MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 01, 2025 - 5:30 PM
Mayor, Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Hendricks and Council Member Henry Ebinger were present. Council Member Margie Cordonier was present via video call. Also in attendance were City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; Interim City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez; Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho; Director of Public Works, Jose Perez and City Administrative Clerk, Library Manager, Kailee Wood was present via conference call. Those absent were Council Member, Teresa Williams; Finance Director, Will Sargent; Police Officer, Jorge Ruiz and Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez.
APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Cordonier made a motion for the approval of the March 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-55)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve paying the bills presented. Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-56)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No comments.
DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF HAVING A FREE CLEAN UP DAY FOR THE CITY Director of Public Works, Jose Perez, commented that the City won't be able to get a grant from Caltrans this year for a free cleanup day for the City. He commented that the City has done this free cleanup day in the past at the City's expense and it will cost between $1500 and $1800. Mayor Cordonier made a motion for the approval to have free clean up days on May 16th and May 17t from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-57)
APPROVAL OF HIRING MARCO MEDINA FULL-TIME FOR PUBLIC WORKS Director of Public Works, Jose Perez, commented that Marco Medina is a very hard worker, and he would like to hire him full-time for Public Works. Mayor Cordonier made a motion for the approval of hiring Marco Medina full-time for Public Works. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-58)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RAISING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEES IN THE CITY Council Member Cordonier made a motion to approve raising the miscellaneous fees in the city to the following fees:
Deposit for Utilities: $250
Reconnect Water Service for Non-Payment: $100
After Hours Call out for Water Reconnection: $150
After Hours Water Turn/Off for Customer Repairs: $100
Water Service Modification: $100
Water Service Standby: $50
Water Meter Tampering: $150
Returned Payment (NSF): $40
Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-59)
DISCUSSION REGARDING RKC STIPEND FOR TULELAKE LIBRARY
Council Member Cordonier commented that RKC would like to create an MOU with the City of Tulelake to have the Library Manager help maintain the Community Website for RKC. She commented that they will provide a stipend of $2000 a year to cover any overtime hours the Library Manager would work. Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval to create an MOU with RKC and the City of Tulelake to help with the Community Website.
Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-60)
POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF PURCHASING A NEW COMPUTER FOR THE TULELAKE LIBRARY Library Manager, Kailee Wood, commented that the Library needs four computers replaced. She commented that Friends of the Library will be purchasing two computers, and the County will lend the Library one until they can get it replaced. She asked if the City could purchase two of the computers for the Library. Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho, commented that the City would only be able to purchase one computer because it's not in the budget to purchase two. Mayor Cordonier made a motion for the approval of purchasing a new computer for the Tulelake Library. Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-61)
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APPOINT A NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE FOR NORTHSTATE PACKAGING, INC. TO LEASE THE WAREHOUSE Council Member Ebinger made a motion to appoint Mayor Cordonier and Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks for the negotiating committee for Northstate Packaging, Inc. to lease the warehouse. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-62) CLOSED SESSION: NEGOTIATION OF 2 RAY OEHLERICH WAY LEASE The negotiating committee went into Closed Session at 6:07PM.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
The negotiating committee returned from Closed Session at 6:18PM. An announcement was made that the lease will be continued at the same amount.
POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF LEASE FOR 2 RAY OEHLERICH WAY PROPERTY Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval of lease for 2 Ray Oehlerich Way property. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-63)
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Tom Hoy commented that he finished his 6-week course, and his K-9 is now certified. He also reminded everyone that the K-9 dinner is on Friday starting at 5:00PM.
Chief Resilience Officer: Jenny Coelho commented that she received a grant for the Tulelake Cultural Visitor Center.
She commented that she sent out RFQ's for the construction of the TCVC and is due next Monday. She also commented that she has finished the emergency call list.
Interim City Hall Administrator: Aissa Martinez reminded everyone about the LOLA meeting next Wednesday, at Senor Tequilas starting at 5:00PM.
Director of Public Works: Jose Perez commented that he would like to send Staunton Farms a letter of thank you for lending them pumps for the wastewater ponds. He also commented that he is still having problems with the ponds.
Finance Director: Absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:53PM. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-64) tom Cordonus
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Attest:
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Jenhy Coelho, Deputy City Clerk
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