City Council

Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 2025 Present were: Mayor Naillon, Councilmembers Shaw, Hart and Moser. Absent: Councilmembers Marthaller and Werner. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Naillon. Pledge of Allegiance given. Copies of the January 21st council meeting minutes were read and approved. Tammy and Rob Del Rosario, Northwestern Orchards, LLC., were present to request a water service connection on the Eastlake Water System. Council reviewed submitted request, which was further explained by Mayor Naillon and Superintendent Thompson. Discussed that the line will need to be an 8” line to meet fire flow requirements and the line will need to be engineered; discussed that Superintendent Thompson will do the inspections. Motion by Hart, second by Moser that the Del Rosario’s work with Superintendent Thompson and proceed with planning for the requested water service; motion carried unanimously. Aviation Committee recommendation regarding Airport Consultant selection from RFQ’s received explained by Councilmember Shaw. Mayor Naillon, Aviation Committee Members Marthaller and Shaw, Superintendent Thompson and Clerk Denney met to review RFQ’s received; only one RFQ was submitted. Based on the RFQ submitted and the City’s history working with J-U-B Engineers, the recommendation is that J-U-B Engineers be selected to provide Airport Consulting Services. Motion by Shaw, second by Hart that J-U-B Engineers be selected to provide Airport Consulting Services; motion carried unanimously. Draft letter to Representative Newhouse regarding the potential freeze on federal grants explained by Mayor Naillon; discussion on the impact to the North End Water System Improvements if federal funds are not available. Mayor Naillon read the draft letter to the public in attendance. Motion by Shaw, second by Hart that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the letter to Rep. Newhouse; motion carried unanimously. Department Head Updates Police Chief Hirst updated the Council on the National Night Out event held this past summer, Oroville placed 4th of 13 entries; discussed that Police Clerk Knowlton has already begun planning for this year’s event. Police Chief Hirst stated that the department received one new radar through a grant, however, additional radars are needed. Hirst requested that two additional radars be purchased using funds not used in the wages/benefits portion of his budget due to the current vacancy; Hirst stated that he can purchase the radars through Gall’s for $2,763.11 each. Motion by Moser, second by Shaw that Police Chief Hirst be authorized to purchase two additional radars as requested; motion carried unanimously. Brief update given by Hirst on Civil Service testing scheduled for the vacant position. Superintendent Thompson further expressed the City’s need for federal funding for the North End Water System improvements. Contract Planner Danison called in to explain the Floodplain Information Handout he prepared for the City; further discussion on FEMA being in the process of providing an updated flood map and the effect it could have on flood insurance for the residents. Discussed that a provisionally accredited levee agreement was signed by Mayor Naillon and the City must submit data and documentation showing that the levee system is in compliance before November 1, 2026. Planner Danison stated that he has been working on an RFQ for Omak and Oroville to have the work completed prior to the November 2026 deadline. Council approved Planner Danison moving forward with the RFQ. Discussed Army Corps of Engineers vs. FEMA standards for levee compliance. Further discussion on how flood insurance will be affected if the issue is not addressed. Contract Planner Danison stated that an editable file has been received for the recently adopted Park Plan and corrections will be made to the plan. Contract Planner Danison stated that the Planning Commission has been working on updating the zoning code and map; the Planning Commission will review the complete update during their February 18th meeting and then the draft document will be forwarded to the Mayor and Council for their review prior to the Planning Commission holding a public hearing. Motion by Moser and second by Shaw the vouchers $80,838.73, #34757-34782, be paid, manual checks $1,244.40, Park Account EFT #990599, Checking Account EFT #990501, Checking Account #34676-34677, 34712-34713, be paid, the January 31, 2025 payroll of $89,341.65, #34714-34756, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202503-202504, be approved, and the meeting be adjourned at 7:31 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk