Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Chambers & Zoom
March 14, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.
Council comments may be submitted via email to councilcomments@cityofcheney.org or by dropping off written comments in the drop box at Cheney City Hall, 609 2nd St. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. In-person and virtual participants will have the opportunity to comment during the meeting. If you want to provide verbal comments during the meeting, please email councilcomments@cityofcheney.org by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting and provide the topic you would like to speak about.
The Police Department is requesting to purchase 8 Panasonic Toughbook 55 Laptop computers (Mobile Data Computers) and associated equipment to utilize the computers both in patrol vehicles and at work stations within CPD. This is the second phase of MDC replacement after completing the first phase in 2022.
2023-2024 Police Guild contract with a 9% wage increase for 2023 and a 6% increase for 2024. Includes additional contract language changes covering specialty pay, shift differentials, department schedules, benefits, wage classifications, and employee recognition.
The City received the attached lodging tax application from the Cheney May Festers for funding Mayfest May 12, 2023 – May 13, 2023.
Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC and Ziply Wireless, LLC desires to operate a non-exclusive franchise to construct, operate and maintain a fiber optic Telecommunication System within the City of Cheney. The City has reviewed the applicants’ request and has determined that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to allow for greater access to fiber optic Telecommunications.
This 2023 Salary Ordinance includes salary increases agreed upon in the Police Guild collective bargaining agreement. It also adds a Police Vehicle Equipment Installer.