City of Placerville
City Council Meeting
July 21, 2018
MINUTES
OFFICIAL

PRESENT
Mayor – Brian J Davies
Council – Jim Wells, Clark Cassel, George Meek, Bruce Arnold
City Clerk/Treasurer – Julie Randolph
CALL TO ORDER 10:00 AM
ESTABLISH QUORUM By City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lead by Mayor Davies

APPROVE AGENDA (action item)
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Councilman Meek, Councilman Arnold 2nd. Motion passed.

CITY CLERK
Approve Minutes: June 16, 2018 (action item)
A motion to approve the Minutes was made by Councilman Arnold, Councilman Cassel 2nd. Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT
July Finance Report (action item)
A motion to approve the July Finance Report was made by Councilman Wells, Councilman Arnold 2nd. Motion passed.

3rd Quarter Report (action item)
A motion to approve the 3rd Quarter Report was made by Councilman Wells with updates, Councilman Arnold 2nd. Motion passed.

2018-2019 Tentative Budget (action item)
A motion to approve the budget was made by Councilman Wells, Councilman Cassel 2nd. Motion passed.

ROADS
Mayor Davies and Councilman Wells reported a few repairs of potholes. Mayor Davies reported some rocks on the road that were left by the county have created a few issues on the road. He’s hoping a bit of moisture will reactivate the dust abatement where the rocks have been removed.

HISTORICAL
Councilman Arnold was pleased with the account balances. There are some repairs that need to be completed on the ceiling. There was a discussion about when to do the repairs as items will need to be removed away from the repair area. Councilman Arnold would like to get some paint for the building. More volunteers are needed for the museums.

IRRIGATION
Councilman Wells discussed updates on the irrigation projects. The float is working well. Upcoming projects-the siphon needs work.

Financial Update-past due accounts

Council discussed the accounts and shut off valves.
Hook-up request

CEMETERY
A new headstone has been placed. A plot has been paid for. There was a question about the accuracy of the cemetery records. Councilman Wells found a headstone that was not on the records. It would be a good idea to verify records of the past.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Arnold brought up increasing the treasurer’s wages. Council discussed options. A motion to pay $500 a month for the clerk/treasurer position was made by Councilman Arnold, Councilman Meek 2nd. Motion passed.

Mayor Davies wanted to thank the whole fire crew for the fantastic fireworks show this year.

George Butters-Fire Information
Mr. Butters reported that a crew from IDL was on hand for the fireworks.

Mr. Butters asked council to consider accepting the county-wide burn ban within the city and explained the details. It reduces open burn to just recreational fires. He gave a specific description. The fire department would enforce the ban. There could be up to a $1,000 fine. The sheriff would also be involved.

Mr. Butters brought information from, Bob Showalter, the County Emergency Manager. He would like information for the LEPC – Local Emergency Planning Committee. He wants information on the preparedness of the community. He spoke about fire suppression and doing some thinning of properties. He’d like official representation at the LEPC meetings.

CONSTITUENT INPUT
Phoebe had a positive comment about the organization skills of the clerk and keeping council on track.

ADJOURN MEETING 11:59 AM

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Mayor Brian J Davies
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City Clerk Julie Randolph