City Council

Regular Council Meeting of April 1, 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 18th council meeting minutes were read and approved. Kevin Hand was present to discuss the 2025 Concession Stand Lease agreement; no changes were proposed from the previous agreements. Motion by Werner, second by Shaw that the 2025 agreement with Kevin Hand be approved; motion carried unanimously Mayor Naillon reported that the National Library Week will be held April 6th – 11th and he would like to extend the City’s appreciation for our local librarians. Letter received from the Team Okanogan Animal Rescue with dates for upcoming events, which include two vaccine clinics for dogs and two more high volume spay & neuter clinics for dogs and cats. Pamela Shull was present and further explained services provided by the Team Okanogan Animal Rescue. Shull requested including a notice with City utility bills to help get the word out; discussion on including an actual insert vs. adding a message to the utility bills. Council would like to see a message printed on the utility bills. Clerk Denney to work with Shull on language for the utility bills message. Letter of Support request received from Sergeant Josh Petker with the NCWNTF regarding task force funding; review of proposed letter of support. Motion by Werner, second by Shaw that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the letter of support. WSLCB Special Occasion License Notice for the Oroville Grange #985 received, however, due to the lack of information, Mayor Naillon requested that the notice be tabled to the next meeting to allow for an opportunity to receive additional information. Kimley-Horn Professional Services Agreement for Independent Fee Estimate (IFE) for the Design and Bidding of the Runway Reconstruction Project explained by Mayor Naillon, with a fee of $7,500. Motion by Werner, second by Moser that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn for an IFE on the Design and Bidding of the Runway Reconstruction Project; motion carried unanimously. Clerk Denney reported that the current EMS Levy was approved in 2019 for collection in 2020– 2025; a resolution will be needed to place the EMS Levy on the ballot for the August primary. Clerk Denney to prepare the resolution for consideration during the April 15th meeting, sticking with the request for $.50 per $1,000 assessed valuation. Mayor Naillon stated that the information from the NCWNTF also included a Request for Committee Members; anyone interested in being considered for the committee will need to contact Mike Beaver. Department Head Updates Superintendent Thompson stated that the sewer line replacement in the alley between 9th and 11th Avenues is almost completed, then the new water line will be installed. Building Department Report received from Building Official Forbus with permitting activity, inspections and other activities. Mayor Naillon stated that an email was received from Mark Hazelwood as a Public Comment on the agenda, however, the City will not be placing emails on the agenda under public comment; Mayor Naillon would like to extend an invitation to Mr. Hazelwood to attend the next meeting to discuss his comments in person. Salley Bull was present to thank the City for the park use application approvals for the Farmer’s Market and the May Day Art in the Park event and the waiving of the fees, as they are community events. Bull explained the advertising scheduled for the Farmer’s Market and events planned for the year. Discussion on attendance at the Farmer’s Market. Mayor Naillon thanked Bull and all the vendors who participate in the Farmer’s Market to make it such a success for the community. Councilman Werner questioned if the electrical upgrades have been addressed at the Library, as discussed during the Christmas Lighting; Superintendent Thompson stated that the issue has not been addressed. Motion by Werner and second by Moser the vouchers $55,038.52, #34979-35002, be paid, manual checks $1,190.85, Park Account EFT #990561, Checking Account EFT #990503, Checking Account #34929-34932, be paid, the March 31, 2025 payroll of $101,249.51, #34934-34978, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202511-202512, be approved, 1st Quarter 2025 Financial Reports consisting of Cash and Investment Activity Report, Revenue Summary Report and Expenditure Summary Report were received and the meeting be adjourned at 7:27 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk