MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
December 17, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. and conducted the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Giles - Marsigli – Bonta - Mayor Pro Tem Ford - Mayor Nagy Staff present: City Manager Soknirorn Than, City Attorney Ann Siprelle (virtual), Finance Director Jenny Morrison, Economic & Community Development Director Jami Westervelt, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Police Chief Ruben Chavez, Fire Chief Pat Borrelli, Public Works Director Gary Ingram, and Administrative Services Director Melanie Correa
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 5-0.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of conflict of interest.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1. Presentation of Plaque to Council member James Bonta Mayor Nagy recognized and presented Council member Bonta with a plaque as a token of appreciation for his service. Mayor Nagy expressed appreciation for Council member Bonta and the time he served on the Council.
Council member Bonta shared his pleasure to serve the City and thanked his family, the citizens of Gustine, and fellow colleagues for their support.
2. Administer the Oath of Office and Seat Appointed Officials Mayor Nagy introduced District Supervisor Lloyd Pareira, who administered the Oath of Office to the elected officials.
The newly elected Council took their seats on the dais.
PRESENTATIONS
3. 2024 Recycler of the Year Award
Billie Hansen, Recycling Programs Manager, Mid-Valley Disposal Billie Hansen, Recycling Programs Manager with Mid-Valley Disposal, recognized MG Bakery as the 2024 Recycler of the Year Award.
4. Fill the Boot Award
Joe Pick, Executive Director, Firefighters Burn Institute Joe Pick, Executive Director of Firefighters Burn Institute, provided a background of the Firefighters Burn Institute and the importance of the Fill the Boot events. He presented Fire Chief Borrelli and Merced County/Cal Fire Engineer Jared Slater the Fill the Boot Award for Gustine’s success.
5. Gustine Volunteer Fire Department Recognition
Fire Chief Patrick Borrelli
Fire Chief Pat Borrelli thanked his department volunteers and their families for their service to the department and the City. He thanked Battalion Chief Joey Felix, and CalFire Engineers Jared Slate and James Kipler for their support. He presented the volunteers with certificates of recognition.
6. Gustine Police Department Explorer Recognition
Police Chief Ruben Chavez
Police Chief Chavez introduced and recognized the Explorers, and presented them with certificates of recognition.
7. Gustine Police Department Volunteer Recognition
Police Chief Ruben Chavez
Police Chief Chavez praised the volunteers and presented them with certificates of recognition.
8. Recreation Department Volunteer Recognition
Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino
Recreation Manager Vitorino announced her 2024 volunteer list. She presented those in attendance with certificates of recognition. She thanked the PD volunteers and Public Works department for their help throughout the year.
9. Public Works Department Employee of the Year
Public Works Director Gary Ingram
Public Works Director Ingram recognized Jon Bishop as the Public Works Department Employee of the Year.
Mr. Bishop thanked his mother, his coworkers, and city staff for allowing him to serve the community.
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to recess at 7:19 P.M.
Mayor Nagy called the meeting back to order at 7:24 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one action of the City Council, unless any member of the City Council wishes to remove an item for separate consideration.
Are there any items on the consent calendar that any member of the public would like to comment on?
10. Minutes of the December 3, 2024 Special Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
11. Minutes of the December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
12. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and approve
13. Treasurer’s Report – November 2024
Recommendation: Review and approve
14. Direct Staff to Send Out Warrant Checks Prior to January 21, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Melville advised of his abstention from the consent calendar.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 4-0, with Council member Melville in abstention.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
15. City Year In Review
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Receive Council Comment
City Manager Than presented the City’s Year in Review video.
There was no public comment.
There was no Council comment.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Chavez advised he had nothing to report.
Fire Chief Borrelli advised he had nothing to report.
Recreation Manager Vitorino advised she had nothing to report.
Public Works Director Ingram advised he had nothing to report.
Finance Director Morrison advised she had nothing to report.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt informed Council of the new Veterinarian coming to town.
Administrative Services Director Correa advised she had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Siprelle advised she had nothing to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Than advised he had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Marsigli expressed accolades on the roundabout. She thanked the Gustine Volunteer Fire Department for the invite to the Annual Christmas party.
Council member Giles wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Council member Melville expressed honor in being able to represent the City. He thanked Council member Bonta and staff for allowing him the opportunity to serve.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford thanked volunteers and staff for their service throughout the year.
He thanked Council member Bonta for his service to the City.
Mayor Nagy echoed sentiments to staff, volunteers, and explorers for their hard work.
He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M.