Fort Jones City Council
Regular Meeting
May 9, 2022
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Celeste McFall, City Clerk for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda for the May 9, 2022 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, Ray's Food Place, Scott Valley Family Resource Center, Outside Frontier Hardware and on the City's website www.fortjonesca.org on May 5, 2022. - declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Celeste McFall, City Clerk
ROLL Call
The regular meeting of the Fort Jones City Council was called to order in person by Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker at 7:00 p.m. In addition to Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker council members present were Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia, Bill Beckwith. Mark Gepford was absent.
Also present: City Clerk Celeste McFall and City Administrator Karl Drexel Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker led the flag salute.
Closed Session was cancelled due to Mark Gepford's absence.
Public Comment: None
Discussion/Reports: Non-Action Items:
Aj Police Department Monthly Report
Police Chief Josh Short provided a report for the month of April in the council packet. He was present at the meeting. Council member Banks asked if there was a drug issue with the youth.
Chief Short provided an overview of a problem with cocaine at the High School and what they have done to address that problem. The force is holding interviews for the new recruit next week and should be able to announce the new member at the next meeting.
B} Fire Department Monthly Report
Fire Chief Joseph Hess provided a report and stats for the month of April in the council packet.
He was present for the meeting. Three new firefighters have joined the department. Engine 1314 is at the City of Medford for repairs and maintenance, as it broke down on the way to Medford.
C) Code Enforcement Report
Code Enforcement Officer Kelly York provided a report for the month of April in the packet but was not present.
DJ Public Works Monthly Report
Everett Hullquist provided a report in the council packet for the month of April and was present. In addition to his report, he noted that the team has been working on the weeds around town to keep the fire danger down.
Ej City Administrators Report
City Administrator Karl Drexel provided a report for the month of April in the council packet.
He has been working with CRWA on the Water Treatment plant. He met with Hatch company representatives on the new flow meter for the Wastewater and Water flow.
Consent Calendar:
1 a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting April 11, 2022 b). Ratification of Disbursements: April 1 through April 30, 2022 c). Approve Payables for May 2022
d). Receive and Review YTD P&L
Bill Beckwith moves to accept the Consent Calendar with a correction in the minutes, Mercedes Garcia seconds the motion,
AYES: Banks, Beckwith, DeCausmaker and Garcia
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Mark Gepford
Public Hearing: Ordinances and Resolutions
2. Review and Approve 2022-2023 Operations Budget and Adopt Resolution 1104 Mercedes Garcia moves to approve the budget as presented and to adopt Resolution 1104, Bill Beckwith seconds the motion.
AYES: Banks, Beckwith, DeCausmaker and Garcia
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Mark Gepford
Discussion/Reports: Action Items:
3. Review and Approve FJVFD MOU for upcoming Fire Season Bill Beckwith makes a motion to approve the FJVFD MOU Mercedes Garcia secondsAYES:
Banks, Beckwith, DeCausmaker and Garcia
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Mark Gepford
4. Discussion on Water Conservation (Banks) Discussion regarding making water users aware of prudent water use through notices on the water bill to build awareness.
5. Discussion Regarding Picnic Pavilion (Banks). Kathye Banks had questions regarding the handicap accessibility of the picnic area, fences, and barbecues. Mayor DeCausmaker and City Administrator explained how the handicap accessibility and fences will be installed. The proposed barbeque was also discussed.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Celeste McFall reminded everyone about the baby shower for Everett and Trish on May 22 at 2 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Are Colate MeFull
Celeste McFall, City Clerk
Approved:
Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker