11 12 2014 Agenda Packet
AGENDA
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
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reports, resolutions, ordinances, etc. Note: some agenda items mattachments.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval ACTION
Special Presentations- none scheduled
4.
Public Comment
5.
the meeting recorder. Comment topics should not appear elsewhere on the
agenda. Time (three minutes per speaker) and the number of speak
are limited and may be adjusted to meet agenda requirements.
6. Consent Agenda ACTION
a. Minutes; Regular Meeting October 28, 2014 & Study Session October 29,
2014
Payables Checks #
b.
Public Hearing- Ad Valorem Tax Rate Budget Year 2015
7.
New Business
8.
Ordinance No. 990, Setting Ad Valorem Property Tax for 2015 ACTION
a.
10 min Presenter: Teresa Mattson
Attachments: Staff Report, Ordinance No. 990, Levy Certification, Public
Notice
9. Old Business none scheduled
Council and Mayor
10.
Councilmember Foster represents Yelm on the following committees.
Thurston County Solid Waste
Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Councilmember Baker represents Yelm on the following committees.
Intercity Transit Board Yelm Adult Community Center
Councilmember Isom represents Yelm on the following committees.
Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Economic Development
Council Committee
(TRPC)
Yelm Finance Committee
Councilmember Littlefield represents Yelm on the following committees.
Councilmember Wood represents Yelm on the following committees.
Yelm Transportation Committee
(TRPC) Transportation Policy
Board
TComm 911 Admin Board
Councilmember Garmann represents Yelm on the following committees.
Yelm Transportation Committee Thurston County Law and
Justice
Councilmember Hendrickson represents Yelm on the following
committees.
Medic One Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
Mayor Harding represents Yelm on the following committees.
Thurston County Economic Yelm Finance Committee
Development Council
Yelm Emergency Operations
Board
Yelm Transportation Committee
Yelm Economic Development
Committee
(TRPC) Transportation Policy
Board
11. Executive Session- none scheduled
Correspondence (Correspondence is available upon request)
12.
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce, November 2014
United Way of Thurston County Enewsletter, November 4, 2014
Thurston County Coalition Against Trafficking, October 31, 2014
13. Adjourn
Upcoming Meetings
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
CITY OF YELM
MEETING INFORMATION
Public comments are welcome. However, in order to proceed with s
time per speaker is limited to 3 minutes and the number of speak
public comment portion of the meeting should not be associated with measures or topics appearing
elsewhere on the agenda and should not address topics for which
are anticipated.
It ibilities. If you are a
person with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodation
government processes or activities, please contact Janine Schnep
working days prior to the scheduled event. The City of Yelm is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are availabl
www.ci.yelm.wa.us
Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes
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YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014MINUTES
1.MayorHardingcalled the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
2.Roll CallPresent: J. W. Foster, Joe Baker,Bob Isom, Tracey Wood, Ken Garmann
and Russ Hendrickson.
14-090 MOTION BY BOB ISOM CONFIRMING THEAPPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER
LITTLEFIELD TO YELM CITY COUNCIL POSITION #4 FOR THE TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2015. CARRIED.
b.Mayor Harding administered the Oath of Office to Jennifer Littlefield andshe took
her seat as a Councilmember.
c.Agenda Approval
14-091MOTION BYRUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVINGTHE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED.CARRIED.
4.Special Presentations –
Relay for Life presentation to local sponsors-
Mayor Harding along with Relay for Life Captain, Sonia Ramirez and Co-Captain
Teresa Mattson presented plaques to: the City of Yelm Wellness program for the
$250 registration fee, City of Yelm for the best tent décor awardedto Judy Butler
and Janine Schnepf;Mr. Doug’s Family Restaurant for sponsoring the team
banner, Gamer Graph-X Sports for partial sponsorship of the team t-shirts, Todd
& Ericka Stancil & The Rainier Ringers for their $1,240 monetary donation and
Yelm Wal-MartSupercenter for $100 in gift cards for use at Wal-Mart. Mayor
Hardingthanked everyone for hisor her involvement in the Relay for Life. The
City of Yelm team raised $3173.79. Mayor Harding thanked Sonia and Teresa for
all their hard work to organize such a successful event.
South Thurston Economic Development Initiative Update (STEDI)-Michael
Cade, Thurston County EDC Executive Director-
Michael Cade, Executive Director of the EDC, introduced Lisa Smith, Executive
Director of Enterprise for Equity and Fred Evander, Planner for the Thurston
Regional Planning Council. Mr. Cade gave a special thanks toMayorHarding and
City Administrator Shelly Badgerfor their work intheSTEDI program. Mayor
Harding challenged Mr. Cade about four years ago to think about economic
development differently and bring economic development resources out to
communities that really need it.The South Thurston County Small Business
Resource Guide was handed out to council. The matrix helps South Thurston
County business owners identify local and regional resources that exist to help
them expand their knowledge base and grow their business. The STEDI group
meets once a month and rotates the meeting location throughout the cities that
collaboratewith STEDI. Lisa Smith stated her office is located in Olympia but
serves, Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties. Enterprise for
Equity’s focusis on business training and technical assistance. They also offer
micro loans up to $25,000 for business start up. Forty percent of people served
are in rural areas. Rural entrepreneurship is at the core of what makes cities
strong. Fred Evander elaborated on the resources that STEDI brings from the
north part of the counties to the and south counties for business opportunities.
Yelm is doing very good stuff in their community. Mayor Harding stated the
resources are valuable and much needed in all areas. STEDI brings hope for the
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businesses that might not otherwise have the resources available to them. There
is a renewed enthusiasm for their businesses. CouncilmemberFosterattended a
presentation on the Washington TourismAlliance and asked how that works with
the STEDI program. Mr. Cade stated that the Thurston County Visitor &
Convention Bureauis a critical partner in the STEDI program. Tourism is an
important part of the local economy. Shelly Badger is Yelm’s representative on the
STEDI group and stated the group provides education of resources to one another
and a renewed excitement about South Countyand the opportunities available to
them. Councilmember Isom asked why the Work Force Development is not on the
listas a resource. Mr. Cade said they should be at the table;they are on the
mailing list but have not been able to attend.
5.Public Comment –
Preston Collins, Yelm resident, applied for Council Position #4 and was very
disappointed to hear of the appointmentto Council Position #4 in the Nisqually
Valley News and on the Council Agenda.Mr. Collinsdid not receive any formal
notice from the City stating the position had been filled. Mr. Collins objected to
the way the appointment of Jennifer Littlefield to Council Position #4 has been
handled and requested that all the candidate’s names be made public. He would
also like disclosure of the proceedings of the selection process in writing through
our local news media. Mr. Collins asked if his application was considered for the
position. Mayor Harding explained that the Councilmember’s were given all
applications for review. All seven applications were given the same due process.
The process was publically announced and outlined at the last council meeting,
whichwas recorded. Councilmember Isom responded to the attack on the Council
integrity by stating that Mr. Collins’ application was considered heavily as part of
the review process. Every application was reviewed carefully in the process. Mayor
Harding stated there were seven great applicants applying for Council Position #4.
Mr. Collins would have liked a personal response from the City acknowledging
receipt of his application.
6.Consent Agenda
Minutes – Regular Meeting October 14, 2014
Payables – Checks #63468 - #63532 Totaling $573,230.06.
YCP, Annual Christmas in the Park, December 5 & 6, 2014, Open to thePublic
14-092MOTION BY TRACEY WOODAPPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing –none scheduled
8.New Business –
a.Contract Award Stetz Construction, Inc. –Yelm Community Center
Project Phase 1
Shelly Badgerstated that Council authorized BCRA to begin the design of Phase 1
of the Yelm Community Center on February 5, 2014. The scope of work included
full design through thebid process and some limited construction services. The
final design of the Community Center was complete at the end of August 2014,
and went to bid on September 5, 2014 and September 12, 2014. Fourteen bids
were opened on September 25, 2014. Stetz Constructioncame in at the lowest
price. References for Stetz Construction have been checked and BCRA’s letter of
recommendation is included. Councilmember Isom asked what exactly are we
getting in Phase 1 for the 2.2 million. Ms. Badger stated a 5,000 square feet
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facility with a commercial grade kitchen, large open multi use room that can be
divided into two rooms, interior and exterior access to the kitchen for community
events and the site improvements like the parking lot and landscaping.
Councilmember Isom wanted to make sure that wehad a building that we can
move in ready when we have spent the 2.2 million. Councilmember asked about
the references given for Stetz Construction. Mayor Harding stated the City is
required to follow the lowest responsive bid process, all the references were
checked,and the few negative comments were not enough to reject the bid. We
have to either accept the bid from the lowest bidder or not do the project. Ms.
Badger stated the references were the most recent relevant projects done by
Stetz Construction.
14-093 MOTION BY BOB ISOMAUTHORIZING MAYOR HARDING TO SIGN A
CONTRACTWITH STETZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF (ONE
MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
SIXTY NINE DOLLARS) $1,879,869.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
RELATED TO THE YELM COMMUNITY CENTER PHASE 1 PROJECT. CARRIED.
b.BCRA Contract Amendment #1,- Yelm Community Center Project Phase 1
Shelly Badgerstated in February of 2014, Council authorized BCRA to begin full
design of the Community CenterProject. The initial scope of work with BCRA
included full design and limited construction management services. In August of
2014, the design was complete and the project was bid in September of 2014.
The Amendment No. 1 includes increased construction management services for
the entire length of the project. CouncilmemberWood asked why this amount
was notincluded in the original contract. Ms. Badger stated because it was the
beginning of the design. The evolution of the design provides more information
that warrants additional services. Mayor Harding added that the dollar amounts
of the bids wereunknown and so things have been done in phases,as the money
is available.
14-094 MOTION BY JW FOSTER AUTHORIZING MAYOR HARDING TO SIGN
AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH BCRA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUIRED TO
COMPLETE PHASE 1 OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY CENTER. CARRIED.
9.Old Business –none scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Foster asked for a quick update on the Mosman Ave.Project.
Ms. Badger stated the project is still within the construction window.
Councilmember Foster attended the Nisqually River Council meeting in Pac Forest.
On October 18, attended the Salmon Festival in Eatonville, whichwas a successful
event. On October 20, attended the Exit Interview with city staff and the
Washington State Auditor’s Office, which was informative and reinforced his
opinion of the fine work,our city staff does especially when it comes to keeping a
clean audit. CouncilmemberFoster also attended the Visitors & Convention Bureau
presentation on the Washington Tourism Alliance.
Councilmember Bakerattended the Yelm Adult Community Center meeting and
reported their finances are doing good due in part to fundraisers they have had
recently. Councilmember Baker also attendedthe IntercityTransit Board meeting
where they discussed strategic planning, Junior/Seniorrecruiting to theCitizens
Advisory Committee and Pension planning.
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Councilmember Isomattended the State Auditor’s Exit Interview and was
impressed with the way Yelm is doing things and thankedstaff for a job well
done. He alsoattended a TRPC Sub Committee and discussed the regionalization
of services in the County.
Councilmember Littlefieldattended her last Planning Commission meeting and
will miss that group, it was a great experience,but looks forward to Council’s
review of the Unified Development Code (UDC) since the Planning Commission has
spent a lot of time working on it.Mayor Harding thanked Councilmember Littlefield
for the work she did on the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Garmannalong with members of the Thurston County Law and
Justice Committee attended a tour ofthe Accountable Restitution Center (ARC)
building. The facility was approved by the County Commissioners then constructed
and then turned over to the Sheriff’s Office without any operating budget so the
building has been empty for the last five years. There isan operating cost of about
$500,000 a year to operate and maintain the building.
Councilmember Hendricksonattended the Yelm Emergency Operations Board
meeting and they discussed Flood Hazards, the Ebola outbreak and the Hazardous
Mitigation Plan Update. Councilmember Hendrickson also attended the Medic One
meeting and the Exit Audit at City Hall with the State Auditor and city staff.
Mayor Harding attended the Exit Interview with the Auditor and staff and
reported that the City has a few things to work on procedurally but City finances
are in order. Mayor Harding attended the Thurston County Economic Development
Council/BRCFinance Committee meeting and worked on a draft presentation of
development goals. Mayor Harding has served on this board for nine years. When
he joined the committee, the annual budget was less than $300,000 and now its
3.3 million dollars. Mayor Harding thanked the Council for the vote of unity for
our new Councilmember and welcomed Councilmember Littlefield.
Councilmember Baker wanted to take a minute to recognize all the boy scouts in
the audience tonight.
Mayor Harding invited the scouts to ask any questions or make a comment about
the meeting.
A high school student from the audience asked if there was anythingthat he could
do as a citizen. Mayor Harding invited the young man to stay after the meeting to
talk with him.
A boy scout asked about the trail and the litter left on the trail. Mayor Harding
stated there are volunteer groups that get together and pick up trash.
Councilmember Littlefield asked where the troop is from. Theyare Troop #643 out
of McKenna.
11. Executive Session – none scheduled
12.Correspondence included –
AWC Legislative Bulletin #18, October 17, 2014
Ask Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC), October 2014
Williams Washington Expansion Project Update-Third Quarter 2014
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Notice to reschedule Yelm City Council meeting from Tuesday, November
11, 2014 to Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce November Forum & Luncheon, Wednesday,
November 12, 2014 11:30-1, Prairie Hotel-Yelm
Thurston Regional Planning Council Friday, November 7, 2014 8:30am – 10:30am
Thurston PSE Update, October 27, 2014
Small Business Workshop Thursday, November 6, 2014 8-9:00 am Tenino
Thurston Economic Development Council Upcoming, Events October 27, 2014
13.Adjourn7:10pm.
___________________________ Attest: _________________________
Ron Harding, Mayor Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF YELM
PUBLIC HEARINGREVENUE SOURCES
AD VALOREM TAX RATE
BUDGET YEAR 2015
The City of Yelm has scheduled a Public Hearing to receivecomment on the
Revenue Sources for the2015Budget, as part of the Wednesday, November 12,
2014City Council meeting. The Public Hearing will consider PropertyTax Rates
(Ad Valorem) for collection in 2015. The meeting will be held at the Yelm Public
Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Ave.
For additional information, please contact Janine Schnepf, (360) 458 -8402
It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people
with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability in need of accommodations to
conduct business or to participate in government processes or activities, please
contact Janine Schnepf at (360) 458-8402at least 5 working days prior to the
scheduled event.
Janine Schnepf, City Clerk
Published: Nisqually ValleyNews, October 31 and November 7, 2014
PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Distribution:
City Council Packets:
Mayor:Ron Harding
Councilmembers:JW Foster
Joe Baker
Robert Isom
Jennifer Littlefield
Tracey Wood
Ken Garmann
Russ Hendrickson
City AdministratorShelly Badger
Newspaper of RecordNisqually Valley News
Posted Yelm City Hall
Yelm Timberland Library
Js/legals/2015
Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 990 Ad Valorem
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City of Yelm
STAFF REPORT
To:Mayor Ron Harding& Yelm City Council
From:Teresa Mattson, Treasurerand Janine Schnepf, City Clerk
Date:November 1,2015 (for Nov 12thCouncil Meeting)
Subj:Setting Ad Valorem Property Tax for 2015
Recommendation
Motion to approve Ordinance No.990setting the amount fixed as Ad Valorem for the
regular levy of property tax necessary to raise revenues for essential expenditures for
the City of Yelm for the fiscal year 2015.
Background
Thephrase ad valorem is Latin for "according to value". In the case of municipal
property taxes, property owners have their property assessed on a periodic basis by a
public tax assessor. The assessed value of the property is then used to compute an
annual tax, which is levied on the owner byhis or hermunicipality
.
The legislative body must hold a public hearingand discuss any increases in property
tax revenues that are being considered.The publichearing and the vote on the property
tax ordinance may be done at the same meeting.
In order to setthe property tax rates they must beidentified in the adopting ordinance
both by the dollar and percentage increase amounts and certified with the county by a
th
November 30deadline.
Cities with a population of less than 10,000 can increase their levy amountby one
percent without a vote(highest lawful levy calculation).Normally, taxes on new
construction are exempt from the lid/limit factor and may be added to the tax levy that is
being requested.However, this is only if the statutory maximum levy rate times the
assessed value of the city exceeds the highest lawful maximum. The city has not
exceeded this for several years due to the economic recession.
Current Situation
The assessed valuation of the City increased approximately $36,842,447over the
previous year, therefore increasingone factorin the formula for determining the rate
(statutory rate limit x assessed value per $1,000). The new levy rate will be $1.6843100
per $1,000 of assessed valuation.This levy rate includes a councilmanicreduction of
1% to City of Yelm property owners.
Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 990 Ad Valorem
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CITY OF YELM
ORDINANCE NO. 990
(RCW 84.55.120)
AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF YELMSETTING THE AMOUNT FIXED
AS ADVALOREM FOR THE REGULAR LEVY OF PROPERTYTAX
NECESSARY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR ESSENTIAL EXPENDITURES
FOR THE CITY OF YELMFOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015.
WHEREAS, the City Councilof the City of Yelmmet and considered its budget
for the calendar year 2015; and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing to consider the 2014regular
property tax levy rate was held as part of the regular city council meeting on
Wednesday, November 12, 2014;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Councilof the City of Yelmdo ordain as follows:
Section 1. The Yelm City Council determined that the City of Yelm
$1,112,055in order to
requires a regular levy in the amount of
discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the city.
This amount is derived using the state-assessed property
values,and amounts resulting from the addition of new
construction, improvements to propertyand includes a
councilmanic reduction of 1% from amounts authorized by law.
$16,203,450.
Section 2. State Assessed Utility Value reported at As required
by RCW 84.55.120 to report, The City of Yelm actual levy amount
$1,048,319.74
from the previous year was . The dollar amount of
the increase over the actuallevy amount from the previous year
$63,735.266.07975%.
shall be , which is a percentage increase of
This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new
construction, improvements to property, any increase in the value
of state assessed property, any annexations that have occurred
and refunds made.
Section 3. ACertified Budget request or estimate is filed with the County
Legislative Authority, separate from this ordinance. As required by
RCW 84.52.020, that filing certifies the totalamount to be levied
by the regular property tax levyon the Department of Revenue
providedform for this purpose, REV 64 0100, “Levy
Certification”. Certification is made in a manner prescribed by the
County Legislative Authority.
Section 4.Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective five days
following passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
Section 5.
clause, or phrase of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional
or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance.
th
ADOPTED this 12day of November, 2014.
_____________________________ _______________________
Ron Harding, Mayor Jennifer Littlefield
Councilmember
____________________________ _______________________
JW Foster Tracey Wood
Councilmember Councilmember
____________________________ _______________________
Joe Baker Ken Garmann
Councilmember Councilmember
____________________________ _______________________
Bob Isom Russ Hendrickson
Councilmember Councilmember
Authenticated:
__________________________
Janine Schnepf, City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED; November 12, 2014
PUBLISHED: Nisqually Valley News, November 21, 2014
Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 990 Ad Valorem
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Levy Certification
Submit this document to the county legislative authority on or before November 30 of the year preceding
the year in which the levy amounts are to be collected and forward a copy to the assessor.
In accordance with RCW 84.52.020, I,Janine Schnepf,
(Name)
City Clerk, forCity of Yelm, do hereby certify to
(Title)(District Name)
theThurstonCounty legislative authority that theYelm City Council
(Name of County)(Commissioners, Council, Board, etc.)
2015
of said district requests that the following levy amounts be collected inas provided in the district’s
(Year of Collection)
11/12/14
budget, which was adopted following a public hearing held on:
(Date of Public Hearing)
Regular Levy:$1,112,055.00
total
(State the dollar amount to be levied)
Excess Levy:
total
(State the dollar amount to be levied)
Refund Levy:
total
(State the dollar amount to be levied)
Signature: Date:
For tax assistance or to request this document in an alternate format, visit http://dor.wa.gov/content/taxes/property/default.aspx
or call (360) 534-1400.Teletype (TTY) users may call (360) 705-6718.
REV 64 0100e (w) (10/12/10)
Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 990 Ad Valorem
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CITY OF YELM
PUBLIC HEARINGREVENUE SOURCES
AD VALOREM TAX RATE
BUDGET YEAR 2015
The City of Yelm has scheduled a Public Hearing to receivecomment on the
Revenue Sources for the2015Budget, as part of the Wednesday, November 12,
2014City Council meeting. The Public Hearing will consider PropertyTax Rates
(Ad Valorem) for collection in 2015. The meeting will be held at the Yelm Public
Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Ave.
For additional information, please contact Janine Schnepf, (360) 458 -8402
It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people
with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability in need of accommodations to
conduct business or to participate in government processes or activities, please
contact Janine Schnepf at (360) 458-8402at least 5 working days prior to the
scheduled event.
Janine Schnepf, City Clerk
Published: Nisqually ValleyNews, October 31 and November 7, 2014
PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Distribution:
City Council Packets:
Mayor:Ron Harding
Councilmembers: JW Foster
Joe Baker
Robert Isom
Jennifer Littlefield
Tracey Wood
Ken Garmann
Russ Hendrickson
City Administrator Shelly Badger
Newspaper of RecordNisqually Valley News
Posted Yelm City Hall
Yelm Timberland Library
Agenda Item 12. Correspondence
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Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce November 2014
What's Happening
Upcoming
Events
Welcome Casey Cochrane
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director,
November 7
succeeding Cecelia Jenkins
Activities Committee
Meeting
We are excited to announce that
Mr. Dougs Restaurant
Casey Cochrane will be our new
Executive Director, to succeed our
8 am
retiring fearless leader and friend
Cecelia.
Casey has innovative ideas and a
strong desire to lead our
community in finding ways to make Yelm the epicenter
of Thurston County. He is committed to bringing forth a
November 12
creative mind while celebrating the community and it's
Chamber Forum &
values. Casey, raised on a farm in Eastern Washington,
Luncheon
understands our hard working members and has a strong
Prairie Hotel &
sense of smaller city living and member development.
Conference Center
Casey has worked with city leadership in other
11:30 a.m.
capacities and will be a great liaison to other chambers,
Note change from
civic leaders and the like.
Tuesday to Wednesday
for this forum only
Next Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce
Forum & Luncheon
Agenda Item 12. Correspondence
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November 13
November 12, 2014
Cash Mob at Sunbird
11:30 am
Shopping Center
Prairie Hotel & Conference Center
4:30-6:30 p.m.
ESD's Shared Work Program: Keeping
November 17
momentum when business slows
Registration closes
Presented by Chad Pearson
3 p.m. for Christmas
Subheading
in the Park Parade
It can happen to any business: Demand for your
product or service slips. Maybe the market goes in
the tank. All you know is your business is in a fix
and you've got hard decisions to make. You don't
want to lay off your skilled employees, but what
else can you do to cut costs? Employment Security
has an alternative called the "Shared Work
November 20
Program". Learn why more than 96% of enrolled
Yelm Community
employers wou ld recommend it to other
Education
businesses.
Foundation/Chamber
Education Committee
Chad Pearson grew up in Gig Harbor, WA and is a
TwinStar Credit Union
proud WSU Cougar. After
8 a.m.
representing two
different private
employers in the
hospitality industry up
and down the West coast
November 27-28
for 20 years, he
Chamber of
exchanged the sunshine
Commerce office
and smog of Southern
closed for
California for the rain and
Thanksgiving
fog of Olympia in 2011.
Mr. Pearson now travels Washington promoting
the Employment Security Department's "Shared
Work Program" to employers. Mr. Pearson likes 60s
muscle cars and dislikes lasagna.
Learn More
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Member Spotlight
spots available
Agenda Item 12. Correspondence
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Every month, at our
Better Know a Business:
Chamber forum &
luncheon, we invite one
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please email us!
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vehicles. Conveniently located in Yelm Washington,
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hybrids.
Brown's Car Care is located at 16510 106th Avenue,
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Member Question:
How do I use my week of free
advertising on the Electronic Reader
Board?
With your new and renewal membership, you get a
week of free advertising on our readerboard at the
corner of Yelm Highway and Killion.
You can redeem this special offer by contacting our
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will set your advertisement up. For the free week of
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That message center sees around 15,000 potential
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this free offer!
Success in the New Economy
At last month's forum, CTE Director Teri Pablo shared
with us this video, entitled 'Success in the New
Economy'. If you'd like to view this video in its entirety
or share with others, you may do so here.
Success in the New Economy
The CTE program is always looking for more volunteers.
Please contact our office if you'd like more information
to how you can help!
Thank your customer, tell them how valuable they are to you,
but don't go overboard. Insincerity is easy to spot.
Sincerely,
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 444
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-6608
www.yelmchamber.com
Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce | 138 Prairie Park Lane | Yelm, WA
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United Way
of Thurston County
Celebrate generosity through
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Now, we have #GivingTuesday,
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On Tuesday, December 2,
2014, charities, families,
businesses, community centers,
and students around the world will come together for one
common purpose: .
#GivingTuesday is not a new platform, but a call to action to
encourage more, better and smarter giving during the
holiday season. The success of #GivingTuesday depends on
the collective efforts of our community. This year, United
Way of Thurston County is using #GivingTuesday as a
platform to inspire personal philanthropy in our community.
United Way envisions a prosperous, safe and healthy
community, and is dedicated to solving community problems
together. With an emphasis on education, income and health,
United Way invests in targeted programs that help vulnerable
children, families, and adults.
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Why does this matter? Well, United Way relies on the
community's generosity to keep its mission strong. As
catalysts for change, United Way convenes people and
resources to generate solutions that go back to supporting
the common good. Money raised in Thurston County through
United Way stays local. As a result, United Way makes it easy
to make one contribution and invest in many agencies.
When thinking about #GivingTuesday this holiday season,
think about how you can best help your community through
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a gift to United Way. Find a way for your family, community,
company or organization to come together to give something
more, either through time, a donation or awareness. Then
tell everyone you know about how you are giving. Here are a
few great ways to give back on #GivingTuesday.
Double Your Donation through United Way. Text
"UNITED" to 55155.
Shop Amazon Smile this holiday season & choose
United Way of Thurston County to make a donation.Click image to view RSVP info.
Volunteer during the holiday season by visiting
Volunteer Connection.
Give through your workplace (CFD # 0316736)
Upcoming Events
Click here to see who we fund.
December 4
Women's Leadership Council
Shelter Shower. Click HERE for
more info.
February 7
Straight from the Heart event.
Click HERE for more info.
Volunteer Corner
Women's Leadership Council hosts 6th
Operation Santa:
Annual Shelter Shower in December
Operation Santa provides
new toys and clothes to
over 500 low-income
children in the Rochester
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United Way of Thurston County's Women's area. Individuals, families,
Leadership Council will host its 6th Annual community groups, and
th
Shelter Shower event on December 4. Each businesses are needed to
year, the WLC sponsors a local shelter to help adopt a family or donate
collect donations, food, clothing and other goods new toys and clothes to the
for the winter season. Santa Store.
This year's Shelter Shower recipient is Family
Agency: ROOF Community
Support Center's 'Pear Blossom Place', a local shelter that
Services
recently opened in July. The shelter supports six rooms with
Need Type: In-Kind
28 beds for families with children and includes seven
Contact: Gabrielle Davis
subsidized apartments for 32 more families who qualify.
Phone: (360) 273-6375
Community members helped furnish and stock the rooms
with bunk beds, kitchens, bathrooms and dining tables to
ensure a safe, healthy and 'home-like' environment for the
new families at Pear Blossom Place. However, FSC still seeks
donations to supply the rooms with much needed items.
"We're so grateful for those who helped us open the new
shelter," said FSC Executive Director, Schelli Slaugther.
"We're now able to provide more rooms and amenities to
families who need it; unfortunately many homeless families
are in still need of shelter 24/7.
According to a yearlong census released in April, 1,584
Thurston County children enrolled in school were recorded
homeless compared to the 1,123 students in 2013.
Please join the Women's Leadership Council and Family
Support Center on December 4, from 5:30 pm to 7:30
pm at the Heritage Room in Olympia (604 Water
Street SW) for an evening of philanthropy, networking and
education in support of the Family Support Center. Guests
wishing to help Family Support Center can bring a donated
item from the FSC wish list. Tickets are $30/per person and
available for purchase online at www.unitedway-
thurston.org/shelter-shower. Heavy appetizers and drinks will
be provided.
For more information, call Michelle Rodriguez at (360) 943-
2773 ext. 13 or email.
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