Town of Pomona Park, Town Council Meeting Minutes This Meeting was held at Town Hall for Council & Public  April 09, 2024  Mayor. Joseph Svingala presided. Council present were Lynda Linkswiler, CarrieAnn Evans, Patricia Mead, Dr. Roberty Warren(Absent), Town Attorney Bobby Pickens, Town Clerk  Andrea. Almeida, Finance Officer Jennifer Paul  Mayor Svingala led in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of Silence.  Town Council Meeting Began with Mayor. Joe reading al letter from Councilman DR. Robert Councilwoman Evans motioned to adopt the meeting minutes, and Counciwoman Mead 2nd the motion. The date of the meeting needs to change. The vote was unanimous. The mayor adjusted the meeting to move the reading of Ordinance No 2024-03. Councilwoman Evans motioned to adopt the Ordinance no 2024-03 based upon staff's Attorney. Jerimiah Blocker spoke about the concerns about the zoning property. Traffic impact and the Comp Plan policy do not fall under the code. Environmental assessment is not complete. A wildlife assessment needs to be made as to howi it will The clients are the Chambliss Family. No transportation impact study. The Recreational zoning, the zoning code allows fori information to help provide this. The primary Goal is to help and influence the PUD to help the community grow and howi it will impact the town. Michael Lanzer- Asked about: zoning, the changes, and the reason for the new meeting. And is asking for the minutes oft the planning and zoning of all the changes before the first John Horan- addressing the traffic impact will have to be done, and all environmental orders will have to be completed. You cannot build a community without all the legal Tony Cuveas- asked if all these things should be completed before the zoning change is  Warren, with his resignation.  recommendations. Councilwoman Mead 2nd the motion.  affect the animals.  zoning change. hurdles. done.  All in favor of the motion -passed unanimously. Af five-minute recess was had. Back at 6:301 from recess Mayor Svingala read the 2024' Water Proclamation Jennifer Paul reviewed last month's financial reports. Jennifer explained the new budget transfer. Councilwoman Linkswiler 2nd the motion.  Mayor Svingala read the 2024 Municipal Clerks Week on May 5 and May 11. Councilwoman Evans motioned to approve the budget transfer of 2024-1 1, and  No discussion was had.  1[Page    They vote was unanimously approved.  Councilwoman Linkswiler went over the Beautification Report fori the Events and Breakfast. Martha Mann- Community Garden will meet with the school to start the process of creating the mural ini the garden. Martha would like to propose a plan to work with the Town and make the green space a neighborhood park. This would bei for the following budgety year. No projects will be completed before they are puti in. The Beautification would need funding and working with staff to aid and assist. Councilwoman Mead asked why we needed  An Easter egg hunt was held. The Garden dedication was postponed. Founders Day Market is from 8 am- 2 pm on May 18.  another park.  To help clean up the blight in the neighborhood.  A discussion was had about what could be done with the property.  June 1stfrom 2-4 will be the candidate forum. If you are a confirmed candidate, please Mayor Svingala recommends a meriti increase for1 the Town Clerk after receiving her CMC. The Town has never had a certified clerk. Mayor Svingala recommended the increase to Counciwoman Mead motioned to raisei the pay to $33, and Councilwoman Kuleski 2nd the motion. Councilwoman Mead spoke on the Town Clerk's merit, what she has worked Councilwoman Evans mentioned the CAP fori the pay. Being mindful of what the pay goes  reach out to Martha.  $32.  towards, and what it takes to get certified.  to.  Mayor Svingala asked about the pay and the supervisor. A discussion was had about Town Clerk. Andrea.  Larry Flaman spoke about how a professional person is commenced with a salary. Mayor Svingala explained that someone covering the clerk costs $75 an hour. The vote was unanimous that the Clerk's Pay should go to! $33 an Hour, effective April 8, Councilwoman Evans motioned to adopt Resolution No 2024-04 and Councilwoman Mead  2024. 2nd the motion.  No discussion was had Unanimous. Motion Passes with no dissent. Matters not on the agenda.  Councilwoman Evans spoke about the tennis court area at Mayors Park. The fence line is Going into the park where the basketball courts are located a wheelchair ramp needs to be added. On the hill where you enter the: small areai toi the courts, people are falling, and Mayor Svingala spoke about the personnel gate at the park, as well as a recommendation  full of leaves and must be cleaned and shoveled out. some kind off fencing needs to be put upi for safety. fori the ramp and a wheelchair ramp. The Community Center needs to be pressure washed. As schedule for cleaning the outside of the community center.  AI bench at Mayors Park needs to be repaired. Al board is loose on the bench.  A discussion of hydrant repair was held.  AK  2Page    Itwas asked about safety and a guardrail. Councilwoman Linkswiler 2nd the motion.  Councilwoman Evans motioned to approve upi to $6,000 fori the repair of the fire hydrant, Councilwoman Evans spoke about the bricks that are available to purchase fori the new Larry Flaman talked about the beach park and the modifications he suggested.  Town Clerk Andrea spoke about the blighted property on BSt.  Memorial Park. Public Comments Hel handed out a drawing.  The issue is the kayak launch and the swimming area. He would like to see al buoy! line for a safetyi issue. The people ini the town don't have access toi fishing.  Cut the buoy line att the middle pole and bring it to the existing pier. They could fish from the end. The roof is an issue. Take the metal off. This would open the beach to fishing, and if we have the kayak launch, they will survey the lake to see if fish are needed. Ifi the bottom 90 percent of the town does not have access to the lake. Councilwoman Evans asked how you ensure the hooks don'tenter the swimming area. A discussion was had about fishing Tony Cuevas spoke about the open seats and petitioned for a seat on the council. The town clerk asked about the second zoning reading, which has been moved to Monday,  needs to be cleaned. and safety.  Upcoming Events was reviewed. April 29, at 6:00 pm Community Center.  Counciwoman Mead motioned to adjourn at 7:38 pm.  PARK *  3Page