Friday Harbor Town Council June 4, 2026
LWVSJ Observer Corps*: Friday Harbor Town Council, June 4, 2026
Executive Assistant Greene presented an Annual Report on the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. Adrian Kilpatrick and Teresa Smith have stepped down from the Commission. Joining the Commission are Mary McCulloch and Councilmember Dyer. The Poetry Contest submissions are due by July 31.
Greene reported that a public works employee proposed having a mural at the wastewater treatment plant once the improvement project is completed. Discussion of this proposal ensued.
Executive Assistant Greene reported that the Town earned the “Well City Award” for the 11th year in a row winning a 2% discount on employee health premiums. 53% of town employees participated in this voluntary program, saving over $13,000 in healthcare premiums.
Council passed Resolution 3026 authorizing change orders to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project for an estimated $1,009,579.
Council approved Resolution 3027 to hire consultant Heather Lee to provide a comprehensive operational assessment for the Finance Department on a contract not to exceed $25,000. The purpose of this assessment is to increase operational efficiencies, identify operational risks, and strengthen accountability and resiliency of the finance department.
Administrator Kulseth reported on an agreement made with the Port of Friday Harbor to assist the Town with its flower baskets. The Town will purchase the same type of flowerpot the Port uses. These pots are reusable and have a water reservoir tank in the bottom. Currently the town waters its pots seven days a week while the Port only waters three times a week. This should lead to considerable savings in labor costs.
Recording of Town Council meetings can be viewed from this site. https://www.fridayharbor.org/2202/Agenda-Meetings-and-Video
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