Fort Jones City Council
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2022
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Celeste McFall, City Clerk for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda for the January 10, 2022 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, Fort Jones Post Office, Ray's Food Place, Scott Valley Family Resource Center, Outside Frontier Hardware and on the City's website www.fortjonesca.ors on January 6, 2022.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Celeste McFall, City Clerk
The regular meeting of the Fort Jones City Council was called to order in person and via Zoom by Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker at 6:00 p.m. In addition to Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker council members present were Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia, and Bill Beckwith.
Also present: City Clerk Celeste McFall. City Administrator Karl Drexel and City Attorney Margaret Long (via Zoom).
Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker led the flag salute.
Public Comment on Closed Session:
No comments
Adjourn to Closed Session:
Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker called to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
Return to Open Session:
Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker called to return to Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
Report on Closed Session:
Precion i en to slat to authorine Cite Are CAneed with abatement procedures fo Public Comment: No Public Comment
Discussion/Reports: Non-Action Items:
Al Police Department Monthly Report- Police Chief Josh Short was not able to attend as he was on a call. Police Chief Josh Short provided a full report for the month of December in the council packet.
B} Fire Department Monthly Report
Fire Chief Joseph Hess provided a report and stats for the month of December in the council packet. He announced the new engine was done being serviced and was in Fort Jones. He noted that Breanna Buker and Brad Leiferman had been promoted to Captain and Samantha Hess had been promoted to Lieutenant. He noted that in 2021 the department had responded to 454 calls totaling over 700 volunteer hours.
C) Code Enforcement Report
Code Enforcement Officer Kelly York was not present. A full report for the month of December was provided in the council packet.
DJ Public Works Monthly Report
Everett Hullquist provided a report in the council packet for the month of December and was present. He reported that the recent snowstorms had kept the department very busy clearing downed trees, snow removal and road clearing. He noted that he had also been studying wastewater classes.
E) City Administrators Report
City Administrator Karl Drexel provided a report for the month of December in the council packet.
1. Consent Calendar:
a) Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting December 13, 2021 b) Ratification of Disbursements: December 1 through December 31, 2021 c) Approve Payables for January 2022
d) Receive and Review December P&L
e) Receive and Review YTD P&L
Mercedes Garcia made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and Bill Beckwith seconded the motion. The motion passed with DeCausmaker, Beckwith, Banks, and Garcia voting aye; one seat vacant.
Public Hearing: Ordinances and Resolutions:
2. Review and Approve Introduction of Ordinance 2022-1 re FOG Program voting aye; one seat vacant.
3. Review and Approve Introduction of Ordinance 2022-2 re Opting into the Siskiyou County Integrated Solid Waste Management Regional Agency's Edible Food Recovery Ordinance.
Bill Beckwith made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2022-2 and Kathye Banks seconded the motion. The motion passed with DeCausmaker, Beckwith, Banks, and Garcia voting aye; one seat vacant.
Discussion/Reports: Action Items:
4. Form 700 reminder. Also, reminder of Ethics and Harassment courses.
5.Boundary Line Adjustment Douglas Street-Hullquist
Bill Beckwith made a motion to approve the Boundary Line Adjustment as presented with changing the working to Moffet Creek, Mercedes Garcia seconded the motion. The motion passed with DeCausmaker, Beckwith, Banks, and Garcia voting aye; one seat vacant.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
Kathye Banks addressed the correct wording for the Bev White ADA table at the Garrison Picnic Pavilion.
There was discussion regarding finishing the painting on the inside of City Hall. Those questioning were assured the painting would be finished.
Bill Beckwith notes the $486,000 park grant recently awarded to Fort Jones: as well as the notification from Caltrans asking for the town's input on the upcoming road improvements. He also noted that the City Administrator was also working on other grants for the Little League Park and Picnic Pavilion and the Scout Hall.
Meeting adjourned 7:35 p.m.
Attest:
Celeste McFall, City Clerk
Approved:
richelle De Cowsmates
Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker