City Council

Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2024 Present were: Mayor Naillon, Councilmembers Shaw, Marthaller, Werner, Hart and Moser. Absent: None. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Naillon. Pledge of Allegiance given. Copies of the September 3rd council meeting minutes were read and approved. Capital Plan Priorities update given by Mayor Naillon. Department Heads have been asked to provide a list of needs for the next 6 years to help with updates to the Capital Facilities Plan and with the upcoming budget workshops; Naillon questioned the status of the lists. Superintendent Thompson stated that he has been working on his, however, he has not had an opportunity to discuss needs with Building Official Forbus. Chief Langford stated that his building does not need anything, other than possibly being painted; Langford stated that he is more interested in providing security for the community, by installing cameras, additional lighting, etc. Mayor Naillon asked that the lists be given to Clerk Denney. 1st reading of Ordinance #942, amending the 2024 budget. Clerk Denney stated that the 2024 budget contains only the design engineering portion of the TIB / Ironwood Project; the budget amendment includes construction engineering and actual construction costs. Budget amendment will increase the Street Fund from $550,000 to $1,508,000. Clerk Denney stated that this is the 1st reading of the ordinance and it will need to be adopted during the October 1st City Council meeting. Letter received from FEMA regarding the Oroville Authorized Levee and the process for FEMA to continue to recognize the levee system as accredited; further background information provided by Mayor Naillon. FEMA is providing an opportunity for the City to sign a Provisionally Accredited Levee Agreement, which allows the City time to provide the required data and documentation to FEMA by November 1, 2026. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the Provisionally Accredited Levee Agreement; motion carried unanimously. WSLCB Liquor License Renewal Application Notice received for the Fraternal Order of Eagles; no comments. Department Head updates Chief Langford submitted a letter to the Mayor and Council formally announcing his decision and intent to retire as the Police Chief for the City; retirement date will be November 15, 2024 and will serve as his last day on the job. Langford discussed his law enforcement service and expressed his appreciation to the City and the citizens of the community for their loyalty during his service as Police Chief. Mayor Naillon wished Chief Langford the best and stated that the City will hold onto the letter in the event that Chief Langford wishes to change his mind. Superintendent Thompson stated that he purchased another vehicle; it is a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew Cab 4WD with 8’ Flatbed, Sander and Plow; vehicle will be able to be used for water/sewer as well. Bid price was $8,300; with tax, etc., the total cost was $10,000.34. Superintendent Thompson gave an update on the Ironwood Project; looking at completing the concrete work next week, to be followed by the paving. 10-Minute Executive Session, 42.30.110 (1) (g), called by Mayor Naillon at 7:16 pm. Meeting reconvened at 7:26 pm. No action taken. Claire Painter was present to discuss the Okanogan County Tourism Council (OCTC); Painter has been appointed to a contractor position and will be working as a liaison between the OCTC and the communities of Okanogan County. Painter updated the Council on the progress of getting the Oroville KIOSK repaired. Discussion on options for the blank side of the KIOSK. Council thanked Painter for attending the meeting and providing the updates. Councilman Hart stated that the Ironwood Street Project has brought an issue to the City’s attention, which is access through town. Oroville only has 2 streets that allow for traffic to travel from the North and South through town, Highway 97 and Ironwood Street. Hart feels that the City needs to look at adding another access option, in the event of an emergency. Mayor Naillon questioned if Hart felt that it needed to be looked into even after the completion of the Ironwood Project; Hart felt that it should be. Additional access through Oroville to be looked into. Motion by Werner and second by Marthaller the vouchers $135,265.26, #34146-34180, DOR-EFT1, GovDeals-EFT1, be paid, the September 15, 2024 payroll of $58,090.42, #34130-34145, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202435-202436, be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 7:41 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk