Steilacoom Town Administrator January 3 Report to Council

Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 3 report to the Town Council by clicking here. Following is a summary created by ChatGPT.

Administrative Updates

Upcoming Meetings:

• Town Council: January 7, 2025, at 6 PM (Hybrid) at Town Hall. Zoom link available.
• Planning Commission: January 13, 2025, at 6 PM at Town Hall.
• Preservation and Review Board: January 22, 2025, at 6 PM at Town Hall.
• Parks and Environment Advisory Committee: January 27, 2025, at 6 PM at Town Hall.
• Public Safety Advisory Committee: January 15, 2025, at 6 PM at the Public Safety Facility.

Community News

• 2025 Summer Concerts: Budget challenges have shifted funding to sponsorship and fundraising. Informational meeting: January 5, 2025, from 3-5 PM at Town Hall.
• The Cove at Chambers Bay: Revised application under review. Public process to follow.
• Dock Lift Station Project: Public comments accepted until January 20, 2025.

Community Services

• Preschool Enrollment: Openings in Junior and Little Explorers. Register via CivicRec.
• Volunteers Needed: Meal-site help for senior nutrition at the Community Center on Tuesdays.
• Senior Activities:
  • Mah Jongg: Tuesdays, 1–3 PM at the Community Center.
  • Bridge: Thursdays, 1 PM at the Community Center.
  • Bingo: Fridays after Lunch Bunch at the Community Center.
  • Ice Cream Social: Last Wednesday of each month at the Community Center.

Public Safety

• Weekly Incidents: 113 incidents, including medical aid, suspicious activity, and traffic stops.
• Levy Proposal Survey: Share your thoughts on adding a Public Safety Officer via the survey link provided.

Public Works

• Tribal Cultural Center and Museum: Completion expected February 28, 2025.
• Martin Street Reconstruction: Contractor mobilization anticipated mid-to-late January.
• Hazardous Trees: Removal of select hazardous trees in progress.

Events

• Blood Drive: January 21, 2025, at the Community Center, 9 AM–3 PM.
• Kiwanis Winter Winefest: February 1, 2025, at McGavick Conference Center. Proceeds support local community initiatives.

Assistance and Outreach

• Food Pantry and Compassion Closet: Weekly distributions on Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 AM, at Steilacoom Community Church. All are welcome.

For more details, visit the Town of Steilacoom’s official website or contact the Town Administrator’s Office.