On the agenda: Eatonville Department Reports — Flock safety (Oct 26)

TOWN OF EATONVILLE

Electrical Department Report
September and October 2026
Staff Jason Coots, Electrical Superintendent | Matt Rivera, Journeyman Lineman | Levi Scheirbeck, Apprentice
Lineman

TWO MONTHS AT A GLANCE

4,600
Feet of underground wire pulled

2
Capital projects underway

1,300

2

Feet of overhead conductor
replaced

1

Deteriorated poles replaced

1

Additional temporary service

Mutual aid response

September and October brought progress on several fronts: finishing work started years ago,
replacing equipment that has reached the end of its useful life, and lending a hand when a
neighboring utility needed help.

School Trail Conversion and Airport Hangar Extension
Bringing an unfinished project closer to
completion
The underground conversion behind the schools has
been on the books for a long time. With vaults and
conduit already installed, the crew returned to move
the project through its remaining electrical work.
The crew pulled two 600-foot, three-phase primary
runs along the trail. Each run contains three
conductors, totaling 3,600 feet of cable across the
two runs. Cable racking and terminations are
complete. Cable, terminations, and other equipment
were supplied from existing inventory, putting
materials already on hand to work.

Levi Scheirbeck racks cable behind the middle
school.

Town of Eatonville | Electrical Department

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School Trail Conversion and Airport Hangar Extension
This work brings us closer to removing the overhead lines behind the middle school. The next step
is to upgrade the riser conductors and remove the overhead equipment.
The crew also pulled 750 feet of cable for the airport hangar extension. The hangar itself has been
there for years; this work will finally bring electrical service to the existing building.

Matt Rivera and Levi Scheirbeck terminate primary cable on the school trail.

Town of Eatonville | Electrical Department

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Ridge Back Yard Taps
Two capital projects are moving from underground construction into electrical installation. Conduit
work is complete, and installation of wire, transformers, service poles, and junctions is scheduled
to begin the week of November 9, 2026. Both projects are scheduled to be completed and turned
over to the Town on December 1, 2026.
Moving backyard primary underground
Behind the homes on the 300 blocks of Orchard Avenue North and Penn Avenue North, the Ridge
Back Yard Taps project is preparing the way for a new underground primary system to replace the
existing overhead line.
Contractor crews have installed the conduit and begun restoring the alley. Much of this stage of
the work will soon be out of sight, but it provides the pathway for the cable and equipment that will
serve these homes.
With the underground pathway ready, the next step is to install the electrical system and prepare
for the overhead-to-underground conversion.

Contractor crews install the new underground conduit.

Town of Eatonville | Electrical Department

Restoring the alley after conduit installation.

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Madison Mobile Home Park
Replacing aging equipment and improving access
At Madison Mobile Home Park, the project addresses a system that has served well beyond its
expected life. Aging primary cable with an open concentric neutral will be replaced, including
sections that run beneath homes.
The work also replaces overhead-type transformers housed in outdated cabinets with modern
pad-mounted transformers. Just as important is where the new equipment will go: near the road,
rather than in residents’ backyards.
The finished installation will be safer and easier for the crew to reach for maintenance and
emergency response. The new arrangement improves both the equipment serving residents and
the ability to get to it when needed.

During underground construction.

Town of Eatonville | Electrical Department

Completed pavement restoration at Madison Mobile
Home Park.

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RELIABILITY AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

Replacing Deteriorated Poles and Aging Conductor
Removing weak points before they fail
Two severely deteriorated poles were replaced in the alley between Iron and Center Street West.
The condition of the removed pole top shows why replacement was needed.
Across two separate projects, the crew also replaced approximately 1,300 feet of old copper
conductor. One project was in that alley; the other was in the 100 block of Penn Avenue North.
The new aluminum conductor is stronger, more durable, and able to carry more load. Together,
the pole and conductor replacements address aging parts of the overhead system and improve the
condition of the lines serving those areas.

Before: the deteriorated top of the old pole.

Town of Eatonville | Electrical Department

After: the replacement pole in the alley between Iron
and Center Street West.

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RELIABILITY AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

Learning from the August 24 Outage
Correcting the cause, beyond the original failure
After a burned jumper at a sectionalizer switch caused the August 24 outage, the crew followed up
by inspecting similar switches throughout the system and replacing their jumpers.
The existing jumpers were undersized. Over time, they had been getting hot, leaving them at risk
of eventually burning up like the jumper that failed in August.
Rather than waiting for another one to fail, the department replaced the jumpers to address the
underlying condition. This is the kind of preventive work that does not always draw attention, but
matters when it keeps the next equipment failure from becoming another outage.

The electrical crew replaces jumpers on a sectionalizer switch as part of the follow-up
work.

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MUTUAL AID AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS

Helping Our Neighbors Get the Lights Back On
September 25 | Ohop Mutual storm response
When Ohop Mutual called for assistance around 11 a.m.
on September 25, approximately 1,300 of its customers
were without power. Eatonville’s electrical crew
answered the call and helped with restoration efforts into
the evening.
The crew was released around 10 p.m. By that time, only
one Ohop customer remained without power.
Our partnership with Ohop means having a neighboring
utility to turn to when one of us needs help. Eatonville’s
crew was happy to be there, working alongside Ohop to
help get people’s lights back on.
For the crew, the willingness to help extends beyond the
Town’s customer list. These are members of our wider
community, and we are glad to lend a hand when they
are without power.
Eatonville’s electrical crew closes a switch
near Alder Lake while assisting Ohop Mutual
with storm restoration on September 25.

Nelly Platt Underground Extension
Another step toward service for new homes
The crew pulled 250 feet of primary cable for the Nelly Platt development on Lytle Lane. This
advances the electrical installation following the conduit, vault, and transformer pad construction
reported in August.
With the underground pathway in place, cable installation moves the development closer to having
the electrical system needed to serve its planned homes.

Additional Service for the Eatonville Highway Six-Plex
Power for the contractor’s job trailer
The department installed an additional temporary electrical service at the Eatonville Highway
six-plex project. This service supplies the contractor’s job trailer and is separate from the
temporary construction service previously installed at the site.

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Town of Eatonville Water, Wastewater and Public Works
Monthly Job Report – October 2026
쀾 Water Department
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In September, the Water Department treated and produced approximately 8.6 million
gallons of water. Thanks to the dedication of our sta , the town’s water supply met or
exceeded all federal and state standards, with no service interruptions or exceedances.
• One water leak repaired.
• Demand is beginning to drop significantly as the weather changes.
• Our source water supply remains low but stable and will meet the demand.
Key Statistics:
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165 water samples collected

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194 lab tests performed

둏 Wastewater Department
The Wastewater Treatment Plant processed 5.6 million gallons of wastewater. All test
results met or exceeded federal and state limits, and no permit violations occurred.
• Our new NPDES permit has been issued and will go into e ect November 1st. We
have successfully implemented all the new monitoring requirements.
Key Statistics:
•

137 wastewater samples collected

•

510 lab tests performed

싩 Public Works
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Public Works continued its e orts to maintain and improve town infrastructure:
• “No parking” signs we installed on Madison Ave and Center St E
• A new stormwater drainpipe was completed at the public works yard to help with
flooding issues.
• It’s leaf season on the streets and parks and we are doing extra rounds to collect them.

Work Highlights for October 2026

Hydrant Removal Ridge Rd

Cleaning and Inspecting Sewer
mains around town

Finishing the new drainpipe at
the shop.

Water Reservoir Inspections

EATONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Report
October 2026

Department Operations & Field Statistics
During the month of October 2026, a total of 190 calls for service were generated within the
Town of Eatonville. Tra ic safety and targeted enforcement represented a primary area of
proactive o icer activity, resulting in 64 tra ic-related stops focused heavily along the
Center Street East and Washington Avenue North corridors. Out of these 64 stops, o icers
issued 25 standard tra ic citations or notices and 39 verbal warnings, reflecting a firm
commitment to maintaining roadway safety and driver accountability.
Beyond tra ic enforcement, medical emergencies stood out as a high-priority collaborative
response category, with outside emergency medical services (Unit: FIREE) being
dispatched alongside or in place of municipal o icers on 37 incidents to local residences,
neighborhoods, and school campuses. The remainder of the 190 calls involved a diverse
mix of routine and emergency community needs, including 4 welfare checks to ensure
vulnerable residents were safe, 6 proactive community-policing contacts, and a steady
volume of localized responses to tra ic accidents, minor property disputes, malicious
mischief, noise complaints, and animal control issues.
animal control operations remained active throughout the month, resulting in the
impoundment of 3 dogs. Through close coordination with regional resources, 1 dog was
successfully transferred to Pierce County Sheri 's O ice (PCSO) Animal Control, while the
other two dogs were successfully reunited with their grateful families.

Administrative Services
In addition to emergency response and proactive field operations, the department
managed a steady volume of administrative actions and specialized investigative referrals
during the month of October. Sta processed 0 Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
applications, as this local operation has been placed on temporary hold until a new
permanent Chief of Police is hired. To ensure town residents experience no gaps in service
during this transition, South Sound 911 has graciously agreed to process all CPL
applications for Eatonville residents in the interim.
The department successfully fulfilled 11 Public Disclosure Requests (PDR), ensuring
compliance with state transparency guidelines; these requests included statutory record

disclosures compiled alongside South Sound 911 reports and data extraction requests
utilizing the Flock safety system.

Department Leadership & Personnel Updates
The Town is currently working through the active recruitment process to hire a permanent
Chief of Police. To bridge the gap during this transition, the Town has entered into a
temporary Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of Roy. This contract will allow Roy
Police Chief Antista to assist the department with the review and approval of department
reports, as well as serve as our emergency contact with dispatch.
Operationally, the department has been operating on a true skeleton crew, consisting of
just two dayshift o icers and the assistant to the chief. Sta and leadership have been
continuously stretching department resources and adjusting the duty schedule as needed
to maintain seamless operations, fill critical shifts, and ensure complete public safety
coverage for the Eatonville community. The department has received applications for our
current opening for a lateral o icer, and sta are actively reviewing the resumes and
preparing to schedule oral board interviews.

Community Events & Youth Engagement
The department continued its partnership with the Pizza Wednesday Club on October 14,
2026. Although sta ing challenges meant no o icers were available to help serve pizza
slices this month, Kendra Morrison, the assistant to the chief, stepped in to provide
operational support by delivering and setting up protective tra ic cones, and handled onsite chaos coordination to guarantee a safe, organized, and fun environment for Eatonville's
youth.

Additionally, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the department assisted school
administrative sta during the annual Homecoming Serpentine. Along with high school
administration sta , EPD assisted with leading the homecoming serpentine, directing
tra ic, and keeping the kids safe as they paraded through town continuing this longstanding Eatonville tradition.
Beyond standard school functions, our team prioritized high-visibility community policing
throughout the Halloween season to foster positive relationships with local youth:
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Halloween Patrols: O icer Josh Smith worked the demanding swing shift on
Halloween night, providing high-visibility neighborhood patrols, interacting with
local families, and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters to maintain safety across
town corridors.

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Preschool Visit: O icer Shauna Anderson made a special surprise visit to the local
homeschool preschool, bringing holiday cheer directly to the children with custom
police stickers and festive treats.

October O icer Spotlight: Honk for Hadley & Bobby Birthday Parade
This month, the department proudly spotlights O icer Josh Smith for his leadership and
outreach e orts during a uniquely meaningful community event. On Sunday, October 18,
2026, at 2:00 PM, the Eatonville community gathered at Eatonville Park to host a special
birthday vehicle parade for two local girls, Hadley (turning 2) and Bobby (turning 3).
Because Hadley was undergoing intensive chemotherapy treatments, a traditional
celebration wasn't possible, prompting the community to coordinate a parade of cars,
trucks, and semis to bring the celebration to them.
O icer Smith represented the department at the park, using his patrol unit to help lead the
parade progression and subsequently managing tra ic control to maintain safety as the
convoy passed through the area. To make the day extra memorable, the police department
put together special birthday gift bags for the girls. Both Hadley and Bobby thoroughly
enjoyed the high-energy community engagement and were absolutely thrilled by the
flashing emergency lights on O icer Smith's patrol car, highlighting the profound impact of
compassionate local policing.

Planning Commission report to council
Meeting: October 19, 2026
Only item on the agenda was a discussion with Nick about potential Site Distance
Regulations. Commission requested that Nick come up with a figure that would be clearer
and narrative that would be more precise.
Bev Wilson, Chair