EXETER CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A regular session of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street, and via zoom.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Frankie Alves, Justin Mills, Jacob Johnson, Vicki Riddle and Barbara Sally COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, Shonna Oneal, Rainbow Moore, and John Hall A. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any) Mayor Alves called the regular session to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation was given by Council Member Riddle.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments were presented.
D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (if any):
a.Commendation for Lieutenant Liz Yarber and Lieutenant Brett Inglehart. Chief of Police John Hall presented Lieutenant Liz Yarber and Lieutenant Brett Inglehart with a commendation award.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Sally, seconded by Council Member Riddle, and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented.
1. Approve regular minutes of January 24, 2023
2. Payment of Bills
3. Payroll: January 20, 2023 and February 3, 2023
4. Affirm emergency repairs on the City’s water distribution system completed by Lyles Utility Construction, LLC of Fresno, CA and authorize payment in the amount of $26,114.02 for said repairs.
5. Consideration to authorize the HOME Investment Partnership loan in the amount of $952,381 to be assumed by Juan Carlos Gutierrez; and to authorize the City Administrator to execute a loan subordination agreement in the amount of $800,000; to authorize the City Administrator to execute the necessary documents to transfer the loans and regulatory agreements to Juan Carlos Gutierrez, for the apartment complex at 211 North F Street.
F. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Adopt Resolution 2023-05 creating the Ad Hoc Public Safety Task Force, and appointing two Council members to the task force, to include community involvement in reviewing and evaluating public safety departments and providing presentations and reports to the City Council of its findings and recommendations related to how the City can support the departments. City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion it was moved by Council Member Sally, seconded by Council Member Johnson and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 2023-05 as presented and to appoint Council Member Riddle and Mayor Pro Tem Mills to the Ad Hoc Public Safety Task Force.
2. Receive the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Audited Financial Statements for the City of Exeter, review the financial condition of the City, and provide feedback. Finance Director Rainbow Moore provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the fiscal year 2021/2022 Audited Financial Statements. Troy Staib addressed the Council to inquire about who developed the City’s financial policies. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Council Member Riddle and unanimously carried to receive the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Audited Financial Statements.
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3. Consideration of new agreement with John Hall for the position of Chief of Police and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement with Mr. Hall to serve in that capacity for a term not to exceed two (2) years at a monthly rate of $11,526.00 (Step E), consistent with the established salary of the Chief of Police classification as revised by the updated salary schedule item on this agenda. City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a report for Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion it was moved by Council Member Sally, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and unanimously carried to approve the new agreement with John Hall for Chief of Police and for the Mayor to execute the agreement as presented.
4. Adopt Resolution 2023-06 amending the City’s 2022/23 salary schedule changing the Chief of Police salary range effective February 27, 2023. City Clerk/Human Resources Manager Shonna Oneal provided a brief report for Council’s review and consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Council Member Johnson and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 2023-06 as presented.
G. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council discussed items of interest.
K. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a brief update on City projects and upcoming events in the City.
L. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Alves adjourned the regular meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Shonna Oneal, City Clerk