Wildfire Safety Presentation
Presenters:
Mark Swanson - 1884 Line Company Project Manager
Jill Drinkwater - Pacific Power Regional Business Manager The safety of our customers and communities is our top priority. We work 24/7 to keep the power on safely and reliably, even in extreme weather. That's why we're building our system to be more resilient long term for all seasons and weather conditions. We've already invested $1 billion across our six-state system in wildfire prevention strategies and we will continue investing in system strengthening in the coming years. This includes developing an industry-leading meteorology program, rebuilding portions of our system with equipment upgrades, and using advanced technology to monitor conditions while increasing inspections and vegetation maintenance on our lines. 1884 Line Company will be working under contract with Pacific Corp to replace the wooden power lines with aluminum or steel poles to reduce the fire risk.
Fort Jones Police Chief's Monthly Report
June 2025
With the new RIMS computer-aided dispatch system accessible by PD staff now the following report will consist of statistical data beginning June 1"' to July 1' we were able to produce in-house. As you will see, officers have been busy in both towns while maintaining our proactive approach to community policing. As mentioned in the past, keeping a good line of communication is key to our success. The public and council are our eyes and ears out there so please encourage our constituents to come forward with anything they may see or hear. If council has any questions or concerns, please stop by or call so we can address the issue at hand and keep it from metastasizing into something more difficult to handle. As always if you can find time in your busy schedules to come on a ride along you would find it very inciteful of what is going on around town and valley.
Traffic- Recently our main focus around town has been concentrated on downtown and main street areas.
With an influx of travelers both on foot and motor vehicles it is important for us to show presence to slow traffic and keep drivers mindful of safe vehicle operation. Numerous traffic stops have been conducted as well as citations being issued. The Radar/Message board had been placed on Main Street for a couple weeks and made a big impact in slowing drivers down. Attached to this month's PD report is statistical data of vehicles while the sign was placed on Main Street. If you notice an area that needs our attention please advise us so we can maintain extra patrols as well as set up our radar trailer.
Schools- We are currently in the middle of our school district's summer session, however, have had numerous calls related to our campus's. Each of those calls for service have been investigated and sent to either the D. A's office or probation for prosecution. Even though the schools are in their summer session, we have maintained our partnership in developing future programs and procedures to apply the next school year. We hope to be introducing several new concepts and programs in the very near future. Our school safety is paramount for our community, and we will always maintain a proactive approach to making sure every child is taken care of and made to feel safe.
Fire Assignments- Despite our assisting local agencies with fire activity we have not yet been called upon to help assist a major incident besides attending cooperators meetings within fire camp. This year we have been successful in partnering with OES in setting up pre administrative measure to ensure we are reimbursed for any fire assignment within two weeks of the incident. In the past it has been sometimes years before the city has been reimbursed. Law Enforcement response to an incident is different than fire as we are administratively a post event process versus a pre-event. It has caused a lot of delays in the past, but we have moved on from that era. It is my main focus that our local community has representation within fire camp and our communities' questions are always answered.
Animal Control-Recently several ongoing animal control issues stemming from only a couple homes have been adjudicated with the success of evictions being implemented by absentee homeowners renting to problematic persons. Thank you to Kelly for her continued persistence in following up on such difficult cases. It has finally paid off in several ways the town will surely notice. We will also be proactive in the prevention of future renters bringing the same problems to town.
Reports/Cases- As of this date we have nearly 80 written cases for the year in Ft. Jones. This is a minor increase from the year before and is a direct reflection on how busy the agency has been. Again, these cases reflect an actual written case with them being sent to other departments such as the District Attorney's Office.
This does not reflect calls for service. These cases also include abatement cases. As you know, several of these ordinance cases have been active and we will be hopefully closing out shortly. As with any of the abatement issues we are always looking towards voluntary compliance. These are also all civil issues not criminal so the time a case remains open can be long periods often over a year. One of our major abatement cases has continued to see much progress and will hopefully be closed out in the near future.
Calls for Service- Our calls for service for the month continue to be at a high volume as you can see in the attached stat report. As I mentioned in the past, even our calls for service dispatch records are a small percentage of the everyday calls for service we handle in house or when someone calls us directly. These calls include our assistance to the fire department as well as the ambulance service. We have also been assisting allied agencies on a regular basis including regular calls for service and the implementation of search warrants. PAL events have also taken many hours Monday through Thursday which throws a curve ball into our daily activities.
Ordinance Enforcement- Enforcement continues to be on the forefront and we continue to have positive results and cooperation from those involved. The follow-up has shown to take much of our time, however with the results we are seeing makes it well worth it. Recently several notices have been posted on homes and properties around town. Each violator will have an opportunity to correct the issue at hand before we follow up with their progress. We also hope in the near future to send an informational piece out explaining the issues the town may be encountering and what we will be doing to be proactive in beautifying the town.
PAL- We are currently in the middle of our swimming season with both the competitive and recreational teams having great attendance. Our competitive team continues to travel and compete in competitions around the state.
PAL will be involved in upcoming events in town as well as providing services during the county fair in august. The mentoring program is well established and has been awarded continued funding through the next three years.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our small community to receive programs that would not normally be available to our youth.
Training- Recently officers have attended critical training to help bring better services to out community.
Advanced officer training is very important to us and we will continue to provide these trainings throughout our officer's careers. Each training is POST reimbursable and comes at no cost to the city. Perishable skills training throughout the two-year cycle is also an ongoing training opportunity we usually are awarded through our partnership with the college of the Siskiyous.
Reserves- Recently Officer Buell has expressed interest in coming back to the department as a Reserve Officer. It will be wonderful to have Brandon back and within the community. He has always been a great officer for our community, so please welcome him back when you see him out and about. Our reserves put in the required time and have been a great asset to the department. We as a community are blessed to have these individuals willing to put their lives on the line and ask for nothing in return including pay. We have recently set up procedure to allow these reserves to take on special assignments such as assistants with upcoming events. This will help the department keep full time officers on their regular shifts to cover town while still providing an officer specifically to the event.
Inc # Date Day of Week Time Location Place City
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Town of Fort Jones
Public Works Report
June 2025
Sewer
We recorded all the daily readings at the wastewater treatment plant and compiled them into a usable form. We completed the CIWQS reporting for the month. There were no sanitary sewer spills in the month of June. We ordered and replaced the leaky seal on the vacuum trailer.
We are now able to transport sewage again. We wanted to remind the Council of the age of the all the Public Works equipment, with parts becoming harder to find.
There was a house that got plugged up during the month. It was determined that the lateral servicing that house ran through private property for hundreds of feet before exiting into the Town's right of way. We convinced the homeowner of the need for each parcel to have its own lateral, and of the need to bring the sewer lateral out directly to the Towns ROW. We assisted with the relocation of this sewer lateral. The house should be sewer problem free for decades to come. We made an invoice for the work and materials and then delivered that to the homeowner.
Water
We worked with the office and the USFS to get a land use agreement in place for the sale of bulk water during the fire season. We read all the meters and entered the information into the billing software. We ordered numerous parts and supplies for replacing meters around Town.
We replaced some meters. We inspected a new service connection being built on East Street and got all of the necessary information to the office to set up monthly billing on it. We handed out shut off notices for non-payment. We shut off numerous houses for non-payment and then turned them back on later in the day after they had paid. The SAFER drought reporting for the month has been completed. We located water lines for all submitted 811 requests within the Town.
We are pleased to report that the new cellular control for the Tank/Well is working as it should. The water tanks are now kept a lot fuller than they were without, and the alarms are working.
We fixed a water leak that sprung up on Dale Avenue. It was a ¾ inch polyethylene pipe that was bedded in native rocky soil. We used a clamp and some gasket maker to seal the hole.
Parks
We took out the trash weekly from the parks. We mowed all of the parks weekly. We fixed some broken sprinklers at the Little League Park. We assisted the Siskiyou County Library install a new Wi-Fi Router. We changed the air filters in Town Hall.
We have started getting all the things together that we need to relocate the fence located on the west side of the Scout Hall in anticipation of the building being resided.
We inspected the masonry work that was completed at the Little League Park for the BBQ. The mortar will need to be cured for a month before the placement of the grilling structure.
We will also be starting small fires inside of the BBQ to help cure the mortar.
We assisted the contractor who was doing the museum's roof and inside work on multiple days. We are pleased to report that the work will most likely be completed by the Council meeting.
We are working with local fencing contractors to solicit quotes to repair the fence that was driven through at the Big Ball Park. It appears that the person who drove through the fence's insurance will cover the cost to replace the damaged 98 feet of 4-foot chain link.
Roads
We took out the trash weekly from the Towns trash cans. We located the Towns storm drains for all 811 requests. We used the weed eater in numerous locations throughout Town to help mitigate the effects of catastrophic wildfires. We wanted to remind landowners of the need to cut tall grass and ladder fuel down. We got called on a weekend to pick up 1 deceased male deer.
We helped to Traffic control on Scott River Road to assist the County chip sealing. We are extremely grateful for the help that Mellissa Cummins and the Siskiyou Local Transportation Council have had in getting this project funded.
We serviced and fixed the chainsaw. The main control button had started malfunctioning.
We were able to diagnose the problem and fix it. We then replaced the fuel filter, air filter and spark plug. This chainsaw is running well now.
THE
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA
JUNE 2025
ADMINISTRATOR
• STIP- Butte and Bower Project: Received all required paperwork from Advantage Excavating and Paving. Work will begin soon.
• Cowan Street: Continue to research options to complete the project. • Per Capita Grant: Reimbursement for $49,597 has been completed but not yet received. • Scout Hall: Public Works has ordered siding for the building. We are updating the hall with the hope that the public will begin to utilize the space for smaller events/meetings. The goal is to make it an affordable option. The funds to fix it up will be from the Per Capita Grant. • Waste Water Treatment Facility: Met with SHN personnel and FEMA to discuss a possible relocation of the new facility. We discussed site alternatives as the current site is not viable due to flood risks.
We discussed flood-proofing strategies for critical infrastructure and the importance of demonstrating to FEMA that no other alternatives exist. Relocating the facility may present fewer impacts on the floodway. We want to make sure the access road and building that will house all the electrical components are above the flood plain. With relocating the facility, we would only have to raise the ground a couple feet as opposed to four feet to be above the flood plain. I met with Jason Finley, of the Finley family ranch, who own the purposed new location, and got clarification on the lot line that would be acquired should the WWTF be relocated. I will be looking into getting a Purposed Purchase Agreement together to present to the Finley family ranch to secure the location. In the meantime, SHN personnel will begin the CLOMAR (Conditional Letter of Map Revision) application which is required by FEMA.
Central Park Grant: Met with Victoria Schlussler, Project Officer with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, to discuss what needs to be done to move forward with the project. Discussion included:
• Describe the change - Explain what the proposed location change is and why the change is needed
• Community notification and feedback - Describe how residents were notified of the proposed location change and given an opportunity to provide feedback. If there was any controversy, please explain what it was and what actions were taken to address it. • Impact on access - Explain how the location change affects residents' ability to access the project compared to the original location. Please include whether this increases or decreases the distance for residents and describe any new obstacles (e.g., major roads, lack of sidewalks).
• Demographics equivalency - Explain how the demographics of the community surrounding the new location are reasonably equivalent to those of the original location. • Reason for inability to complete (if applicable) - If the project included Recreation Features or Major Support Amenities that could not be completed at the original location, please explain why they couldn't be completed and confirm that this was due to circumstances beyond the grantee's control.
• Bridge St Project: Submitted the Notice of Exemption for the project. E&S Engineers will begin the PS&E allocation with Cal Trans.
• Scott River Road-Chip/Seal: The County was able to complete the Chip/Seal project. • Museum/Ball Field: The roof of both the museum and the ball field have been replaced. Work will continue on the inside of the museum which includes repairing damaged walls and painting. • Local Streets and Roads SB1 funding program: Submitted several purposed road rehabilitation projects to Cal Smart for future grant funding.
• Prepare RFP for IT Services as directed by the council. Contacted several IT companies to see if they were accepting new clients. Sent out RFPs to perspective companies. • Met with Council member LaRiviere, council member Johnson, council member Garcia, and council member DeAndreis.
• Received some applicants for the Town Clerk position on Indeed. Conducted a few interviews. I will continue to keep the position open until filled with a qualified applicant.
Attended a webinar on Mental Fitness in the Workplace
Signed up for several classes with Cal Cities focusing on budgets, leadership, and human resources.
FINANCE
• 2025-2026 Budget: Completed FY 2025-2026 Town of Fort Jones Budget. Submitted the final budget to the County.
• CDBG: Continue to work on reconciling accounts.
• Audit: Pending completion of CDBG reconciliation.
• CaPERS: Still waiting on further information. The Public Safety information that was requested was submitted.
• Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivables/ Payroll
• Reconciled Water Accounts
• Created a Purchase Order form to be used when needed.
CLERK
• Worked on backgrounds for agenda items and received information related to the agenda. • Prepared packet and sent out to council and posted on website. • Posted agenda on website, Town Hall, Post Office, Ace Hardware, and Rays. • Attended Council meeting and took minutes.
• Prepared minutes from May's Council Meeting.
• Created an Event Checklist to accompany Town Hall/Scout Hall rental permit. • Responded to a PRA from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development, requesting 2023 financials.
With the absence of a Town Clerk, our Customer Service Clerk, Cynthia, has been handling the front office.
For the month of June, Cynthia has brought in $4000 in past due water bills and $45 in past due dog licenses.
Cynthia went through all business licenses and sent out letters to all business owners who did not have a current license on file. She was able to get 25% of them back totaling $2,609.00. She is continuing to go through all licensing accounts to bring them current.
Fort Jones Town Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2025
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Cherie Stephen, Town Administrator for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda for the June 9, 2025 regular meeting of the Town Council was posted at the Town Hall, near the door of the Town Council Chambers, Ace Hardware, on the front window of the Fort Jones Post Office, Ray's Food Place, and on the Town's website www.fortjonesca.org on June 6, 2025 before 6:00 p.m.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct.
Cherie Stephen, Town Administrator
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The regular meeting of the Fort Jones Town Council was called to order in person by Mayor Madeleine DeAndreis at 6:00 p.m. In addition to the mayor, councilmembers present were Michelle DeCausmaker, Mercedes Garcia, Paula Johnson, and Alex LaRiviere.
Staff present: Cherie Stephen - Town Administrator, Everett Hullquist - Public Works, Joseph Hess - Fort Jones Fire Department Chief, and Josh Short - Fort/Etna Jones Police Department Chief.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor DeAndreis
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Amy Mathis: Asked if the town could take some action to fix and upgrade the playground at the Town Hall. She states that on Wednesdays after story time, up to 12 kids use this playground and it would be nice if there was shade, functional toys, and a gate that stays closed as dogs get through the gate and poop in the play area.
DISCUSSION / REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE; NON-ACTION ITEMS:
P1. Green Waste Presentation by Bradley Isbell
Bradley Isbell is the owner of Scott Valley Disposal. A local business that has provided trash service along the Klamath and Salmon River, and the entire Scott Valley for over 35 years.
Bradley gave a short presentation about a new facility coming to the town of Fort Jones, the Scott Valley Composting and Green Waste Facility. Rick Dean, the Siskiyou County Community Development Director, and Seth Curry, the Siskiyou County Building Plans Examiner were also present to show their full support of this project and to answer any questions.
Scott Valley Composting and Green Waste Facility will be a collection site for green waste, food waste, and by-products of animal butchering that will utilize eco-composting tubes to produce an end product of compost/soil amendments to be either packaged/bagged for small scale use or available on a large scale for agricultural application.
This project has received a full approval judgement from the following jurisdictional agencies:
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Cal Recycle, The California State Waterboard, and County of Siskiyou Local enforcement agency. This is the very first approved mammalian composting facility in California!
Ground breaking on this project is possible this summer 2025.
Attached to these minutes is the full presentation that Mr. Isbell provided to the Fort Jones Town Council.
A. Police Department Monthly Report
A written report appears in the June 9 agenda packet. Chief Short briefly added to his report verbally stating that the department received adjudication on two court cases dealing with dogs at large, Kelly York, with code enforcement, has been dealing with vegetation control, and there is a speed sign out on Main Street. He will provide statistics in his next report. There has also been two possible sitings of a mountain lion at Walker Field.
Chief also suggested a special meeting to discuss the next steps on problem properties in town.
No public comment on the police monthly report.
B. Fire Department Monthly Report
Chief Hess gave a verbal reporting that the department went on 54 calls for the month of May; 15 inside town limits and 39 outside town limits. An engine was sent to Mount Shasta for the Spring Fire and interviews were held for the seasonal firefighter positions and two were hired.
Chief attended the special district meeting; they are seeking help to apply for a grant to pay for the special district. They will need $2000-$2500 from each agency to pay for writing the grant.
Bre Buker, the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, has recruited three new volunteers and has two more interested. Six new volunteers are required to fulfill the grant each year.
June 19th is the community safety meeting to be held at the Fort Jones Community Hall at 6:30 pm hosted by the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office. Agencies attending are OES, Sis. Co.
Sheriff's Dept., Cal-Fire, Forest Service, and the Fort Jones/Etna Police Department.
No public comment on the fire monthly report.
C. Public Works Monthly Report
A written report appears in the June 9' agenda packet. Everett stated that the BBQ pit at the little ball field will be up on Thursday the 12th, then expanded on what was in his written report.
Council Discussion: Councilmember DeCausmaker asked about the meter grant. E. Hullquist responded that it was on hold due to audits, but that they are replacing meters that are not functioning properly.
No public comment on the public works monthly report.
D. Administrator / Accounting Monthly Report
A written report appears in the June 9'h agenda packet.
Admin. Stephen briefly added to her report verbally that the museum and the Walker Field roofs were to be repaired starting the 16'h of June; at this time there is no new damage to the property.
In the budget monies were adjusted to the correct accounts and line items were added such as fleet maintenance for public works and fire.
No public comments.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Public Comment: None
a) Approval of Minutes:
i. Special Meeting May 12, 2025
ii. Regular Meeting May 12, 2025
b) Ratification of Disbursements: May 01 through 31, 2025 c) Review Budget vs Actual July 01, 2024 through May 31, 2025 No public comment.
Council discussion: There were questions about stipends and IT monthly rate.
Motion: Garcia moves to accept the consent calendar as presented Second: LaRiviere
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere Nays: None
Action: Motion passes unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING; BUDGET:
2. Possible action to approve the Draft Operations Budget 2025/2026.
Public comments: None
Council Discussion: Mayor DeAndreis suggested to have a staff meeting with the public possibly to adjust the budget and to form a budget committee in the future for the next fiscal year.
M. DeCausmaker stated that the budget looked good.
Admin. Stephen suggested that each council member make a list of amendments to the budget and give it to her.
Motion: LaRiviere moves to approve the Draft Operations Budget 2025/2026.
Second: Johnson
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere Nays: None
Action: Motion passes unanimously.
DISCUSSION / REPORTS; ACTION ITEMS:
3. Possible action to approve Resolution 1140 adopting the Draft Operations Budget as the Final Operations Budget for 2025/2026.
Public comment and council discussion: None
Motion: Garcia moves to approve Resolution 1140 adopting the Draft Operations Budget as the Final Operations Budget for 2025/2026.
Second: LaRiviere
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere Nays: None
Action: Motion passes unanimously.
4. Possibly take action to approve the Scout Hall Use Permit.
Public comment: None
Council discussion: DeCausmaker asked if we could have the building with no alcohol, as the permit had a section for alcohol consumption approval.
Direction was given to remove the ABC liquor section on permit.
Motion: DeCausmaker moves to approve the permit with the removal of the ABC liquor section.
Second: Garcia
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere Nays: None
Action: Motion passes unanimously.
5. Possible action to approve the resolution amending the Bulk Water Sales and Permit Policy.
Public comment:
Paul Buchter, Chief of Scott Valley Fire Protection District, states that they have mutual aid assistance both in/out of town limits and if they had to pay for bulk water for aid, training, and initial attacks it would be a huge burden on their department and local departments.
Council/Staff discussion:
Joseph Hess, Chief of F.J. Fire Department, states that no one charges for water in Siskiyou County for initial attacks on fire suppression. Hess clarified that initial attacks range between 12- 24 hours, then becomes an "Incident" if the fire is not resolved. He asked if the department had to be charged for water that was used for training?
Council member Garcia stated that the water must be accounted for and an audit trail must be made; by law the Town must charge for water even if it is being charge to the Town. She did not know what the solution would be to take the burden off the fire entities; she was just stating the DeCausmaker asked who put this on the agenda. Garcia stated she believed it was E. Hullquist.
Direction was given to form a committee with E. Hullquist, Chief Hess, Admin. Stephen, and M.
Garcia to discuss further with attorney A. Jared.
Motion: Garcia moves to table this agenda item until more clarification can be obtained after the committee speaks with the town attorney.
Second: LaRiviere
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere Nays: None
Action: Motion passes unanimously.
6. Consideration to reinstate the Community Central Park and Event Venue grant.
Public comment:
Karen Whitehead hopes that the grant gets reinstated as a park would provide a nice place for the community.
Staff comment:
E. Hullquist stated it would be nice for the town.
Council Discussion:
Garcia asked if the grant could purchase property; would it be better to secure property before reinstating the grant or rescope the grant to upgrade an existing park.
DeAndreis stated that she had a meeting with the grant agency and the grant is still active. To change from the original proposed location of the park the scope of the grant would need to be changed. Community outreach is a must if the location is changed. Other grants can be used ir addition to the parks grant to add components such as cooling stations.
Motion: DeCausmaker moves to reinstate the Community Central Park grant.
Second: Johnson
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson Nays: A. LaRiviere
Action: Motion passes 4 in favor and opposed.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Garcia asked for the possibility to place on next months agenda the reconsideration of the Town Hall being closed on Christmas Eve. She feels that the subject was passed under duress previously. She noted that a member that voted in favor needs to make the motion.
Motion: LaRiviere moves to reconsider the subject of office staff having Christmas Eve off and add it to next month's agenda.
Second: Johnson
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere Nays: None
Action: Motion passes unanimously.
DeCausmaker would like a RFP sent out for new IT services. Council agrees and gives direction to staff.
DeAndreis asked for a status update on the town clerk position. Admin. Stephen stated that there were 5-6 applicants. She has also contacted the temp agency and sent the job posting to Kory Hayden with Siskiyou Economic Development.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. The next regular town council meeting is scheduled to be held on July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Attest:
Cherie Stephen, Town Administrator
Approved:
Madeleine DeAndreis, Mayor
6:58 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
BUDGET VS ACTUAL Jun 25 Budget SOver Budget. % of Budget Ordinary Income/Expense
Incoinc
Il - General Govemment Incorne
0.0%
-63.69 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.0%
-7,60
0.00 0,00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 5.58 -5.58 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
4214 - Land Usc 0.00 0.0%
4216 - Franchises 0.00 0.0%
4218 - Business License 0.00 889.00
4302- Fees Collection Cost -1.53 4.73 -6.26
4303 - Vehicle Fees 0.00 3.16 -3.16 0.0%
4400 - Hall Rental
4410 - Interest General Fund 0.00 0.96 0.96 0.0%
4504 - Motor Vehicle in Lieu 0.00 -82.32 0.0%
4730 - Miscellaneous 0.03 0.0%
I1 - General Govemment Income - Other 0.00 0,0%
Total 11 - General Goveminent Income
21 - Public Safety Income
2a - Law Enforcement
4118 - Public Safety Allocation 4,023.30
4111- Growth Alloc 94,663.46 337.79 94,325.67 28,024.35% 4112 - COPS Allocation 100,000.00 44,416.73 55,583.27 225.14%
BUDGET VS ACTUAL
41l6 - Prop172 0.00 -396.47 0.0%
Animal Control
4230 - Dog Licenses 35,00 10.00 23.00
Total Animal Control 35.00 10.00 25.00
Total 2a - Law Enforcement
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 Total 21 - Public Safity Income
31 - Public Works Income
3d - Park Income
6005 - Pavillion Rental
Total 3d - Park Income
3a - Streets Income
4505 - Retroactive Adjustment
4499 - Gas Tax 2103 186.14
4500 - Gas Tax 2106 35.55
4501 - Gas Tax 2107 46.26
4503 - Gas Tax 2105 32.76
4530 - Local Transportation
4538- Vehicle Licensc Fea 9.35
SBI 0.00 0.0%
3a - Streets Income - Other 0,00 0,00 0.00 0.0%
Total 3a - Streets Income
3b - Sewer Income
4212 - Sewer Revenue
Total 3b - Sewer Income
3c- Water Income 3c - Water Income
4810 - Water Revenue
6:58 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
AL
Sales 0.00
0.00 5.55 -5.55 0.0%
ections 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
res Assess 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
- Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
me
nterest
AIF Interest 0,00 0.0%
Interest - Other
DO Interest
Reimbursement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Reimbursement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,0%
Reimbursement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
000 0.0%
Gross Profit
Expense
5000-Payroll
-
0.00 380.00
82.00 100.00
0.00
6:58 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
BUDGET VS ACTUAL
5220- SupplUSPS
5400 - Professional Fees
5401 - Legal Fees
5402 - Audit Fees 0.00 0.0%
5403 - Consulting Fees 0.00 0.0%
Total 5400 - Professional Fees
5500-Planning
0.00 100.00 0.0%
ment 0.00 416.67 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
234.90
0.00 tion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0,00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
10.00 Other
BUDGET VS ACTUAL
Total 9150-City Hall Expenses
IE- General Government Expense - Other 0,00 0.00 0,00 0.0% Total JE- General Governent Expense
2E- Public Safety Expense
2ED - Retention and Recruitment
7562 - R&R Payroll
320000
Total 2ED - Retention and Recruitnent
ZEA- Law Enforcement Expense
7125 - Law Enforcement Services
7181 - Law Enforcement Phones 2,05
2EA- Law Enforcement Expensc - Other 0,00 0,00 0.00 0.0% 15000
Total 2EA- Law Enforcement Expensc
2EB- Fire Department Expense
752 | - Fleet Maintenance
7509 - Fire Chief Payroll
7515 - FD Sleeper Grocery 79.38 6.45
7532 - FF Training 0,00 0.0%
Crime Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
7550 - Misc Expense Fire Dept 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
5803- Fitness & Water Safety
6310- Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
7505 - Liability Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
7506 - Work Comp Insurance 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.0%
7507 - Auto Insurance 0.00 0.00 0,00 0,0%
7510- Fire Dept Payroll
7513 - Calls & Trainings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,0%
7510- Fire Dept Payroll - Olher 0.00 0.0%
Total 7510- Fire Dept Payroll 0.00 0.0%
7520 - Fire Dept Supl & Mince 91.53
7525- Pub Safety Fuel & Oil -316.84
7540 - Fire Dept Utilities
6:58 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
ver Bill 111.35
100.15
10.00 0,00 0.0%
ilities
Dense - Other 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
pense
0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0,00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
7513 Fleet Maintenance - Smike 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
7515 - Strike Team Payroll 0.00
Total 2EC - Strike Team Expenses
Total 2E-Public Safety Expense
3E-Public Works Expense
8100 Fleet Maintenance
Bulk Water
3EA- Streets
0.00 -33.06 0.0%
0,00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
59.91 5.60
34.54 9,46
36.40 52.03
446.88
550.37
BUDGET VS ACTUAL
8120- Street Mince/Utilities
I-005 - Bam Power 63.81 141.74
1-007 - Phone Bill 97.72 96.86 0.86
0,00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
142.60
0,00 0.0%
-23.16
Total 8130- Equipment Maintenance
8137- Mobile Equip 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.0%
8199- Road Payroll -0.53
8200- Major Street Const
8245 - STIP 0.00 50,00 -50.00 0.0%
Total 8200- Major Street Const 0.00 50,00 -50,00 0.0%
8509 - Liability Insurance 0.00 0,00 0,00 0.0%
8511 - Work Comp Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
3EA-Streets - Other 0,00 0.0%
Total 3EA- Streets 266,66
7E- Public Works Expense - Otter
Total 3E- Public Works Expense
3EB- Sewer Expense
8523 - WWTP
Crie Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
6308-Property Insurance 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
8510- Sewer Payroll 717.02
8520- Sewer Expenses
1-015 - Sewer Power bill 52.35 20,68 31.67
1-019 bbp sewer 21.19 16.02 5.17
8521 - Sewer Rep & Mince 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0,00 0,0%
0.00 0.0%
73.54 0.54%
-265.05
8535-Office 0.00 -375.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 985.69 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0,0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0,0%
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
445.0B
New Pump 247.80
Old pump 71,67 22,63
270.43
6:58 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
-26.04
0.00 78.01 -78.01 0,0%
Cell 0.00 118.86
14.81 285.24
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0,00 -25.00 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 86.27 -86.27 0.0%
0.00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
575.48
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
2020 Per Capita - LLP
Improvements 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
LL.P Project Payroll 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
Total 2020 Per Capita - LLP 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
Total 03 Parks & Recreation Grants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
6305- Property Ins Parks
9104- Mobile Equip. 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
6305- Property Ins Parks - Other 0,00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
Total 6305- Property Ins Parks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
9105- Auto Insurance 0,00 0.00 0.00 0,0%
9106 - Work Comp Parks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
9107 - Liability Ins Parks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
6:58 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
BUDGET VS ACTUAL
9109- Parks Payroll -401.72
9110 - Park Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
9130- Balt Park Expenses
1-002 - J.LP Snack 80.36 34,61 45.75
1-013 - BBP lights 202.68
1-014 - L.LP lights 10.07 154.09
1-017 - BBP pump 18.45 3.54
9131- Maintenance & Supplies -427.53
Total 9130- Ball Park Expenses -21.47
9140- Scout Hall Expenses
1-006 - Scout Hall Power 45.24 21.97 23.27
Total 9140- Scoul Hall Expenses 21,97 23.27
9160- Museum Expenses
1-004 - Museum Electricity 61.75 22.05
I-XXX - Museum Monitor Fuel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
5568- Museum Phone 97.03 0.82
9161- Museum Maintenance
Total 9160- Museum Expenses
Total 4E- Parks & Recreation Expense
4EF - Sewer Grant 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
6504- Payroll Taxes
Federal Unemployment 52.70 -29,65
6506- FICA
6508- Medicare 283.49
6512- SUI
6516 - ETT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Total 6504- Payroll Taxes
9700- CBDG Const Housing
Gen Adm & Program Delivery 0.00 0.0%
Housing Loans
Gomez 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.0%
6:58 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
BUDGET VS ACTUAL Budget
1 2500
Total Housing Loans
Total 9700- CBDG Const Housing 156.75 -156.75
Payroll Expenses 5,222.12 2,074.21
Total Expense 291.357.81 116,559.79
Net Ordinary Income 100,539.43
Net Income I003211
6:55 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30 2025 Jun 30, 25
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
02-028700 366,981.38
02-810025 - GF 419,290.71
02-810116 - WRF 795,633.93
02-810141 689,403.53
02-810189 975,545.93
1801-CBDG 1,275.23
92 810153 -28,850.38
LAIF 98-47-310
Fire Reserves -200.00
LAIF 98-47-310 - Other -13,991.00
Total LAIF 98-47-310
Total Checking/Savings 3,205,089.33
Accounts Receivable
1200 - Account Receivable 26,692.08
1201 - W Water Acct Receivable 70,921.78
1201 WW Sewer Acct Receivable 22,714.76
Reimbursement
Total Accounts Receivable
Other Current Assets
Payroll Service Customer Asset -2,609.42
Total Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets 3,319,523.46
Fixed Assets
1720 - Utility Plant & Equip 2,390,432.58
1723 - Fire 310,457.81
1724 - Parks and Rec 425,454.00
1725 - Public Works
1726 - Streets and Roads 1,890,938.00
1777 - Accumulated Depreciation -2,517,541.00
1900 - Town Buildings & Equip. 826,776.26
-
Total Fixed Assets 3,436,844.75
Other Assets
1810 B CDBG Loans RLF
1810 B CDBG Loans RLF - Other 193.89
Total 1810 B CDBG Loans RLF 1,016,209.60
1915 - Public Safety Reserve 49,000.00
1992-STBG-588
Harmer Rental -8,238.20
Mason, G. 8,442.20
204.00
Total 1992-STBG-588
6:55 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
CDBG Loans 89-92
CDBG Loans 89-92 - Other -325.98
Total CDBG Loans 89-92 718,199.47
Total Other Assets 1,783,613.07
TOTAL ASSETS 8.539,981.28
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
2000 - Accounts Payable 33,434.42
Total Accounts Payable 33,434.42
Other Current Liabilities
2102 - Payroll Liabilities
2100 - SUICA
2110 - CompanyCA 9,291.75
-223.78
Total 2100 - SUICA
2104 - Federal Withholding
Federal Unemployment 224.57
2104 - Federal Withholding - Other 2,632.47
Total 2104 - Federal Withholding 2,857.04
2106 - State Withholding CA 9,457.91
2108 - FICA
2112 - Employee 3,544.41
2118 - Company 3,916.40
Total 2108 - FICA 7,460.81
2114 - Medicare
2116 - Employee 8,935.98
2120 - Company 4,565.71
Total 2114 - Medicare 13,501.69
2122 - Retirement
Company -33.76
2122 - Retirement - Other 6,342.36
6,308.60
Total 2122 - Retirement
2400 - Retirement Withheld -1,011.71
2500 - Medical Insurance
2510 - Company 51,115.73
2520 - Employee -86,192.59
2500 - Medical Insurance - Other 6,962.46
Total 2500 - Medical Insurance -28,114.40
2102 - Payroll Liabilities - Other -26,072.59
Total 2102 - Payroll Liabilities -6,320.90
2805 - Curent Portion of Bond 13,000.00
CDBG Impound Accounts
CDBG Impound Accounts - Other 21.78
6:55 PM
07/09/25
Accrual Basis
Total CDBG Impound Accounts 11,392.86
Direct Deposit Liabilities -7,828.44
Employee Training Tax 7,018.72
None -3,462.93
Total Other Current Liabilities 13,799.31
Total Current Liabilities 47,233.73
Long Term Liabilities
2701 - Refundable Sewer Deposit 747.00
2700 - Refundable Water Deposit 362.10
2800 - Water Bond Payable 165,317.50
Total Long Term Liabilities 166,426.60
Total Liabilities 213,660.33
Equity
3000 - Opening Bal Equity -263,470.45
3900 - Retained Eamings 8,186,116.74
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
6:49 PM Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25
Payroll Summary
June 2025
Hours Rate Jun 25
Employee Wages, Taxes and Adjustments
Gross Pay
City Council Member Stipend 3.00 300.00
Retention Recruitment Officer 2.00 5,280.00
Salary (Administrator) 2.00 9,083.08
Salary (Fire Chief) 2.00 5,412.00
Salary (Mayor) 1.00 180.00
Clerk Payroll 15.00 20.00 300.00
FD Calls 10.00 0.00
FD Training 7.00 0.00
Fire Hall Seasonal 150.00 0.00
Fire Shift Stipend 10.00 200.00 2,000.00
Firefighter Rate 26.50 15.50 1,170.77
Floating Holiday 8.00 22.55 180.40
Holiday - Clerk 4.00 20.00 80.00
Holiday - Janitorial 8.00 18.71 149.68
Holiday - Parks & Rec 8.00 22.55 180.40
Holiday - Water 8.00 27.17 217.36
Janitorial Payroll 80.00 18.71 1,496.80
Library Payroll 57.00 20.00 1,214.00
On-call PW 511.50 2.00 1,023.00
Overtime- Water 40.76 0.00
Overtime-Roads 40.76 0.00
Overtime-Sewer 40.76 0.00
Overtime - Parks/Rec 40.76 0.00
Parks Payroll 83.50 18.71 2,010.88
Road Payroll 43.00 27.17 1,020.47
Sewer Payroll 56.00 27.17 1,406.02
Sick Pay - Fire 32.00 0.00
Sick Pay - Janitorial 18.71 0.00
Sick Pay - Water 9.00 27.17 244.53
Strike Team 48.00 53.25 2,386.56
Town Clerk 43.50 25.00 1,087.50
Town Hall 7.00 27.17 180.95
Vacation - Fire 32.00 0.00
Vacation - Janitorial 18.71 0.00
Water Payroll 247.00 20.00 5,687.62
Medical Reimbursement 279.20
Total Gross Pay 1,283.00 42,571.22
Deductions from Gross Pay
2520- Med Ins Employee -835.60
Tolal Deductions from Gross Pay -835.60
6:49 PM Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25
Payroll Summary
June 2025
Hours Rate Jun 25
Adjusted Gross Pay 1,283.00 41,735.62
Taxes Withheld
Federal Withholding -3,365.00
Medicare Employee -613.21
Social Security Employee -2,622.12
CA - Withholding -988.78
Medicare Employee Addi Tax 0.00
Total Taxes Withheld -7,589.11
Net Pay 1,283.00 34,146.51
Employer Taxes and Contributions
Federal Unemployment 23.04
Medicare Company 613.21
Social Security Company 2,622.12
CA - Unemployment Company 231.95
CA - Employee Training Tax 0.00
Total Employer Taxes and Contributions 3,490.32
7:02 PM Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25
Vendor Balance Detail
As of June 30, 2025
Type Date Amount Balance
A1 Drains 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 550.00 550.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/18/2025 -550.00 0.00
Total A1 Drains 0.00 0.00
Amped Electric 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 4,695.65 4,695.65
Bill Pnt -Check 06/18/2025 -4,695.65 0.00
Total Amped Electric 0.00 0.00
AT&T 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 431.44 431.44
Bill Pmt -Check 06/18/2025 -431.44 0.00
Total AT&T 0.00 0.00
Cherie Stephen 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 15.00 15.00
Bill Pt -Check 06/26/2025 -15.00 0.00
Total Cherie Stephen 0.00 0.00
City of Etna* 0.00
Bill 06/24/2025 114.925.25 114,925.25
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -114,925.25 0.00
Total City of Etna* 0.00 0.00
Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC 0.00
Bill 06/11/2025 5,181.93 5,181.93
Bill Pmt-Check 06/11/2025 0.00 5,181.93
Bill Pmt -Check 06/12/2025 -5,181.93 0.00
Total Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC 0.00 0.00
CRBR Property Damage Services 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 26,000.00 26,000.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/18/2025 -26,000.00 0.00
Total CRBR Property Damage Services 0.00 0.00
Dell 0.00
Total Dell 0.00
7:02 PM Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25
Vendor Balance Detail
As of June 30, 2025
Type Date Amount
Downey Heating & Cooling 0.00
Bill 06/11/2025 220.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/11/2025 0.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/12/2025 -220.00 0.00
Total Downey Heating & Cooling 0.00 0.00
E&S Engineers and Surveyors
Bill 06/06/2025 1,000.00
Bill Pmt-Check 06/06/2025 -1,000.00 0.00
Total E&s Engineers and Surveyors 0.00 0.00
Fort Jones Ace Hardware 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 55.21 55.21
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -55 21 0.00
Bill 06/24/2025 83.94 83.94
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -83,94 0.00
Total Fort Jones Ace Hardware 0.00 0.00
Golden State Risk Management Authority 20,077.00
Bill 06/06/2025 24,355.64 44,432.64
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -44,432.64 0.00
Bill 06/11/2025 4,682.00 4,682.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/11/2025 0.00 4,682.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/12/2025 -4,682.00 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 13,060.73 13,060.73
Bill Pmt -Check 06/18/2025 -13,060.73 0.00
Bill 06/24/2025 13,452.55 13,452.55
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 0.00 13,452.55
Total Golden State Risk Management Authority -6,624.45 13,452.55 Joseph Hess 0.00
06/06/2025 4,499.50 4,499.50
06/06/2025 -4,499.50 0.00
06/11/2025 612.45 612.45
Bill Pmt -Check 06/11/2025 0.00 612.45
7:02 PM Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25
Vendor Balance Detail
As of June 30, 2025
Type Date Amount
Bill Pmt -Check 06/11/2025 -612.45 0.00
Total Joseph Hess 0.00 0.00
Kenny's Lock Shop 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 20.00 20.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -20.00 0.00
Total Kenny's Lock Shop 0.00 0.00
Locality Media Inc 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 1,800.00
Bill Pnt -Check 06/06/2025 -1,800.00 0.00
Total Locality Media Inc 0.00 0,00
MuniBilling 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 1,941.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -1,941.00 0.00
Total MuniBilling 0.00 0,00
PACE Labs 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 170.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -170.00 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 409.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/18/2025 -409.00 0.00
Total PACE Labs 0.00 0.00
Pacific Power 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 6,282.99
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -6,282.99 0.00
Total Pacific Power 0.00 0.00
Pioneer Auto Body 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 1,276.91
Bill Pt -Check 06/18/2025 -1,276.91 0.00
Total Pioneer Auto Body 0.00 0.00
PlaceWorks 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 180.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -180.00 0.00
2:02 PN Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25
Vendor Balance Detail
As of June 30, 2025
Type Date Amount Balance
Total PlaceWorks 0.00 0.00
Quad-B Systems 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 2,161.50
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -2,161.50 0.00
Total Quad-B Systems 0.00 0.00
Quadient 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 154.41
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -154.41 0.00
Total Quadien 0.00 0.00
RDO Equipment C 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 447.11
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 447.11
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -447.11
Total RDO Equipment Co 447.11
Samantha Hess 0.00
Bill 06/11/2025 85.83 85.83
Bill Pmt -Check 06/11/2025 0.00 85.83
Bill Pmt -Check 06/12/2025 -85.83 0,00
Total Samantha Hess 0.00 0.00
Scott River Pump 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 106.10
Bill Pnt -Check 06/06/2025 -106.10 0,00
Total Scott River Pump 0.00 0.00
Scott Valley Auto Parts 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 158.97
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 - 158.97 0.00
Total Scott Valley Auto Parts 0.00 0.00
Scott Valley Disposal 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 330.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -330.00 0.00
7:02 PM Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25 Vendor Balance Detail
As of June 30, 2025
Type Date Amount Balance
Total Scott Valley Disposal 0.00 0.00
Scott Valley Respiratory Home Care 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 85.00 85.00
Bill Pint-Check 06/18/2025 -85.00 0.00
Total Scott Valley Respiratory Home Care 0.00 0.00
SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 1,425.00
Bill 06/06/2025 3,990.45
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -5,415.45 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 4,746.25
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -4,746.25 0.00
Total SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists 0.00 0.00
Siskiyou County Economic Council -1,000.00
Total Siskiyou County Economic Council -1,000.00
Siskiyou Telephone 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 726.79 726.79
Bill Pnt -Check 06/06/2025 -726.79 0.00
Total Siskiyou Telephone 0.00 0.00
Stifel 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 449.01 449.01
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -449.01 0.00
Bill 06/19/2025 449.01 449.01
Bill Pmt -Check 06/19/2025 -449.01 0.00
Total Stifel 0.00 0.00
Ubeo West LLC 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 48692 486.92
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -486.92 0.00
Total Ubeo West LLC 0.00 0.00
USA Bluebook 0.00
Bill 06/18/2025 1,15945 1,159.45
Bill Pmt -Check 06/18/2025 - 1,159 45 0.00
7:02 PM Town of Fort Jones
07/09/25 Vendor Balance Detail
As of June 30, 2025
Type Date Amount Balance
Bill 06/26/2025 68.59 68.59
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -68.59 0.00
Total USA Bluebook 0.00 0.00
Valley Pacific Petroleum Services 0.00
Bill 06/11/2025 792.18
Bill Pmt -Check 06/11/2025 0.00
Bill Pmt -Check 06/12/2025 -792.18 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 651.61
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -651.61 0.00
Total Valley Pacific Petroleum Services 0.00 0.00
Verizon Wireless 0.00
Bill 06/06/2025 118.86
Bill Pmt -Check 06/06/2025 -118.86 0.00
Total Verizon Wireless 0.00 0.00
ZOOM 0.00
Bill 06/26/2025 159.90
Bill Pmt -Check 06/26/2025 -159.90 0.00
Total ZOOM 0.00 0.00
TOTAL -6.177.34
TOW ITEM 4
The Town of Fort Jones
CALITORNIA
To: Fort Jones Town Council
Meeting Date: July 14, 2025
From: Mercedes Garcia - Councilmember
Subject: Christmas Eve hours for the Town Hall
Action: Discuss and possibly take action to have the Town Hall open normal business hours on Christmas Eve.
Background:
On December 9'h, 2024, the council passed the early closure of the town hall on Christmas Eve. Public works employees have normal hours on this day. Due to the circumstances surrounding the initial decision it was voted at the June 9ih meeting to reconsider the subject.
Right now, the office hours on Christmas Eve are 8-12.
Recommendation:
The Town Administrator recommends that the council consider reinstating the Christmas Eve office hours from 8-5.
ITEM 5
THE
The Town of Fort Jones
CALITORNIA
To: Fort Jones Town Council
Meeting Date: July 14, 2025
From: Cherie Stephan - Town Administrator
Subject: New IT Services
Action: Possible action to approve a new IT service.
Background:
At a regular meeting, the town council gave direction to put REP's out for new IT services.
Attached are several proposals for the council to review.
Recommendation:
The town administrator recommends that the council give direction for administrator to hire the best company for the town's needs at a reasonable cost.
1 COW ITEM 6
TONES
The Town of Fort Jones
CALIFOR
To: Fort Jones Town Council
Meeting Date: July 14, 2025
From: Cherie Stephan - Town Administrator
Subject: Revising the Employee Job Descriptions
Action: Give the town administrator direction to revise the employee job descriptions.
Background:
The council gave direction to staff to update the employee salary schedule. Legal counsel has advised that to accurately revise the salary schedule, the employee job descriptions need to be updated prior to this being Recommendation:
The town administrator recommends that the council give her direction to update all of the employee job descriptions.