City Council

Regular Council Meeting of March 4, 2025 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 February 18th council meeting minutes were read and approved. Tim Ike, J-U-B Engineers, was present to update the Mayor and Council on the status of the Airport projects. Ike explained the FAA BIL (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) Grant that is available for Aviation Fuel and the Professional Services Agreement with J-U-B for the Aviation Fuel Project. Ike explained that design and bidding will occur in 2025, with the actual construction in 2026. Ike stated that with the current federal funding uncertainty, the BIL funding is protected and will be available. Ike further explained that the grant application to be submitted in 2025 is for the design and a grant application will be needed in 2026 for the construction portion. Discussion on FAA funds, the City’s match and the application that will need to be submitted to WSDOT Aviation for funding as well. Ike discussed the Runway Relocation Project, which is scheduled for design in 2025 and construction in 2026; the Runway Relocation Project funding from the FAA are AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funds. Ike stated that J-U-B is currently working on the scope of work, etc. for the Runway Relocation Project and he will attend a meeting in the near future to further discuss the project. Mayor and Council thanked Ike for the updates. Motion by Werner, second by Moser that the Professional Services Agreement with J-U-B Engineers for the Aviation Fuel System, 12,000 Gallon Jet A Design and Bidding, for $148,190 be approved, motion carried unanimously. Grant Application submittal to FAA for the Aviation Fuel System Design Project further discussed; grant application amount is $158,690. Motion by Marthaller, second by Werner that Mayor Naillon be authorized to submit the grant application to the FAA for the Aviation Fuel System Design Project; motion carried unanimously. Revised Zoning Code provided by Planner Danison for review; Danison to attend the March 18th meeting to address any questions or comments on the zoning code revisions. Planner Danison called into the meeting and gave a brief summary of the attachments for council review prior to the next meeting; Danison stated that the revisions will align the zoning code to the current Comprehensive Plan and that the Planning Commission is looking for Council input prior to scheduling their public hearing. Mayor Naillon discussed comparisons between the existing code and the proposed revisions; Naillon encouraged the Council to compare the revisions to the existing code prior to the next meeting. Danison stated that he will provide an updated map for review prior to the next meeting, which is consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan. WSLCB Notice of Liquor License Application for Frontier Foods, transferring the license to the new owners; no comments. Jake Brown was present to discuss the Park Use Application for Deep Bay Park submitted for the Gold City Trucks 67-72 Truck Show; 7th Annual event to be held July 11th – 13th. Brown stated that the event started in his back yard, but continues to grow each year and he needs a larger venue. Brown stated that his application requests that camping be allowed; explained that the camping will consist of tents and vintage trailers. Brown stated that last year’s event had approximately 100 vehicles, with 250-300 people; less than half of those attending would camp. Brown stated that alcohol use is also requested for the event. Brown stated that the event is non-profit and the few vendors that will be present are for vehicle parts and food. Brown stated that he will have personnel onsite to regulate the event in case additional public is in attendance besides those bringing their vehicles; Brown stated that there will be no charge for any public wanting to attend. Police Chief Hirst stated that burnouts will not be allowed at the park and suggested that a clear path be left for emergency vehicles in case they are needed. Brown stated that parking on the grass is a request as well. Brown further stated that he would like to keep the park open to the public wanting to use the lake. Superintendent Thompson supported the request and will work with Brown on the layout for using the park. Motion by Werner, second by Hart that Brown’s Park Use request be approved; motion carried unanimously. Department Head Updates Police Chief Hirst stated that the 2 additional radars approved for purchase were received today. Police Chief Hirst stated that Police Clerk Rounds will be out of the office through March 14th and Clerk Knowlton will be covering for her, so the office may have reduced hours, but any potential closures will not affect the public. Superintendent Thompson stated that he did not receive the quote in time from Jake Barker for the agenda on the water/sewer line replacements that were discussed previously, but the quote did come in after the agenda went out. Quote received from JR Construction, not including materials, is $83,500. Brief discussion on the project. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller that the quote be accepted and Superintendent Thompson be approved to move forward with the project as discussed during previous meetings; motion carried unanimously. Paula Weisenberger, 909 Central, was present to express safety concerns she has in her neighborhood with cars blocking the alley and activity that occurs during the middle of the night. Discussed that some improvements have been made since her initial complaint to Superintendent Thompson and the Police Department, however, the issue needs to be addressed and she doesn’t know how to get it accomplished. Police Chief Hirst explained options to Weisenberger. Hirst also explained that he and Superintendent Thompson are working on developing a plan for code enforcement to address issues like these. Oroville Senior Citizens 2024 Activity Report submitted for Mayor and Council review. Motion by Werner and second by Marthaller the vouchers $36,071.93, #34868-34882, be paid, manual checks $3,586.97, Park Account EFT #990560, Checking Account EFT #990502, Checking Account #34821-34825, be paid, the February 28, 2025 payroll of $88,429.22, #34826-34867, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202507-202508, be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk