EXETER CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
August 22, 2023
A closed session of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Frankie Alves, Justin Mills, Barbara Sally, Jacob Johnson, and Vicki Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Shonna Oneal, John Hall, and Julia Lew A. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alves called the closed session to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Mayor Alves requested those who wish to speak on matters listed on the Closed Session Agenda to do so at this time.
There were no public comments presented.
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION(S):
Mayor Alves adjourned to closed session at 6:30 p.m.
1. 54957(a) Threat to Public Services or Facilities
2. 54957(b) Public Employment Classification: Finance Director
3. 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Negotiator: Adam Ennis
Employee Group: Finance Director
A regular session of the City Council, City of Exeter was held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 7:12 p.m., in the Exeter City Council Chambers, 137 North F Street.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Frankie Alves, Justin Mills, Barbara Sally, Jacob Johnson, and Vicki Riddle.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Ennis, Julia Lew, John Hall, Shonna Oneal, Spencer Supinger, Tristan Suire, and Christina Arias
D. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any) Mayor Alves called the regular session to order at 7:12 p.m. City Attorney Julia Lew advised there was nothing to report from Closed Session.
E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and an invocation was given by Council Member Riddle.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Todd Williams addressed the Council to express concerns with LLMAD.
Jeff Willson addressed the Council to express concerns with various issues in the City and LLMAD.
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G. CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Council Member Sally, and unanimously carried that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved except for Consent Item 5.
1. Approve regular minutes of August 8, 2023
2. Payment of Bills
3. Payroll August 4, 2023
4. Treasurer Report: November 2022 & December 2022
5. Accept the changes to Resolution 2023-23, a resolution certifying the process to place Special Assessments on the Tulare County secured property tax roll for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts, due to mathematical and procedural errors. Council Member Sally pulled this item for clarification regarding the changes to resolution 2023-23. City Engineer Spencer Supinger, City Attorney Julia Lew, and City Administrator Adam Ennis provided responses thereto. Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Sally, seconded by Council Member Riddle and unanimously carried to approve this item as presented.
6. Adopt Resolution 2023-24 to establish a minimum insurance threshold for Mobile Food Vendors as provided, pursuant to subsection 17.64.14(C)(3)(e) of the Exeter Municipal Code.
H. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ITEMS: None
I. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS OF INTEREST
Council discussed items of interest. Mayor Alves announced the special meeting to discuss LLMAD is Friday, September 8, 2023, at 5:15pm.
J. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
City Administrator Adam Ennis provided a brief update on City related items. Police Chief John Hall provided a brief update on Police Department related items.
L. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Alves adjourned the regular meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Christina Arias, Deputy City Clerk