CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024
Special Session
THIS MEETING WAS CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AT 33 CHURCH STREET, THE PUBLIC WAS ABLE TO VIEW FROM HOME:
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6:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM FOR REGULAR MEETING Council members present:
Feist, Riordan, Sierk, Swift and Gunselman
Vicky Runquist, City Treasurer
Staff Present:
Tom DuBois, City Manager
Elizabeth Fratarcangeli, City Attorney
Karen Darrow, City Clerk
Dan LaFontaine, Public Works Director
Erin Ventura, Contract Planner
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. PUBLIC FORUM
Lisa Klosowski distributed the year end visitor center report and invited the Council to the sponsor appreciation party being hosted by the visitor center volunteers.
Mike Kirkley noted that he is in support of dissolving ARSA but is confused about how it would save $550,000 as reported in the city newsletter because that would eliminate the need to raise the sewer rates.
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Tom DuBois clarified that the $550,000 savings would be the forgiveness of the Gold Rush Ranch debt and interest.
He noted that there were no real storm issues from the weekend, and that progress is being made with the Jackson Rancheria about the sewer line extension with possible completion by June. There will be community polling in March with results in April that will help with making budget priorities.
Upcoming events:
March 34/24 - Behind the Cellar Door
April 19 – Sutter Creek Spring Fling
April 20 - Earth Day run/walk
April 26 - Kit Carson Wagon Train
Upcoming meetings will include an ACRA update on March 18th, HCD update, sewer rate study and an annual Police update and midyear budget review.
Mike Kirkley- commented that with the purchase of the spray easements for $750,000 it is misleading to say there will be savings because that money has been spent.
5. PRESENTATIONS- None.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Minutes of February 20, 2024.
Recommendation: By motion approve minutes as presented.
M/S Council member Sierk/Riordan to approve the City Council Minutes of February 20, 2024, as amended.
AYES: Feist, Riordan, Sierk, Swift and Gunselman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Adopt Resolution 24-25-* accepting the work on the Gold Strike Court Storm Drain Replacement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion and cause it to be filed with the Amador County Recorder M/S Council member Riordan/Swift to Adopt Resolution 24-25-21 accepting the work on the Gold Strike Court Storm Drain Replacement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion and cause it to be filed with the Amador County Recorder
AYES: Feist, Riordan, Sierk, Swift and Gunselman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn into Regular Session at 6:49 p.m.
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Claire Gunselman, Mayor
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Karen Darrow, City Clerk
Date Approved: March 18, 2024