# Special City Council Meeting - Oct. 23, 2026

At a special meeting of the Ephrata City Council on Oct. 23, 2026, the council approved Resolution R26-072, a separation agreement and release with Eric Coke. It also approved Resolution R26-074 for a temporary consulting agreement with Kurt Atkinson to support administrative needs in the police department; the agreement runs through March 15, 2027, unless ended earlier or extended. No contract amounts were stated. Resolution R26-075 appointing Captain Froelich interim police chief while the city searches for a permanent chief was also approved.

The council approved Resolution R26-077 to engage WBCP Inc. for full-service recruitment of a permanent police chief. City representatives said they obtained and interviewed three proposals before recommending WBCP; founder Wendy Brown and associate Bill Landis presented their qualifications. The transcript records the council voting in favor, but provides no contract amount. No other procurement or budget decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Public Safety
**Published:** October 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Special City Council Meeting - Oct. 23, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR_msG71WfE) - The City of Ephrata