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Puyallup Council Salary Commission Meeting – October 28, 2025

City Council & Commissions — Tuesday, October 28, 2025
BodyPuyallup, Washington
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateTuesday, October 28, 2025
StatusFILED
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All right.

0:02

Um call to order.

0:04

So we're starting at 504.

0:09

Uh good evening, Pialup City PUALUP Council Salary Commission meeting for October 28th is now called to order.

0:18

Will the clerk please call the roll?

0:23

Commissioner.

0:27

Sorry about that.

0:28

Um Commissioner AJ Garr.

0:34

Present.

0:35

Commissioner Andrea Thompson.

0:38

Present.

0:39

Commissioner Jeffrey Veal.

0:41

Present.

0:42

Vice Chair Aaron Ruff.

0:45

Chair Stephanie Holmes.

0:47

Present.

0:48

Thank you.

0:48

With four present, you have a quorum.

0:52

Perfect.

0:58

Did it?

1:00

Did I skip the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:03

Is it okay?

1:07

That's okay.

1:08

Um.

1:12

Do I just call to you?

1:15

Or do I start it?

1:16

Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:21

I Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

1:26

And to the Republic or which it stands.

1:29

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

1:38

Okay.

1:39

The next item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda.

1:43

Can I get a motion to approve the agenda?

1:47

Put forward a motion to approve the agenda.

1:49

Thank you.

1:50

Can I get a second?

1:51

I second.

1:53

Okay.

1:53

All in favor.

1:54

Say aye.

1:56

Aye.

1:56

Aye.

1:57

All opposed.

2:00

Okay.

2:03

Next item on the agenda is the uh approval of the minutes.

2:08

So approval of the minutes for August 7th, 2025.

2:12

Um, do I have a motion for the approval of those minutes?

2:15

Motion to approve.

2:17

Do I have a second?

2:19

I'll second if I wasn't the originator.

2:23

All in favor.

2:26

Aye.

2:27

Aye.

2:27

Aye.

2:28

All opposed.

2:30

Okay.

2:32

Pass for approval of minutes.

2:34

Next is uh item on the agenda is the citizen comments.

2:37

Um a note for the record.

2:38

There were no citizen comments that were posted.

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Summary of Proceedings

Puyallup Council Salary Commission Meeting – October 28, 2025

The Puyallup Council Salary Commission met on October 28, 2025, at 5:04 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Stephanie Holmes presided with Commissioners Ajay Garg, Andrea Thomson, and Jeffrey Veal present; Vice‑Chair Erin Ruff was excused. The commission unanimously approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, held a public hearing (with no citizen comments), discussed and voted to increase City Council salaries by 3% for 2026, and set its next meeting for March 11, 2026.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Commissioner Veal, seconded by Commissioner Thomson, passed 4‑0.
  • Approval of Minutes (August 7, 2025): Motion by Commissioner Thomson, seconded by Commissioner Veal, passed 4‑0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No citizen comments were submitted or presented at the meeting. The public hearing was opened at 5:07 PM and closed immediately with no testimony.

Discussion Items

  • 2026 City Council Salary Increase: Chair Holmes reminded the commission that it has the authority to maintain, increase, or decrease council salaries. Commissioner Veal questioned the funding source for any increase. Chair Holmes confirmed that staff advised any salary adjustment would come from the general fund, but no specific balance or details were provided. Commissioner Veal then moved to increase salaries by 3%, seconded by Commissioner Garg. After brief discussion, the motion carried 4‑0.
  • Next Meeting Date (March 2026): The commission discussed scheduling the next meeting, considering spring break and potential conflicts with the Planning Commission. They agreed to hold the meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM, in‑person and virtually. Motion by Commissioner Veal, seconded by Commissioner Thomson, passed 4‑0.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved a 3% salary increase for the Puyallup City Council for 2026. (Vote: 4‑0)
  • Scheduled the next Council Salary Commission meeting for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM (in‑person and virtual). (Vote: 4‑0)
  • The meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.

Meeting Transcript

All right. Um call to order. So we're starting at 504. Uh good evening, Pialup City PUALUP Council Salary Commission meeting for October 28th is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the roll? Commissioner. Sorry about that. Um Commissioner AJ Garr. Present. Commissioner Andrea Thompson. Present. Commissioner Jeffrey Veal. Present. Vice Chair Aaron Ruff. Chair Stephanie Holmes. Present. Thank you. With four present, you have a quorum. Perfect. Did it? Did I skip the Pledge of Allegiance? Is it okay? That's okay. Um. Do I just call to you? Or do I start it? Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic or which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Okay. The next item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Can I get a motion to approve the agenda? Put forward a motion to approve the agenda. Thank you. Can I get a second? I second. Okay. All in favor. Say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed. Okay. Next item on the agenda is the uh approval of the minutes. So approval of the minutes for August 7th, 2025. Um, do I have a motion for the approval of those minutes? Motion to approve. Do I have a second? I'll second if I wasn't the originator.

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