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Yacolt council approves minutes, advertises elevator RFP and hears county recycling, water project updates
Summary
At its Feb. 9 meeting the Yacolt Town Council approved routine motions (minutes and bills), authorized advertising an elevator service RFP, heard that Clark County will stop curbside battery pickup in 2027, and heard that Clark PUD will install a grant-funded 12-inch water main with no rate increase expected.
The Yacolt Town Council handled several routine administrative and operational items during its Feb. 9 meeting, approving minutes and bills, authorizing an elevator‑service RFP and hearing updates on county recycling and a Clark PUD water project.
Routine approvals: Councilmember Jeff Carothers moved to approve the Jan. 12 minutes; Brandon Russell seconded and the motion passed 4–0 (Councilmember Marina Viray absent). Later the council voted 4–0 to approve payment of town bills after a motion from Carothers and a second from Kim Glassett.
Procurement and facilities: Council agreed to advertise a draft request for proposals for elevator service and maintenance after a motion from Councilmember Craig Carroll and a second from Carothers; the motion carried 4–0. Mayor Shealy read the clerk’s report noting that a separate library plumbing RFP was published Feb. 4, with bids due Feb. 23 and contractor selection slated for the March 9 council meeting.
Regional and county updates: Two county representatives, identified as Bethany and Camille, told the council that solid‑waste collection will not change in 2026 but that curbside battery pickup will end in 2027; residents may drop batteries at Amboy Hardware. Clark County staff said recycling costs are expected to remain the same or decline by 2030. John Ross of Clark PUD described a project to bring a 12‑inch water main from Kelly Hill; he said the project is fully grant funded and is not expected to raise rates, with construction possible in 2026 or 2027.
Other business: Attorney Brian Gerst reported no response from One Way Trigger and said the town expects to pursue a default judgment. The council discussed proposed changes to the personnel manual (drug testing, probation periods, clothing allowance, holidays) and requested Attorney Ridenour’s memo for further discussion at the March meeting. Mayor Shealy outlined needed equipment purchases and said repairing the town Christmas tree’s top ring would cost an estimated $7,000 including equipment rental. The council also selected Julia Heldman as parade Grand Marshal and postponed naming a Citizen of the Year.
Executive session and adjournment: The council entered a 30‑minute executive session at 8:37 p.m. to discuss real estate acquisition and potential litigation and resumed and adjourned the regular meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Approve minutes (Motion: Carothers; 2nd: Russell) — 4–0; Advertise elevator RFP (Motion: Carroll; 2nd: Carothers) — 4–0; Approve to pay bills (Motion: Carothers; 2nd: Glassett) — 4–0; Adopt Resolution No. 643 (Motion: Russell; 2nd: Carroll) — 4–0.
