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Public comments: library poster workshop, resident praise for police, developer outlines investment history and partner dispute
Summary
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.
Members of the public used the council's public comment period to highlight community events, thank first responders and place a development dispute on the record.
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.
