Franklin County public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a Sheriff's Department staffing update, and certify eligibility lists. They will also discuss a resolution to increase the commission's quorum number, as presented by the county prosecutor, and review promotional testing prep updates.
- Approval of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
- Sheriff's Department staffing update
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Resolution to increase quorum number (RCW 41.14.030)
- Promotional testing proactive prep updates
Planning Commission
This agenda contains only a link to a YouTube live stream and a reference to meeting minutes, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a sheriff's department staffing update, and certify eligibility lists. They will also discuss increasing the commission's quorum number, promotional testing prep, and creating a study guide for the in-house sheriff test. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate job applicants or review employee performance.
- Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Sheriff's Department staffing update
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Discussion to increase Civil Service Commissioners quorum number
- Creation of study guide for in-house sheriff test
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is meeting to review the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) docket alternative findings of fact and to hold a workshop on Title 17. The agenda includes meeting minutes and links to the YouTube live stream. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.
- 2023 CPA Docket Alternative Findings of Fact
- Title 17 November workshop packet
- Meeting minutes for November 14, 2023
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' (LEOFF I) Disability Board is holding a general session to approve July 2023 meeting minutes, review and approve expense reimbursements, and review 2023 Quarter 3 reimbursements. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with an executive session possible if needed and a public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approval of July 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review and approval of expenses for reimbursement
- Review of 2023 Quarter 3 reimbursements
- Setting of next meeting date
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Disability Board meeting originally scheduled for October 19, 2023, has been moved. The meeting is now rescheduled for November 9, 2023, at 2:30 PM.
- Meeting rescheduled to 11/09/2023 at 2:30 PM
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a Sheriff's Department staffing update, and certify eligibility lists. The commission may also enter an executive session to evaluate job applicants or employee performance, and will discuss promotional testing preparation and set the November meeting date.
- Approval of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Sheriff's Department staffing update
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for applicant/employee review
- Promotional testing proactive prep discussion
Planning Commission
The Franklin County, WA Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on October 3, 2023. The agenda includes two agenda items and meeting minutes, but the specific topics are not described in the provided text. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.
- Agenda Item 1 (with late comment addition)
- Agenda Item 2
- Meeting minutes
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive a staffing update, and certify eligibility lists. An executive session may be held to discuss applicant qualifications or employee performance. The meeting is preliminary and items may change.
- Approval of August 3, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Approval of August 10, 2023 special meeting minutes
- Staffing update
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Setting of October meeting
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on conditional use permit CUP 2023-03. The hearing on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) Docket has been postponed to October 3, 2023, at the applicant's request.
- Hearing on CUP 2023-03
- 2023 CPA Docket hearing postponed to October 3, 2023
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to certify eligibility lists and may enter an executive session to evaluate job applicants or review employee performance. The agenda is preliminary and items may change. Public comment is limited to three minutes.
- Certification of Eligibility Lists
- Possible executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate applicant qualifications or review employee performance
- Public comment period (3-minute limit)
The Commission unanimously agreed to certify the eligibility list for corrections entry-level positions. The board also held a 15-minute executive session to evaluate employee qualifications or performance.
- Certified the Corrections entry-level eligibility list (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive a staffing update, and introduce new member Duane Van Beek. They will also appoint a new commission chairman and may hold an executive session to evaluate an applicant or review employee performance. The agenda is preliminary and items may change.
- Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Introduction of new Civil Service Commission Member Duane Van Beek
- Appointment of new Civil Service Commission Chairman
- Certification of Eligibility Lists
- Possible executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
The Commission appointed Rey Gomez as Chairman and welcomed Duane Van Beek as a new member. The board decided to postpone the certification of the corrections entry-level eligibility list pending a special meeting.
- Appointed Rey Gomez as Civil Service Commission Chairman
- Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Decided to hold off on certifying the Corrections entry-level eligibility list
- Scheduled next regular meeting for September 12, 2023
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' (LEOFF I) Disability Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review expense reimbursements, discuss an overpayment to a retiree, and consider a budget transfer. The agenda is preliminary and items may be added or modified.
- Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of expenses for reimbursement
- Discussion of overpayment to retiree
- Budget transfer
- Review and approval of 2023 Quarter 2 reimbursements
The Board approved retiree and vendor reimbursements for the second quarter of 2023. Members also noted that a previous overpayment to a retiree was recovered and credited back to the budget.
- Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Quarter 2 reimbursements for retirees and vendors (unanimous)
- Set next meeting for October 12, 2023
Planning Commission
The Franklin County, WA Planning Commission is meeting on July 11, 2023. The agenda includes only procedural items: reviewing the agenda packet and approving meeting minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of July 11 agenda packet
- Approval of meeting minutes
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June meeting minutes, receiving a staffing update, and certifying eligibility lists. The agenda is mostly procedural, with an executive session possible to evaluate job applicants or employee performance.
- Approval of June 13 meeting minutes
- Staffing update
- Certification of eligibility lists
- Setting of August meeting date
- Possible executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
The Commission reviewed and certified the eligibility lists for corrections promotions. Members also received staffing updates for the Sheriff's Department and Road Division.
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Certified eligibility lists for corrections promotional list
- Set next regular meeting for August 8, 2023
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is meeting to review agenda packets for three text amendments (TC 2020-02, TC 2023-01, TC 2023-02) and to consider the June 20 agenda and minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Review of TC 2020-02 packet item 3
- Review of TC 2023-01 packet item 2
- Review of TC 2023-02 packet item 1
- Consideration of June 20 agenda and minutes
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a staffing update, review a public safety training contract, and appoint a new Chief Examiner. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate applicants for employment. The agenda is preliminary and items may change.
- Approval of May 9 meeting minutes and May 24/26 special meeting minutes
- Staffing update and Chief Examiner training
- Review of Public Safety Training contract and software
- Appointment of new Chief Examiner
- Certification of Eligibility Lists
The Commission appointed Mrs. Delgado-Ferreyra as the new Civil Service Chief Examiner. The board certified the entry-level Corrections eligibility list but deferred certification of the Corrections Promotional list to seek a legal opinion.
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 24 and 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Mrs. Delgado-Ferreyra as new Civil Service Chief Examiner
- Certified eligibility lists for Corrections entry-level
- Deferred certification of Corrections Promotional list to seek legal opinion
- Moved Public Safety Training contract review to August meeting
- Set next regular meeting for July 11, 2023
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting that includes an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate an applicant's qualifications or review a public employee's performance. The agenda is preliminary and items may be added, deleted, or modified. Public comment is limited to three minutes, and the meeting is accessible by phone.
- Executive session to evaluate applicant qualifications or review employee performance
- Public comment period (3-minute limit)
- Telephonic meeting access available
The commission met to conclude interviews for the Chief Examiner position. Following an executive session, the members decided to move forward with applicant 1.
- Selected applicant 1 for the Chief Examiner position
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting with an executive session to evaluate qualifications of an employment applicant or review a public employee's performance, as permitted under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The agenda is preliminary and may change. Public comment is limited to three minutes.
- Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate applicant qualifications or review employee performance
- Public comment period with three-minute limit
- Special meeting at 3:00 pm in Commissioner's Meeting Room
The commission held two executive sessions to evaluate employment qualifications or employee performance. No substantive public decisions were recorded before the meeting adjourned following an applicant no-show.
- Entered executive session at 3:05 pm under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
- Entered executive session at 3:33 pm under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:20 pm
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the April 11 meeting minutes, receiving a staffing update, and reviewing civil service rules. They will also discuss the part-time Chief Examiner position and may hold an executive session to evaluate job applicants or employee performance. The commission will certify eligibility lists and set the June meeting date.
- Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Staffing update
- Civil Service Rules update review
- Part-time Chief Examiner position discussion
- Certification of eligibility lists
The Commission certified eligibility lists for entry-level corrections positions and approved the April 11 meeting minutes. Review of Civil Service Rules was postponed to June, and the Commission began scheduling interviews for the Chief Examiner position.
- Approved April 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for Corrections entry-level
- Tabled review of Civil Service Rules until June meeting
- Set next regular meeting for June 13, 2023
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes review of meeting minutes and at least one agenda item, though specific details are not provided in the text. The meeting is accessible via YouTube Live.
- Review of meeting minutes
- Agenda item 1 (details not specified)
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Board approved retiree and vendor reimbursements for the first quarter of 2023 and an increased hourly rate for a retiree's at-home care services. The Board also appointed Ms. Parra as the new Disability Clerk of the Board.
- Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 31, 2023 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved increased hourly rate for retiree's At-Home Care Services (unanimous)
- Appointed Ms. Parra as Disability Clerk of the Board
- Approved 2023 Quarter 1 reimbursements for retirees and vendors (unanimous)
- Directed Clerk of the Board to notify retiree of October overpayment and repayment process
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on April 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda consists of three meeting items, minutes, and an other business packet, all available as PDF documents. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.
- Meeting at 6:30 p.m. with agenda packets for items 1, 2, and 3
- Minutes from a previous meeting to be reviewed
- Other business item packet included
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, review staffing and civil service rules, and discuss creating a standalone Chief Examiner position. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate an applicant for employment. The agenda is preliminary and items may change.
- Approval of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Staffing update
- Civil Service Rules update review
- Discussion of standalone Chief Examiner position
- Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate employment applicant
The Commission adopted new General Rules and Regulations effective April 11, 2023. The body also certified several eligibility lists for law enforcement and support positions and scheduled its next meeting for May 9, 2023.
- Adopted General Rules and Regulations effective April 11, 2023
- Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for Corrections entry-level, Sheriff Deputies entry level, Sheriff Deputies lateral, and Sheriff's Support Specialist
- Set next regular meeting for May 9, 2023 at 2:30pm
- Moved to further review Civil Service Rules with legal counsel
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' (LEOFF I) Disability Board is holding a special meeting on March 30, 2023. The only item of old business on the agenda is a discussion regarding Long Term Care Reimbursement. The meeting will also include a public comment period, with comments limited to three minutes. The board will then adjourn.
- Discussion of Long Term Care Reimbursement
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Special meeting called to order at 2:30 p.m.
- Telephonic listening available via call-in instructions
The Board confirmed that long-term care reimbursement expenses met Disability Board Rules and voted to approve the expenses.
- Approved long-term care reimbursement expenses (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission certified eligibility lists for entry-level Corrections and Sheriff Deputies. Members also agreed to review updated Civil Service Rules at the next meeting.
- Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Certified eligibility lists for entry-level Corrections and Sheriff Deputies
- Agreed to review updated Civil Service Rules on April 11
- Set next regular meeting for April 11, 2023
Planning Commission
The Franklin County, WA Planning Commission is holding a meeting on March 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda text provided is largely procedural, containing only a link to a YouTube live stream and references to attached PDF documents, with no specific agenda items listed.
- Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on 3/7/2023
- Agenda packet and minutes documents referenced but not detailed
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a revision to Title 16. A previously scheduled hearing on zoning case ZC 2022-04 has been canceled because the applicant withdrew the request. The meeting will also include approval of draft minutes from January 10, 2023.
- Public hearing on Title 16 revision (Item 2)
- Cancellation of ZC 2022-04 hearing (Item 1) due to applicant withdrawal
- Review of draft minutes from January 10, 2023
Civil Service Commission
The Franklin County Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes, a staffing update, and a review of civil service rules on eligibility and certification. They will also discuss appointing a new temporary chief examiner and certify eligibility lists. The agenda is preliminary and items may change.
- Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
- Staffing update
- Civil Service Rules review of eligibility and certification
- Appointment of new temporary chief examiner
- Certification of eligibility lists
The Commission appointed Ms. Parra as the Temporary Chief Examiner, replacing Ms. Wilder. The body also certified several eligibility lists for corrections and sheriff's deputies and referred civil service rules to legal review.
- Appointed Ms. Parra as Temporary Chief Examiner
- Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Moved to send bylaws and Civil Service rules to legal for review
- Certified eligibility lists for Corrections entry-level and lateral
- Certified eligibility lists for Sheriff Deputies entry-level and Sergeant Promotional
- Set next meeting for March 14, 2023
Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board
The Board elected Mike Harris as Chairman and Rocky Mullen as Co-Chairman for 2023. Members approved a large medical expense for a retiree and all reimbursements for retirees and vendors from October 1 to December 31, 2022.
- Approved October 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Mike Harris as Board Chairman for 2023 (unanimous)
- Elected Rocky Mullen as Board Co-Chairman for 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved a large medical expense reimbursement for a retiree (unanimous)
- Approved retiree and vendor reimbursements from Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Set next meeting for April 20, 2023
Civil Service Commission
The Commission certified eligibility lists for entry-level Corrections, Sheriff Deputies, and Commissary/Visitation positions. Members also approved updated testing materials for Patrol Sergeant promotions and decided to postpone changes to Civil Service Rules pending further information.
- Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved updated Patrol Sergeant promotional testing materials
- Decided to wait on changes to Civil Service Rules bylaws until more information is gathered
- Certified eligibility lists for Corrections entry-level, Sheriff Deputies entry-level, and Commissary/Visitation
- Set next meeting for February 7, 2023
Planning Commission
The Franklin County Planning Commission is holding a special meeting on January 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes two items, but the provided text does not describe their content. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.
- Special meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- Two agenda items (content not specified in provided text)
- Live stream on YouTube