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Mayor Durney and the Council would like to express their gratitude for the many citizens and officials who dedicate their time to make the City of Hoquiam a better place to live.



Civil Service Commission..........[Members & Duties]
Appointed By: Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council.
Length of Term: 3 years.
Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 9:30 AM.

Duties: To select, appoint, and employ personnel for the Police and Fire Departments, not including the Police Chief and Fire Chief.

Members: Roger Smith, Pete Hegg, Paul Pritchard

Historic Preservation Commission ......[Members & Duties]
Appointed By:   Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council.
Length of Term:  4 years
Meetings:   1st Friday of each month at 8 am

Duties: The primary duty of the Hoquiam Historic Preservation Commission is to initiate and maintain a register of historic properties and review proposed changes to register properties. The Commission shall also promote awareness and preservation of Hoquiam’s History

Members: Steve Williams, Molly Curry, Greg McCugh, Jim Larson, John Larson, Jim Silverthorn, Tom Reiger, Christi Boora

Library Board..........[Members & Duties]
Appointed By:Mayor and confirmed by the City Council
Length of Term: 5 years.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Library

Duties: The management and control of the Library including supervision, care and custody of all property of the library.

Members: John Larson, Annette Moir, Patsy Descher Hughes

Cemetary Board..........[Members & Duties]
Appointed By:Mayor and confirmed by the City Council
Length of Term: 5 years.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month

Duties: The proper operation, maintenance and improvement of the municipal cemetery.

Members: Hoki Moir, Robert Reime, Rudy Spanich, Iris Carter, Jan Hart

Community Services Board..........[Members & Duties]
Appointed By:Mayor and confirmed by the City Council
Length of Term: 4 years.
Meetings: 1st Friday of each month at 1:00 PM.

Duties: Advise the Council regarding the general planning, supervision and control of all parks, stadium, recreational facilities and programs, and community services of the City.

Members: Garret Folkers, Brian Sterling, Lorna White, Judy Morgan, Shannon Webster, John Larson, Kent Gravely, Rosemary Willis, Dara Gaddis

Hoquiam Planning Commission..........[Members & Duties]
Appointed By:Mayor with consent of the Council
Length of Term: 4 years.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM.

Duties:
(1) Preparation and review of the comprehensive plan for the city;
(2) Review and recommendation on all applications for amending comprehensive plan and development regulations as provided in RCW 35A.63.100; and
(3) Such other advisory duties as may be assigned to it by the mayor and city council.

Members: Linda Hurd, Nancy Taylor, Denise Burke, Mervin Beyer, Jennifer Winkelman, Dave Murnen, Bob Esposito

Building Code Council..........[Members & Duties]
Appointed By:Mayor and approved by the Council.
Length of Term: 4 years.
Meetings: As needed, but at least once every three months.

Duties:
(1) Review enacted and proposed building, plumbing, electrical, housing, mechanical, and dangerous structures codes and proposed amendments or changes in these codes, to solicit public input, and to make recommendations to the city council
(2) Research, recommend and promote uniform regulations, legislation, and enforcement pertaining to all phases of building construction and related codes;
(3) Advise and assist the various departments of city government when requested in the administration and enforcement of laws and ordinances pertaining to building, construction and related work; and
(4) Act as the board of appeals for the uniform building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, and abatement of dangerous building codes

Members: Tom Morrissey, Bob Robson, Chuck Tjernberg, Bob McCracken, Ed Coyle, Jr., Wes Patton, Matt Angelsay, Bill Foster

Urban Forestry Advisory Board..........[Members & Duties]
Appointed By:Mayor and approved by the Council.
Length of Term: 4 years.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Click here for Urban Forestry Webpage

Duties:
The purpose of the urban forestry advisory board shall be promoting the responsible planting of trees on public and private property, public education about trees, promotion of proper maintenance of trees, advocating trees within the city, developing innovative and joint funding for projects from a variety of sources, and hearing appeals.

Members: Judy Carter, Dara Gaddis, Carrie Larson, Rick Strom, Annette Moir, Mickey Thurman, Glennis Stamen, Mike Larson

 

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360.532.5700

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360.532.0892

Fire Department (Business)
360.532.5700 Ext. 262

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360.532.5700 Ext. 248

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