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DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners witnessed the swearing in of newly elected commissioner Mike Spring; reviewed personnel policy; and discussed new workforce development and housing project during the January 10 meeting. Newly elected Port Commissioner Mike Spring was sworn into his position and elected as the new Port Commissioner Secretary. He also requested he be the new Task Force Board representative. Previously this position was held by Port Director Jennie Dickinson. T...
DAYTON–The Coalition for Youth and Families reviewed upcoming events and discussed preliminary results of recent community surveys at their regular meeting January 9. The coalition have several events over the next several months which are in the planning stage. The Key Leader event is scheduled for February; Guiding Good Choices Parent Workshop which is in coordination with the Pomeroy Coalition, date not specified; Drug Take Back Day April 27; and Hidden in Plain Sight May 15. The u...
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board considered implementing a new RCW for new-hire applicants and discussed a work-based credit program for high school students at the work session held on January 3. The board is considering a change to the personnel policy for new-hire applicants, in accordance with RCW 49.44.420, which states if a district requires drug screening for pre-employment, the district cannot discriminate against someone who tests positive for cannabis. "The legislature passed it, so i...
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board voted unanimously to put resolutions 2023-01 EPO and resolution 2023-02 Capital Levy on the ballot for the February 2024 Special Election at their December 6 meeting. The EPO is an Educational Program and Operations which funds the extracurricular activities for the students and also helps fund under-funded programs such as custodial, food programs, and transportation services. The replacement levy being put before voters is for $1.42 per $1,000 of assessed propert...
DAYTON–The City Council adopted the 2024 budget at the December 5 meeting and were advised Dollar General has stopped building, plus heard farewell messages from exiting Mayor Zac Weatherford and Council member Dain Nysoe. The Council also approved the authorization for the Mayor to approve amendments to the 2023 budget and approved December 26 as a paid holiday for city staff. Planning and Community Development representative Clark Posey gave the council and update that Dollar General has c...
DAYTON-The Economic and Development Strategy Committee met December 5 to discuss progress on its 2023 goals and establish top priorities for the next year. This year’s top projects included the Wastewater Treatment Facility progress, the new Parks and Rec District, Assisted Living, Childcare, and Broadband. This meeting was in person by RSVP only, and included approximately 55 people from the community representing different clubs, committees, and businesses dedicated to economic development. The purpose of the meeting, according to Jennie D...
DAYTON–The City Council unanimously approved raising water utility tax rates for overage consumption from 12% to 15% and approved Ordinance 2007 during the November 21 meeting. Ordinance 2008 relates to taxation of utility providers, amending certain sections of the Dayton Municipal Code, to change the 12% Utility tax to 15% on the gross income of those engaged in the distribution of water and wastewater operations. The increases in utility rates came after much consideration and review. H...
DAYTON–Problems with the heating system at the school campus were presented to the Dayton School Board at its November 15 meeting. Head Custodian John Delp informed the board of the recent system failure with the heating system. “Elementary, High School, and Gym are not talking to the main computer and need to be replaced,” he said. “The High School heat must be adjusted manually to maintain heat in the building. Elementary and the gym are functioning but they are not communicating to the main computer, so there is no set back time for night t...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard an update on Lyon's Ferry Marina and concerns regarding keeping the KOA Holiday branding at the November 8 meeting. The Port previously determined that the Lyon's Ferry Marina needs to install a minimum of 10 pull-through spaces and another bathroom facility to maintain the KOA Holiday branding. The cost was estimated at $1.2 million of which Port Director Jennie Dickinson budgeted $100,000. Grant applications for such a project is not due until Fe...
