City Council

Regular Council Meeting of July 2, 2024 Present were: Councilmembers Shaw, Marthaller, Werner, Hart and Moser. Absent: None. Mayor Naillon did not participate in the meeting, however, did listen to the meeting via speakerphone. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Pro-Tempore Werner. Pledge of Allegiance given. Copies of the June 4TH council meeting minutes were read and approved; the June 18th council meeting was cancelled due to attendance at the AWC Annual Conference. Lynn Chapman was present representing TOI with updates on the Pickleball Court. Chapman stated that completion of the courts has been delayed due to water on the courts; a large squeegee and a broom will be needed. Chapman also stated that the rain and sprinklers are causing the issues of water on the court; Superintendent Thompson stated that the sprinklers have been addressed. Chapman discussed paddles and balls for use; also expressed concern about the dirt in front of the courts. Chapman stated that the painting should be completed by the end of the week of the 8th, the nets will be put up and the sealant needs to be put on. Signage request submitted asking the City to order the court signage. Councilmember Marthaller questioned why the City would purchase the signs; Clerk Denney stated that Jeff Bunnell had asked where the City got their signs and during the discussion, Clerk Denney recommended that the City purchase the signage due to the outside funding used to construct the facility on City property. Superintendent Thompson priced signs and the total should be around $350. Motion by Shaw, Second by Hart that the City purchase the signs for the courts; motion carried unanimously. Chris Wolley was present to discuss the Lake Osoyoos Cup Races Park Use Application for Deep Bay Park; dates of the event are August 2nd through the 4th. Explanation given by Wolley on planned activities for the event. Chief Langford stated that alcohol is not allowed in Deep Bay Park; the City Council can approve the use per the park use application. Councilmember Shaw expressed traffic concerns and wondered what the plan is to address traffic; Wolley stated that they are working on possibly having a shuttle service. Chief Langford questioned who is responsible for enforcement of rules at the park; Wolley stated that organizers monitor the event. Chief Langford stated that due to staff shortage, the OPD cannot provide extra patrols, there will only be single coverage. Discussed Wolley possibly contacting the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Department for extra patrols. Motion by Marthaller, second by Moser that the park use application be approved and the fees be waived, as this is a community event; motion carried unanimously. Department Head Updates Superintendent Thompson stated that the Ironwood Project has begun and the grindings material will be used in various locations around town; some of the grindings have already been placed along the City Park. Superintendent Thompson stated that the school had discovered a septic tank; the City pumped it out and the school will be addressing the tank. Chief Langford stated that the blue paint for the handicap parking spaces is helping and the department is working on enforcement/education with the public to address the issues. Chief Langford stated that the courts are releasing inmates and the repeat offenders are back in town. Chief Langford updated the Council on the planning efforts going into the National Night Out event. Clerk Denney had nothing new to report. Facilities Committee Meeting; beginning update to the Capital Facilities Plan explained by Mayor Naillon via speakerphone. Werner and Moser to set a date for beginning the process. Mayor Naillon wanted to express his appreciation to the Chamber and TOI for the work they are doing in our community. Councilmember Shaw has received Thank You’s for the painting of the 15-minute parking space next to the library and for the cleats installed on the dock at OLVMP. Deputy Clerk Finsen updated the Council on the progress of getting the new City emails set up. Vision MS is still waiting for the domain to be approved and then it will be a 2 to 3 week process to transfer emails; Finsen anticipates that the process will be completed by the end of July. Dwayne Turner questioned if the Fire Department could have their curbs painted for Fire Department Only parking; requested that Superintendent Thompson talk with Fire Chief Rawley. Councilman Moser stated that the new swing has been installed at Madeline Wells Park. Chief Langford announced that the Supreme Court recently ruled in regard to homeless encampments and the cities’ ability to manage those encampments; Langford stated that the OMC will need to be updated. Motion by Marthaller and second by Moser the June 18, 2024 vouchers $57,167.15, #33746-33781, DOR-EFT, be paid, July 2, 2024 vouchers $28,281.57, #33832-33851, be paid, manual checks $4,883.22, Park Account EFT #990551-990552, Checking Account EFT #990493, Checking Account #33703, 33727-33728, 33744-33745, 33831, be paid, the June 15, 2024 payroll of $57,317.94, #33729-33743, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202422-202423, be approved, June 30, 2024 payroll of $103,605.87, #33782-33830, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202424-202426, be approved, 2nd Quarter 2024 Financial Reports consisting of Cash and Investment Activity Report, Revenue Summary Report and Expenditure Summary Report were received and the meeting be adjourned at 7:36 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk