Cheney meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Cheney City Council to vote on work crew, Axon renewal; recent meetings agenda-only

No decisions were made at Cheney's three public meetings held Aug. 10–12; all were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential action on the horizon is the City Council's Aug. 25 vote on a defendant work crew agreement, a Bonneville Power Administration contract amendment, and a five-year Axon contract renewal.

Recent meetings

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission met to approve June minutes, receive an update on lateral police officer recruitment, and consider changing its meeting time. The agenda was routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

City Council (Aug. 11)

The council considered Resolution 26-059, renewing a cooperative agreement with Spokane County for the CDBG consortium for three fiscal years. The agenda also listed vouchers totaling $293,175.05 and payroll of $754,697.97 for July 24, 2026. An informational item on the 2025 Wastewater Treatment Plant Award was included. No votes were published.

Park Board (Aug. 12)

The board discussed a Girl Scout project, a Veterans' Park presentation, a pickleball/tennis project update, and an aquatics update. It also took action on park rules and meeting frequency, but the outcome is not available because minutes have not been released.

Upcoming meetings

Planning Commission (Aug. 24)

The commission will hold public hearings on multiple comprehensive plan elements, including capital facilities and utilities (#2026-07), transportation (#2026-8), technology (#2026-10), housing (#2026-04), and economic development (#2026-13). It will also consider approving minutes from the July 13 meeting.

City Council (Aug. 25)

The council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances:

• Resolution 26-060: a DOC agreement for a defendant work crew as a jail alternative.
• Resolution 26-062: a BPA contract amendment (No. 26PS-25012) with no substantive changes.
• Resolution 26-063: an EWU football EMS coverage agreement at $78 per hour per EMT.
• Resolution 26-064: a five-year Axon contract renewal for body cameras, tasers, and software.
• Ordinance 26-061: a franchise agreement with NFC Northwest (Ziply) for fiber.

The agenda also includes creation of a new Arts Commission.

Coming up

• Planning Commission – Aug. 24
• City Council – Aug. 25

Cheney Council to Weigh CDBG Renewal; Boards Handle Routine Agendas

Cheney's City Council is set to consider renewing a cooperative agreement with Spokane County for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consortium, a three-year commitment that would appear on the council's Aug. 11 agenda. No decisions have been finalized yet, as minutes from the past week's meetings have not been published. The council also reviewed routine financial items, including a voucher total of $293,175.05 and a July 24 payroll of $754,697.97.

City Council (Aug. 11)

The council's agenda included Resolution 26-059, which would renew the CDBG consortium agreement with Spokane County for three fiscal years. The resolution was listed for discussion, not final action. The council also received an information item on the 2025 Wastewater Treatment Plant Award. No vote tallies were available.

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission met to approve minutes from its June 8 meeting, receive an update on lateral police officer recruitment, and consider changing its meeting time. The agenda was otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

Park Board (Aug. 12)

The Board of Park Commissioners discussed several informational items, including a Girl Scout project, a presentation from the Esther Reed Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution regarding Veterans' Park, a pickleball and tennis project update, and an aquatics update. The board also took action on park rules and the frequency of its meetings, though specific outcomes were not yet published.

Coming up

Planning Commission – Aug. 24 – The commission will hold public hearings on multiple elements of the city's comprehensive plan, including capital facilities and utilities, transportation, technology, housing, and economic development. The hearings are part of a working session to review and potentially approve these plan components. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its July 13 meeting and hear citizen participation.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available through the city's official channels. This roundup is based solely on published agendas and does not reflect final decisions unless noted.

Cheney council to weigh therapeutic court grant, water project fencing; planning commission set for five comprehensive plan hearings

Cheney's City Council has the most consequential agenda of the past two weeks, with vouchers totaling $660,414.58 and two resolutions on tap — one accepting a state grant for therapeutic court operations and another approving a change order for fencing on the Purple Pipe Project. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no decisions are confirmed.

City Council — July 14

The council's agenda included three financial items:

• **Resolution F-503**: 2026-2027 Therapeutic Court Grant for Cheney Municipal Court. This is an annual state grant supporting therapeutic court operations.
• **Resolution F-504**: Purple Pipe Project Change Order Proposal 14, covering chain link fencing and gates around control facilities for the water reuse project.
• **Vouchers totaling $660,414.58** for city payments.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether the council voted on these items or deferred them.

Planning Commission — July 13

The Planning Commission scheduled five public hearings on proposed updates to the city's comprehensive plan:

• **Public Hearing #2026-07**: Capital Facilities & Utilities Element — second presentation
• **Public Hearing #2026-08**: Transportation Element — second presentation
• **Public Hearing #2026-10**: Technology Element — initial presentation
• **Public Hearing #2026-11**: Essential Public Facilities — initial presentation
• **Public Hearing #2026-12**: Implementation — initial presentation

The hearings were for public input and discussion. No decisions are recorded in the agenda materials. The comprehensive plan guides how Cheney manages growth, infrastructure, and public services, so these elements matter to residents who want to weigh in on roads, utilities, and city technology planning.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 9

The commission was set to review two Certificates of Appropriateness for historic homes:

• **HP2026-003**: A second bathroom addition at 202 D ST, known as the Kelly House.
• **HP2026-004**: A kitchen remodel at 105 W 6th ST, known as the Malmo-Kennedy House.

Certificates of Appropriateness are required for exterior changes to designated historic properties. The commission's approval of its April 9 meeting minutes was postponed until the next meeting. The meeting was held in hybrid format, with in-person attendance at the Utility Building and virtual participation via Zoom.

Minutes have not been published, so outcomes for both certificates are not confirmed.

Civil Service Commission — July 13

The Cheney Civil Service Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026. The notice contained no substantive agenda items.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

Cheney City Council reviews speed limit, wellhouse repairs in June 23 agenda

The Cheney City Council met June 23 to discuss a proposed speed-zone adjustment on State Route 904 and a contract for wellhouse roof replacements. No votes were taken at the meeting; the items remain under consideration until minutes are published.

Proposed speed limit change on SR-904

The council discussed Ordinance Z-05, which would adjust the 45-mph speed zone on SR-904 between mileposts 12.22 and 12.32 near Simpson Parkway. The change is intended to improve pedestrian safety in that area. No action was taken; the ordinance remains in discussion.

Wellhouse roof replacement contract

The council reviewed Resolution F-497, a contract with Hemenway Construction for roof replacement at Wellhouses 1 and 2. The contract value was not specified in the agenda. The resolution has not been voted on.

Financial items

The council considered a voucher total of $2,010,505.37 and a payroll of $670,320.12. Also on the agenda was a contract with OK Electric for an Aquatic Center pace clock, priced at $2,275.00. These items were presented for review but not approved.

Information items

The agenda included informational updates on Spokane Transit Authority Proposition 1 and on school nutrition services. No discussion or action was recorded.

Minutes not yet published

As of July 5, minutes for the June 23 meeting have not been published. All items listed above are from the agenda and should be considered proposals, not final decisions.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings have been scheduled for the next 14 days.