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A representative of the Aberdeen Timberland Library told the council the library will host a poster-contest drawing workshop tied to the Grays Harbor Shorts Festival for students in grades 1-6; the workshop is scheduled Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30 and will give participants a chance to enter the festival poster contest.

Darren Bates, a Ward 2 resident, thanked the Aberdeen Police Department for responding to a call to his home. Bates said an unhoused man was on his property, peeking into windows; neighbors alerted him and officers identified and arrested the individual.

Developer Jared Reeves offered an extended public comment describing his background in development and his work in Grays Harbor through JC Reeves Corporation and related entities. Reeves said he evaluated and acquired multiple properties with investors and then assigned them to LLCs; he said his partner, Terry Emmert, was an investor who later would not provide funds for building improvements, which Reeves said left some properties without needed upgrades. Reeves described efforts to reposition buildings, including plans he had for the Becker building and other downtown projects; he told the council he was cut off by Emmert in early 2024 and had been unable to resume discussions.

Reeves said he remains interested in working with the city on redevelopment projects and asked staff to retain his contact information; the city administrator confirmed Reeves had supplied his information. Reeves also summarized his professional background: licensed builder, structural engineer and broker with decades of experience and prior development projects in Oregon and Washington.

These remarks were delivered during the public comment period and did not prompt council action at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting 01-29-2025","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment the council heard from an Aberdeen Timberland Library representative about a poster contest workshop, a Ward 2 resident thanked police for an arrest, and developer Jared Reeves described property acquisitions in Grays Harbor and a disagreement with partner Terry Emmert.","taxTitle","Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington","taxId",71677,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6359529,"Council hears update on $2 million seismic planning grant and potential school land purchase",54,626000,680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2177072-de738e19ef796caded0513fc071e2755&start=626&end=680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2177072-de738e19ef796caded0513fc071e2755/thumbnail_626000.jpg","/articles/6359529/Aberdeen/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Council-hears-update-on-2-million-seismic-planning-grant-and-potential-school-land-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359529-20a23f5d07910732da3ead6761a0e2f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136310&Signature=C-Y-0Y9~yIfXAKKRAacyPfcW5k2x-H8fMQjG71aUakNYEUF6lnNn5k8Zb1dVZfI6Uoc~axElrJcc~pE38rtxuowazXYUln8eenhLLD07t~Is4DHCE7Uy06BqoYmHy1kEEXPD-LLJO6~0106xjIUNm9-~Yuq3qhyk~zE4nhIJNaAnbFm85rtTH8z6~dvz9hHQSppUpF~YoUY7qIj58Z6KqwNd-8V0vfYAx4AiotXfaSffp1mm6VblSkEi8FloBSm4KwxLHabATo6f8aBlexVJ0pAM2eWKdVPab~Is3QyCTF17LXvGgEIbXXQIXQfoQ02upnxKQ2rEyApocXhGpyvEWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members discussed a state seismic grant and related school-site planning during the meeting, receiving updates on four district projects planned to relocate schools out of the tsunami inundation zone.

A council speaker reported the state awarded a seismic planning grant that provided $2,000,000 to plan rebuilding for four schools identified for relocation: Harbor Learning Center, Mother Junior High, Stevens and AJ West. The speaker said Harbor Learning Center is nearing phase 2 and that the district intends to locate a rebuilt HLC near Aberdeen High School on district-owned property at 5th and H Street.

The council member said the district plans to use voter-approved capital levy funds to purchase potential land for new sites. The purchase under review for one site was described in the meeting as about $2.8 million for roughly 105 acres; the speaker said the levy authorized collection of approximately $9,300,000 over the next four years for facility needs.

Council members asked what would happen to existing school buildings once new facilities are opened; the council member said the city superintendent would be asked and an update would be provided at a future meeting.

Separately, staff told the council the city expects roughly 100 new housing units or duplexes to be completed by the end of the year; staff showed Commissioner Rick Hall about 36 of the new units during a recent tour. The council also heard brief reports about a strategic planning session, a native-tree planting event and downtown cleanup efforts.

The discussion did not include council action to approve land purchases or levy expenditures; the remarks were an update and requests for follow-up information to be provided by the district and staff.

Council members said they will invite the superintendent to a future meeting to clarify the disposition of vacated school properties once new facilities are in use.","Council members discussed a state seismic grant that will move four schools out of the tsunami inundation zone, a possible $2.8 million land purchase for new school site(s), and the district's use of voter-approved capital levy funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6359534,"Aberdeen council sets Feb. 12 public hearing on Transportation Benefit District 2025 project plan",215,1294000,1509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2177072-de738e19ef796caded0513fc071e2755&start=1294&end=1509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2177072-de738e19ef796caded0513fc071e2755/thumbnail_1294000.jpg","/articles/6359534/Aberdeen/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Aberdeen-council-sets-Feb-12-public-hearing-on-Transportation-Benefit-District-2025-project-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359534-0b75e52a9b9c75c5228a1c2d084fabde/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136310&Signature=kSMZiKKVZe10JBMNQgF3wjcHdaKBbS~~1tC8aa0tGtTmXnnt2qSHaPa6-pKdmGbdMfOl4OtFhyvkNB6-spsx9AWTEerybJDsuVb-CZpmYbUg-ucnixXcqJUJgFZm0oDhcvwcHTQTnHwQKu8viiCKJJpAZTM90EMRDMU5b6okfZ037X1eCTqc7PUhf9UijwtOU-DtIWNzdJ~flc9JNdtjL5iZW-KBN7VncyuKJupkPthnxxBfpZXUMvPTUkEXB6VrcepmmD631ufFfY4ojpvs7lRCk4h2I-pKm8Pfj2zPiWlAOmQYSnuph51Nw1VS7C1~CZzPIc8t506RfOXx~CaH9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Aberdeen City Council voted to set a public hearing on Feb. 12, 2025, for the Transportation Benefit District\u0000(TBD) annual project plan for 2025, adopting what staff identified as Resolution No. 25-1.

The resolution will place the TBD project plan before the public for comment and allow the city to finalize and file the plan by the end of February to meet state and local submittal deadlines.

Public Works Chair Ramsey moved the resolution and it was seconded. Council members approved the motion by voice vote; the minutes record an affirmative voice vote and \"Motion carries,\" with no recorded roll-call tally.

City transportation staff described the plan as broader than street overlays. Director Sander told the council the TBD plan includes categories for concrete panel replacement, asphalt overlays and sidewalks; the plan also includes an \"emergent projects\" category to allow the city to add jobs from a prioritized database if schedule or funds permit. The administrator said the resolution was scheduled so the city could hold a hearing, collect public input and still submit a final plan by the end of February.

Council members asked whether the TBD plan covers sidewalks and bike lanes; Director Sander confirmed sidewalks are included and said the plan presents projects by category and by what the city believes it can reasonably accomplish.

The council\u0000adopted schedule aims to avoid the past practice of holding a public hearing and adopting the plan on the same day, which staff said left too little time for public comment to influence the adopted plan.

The council recorded the action as the resolution setting the Feb. 12 hearing; staff noted the item will return after the hearing for final adoption and filing.

The hearing is now scheduled for Feb. 12, 2025; the resolution was identified in the meeting as Resolution No. 25-1.","The Aberdeen City Council adopted a resolution setting a Feb. 12 public hearing for the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) annual project plan and approved scheduling to meet a late-February filing deadline; the council voted by voice to set the hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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