City Council

Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 2025 Present were: Mayor Naillon, Councilmembers Shaw, Marthaller (attended via speakerphone), Werner, Hart and Moser. Absent: None. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Naillon. Pledge of Allegiance given. Copies of the March 4th council meeting minutes were read and approved. Planner Danison was present to review the Revised Zoning Code with the Council for any corrections, changes, and/or additions. Danison thanked both Mayor Naillon and Councilmember Werner for reaching out with corrections and requests for clarification in areas of the code. Some of the changes within the Revised Zoning Code are regarding the residential zones; the density of residential areas, definitions of single-family residences, accessory dwelling units, and removal of the previously set residential overlay. The purpose of removing the overlay is to promote housing development while preserving the character of our neighborhoods and community. Other changes involved revising the Residential One and Two Zones along with the Commercial zones to better blend with the surrounding areas as well as a new addition of an AP Permit (Administrative Permit) which is a slightly shorter process than a full CUP. Mayor Naillon thanked Danison for his continued dedication and efforts into the Revised Zoning Code while providing a packet with plenty of time for the Council to review all aspects of the changes. Planner Danison will be making a few more adjustments upon request then submit the Revised Zoning Code for SEPA’s review then on to setting the date for the Public Comment Period. Oroville Market Association submitted two applications: one for their Oroville Farmer’s Market and the other for Art in the Park, a May Day Festival Event. Motion by Werner, second by Moser to approve the two park use applications; motion carried unanimously. WSLCB Notice of Liquor License Renewal Applications for Trino’s, Brickhouse, and Pastime Brewery Bar & Grill; no comments. The Highlands Community Support Coalition requested a letter of support to submit with their grant application for renovating the building at 1412 Main Street to promote the non-profit art center and gallery. After the assistance of the renovations, HCSC proposes to display and sell art, conduct art classes, and provide low-cost rental for related uses as well as contain a shop/craft area for affordably priced items. Motion by Hart, second by Moser to allow Mayor Naillon to sign the letter of support; motion carried unanimously. Mayor Naillon updated the Council with further developments on the Kiosk sign. He has been in discussions with Angela Larson on maps that she had provided, however, they were not showing all that the Council previously discussed. In their discussions, Angela requested a budget to research and create a map that would encompass all the area that Council wishes to display; from the Pasayten over to Beaver Lake and south to the Tonasket area. Naillon stated he will be in further discussions with City Clerk Denney to research the project further. Department Head Updates Police Chief Hirst announced that one patrolman is out on maternity leave with a new baby boy. The remainder of the department will be attending training regarding the use of force while maneuvering their new work schedule. Hirst stated they will be maintaining the same amount of coverage during the change of shift schedules with a little more overtime use. Superintendent Thompson shared that the County had called him today to inform him that some work on Sawtell Road by the bridge will need to be conducted with hopes that the water and sewer lines would not have to be moved. Superintendent Thompson announced that the Spring Cleanup will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Burnable items such as leaves and bundled branches will be picked up as well as some appliances and metals; to be on the list for pickup contact City Hall. Motion by Werner and second by Moser the vouchers $135,224.16, #34901-34928, DOR-EFT, be paid, the March 15, 2025 payroll of $53,026.62, #34888-34900, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202509-202510, be approved and the meeting be adjourned at 7:47 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk Minutes prepared by Deputy Clerk Finsen