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Staff flags possible cuts to Growth Management Plan grant; council hears weed and insurance updates

Town Council of the Town of Wilbur, Lincoln County, Washington · May 19, 2026
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Summary

Staff told council that the Department of Commerce letter indicates possible cuts to the Growth Management Plan Update Grant; Tim Rogers raised issues with the noxious weed ordinance and vacant-lot owner contact information, and staff noted an RMSA insurance visit on May 26.

Clerk/Treasurer Melissa Bulger told the council the town had received a letter from the Department of Commerce indicating that funding for the Growth Management Plan Update Grant could be reduced; she said she will keep the council updated on the situation. The minutes do not specify the amount at risk or any required next steps from the Department of Commerce.

Public works Foreman Tim Rogers asked council about the town's noxious weed ordinance and challenges with vacant lots where the town lacks an owner contact phone number; council discussed the issue briefly and noted it would return for further consideration at a future meeting. Melissa Bulger also asked whether council members wanted to attend the AWC annual meeting in Spokane and informed the council of an RMSA insurance visit scheduled for May 26.