M1TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
Passed
All in favor.
Oak Grove City Council meeting, November 28, 2022
City CouncilMonday, November 28, 2022
What happened
Council approved the agenda and prior minutes; split the consent agenda to separately approve a fire department donation and firefighter step increases; discussed a THC ordinance framework, a possible wage study proposal, and several community/commission updates; adjourned 4-1.
Motions and votes
6 motions on the record.
M2TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
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TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
PassedAll in favor.
M3TO APPROVE A, C, D.
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TO APPROVE A, C, D.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
PassedAll in favor.
M4TO APPROVE B.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WEST
PassedAll in favor.
M5TO APPROVE E.
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TO APPROVE E.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WEST
PassedAll in favor.
M6TO ADJOURN.
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TO ADJOURN.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE
Passed- NWest
What was on the agenda
14 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
- No action
1PUBLIC FORUM
Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the clerk's record, and limit their remarks to three minutes.
- Discussion only
2ANNOUNCEMENTS
West reminded residents about the upcoming tree lighting event, and Parks Commission Chair Jerry Tri later added that the tree lighting event organized by the parks commission was on Friday, December 3, and that the Dunlop Park sledding hill was ready with additional lights and benches.
Tree lighting event announcement was made.
- tree lighting event
- Approved
3SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA
This is an opportunity to approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by a majority vote of the Council members present
Approved by motion; minutes record 'All in favor.'
- agenda approval
- Approved
4APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Approved by motion; minutes record 'All in favor.'
- minutes approval
- No action
5ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES
A. Parks Commission minutes for November 16, 2022; B. Planning Commission minutes for November 17, 2022
Minutes state the council acknowledged receipt.
- commission minutes
- No action
6PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INQUIRIES
- Consent calendar
7AConsent Agenda — Claims and Accounts
Consent agenda item A
Council split the consent agenda after West requested removal of the fire department donation item and Rolf requested removal of the firefighter step increases. The council approved the remaining consent items (A, C, D) together, then separately approved the donation resolution (22-183) and, after Rolf asked for more information and Administrator Wickham explained the step system, separately approved the firefighter step increase resolution (22-186).
Approved as part of the split consent motion to approve A, C, D.
- claims and accounts
- consent agenda
- Approved
7BConsent Agenda — Resolution 22-183 accepting donation to Fire Department
Consent agenda item B
Council split the consent agenda after West requested removal of the fire department donation item and Rolf requested removal of the firefighter step increases. The council approved the remaining consent items (A, C, D) together, then separately approved the donation resolution (22-183) and, after Rolf asked for more information and Administrator Wickham explained the step system, separately approved the firefighter step increase resolution (22-186).
Removed from consent and approved by separate motion.
- fire department donation
- consent agenda
- Consent calendar
7CConsent Agenda — Resolution 22-184 merit pay increase for Fire Chief
Consent agenda item C
Council split the consent agenda after West requested removal of the fire department donation item and Rolf requested removal of the firefighter step increases. The council approved the remaining consent items (A, C, D) together, then separately approved the donation resolution (22-183) and, after Rolf asked for more information and Administrator Wickham explained the step system, separately approved the firefighter step increase resolution (22-186).
Approved as part of the split consent motion to approve A, C, D.
- merit pay
- fire chief
- consent agenda
- Consent calendar
7DConsent Agenda — Resolution 22-185 merit pay increase for Heavy Equipment Operator
Consent agenda item D
Council split the consent agenda after West requested removal of the fire department donation item and Rolf requested removal of the firefighter step increases. The council approved the remaining consent items (A, C, D) together, then separately approved the donation resolution (22-183) and, after Rolf asked for more information and Administrator Wickham explained the step system, separately approved the firefighter step increase resolution (22-186).
Approved as part of the split consent motion to approve A, C, D.
- merit pay
- heavy equipment operator
- consent agenda
- Approved
7EConsent Agenda — Resolution 22-186 approving Step Increases for Firefighters
Consent agenda item E
Council split the consent agenda after West requested removal of the fire department donation item and Rolf requested removal of the firefighter step increases. The council approved the remaining consent items (A, C, D) together, then separately approved the donation resolution (22-183) and, after Rolf asked for more information and Administrator Wickham explained the step system, separately approved the firefighter step increase resolution (22-186).
Removed from consent and approved by separate motion after discussion.
- firefighter step increases
- consent agenda
- Discussion only
8ACITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS — Administrator Updates
Administrator Wickham reported he reviewed the budget and believed funds were available for a wage study but said there was not enough time to complete it by year-end. He said Abdo proposed a study costing $10,000-$15,000 taking 2-3 months, and that two other firms provided estimates in the same range; several council members expressed support to move forward, while West said he would abstain without more information and Wylie suggested having Abdo present more information at an upcoming meeting.
Administrator Wickham said the planning commission continued work on the THC ordinance and suggested using the framework of the tobacco license with the structure of the alcohol license, including the fee amount.
Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson updated the council on an IUP revocation matter, stating complaints were being taken seriously, the commission was working to resolve issues, and the resident had made significant progress and was given until May 2023 to bring the property into compliance due to winter conditions.
Brad Johnson stated the planning commission was considering adding a zoning classification for hobby farms.
Administrator Wickham noted the Truth in Taxation public hearing would be held at the December 12 meeting.
West reminded residents about the upcoming tree lighting event, and Parks Commission Chair Jerry Tri later added that the tree lighting event organized by the parks commission was on Friday, December 3, and that the Dunlop Park sledding hill was ready with additional lights and benches.
Angie Bray Johnson introduced herself at the meeting and thanked residents for electing her to the city council.
Updates included THC ordinance work, possible wage study, IUP revocation update, hobby farm zoning, and Truth in Taxation hearing timing; also parks/tree lighting updates and an introduction by a newly elected council member.
- THC ordinance
- wage study
- IUP revocation
- hobby farms zoning
- Truth in Taxation hearing
- parks commission updates
- tree lighting
- Discussion only
9MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Administrator Wickham noted the Truth in Taxation public hearing would be held at the December 12 meeting.
Minutes note next meeting and that an EDA meeting would occur at 6:50 p.m.
- next meeting notice
- Approved
10ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment motion carried 4-1; West opposed; meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
- adjournment
Alternatives considered
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Wage study timing and vendor selection
mentioned onlyDelay the wage study because there is not enough time to complete it by the end of the year
Why: He said he did not believe there is enough time to complete it by the end of the year.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Wage study vendor selection
mentioned onlyUse firms other than Abdo (two other firms contacted)
Cost comparison: “He contacted two other firms, and those estimates were in the same range.” compared to Abdo “$10,000- $15,000”
Why: No decision recorded; discussion suggested inviting Abdo to present more information.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Wage study due diligence
mentioned onlyHave Abdo present more information about the study at an upcoming meeting
Why: Suggested to provide more information before a vote; West stated he would abstain without more information.
Raised by Council Member Wylie
THC ordinance licensing structure
under studyUse the framework of the tobacco license with the structure of the alcohol license (including fee amount)
Why: Planning commission suggested this approach while continuing work on the THC ordinance.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
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