February 19th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting 02/19/2026 06:00 PM

Call-in numbers 253-215-8782, 669-900-6833, 346-248-7799, 312-626-6799, 929-205-6099 or 301-715-8592, Webinar ID 882 5120 2134, Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88251202134 or via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4k9bA0lEEvsF6PSoDwjJvA/

Items with an asterisk (*) have been added or modified after the initial draft publication of the Agenda.

1. CALL TO ORDER/PRESENTATION TO THE FLAG: Mayor to call the meeting to order, lead the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance and conduct roll call.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: [This is an opportunity for members of the audience to address the Council. If you wish to address the Council, please sign in to be recognized by the Mayor. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Mayor may extend or further limit these time periods at her discretion. The Mayor may allow citizens to comment on individual agenda items outside of the public comment period at her discretion. Please submit written comments to City Hall in person at 7121 E. Loop Rd, via mail to PO Box 371, Stevenson, WA 98648 or via email to jenny.taylor@ci.stevenson.wa.us by noon the day of the meeting for inclusion in the council packet.]

3. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: [The Mayor may add agenda items or take agenda items out of order with the concurrence of the majority of the Council].

4. CONSENT AGENDA: The following items are presented for Council approval. [Consent agenda items are intended to be passed by a single motion to approve all listed actions. If discussion of an individual item is requested by a Council member, that item should be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately after approval of the remaining consent agenda items.]

• a)Minutes of January 15, 2026.

• b)Water Leak Adjustment Acct. 13200 - The Council is asked to authorize an adjustment for Account No. 13200. The excess usage was a result of a significant water leak on the customer's property, that has since been repaired. The requested leak forgiveness amount is $1,234.91, which exceeds the maximum allowance of $1,000 and therefore requires a vote by Council. Council is asked to authorize waiving $1,234.91 from Acct. 13200 due to a water leak. Motion: To approve the water leak adjustment in the amount of $1,234.91 for Account 13200.

  MOTION: To approve consent agenda items  a-b.

5. SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORT:

• a)Sheriff's Report - The Skamania County Sheriff's report for activity within Stevenson city limits for the prior month is presented for council review.

6. COUNCIL BUSINESS:

• a)Formal Acknowledgment of Resignation and Declaration of Vacancy – Formal Acknowledgment of Resignation of Councilmember Pat Rice and Declaration of Vacancy – Position #4 (Effective February 28, 2026)

  MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026 - 648 of the City Council of the City of Stevenson, Washington, declaring a vacancy in City Council Position No. 4 and establishing a process to fill said vacancy.

• b)Approval of Professional Services Agreement – Consideration and possible approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Prothman & Associates for City Administrator executive recruitment services.

  MOTION: Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Prothman & Associates for City Administrator executive recruitment services in the amount of $16,500, authorization of up to $3,500 for related expenses, and authorization of up to $12,000 for interim administrative placement services, for a total amount not to exceed $32,000.

• c)Sewer Ordinance Discussion – Discuss Moratorium and next steps.

  MOTION: Adopt an ordinance establishing a three-month moratorium on the implementation and enforcement of the Sewer Ordinance, effective immediately upon passage, to allow Council time for further review and analysis, and to schedule the required public hearing within the statutory timeframe.

• d)Discussion Council Meeting Recording and YouTube Posting Practices - Discussion regarding Council meeting recording formats and YouTube publication practices, including evaluation of public records retention obligations, storage and archiving protocols, associated costs, and operational impacts, with direction on future procedures.

• e)Vacation Rental Home Ordinance – Planning Commission Recommendations

  MOTION: Direct staff and legal counsel to prepare draft amendments to Chapter 5.20 consistent with the Planning Commission’s February 9, 2026 recommendations for Council review at a future meeting.

• f)Janitorial Office Cleaning Services

  MOTION: approval of personal services contract for MBO Cleaning for $532.43 starting March 1st and running month to month.

7. INFORMATION ITEMS:

• a)Financial Report - The Treasurer's Report and year-to-date revenues and expenses through the prior month are presented for council review.

8. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS:

• a)Jenny Taylor, Interim City Administrator

• b)Cody Rosander, Public Works Director

9. VOUCHER APPROVAL: Vouchers will be presented prior to the meeting for council review.

10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

11. ISSUES FOR THE NEXT MEETING: [This provides Council Members an opportunity to focus the Mayor and Staff’s attention on issues they would like to have addressed at the next council meeting.]

12. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: [This is an opportunity for members of the audience to address the Council for items discussed at the meeting.]

12. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor will adjourn the meeting.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS:

-March 5, 2026: Special Meeting and Executive Session re: City Council Position #4 Application Review

-March 19, 2026: Regular Council Meeting