City Council

Regular Council Meeting of June 4, 2024 Present were: Mayor Pro-Tempore Moser, Councilmembers Shaw, Marthaller, Werner and Hart. Absent: Mayor Naillon. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Pro-Tempore Moser. Pledge of Allegiance given. Councilman Werner stated that he was not at the May 21st meeting, however, he would like to correct the May 7th minutes to reflect that he had asked Chief Langford if he would like a Police Committee meeting and Chief Langford replied that he would; scheduling was discussed and Mayor Pro-Tempore Moser then called for the Police Committee meeting to be held immediately following the council meeting. Motion by Werner, second by Shaw that the correction be made; motion carried unanimously. Copies of the May 21st council meeting minutes were read. Motion by Shaw, second by Hart that the minutes be approved as read; motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing on the Six Year Street Plan; Resolution #593 with 2025 ~ 2030 Reports explained by Superintendent Thompson. Motion by Hart, second by Werner that Resolution #593 be approved; motion carried unanimously. Jeff Bunnell was present to update the Council on the Horseshoe Pits proposal. Bunnell met with Superintendent Thompson and Councilmember Shaw to determine the best location; it was determined that the original location is the best option. Bunnell then read information provided by Marcus Alden regarding the plans for the Jet Ski Races and all of the events and community participation surrounding the event. Bunnell stated that he has presented a letter to the Okanogan County Commissioners requesting that they pay for an irrigation service with the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District at the Similkameen Trailhead property. Bunnell questioned if the property were to be transferred to the City, would the City be willing to continue paying for the irrigation service if it is installed. Further discussion on status of the potential transfer to the City; Right of Way issues need to be straightened out before a transfer can take place. Council agreed that having the irrigation service installed would be a good thing. Bunnell updated the Council on the progress of the Pickleball Court project; feels that the court will be completed for use by the 4th of July. Council further discussed the location of the Horseshoe Pits and approved placement in the original proposed location; Bunnell and Alden to work with Superintendent Thompson. Oroville Police Department Park Use Applications submitted for the Madeline Wells Park on July 21st and the Prince Heritage Park on August 6th. Chief Langford explained that the Madeline Wells Park Use request is for the Golden Badge Scavenger Kick Off Party leading up to the National Night Out event, which is scheduled for August 6th at the Prince Heritage Park. Chief Langford briefly discussed the NNO event and the proposed activities. Discussed that the times for the requests are: Madeline Wells Park from 6 – 7:30 pm and Prince Heritage Park from 4 – 9 pm. Tasha Shaw stated that she is helping with the setup of the NNO event and is hoping that the PHP would be available earlier in the day; Clerk Denney stated that no one else is using the park and it could be approved for all day use. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller that the Madeline Wells Park use application be approved and the fees be waived, as this is a community event; motion carried unanimously. Motion by Werner, second by Hart that the Prince Heritage Park use application be approved for all day use and the fees be waived, as this is a community event; motion carried unanimously. State Auditor’s Office Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) received; DSAs are required for all state and local governments sharing data, which includes the data exchanged for audits. Mayor Pro-Tempore Moser stated that this DSA is a renewal of a previous DSA and the term for this agreement is through July 14, 2027. Motion by Werner, second by Shaw that the agreement be approved; motion carried unanimously. Department Head Updates Chief Langford had nothing new to report. Superintendent Thompson updated the Council on the mitigation work being done at the Dollar General site. Clerk Denney had nothing new to report. June 18th Council Meeting to be cancelled due to attendance at the AWC Annual Conference; next meeting to be held Tuesday, July 2nd. Clerk Denney to publish the cancellation. AWC Business Meeting voting delegates appointments discussed; Shaw, Hart and Moser all to serve as voting delegates for the City at the AWC Business Meeting. AWC Parade of Flags flagbearer to be designated; after discussion, Councilman Moser to represent the City in the Parade of Flags. 2024 Osoyoos Lake Management District Newsletter received; Mayor Pro-Tempore Moser briefly updated the public on the contents of the newsletter. Motion by Werner and second by Shaw the vouchers $59,082.46, #33704-33726, be paid, manual checks $2,306.19, Park Account EFT #990550, Checking Account EFT #990492, Checking Account #33570, 33622-33630, 33658, be paid, the May 31, 2024 payroll of $94,705.88, #33659-33702, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202420-202421, be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 7:20 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk