In the minutes: Granite Falls Minutes, Flock camera (Sep 2)

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GRANITE FALLS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES

September 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Civic Center

City Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman
Council Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member David Griggs
Council Member Steven Glenn
Council Member Bruce Straughn

City Staff City Clerk Darla Wilkins
City Manager Jeff Balentine
Public Works Director Charles White

Consultants Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton
Consultant City Attorney Emily Guildner

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Matthew Hartman called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. FLAG SALUTE

Mayor Matthew Hartman led the Council, Staff and Audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.

3. ROLL CALL

City Clerk Darla Wilkins verbally called out the Council Member's names and took
note of the meeting attendance.

MOTION: Motion to excuse Council Member Tom FitzGerald, as he
mentioned at the last meeting that he would be absent tonight.

MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member David Griggs
SECONDER: | Council Member Bruce Straughn
AYES: Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member

Steven Glenn, Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member David Griggs,
Council Member Bruce Straughn

NAYS: None

RESULT: Passed

4. CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION: Motion to approve Consent Agenda.

MOVER: Council Member Steven Glenn
SECONDER: | Council Member Bruce Straughn
AYES: Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member

Steven Glenn, Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member David Griggs,
Council Member Bruce Straughn

NAYS: None

RESULT: Passed

Mayor Matthew Hartman read aloud the letter received from the Department of
Ecology for the 2025 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance
Award. The Mayor then presented the Wastewater Treatment Plant Staff with the
award.

4.a. AB 130-2026 Approval of August 5, 2026 Minutes

4.b. AB 131-2026 Approval of Work Session Minutes of August 12, 2026.

4.c._ AB 132-2026 Approval of August 19, 2026 Minutes

4.d. AB 133-2026 Approval of September 2, 2026 Claims Checks #416518
through 416552 totaling $609,001.51

4.e. AB 134-2026 Approval of August 1, 2026, through August 15, 2026,
Payroll Claims Consisting of Twenty-Two EFT's totaling $98,648.77

STAFF REPORTS
5.a. City Clerk

City Clerk Darla Wilkins mentioned there was a problem with the city's
website. However, the City took action quickly to resolve it once informed of
the issue.

5.b. Capitol Path Consulting Performance Summary June—July 2026

Shared for informational purposes.
5.c. Planning

Community Development Director Amy Hess was absent from the
meeting.

5.d.. Public Works

Public Works Director Charles White commented on the following:

e ERTS report (outside city limits)
e Annual earthen dam inspection
e LiDAR project (Snohomish County)
© 400 block of Alder PL (sewer issue)
e Nighttime water-main flushing (Suncrest Farms)
e Project updates:
o Boys & Girls Club (parking lot)
o Pedestrian Improvements (RRFBs)
o Union/Kentucky Overlay
o Legion Park (kick-off meeting)
o Drinking Water Well Rehab

5.e. Passports Dashboard

City Manager Jeff Balentine gave a financial update on the passport office

and mentioned the TWIC/TSA training will kick off on September 17th.
5.4f. State of the City - 2026 Chamber of Commerce Presentation

City Manager Jeff Balentine mentioned on the 20th a presentation on the
State of the City was given to the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce. He
provided a copy of the presentation in the packet.

5.g. City Manager Staff Report

City Manager Jeff Balentine had nothing additional to add to his report.

5.h. Purchasing and Claims Report - January 1 through August 26, 2026 -
Resolution 2026-03

City Manager Jeff Balentine gave a brief overview on the August close.
5.i. Consultant Police Chief

Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton commented on the following:

Calls for service for the month

e Mental health and crisis responses

e Flock camera registration

e Public service announcement (school)

PUBLIC COMMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS-NON-ACTION ITEMS

Scott Bower, Granite Falls, provided comments.

NEW BUSINESS

7.a. AB 135-2026 Granite Falls Prevention Coalition Update
Jared Pierce

Jared Pierce, Coordinator with the Granite Falls Prevention Coalition,
provided an update to the Council on what they do, what they have been
working on and how they are helping the community.

7.b. AB 136-2026 Indiana / Kentucky Avenue LID Project Update

Public Works Director Charles White gave an update on the Kentucky &
Indiana Low Impact Development (LID) improvement project, which included
the following slides:

e Project Background & Purpose
e Project Location

e Project Improvements

e Funding Sources

e Current Expenditures

e Remaining Project Items

e Summary

8. CURRENT BUSINESS

There were no Current Business items.

9. MAYOR'S COMMENT (5 MINUTES)
Mayor Matthew Hartman commented on the following:

¢ Gerry James Memorial (Saturday at the new Fire Dept. 3-5 p.m.)
e No work session meeting next Wednesday

10. COUNCIL COMMENTS (15 MINUTES)
Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member David Griggs commented on the following:

¢ 9/11 Program (10 a.m. at new fire department)
e 9/24 American Legion - V.A. Suicide Awareness Program (community
center)

Council Member Steven Glenn commented on the following:

e First day of school

¢ Crosswalks

¢ Volunteers

e Check on your neighbors

Council Member Bruce Straughn commented on the following:

¢ Crosswalks

e Public works building (apron paving)

11. CITY MANAGER (5 MINUTES)
City Manager Jeff Balentine commented on the following:

© Issaquah jail (ILA)

e Jail services increase

© City Audit (October/November this year)

e Public works installed new signage 5K route (map)

® Flock policy contract

e State of the City (thanked Chamber of Commerce & Buzz Inn)
e Road closures (none to report)

e Legion Park presentation ranking (this week)

12. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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