with the other two county commissioners next week. Naming Hub International as broker of record would allow deeper work with Blue Cross Blue Shield on rates, discounts, and the benefits program. - No benefit changes are anticipated for January 1. The board is exploring a July 1 effective date to align with the county budget, which would provide rate information in March and avoid surprise 18–19% increases from HealthChoice or other carriers. Infrastructure Committee Update - This agenda item was discussion-only; no formal action was taken. - Elevator work on the old courthouse side is still targeted for the end of October. Courthouse air handler 4 on the left side will be scheduled this week. - Parking lot painting and striping are expected to begin next weekend; installation is still waiting on signage from the company. - Concrete work at the courthouse center is complete. - The EV charger and digital signage at the fairgrounds should start soon. The charger had issues with OGE power because the original plan did not work, but a board member said that issue is now unstuck. - A board member added that the City of Norman City Council has largely approved the closure of Comanche Street for the planned parking garage project, but the city still needs to take formal action to close it. About 45 parking spots will go away. - The same board member said the Cleveland County campus will look much different in the next five years, will be a better fit for employees and the public, and will help transform the city of Norman on behalf of the county. Safety & Emergency Management Presentation - George Mauldin, Safety & Emergency Management Director, gave a brief presentation. The transcript refers to him as 'George Baldon,' but the agenda lists George Mauldin. - He reminded the board of a donation drive this Thursday. A unit from OER will be parked on the south side. Fourteen people had signed up so far, and there was still room for more; he encouraged employees to donate if they could. Board Member Statements and Announcements - No new business was brought forward. - A board member reminded the board another Budget Board meeting is scheduled, and that agenda might have a lot of material on it. Key Outcomes - Approved the August 24, 2026 meeting minutes. - Accepted the OSU Local County Training Calculation Formula for 2026/2027 county office salary compensation. - Took no formal action on the Employee Benefits Committee update; next steps include a special benefits committee meeting the following morning, continued meetings with Hub International, and exploration of a possible July 1 plan year. - Took no formal action on the Infrastructure Committee update; work will continue on elevator, HVAC, parking lot striping, signage, EV charger, and digital signage projects. - Received the Safety & Emergency Management Director's donation drive announcement. - Adjourned by motion and roll-call vote.

Note: The transcript shows the chair initially called the meeting for September 21, 2026, but then corrected the date to July 20, 2026. Per the provided timestamp, this summary uses September 21, 2026. The board met to approve multiple financing and tax-abatement transactions for affordable housing developments, ratify prior executive actions, and receive updates on existing projects. Discussion Items - Standard Runyon Ventures LP – Joy Field PILOT (Item 6): The board considered a 15-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a proposed 199-unit affordable senior housing development on Mountain Creek Road. The project sponsor stated 159 one-bedroom and 40 two-bedroom units, targeting households aged 62+, with amenities including elevator service, on-site management, and parking. The site is zoned RN3 and has a building permit. The project will share a driveway with an adjacent senior living center; two public letters expressed concerns about flooding and traffic, which the sponsor said were addressed via a traffic study (estimated 30 morning/50–60 evening trips) and a 60-foot stream buffer designed with the building department. The PILOT freezes pre-development city and county taxes (excluding school taxes). City Housing Director Megan Miles confirmed the city and county waive additional taxes beyond school taxes. The board voted unanimously to approve. - Standard Runyon Ventures LP Bond Issuance (Item 7): Two resolutions: (A) Ratification of the chair's August 5 execution of a disclosure letter to underwriter Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, needed because the deadline fell before the prior board meeting. (B) Authorization of up to $38 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance the Joy Field project. Both approved unanimously. - Bond Issuance Items (Item 8): Ratification of the chair's execution of conditional commitment letters and borrower/issuer certifications for nine additional projects (Matco, Standard Gaap, DGA Ridgeview, Clear Branch Townhomes, Standard Brainerd) to meet a federal deadline of August 12, 2026. One application was submitted that week. Approved unanimously. - CNE Mill Town PILOT (Item 9): Ratification of an inspection and maintenance agreement for private stormwater facilities on property held by the board. Approved unanimously. - Simpson Organization – TSO Market Center PILOT (Item 10): Ratification of a second amendment to the deed of trust due to a change in ownership interest. The PILOT has about two years remaining; low/moderate income unit requirement was previously resolved. Approved unanimously. Other Business & Updates - Erlanger Health System: Board attorney noted a July 23 news article about Erlanger signing a letter of intent with South Carolina-based Prisma Health, with a 120-day due diligence period. The board holds outstanding bonds for Erlanger and for Common Spirit Health (formerly Memorial Hospital). Members were advised to monitor for potential amendments to existing bond agreements; current compliance is not affected. - Non-Payment Notice (B&B Crane, One West Side): A supplemental notice sent September 8 regarding a payment delinquency was forwarded to CHA (Chattanooga Housing Authority). It is expected to be resolved by the next meeting. - Annual Pilot Reporting (Market City Center): The board submitted its annual compliance report to the state comptroller's office for the Market Street City Center PILOT. Key Outcomes - All five resolutions (Items 6–10) were approved unanimously. - The board ratified prior signatures by the chair on disclosure letters, conditional commitment letters, and maintenance agreements. - The board authorized a $38 million bond issuance for the Joy Field senior housing project. - Staff will continue to monitor the Erlanger/Prisma Health situation and the One West Side payment issue.