Fort Jones City Council
Regular Meeting
January 8, 2024
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Joshua Stanshaw City Clerk for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda for the February 12, 2024 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, Ray's Food Place, Outside Frontier Hardware, Fort Jones Post Office and on the City's website www.fortjonesca.org on January 5, 2024.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
JoShua Stanshaw, Town Administrator & Clerk
The regular meeting of the Fort Jones City Council was called to order in person by Mayor Garcia at 7:00 p.m.
Role Call: Mark Eayrs, Alex LaRiviere, Julia Collie-Mason, Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia Also present: Joshua Stanshaw, Everette Hulquist, Joseph Hess Mayor Garcia led the flag salute.
Public Comment:
Cookie Hunt asked about the Christmas lights and decorations on the lamp posts. She stated that she would be willing to re-string the decorations as they were in need of repair.
Discussion/Reports: Non-Action Items:
A} Police Department Monthly Report
Chief Short provided a written report.
B} Fire Department Monthly Report
Chief Hess provided a written report and stated that the SCBAs had been ordered and would be delivered by the end of the week.
C} Public Works Monthly Report
Everette Hulquist provided a written report.
D} Administrator Monthly Report
Joshua Stanshaw provided a written report and added that there has been considerable progress made on the CDBG loan project.
Consent Calendar:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2023
b. Ratification of Disbursements: December 1 through 31, 2023 c. Review Budget vs. Actual for July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023 Discussion:
Public Comment: None
Motion: Council Member Eayrs motioned to approve the Consent Calendar.
Second: Council Member Collie-Mason seconded the motion.
Ayes: Eayrs, LaRiviere, Collie-Mason, Banks, Garcia
Nayes:
Absent:
Abstain
Motion: Passes
Discussion/Reports: Action Items:
2. Discuss, review, and act on Fire Department Request to purchase Turnouts Discussion:
Chief Hess brought forward a request to purchase Turnouts for the fire department. Recent changes to California regulations has imposed a 10 year service life for firefighting personal protective equipment. Purchasing new turnouts will ensure the department is in compliance with the new regulations. This protects both the firefighters and reduces the liability on the Town.
Public Comment: Madeline Ayers asked if the Fire Department has the funds to make the purchase. Council Member Eayrs replied that it's a necessary purchase.
Motion: Council Member Ears motioned to approve the purchase of Turnouts.
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Banks seconded the motion.
Ayes: Eayrs, LaRiviere, Banks, Garcia
Nayes:
Absent:
Abstain Collie-Mason
Motion: Passes
3. Discuss, review, and act on Contribution to costs for previous Spay/Neuter clinic.
Discussion:
Essex veterinary requested an additional contribution to the Spay/Neuter clinic held in October of 2023. The clinic serviced more animals than anticipated and went significantly over budget.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Council Member LaRiviere motioned to approve a payment of $1,500 on conditions that more planning and notice are provided and that this is not an obligation to fund future clinics.
Second: Council Member ayrs seconded the motion.
Ayes: Eayrs, LaRiviere, Collie-Mason, Banks, Garcia
Nayes:
Absent:
Abstain
Motion: Passes
Closed Session:
Public Comment: None
Adjourn to Closed Session at 7:38 p.m
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation §54957: Town Administrator Return From Closed Session at 8:45o m
Report on closed session: Direction given to staff and provided a good evaluation.
STAFF COMMENTS:
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
None
The meeting adjourned 8:46 p.m. The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled to be held on February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Attest:
Approved:
Mercedur M. Sant
Mayor Mercedes Garcia