Alturas public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
November 16, 2021
The Alturas City Council will review the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Budget and a rezoning application for 220 & 222 W. McDowell Avenue. The council will also consider several grant applications related to airport improvements.
- Rezoning of 220 & 222 W. McDowell Avenue from commercial to residential
- Approval of the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Budget in the amount of $6,385,430.00
- Approval of October 2021 City warrants totaling $726,475.02
- Grant applications for Airport Improvement Programs
- Extension of remote teleconference meeting authorization for 30 days
October 19, 2021
The Alturas City Council will review several personnel matters, including an employment contract for the Finance Director and the appointment of a new City Treasurer. The agenda also includes updates on the Citizens building and a resolution regarding organic waste collection services.
- Employment contract for Finance Director (Nov 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2023)
- Appointment of Dorothy Long as City Treasurer
- Hiring two Maintenance Worker I positions at $32,875.00 each
- Resolution to vacate a portion of W. McDowell Ave
- Purchase of office furniture up to $4,000.00
September 29, 2021
The Alturas City Council scheduled a special meeting for September 29, 2021. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding public employment for the position of Finance Director.
- Closed session regarding Finance Director employment
September 21, 2021
The council will consider appointing an advisory board for a CDBG utility relief program and reviewing a tax repayment agreement with Modoc County. They will also discuss a joint venture with the Modoc Joint Unified School District for a senior internship program. A closed session is scheduled regarding the appointment of a Finance Director.
- Appointment of an Advisory Board for the CDBG Utility Relief Program
- Resolution #2021-50: Repayment agreement with Modoc County for transfer taxes
- Resolution #2021-51: Joint Venture Agreement with Modoc Joint Unified School District
- Approval of August 2021 city warrants totaling $340,266.99
- Authorization for Public Works signature authority on the East Street STIP project
August 17, 2021
The Alturas City Council will consider an audit service agreement with R. J. Ricciardi, Inc. The council will also discuss requests for Main Street banners and support for broadband funding legislation.
- Audit services agreement with R. J. Ricciardi, Inc.
- Request for Modoc District Fair banners on Main Street
- Support letter for Assembly Bill 14 and Senate Bill 4 regarding broadband funding
- Approval of June ($367,395.48) and July ($838,234.12) City warrants
- Updating ad-hoc committee titles to reflect Department Head positions
August 9, 2021
The Alturas City Council will discuss and potentially act on Resolution #2021-46. This resolution authorizes an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program.
- Resolution #2021-46 regarding FAA Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program application
July 20, 2021
The Alturas City Council will review several resolutions and appointments during this special meeting. Proposed items include a memorandum of understanding for 911 dispatch services and an employment contract for the Director of Public Works.
- MOU with Modoc County Sheriff’s Office for 911 Dispatch Services
- 3-year employment contract for Director of Public Works/Planning Director Joe Picotte
- Service agreement with Med-Project CA, LLC for a medication disposal kiosk
- Resolution to declare 1988 Pierce pumper Fire Engine as surplus property
- Appointment of Wendy Myers to the Modoc County Library Advisory Board
July 9, 2021
The Alturas City Council will consider hiring a new maintenance worker and appointing an interim finance director. The council will also discuss adopting Resolution #2021-38 regarding an employment agreement addendum.
- Hiring Andrew Garcia as Maintenance Worker I at $32,875.00
- Appointing Macey Binning as interim Finance Director
- Adopting Resolution #2021-38 for an Assistant Finance Director employment agreement addendum
June 29, 2021
The Alturas City Council will meet to consider three resolutions. These include a contract for financial consulting services, a list of road repair projects funded by SB 1, and a regional used oil payment program application.
- Contract with Dorothy M. Long for financial consulting and transitional services
- List of FY 2021-22 projects funded by SB 1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
- Regional Used Oil Payment Program application with Modoc County
June 8, 2021
The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the resignation of the City Treasurer and Finance Director. The meeting is being conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 social distancing procedures.
- Acceptance of the letter of resignation from the City Treasurer/Finance Director
May 18, 2021
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding grant applications and budget amendments. This includes a public hearing for a $241,394 application to create a Utility Relief Program. The council will also consider the fourth amended budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
- Public hearing for $241,394 CDBG-CV2 & CV3 application for a Utility Relief Program
- Adoption of the fourth amended budget for FY 2020/2021 in the amount of $6,390,171.00
- Approval of April 2021 City warrants totaling $129,156.65
- Resolution to accept STIP relief funding project allocation
- Authorization to remove Robert Dolan from the Planning Commission
April 20, 2021
The Alturas City Council will meet to discuss a community service project presentation by local students. The agenda also includes appointing an interim Director of Public Works and approving employment agreement addendums. Additionally, the Council will review March 2021 financial warrants and reports.
- Appointment of Kim Dodds as interim Director of Public Works
- Approval of March 2021 City warrants totaling $202,081.72
- Addendums to employment agreements for the Assistant Director of Public Works and Finance Director
- Presentation by Modoc Middle and High School students regarding a community service project
- Proclamation designating April as Earthquake Preparedness Month
March 22, 2021
The Alturas City Council will meet to discuss the approval of Jonathan Mundt for the position of Maintenance Worker I. This appointment is proposed to be effective March 25, 2021.
- Approval to hire Jonathan Mundt as Maintenance Worker I at $32,875.00
March 16, 2021
The Alturas City Council will meet to discuss several administrative and financial items. This includes adopting a third amended budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 and reviewing contracts for plant operations. The Council will also consider requests regarding Main Street banners and the disposal of surplus police vehicles.
- Adopting the third amended budget for FY 2020/2021 in the amount of $6,245,789.00
- Approving a $150,000.00 FAA agreement for Transfer of Entitlements
- Personal services contract for Chief Plant Operator Jeff Nield
- Declaring two police vehicles as surplus property for disposal
- Requesting LAFCO initiate proceedings for a City Subsidiary District
February 16, 2021
The Alturas City Council will review a request for proposals for a new fire engine pumper and consider an amendment to the garbage service contract with USA Waste of California, Inc. The council will also discuss mask mandates for meetings and several personnel hires. Additionally, items include water account updates and a well sampling agreement.
- Review RFP for a Fire Engine (4X4) Pumper
- Amend garbage service contract with USA Waste of California, Inc.
- Consider waiving a $481.80 water overage due to a broken line
- Discuss mandating mask wearing during City Council meetings
- Approve hiring for Police Clerk/Dispatcher and Maintenance Worker I roles
January 19, 2021
The Alturas City Council will consider an amendment to the 2020/2021 fiscal year budget. The agenda includes a public hearing for a federal grant to repair wastewater treatment plant equipment and a request for proposals for a new fire truck. Other items involve local agency agreements and appointments.
- $6,099,543.00 second amended budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021
- $66,337 CDBG grant application for wastewater plant repairs
- Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new fire truck
- MOU with Modoc Medical Center for disaster preparedness plans
- Dissolution of Daphnedale Service District sewer services