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The Town of Mammoth helped Councilman Bob Sloan celebrate his birthday at the meeting last week. Congratulations, Mr. Sloan. John Hernandez | Miner
San Manuel Miner
Several changes to the Mammoth Town Code were discussed, approved and tabled at a meeting held last week. Those in attendance also helped one councilman celebrate a milestone.
Ordinance number 196 concerning the recall from office and ineligibility of a recalled official from running and being elected to office for eight years or two election cycles was tabled for more information. The town’s attorney is looking into the issue.
Ordinance number 199 to add Town Code Section 2.04.03 Vacancies in Council was passed. The ordinance includes the positions of Mayor or Council member becoming vacant upon death, resignation, removal from office, absence of three Council meetings, non-residency in Town limits, conviction of felony, failure to file oath of office, or void election.
Ordinance 198.1, an amendment to Ordinance 198, was approved. The amendment changed the effective date of increasing the Transaction Tax Rate from 2% to 4% to Sept. 1, 2015.
In other action, the Council:
• Approved a Town policy to charge for delivery of surplus dirt to town residents. The charge will be $30 for a truckload delivered within the town limits.
• Approved the recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a Special Use permit for the Blessed Sacrament Church Fiesta on Sept. 16.
• Tabled the matter of scheduling and removing tree trimmings, brush and vegetation from a residents property because the resident did not show up for the meeting.
• Approved the expenditure of up to $500 for the roofing repair and materials for the Town Park.
• Discussed Mayor Don Jones’ State of the Town. A copy of this is in the San Manuel Miner.
Councilman Joe Brewer asked those in attendance to remember and offer prayers for those Marines who were killed in the terrorist attack in Tennessee and their families.
Councilman Bob Sloan was surprised by the Council who wheeled out a cake for Bob’s 80th birthday. The cake was enjoyed by all in attendance after the meeting.
John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.
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