TOWN OF ALMIRA
COUNCIL MEETING
August 11th, 2026
7 pm
PRESENT: Jed Brink, CP Ferris, Jan Tuttle, Brandy Yearout, Michelle Blair (Clerk/Treasurer), Jason Evers (Mayor), Tim Jennings (Public works superintendent).
GUESTS: Shari Miller (EDC), Scott and Linda Smith, LCSO Christian
Mayor Pro Tem Larson called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
A motion was made to approve July Council minutes. A second motion was made. All in favor.
LCSO Christian went over the July Incident Report for Almira.
Shari Miller informed the council and guests about an upcoming Farm Equipment grant available to area farmers next month. She also wanted Almira to host a mayor meeting in October.
NUISANCE REPORT: There were 3 complaints regarding overgrown, unkept yards in town. Nuisance Officer will get the information from Town Clerk and send out the appropriate letters to the residents.
Mayor Jason took over the meeting at 7:12pm.
STAFF UPDATES: Town Clerk: We have been working and meeting with the Department of Ecology, Department of Commerce, and the Small Communities Initiative to expedite the Lift Station Project. The request to extend the dates and loan amount have been requested. Water meters seemed to go much smoother this past reading. She had kept a copy of the reads from the previous month to verify the totals. Public Works Superintendent: 3 new water meters were replaced, and water lines were repaired on North 5th street. Lift Station is still in the works. Street work will start taking place August 12th and continue throughout the month.
OLD BUSINESS: Town Dump. Ordinance 599 (town dump keys fines and penalties) was reintroduced after the Town Clerk amended the previous draft. A motion was made to approve. A second motion was made. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS: Letter of support for the PCC rail lines.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A
PAY BILLS: A motion was made to approve paying bills. A second motion was made. All in favor.
ADJOURN: A motion was made to adjourn. A second motion was made. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm.
Approved this 8th day of September 2026
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Jason Evers, Mayor