Category: Friday Notes

Friday Notes for April 19, 2024

CITY MANAGER: New Assistant Finance Director: I would like to welcome Khrystie Shoemaker as the new Assistant Finance Director for the City of Corning.  Khrystie started on Sunday, April 14, 2024 with her first work day being Monday, April 15th. Recreation Center and City Plaza Design: We are expecting the Recreation Center and City Plaza … Continued

Friday Notes for April 12, 2024

CITY MANAGER: Wednesday, April 10, 2024: The Public Works Director and I met with PG&E to discuss upcoming projects and programs that impact and benefit the City of Corning and residents. Thursday, April 11, 2024: I attended the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians solar and microgrid groundbreaking. Friday, April 12, 2024:  I was asked to … Continued

Friday Notes for April 5, 2024

CITY MANAGER: I will be out of the office Friday, April 5, 2024. I would like to wish Accounting Manager Mary Brimm the best as she pursues new interests and adventures.  Mary has been an integral part of the Management and Finance Department team for several years.  Thank you for your faithful and dedicated service … Continued

Friday Notes for March 29, 2024

CITY MANAGER: I would like to wish Fire Dispatcher, Troy Mura, a happy and healthy retirement.  Troy’s last day was Thursday, March 28, 2024.  Thank you for your faithful and dedicated service to the Corning community. Past Meetings: On Tuesday, 3/26/2024 the City Council approved the Garbage Rate Increase that will go into effect April … Continued

Friday Notes for March 22, 2024

CITY MANAGER: Past Meetings: Met with Eva Shepard from ChicoStart regarding entrepreneur empowerment and economic development. Met with staff, consultants, and PG&E at the future Recreation Center and City Plaza site regarding power/electricity and natural gas for the new facility. Attended the Tehama County Mass Casualty Incident/Disaster Council meeting regarding current plans and operations as … Continued

Friday Notes for March 15, 2024

CITY MANAGER: Past Meetings:       Monday, 3/11/2024:  I attended the Senior Center Monthly Meeting.  There are a lot of activities and opportunities to be involved in at the Senior Center.  Get involved, become active and bring a friend.       Tuesday, 3/12/2024:  The City Counsil held their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. in … Continued

Friday Notes for March 8, 2024

CITY MANAGER: Past Meetings: Met with 3CORE staff regarding economic development and services available to the local businesses. Thursday, 3/7/24:  I attended the Tehama Chamber of Commerce Business Summit.  It was well attended with knowledgeable presenters on several topics, including leadership. Thursday, 3/7/24:  I attended the Corning Chamber of Commerce inaugural quarterly meeting, as a … Continued

Friday Notes for March 1, 2024

CITY MANAGER: Mid-Year Budget: The mid-year budget process is complete, and adjustments were approved by the City Council.  Staff will begin working on the upcoming fiscal year budget. Past Meetings: On Tuesday, February 27, 20024, staff and I attended the Tehama County Hazard Mitigation Planning meeting in Red Bluff.  Potential natural hazards for the City … Continued

Friday Notes for February 23, 2024

TO:        MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM:  BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER DATE:   FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 CITY MANAGER: Mid-Year Budget: The mid-year budget process is complete and will be presented to the City Council at the February 27th City Council Meeting. Tehama County Probation Department & Work Crew, Thank you: On Thursday, February 22nd the Work Crew … Continued

Friday Notes For February 16, 2024

VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS: February 19th:  President’s Day Holiday City Hall, Finance Department, and the Corporation Yard will be closed.   CITY MANAGER: Mid-Year Budget: Staff and I are working to wrap up the mid-year budget process with an agenda item coming before the City Council. Meetings: ·Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30pm the City Council met for their … Continued

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