DORRIS CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED MINUETS MAY 19, 2025
REGULAR MEETING AT CITY HALL
MONDAY JUNE 02, 2025 AT 6:00pm
Call to order: 'Abner Weed
Flag Salute: Abner Weed
Roll Call: Abner Weed, Donald Clontz, Robert Baldwin, Stan beck, Barry Barkman Business of the Audience: None
1. Approval of Agenda: Robert Baldwin, Donald Clontz
2. Siskiyou County Sheriff's Report: Officer Anderson was present. Gave brief report about what is happening around town in and outside of city limits. Discussion no action.
3. Fire Department Report: Fire Chief Matt Smith was present Gave presentation on classes' trainings coming up for the fire department. Discussion no action.
4. Approve agreement for Emergency response service between the County Service Area no. 4 Pleasant Valley fire zone of increased benefit and the City of Dorris: Mr. Clonțz made a motion to approve agreement for Emergency response service between the County Service Area no. 4 Pleasant Valley fire zone of increased benefit and the City of Dorris. Mr. Barkman Seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. Approve mutual aid agreement between the City of Dorris and The Butte Valley Fire Protection District: Mr. Baldwin made a motion to table the approval mutual aid agreement between the City of Dorris and The Butte Valley Fire Protection District until next meeting. Mr. Beck Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Approve moving funds from Fire Dept. Savings act to checking to pay for rooms for training June 11", 12'" ", and 13"; Mr. Weed made a motion to write a check of $4,000 to cover Food, Classes, Board, and travel stipend. Mr. Clontz Seconded. Motion Passed Unanimously.
7. Approve Admin signature for Fly over on the 4" of July: Ms. Kay Scholar gave presentation on the 4'' of July parade and request approval for admin signature for a fly over on 4" of July. Mr.
Weed made a motion to Approve Admin signature for Fly over on the 4"' of July. Mr: Baldwin Seconded. Motion Passed Unanimously.
8. Approve 3" addendum to Memorandum of understanding & agreement to provide law enforcement services: Mr. Beck made a motion to approve the 3' addendum to Memorandum of understanding & agreement to provide law enforcement services. Mr. Baldwin Seconded. Motion Passed unanimously.
9. Review of draft City Personnel Policy and Procedure Manuel: Council reviewed. Mr. Beck Made a motion to approve changes to the City Personnel Policy and Procedure Manuel. Mr. Clontz Seconded. Motion Passed unanimously.
10. Approve the City Administrator signing the letter of support for Oil Recycling grant with Siskiyou County being the lead: Mr. Weed Made a motion to approve the City Administrator signing the letter of support for Oil Recycling grant with Siskiyou County being the lead. Mr.
Clontz Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
11. Public Hearing General Plan Update - Introduction and Land Use Element: Rico City planner was present, gave presentation.
a. Approve Resolution 25-08 a resolution adopting the General Plan Introduction and Land Use Element Updates: Mr. Weed made a motion to Approve Resolution 25-08 a resolution adopting the General Plan Introduction and Land Use Element Updates. Mr.
Beck Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
12. New Business
Public Hearing Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Update: Mr. Weed Motioned to table the Public Hearing Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Update until we have contacted our city attorney a. on the matter. Mr. Clontz Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
13. Admin & Staff- Council Reports Financials
a. Update on Alley: Fire Department chief and local officer are patrolling. Discussion no action.
b. Review LAFCO budget: Council reviewed LAFCO Budget. Discussion no action.
14. Closed Session-Employee appointment, evaluation, dismissal pursuant to (Gov. Code 54957) City Administrator: Closed : 7:15pm. Reopened: 8:14pm. Mr. Weed announced council has reviewed and discussed admin applicants, will be announcing who was awarded at a later time.
15. Closed Session-Employee appointment, evaluation, dismissal pursuant to (Gov. Code 54957) City Clerk: Closed; 7:15Pm Reopened: 8:14Pm
16. Closed Session-Employee appointment, evaluation, dismissal pursuant to (Gov. Code 54957) Public works: Closed: 7:15pm Reopened: 8:14pm. Mr. Weed announced the hiring of summer help.
17. Closed Session-Employee appointment, evaluation, dismissal pursuant to (Gov. Code 54957) Animal control/Code Enforcement: Closed: 7:15pm Reopened: 8:14pm.
18. Future Agenda: Reassignment of Commission seats, Butte Valley Fire Agreement, 4'* of July Update, Fire hazard Severity Zone, Update on new well project.
Consent Agenda - Mr. Weed made a motion to combine and approve items A&B. Mr. Clontz Seconded.
Motion passed unanimously
Approval of Payment of Bills
Approval of Minutes of the May 05, 2025
Adjourned: 8:23pm
Abner Weed Mayor
Joanna Wynant Deputy Clerk'