City Council

Regular Council Meeting of June 17, 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 June 3rd council meeting minutes were read and approved. Motion by Werner and second by Moser the vouchers $72,583.37, #35263-35293, DOR-EFT1, be paid and the June 15, 2025 payroll of $59,816.54, #35245-35259, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202521- 202522, be approved; motion carried unanimously. Planner Kurt Danison was present to explain the Zoning Code updates prepared by the Planning Commission and to answer any questions the Mayor and Council may have. Planner Danison explained the Accessory Dwelling Units requirements for both attached and detached ADU’s, explained how lot coverage is addressed, explanation on density and explained the new zoning designations. As a side note, Planner Danison stated that the City is eligible for a $20,000 grant from the Department of Commerce for the required periodic update, which could affect the updated zoning code; the zoning code will be reviewed again for any needed updates at that time. Planner Danison went on to explain the district use chart in the updated zoning code. Mayor Naillon stated that the zoning code updates fit the needs of the community while protecting the rights of property owners; Naillon appreciates the work that went into the zoning code updates. Discussed that an ordinance will be needed to adopt the zoning code updates. Motion by Werner, second by Moser that Planner Danison prepare the ordinance to adopt the zoning code updates for consideration during the July 1st City Council meeting; motion carried unanimously. Planner Danison stated that a zoom meeting will be held on June 18th to discuss moving forward with the flood levee planning. Danison stated that the City of Omak put in a request for the 2025 legislative session to help fund the project and they approved $500,000 to help Omak and Oroville certify their levees. Danison stated that Omak put out RFQs for consultant selection and J-U-B Engineers was selected. Mayor Naillon updated the Council on the draft map prepared by Brian and Angela Larson for consideration for the back side of the KIOSK; a copy of the map was presented to the Council for their review. Naillon discussed how proud he is of the map created by the Larson’s. Discussed that an invoice has been submitted for the $2,500 as discussed during a previous meeting. Angela Larson stated that there are a few minor changes that will be made to the draft map; explained those changes. Motion by Werner, second by Shaw that the map be accepted and the invoice approved for payment during the next council meeting; motion carried unanimously. Discussion on need to determine where the sign will be printed. WSLCB Liquor License Renewals Notice received for Akins Foods and Alpine Brewing; no comments. WSLCB Liquor License Application Notice received for Andy’s Bar & Grill. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller that Mayor Naillon be authorized to sign the approval form for the liquor license application; motion carried unanimously. Department Head Updates Chief Hirst stated that the white Ford Explorer is in need of repairs and the quote received is for roughly $5,000; Hirst would like to remove the vehicle from the fleet. Hirst also discussed the 2 Dodge Chargers purchased by the City and how they are both beginning to nickel and dime the City. Hirst was contacted by the East Wenatchee Police Department, who have a surplus 2015 Ford Explorer with 86,000 miles and they offered it to Chief Hirst for $8,000. Hirst has talked with the maintenance department for the East Wenatchee PD fleet and was told that the vehicle is in good shape and there are no issues; discussed that the vehicle is fully equipped. Hirst is requesting approval to purchase the vehicle. Mayor and Council questioned if funds were available; Clerk Denney suggested that funds be used from the Police Vehicle Reserve Fund and the Police Department budget. Motion by Shaw, second by Werner that the request be approved, using $2,500 from the Police Vehicle Reserve Fund; motion carried unanimously. Chief Hirst stated that Civil Service Oral Board interviews were held on June 13th and he has not received the certified list, however, he would like to request approval to offer the lateral applicant the same hiring/retention bonus that he received when hired by the City. Mayor Naillon stated that for moving forward, the Council could approve the current request, however, he would like to schedule a personnel committee meeting to address the hiring/retention bonus option permanently. Hirst stated that the applicant has over 20 years of service and would come into the department under the top step in the wage scale. Motion by Shaw, second by Hart that Chief Hirst be approved to offer the hiring/retention bonus; motion carried unanimously. Chief Hirst stated that with the weather warming up, more people are out and the department is working through any issues that come up. Superintendent Thompson stated that he received a request from the Colville Confederated Tribe to use Osoyoos Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park for their annual salmon BBQ; requested permission to use the park on Thursday, June 26th from 9 am to 3 pm. Request letter read by Thompson. As a park use application was approved last year, Thompson gave them permission to use the park again this year. Superintendent Thompson presented a quote from Irrigation Technology & Control for the Summit Drive booster pump repairs; explanation on repairs given by Thompson. Quote is $28,413.79. Motion by Werner, second by Shaw that the quote be accepted and Superintendent Thompson be approved to move forward with the repairs; motion carried unanimously. Clerk Denney stated that Rocky DeVon made a verbal request to add music to the park use application previously approved for the Deep Bay Park Chamber 4th of July Fireworks. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller that the request be approved; motion carried unanimously. Salley Bull was present to discuss upcoming events at the Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market will be celebrating Canada Day during the June 28th market; events will include Kids Crafts, Pinatas and Brassworks from the Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus will perform music. Bull discussed new vendors at the market and events for the June 21st market. Bull stated that she will be attending the July 1st Council meeting as a scheduled appearance to discuss additional upcoming events. Councilman Werner stated that the Apple Maggot Quarantine boundary has been established, it will run between Highway 97 and Hwy 7 and the Ellisforde Bridge Road and the Oroville Levee. Osoyoos Lake Management District 2025 Newsletter received. As there being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm by Mayor Naillon. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk