MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
June 04, 2024 - 5:30 PM
Mayor Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. Mayor Pro Tem, Bryan Hendricks and Council Members Henry Ebinger and Teresa Williams were present. Also in attendance were City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; City Clerk, Aissa Martinez; Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; Chief Resilience Officer, Jose Fiscal; City Hall Administrator, Jenny Coelho; Director of Public Works, Jose Perez and Assistant City Admin, Jazlyn Chavolla.
Those absent were Council Member Julia Pena Larsen; Finance Director, Will Sargent and Police Officers, Brant Mauk and Jorge Ruiz.
APPROVAL OF THE MAY 21, 2024, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve the May 21, 2024, regular meeting minutes. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-105)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENTS OF BILLS
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve paying the bills presented. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-106)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Margie Cordonier commented that the Tulelake Cornerstone Senior Advocacy group was granted the state tax-exempt status. She commented that Police Officer, Jorge Ruiz, is a new board member. She also commented that they are going to start delivering meals to the homebound seniors on July 1st. Lastly, she wanted to thank Council Member, Teresa Williams, for hosting Mother's Day Brunch at Senor Tequila. Polly and Cristelle from Coldwell Banker introduced themselves and commented that they will be opening up an office in the City.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO PAY BACK THE 2.5% BILINGUAL BONUS PAY FOR POLICE OFFICER,
JORGE RUIZ, TO HIS ORIGINAL HIRE DATE
Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval to pay back the 2.5% bilingual bonus pay for Police Officer, Jorge Ruiz, to his original hire date and to change the MOU stating that he doesn't have to be certified to get the bilingual bonus pay. Council Member Williams seconded the motion. All votes were aye.
Motion carried. (Motion 24-107)
DISCUSSION ABOUT DENTAL PAY THAT WAS PAID BY THE CITY UNKNOWN TO THE EMPLOYEE Chief of Police, Tom Hoy, commented that the City has been paying for dental insurance for Chief Resilience Officer, Jose Fiscal, but not taking it out of his check causing it to add up to a high amount of money.
Fiscal was aware of the situation he would have opted out of the insurance as he purchased his own outside of the City. Council Member Williams made a motion to not hold Chief Resilience Officer, Jose Fiscal, responsible for the back pay for dental insurance. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-108)
DISCUSSION OVER RV'S BEING HOOKED UP TO WATER/SEWER DURING RECENT HOUSING SHORTAGE Much discussion took place on this item. Mayor Cordonier made a motion to table this item until more information is gathered. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-109)
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 24-06 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THIS ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION
City Clerk, Aissa Martinez, read the title of Resolution 24-06. Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval of Resolution 24-06 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held November 5, 2024, and requesting consolidation of this election with the Statewide General Election. Council Member Williams seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-110) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-07 "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE AND THE TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017"
City Clerk, Aissa Martinez, read the title of Resolution No. 24-07. Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval of Resolution No. 24-07 "Resolution of the City of Tulelake and the Tulelake City Council Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017." Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-111) APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK SIGNED BY ADKINS ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING INC.
FOR THE VETERANS PARK MONUMENT
Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval of Notice of Acceptability of Work signed by Adkins Engineering and Surveying Inc. for the Veterans Park Monument. Council Member Williams seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-112) Minutes of June 04, 2024 - Regular
APPROVAL TO PAY APPLICATION NO. 1 TO R.B. ALDRICH CONSTRUCTION FOR THE VETERANS PARK MONUMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,500.00
Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval to pay Application No. 1 to R.B. Aldrich Construction for the Veterans Park Monument in the amount of $28,500.00. Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Tom Hoy commented that 50 percent of Retired Annuitant, Tony Ross' wages will be billed to the wellness grant for construction of the gym. He also commented that all the Police Officers' vehicles are up and running.
Chief Resilience Officer: Jose Fiscal commented that the next free dump day will be on the 15th and 16th of June.
He also commented that the Police Department will be participating in the Torch Run on June 17%.
City Hall Administrator: Jenny Coelho commented that Charlie was here on the 21 to the 23rd working on the audit. She commented that the ICARP Emergency Planning grant was submitted last night. She also commented that the AOS Bike Ride went very well and had about 230 riders.
Director of Public Works: Jose Perez commented that there has been lots of watering in the City. He commented that the City residents will have to start the odd and even watering days.
Finance Director: Absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:01PM. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-114) | tom Cordones
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Minutes of June 04, 2024 - Regular