Residents will see the increase on their March 1st bills for water usage in January and February. 

Due to our recent snow and icy streets, Republic cancelled collection services the week of January 15th. Republic has a service-alert system in place to give their customers advance notice when service will be delayed and/or canceled. If you did not receive this alert but want to in the future, please sign up as follows:

1. Go to republicservices.com and create a login ID and password. Be sure to go to your profile and enter your contact information (phone, email, or both).
2. Once you are logged in, you will see the schedule for your residence and any current alerts affecting your service.
3. Click on the link to My Account in the upper right corner and choose Manage Account. Enter the primary contact name and contact information for your account.

Also at My Account, choose Manage Profile. Click on Communication Preferences and indicate if you wish to receive service alerts by email, text, and/or phone. The next time there is a service disruption, Republic Services will send you an automated message explaining the disruption (delay, cancellation, other) and other related information.

When service is disrupted, Republic will usually collect double the amount on their next visit. BUT because recycled materials and yard waste are collected every other week, the next collection of those materials will be delayed two weeks. You can confirm what will be picked up and when by logging in to your account and checking the service calendar.

It’s a new year, so it’s time to renew your annual golf cart registration! Please email Deputy Clerk Addie Tych with questions or to submit your renewal form and $30 fee. Checks can be made out to the Town of Beaux Arts Village. See https://www.beauxarts-wa.gov/other-town-services for forms and more information.

The Town is undertaking a periodic review and update of its Comprehensive Plan, as required by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). The Comprehensive Plan sets the community's 20-year vision for future growth and development. It serves as a collective vision and provides a roadmap for future decision-making to ensure the Town of Beaux Arts Village remains a desirable and safe environment for the enjoyment of all its citizens. Come and be a part of the discussion! The Planning Commission will be continuing their discussion on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan at their meeting on Thursday 2/15. 

The Council met on Tuesday January 9th to discuss/act on the following:

• Request from Mirikeen Homes to relocate driveway on lot at SE 29th Street and 105th Ave SE: Council voted not to approve the request for safety reasons and to preserve trees.
• Adopted Resolution No. 333 approving the 2024 ARCH Work Program and Budget.
• Adopted Resolution No. 334 increasing the fee for a mechanical permit to cover the increase cost of inspections.
• Reviewed proposed plans for the Glen Path and suggested minor changes, including looking to add trees and to find an alternative to mahonia are the north entrance.
• Began discussing the distribution of Councilmember duties to promote cross-training. This discussion will continue in February.
• Decided to restrict regular access to the Water Shed to staff, including contract staff, and Councilmembers only.
• Continued the discussion of legislative priorities this discussion will also continue in February and will include ranking.

All necessary permits were issued last month for:

• 10515 SE 27th: tree removal permit
• 10529 SE 28th St: commercial right-of-way permit
• 10320 SE 29th St: commercial right-of-way permit