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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday June 26, 2023
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 26th day of June, via TELECONFERENCE.
Mayor Cliff Munson called the meeting to order and lead in the flag salute to the United States of America.
Roll Call:
Councilmembers Jason Deppen, Mayor Cliff Munson, Charnna Gilmore, and John Stacher were present. Councilmember Brandon Fawaz arrived late.
Oral Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Item:
None.
Consent Calendar:
None.
Council/Department Reports:
None.
Current Business:
Discuss/Approve 2023/2024 Budget. City Clerk Pam Eastlick presented the budget for the Council review and approval. Eastlick explained the personnel spread and employee payroll splits and the workers compensation expense for the city.
Councilmember Fawaz arrived at 6:40 pm.
Eastlick and the Council went through each line item starting with General Fund revenue.
To correct the deficit for the General Fund revenue the Council approved moving 60% of Chief Short’s salary to the COPS Fund. Discussion regarding the Fort Jones PD contract.
Budget changes/edits:
• $4,000 Fire Department Stipend
• $3,500 Fire Department Equipment Maintenance
• $1,000 Ambulance Department Heating
Ambulance Director Teri Arrwood would like the Council to consider hiring a “utility” employee that can work for multiple departments. Discussion regarding strike team assignments and the ambulance. Mayor Munson recommended department heads get together to discuss the funding for the utility employee.
Director Teri also requested the Council to increase the standby pay for the volunteers to $1.00/hr above minimum wage. Councilmember Gilmore recommended bringing these items back to the next meeting.
The Council moved through the rest of the funds with no changes. **CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE www.etnaca.com** Councilmember Deppen moved to approve the budget, Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed. Eastlick explained that she will be providing income statements in the future.
Ayes: Fawaz, Deppen, Munson, Gilmore, Stacher
CORRESPONDENCE:
CITY COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Adjournment
There being no further business Mayor Munson adjourned the open meeting at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk