MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday June 10, 2024
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 10
th day of June in person and via
TELECONFERENCE (Zoom.) Mayor Cliff Munson called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag of the United States of America.
1. Call to Order:
a. Roll Call
Councilmembers Jason Deppen, Charnna Gilmore, and John Stacher were present. Mayor Cliff Munson arrived late, and Councilmember Brandon Fawaz was absent.
2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items:
Audience member Trinity Davis on behalf of the Trails End Music Festival provided the Council with an update regarding the event. The staff for the event made contact with all local businesses on Main Street.
3. Consent Calendar:
a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 13, 2024
b. Minutes of the Special Meeting May 29, 2024
c. Invoice Approvals
Councilmember Stacher moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 13, 2024, Mayor Munson seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Munson, Deppen
Abstain: Gilmore
Councilmember Stacher moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting May 29, 2024, Councilmember Gilmore seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson
Abstain: Deppen
Councilmember Gilmore made a motion to accept the Invoice Approvals, Councilmember Deppen seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore Munson, Deppen
4. Public Meeting:
a. Discussion of Possible State CDBG Application – Mayor Munson opened the public meeting at 6:34 pm
Brandy Caporaso from Great Northern gave a background on the application submittal process and the various projects and funding amounts.
5. Current Business:
a. Discuss/Approve Notice of Award to R.B Aldrich Construction for the Cleveland Street Improvements Project in the Amount of $158,072.
City Engineer Morgan Eastlick gave a background on the project and the bids received. Councilmember Deppen made a motion to approve the contract with R.B Aldrich, Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen
b. Discuss/Approve Purchase of Pool Pump.
Councilmember Deppen made a motion to approve purchasing a new pool pump, Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen
c. 24/25 Budget Update.
City Clerk Pamela Eastlick updated the 24/25 budget and presented it to the Council and staff. Eastlick explained the salary schedule that reflects a 2.85% COLA increase. Staff evaluations will need to be completed for staff to receive a step increase. Discussion regarding staff evaluations. The full budget will be provided at the June 24th meeting.
Ambulance Director Teresa Arrwood corrected the ambulance pay rates for volunteers. Police Chief Josh Short asked about the incentive pay and longevity pay section of the salary schedule. No action taken.
6. City Council Statements and Requests:
Councilmember Stacher and City Manager Jeff Mitchem met with the ladies from the Museum.
Councilmember Gilmore would like an update on the foreclosure.
Councilmember Deppen commented that the City Council has no jurisdiction over the Pleasure Park.
Fire Chief Alan Kramer stated that Cal Fire has suspended back yard burning thus burn permits are now suspended.
7. CLOSED SESSION:
a. Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b) Personnel Matters – Public Employment
1. Public Works Department: Public Works Employee ¾ Time Position
The City Council approved the hire of Brandon Facey for the ¾ Time Public Works Position.
2. Ambulance Department: Ambulance Team Member Volunteer EMT
The City Council voted unanimously to fill the Ambulance Volunteer position.
8. Adjournment:
There being no further business Mayor Cliff Munson adjourned the meeting at 7:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk