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POMEROY–The City Council approved a continuance of the August 7 meeting to August 24, 2021 at 7 p.m., to better address funding opportunities and meet grant deadlines. Mayor Paul Miller stated the need to have such meetings organized in a critical form and indicated the council can firm up anything else at that time. In addition, the City received Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Finds of $194,706 July 27, 2021. Information about the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Guidelines was given to Mayor Paul Miller and Council. The Treasury Departmen...
eli will permanently close its 847 Main Street establishment as of August 23, 2021. Owners of Palace Meats and Deli, Al and Vickie Damon, opened the quaint local eatery opened for business on July 13, 2020 amidst the COVID pandemic. They served eight sandwiches made from their homemade specialties of sausages, pulled pork, smoked turkey, smoky braised tri-tip and house-made bacon. They included in the mix side salads and bread from the Walla Walla Bread Company. Now with “circumstances beyond their control,” they will close, but not wit...
POMEROY–Jack Peasley of Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) advised the Council that Tracy Murray with Evergreen Rural Water will give Pomeroy "one more shot" at the Low-to-Moderate Income Survey to see if a qualifying percentage can be reached. He asked the Council for a date or time of day to do the survey. Peasley said it would involve homes on Columbia Street and State Street. The last time the survey was done at 2 p.m.; this time the group recommended beginning a...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council announced their plan for painting the gazebo at the Pomeroy City Park starting this week at their meeting on June 8. They will be using paint especially engineered for cement and Garfield County Engineer Grant Morgan has offered the use of the county's paint sprayer. Results for the recent Low to Moderate Income survey were revealed by Jack Peasley of South East Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA). He stated the survey that was conducted on f...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield held a ribbon cutting on the Port office west lawn, officially signifying completion of "Fiber to the Home" rural broadband fiber optic project early this year in February, reaching the downtown and most city residents. Port of Garfield Manager Diana Ruchert opened the ceremony by acknowledging key people in mapping out a plan to bring high-speed internet to the area, and then bringing it to fruition. She said the Port had entered into a public/private partnership w...
POMEROY–The third phase of the Low-and-Moderate Income (LMI) survey conducted by the Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) will begin Tuesday, May 4 between 5:30–7:30 p.m. and Wednesday morning if needed. The LMI survey funded by the South Eastern Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA), City of Pomeroy, Garfield County and Port District of Garfield County which became available earlier this month on April 1, completed the first two phases; survey mailing to all residents followed by a reminder letter has been achieved, wit...
POMEROY–The City Council heard Jack Peasley of Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) speak about the Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) proposal to have Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) conduct another survey, funded by the City of Pomeroy, Garfield County, the Port of Garfield and SEWEDA. The last time a survey was done it was not a “full-blown” survey and the city fell below the percentage of the population qualifying as LMI needed to be eligible for state and federal grants. Peasley indicated if Pomeroy gets...
POMEROY–The local City Council has authorized a Low–and–Moderate Income (LMI) independent income survey for community residents. This survey will determine if this area is eligible for state and federal grants that can be used for infrastructure improvements, housing, and business development. This LMI Survey will be conducted by Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW), a non-profit organization that provides assistance to rural communities throughout Washington State. It is being funde...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Frank Gurney Incorporated, out of the Spokane Valley after reviewing submitted bids for the guardrail project on Bell Plain road at the meeting on March 22, 2021. The decision was made to retain South East Washington Economic Development Associates (SEWEDA) as the Associate Development Organization for the county, because of their excellent record of service to the county. The BOCC heard a proposal from Clear Risk Solutions out of E...
POMEROY–The City Council approved a statement of support, committing to participate in the survey with Evergreen Rural Water of Washington in the amount of $7,754.80 for the low-to-moderate (LMI) survey at the meeting March 9. Jack Peasley, Southeastern Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) representative, provided information to City Clerk Shaun Martin pertaining to the low-to-moderate income survey proposal (LMI) who then conveyed it to the Council. She referenced that the L...
POMEROY–The City Council was informed several community entities were working on a letter to Governor Inslee regarding moving the county into Phase 2 of the Washington State Toad Map to Recovery and the status of counties in southeastern Washington. Council expressed the opinion that “one size does not fit all,” and “no way can we be included with Spokane.” Cassetto asked County Commissioner Larry Ledgerwood, guest, if Asotin County was going to be with Garfield County on this issue. Ledgerwood confirmed the letter will be signed by the count...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild is closed until March after receiving a generous grant from the Shepherd Foundation to purchase the building to the west of the existing gallery. In addition, the BMAG was recently awarded additional grants from Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA), Innovia, Inland Power, Blue Mountain Community Foundation (BMCF). The BMAG gallery will be closed through February and reopen March 1, while changes to the new building are made to house the gallery. The original building will be u...
Chairman Justin Dixon named committee assignments in the first commission meeting of 2021 this week. Dixon will continue as chairman in addition to representing Garfield County on the Washington Counties Risk Pool, Washington Counties Insurance Fund, Blues Intergovernmental Council, the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board, and the Noxious Weed Board. Commissioner Jim Nelson will cover the Washington Association of Counties, the Legislative Steering Committee, Public Health District, Council of Governments Aging and Long Term Care and the Greater...
Editor's Note: This annual look back at the year just completed will be made in installments over the next several weeks. –Charlotte Baker JANUARY 2). The Shepherd Foundation has awarded the Pomeroy School District a total of $28,247.08, as well as an additional $6,000 for two other purposes, announced Superintendent Rachel Gwinn. The long-standing Giving Tree Program blessed over 80 local kids through the generosity of local shoppers and cash donations. The Special Hospital Levy for $860,000 w...
POMEROY–The City Council has accepted and approved a retirement request from City Public Works Director Kenny Landkammer effective December 30, 2020. In light of the upcoming vacancy, Councilman Mike Cassetto recommended a review of requirements and qualifications for the position. Councilman James Harris stated, "We need an established letter of qualifications" for the job before it is advertised." Mayor Paul Miller will sign the Property Tax Increase Resolution before November 20 which was approved at the City Council meeting November 10. C...
POMEROY-The Gazebo Restoration project at the City Park is gaining momentum with some recent donations. Headed up by Jack Peasley, Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) Managing Director, and Grant Morgan, Garfield County Public Works Director, the project funds collected to date are nearing $13,000. The latest donation was the $1,000 presented by Bill Clemens, Regional Business Manager with the Pacific Power Foundation. Another large portion, $5,000, came from one...
POMEROY–During the City Council continuance meeting on Tuesday evening, September 15, they discussed how to use $42,000 of the CARES Act funding. Jack Peasley of the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA), elaborated on a subrecipient agreement proposal he had made to the City regarding having SEWEDA manage the COVID/CARES Act grant funds. Peasley recommended the utilization $10,000 of the CARES Act money for local businesses in need. He also identified certain protocols and requirements put in place to determine if i...
POMEROY– Rachel Anderson, representing the Garfield County Aging and Disability Resource Center (GCADRC) was contacted by the City Council regarding a Subrecipient Agreement for COVID-19 funds. Anderson said that with the city portion of this grant recipients could use the funds for some city water bills, mortgages, rental assists, etc. Councilman James Harris asked if applicants had to meet certain requirements and Anderson said they have to follow specific financial guidelines, provide documentation for utilities and other expenses and p...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Garfield County Health District accepted plan for this year's "restructured" Garfield County Fair events, as submitted by the Fair Board with one exception: RV camping. The Fair Board and Health District recommended the RV park remain closed for Fair weekend. The BOCC contended the area should be available families participating in the livestock show and sale as a space to retreat between shows because congregating in pub...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to contribute $25,000 to the assistance of local small businesses in conjunction with $50,000 in funds being distributed through the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA), at the August 17 meeting. Garfield County received COVID-19 funding through the CARES Act, which must be spent by the end of October, 2020. All COVID-19 related County expenditures by all departments were totaled and determined that approximately $25,000 is available to use for small-business s...
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Southeastern Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) offers a Small Business Stabilization Grant, funds specifically to help small businesses. SEWEDA has received $50,000 from the Cares Act plus $25,000 from Garfield County’s Cares Act allotment. The funds will allow small businesses that did not qualify for the first round of stimulus grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce in April, to qualify for assistance. The money is meant to assist rural community businesses to continue fun...
By Jack Peasley Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–Efforts are being expedited to raise $25,000 to "Save the Gazebo" and City Park makeover now that Fall is just around the corner. The City of Pomeroy and the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association have joined in this fundraising effort and Jack Peasley is designated as point person on the project. Plans for a makeover of the Pomeroy City Park are rapidly coming to a head, including much needed repairs to the 111-year old h...
POMEROY-Sara Lunsford, Garfield County Fair Board President reported that the Fair Board had voted to cancel the 2020 Garfield County Fair with the exception of the market sales and livestock showing with animals already weighed and tagged to the Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC), at the meeting August, 3. These events would follow strict guidelines and the Fair Board needs to know the number of participants for these two events. County Commissioner Bob Johnson reiterated the Governor’s current limit for gatherings of 10 people a...
POMEROY–Jack Peasley of the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) told the council that the Department of Commerce has had 27,000 applications for assistance in dealing with the COVID-19 virus restrictions. Garfield County was given an allotment to help businesses here impacted negatively by the shutdown. Businesses must meet three criteria before they are eligible to receive this aid, which are: 1) businesses must be up to date on their taxes; 2) businesses must have been in business for at least a year; and 3) b...
POMEROY-The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made the final decision to approve $44,000 for the new sound system for the courtroom at the County Courthouse, at their meeting on July 13, 2020. The sound system acquisition committee included District Court Judge Thomas Cox, Clerk Katie Magill and Sheriff Drew Hyer had asked for $44,000 with the opportunity to request more if needed to cover extra expenses to complete the project. Garfield County has received $250,000through the CARES Act and...