Hamilton City Council approves routine purchases, hires posting and meeting policy

Hamilton City Council approved a package of routine agenda items in a brief meeting at Hamilton City Hall.

The council voted to approve the minutes from the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting. It also approved a purchase of concession-stand equipment for the Buddy Hatchee River Sports Flex not to exceed $3,000, to be paid from the Hamilton Park and Recreation account. "This will just be other equipment that we'll be buying to furnish the concession stand," the chair said; Coca‑Cola has provided three coolers and a coffee maker, the chair added.

The council approved purchase and installation of eight cameras and related equipment for the concession-stand building at the Buddy Hatchee River Sports Flex to be purchased from and installed by Tate Davis; the transcript lists the purchase amount as "$7,45," which appears incomplete and is not clarified on the record.

The council agreed to start accepting applications for a part-time kitchen aide who will also serve as a substitute van driver at the Hamilton Senior Center; applications are to be picked up at Hamilton City Hall or the Senior Center and will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 30. The chair stated the starting pay is $10 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week and said this is a vacancy fill rather than a new position.

Council members also approved a final draft of a city council meeting policy intended to guide members of the public on how to request placement on future agendas, expected time limits, and arrival instructions; the chair said the policy will be available at City Hall.

All routine items were moved and approved by voice vote with no opposition recorded in the transcript. The meeting concluded after reminders about business-license renewal penalties beginning Feb. 1 and a weather-safety advisory; the council then adjourned by voice vote.