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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday July 6, 2022
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 6
th day of July 2022, via TELECONFERENCE
and IN PERSON. Mayor Pro Tem Charnna Gilmore called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call
Mayor Cliff Munson (Zoom), Councilmembers Brandon Fawaz, Lori Fleck, and Charnna Gilmore were present.
Oral Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Item
None.
Current Business:
Discuss/Approve Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint: City Clerk.
City Manager Adam Cox explained that City Clerk Kris Hargrove requested this item have action taken in open session. Clerk Hargrove did not submit anything in writing on her behalf.
Councilmember Fawaz moved to approve terminating the employment of Kris Hargrove effective July 6, 2022, Fleck seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Munson, Fawaz, Fleck, Gilmore
Accept Resignation of Councilmember Mitch Trost. City Council acknowledged Councilmember Mitch Trost’s resignation effective June 30, 2022. Councilmember Fleck moved to approve acknowledging the resignation of Councilmember Mitch Trost and directed the City Manager to post the vacancy and have a meeting as soon as possible to fill the seat until November, Fawaz modified the motion to include filling the vacant position July 25th and seconded the motion. Mayor Munson recommended closing the process at noon the 25th so that if someone did apply, they could be appointed that day. Cox agreed. Councilmember Gilmore called for a vote.
Ayes: Munson, Fawaz, Fleck, Gilmore
Assign and Reassign Council Commissions. Councilmember Fleck pointed out that water, streets, and roads are missing. Fawaz commented that he could not take any more on.
Fleck is willing to take on finance and budget and happy to take parks and rec, and open space.
Fawaz moved to approve appointing Fleck to budget, finance, parks and rec, and open spaces, Fleck seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Munson, Fawaz, Fleck, Gilmore
Review and Adopt Draft Water Conservation Plan. Councilmember Gilmore explained that the triggers were identified without consideration of curtailments from the state.
The plan was drafted and approved before the 2021 curtailment, and there is nothing in our current conservation plan discussing max restrictions. Gilmore is requesting language be added to the conservation plan to coincide with the state-imposed curtailment. Gilmore also wants it to be noted that this conservation plan is voluntary and not enforceable. Fawaz recommended that **CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE www.etnaca.com** this item be put on the agenda for a regular meeting. Fawaz also commented that the gallons per person in the plan is not linear and if people are watering their garden, they could go over their water usage for that day. Gilmore explained that the rationale for the gallons was based on per household with an average household of four. Gilmore expressed concerns that the messaging from the city to the community does not align with the greater Scott Valley. Fleck suggested that families with more than four could request a waiver from the city. Gilmore is hoping that with some increased signage it will encourage voluntary conservation efforts. Fleck explained how she waters her four city lots and people who own more than one lot or larger lots should be considered. Munson stated that the water is well above 2.4 cfs and asked if this plan is acceptable to the state. Fawaz does not see a need to amend the plan and add the additional language. The plan has been reviewed and accepted by the state. Fawaz moved to postpone this item to the next regular meeting in July. Fleck would like more time to review the information as well. Fleck seconded and the motion passed to table this item.
Ayes: Munson, Fawaz, Fleck, Gilmore
Adjournment
There being no further business Mayor Pro Tem Charnna Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 4:20 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk