Special Meeting

Meeting date: 
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Call to Order

Mayor Jodie Kulpa-Eddy called the meeting to order at 6:06 PM.  Present were Mayor Pro Tem Chris Brittan-Powell and Councilmember Faustino Menjivar.  Also present were Interim Town Manager Peter Jones and Town Clerk Melanie Friesen. 

Approval of the Agenda

MPT Brittan-Powell moved to approve the agenda.  CM Menjivar seconded.  The motion was adopted by consensus.

 

  1. Introduction of Ordinance 185D: Budget Amendment to Purchase a Refuse Truck 

Mayor Kulpa-Eddy shared that the Town ordered a refuse truck in August of 2021 with the expectation that the truck would be delivered during FY22.In December of 2021, the Town was notified of a surcharge of $2900 in response to the rising costs of material, fuel, and labor.When the FY23 budget was passed it was anticipated that the funds would be expended by June 30, 2022, and the truck was not included in the FY 23 budget. However, the truck was not delivered during FY22 but is now ready for delivery. Mayor Kulpa-Eddy asked if there was a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 185-D, an ordinance to amend the fiscal year 2023 budget.MPT Brittan-Powell moved to introduce the ordinance.CM Menjivar seconded.

In discussion, Mayor Kulpa-Eddy thanked MPT Brittan-Powell for asking questions about the funding of the truck.MPT Brittan-Powell stated that his only anticipated question from residents would be about the rising expenses related to the vehicle and if the Town might be taken advantage of.CM Menjivar shared his surprise about Director Pudner getting notified at the last minute, however the vehicle is ready for pick up and needs to be paid for.

CM Hemby arrived at 6:18 PM.Mayor Kulpa-Eddy reviewed the meeting discussion for CM Hemby.CM Hemby expressed her comfort with the ordinance.Mayor Kulpa-Eddy called for a vote on the motion and the motion passed unanimously at 4:0.

  1. Resident Comment

There were no resident comments.

Adjournment

CM Hemby moved to adjourn the meeting. MPT Brittan-Powell seconded.  With no discussion, the motion passed unanimously (4:0) and the meeting adjourned at 6:21PM.