ROY, WA — After the Roy City Council meeting Monday night, the Mayor, Karen Yates confided she would really like to have a couple of people step up and take a spot on their Planning Commission. With only three of the required five members currently seated, the commission cannot do business if anyone is absent. Three is required for a quorum.

Mayor Yates noted that you do not have to live in the incorporated City of Roy to be on the Planning Commission. If you have a Roy address and live outside the city, that is fine for this group. It would help if you have an interest in building communities and making sure plans are reviewed for compatibility with quality of life in the area.

Please, step up. The meetings are only once a month on the third Tuesday. The term is for six years.

Roy City Council regular meeting, October 14, 2013 7:30 pm.

Resolutions passed:

Resolution no. 742 proclaimed the month of October as “Domestic Violence Awareness month” in the city of Roy.

Resolution no. 743 establishes a small public works Roster process to award public works contracts, and a consulting services roster for architectural, engineering and other Professional services.

Resolution no. 744 sets up a process to award contracts for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies or services.

Resolution no. 745 authorizes the mayor to sign and enter into a Participation agreement with Government Payment Service, Inc.

Resolution no. 746 authorizes the mayor to sign and enter into an Interagency agreement with the Washington state department of Commerce growth management services for a growth management act Update grant identified with contract  number 14-63200-029

New business:

The Council voted to purchase equipment requested for communication with water telemetry system.

On October 28, there will be a Finance Committee Meeting to work on the City Budget from 6 to 7 p.m., prior to the usual study session and Council meeting.

Since Veterans Day is Nov. 11, the regular Council meeting that week will be held on November 12, at 6:30 p.m., an hour early.

Monday, December 2 will be the day the council will meet with the Triple Nickel and go select a tree for the annual Tree Lighting which will be held Friday December 6 at the Roy Library.

During the study session, council members discussed yard sales with the city attorney. Apparently, there is city code concerning yard sales. You are allowed no more than 3 each year and they cannot be held for more than 3 days in succession. If you know a neighbor having too much fun with yard sales, you might remind them.