Council Committees

Human Resources / Government

  • Council Member Smith
  • Council Member Doughty
  • Council Member Hall

Meets 3rd Monday of month at 6:00PM

The charge of this committee is to review the current employee Personnel Policy, Hiring Policy, and salary step plans of the City of Woodland employees. This committee shall meet monthly with the City Administrator to discuss these issues and report their findings at Woodland City Council meetings and make any recommendations in regards to new or amended ordinances concerning this area. In addition to the above, at least one of the members of this committee may participate in the collective bargaining process.

Finance & General Government

  • Council Member Friemarck
  • Council Member Rounds  
  • Council Member Burke

Meets 3rd Monday of month at 6:00PM

The charge of this committee is to review and to make a recommendation for approval to the Council of the City's vouchers each and every month of the fiscal year. Also to bring back to the City Council any that may be questionable, for further review. In addition, to assist in the review of the budgeting process based on the revenue projections over the past five to ten (5-10) years in order to better estimate the city’s revenue and therefore be better enabled to project expenditures. To also work with the Clerk-Treasurer on making the budget process more user friendly during the budget season.

Public Safety

  • Council Member Doughty
  • Council Member Rounds    
  • Council Member Hall

Meets 1st Monday of month at 6:00PM 

The charge of this committee will be to work with the Civil Service Commission on matters connected to the Woodland Police Department members. They will also work with the Police Chief and the Fire Chief on matters connected with safety, protection, and emergency management for the citizens of Woodland, and bring these suggestions to the City Council for their consideration. In addition, review of the Woodland Fire, Rescue, and EMS Rules and Regulations.

Public Works

  • Council Member Smith
  • Council Member Friemarck 
  • Council Member Huston

Meets 1st Monday of month at 6:00PM

The charge of this committee is very broad with regards to the city’s infrastructure, water treatment, wastewater treatment, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and street lighting. Another area is the city facilities which includes building and maintenance issues that would need to be addressed by the Council. Also works in conjunction with Community Development Department on land use issues, such as comprehensive land use planning, storm water run-off planning, critical areas planning, and environmental and zoning issues.

Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) 

  • Council Member Rounds
  • Alternate: Council Member Burke

Mosquito Board

  • Council Member Burke
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