MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday April 24, 2023
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 24th 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, Mayor Cliff Munson, and John Stacher were present.
Councilmember Brandon Fawaz, and Charnna Gilmore were absent.
Oral Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Item
Tom Smith commented on the city website.
George Poe commented about keeping the city ambulance and how great of a job Ambulance Director Teri Arrwood is doing.
Annie Kramer added how much she appreciates Teri’s hard work going above and beyond for the community.
Peggy Johnson commented on how important the ambulance and Teri are.
Dawn Schott recommended the Council hire another ambulance employee to support Teri.
Consent Calendar
• Minutes Regular Meeting March 27, 2023
• Minutes Special Meetings April 4, 2023, and April 10, 2023 • Accounts Payable Check Register
• Resolution 2023-005 – A Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funded SB 1: The Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017 Councilmember Deppen moved to approve the Consent Calendar, Stacher seconded, and the motion passed. (Councilmember Brandon Fawaz arrived.) Ayes : Fawaz, Deppen, Stacher, Munson
Council/Department Reports:
Police Chief Josh Short provided a written report in the council packet. Chief Short appreciated the support from the Council and emphasized the importance of communication.
Missy is officially on her own now and doing a great job.
Public Works Director Dan Burbank provided a written report in the council packet.
Mayor Munson commented on a few leaks around town and Cleveland Street being on the list for repairs.
Fire Chief Alan Kramer reported that there were three flume fires in Etna this month.
Chief Kramer has been working on the valley wide fire academy and recently completed the RT130 firefighter training. Councilmember Deppen asked about the new radios. Chief Kramer stated the grant is complete, but they need to be installed.
Ambulance Director Teri Arrwood provided a written report in the council packet.
Arrwood mentioned that there have been some mechanical issues happening with the ambulances that they are working through. Arrwood is hoping to be able to hire a second person to assist her. Arrwood received a scholarship from an international organization and is planning to attend an EMS Educator Conference in August.
City Clerk Pamela Eastlick reported that the SWRCB Grant is closed. Four applications have been received for lifeguarding so far. IT is still in the process of being updated and switched from Network One to Garland Tech. Eastlick reminded the Council about the LOLA dinner coming up in July and needing to plan for the event.
Mayor Munson had nothing to report.
CURRENT BUSINESS:
Approve and Sign the Proclamation of the City of Etna Proclaiming April 30, 2023, as Smart Rural Community Day. Mayor Munson read the Proclamation. Councilmember Stacher moved to approve the Proclamation, Fawaz seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes : Fawaz, Deppen, Stacher, Munson
Approve and Sign Proclamation for National EMS Week. Councilmember Fawaz moved to approve the proclamation, Deppen seconded and the motion passed.
Ayes : Stacher, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
Mayor Munson read the Proclamation for National EMS Week.
Discuss/Approve Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant Program. City Council tabled this item.
Discuss/Approve Lifeguard Training. Audience member Mark Clausen explained that he and his son are certified lifeguard trainers. They are offering their service for training lifeguards for this season. The fee for the instructors would be waived. Contact information was exchanged. No action taken.
Discuss/Approve 75th Etna May Rodeo Parade Event Application. Kory Hayden requested Council approval for the Rodeo Parade. Councilmember Deppen moved to approve the 75th Etna May Rodeo Parade Event Application, Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes : Fawaz, Deppen, Munson, Stacher
Discuss/Approve Resource Conservation Lease Agreement. Mayor Munson explained the details in the lease agreement. It is recommended to keep the rent amount the same but increasing the utilities by $70.00 roughly. This lease gets adjusted every two years.
Further discussion. Councilmember Deppen moved to approve the Resource Conservation Lease Agreement, Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes : Fawaz, Deppen, Stacher, Munson
Discuss/Approve Firefighter Application Deb Tippit. Fire Chief Alan Kramer presented two applications for Council approval. Deb Tippit and Shannon Wedgley.
Councilmember Deppen moved to approve both applicants, Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes : Fawaz, Deppen, Munson, Stacher
Discuss Update on Museum Project. Chief Short has been researching grants to support this project. Further discussion. Councilmember Deppen moved to approve Chief Short to continue to look into grants to get this project moving. Mayor Munson seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes : Stacher, Fawaz, Deppen, Munson
Chief Short will have information at the next regular meeting in May.
Discuss/Review Salary Schedule and Job Descriptions. Mayor Munson is currenlty working on a salary schedule to present in the future.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Councilmember Fawaz received a phone call from someone interested in the Pool Manager position and was unaware that the age requirement was 21. Further discussion.
CITY COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Adjournment
There being no further business Mayor Munson ended the regular meeting at 7:32 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk