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Earlier in the meeting Mayor Pro Tem Kate McDougall read a proclamation designating September as National Preparedness Month in Chehalis and urged residents to prepare for upcoming winter weather and sign up for Lewis County emergency alerts. The proclamation was read into the record and dated by the mayor pro tem.

Council members announced special meetings: a special council meeting for annexation matters scheduled for Sept. 15 and a budget workshop scheduled for Sept. 17 from 4 p.m. to about 8 p.m. The Sept. 22 meeting will be the next regular council meeting.

What’s next: Consent items stand approved; the public can expect upcoming agenda items on annexation at a special meeting and detailed budget materials at the Sept. 17 workshop.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chehalis City Council 09/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved the consent calendar including minutes and vouchers, proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in Chehalis and announced special meetings for annexation and a budget workshop.","taxTitle","Chehalis City, Lewis County, Washington","taxId",54327,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6474958,"Chehalis council adopts $402,303 amendment to 2025 budget on single reading",943,1379000,2322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738491-24ea2d0a0b49391fee06e24c0228fd33&start=1379&end=2322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738491-24ea2d0a0b49391fee06e24c0228fd33/thumbnail_1379000.jpg","/articles/6474958/Washington/Chehalis-council-adopts-402303-amendment-to-2025-budget-on-single-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474958-d29e41d5802d2b6a76db73737a355734/orig.mp4?Expires=1775973734&Signature=hZgXrJ6u2tja0vBU4IGTknjt~OP4~Rl8BxEQKgrNqzCaiv2RlET1gkd1QB1rE3PZ7tV45Z4oQsLIlQZhQgI5FJySpzK~1fbojBmhbXuG2yGLKMs5WKfqtwa4JtCdjme95yAQ4jWQej4aS4fpCnJDVU3XxQw5lIQwscSjfnrnkJgHF5CON3xBexpBVW3HmK3-0-~k5SU7O79tfXaq-C7w5DxzOQoamCtqh5Zt4y0dlLYUGYILYc-sV91R~R1XWn6qq-TcnraUbKbXUXYnUSXwyGfIwR~Zn8zSHybWz7dkmFjHEhKP2R4RBI1rWbFxMe3ZsQIciX54rim5Ii7UcZJOzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chehalis City Council on Sept. 8 passed Ordinance 1114-b on first and final reading, amending the 2025 fiscal-year budget by a combined total of $402,303 across multiple operating and capital funds.

Finance Director Nikki (first name used in transcript) presented a line-by-line summary and called out several large items that drove the amendment: a roughly $100,000 net decrease to the general fund; a $1.7 million swing in the Transportation Benefit District fund related to the Safe Routes to School project; removal of a drinking-water loan (about $500,000) from the water fund; and a $1.2 million removal of the pinch-point capital project from the water capital fund because it has been deferred beyond 2026.

Nikki told council the general-fund revenue side was reduced by about $380,000 because of a retroactive property-tax adjustment granted to a large local business by the Lewis County assessor’s office; that adjustment applied back five years and reduced the city’s 2025 tax receipts. The wastewater fund saw a revenue increase tied to previously discussed Dairy Gold discharge fees; the city’s 14% utility tax on wastewater revenues will return roughly $100,000 to the general fund to offset part of the loss, Nikki said.

Nikki also identified several internal cost-control and one-time savings: in-house certification of a building official (James) eliminated about $140,000 in professional-service fees; street superintendent Fritz drove equipment savings that reduced the equipment reserve fund by about $90,000; purchase of a $40,000 truck for biosolids hauling is projected to save ongoing contractor fees; and some capital and park projects were deferred from 2025 into 2026.

Council discussed whether to allow a single reading. Nikki said she preferred a one-reading adoption so the amendment could be entered into the ledger in time for the council’s upcoming budget workshop and to reflect the full retroactive tax adjustment. The mayor moved to suspend the two-reading rule and pass Ordinance 1114-b on first and final reading; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

The ordinance text read into the record states the budget revision ‘‘revising the budgeted amounts by a combined total of $402,303 for the general fund, street fund, compensated absences reserve fund, federal grant control fund, automotive equipment reserve fund, park improvement fund, wastewater fund, water fund, storm and surface water fund, airport fund, wastewater capital fund, water capital fund, storm and surface water capital fund, and airport capital fund.’’

What’s next: the council scheduled a budget workshop Sept. 17 to review the 2026 planning documents and the updated ledger balances; staff will reflect the amendment in the city’s financial records.","Council passed Ordinance 1114-b on first and final reading, revising the 2025 budget by a combined $402,303 across multiple funds and approving timing-sensitive ledger changes ahead of upcoming budget workshop.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6474962,"Chehalis council accepts donated “Jumbo Tree Adventure” statue for Lintott Alexander Park",94,1127000,1221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738491-24ea2d0a0b49391fee06e24c0228fd33&start=1127&end=1221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738491-24ea2d0a0b49391fee06e24c0228fd33/thumbnail_1127000.jpg","/articles/6474962/Washington/Chehalis-council-accepts-donated-Jumbo-Tree-Adventure-statue-for-Lintott-Alexander-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474962-259a0d020ec5fb23efc0e7d5690fe9b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775973734&Signature=GH21pw92F6JYp8nj9yWqE8X7yYTT7LTVrd46IrB5akJUGmxdbTU4hZ5WZy8PiGS1xa4p8U0SL-T0V~xtEBHZj1dvYv3ZMezjK1FzrOkYw4YbN1jc20MgPDLWWjE8tY1an2bM34DcwRsWr7pt9IxMUKfkhSpCz8QfrI0xyZls3TSRUOAnnh6SlfzXzoFqlF0ho3lzORsxIKvSqarpJM9csn8Fa2r69cEn-jW1rub9Y3A9sKpNEW50aAwFGhb7dsxuxSvfKL3zYVPjKH4qbDeIiJcSUOYxDqZZusdGOT34gDCPiVcXHtRCU58~93MvvX48kFQk~zhW6SfXUFcjSG~J8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chehalis City Council on Sept. 8 accepted the donation of a “Jumbo Tree Adventure” statue for installation at Lintott Alexander Park.

Before discussion, one council member recused due to a disclosed financial interest and did not participate in debate or voting. Councilmember (unnamed in transcript) moved to accept the donation; a second was made and the motion passed by voice vote.

Council did not discuss conditions or installation details on the record; the acceptance was recorded as a formal action. The transcript records the motion and the voice vote approving the donation.

What’s next: facilities staff will coordinate installation details and finalize placement at Lintott Alexander Park, consistent with the donor’s intent and city procedures.","Council accepted donation of a large playground statue to be installed at Lintott Alexander Park after a council member recused for a financial interest.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6474966,"Chehalis council OKs AOC grant to buy lockers, send bailiff to security training",447,649000,1096000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5738491-24ea2d0a0b49391fee06e24c0228fd33&start=649&end=1096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5738491-24ea2d0a0b49391fee06e24c0228fd33/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6474966/Washington/Chehalis-council-OKs-AOC-grant-to-buy-lockers-send-bailiff-to-security-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474966-d46c3b36fa5696f284f7a494137bcf27/orig.mp4?Expires=1775973734&Signature=nf7FpY8Q9NdpH7owUvlz-cpRFHRTyL-Lr3onmUEPFAU8WUtewYrkj5yySKK0wIR-hiKJ0RyCknXY2tjlzqSgizfvxMzq18aHQQgHJZm57LMPwR2JoKBfnpRjkYtkg04f9N~6NECQ56AQPgvXAA0njBfDqC-hrNe8iGB1v~atuEWauL8dmip-Puioei9DFcbvEH26AdzqB2XIN8g4Av6B~WSHDK46QZxgVHfe2TG62-K20k4r1GWPxv8NS9niFWsV5A-D7nkmhtzyi~SSrbXjT1HmlS5FWhoY6Z6QcHQYuMQbjL7G6~V6A04OyO8GW247uyzeBOuq5lPJXKNszIfnqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chehalis City Council on Sept. 8 approved Resolution 19-2025, accepting an interagency agreement between the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Chehalis Municipal Court that provides reimbursement for court security improvements and training.

Jackie, the court administrator, told council that AOC completed an on-site security assessment of the municipal court in January and recommended a formal check-in procedure and installation of lockers. Jackie said the grant would also pay to send the court bailiff to a court-security certification course covering courthouse security, prisoner handling, high-risk situations, sovereign-citizen incidents and bomb-threat and disaster response.

The agreement provides up to $5,200 in reimbursements for eligible expenses incurred between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, Jackie said, and reimbursement is provided at a set rate of 80% of the cost incurred unless AOC approves an alternate arrangement. Jackie said weapon-storage lockers are explicitly listed as an eligible use; she also confirmed that lockers for backpacks were included in the proposal that AOC recommended.

Mayor Ketchum moved to approve Resolution 19-2025 on first and final reading and authorize the city manager to execute the agreement; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote.

Council members asked how the city would staff and place lockers. Jackie said the current court bailiff would manage the lockers on court days and that staff would coordinate placement with the city manager, the judge and facilities; possible locations discussed included the hallway inside the metal detector or near the display case. Jackie said she would coordinate ordering the lockers and arranging the bailiff’s training upon approval.

The text of the interagency agreement was read into the record later in the meeting as “Resolution number 19Dash2025, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interagency agreement between Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, AOC 02/1972, and Chehalis Municipal Court.”

Council did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript; the motion passed by voice vote.

The grant acceptance directs the city manager to execute documents necessary to receive AOC reimbursement and to implement the limited security actions described in the application.

What’s next: staff will coordinate placement and purchase of lockers, schedule the bailiff’s training, and submit reimbursement requests to AOC for eligible expenses during the contract period.","The Chehalis City Council approved Resolution 19-2025 accepting an interagency agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts that provides up to $5,200 to the municipal court for security items and training.","actionData","errors"]

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