REGULAR COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chambers – 1300 First Street December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM 6:30 PM WORKSHOP - 2024 BUDGET Director Pope, Administrator Raines, and Mayor Pauley discussed the proposed 2024 Budget FLAG SALUTE - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember Candice Makos, Councilmember Stana Carlisle, Councilmember Jim Ancich, Councilmember Mark Collett. OATH OF OFFICE - MARK COLLETT Mayor Pauley administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Collett APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Ancich to approve the agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson PUBLIC HEARING - 2024 BUDGET Linda Springer commented on losing an officer. Michelle Fogus suggested a low interest loan or grant to keep an officer. Cheryl Turner asked how we get money back into parks if it is moved to law enforcement. CONSENT AGENDA Motion made by Councilmember Ancich to approve the consent agenda, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Finance Director - She thanked the mayor and outgoing councilmembers for their service to the City. City Administrator- He stated Rognlin's will start pouring the concrete foundation tomorrow Public Works Superintendent - He asked for permission for the mayor to sign the TIB Relight Grant. Motion made by Councilmember Ancich, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Robinson Police Chief -He commended Officer Bailey for recovering wheels and tires from a potential theft suspect. He asked the public to notify the police immediately if they see someone with a flashlight looking around cars instead of notifying us the next day. We will be picking up the new crown victoria from Long Beach PD next weekend. Adam Johnson is donating his time to outfit it. There is no cost to the community for this vehicle. He is donating time time to give the Long Beach PD  firearms trading in lieu of the vehicle. We are still waiting to hear about the body cam grant which would fund the clerk's position for six months. We are also working on an agreement with Westport to help keep an officer employed. Fire Chief - Chief Falley stated they have 6 candidates attending the Fire Academy and 2 candidates attending EMT training. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Pauley thanked the public, staff and council for their support through the difficulties of the last four years. NEW BUSINESS A. Interlocal Comprehensive Stormwater Plan Update Agreement Motion made by Councilmember Makos to approve the agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Collett B. Local Records Grant - Organization Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to approve applying for the grant, Seconded by Councilmember Makos. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Collett C. Resolution 2023-13 (Utility Rates & Fees) Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to approve the resolution, Seconded by Councilmember Makos. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Collett D. Ordinance 1389 (2024 Budget) Motion made by Councilmember Makos to approve the ordinance, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Collett E. Ordinance 1390 (2023 Budget Amendment) Motion made by Councilmember Collett to approve the ordinance, Seconded by Councilmember Ancich. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Collett F. Region 3 Addendum Mutual Aid Agreement Motion made by Councilmember Carlisle to approve the agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Makos. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Collett G. Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Structure Fire Response Motion made by Councilmember Collett to approve the agreement, Seconded by Councilmember Carlisle. Voting Yea: Councilmember Makos, Councilmember Carlisle, Councilmember Ancich, Councilmember Collett COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Collett thanked the outgoing councilmembers for their service. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cheryl Turner asked the fire chief who was Santa during their drive through town. Kim Gherna stated ordinance 1336 has park hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. She would like them to be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. She stated that Olympic Terrace Park has been cleaned up and chips have been delivered and spread. Linda Springer thanked Kim Gherna for her work in the park.