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Franklin County public meetings in 2023

32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 8, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Commission to discuss raising quorum number for 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.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with no substantive items listed

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.

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Thu Nov 16, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to discuss sheriff staffing, test prep, quorum change

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.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews 2023 CPA docket and Title 17 workshop

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.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

LEOFF I Disability Board to review expenses and Q3 reimbursements

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.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

The October 19 LEOFF I Disability Board meeting has been rescheduled

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.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review sheriff staffing and eligibility lists

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.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

Planning Commission

Franklin County Planning Commission meets Oct 3, 2023

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.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review minutes, staffing, and eligibility lists

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.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearing on conditional use permit CUP 2023-03

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.

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Thu Aug 10, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to certify eligibility lists, may hold executive session

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies corrections entry-level eligibility list

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.

Thu Aug 3, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to appoint new chairman, welcome new member

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission appoints Rey Gomez as Chairman

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.

Thu Jul 20, 2023

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

LEOFF I Disability Board to review expenses, overpayment, and budget transfer

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.

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✓ Decided: LEOFF I Disability Board approves Q2 2023 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.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review agenda packet and meeting minutes

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.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review staffing, eligibility lists

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies corrections promotional eligibility list

The Commission reviewed and certified the eligibility lists for corrections promotions. Members also received staffing updates for the Sheriff's Department and Road Division.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews three text amendments and prior minutes

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.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to appoint new Chief Examiner

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission appoints new Chief Examiner

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.

Fri May 26, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission holds special meeting with executive session on employee performance

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission selects applicant for Chief Examiner position

The commission met to conclude interviews for the Chief Examiner position. Following an executive session, the members decided to move forward with applicant 1.

Wed May 24, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to hold executive session on applicant qualifications

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission adjourns after applicant no-show

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.

Tue May 9, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review rules, staffing, and chief examiner post

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies corrections entry-level 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.

Tue May 2, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with agenda items and minutes review

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.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

✓ Decided: LEOFF I Disability Board approves Q1 reimbursements and new care rate

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.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meets with agenda packets and YouTube livestream

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.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review rules, consider standalone Chief Examiner post

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission adopts updated General Rules and Regulations

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.

Thu Mar 30, 2023

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

LEOFF I Disability Board to discuss Long Term Care Reimbursement

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.

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✓ Decided: LEOFF I Disability Board approves long-term care reimbursement

The Board confirmed that long-term care reimbursement expenses met Disability Board Rules and voted to approve the expenses.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies eligibility lists for Corrections and Sheriff Deputies

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.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meets; agenda items not specified in text

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.

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Tue Feb 7, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearing on Title 16 revision; zoning hearing canceled

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.

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Tue Feb 7, 2023

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to appoint temporary chief examiner, review rules

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.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission appoints new Temporary Chief Examiner

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.

Thu Feb 2, 2023

Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board

✓ Decided: LEOFF I Disability Board elects 2023 leadership and approves reimbursements

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.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies eligibility lists for law enforcement roles

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.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission special meeting with two agenda items

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.

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