John Day Council Meeting December 17, 2024

Amended CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

(Added Executive Session)

Tuesday December 17, 2024,

NOTE: EXECUTIVE SESSIONS will be held at 4:00 p.m. before the regular meeting: 

REGULAR MEETING:  6:30 pm

John Day Fire Station

316 S Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR   97845

(541)575-0028    www.cityofjohnday.com

This meeting is open to the public. This agenda includes a list of the principal subjects anticipated to be considered at the meeting. However, the agenda does not limit the ability of the Council to consider additional subjects. Meetings may be canceled without notice. Zoom Meeting participants should use the “raise your hand” feature during these times to alert the moderator that they would like to speak.

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Executive Session: 4:00 p.m.

     a. ORS192.660 2 (i):  To review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer,   employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing.

    b.  ORS192.660 2 (f):  To consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection

   C.  ORS192.660 2 (e):  To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions

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Call to Order:  Regular Meeting 6:30 pm.

1. Call John Day City Council Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Amend or Accept Regular Agenda
5. Public Comments (Please Limit to 3 Minutes)

Public Comments are an opportunity to present information or speak on an issue that is not on the agenda. Comments are limited to 3 minutes for each person. Visitors may state their comments and should not expect the council to engage in back and forth dialogue regarding the comment, council may either choose to add it to a follow up meeting or direct City Manager to follow up with the speaker. 

     6.  Consent Agenda

All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to every member of the City Council for reading and study, are considered routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the Council. If separate discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by request.                

                  a. Minutes of 11-26-24

                  b.  Accounts Payable through December 2, 2024

                  c.  2024 Certified Election Results Grant County

     7.  Public Hearings for Property Sale and Exchange:

                  a. Proposed Sale of property at 241 W. Main Street

                  b.  Proposed exchange of property on Brent Drive- Nodine 

    8.  Public Hearing Ordinance 24-204016: An Ordinance of the City of John Day Establishing Camping Regulations and a Campsite Removal Policy. 

    9.  Resolution No. 24-913-06; A Resolution of City of John Day adopting certain water and sewer service fees effective January 22, 2025. 

  10.  Resolution No. 24-914-07; Clark’s Disposal Request for elimination of fuel tax and raise of rates for net zero impact to customers.

  11.  IGA for Law Enforcement Services; subject to minor legal revisions

  12.  Ana DeVincentis with JDCC Parks and Rec; request for Letter of Support

  13.  Timber Trucker Light Parade Community Grant request: $100.00

  14.  Council approval of Engineering Services RFP

  15.  Ducote Consulting; Project updates:

                 a.  Wastewater Plant – Council decision regarding funding path

                 b.  Broadband – Council decision regarding EDA and BTAP grants

  16.  Rob Gaslin, CPA financial update

  17.  Discussion regarding a prohibition of Jake brakes within city limits.

  18.  City Manager Comments

  19.  Mayor and Council Comments

  20.  Adjournment: Next Regular Meeting January 14, 2024