City of Weed City Council Minutes February 09, 2023
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Ken Palfini called the meeting to order and led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in addition to Mayor Palfini, were Council Members Bob Hall, Mark Mazzoni, Darrell Parham, and Susan Tavalero. Also present were City Attorney David Ruderman, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Supervisor Chris Davis, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Kim Greene and Christy Forry reported on the events of the Community Center, Parks and Recreation, and introduced their new Weed Parks Gazette Newsletter.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Parham thanked the Police Department staff and Chief in regards to their workload, the services they provide, and acknowledged the needs of their department. Council Member Hall reported working with the Resource Center to create a Mill Fire Coalition and assist in creating an interactive website. Council Member Palfini reported attending a C2C Meeting, as well as the LongTerm Recovery meetings.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Palfini asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. There was none, all items were considered inclusive.
A. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2023.
B. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated from 01/11/2023 through 01/25/2023 including any voided warrants totaling $459,783.48.
C. By Motion - Approved and file month end finance reports for the month(s) of January 2023.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VII. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Fire – By Motion, approved request by Steve Duncan, Weed Fire Chief, to apply for the Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant (AFG). Chief Duncan presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve applying for the grant. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Planning Commission –By Motion, appointed Derek Dewhurst to the Weed Planning Commission (full term). Mayor Palfini asked if there were any objections. There were none. Council Member Hall moved to appoint Derek Dewhurst to the Planning Commission for a full-term ending January 31, 2027. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Public Works – By Motion, adopted Resolution No. 03-2023 setting a public hearing for the creation of Underground District No. 7 for March 9, 2023. Public Works Director Sharp presented the staff report.
Council Members questions were asked and answered. Michael Webb asked if the map would be available for review. Council Member Mazzoni moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-2023. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
City of Weed City Council Minutes February 09, 2023
ABSENT: None
VIII. STAFF REPORT
Fire Department reported receiving a $45,000.00 grant for the Jaws of Life. Public Works reported hosting the Prebid meeting for the 2.4-million-dollar Water/Sewer Replacement Project along Davis St, Roseburg Pkwy, and Broadway with bids due back in March, and the city was just awarded a 10-milliondollar grant for the Water Bypass Project. Police Department wished the Weed High School Basketball teams’ good luck in their championship game. City Attorney reported there is a new business roundtable initiative that will place restrictions on local government if it passes. City Clerk reported there is still one seat available on the Planning Commission. City Manager reported an update on the monument sign, Mill fire clean up, EV charging station, the Inez parking lot bid opening April 4, 2023, that in the past three years the Public Works Department has been successful at obtaining over 21 Million dollars in grants for the infrastructure and roadways, presented the flower baskets that are planned to line Main Street this summer, presented information requested by Council Member Mazzoni last month, and announced Wendy’s is coming to Weed.
IX. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Mazzoni moved to table item IX until the March Meeting. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 PM. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 6:47 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk