AMADOR CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE AMADOR CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 25, 2024
8:00 PM
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Flag Salute
3. Roll Call-Sandy Staples, Susan Bragstad, Anne Kel-Artinian, Russ Robinson, Bruce Sherrill present
4. Approval of City Council Special Meeting Agenda, March 25, 2024, Bragstad moved, 2"^^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously
5. Public Comment - None
6. Presentations/Proclamations/Appointments - None
7. Consent Agenda Items-A. Regular Meeting Minutes of 2-15-24 B. Regular Meeting Minutes 3-21-24
C. Financial Statement of 3-2024
Sherrill moved, second by Robinson, approved unanimously
8. Ordinances and Public Hearings- None
9. Regular Agenda Items
A. Status of City arrangements with H&R Block, recent meeting with County Controller re: needs of Amador City. Holly Groth met with Tracey Oneto Rouen who told her that over $750,000 Federal Funds requires an audit. Holly Groth can prepare monthly financial statements but recommends hiring an auditor. Mary Louise Nixon prepared monthly compilation reports. Bragstad suggested we ask other cities what they do. County auditor recommends audit every 5 years. Financial Review every other year. Bragstad moved, by Sherrill that City prepare a Request for Proposal to be published in newspaperto secure a bid from a qualified CPA to perform audit, approved unanimously. Council to gather more information for CPA.
B. Proposed Dissolution of Amador Regional Sanitation AuthorityDiscussion Only - What are implications for Amador City? Amador City rate payers paying for primary services and for technician and only send effluent to Sutter Creek. Martel also sends solids but we do not. Jackson left ARSA they gave $450,000 to Sutter Creek/ARSA.
What did their contract involve? Tertiery plant discussed. In conclusion, Amador City needs a plan and written contract.
Tom DuBois reported ARSA comprised of County, Sutter Creek and Amador City. Money used proportionately between County, Sutter Creek and Amador City approximately $450,000. Bragstad asked if we would receive our share in cash or as a credit. Sutter Creek would need at least $750,000 to build new sewer plant. If loan is dissolved our share would only be $13,000. We represent 2.5% of flow. If everybody received credit, it would result in higher rates.
ARSA has outlived its usefulness, and Sutter Creek is taking on a liability.
C. ACRA - Money that ACRA has proposed to spend on Amador City Park can be used for other items in city such as downtown planters, pocket park, etc. Bruce Sherrill will discuss with ACRA to acquire more information.
D. Design Review-Code requires Council approval. Bragstad presented Lyons proposalfor“Container” to be painted dark brown with light brown trim. Randy Parsons plans for O’Neil Alley approved with vertical articulated windows, porches, 2 car garage and office.
Moved by Robinson, 2'"'^ by Sherrill, approved by Staples, Bragstad, Robinson, Sherrill, abstention by Kel-Artinian.
E. Remote Participation in Council Meetings-To be discussed at April meeting, Plymouth has a “Tech Person” and their meetings are public on YouTube.
F. Resignation of Russ Robinson effective April Meeting and new Council Member will have to be appointed.
Items 10 through 14-Nothing.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Cemetery- Future marking in April.