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Council approves grants, project closeouts, appointments and personnel changes in routine votes
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Summary
At its Dec. 12 meeting the council approved a series of routine items including grant and budget amendments for airfield drainage and DOT Hwy. 264, a streetscape closeout, an airport authority appointment, and a personnel accrual change for EMS staff; votes were unanimous unless noted.
During its Dec. 12 meeting Washington City Council approved multiple administrative and financial items, taking the following actions:
- Appointed Cecil Boyd to the Washington‑Warren Airport Authority to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024 (motion by Councilmember Renn; seconded by Councilmember Pitt).
- Adopted a Grant Project Ordinance Amendment and Budget Ordinance Amendment for Airfield Drainage Improvement Phase I. Staff reported a local match of 10% ($123,000).
- Adopted a Capital Project Ordinance Amendment to close out the Streetscape Project.
- Adopted a Grant Project Ordinance for DOT Hwy. 264 East (a reimbursable project near the community college — roundabout at Douglas Crossroads).
- Approved a preliminary subdivision plat and variance for Oakgrove (see separate article) and adopted associated zoning/annexation actions.
- Approved creation of vacation and sick‑leave accrual rules for EMS personnel reflecting their 2,184 annual hours and updated Article VI Section 1‑3 of the Personnel Policy; the change was made retroactive to July 1, 2022.
- Continued an East Second Street parking ordinance item to obtain additional public notice for adjoining property owners after resident comment.
Most motions were moved and seconded by councilmembers and passed by recorded vote as shown in the meeting minutes; only the social‑district ordinance required a split 3–2 vote. Several PO and budget transfer memos were provided to council for informational purposes, including purchase orders exceeding $50,000 for sidewalks, vehicles and aquatics work.