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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday April 10, 2023
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 10th day of April, 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 Jason Deppen, Brandon Fawaz, Mayor Cliff Munson, Charnna Gilmore and John Stacher were present.
Oral Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Item
None.
Current Business:
Discuss Budget Review. City Clerk Pamela Eastlick provided current financials and gave an update. Discussion on specific revenue items such as TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) and short-term rentals – Airbnb’s. Mayor Munson recommended putting the topic of TOT on a July agenda to discuss further. The Council discussed general fund expenditures. Eastlick provided account balances. No action taken.
Discuss/Approve Repairs for Medic 54. Public Works Director Dan Burbank received three quotes for the repairs that are needed. Burbank recommends Dusty’s Transmissions to complete the repairs. Discussion. Councilmember Gilmore moved to approve Dusty’s Transmission to perform the repairs, Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Fawaz, Deppen, Munson, Gilmore, Stacher
Discuss/Approve Pool Commissioner and Interviews for Pool Positions. Mayor Munson appointed Councilmember Brandon Fawaz as the Pool Commissioner and interviews for pool positions.
Discuss Interim City Manager Search. Councilmember John Stacher updated the Council. Stacher will be reaching out to Randy Johnson. Councilmember Gilmore reviewed the City Manager Job Description and made some edits and suggestions. More discussion on salary for the position. The Council agreed on the modifications, Gilmore will post the City Manager job advertisement.
Discuss/Approve Banking Investments. Mayor Munson explained that money in the City’s checking account can be moved to a Money Market account with more interest. Munson recommends moving $1 million from the checking account. Councilmember Fawaz moved to approve transferring $1 million from the checking account to a 3.5% money market account.
Councilmember Deppen seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
CORRESPONDENCE:
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CITY COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957 • Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
No reportable action.
Adjournment
There being no further business Mayor Munson adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk