City Council

Regular Council Meeting of October 2, 2018 Present were: Mayor Neal, Councilmembers Naillon, Marthaller, McElheran, Hart and Fuchs. Absent: None. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Neal. Pledge of Allegiance given. Copies of the September 18th council meeting minutes were read and approved. Copies of the September 25th budget workshop minutes were read and approved. Jeff Bunnell, representing the Oroville Initiative group, was present to thank the City for the clean-up along highway 97 at the South entrance to Oroville. Bunnell stated that Streetscape may change to fall under the Oroville Initiative group rather than under Chamber and that Streetscape would like to pursue making improvements to that area; discussed their intent to place red rock and river rock. Bunnell requested assistance from the City for spraying to sterilize the area. Discussion on need for possible placement of weed barrier in addition to spraying. Streetscape/Oroville Initiative would fund the project through donations. Council supported improvements request; Bunnell to gather more information. Jeff Bunnell stated that he is considering being a member of the Economic Alliance and just wanted to let the Council know that he looking at joining; Council supported his membership. Review of PUD Franchise Ordinance #871, replacing ordinance #870; Clerk Denney stated that the PUD had requested a few minor changes to the ordinance. Motion by Naillon, second by Hart that ordinance #871 be approved; motion carried. Review of proposed Salary Amendment Ordinance #872; Clerk Denney explained that an entry- level wage is needed for the part-time utility billing clerk position vacated by Lindsey Acord. Clerk Denney recommended that the starting wage be set at $14.50 per hour, based on 100 hours per month. Motion by Hart, second by McElheran that ordinance #872 be approved; motion carried. Bud Clark Park Use Request submitted by the Oroville High School Softball Team; request is for an adult slow-pitch tournament fundraiser to be held October 20th. Request includes amplified sound, which requires council approval. Motion by Naillon, second by Fuchs that the park use request be approved; motion carried. Request for a Proclamation Recognizing the WWII, Korea and 50-Year Members of the Hodges Post 84, the American Legion, submitted by Walt Hart. Hart stated that the American Legion will be hosting a conference on Sunday, October 7th and would like to have the submitted proclamation signed by Mayor Neal. Review of proclamation. Motion by McElheran, second by Marthaller that Mayor Neal be authorized to sign the proclamation; motion carried. Mayor Neal called for a 15-Minute Executive Session at 7:12 pm ~ 42.30.110(g) ~ to evaluate qualifications of an applicant for employment. Meeting reconvened at 7:18 pm. Motion by Naillon, second by McElheran that the vacant utility maintenance position be offered to Robert Marcille; motion carried. Mac McElheran gave an update on the Shop with a Cop program; the following organizations will be involved: Oroville and Tonasket American Legions, both School Districts, Kiwanis, local Parent Teacher Organization and the Tonasket Police Department. Clerk Denney stated that donations have started coming in to City Hall. Motion by McElheran and second by Naillon the vouchers #24659-24685, EFT-DOR, $72,503.77, be paid, manual checks Park Account EFT #990416-990417, Deposit Account check #24605- 24612, EFT #990408-990409, $2,355.16, be paid, the September 30, 2018 payroll of $85,881.01, #24613-24658, direct deposit run and EFT #201818 be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 7:21 pm. Motion carried. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk