DORRIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING AT CITY HALL
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18th, 2024 AT 6:00pm
Call to order: Rob Baldwin
Flag Salute: Rob Baldwin
Roll Call: Rob Baldwin, Donald Clontz, Abner Weed
Sworn in: Stan Beck, Barry Barkman
Business of the Audience: Resident from West 4" street had concern that the streetlight is still out. Council and public works had discussed the issue.
1. Approval of Agenda: Stan beck made a motion to approve the agenda. Barry Barkman Seconded. Motion Passed Unanimously.
2. Siskiyou County Sheriff's Report. Officer Moore was present gave update on injured officer and calls taken in the area from October to current. Discussion no action.
3. Oath of Office for council members elect: Rob Baldwin, Stan Beck, Barry Barkman, City Clerk Elect Jocelyn Ibarra, and Treasurer Elect Pam Bay: Rob Baldwin, Stan beck, Barry Barkman ( Council Members), along with City Clerk Elect Jocelyn Ibarra and Treasurer Elect Pam Bay sworn in by Deputy Clerk/ City Administrator Joanna Wynant.
4. Appoint Mayor, Mayor Pro tem and Commission seats: Fire, Water &Sewer, Street, and Police:
Rob Baldwin made a motion to table item until March of 2025. Donald Clontz Seconded. Motion Passed unanimously.
5. Approve and waive fees for hall rental for Christmas festivities 12-3 Prince/Princess interviews, 12-8 crowning, 12-9 Craft night, 12-15 Parade and Santa: Rob made a motion to Approve and waive fees for hall rental for Christmas festivities 12-3 Prince/Princess interviews, 12-8 crowning, 12-9 Craft night, 12-15 Parade and Santa. Barry Barkman seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
6. 119 N Railroad would like city to pay for her porta potty rental form 10-11-24 due to the sewer pump breaking down. Her husband had a broken leg and needed one immediately: 119 N rail Road was present gave presentation on reasoning for the request for like city to pay for her porta potty rental form 10-11-24 due to the sewer pump breaking down. Her husband had a broken leg and needed one immediately. Council suggested contacting American sanitation and possibly merging her bill to the city bill. Will keep in contact with resident on the situation. Stan Beck motioned to reach out to American sanitation regarding merger of bill. Barry Barkman seconded, Motion passed unanimously.
7. 215 N Sage would like to discuss the smell of the water: 215 N Sage was not present no discussion or action.
8. Approve quote for repair of old sewer pump: Rob Baldwin Made a motion to approve quote for repair of old sewer pump. Abner weed seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
9. First 5 Siskiyou- Would like council to Sign Proclamation stating the importance of Early Literacy - 17 Annual Read across Siskiyou: Abner weed made a motion to Sign Proclamation stating the importance of Early Literacy - 17" Annual Read across Siskiyou. Stan Beek Seconded motion passed unanimously.
10. Accept letter of resignation from CDBG Clerk: Rob Baldwin made a motion to accept letter of resignation from CDBG Clerk. Donald Clontz Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
11. Public Hearing for General Plan Circulation Element, Noise Element, and Open Space & Conservation Element Updates
a. Staff Report: Rico City Planner gave staff report updates. b. Public Hearing: Rico presented publie hearing
c. Adoption of CBQA exemption pursuant CRQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3): Abner Weed made a motion to Adoption of CEQA exemption pursuant CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Stan beck seconded, motion passed unanimously. d. Adoption of Resolution 24-18 to adopt Circulation Element, Noise Element, and Open Space & Conservation Element Updates. Abner weed made a motion to Adoption of Resolution 24-18 to adopt Circulation Element, Noise Element, and Open Space & Conservation Element Updates. Rob Baldwin seconded, motion passed unanimously.
12. Approve Resolution 24-19 Accept and consent to easements being granted to the City pursuant to the City's Dorris Sewer Project: Abner Weed made a motion to Approve Resolution 24-19 Accept and consent to easements being granted to the City pursuant to the City's Dorris Sewer Project, Barry Barkman seconded motion passed unanimously.
13. Admin & Staff- Council Reports Financials
a. Sewer pump: Joe Leonard city public works gave update on sewer pump. The new pump is in and the old pump is functional some repair recommended. b. Chlorinator: Joe Leonard gave update on Chlorinator parts needed have been received and put in. water lines were then drained of water to further filter the chlorine. c. PacifiCorp underground power lines: Joanna Wynant city administrator gave update on PacifiCorp underground power lines and the plans set by PacifiCorp for the underground power lines. Council denied original plans and requested other options. d. Building inspector rate increase Jan 15, 2025: Council approved with stipulation of the increase be reflected in the cost of building permits.
e. Christmas Party: Abner Weed made a motion to hold the Christmas party January 6" and move the council meeting that night to 4:30pm. Stan beck seconded. motion passed unanimously.
f. Heater: Joanna city admin gave update on heater, currently looking into grants.
14. Future Agenda
Consent Agenda - Abner weed motioned to combine and approve items A&B. Rob Baldwin seconded motion assed unanimously.
a. Approval of Payment of Bills
b. Approval of Minutes of the October 21, 2024
Adjourned: 7:26 pm
Abner Weed Mayor
Jocelyn Ibarra, City Clerk