Malin public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2025 11 17 signed
The Malin Common Council adopted Ordinance #337 permitting ATVs and golf carts on city streets, with an annual $5 sticker fee. The council also approved a $1,000 donation to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. Consent agenda was approved with corrections to previous minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted ATV Ordinance #337 with $5 annual sticker fee (4-1, Venegas opposed)
- Approved $1,000 donation to Friends of Klamath County Library for Dolly Parton Imagination Library (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes with corrections and current bills (5-0)
2025 10 14 signed
The council discussed but did not vote on a proposed professional conduct and decorum policy introduced by Councilor Dickinson following a heated exchange at a prior meeting. The consent agenda was initially rejected for lack of a second, then approved with corrections. No new business was taken up.
- Consent agenda approved with corrections (6-0)
- Discussion of professional conduct policy tabled to next meeting
- Council agreed to wait for actual power company quote before approving well electrical work
- Chief Richards to bring more information on photo radar system at next meeting
- Council discussed adding $5 fee to ATV permit ordinance; no vote taken
2025 9 30 signed
The Council discussed how to complete the new municipal well after drilling cost $1.2 million. Mayor Hughto presented a $115,000 materials-only option using Public Works, but Councilor Dickinson and others wanted a contractor bid for comparison. A motion carried to get a cost estimate for the remaining work and, if it exceeds $125,000, to use Public Works and pay from the water fund.
- Motion by Councilor Bartholomew, seconded by Councilor Zieg: get a cost estimate for completing the well (pump house, pump, electrical, connection to water system); if estimate exceeds $125,000, use Public Works for the work and pay for materials from the water fund. Motion carried (4-0, with Councilors Bartholomew, Zieg, Venegas, and Dickinson voting yes; Councilors Haywood and Moore absent).
2025 9 9 signed
The Malin Common Council approved a $5,000 payment to Police Sergeant Alan Nealy to cover his missed 2023 PERS contribution, adopted a new computer policy, and discussed but did not pass an ATV ordinance. The council also heard updates on the new well and police activities.
- Approved $5,000 payment to Sgt. Alan Nealy for 2023 PERS (4-0)
- Adopted computer policy based on League of Oregon Cities template (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills (4-0)
- Motion to modify ATV ordinance failed for lack of second
2025 8 12 signed
The Council approved a motion to add eight officials to the city's primary bank account and remove all others, after previous attempts failed. They also discussed the new well project, which has reached 800 feet and is expected to go to 850 feet for better water, and agreed to seek more security system quotes after Basin Alarm's quote seemed high. The consent agenda, including minutes and bills, was approved unanimously by the four present councilors.
- Approved adding Heath Haywood, Connie Venegas, Christa Moore, Ryan Bartholomew, Rick Dickinson, Brandon Zieg, John A. Hughto, and Isaac Nunn to the city's primary bank account ending in 6418 and removing all other names (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes of previous meeting and current bills (4-0)
- Agreed to wait on hiring an admin assistant for the police department (consensus)
- Agreed that PERS costs for police officers should come from the police budget (consensus)
- Agreed to seek more security system options after Basin Alarm quote (consensus)
2025 7 8 signed
The July 8, 2025 regular meeting of the Malin Common Council was canceled at 7:40 pm because only two councilors (Bartholomew and Zieg) were present. Four councilors were absent: Haywood, Venegas, Moore, and Dickenson. No business was conducted.
2025 6 17 signed
The Malin Common Council approved Resolution 449 adopting the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget of $4,017,865. They also approved a 5% COLA increase for city employees and a $1/hour bilingual pay increase for City Water Clerk Alberto Espinoza. A $2,500 donation to Lost River FBLA was approved, and the council accepted bids for a new side-by-side vehicle ($23,500) and painting the City Shop ($5,900).
- Approved Resolution 449 adopting FY 2025/2026 budget of $4,017,865 (5-0)
- Approved 5% COLA for city employees and $1/hour bilingual pay for Alberto Espinoza (5-0)
- Donated $2,500 to Lost River FBLA for national conference trip (5-0)
- Accepted bid from BRIM Tractor for side-by-side vehicle at $23,500 (5-0)
- Accepted bid from Workman Enterprises to paint City Shop for $5,900 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and current bills (5-0)
2025 6 9 signed
The Malin Budget Committee and Common Council held a special meeting on June 9, 2025. Budget Officer Isaac Nunn and Chief Richards presented their budgets. A motion to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 as presented was made by Heath Donahoe, seconded by Dulce Venegas, and carried by the voting members present.
- Adopted the City of Malin budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 as presented (motion by Donahoe, second by Venegas; carried by Donahoe, Venegas, Beasly, Bartholomew, Moore, and Connie Venegas)
2025 5 13 signed
The Malin Common Council approved borrowing $1.5 million from Business Oregon for the well project and accepted a $16,000 audit contract with Umpqua Valley Financial. The council also discussed low well water levels, a gas station grant completion, and the potential recoupment of SLFRF funds due to improper reporting.
- Approved Resolution 488 to borrow $1,500,000 from Business Oregon for the well project (5-0)
- Accepted audit contract with Umpqua Valley Financial for FY 2025/2026 at $16,000 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and current bills (5-0)
2025 4 8 signed
The Malin Common Council approved the consent agenda (minutes and bills) by a 3-0 vote. Council heard a presentation from Squibb Counseling Services about expanding mental health services to the area, received updates on Railroad Avenue paving, well bids, police activity, and gas station construction, and discussed COVID relief fund paperwork.
- Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and current bills (3-0)
February 18 2025
The Council approved a motion to authorize six councilors as members on the city's Umpqua Bank account. Public Works reported snow damage to city buildings and equipment, with repairs estimated at $3,000 for a backhoe and $500 for a side-by-side. The meeting with Umpqua Valley Financial was postponed to Feb 24. An executive session for employee evaluations was held.
- Authorized councilors Haywood, Venegas, Moore, Bartholomew, Dickinson, and Zieg as members on city bank account ending in 6418 at Umpqua Bank (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and current bills (6-0)
- Entered executive session for employee evaluations (6-0)
- Exited executive session after 30 minutes (6-0)
February 18 2025
The agenda for the February 18, 2025, Malin City Council meeting contains only boilerplate navigation and website information, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.
January 14 2025
The Malin Common Council approved new water and sewer rate resolutions, repealing previous rate ordinances. The council also appointed a council president, a public works superintendent, and donated $300 to the Malin Community Service Club for the Heritage Dinner. A well drive replacement costing about $7,500–$8,000 was discussed due to power outage damage.
- Approved Resolution 446 establishing new water rates, repealing Resolution 440 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 447 establishing new sewer rates, repealing Resolution 441 (6-0)
- Appointed Councilor Bartholomew as Council President (5-0, Bartholomew abstained)
- Appointed Councilor Venegas as Public Works Superintendent
- Donated $300 to Malin Community Service Club for Heritage Dinner (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and current bills (6-0)
January 14 2025
The agenda for the January 14, 2025 Malin City Council meeting contains only boilerplate navigation and website information, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.