Pierce County public meetings in 2024

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees is holding a special meeting to take action on a specific personnel matter. The body will also identify the date for its next regular meeting.

• Action on Extension of Probation for Deputy C. Thompson

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees approved an extension of Deputy Christopher Thompson's probationary period from December 20, 2024, through March 30, 2025. The extension was requested by the Sheriff's Department due to performance issues including failure to document calls, lapsed ACCESS certification, and two preventable collisions. The motion passed with Commissioner Isaac abstaining, and the Commission requested a status update by the April meeting.

• Approved extension of Deputy Thompson's probation to March 30, 2025 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Requested status update on Deputy Thompson by April 2025 meeting

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is meeting for routine business including approval of agenda and minutes, and receiving mail and public input. No specific decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The Pierce County Ethics Commission held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and minutes. Commissioner Batey was re-elected as chair for another year with four votes and his abstention. The commission also decided to keep its monthly meeting schedule and discussed boosting awareness of the commission, with the chair to report back in February 2025.

• Re-elected Commissioner Batey as chair for another year (4-0, Batey abstaining)
• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes
• Decided to continue monthly meetings on the second Wednesday
• Chair to contact Pierce County Council about commission awareness

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is set for January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., where the Board will elect officers and review Rules of Procedure.

• Meeting cancelled; no new business to discuss

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings, consider multiple leave-without-pay requests exceeding 30 days, and vote on an update to Appendix A of the Civil Service Rules concerning unclassified positions. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom and in person in Tacoma.

• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2024, and the Special Meeting of November 7, 2024
• Consideration of leave without pay requests over 30 days (various)
• Update Appendix A – Civil Service Rules – Unclassified Positions as of December 2024
• Public comment period

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees (L. Bellman and R. Hogan) due to medical issues, effective from their first day of leave up to one year. The commission also approved an update to Appendix A of the Civil Service Rules, adding the Correctional Major and Intelligence Analyst classifications and renaming the Budget & Fiscal Manager to Business and Financial Operations Manager. A special meeting was scheduled for December 16, 2024, to address a late request to extend a deputy's probationary period.

• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees (motion approved)
• Approved update to Appendix A – Unclassified Positions (motion approved)
• Scheduled special meeting for December 16, 2024, to discuss probationary extension

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordinating Council reviewed and ranked 18 proposed projects for the 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), totaling $1.16 million, with a deadline of February 7 for scores. The council also discussed a $700,000 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) grant and agreed to decide on an oversight board structure at the January meeting. An intelligence update noted an increase in bomb threats and hoaxes.

• Ballistic Shields for Law Enforcement and Fire - $125,732
• Election Security - $36,000
• Siren System for Critical Facilities - $176,000
• TVTP grant of over $700,000 for violence prevention summits and threat assessment teams
• RCC to vote on TVTP oversight board membership options at January meeting

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The November 13, 2024, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, old and new business, public input, and advisory opinions. No substantive decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are on the agenda.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees scheduled for November 12, 2024, was canceled.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees is holding a special meeting to take action on personnel matters. The body will consider requests for leave without pay and the reinstatement of a Corrections Deputy.

• Leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Reinstatement of Corrections Deputy L. Castro

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The October 9, 2024, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board was cancelled due to a lack of new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific items, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) approved past meeting summaries and received updates on grants and projects. PCDEM was awarded a $706,000 TVTP grant focusing on youth violence prevention, domestic terrorism, and threat assessments over three years. The committee also discussed the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) cycle and an information-sharing project.

• PCDEM awarded $706,000 TVTP grant for youth violence prevention, domestic terrorism plan, and threat assessment
• SHSP-funded projects: situational assessment workshops and CERT supplies; new cycle starts with workbook due Dec 19
• Information and Intelligence Sharing Project workgroup to develop regional information-sharing systems
• Equipment committee: swift water suits distributed; EOD x-ray over budget but funded; drone purchase pending FEMA review
• Training & Exercise committee approved one IMT conference application; funds limited from FY24 onward

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees scheduled for October 8, 2024, was canceled.

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The September 11, 2024 meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board has been cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2024.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific items, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees is meeting to consider rule changes regarding veteran scoring criteria and resignation procedures. The body will also review leave without pay requests and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Rule change to Sections 7.9 and Appendix C regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria to reflect state law
• Rule change to Section 10.1 and the definition of 'Good Standing' for resignations
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Approval of August 13, 2024, regular meeting minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees approved two rule changes: updating veterans scoring criteria to reflect state law changes, and revising the definition of 'good standing' for resignation to allow entry-level probationary employees to resign with less than five business days' notice if approved by the Sheriff. The commission also approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees and approved the August 13, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees (D. Lynam, C. Diaz Villa)
• Approved rule change to Section 7.9 and Appendix C updating veterans scoring criteria per state law
• Approved rule change to Good Standing definition and Section 10.1 allowing shorter resignation notice for entry-level probationary employees with Sheriff approval

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board's August 14, 2024 meeting is cancelled due to no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet for a regular session to approve the agenda and minutes, receive an update on Complaint 2024-05, and handle any mail, informal inquiries, or advisory opinions. Public input is invited with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Update on Complaint 2024-05 under old business

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review various requests for leave without pay exceeding 30 days.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024, and June 4, 2024
• Review of leave without pay over 30 days for various individuals

Regional Coordinating Council

The council discussed takeaways from the July Safety Summit, including the need for a youth council and a redesign of unified command curriculum. Members also reviewed preparations for the upcoming General Election and the status of state and federal equipment grants.

• Proposal to create an RCC youth council subgroup in partnership with the Skills Center
• Proposal for a sub committee of 2 fire and 2 law enforcement representatives to redesign unified command curriculum
• Development of an information sharing network and software via a FY23 National Priority Area project
• Review of Event Action Plan for the General Election, including the use of flaggers for traffic direction
• Status updates on grant applications for drones, EOD batteries, Swift Water suits, and Search and Rescue supplies

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will review and discuss a drafted recommendation. The body intends to finalize this recommendation following public testimony.

• Approval of June 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and finalization of drafted salary recommendation
• Public testimony

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to consider Complaint 2024-04, which includes a request for an advisory opinion. The agenda also covers standard procedures such as public input and the review of received mail.

• Consideration of Complaint 2024-04 regarding a request for an advisory opinion

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The July 10, 2024, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business before the Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2024.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees scheduled for July 9, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024.

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The commission is reviewing classification and compensation materials for several elected offices. This includes comparing salaries for the Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff with neighboring jurisdictions. The board will also discuss a draft recommendation memo.

• Review of salary comparisons for Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff positions
• Discussion on classification and compensation materials provided by the Human Resources Department
• Discussion regarding the draft recommendation memo
• Public testimony session

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to discuss an update and consideration regarding Complaint 2024-01. No other specific new business or advisory opinions are listed on the agenda.

• Update and consideration of Complaint 2024-01

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The June 12, 2024, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board has been cancelled because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2024.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees scheduled for June 11, 2024, is canceled due to a lack of business items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024.

• No business items were scheduled

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Commission will consider a rule change to Section 6.4 concerning application requirements for DACA recipients and English language proficiency. The agenda also includes the introduction of a new Human Resources Specialist and reviews of various leaves without pay.

• Rule change for Section 6.4 regarding DACA recipients and English language requirements
• Introduction of Ethan Anderson, New Human Resources Specialist
• Review of various leaves without pay exceeding 30 days

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will meet to review presentations from Executive Bruce Dammeier and Sheriff Ed Troyer. The board will discuss these presentations and available materials to determine if further information is needed from the Classification and Compensation team.

• Presentation from Executive Bruce Dammeier
• Presentation from Sheriff Ed Troyer
• Approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024. The next regular meeting is set for June 11, 2024.

• Meeting cancellation notice for May 14, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom and in the Human Resources Department

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to update and consider Complaint 2024-01, review mail and informal inquiries, and discuss advisory opinions. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.

• Complaint 2024-01 – Update and Consideration
• Mail Received
• Informal Inquiries
• Advisory Opinions
• Public Input

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The May 08, 2024, meeting of the Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2024.

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will host presentations from the Assessor-Treasurer and the Auditor. Following these presentations, the Board will discuss meeting materials and potential requests for additional information.

• Presentation from Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan
• Presentation from Auditor Linda Farmer
• Discussion on Rule of Procedure updates

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will consider two complaints (2023-03 and 2024-01), review mail and informal inquiries, and discuss advisory opinions. The meeting includes public input and approval of prior minutes.

• Complaint 2023-03 under old business
• Complaint 2024-01 under new business
• Advisory opinions and informal inquiries
• Public input with 3-minute speaking limit
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The April 10, 2024, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled. The notice states there is no new business before the Board.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss new business. The main action item is a review of leave without pay over 30 days for various employees. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2024 special meeting
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Discussion of new business
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a special meeting to consider approving a Legal Records Specialist classification. The meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2024, and will be conducted via Zoom and in person.

• Action item: Approval of Legal Records Specialist classification

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will elect its 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair and introduce three new members. The body will review its duties, the salary-setting timeline, and take action on proposed changes to its rules of procedure.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of salary-setting timeline and Rules of Procedure
• Setting of 2024 meeting dates and Elected Officials Presentation Dates
• Review of 2024 salary ranges for Executive ($223,121.88), Sheriff ($191,099.85), Auditor ($162,151.72), and Assessor-Treasurer ($162,154.60)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The March 13, 2024, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled. The notice states there is no new business before the Board.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its February 14, 2024 session and to receive public input. The agenda lists no new business, advisory opinions, or formal inquiries, indicating a largely procedural session.

• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2024 meeting
• Public input period with 3-minute speaking limit
• Next meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024 at Wheelock Library

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees scheduled for March 12, 2024, was canceled due to no business items. The next regular meeting is set for April 9, 2024.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business items

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The February 14, 2024, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board was cancelled. The notice states there was no new business before the Board.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive an update on Complaint 2023-03, and follow up on public comment regarding ethics training for Planning and Public Works. The meeting includes time for public input and an executive session.

• Update on Complaint 2023-03
• Follow-up on public comment regarding ethics training for Planning and Public Works
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting
• Public input with 3-minute speaking limit

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 9, 2024, and take action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees. The meeting also includes discussion of new business and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Discussion of new business

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to conduct organizational business for the new year. The board will elect a Chair for 2024 and approve the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Election of 2024 Personnel Board Chair
• Adoption of 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from December 13, 2023, and to receive the first report on Complaint 2023-03 under new business. The meeting includes public input with a three-minute speaking limit. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• First report on Complaint 2023-03
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting
• Public input with 3-minute speaking limit

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will hold a regular meeting to elect a commission chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider various leave-without-pay requests exceeding 30 days. The agenda also includes time for public comment and discussion of new business.

• Election of Civil Service Commission Chair
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023 regular meeting
• Action on leave-without-pay over 30 days – various