City Council

Regular Council Meeting of October 15, 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 October 1st council meeting minutes were read and approved. Copies of the October 8th budget workshop minutes were read and approved. PROS Plan Public Hearing opened by Mayor Naillon. Contract Planner Kurt Danison explained that this is the 4th public meeting and the 1st public hearing on the update; explained background of the update. Danison presented comments received from the Department of Ecology, Salley Bull, Nairne Moreau and the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Chris Overdorf, SCJ Alliance, also attended via zoom. Planner Danison discussed the RCO grant cycles and the plan priorities needed for the update. Danison listed the parks included in the update and some of the proposed improvements, which included: Bud Clark Field, Henry Kniss Riverfront Park, City Park, Deep Bay Park, Madeline Wells Park, Soccer Fields and the Osoyoos Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park (OLVMP). Danison explained that a Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) needs to be included in the PROS Plan update. Danison further discussed the funding cycles for RCO and the projected costs associated with the proposed improvements, which are projected using current values. Discussed improvement options for Bud Clark Field (lighting) and Deep Bay Park (parking). Salley Bull stated that she lives near Bud Clark Field and agrees that lighting at the park would be good. Danison proposed that he, Overdorf and Thompson meet to prioritize parks and improvements. Discussed that cleanliness and maintenance of existing parks are also priorities. Discussion on grant funding and match funds needed. Danison stated that a few items need to be addressed in the update, so he is requesting that the public hearing be continued to the November 19th meeting. Discussed that Council will need an opportunity to review the draft CFP before adoption of the plan. No further public comments. Motion by Werner, second by Hart, that the public hearing be continued to the November 19th City Council meeting; motion carried unanimously. Planner Danison stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 14th for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application submitted by the Oroville Housing Authority for the Triangle Trailer Park; letter of transmittal will be submitted for Council consideration during the next City Council meeting, November 5th. Kimley-Horn Independent Fee Estimate (IFE) Agreement explained by Mayor Naillon; professional services agreement to prepare an independent fee estimate for the Aviation Fuel System, 12,000 Gallon Jet A – design and bidding phase for the Dorothy Scott International Airport (0S7), for a lump sum of $7,500. Proposed aviation fuel system explained by Mayor Naillon. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller, that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the Kimley-Horn IFE Agreement; motion carried unanimously. 2025 North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force (NCWNTF) Participation Agreement received. Chief Langford recommended that the City participate again in 2025 and discussed the importance to the community; 2025 task force fees for Oroville remained at $5,000. Motion by Moser, second by Shaw, that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the 2025 NCWNTF Participation Agreement; motion carried unanimously. Department head updates Chief Langford reported that there may still be some Police Department Office closures in the near future, however, it will not impact Officer coverage in town. Superintendent Thompson reported that Ironwood Street was paved today from 12th to Central and they will continue from Central to 17th tomorrow. Motion by Werner and second by Marthaller the vouchers $391,821.40, #34275-34316, DOR-EFT, be paid, the October 15, 2024 payroll of $59,732.54, #34262-34274, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202440- 202441, be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 7:37 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk