Shelton council approves 2025 lodging‑tax grants, lease updates and SCADA contract; several items moved to Feb. 3 agenda

The Shelton City Council on Jan. 20 approved a package of routine and project‑support measures while directing several larger procurements to the council’s Feb. 3 action agenda.

The council unanimously approved Resolution 1424‑1225, adopting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee’s recommendations for distribution of the city’s 2025 lodging‑tax fund. City Clerk Mary Ritter told the council the awards are reimbursement‑based and that some past grantees have returned funds when projects could not proceed. A council member said, “I’m just happy that we’re supporting something for downtown and keeping Shelton unique,” praising the council’s focus on downtown tourism.

The council also approved a lease update for MaceComm (Resolution 1416‑1025). Parks and Recreation Supervisor Jordan Kumple told the council the updated lease begins with the first payment on Feb. 1, 2026, and remains subject to future review; the resolution passed by voice vote.

For utilities support, the council approved Resolution 1425‑1225 to authorize a professional services agreement for SCADA support and integration services. Senior Public Works Technician Jared Sheppenhauer said the procurement returned one qualified consultant and recommended moving forward.

Several items were not decided tonight but were placed on the Feb. 3 action agenda for formal consideration. Assistant Public Works Director Aaron Nick asked the council to elevate a resolution to authorize purchase of Schneider’s geospatial asset‑management software, citing implementation and subscription costs. Staff also read a resolution (1427‑0126) related to design‑contract adjustments for the Miller Crossing project; council members moved both items to the Feb. 3 agenda.

What happens next: The council will take final votes on the items referred to the Feb. 3 action agenda and is scheduled to meet again on Feb. 3, 2026, at 6 p.m.