Town Council - September 17, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmember Truax attended the meeting remotely from 158 Buckwheat Street Ferrisburg, Vt 05456.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Rice led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Comment portion of the agenda provides the public with an opportunity to address the Town Council on matters not otherwise listed on the agenda. Under California law the Town Council is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the Town Council may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the Town Council will listen to all public comment, but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it. Requests for service from the Town may also be made at the Town offices during regular business hours. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, gave an update regarding current MLT activities.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
There were no additions to the agenda.
5. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce new Building Inspector/Plans Examiner Jerry "Joseph" Risenhoover.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff introduced Mr. Risenhoover to the Council and the community.
6. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognize promotion of Code Compliance Officer Ryan Tanaka to Police Services Technician.
Sergeant Jason Heilman announced Mr. Tanaka's promotion.
Councilmember Wentworth joined the meeting at 4:08 p.m.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current outdoor recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 2025.
1. September 3, 2025 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Accept the Project Closeout Report for Whitmore Pool Roof Replacement.
1. Project Closeout Report for Whitmore Pool Roof Replacement.pdf
2. R25-47.pdf
8.3 Update and Approval to Continue Emergency Installation of Aboveground Waste Oil Tank at 299 Commerce Drive.
1. Continue Emergency Installation of Aboveground Waste Oil Tank.pdf
2. R25-48.pdf
8.4 Accept Check Register 9/28/25 in the amount of $3,427,673.11. Accept Check Register 9/4/25 in the amount of $961,564.78.
1. Check Register 08282025.pdf
2. Check Register 09042025.pdf
9. POLICY MATTERS
9.1 Accept the 2024 Community Indicators Report and consider a pause on the compilation of future Community Indicator Reports.
1. 2024 Community Indicators Report.pdf
2. TOML - 2024 Community Indicators Report.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Accept the 2024 Community Indicators Report.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Approve
a
one-year
pause on the compilation of
the
Community Indicator
s
Report
.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
9.2 Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with SyTech Solutions for records archiving services.
1. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract for records archiving.pdf
2. SyTech Solutions Records Management Services Proposal.pdf Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Authorize the Town Manager to e
xecute a contract with SyTech Solutions for records archiving and make the necessary budget adjustments with a not to exceed amount of $180,000.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the California Wildfire Task Force meeting held in Redlands, the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESRRP) meeting, and Sierra Jobs First events.
Mayor Pro Tem Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting. She reported that members of the public had asked her questions regarding the Town's safety study.
Councilmember Sauser attended the Local Transportation Commission (LTC) meeting. He thanked members of the community for their support of school sports during the Husky Fest fundraiser.
Councilmember Truax attended the LTC meeting and the Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) Board meeting.
Mayor Bubser met with the leadership of Eastern Sierra Community Housing and attended the Eastern Sierra Stewardship Conference..
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m.