Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mayor Iva Walton.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: Mayor Iva Walton, Vice-Mayor David Kent, Councilmember Pamela Bulahan, Councilmember Dean Dockery, Councilmember Aleida Suarez
  
  Staff Present: Jon Kennedy, Adam Cox, Jessica Bigby, Nate Anderson
Public Comments
Several residents commented on past meetings, agendas, posting of agendas, emailing notification of agendas, and past council being involved in approving loans.
Approve Minutes for the January 21, 2025 Special Meeting Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Councilmember Pamela Bulahan seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Dean Dockery Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez
Debt and Bankruptcy Filing Update
Co-Interim City Manager Mr. Cox briefed the priorities being uncovered by the Financial Dept, prioritizing the immediate payments, the slowly improving. Management team agrees at this point that filing of bankruptcy may not an immediate need.
Budget Review
Miss Bigby briefed council on the importance of transparency and making the priority payments to outstanding bills. The finance dept is keeping up on incoming and outgoing cash flow, assessing the recent cuts and continuing to make needed budget cuts where needed. A loose budget could be available by March 2025, which is needed to be in compliance with SCORE..
Insurance Update: Small Cities Organized Risk Effort (SCORE)
Management team met with SCORE in Anderson, and the City was granted an extension of time with the agreement to continue the $15K payments (3 needed) to get to the $45K required in previous agreements. An updated city budget will be required to present to the SCORE Board in March.
City Fire Services Update
Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy updated the personnel layoffs,, which has not affected the service to the community, staffing is being made with the volunteers. No calls for service have been missed, no mutual aid has been requested to cover calls, possibility in the future an agreement between neighboring agencies may be looked into.
Volunteer Lt Mimiaga spoke on behalf of the Fire Department, expressed the importance of the Fire department and that the citizens of Isleton will continue to be provided professional services.
Fire Chief Merkins expressed that at no time has the Fire department been without staffing, all calls for service have been responded to in a timely manner. Isleton Fire will continue to provide fire services to the city and welcomes additional volunteers. Chief Merkins stated that if needed, requests for assistance from neighboring agencies will be made to ensure the safety and needs of the residents of Isleton.
Adopt Resolution 01-25 Declaring Fire Apparatus as Surplus Property
Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy reported that the newest purchased fire engine (E393) has approximately $300K owed on it and the City has missed the last payment of $46k. This motion is being requested to set this equipment as surplus to pay it off and reduce one of the city's ongoing debts.
Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Vice-Mayor David Kent seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Abstained Councilmember Dean Dockery
Adopt Resolution 02-25 Declaring Fire Apparatus as Surplus Property
Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy reported that the "command vehicle" (9300) was purchased and never placed into service. This vehicle has approximately 6,500 miles on it.

Council Member Suarez questioned where the funding came from for the vehicle.
Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Vice-Mayor David Kent seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Abstained Councilmember Dean Dockery
Designate Signer for USDA-RD
Co-Interim Manager Cox requested to be added as a signer for the grant process
Mayor Iva Walton motioned to approve. Councilmember Dean Dockery seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Dean Dockery Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez
Ratify Agreement with Streamline
Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy reported to council that the city was granted funds through a CA Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) grant and has contracted with Streamline to build a new website for the city.
Vice-Mayor David Kent motioned to approve. Councilmember Aleida Suarez seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Dean Dockery Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez
Public Works Report
Co-Interim City Manager provided Public Works Staff report, reporting vandalism to lights and chains at Wilson Park. All damages were repaired. Council Members inquired if this was reported to Sacramento County Sheriff, the request to have this report made will be passed onto Public Works Supervisor.
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
  This item was pulled and not needed.
Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:22 PM by Mayor Walton