DORRIS CITY COUNCIL MINUETS
REGULAR MEETING AT CITY HALL
Monday, Mar 18th, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
Call to order: Abner Weed
Flag Salute: Abner Weed
Roll Call: Abner Weed, Donald Clontz, Rob Baldwin
Business of the Audience: None
1. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Baldwin made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Clontz seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Siskiyou County Sheriff's Report: None
3. Warren Smith Dorris Volunteer Fire Department update: Warren smith gave presentation on the new arrival of fire equipment, and future plans for the fire department.
4. 112 N Main St would like to be reconsidered for council to wave the required signatures and approve pack permit: 112 N main was not present. Council continued and voted no on the wave of required signatures did not approve pack permit. Motion was unanimous.
5. Art of Survival Century Steering Committee Representative Rennie Cleland would like the City of Dorris to be added to the current MOU established between all parties associated with the Memorial Day weekend bicycle ride: Rennie Cleland, Art of Survival Century Steering Committee Representative gave presentation on the City of Dorris to be added to the current MOU established between all parties associated with the Memorial Day weekend bicycle ride.
Mr. Weed made a motion to not be added to the MOU but to compose a letter of support for Art of Survival Century Steering Committee. Mr. Baldwin seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
6. The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is requesting a letter of support from elected officials for their application to the 2025 Community Project Funding Grant through Congressman LaMalfa's office. Which will allow the sheriff's office to purchase a variety of needed forensic and coroner equipment: Mr. Baldwin made a motion to accept The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office request for a letter of support from elected officials for their application to the 2025 Community Project Funding Grant through Congressman LaMalfa's office. Which will allow the sheriff's office to purchase a variety of needed forensic and coroner equipment. Mr. Clontz Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
7. 2" Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services: Mr. Weed requested the item be moved to next meeting and additional paperwork is provided. Mr. Clontz Seconded. Motion Passed unanimously.
8. Approve the MOU between the City of Dorris and Siskiyou Economic Development: Mr. Weed made a motion to approve the MOU between the City of Dorris and Siskiyou Economic Development. Mr. Baldwin seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Approve amended contract between the City of Dorris and the state of California Water Resources for Drought Relief and Well Deepening and Pipeline Replacement Project: Mr. Weed made a motion to approve amended contract between the City of Dorris and the state of California Water Resources for Drought Relief and Well Deepening and Pipeline Replacement Project. Mr. Baldwin Seconded. Motion Passed unanimously.
10. Admin & Staff- Council Reports Financials
A. Update on Sewer Pump: Joe Leonard City Public Works Gave update on sewer looking into prices for new pump.
B. Update on Heater: Joe Leonard City Public Works gave update on heater. Looking for statement on price.
C. Update on Spring Spruce Up: Jocelyn Ibarra City Hall Office Clerk presented that waste management has been contacted with dates just waiting for confirmation.
D. Update Badger Meter Training: No updates to be given. Will revisit nest meeting.
E. Update Dog Impound Fee: No updates to be given. Will revisit nest meeting.
11. Closed Session-Employee appointment, evaluation, dismissal pursuant to (Gov. Code 54957) City Stall
Started: 6:50 Adjourned closed session: 7:15
Mr. Weed gave presentation on closed session. Discussion was about radio broadcast system, start date to fix public restrooms.
12. Future Agenda: Sewer pump, Heater, Spruce Up, Badger Meter, Increase in dog license Fees.
Consent Agenda - Mr. Weed made a motion to Combine Items A & B and consent of agenda. Mr. Clontz Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
a. Approval of Payment of Bills:
b. Approval of Minutes of the March 11, 2024 Meeting
Adjourned: 7:21
Abner Weed, Mayor
Jocelyn Ibarra, City Clerk