Council Work Session 02/05/2025 03:00 PM HYBRID: Council Chambers & Zoom (details below)

CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER

VISITOR COMMENTS - Limited to three (3) minutes per speaker

DISCUSSION TOPICS

• 1.3:10PM - Employee Length of Service Recognition - Sam Ortiz (5 Years)

• 2.3:15PM - Recognition of Police Officers Johnathon Sprinzl and Brandon Haflich for Successfully Passing their Probationary Period and Announcement of Training Opportunity for a Sergeant - Acting Police Chief Joe Hogue

• 3.3:25PM - Annual Report from City Auditor - Conor Delaney of Clear Trails CPAS

• 4.3:35PM - Financial Report for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25 - Finance Director Gloria Butsch

• 5.3:50PM - Annual Report from City Forester - Brent Keller of Mason, Bruce & Girard

• 6.4:00PM - Request from Columbia County Habitat for Humanity - Executive Director Jennifer Anderson

• 7.4:15PM - Semi-Annual Library Department Report - Library Director Suzanne Bishop

• 8.4:30PM - Review Proposal from Mason, Bruce & Girard for Forestry Management Services - City Administrator John Walsh

• 9.4:40PM - Discussion regarding Stipends for Council Members

• 10.4:55PM - Review Proposed Changes to Executive Session Media Attendance Policy

• 11.5:10PM - Report from City Administrator John Walsh

ADJOURN

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Following the conclusion of the Council Work Session, an Executive Session is scheduled to take place to discuss:

-    Real Property Transactions, under ORS 192.660(2)(e);
-    Consider Information or Records that are Exempt by Law from Public Inspection, under ORS         19.660(2)(f); and 
-    Consult with Counsel/Potential Litigation, under ORS 192.660(2)(h).

Representatives of the news media, staff and other persons as approved, shall be allowed to attend the Executive Session. All other members of the audience are asked to leave the Council Chambers.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

-    January 31, 10:00AM, Council Special Session, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    February 5, 3:00PM, Council Work Session, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    February 5, 6:00PM, Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    February 5, 7:00PM, Council Regular Session, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    February 10, 4:00PM, Parks & Trails Commission, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    February 10, 7:15PM, Library Board, Zoom
-    February 11, 6:30PM, Planning Commission, Council Chambers/Zoom
-    February 17, President's Day, City Offices Closed

Future Public Hearing(s)/Forum(s):

-    PH: April 16, 6:00PM, Economic Opportunities Analysis Adoption

VIRTUAL MEETING DETAILS

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