City of Weed
Regular City Council Meeting
Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 161 E Lincoln Ave & Remote (Zoom)
1. Call to Order:
Meeting called to order by Mayor Parham at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
Virasonh – Present | Whetstine – Present 5:36 pm| Mazzoni – Present (Zoom) | Palfini – Present | Parham – Present. Also in attendance were City Manager Stambaugh, and City Attorney Ruderman, Police Chief Mayberry, Public Works Director Chris Davis, Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi
3. Agenda Approval:
Motion to approve agenda as posted. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. Motion Palfini, Second Virasonh.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: Mazzoni
4. Public Comment: James Streigel spoke regarding the closure of Roseburg Forest Products as well an idea for a new business, he requested time on the February agenda.
Afa Garrigan spoke regarding the effects of the mill closure and on a time home display happening in Mt Shasta.
5. Council Reports:
Council Members Virasonh reported on the effects of the mill closure on friends and family.
Council Member Whetstine reported the effects of the closure and reiterated there is hope.
Council Member Palfini requests if assistance is needed to please reach out to the Resource Center. Mayor Parham thanked the city staff for the set-up of Old Fashion Christmas and thanked the community for their resilience.
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Council considered Resolution No. 41-2025 establishing hourly compensation for Reserve Police Officer.
B. Council considered approving the City of Weed 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
C. Council considered Resolution No. 42-2025 approving the Social Media Policy.
D. Council considered approving Resolution No. 43-2025 accepting completion of the Bypass Water Pipeline Supply.
E. Council considered approval of November 13, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes F. Council considered approving payment warrants dated November 6, 2025, through November 12, 2025, including any voided warrants and manual issued items totaling $507499.17.
G. Council considered approval and filing of the end of month report for November 2025.
Passed by roll call vote. Motion Whetstine, Second Mazzoni.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
8. Council Election of Officers:
Nominations for Mayor:
Council Member Mazzoni nominated Council Member Parham. Parham accepted.
Council Member Palfini nominated Council Member Whetstine. Whetstine accepted.
Roll call vote for Council Member Parham:
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
Parham voted as Mayor.
Nomination for Mayor Pro-Tem
Council Member Whetstine nominated Council Member Palfini. Palfini accepted Council Member Mazzoni nominated Council Member Whetstine.
Roll call vote for Council Member Palfini
Yes: Palfini, Parham, and Virasonh
No: Mazzoni, and Whetstine
9. Council Business
A. Council considered introduction and first reading, by title only, or Ordinance No. 489- 2025 repealing and replacing Chapter 14.04 (Water System) of Title 14 (Public Services) of the Weed Municipal Code regarding the regulation of water service, billing, customer responsibilities, water use restrictions, water waste, and the water shortage contingency plan. City Manager Stambaugh presented the staff report. Questions were asked and answered. Passed Motion Palfini, seconded Whetstine.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
B. Council considered Resolution No. 44 -2025 approving Budget Adjustments for Year End Fiscal Year 24/25. Afa asked how much the Weed Budget is and how long Weed can last. Questions were asked and answered. Passed Motion Whetstine, seconded Mazzoni.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
C. Council considered approving Resolution No 45-2025 entering into contract for Municipal Water Tank Maintenance (5-year contract) with Superior Tank Solutions Inc.
Director Chris Davis presented staff report. Questions were asked and answered. Passed Motion Palfini, seconded Virasohn.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
D. Council considered approving Resolution 46-2025 entering into contract with Wike Restoration Inc for City Hall mold remediation. Director Chris Davis presented staff report.
Questions were asked and answered. Passed Motion Whetstine, seconded Virasohn.
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
Absent: None
10. Staff Report
Fire – 74 calls, two full time employees, 8 resident volunteers, 1 paid officer, 1 volunteer officer. Chief attended a two-day class for fiscal responsibility. Fuel mitigation project moving forward. Provided medical standby for the Run for Food.
Police – Week of December 15-19 will be the 20th Annual Shop with a Cop. Thanked the “unnamed group” for the Christmas Basket sign-ups.
City Manager – Thanked Council and staff for letting him serve in the capacity of City Manager.
Attorney – presented an update to new legislation taking effect in 2026.
Motion to adjourn Whetstine seconded Palfini
Yes: Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, Virasonh, and Whetstine
All votes were taken by roll call.
SINE DIE 6:52 pm
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Mayor
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City Clerk
Approved by Council on: 01/08/2025