WEED
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
The
City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, February
22, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor
Amelia “Mel” Borcalli called the meeting to order and led recitation of the
Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in
addition to Mayor Borcalli, were Council Members Brian Ramsey, Chuck Sutton,
and Vince Tallerico. Also present were
City Administrator Earl Wilson, City Attorney James Pierce, Finance Director M.
Kelly McKinnis, Police Chief Martin Nicholas, Fire Chief Darin Quigley, Public
Works Director Craig Sharp, and City Clerk Deborah Salvestrin.
Council Member Tallerico moved to excuse the absence of Council Member Neva Barnett who previously reported she would be unable to attend this meeting due to a prior commitment. Council Member Ramsey seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Borcalli, Ramsey,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Barnett
III. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mayor
Borcalli invited comments from the audience on specific agenda items or any
item of interest that is within the Council’s jurisdiction noting that no
action could be taken by the Council except to set the matter presented for the
next regular Council meeting.
Jim
Gubetta resident of Woodridge Court, stated that at the last meeting he spoke
about the vehicle abatement program, and since that time he has received two
notices to abate vehicles, and asked to have the process explained at the time
of a future Council meeting. Council
directed Mr. Gubetta to staff during business hours to receive the paper work
that outlines the process.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor
Borcalli read a letter of thanks from Jim Henry, owner of the Travel Center,
thanking Martin Nicholas, Craig Sharp, and Earl Wilson for all their help in
his project development.
Mayor
Borcalli also reported on attendance at a recent Centennial Committee meeting,
and then responded to a letter to the editor in The Weed Press concerning the
installation of stop signs.
Council
Member Tallerico mentioned the recent death of Al Shipman, and noted the
community has lost an icon. Mr. Shipman
was a long-time teacher who among many other things contributed his coaching
skills to many successful basketball teams.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Planning Commission: Consideration of letters of interest
submitted by individuals interested in appointment to a four-year term (two
positions); Council will meet with the candidates.
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed that the terms of Planning Commissioners
Acqusitapace and Tuman expired at the end of December, and advertisements were
placed seeking individuals interested in serving on the Commission. Three letters of interest were received, two
from Commissioners Acquistapace and Tuman seeking reappointment, and one from
local resident Teddy McGaughey. Mr.
Wilson also reviewed that the Council, at its last meeting, requested these individuals
be present at this time for an interview.
Council
Members spoke with Teddy McGaughey, resident of Shadow Wood Lane, Richard
Acquistapace, who lives on Oregon Street, and Virgil Tuman, who lives on
Hillside Drive. All were asked
questions about why they wish to serve in the position, what they see as the
future of Weed, and how they see their role in relation to the Council and the
staff in achieving their vision of the future.
Council
Member Borcalli reported receipt of a letter of resignation submitted by
Commissioner Jack Colombana that came in after the publishing of the agenda,
and suggested that action be tabled and that this additional opening be
advertised.
Council
agreed to continue action to the next meeting to allow time for more
advertising for additional interested persons in light of the possible
availability of an un-expired term.
B. Siskiyou County Economic Development
Council: Council will consider request
for donation of computer hardware previously declared surplus by resolution of
the City Council.
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of a letter from Siskiyou County Economic
Development Council (SCEDC) requesting the donation of computers that have
recently been declared surplus by the City.
Mr. Wilson recommended approval stating the donation serves a public
purpose in assisting the EDC’s administration.
Council
Member Ramsey moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, approval of the
donation of the following items as shown on Resolution No. 18-2000:
A
#1
Keyboard, Mitsumi Electric Company, Ltd., M/N KPQ-E99YC, S/N
8909-236734;
B
#2
Keyboard, Mitsumi Electric Company, Ltd., M/N KPQ-E99YC, S/N
8909-236732;
C
#10
Central processing unit, A Open, with CD drive, M/N 9659265;
D
#11
Central processing unit, C & N with tape drive backup system (Colorado Jumbo 1400), FCC ID IDOTCHF4GD;
E
#14
Video display terminal, MicroScan ADI MPRII Monitor, M/N LM-1448, S/N
248R000085 A;
F
#18
Video display terminal, MicroScan 4G ADI, M/N SM 5515G, S/N 553R001359B;
AYES: Council Members Borcalli, Ramsey, Sutton,
and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Barnett
C. Fire Department: Council will consider the lease of facilities to College of the
Siskiyous for the Fall 2000/Spring 2001 school year.
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of a facility rental agreement for the
use of the fire station to hold College of the Siskiyous classes. Mr. Wilson noted this agreement is for the
spring semester classes and is similar to those approved in years past. Mr. Wilson added that the use of City space
for these classes works well as a cooperative effort between the City and the
College.
Council
Member Sutton moved approval of the Facility Rental Agreement and Council
Member Tallerico seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Borcalli, Ramsey,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Barnett
City
Administrator Wilson reported an item has come to the attention of City staff
after the agenda was posted and it requires the Council’s consideration prior
to the time of the next regular meeting.
City Attorney Pierce reported a letter was received
requiring a resolution of the City Council for the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) and there is a very short timeline. Mr. Pierce reviewed the law regarding
Council action on urgency items, and Council Member Sutton moved to amend the
agenda to provide for consideration of action for the College Avenue
project. Council Member Ramsey seconded
the motion.
AYES: Council Members Borcalli, Ramsey,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Barnett
D. A
Resolution Of The City Council Approving
The Rehabilitation Of College Avenue Under Funding By The State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP)
City
Administrator Wilson reported the State is requiring Council approval of the
College Avenue STIP project, and recommended adoption of the resolution that
has been drafted.
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, that the reading in
full of the body of Resolution No. 03-2001 be waived, said resolution being
introduced and adopted by title only.
AYES: Council Members Borcalli, Ramsey,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Barnett
Council
Member Tallerico read the title of Resolution No. 03-2001 and moved adoption,
seconded by Council Member Borcalli, said resolution being in the words and
figures following:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE REHABILITATION OF COLLEGE AVENUE
STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP)
WHEREAS,
College Avenue, in the City of Weed, from South Weed Boulevard to the western
limits of the City of Weed, approximately 5,170 feet, requires rehabilitation
of its sidewalks, pavement, and storm drainage systems; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Transportation has allocated funding for the work under its State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP);
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Weed approves
the College Avenue STIP project as rehabilitation of approximately 5,170 feet
of sidewalks, pavement, and storm drainage systems
UPON
ROLL CALL, THE VOTE WAS:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Barnett
VI. STAFF REPORTS
Police
Chief Nicholas announced the upcoming annual DARE dance and stated his
Department is looking for chaperones if any community members are interested in
helping out.
City
Attorney James Pierce reported he attended court hearings in the McCall matter.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Council
Member Ramsey moved adjournment, and Council Member Tallerico seconded the
motion.
AYES: Council Members Borcalli, Ramsey,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Barnett
MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 6:32 P.M.