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Votes at a glance: La Conner council approves levy support resolution, maintenance contracts and a museum permit waiver
Summary
At its January meeting the La Conner Town Council approved a range of routine municipal actions including a resolution supporting the La Conner School District levy, maintenance contracts, bids and a permit fee waiver for the historical museum.
La Conner Town Council approved several routine items at its January meeting, including a support resolution for the La Conner School District’s Educational Programs & Operations (EPO) levy, annual maintenance and inspection contracts, a capital fence bid, and a permit fee waiver for the local historical museum.
Key outcomes recorded by the council:
- Resolution No. 661: Council approved a resolution supporting the La Conner School District’s EPO levy (Feb. 11, 2025 ballot). Motion carried by voice vote. (Mover: Councilperson Chambers; seconder: Councilperson Newell.)
- Consent agenda: Approved by voice vote (items not individually debated were adopted as presented).
- National Host Testing (annual agreement): Council approved the annual testing agreement for fire apparatus and ladder testing. Motion carried by voice vote.
- Maple Field fence bid: Council awarded the bid for a safety fence at Maple Field to the recommended bidder; the purchase was budgeted and the council approved the award.
- HVAC maintenance agreement (municipal building): Council approved a multi-visit maintenance agreement for the new building HVAC system to protect warranty and ensure readiness if the building is used as a heat/cooling station.
- Fire-inspection services: Council approved a contract with Piedmont (or similarly named vendor recorded in the agenda) for fire-inspection and compliance documentation services; the item was budgeted.
- Museum permit-fee waiver: Council approved a permanent waiver of the museum’s permit fee (fee discussed as approximately $878.07) to allow the organization to proceed with a repair project.
Most motions passed by unanimous voice vote; the meeting record did not show any formal opposition on these agenda items. Several items were identified as budgeted in prior planning documents, and staff were directed to complete follow-up steps such as posting resolutions and processing waivers and contracts.
