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11 12 2014 Agenda Packet AGENDA YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014, 6:00 P.M. Website Viewing: Clicking on agenda items will open associated d 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 Page 1 of 5 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 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 2 of 5 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 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 3 of 5 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. Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 4 of 5 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 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 5 of 5 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 Page 1 of 5 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 Page 2 of 5 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. Agenda Item 8. a. Ordinance No. 990 Ad Valorem Page 3 of 5 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 Page 4 of 5 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 Page 5 of 5 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 Page 1 of 10 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 Page 2 of 10 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 Visit our Events Calendar! Member Spotlight spots available Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 3 of 10 Every month, at our Better Know a Business: Chamber forum & luncheon, we invite one Brown's Car Care of our members to share a bit about their Brown's Car Care business. This is a 3-5 has been a minute timeslot for you member of the to highlight what's Yelm Area special and unique about your business. If Chamber of you're interested in Commerce since showcasing yourself, 2005, and a please email us! patron member since 2011! Brown's Car Care specializes in the service of all vehicles. Conveniently located in Yelm Washington, they service vehicles from Tacoma, Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Dupont, and King County. Brown's Car Care can cover all of your automotive needs, whether it's Motorhome or RV Repair, auto maintenance, or just a vehicle check up. They specialize in ALL makes and models including hybrids. Brown's Car Care is located at 16510 106th Avenue, Yelm, WA 98597. 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 office either by phone (458-6608) or email and we will set your advertisement up. For the free week of advertising, we use your logo and contact information. If you don't have a logo ready, we can still make your advertisement look great! That message center sees around 15,000 potential customers every day, so you want to be sure to use Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 4 of 10 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 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 5 of 10 United Way of Thurston County Celebrate generosity through Share this e-newsletter #GivingTuesday with five friends! Each year in November, we Want to share United Way spend one day dedicated to news with your friends, family giving thanks. We also spend and colleagues? It's easy! two days receiving great deals! Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. 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. Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 6 of 10 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 Click image to view full report. 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 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 7 of 10 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. Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 8 of 10 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 9 of 10 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 10 of 10