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)

• 020525 Memo to Council re LOS Recognition.pdf (0.09 MB)

• 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

• Audit - ST HELENS CITY OF-GOVERNING BODY LETTER.pdf (0.83 MB)
• Audit - 2024 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT.pdf (0.84 MB)

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

• Report to Council - FY2025 - 2nd Qtr.pdf (0.13 MB)
• 2nd Qrt Budget Report - Dec 31, 2024.pdf (0.16 MB)

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

• MBG_ANNUAL REPORT_February2025.pdf (3.88 MB)

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

• Habitat for Humanity Request 020525.pdf (1.72 MB)

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

• 2025.2.5 Library Semiannual Report to City Council.pdf (7.99 MB)

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

• RFP Proposal for Forestry Mgmt Svcs - Mason, Bruce & Girard.pdf (1.40 MB)

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

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

• DRAFT Res No 2037 - Updated Executive Session News Media Attendance Policy Application.pdf (0.25 MB)

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

• 020525 Admin Dept Report.pdf (0.74 MB)

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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