City Council

Regular Council Meeting of July 1, 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 17th council meeting minutes were read and approved. Motion by Werner and second by Moser the vouchers $35,893.21, #35342-35366, be paid, manual checks $1,358.96, Park Account EFT #990564, Checking Account EFT #990506, Checking Account #35260-35262, be paid, the June 30, 2025 payroll of $108,095.51, #35294-35341, Direct Deposit Run, EFT #202523-202524, be approved and the 2nd Quarter 2025 Financial Reports consisting of Cash and Investment Activity Report, Revenue Summary Report and Expenditure Summary Report were received; motion carried unanimously. Jennifer Fitzthum, Executive Director of Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition (OCTN) was present to discuss services provided by OCTN and request financial assistance from the City. Fitzthum provided the Mayor and Council with a handout, which stated that they have delivered 2,854 meals to 47 homebound seniors within the City of Oroville and they anticipate that the number will increase next year. OCTN is asking for $5,000 in support funding for their 2025 budget. Mayor Naillon asked Fitzthum what the cost is for each meal; Fitzthum stated that approximately $13.00 covers each meal and the associated expenses. Mayor Naillon asked if funds were available; Clerk Denney stated that the last time the City provided funding to the program, $2,500 was paid. Discussed that since the City has not paid into the program since 2017, the City is providing $2,000 to the local Senior Center annually; further discussion on what funds may be available. Clerk Denney stated that the City could contribute $2,500 towards OCTN this year. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller that the City contribute $2,500 towards the 2025 OCTN budget; motion carried unanimously. Mayor Naillon thanked Fitzthum for the services provided by OCTN. Salley Bull was present to discuss upcoming events at the Farmer’s Market; Bull stated that 5 major events are scheduled with the weekly Farmer’s Market. Bull stated that the Health Care and Resource Day event is scheduled for the September 20th Farmer’s Market and she is requesting closure of Appleway from the Alley to Ironwood Street; Bull has been in contact with adjacent property owners and they are all supportive of the closure. Bull stated that she has also been in contact with Fire Chief Rawley and he has offered to use fire trucks to close the street and be available to represent the department during the event. Motion by Shaw, second by Moser that the street closure request be approved; motion carried unanimously. Review of proposed Ordinance #950, which will adopt the updated zoning code. Brief discussion on the zoning map for clarification. Motion by Werner, second by Marthaller that Ordinance #950 be approved; motion carried unanimously. Mayor Naillon reported that the Farmer’s Market celebrated Canada Day during the June 28th Market and he extended an invitation to Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff to attend the event; Naillon discussed the positive interaction between the Mayors and how complementary Mayor McKortoff was of the park and the Farmer’s Market impact on the community. Mayor Naillon reported on the meeting held between himself, Superintendent Thompson, Building Official Forbus, Clerk Denney, representatives from the NCW Libraries and the Friends of the Library to discuss the potential of moving the front door of the library and possibly update the appearance of the front of the building. Naillon stated that the Friends of the Library plan to fully fund the project; further explanation given on the project. Naillon stated that a final scope of work will be presented to Council as the project moves forward. Mayor Naillon reported on the meeting held between himself, Planner Kurt Danison, Superintendent Thompson, Building Official Forbus, Clerk Denney and Omak City Administrator Todd McDaniel regarding the process involved in certifying the Omak and Oroville levees to FEMA. As discussed previously, Omak will be entering into an agreement with J-U-B Engineers for consulting services to complete the projects and an interlocal agreement will be needed between Omak and Oroville. Discussed that City Administrator McDaniel has taken lead on the project for both communities and Mayor Naillon expressed his appreciation for the work Omak has put into the project so far. Mayor Naillon stated that the City received a letter from Congressman Dan Newhouse congratulating the City on receiving the Airport Improvement Program grant from FAA for $450,000 for the design of the runway reconstruction project. Department Head Updates Police Chief Hirst stated that he received the certified eligibility list from the Civil Service and there was 1 successful lateral applicant. Hirst stated the applicant is going through the hiring process and the conditional offer of employment has been signed; potential starting date of August 15th, however, that date could be moved up if the hiring process is completed sooner. Superintendent Thompson stated that the OLVMP has been fully reserved for this weekend. Superintendent Thompson stated that the sewer lift pump on Juniper has failed and will cost $8,000 to replace. Mayor Naillon requested that Superintendent Thompson address the bowed sidewalk on the East side of the Highway, South of OLVMP; Thompson stated that he is planning to make that repair just as soon as the forklift at Thompson Bees is available. Discussion on planned repairs. Mayor Naillon also requested that the weeds in the downtown corridor be addressed; Thompson stated that weeds have been getting sprayed in other areas and he will have the crew start addressing the downtown corridor area. As there being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm by Mayor Naillon. Minutes approved ____________________ ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Clerk