ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024
REGULAR SESSION
The regular session was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Baugh
Vice-Mayor Neutze
Mayor Neutze
Absent: Councilmember Gallagher
Councilmember Gallier
Also present: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Attorney Collin Bogener, Police Lieutenant Steve Blunk and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Hunt gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Stan Neutze led the Pledge of Allegiance.
STUDENT REPORTS
Josh from the Teen Center gave an update on current activities and answered questions from Council.
INTRODUCTIONS
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais introduced newly promoted Finance Director Cindy Wheeler.
Public Works Director Adam Whelen introduced newly promoted Building Inspector Alec White.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None.
CONSENT AGENDA
By motion made, second (Hunt/Baugh) and carried by a 3-0 vote, Council took the following action.
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 2024.
Received and filed warrant 32096 to 32141 in the amount of $254,419.51; Received and filed warrant 32142 to 32212 in the amount of $123,784.89.
Adopted Resolution No 24-31 calling for a General Municipal Election.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hunt, Baugh and Mayor Neutze.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Gallagher, Gallier.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ALL LEGAL NOTICES WERE GIVEN ACCORDING TO LAW
ZONE AMENDMENT (ZA) 24-02 TO UPDATE CHAPTER 17.44 - COMPREHENSIVE SIGN
ORDINANCE
Adam Whelen, Public Works Director, gave a staff report and answered questions from the Council.
The public hearing was opened and closed at 6:15 pm, no public comments were received.
By motion made, seconded (Hunt) Baugh) and carried by a 3-0 vote Council voted to adop the CEQA determination and adopt an Ordinance (first reading) amending Chapters 17.44 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance update and set for adoption (second reading) on July 2, 2024.
Vote: AYES: Concilmembers Hunt, Baugh and Mayor Neutze:
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Gallagher, Gallier.
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY ATTORNEY
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ANDERSON HOSPITALITY, LLC
IN CONNECTION WITH THE FAILURE TO PAY TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FOR THE BEST
WESTERN ANDERSON INN
City Attorney Collin Bogener gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Hunt) and carried by a 3-0 vote Council voted to approve the Settlement Agreement with Anderson Hospitality, LLC in connection with the failure to pay Transient Occupancy Tax for the Best Western Anderson Inn; and authorize City Manager to execute Settlement Agreement.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh Hunt and Mayor Neutze.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Gallagher, Gallier.
CITY MANAGER
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOORE & BOGENER, INC. TO CONTINUE AS CITY OF ANDERSON'S CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Hunt) and carried by a 3-0 vote Council voted to approve the Legal Services Agreement with Moore & Bogener, Inc. to continue as City of Anderson's City Attorney.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh Hunt and Mayor Neutze.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Gallagher, Gallier.
WORKSHOP
W.S.1 2024-2025 BUDGET WORKSHOP - REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Finance Director Cindy Wheeler gave a staff report and answered questions from Council.
This was a informational item only, no action was taken.
Public comment - Mayor Neutze read a letter sent by Darin Hale regarding the budget and spending.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilmembers used this time to report on meetings and activities they participated in and to announce upcoming events.
Public Comment on Closed Session Items - None.
7:22 p.m.: The City Council convened to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
7:40 p.m.: The City Council reconvened to Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
C.S.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (§ 54956.9) - Name of Case: City of Anderson v. Krumins, et al., Case No. 2023032 Mayor Neutze announced that the Council sat in Closed Session with no reportable action.
ADIOURNMENT
7:40p.m.: The City Council adjourned to July 2, 2024.
He d Ments
Stan Neutze, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christyle
Christy White, City Clerk