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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday October 24, 2022
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 24th day of October 2022, via TELECONFERENCE and IN PERSON. Mayor Cliff Munson called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call
Councilmembers Brandon Fawaz, Jason Deppen, Mayor Cliff Munson, Charnna Gilmore, and Lori Fleck (ZOOM) were present.
Oral Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Item
None.
Current Business:
Discuss/Approve 2022/2023 Budget.
City Manager Adam Cox and City Clerk Pamela Eastlick presented to the City Council the 2022/2023 Budget in addition to fund balance reports. The pool fund, and ambulance fund have been removed from the general fund, and fund 53 COPS fund balance will be moved to the general fund to cover police expenses.
There are a few revenue items that Eastlick will review and account for in the correct year. The City Council and staff continued discussion on general fund revenue items and then discussed general fund expenditures. Councilmember Fleck requested adding $500.00 for the Collier Interpretive Information Center (CIIC,) and expressed concerns about the high IT expenses. Cox and Eastlick are planning on terminating the current contract for IT services.
Further discussion regarding the Fort Jones Police services section of the budget. The City Council would like to increase the amount of the contract for Fort Jones. Cox, Chief Short, and Eastlick are working with Fort Jones to agree to a new contract price. The Council and staff discussed the DOJ grant section of the budget for the 5th officer. Chief Short explained that the grant covers 100% of the expenditures and Fort Jones has agreed to fund 50% of the expenses for the fourth year. Fleck is concerned about adding staff.
Further discussion and consideration of ambulance and police department impact on the general fund. Cox and staff will continue to work on the budget and present it at a future meeting. City Council tabled approving the 2022/2023 budget. No action taken.
Adjournment
There being no further business Mayor Cliff Munson adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk