Council Minutes
City of Grangeville, IdahoMonday, March 03, 2008
March 3, 2008 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on March 3, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Brian Lorentz
Wes Lester
Michael Peterson
Councilmember attendance by phone:
Georgia DeHaas
City employees present were Chief Sedam, Clerk Kennedy and Attorney Albers. Public Works Director Gortsema absent.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the February 19th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 107 calls for service. There were 78 cases written, 22 misdemeanor arrests, 2 felony arrests, 31 citations, 23 written warnings issued, 6 dogs and 0 cats impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for February 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
9TH STREET AGREEMENT: Attorney Albers explained that an agreement had been reached last year that was ok with everyone on 9th Street and the alley to the south. Then Linda Fischer changed her mind and wanted a change to allow for more property along 9th Street. Albers made a fourth revision and gave the revised copies to the council. The bill for the surveying is attached as Exhibit B. The city would pay $1,500.00 and the rest would be charged on a prorated basis upon which landowners benefit the most. If everyone signs the agreement, the Council can move forward with the vacation process of the alley between E. South 9th Street and E. South 10th Street. After the hearing of the vacation, the Council can choose if they want to go forward with the vacation. Discussion on the agreement will be postpone for two weeks to allow Albers to distribute the agreement to all the property owners and to allow the Council time to review their copy.
GARBAGE CONTRACT: Mayor Walker explained that since Walco hasn’t responded to the letter Attorney Albers sent on proceeding with a one year renewal, the City is operating without a contract. Walker stated it was his understanding that the County and Walco have come to an agreement and should be signing a contract soon. He felt the City should move forward with a signed contract too. Councilman Lester asked that in the most recent garbage contract, if the contract isn’t updated, is it assumed that the City and Walco are operating under the old agreement with a one year extension? Albers responded that is probably the case, but no one has contacted anyone to know for sure. Councilman Lester felt the City needed to begin negotiating for next year instead of worrying about the last half of this year. Councilman Lorentz thought there was an automatic renewal clause that if the contract wasn’t renegotiated then it would automatically renew and a new contract wouldn’t be needed. Attorney Albers was asked to contact Walco to see if they are operating under the assumption that they are in the one year renewal and report back at the next meeting.
TERRY VANDERWALL MEMORIAL: Mayor Walker explained that it sounded like the City may receive a large anonymous donation for a memorial for Terry. Based upon workshops and other discussions, Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Lorentz to donate $2,000.00 in cash, if needed and installation at Heritage Square for a memorial for Terry Vanderwall. Councilman Lester pointed out that the amount the City is willing to donate is also based upon the fact that the memorial would be an asset to Grangeville and not just a memorial. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
There is a proposed anonymous donation toward a memorial clock at Heritage Square. More than likely, between the donation and the City, the clock would be more than the amount of funds available. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to have the City put something in the Free Press asking for donations toward the project for the memorial for Terry Vanderwall. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ARBOR DAY GRANT AND PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker read the Arbor Day Proclamation. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to authorize Mayor Walker to sign the Arbor Day Grant for up to $300.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Brian Lorentz
Wes Lester
Michael Peterson
Councilmember attendance by phone:
Georgia DeHaas
City employees present were Chief Sedam, Clerk Kennedy and Attorney Albers. Public Works Director Gortsema absent.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the February 19th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 107 calls for service. There were 78 cases written, 22 misdemeanor arrests, 2 felony arrests, 31 citations, 23 written warnings issued, 6 dogs and 0 cats impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for February 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
9TH STREET AGREEMENT: Attorney Albers explained that an agreement had been reached last year that was ok with everyone on 9th Street and the alley to the south. Then Linda Fischer changed her mind and wanted a change to allow for more property along 9th Street. Albers made a fourth revision and gave the revised copies to the council. The bill for the surveying is attached as Exhibit B. The city would pay $1,500.00 and the rest would be charged on a prorated basis upon which landowners benefit the most. If everyone signs the agreement, the Council can move forward with the vacation process of the alley between E. South 9th Street and E. South 10th Street. After the hearing of the vacation, the Council can choose if they want to go forward with the vacation. Discussion on the agreement will be postpone for two weeks to allow Albers to distribute the agreement to all the property owners and to allow the Council time to review their copy.
GARBAGE CONTRACT: Mayor Walker explained that since Walco hasn’t responded to the letter Attorney Albers sent on proceeding with a one year renewal, the City is operating without a contract. Walker stated it was his understanding that the County and Walco have come to an agreement and should be signing a contract soon. He felt the City should move forward with a signed contract too. Councilman Lester asked that in the most recent garbage contract, if the contract isn’t updated, is it assumed that the City and Walco are operating under the old agreement with a one year extension? Albers responded that is probably the case, but no one has contacted anyone to know for sure. Councilman Lester felt the City needed to begin negotiating for next year instead of worrying about the last half of this year. Councilman Lorentz thought there was an automatic renewal clause that if the contract wasn’t renegotiated then it would automatically renew and a new contract wouldn’t be needed. Attorney Albers was asked to contact Walco to see if they are operating under the assumption that they are in the one year renewal and report back at the next meeting.
TERRY VANDERWALL MEMORIAL: Mayor Walker explained that it sounded like the City may receive a large anonymous donation for a memorial for Terry. Based upon workshops and other discussions, Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Lorentz to donate $2,000.00 in cash, if needed and installation at Heritage Square for a memorial for Terry Vanderwall. Councilman Lester pointed out that the amount the City is willing to donate is also based upon the fact that the memorial would be an asset to Grangeville and not just a memorial. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
There is a proposed anonymous donation toward a memorial clock at Heritage Square. More than likely, between the donation and the City, the clock would be more than the amount of funds available. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to have the City put something in the Free Press asking for donations toward the project for the memorial for Terry Vanderwall. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ARBOR DAY GRANT AND PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker read the Arbor Day Proclamation. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to authorize Mayor Walker to sign the Arbor Day Grant for up to $300.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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