Council Minutes
City of Grangeville, IdahoMonday, April 21, 2008
April 21, 2008 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on April 21, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Brian Lorentz
Michael Peterson
Wes Lester
Georgia DeHaas
Linda Aiken
City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Chief Sedam, Attorney Albers and Clerk Kennedy.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the April 7th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Walker presented Wes Walters with a certificate naming him American Legion’s outstanding public service award for Idaho County.
VISITORS: Doug Giddings introduced himself to the Council stating he was running for Idaho County Sheriff.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Snowhaven Minutes of April 3, 2008 were accepted on motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to accept the Library Board Minutes of March 27, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
FLAG POLE DISCUSSION: Councilmen Lester and Peterson had researched some options and ended up finding a flag pole company that had a 35’ pole for $1,995.00 and a 25’ pole for $1,834.00 without shipping costs. John Crotinger was present on behalf of the veterans and they are already involved because the veterans of foreign wars have been maintaining the flags on Main Street. It appears they will have additional funds and they would like to be involved in purchasing the flag poles at Heritage Square. They can get a 40’ pole for $2,290.00 and a 35’ pole for $1,780.00 plus shipping. Mr. Crotinger has talked to Chad Jungert and Chad’s donation states that the pole must be at least 40’ in height. With the donations they hope to receive, they have a proposal for the City. Post 3520 will raise the funds, raise the poles (hopefully two poles; one 40’ and one 35’), raise the flags and donate them to the City if the City donates $2,000.00. Councilman Lester stated that Public Works Director Gortsema or the building committee would need to be involved in the location decision, so everyone is aware of where there is power, electrical or other concerns. Mr. Crotinger stated that the 40’ pole would fly the U.S. flag and the POW/MIA flag. Mayor Walker stated that the Council will need to determine if there are funds available to make the donation. It will be discussed at the next meeting.
OPEN BURNING: Fire Chief Tackett was present to go over the opening burning ordinance with the Council. Tackett was ok with the ordinance with a couple wording changes. The Chief will review the IDAPA code and pick out only what pertains to the City and those will be included in the ordinance. Open burning will be discussed at the next meeting.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $356,016.19 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS AT HERITAGE SQUARE: Public Works Director Gortsema stated that it is in the current budget to replace the Main Street and State Street sidewalks at Heritage Square. Due to rising costs, he isn’t sure there is enough money in the budget to cover both; however he asked the Council what they want to do with the bricks in the sidewalk along Main Street. Gortsema recommends removing the bricks, placing them elsewhere and then replacing the sidewalk to the curb. The State Street sidewalk is a monolithic pour (sidewalk and curb/gutter together). There was discussion on different options for removal of the bricks. Councilmen Lorentz and Lester both felt the bricks needed to be removed. It was suggested brick stamping the trench area after the bricks were removed. Gortsema will get bids on the project before returning to the Council.
POOL LONG TERM PLAN: Mayor Walker asked that the recreation committee with the addition of Councilwoman DeHaas investigate and look into the petition to cover the pool and to create a two and five year plan. They may need to work with Public Works Director Gortsema. The committee will go back five years to determine the costs to maintain and run pool. They will report back in June.
BEER AND WINE LICENSE: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to approve the package beer and wine license for Cenex Petroleum Inc d/b/a Zip Trip #21, pending state approval. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
LETTER TO DEQ ABOUT WWTP ISSUES: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the mayor to sign the letter drafted by J-U-B concerning WWTP issues, specifically temperature. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Public Works Director Gortsema explained that the traffic relocation study for the Grangeville Truck Route has made the cut and is scheduled to be funded in FY 2010 but there is a chance that it could move up to be funded in FY09 instead. The City signed an agreement with the County and the Highway District to participate equally in match which is about $5,000.00 to $6,000.00 each. Gortsema will budget the amount in the upcoming budgets.
Chief Sedam reported that there is an update to State law that could affect the City’s UTV ordinance. Attorney Albers and Chief Sedam will review and report back to the Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Brian Lorentz
Michael Peterson
Wes Lester
Georgia DeHaas
Linda Aiken
City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Chief Sedam, Attorney Albers and Clerk Kennedy.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the April 7th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Walker presented Wes Walters with a certificate naming him American Legion’s outstanding public service award for Idaho County.
VISITORS: Doug Giddings introduced himself to the Council stating he was running for Idaho County Sheriff.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Snowhaven Minutes of April 3, 2008 were accepted on motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to accept the Library Board Minutes of March 27, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
FLAG POLE DISCUSSION: Councilmen Lester and Peterson had researched some options and ended up finding a flag pole company that had a 35’ pole for $1,995.00 and a 25’ pole for $1,834.00 without shipping costs. John Crotinger was present on behalf of the veterans and they are already involved because the veterans of foreign wars have been maintaining the flags on Main Street. It appears they will have additional funds and they would like to be involved in purchasing the flag poles at Heritage Square. They can get a 40’ pole for $2,290.00 and a 35’ pole for $1,780.00 plus shipping. Mr. Crotinger has talked to Chad Jungert and Chad’s donation states that the pole must be at least 40’ in height. With the donations they hope to receive, they have a proposal for the City. Post 3520 will raise the funds, raise the poles (hopefully two poles; one 40’ and one 35’), raise the flags and donate them to the City if the City donates $2,000.00. Councilman Lester stated that Public Works Director Gortsema or the building committee would need to be involved in the location decision, so everyone is aware of where there is power, electrical or other concerns. Mr. Crotinger stated that the 40’ pole would fly the U.S. flag and the POW/MIA flag. Mayor Walker stated that the Council will need to determine if there are funds available to make the donation. It will be discussed at the next meeting.
OPEN BURNING: Fire Chief Tackett was present to go over the opening burning ordinance with the Council. Tackett was ok with the ordinance with a couple wording changes. The Chief will review the IDAPA code and pick out only what pertains to the City and those will be included in the ordinance. Open burning will be discussed at the next meeting.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $356,016.19 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS AT HERITAGE SQUARE: Public Works Director Gortsema stated that it is in the current budget to replace the Main Street and State Street sidewalks at Heritage Square. Due to rising costs, he isn’t sure there is enough money in the budget to cover both; however he asked the Council what they want to do with the bricks in the sidewalk along Main Street. Gortsema recommends removing the bricks, placing them elsewhere and then replacing the sidewalk to the curb. The State Street sidewalk is a monolithic pour (sidewalk and curb/gutter together). There was discussion on different options for removal of the bricks. Councilmen Lorentz and Lester both felt the bricks needed to be removed. It was suggested brick stamping the trench area after the bricks were removed. Gortsema will get bids on the project before returning to the Council.
POOL LONG TERM PLAN: Mayor Walker asked that the recreation committee with the addition of Councilwoman DeHaas investigate and look into the petition to cover the pool and to create a two and five year plan. They may need to work with Public Works Director Gortsema. The committee will go back five years to determine the costs to maintain and run pool. They will report back in June.
BEER AND WINE LICENSE: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to approve the package beer and wine license for Cenex Petroleum Inc d/b/a Zip Trip #21, pending state approval. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
LETTER TO DEQ ABOUT WWTP ISSUES: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the mayor to sign the letter drafted by J-U-B concerning WWTP issues, specifically temperature. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Public Works Director Gortsema explained that the traffic relocation study for the Grangeville Truck Route has made the cut and is scheduled to be funded in FY 2010 but there is a chance that it could move up to be funded in FY09 instead. The City signed an agreement with the County and the Highway District to participate equally in match which is about $5,000.00 to $6,000.00 each. Gortsema will budget the amount in the upcoming budgets.
Chief Sedam reported that there is an update to State law that could affect the City’s UTV ordinance. Attorney Albers and Chief Sedam will review and report back to the Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Monday, April 07, 2008
April 7, 2008 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on April 7, 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
Georgia DeHaas
Linda Aiken
City employees present were Chief Sedam, Public Works Director Gortsema, Clerk Kennedy and Attorney Albers.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the March 17th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Walker congratulated Scott Wasem, Snowhaven Hill Manager, on an excellent ski season; the best season the City could ever imagine. Mayor Walker told Scott that he knew Scott was a paid employee but also knew that Scott went over and above on the job.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT: Mayor Walker was pleased to make a recommendation of Linda Aiken, manager at Wells Fargo, for the open council position. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to accept the Mayor’s appointment of Linda Aiken to the council, to serve until 2010. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COUNCIL OATH: At this time Linda Aiken was sworn into office by Clerk Kennedy and the official oath was duly executed and filed. Councilwoman Aiken was then presented with a Certificate of Appointment.
VISITORS: Darcie Bentley was present to explain that she has four mothers and their kids that would like to revitalize the skate park committee and start fundraising again for maintenance on the skate park. Their first request is that they would like to see the Council spend some money to buy security cameras. The committee would also like to know what the Council would like to see and how they feel about the cameras. Mayor Walker stated that the original committee formed to purchase equipment and they determined that they would self police. Councilman Lester also stated that they were going to keep the park clean. The main requirement of the City (based upon the insurance recommendation) was that users needed to wear a helmet. Darcie felt that the kids needed to have an incentive to wear helmets when at the park and using the equipment. Right now as long as they skate anywhere except the skate park, they are not required to wear helmets. She felt that requiring helmets everywhere in town would be an incentive to have them also wear helmets at the skate park. It was recommended that she talk to Chief Sedam.
Gary McEwen was present to let the Council know about the 3rd Annual Camas Prairie Triathlon on August 8th and 9th and to ask that the pool fee be waived and the lifeguards donated for the competition. The youth would participate on the evening of the 8th around 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. and the adult competition would be on the 9th at 8:00 or 9:00 am. Last year about $400 was raised and donated to the Grangeville High School Volleyball. The money this year will go back to youth in the area. They plan to use the same route and they have their own traffic control. Chief Sedam reported that he had no problems in the past. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to donate the pool and the lifeguards needed for the event. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Cathy Wassmuth of the Horizon Recreation Committee is trying to get a central area where all the registrations could occur. Those forms and funds would be centralized so the coaches don’t have to do the administrative side. This would be in recreation activities in the area such as volleyball, baseball, or activities. They hope to have online forms that can be printed and down the road (years) would like to have an athletic or recreational director. They have been awarded a student intern from U of I that would cost a maximum of $4,000.00. The Horizon Committee asked if the City could pay half of that. Councilman Lester stated that the City didn’t have anything in the budget for this year and the recreation budget is already tight. The city didn’t feel that it could help fund the position.
Bettie O’Brien was present to represent Jeff Polack at 915 North Junction. Jeff would like to install a 4’ chain link fence on his corner property located at Junction and Hill Streets, as close on Junction as possible to the property line. On Hill Street the fence would be about 3’ into the right of way, which is still about 15’ from the edge of the pavement. Public Works Director Gortsema didn’t think that there is a site restriction. Chief Sedam stated chain link fences on other sites don’t cause a site restriction. On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lorentz to Jeff Polack to put up 4’ chain link fence as talked about in conjunction with the agreement drafted by Attorney Albers. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Gloria Whitaker submitted a bid of $2,800.00 for the 1997 S10 pickup. Gortsema had advertised it for a minimum bid of $4000.00. Ms. Whitaker was advised that a staff member would contact her in relation to the City’s decision on the bid.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 107 calls for service. There were 99 cases written, 28 misdemeanor arrests, 3 felony arrests, 47 citations, 14 written warnings issued, 17 dogs and 1 cat impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for March 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
GARBAGE CONTRACT: Mayor Walker explained that he wanted the Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee to meet with Walco to negotiate a contract. Councilman Lester is the chairman of the committee. Clerk Kennedy can provide copies of the original agreement to the committee.
BUDGET HEARING: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to set September 2, 2008 for a budget hearing at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BURNING IN THE CITY LIMITS: Fire Chief Tackett would like to see burning regulated, as people aren’t very smart with what they are burning. He doesn’t want dates since sometimes it’s dry and sometimes it’s wet and you never know for sure when it’s appropriate. It was asked whether fire pits or campfires would be allowed. Tackett was ok with propane, but not others as you never know what people will burn. Councilwoman DeHaas voiced her concerns over not being able to use a fireplace outside with lid during the summer. Councilman Lorentz questioned not allowing people to use the little fireplaces sold in stores when the forest service says they can have campfires by all the pine trees. Tackett stated he didn’t want anything that emits smoke or sparks. Tackett also stated that he gets about 4-5 calls during the year for open burning and 1-2 times for fire pits. Chief Sedam voiced concerns over the amount of tickets that would be issued based upon the way it’s currently written. Assistant Chief Mager didn’t have a problem with campfires and fire pits; however he didn’t want to see dates listed for open burning. Attorney Albers will review and have a revision for the next meeting.
ACCOUNTS THAT DON’T FIX WATER LEAKS: Clerk Kennedy asked the Council if they wanted to make people fix water leaks when they don’t automatically take care of it on their own. It usually only happens one or two times a year. After discussion is was determined that the majority would like to leave it as is and if it develops into a greater problem Kennedy will bring it back to the Council.
SIGN GRANT: The City received the funds for the sign grant and Gortsema is putting together a bid that will combine orders from the City and Union and Grangeville Highway Districts to have a competitive bid. They plan to change school zone signs to green reflective and change out some stop and yield signs. There has been talk about raising the school speed limit signs. If that might happen, now is the time. Chief Sedam felt it should stay at 15 mph. No change was made and Gortsema will order the signs as is.
CALL FOR BIDS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the public works director to call for bids for the WWTP screening equipment. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
FLAG POLE: A flag pole was budgeted for Heritage Square and the Council felt the purchase should move forward. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to purchase a flag pole for Heritage square. He would like to have internal cables, that the height would be 35’ in case the Idaho flag would like to be flown at the same time and it needs to be lit from the ground. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Councilman Lester will take charge.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Mayor Walker’s recommendation for the Council Committees for 2008 (incorporated herein). Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PICKUP: On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the public works director to dispose of the surplus public works 1997 S 10 pickup in a judicious manner. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (b) personnel and (f) litigation. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Aiken, DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to go out of Executive Session. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Aiken, DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
No action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Brian Lorentz
Wes Lester
Michael Peterson
Georgia DeHaas
Linda Aiken
City employees present were Chief Sedam, Public Works Director Gortsema, Clerk Kennedy and Attorney Albers.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the March 17th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Walker congratulated Scott Wasem, Snowhaven Hill Manager, on an excellent ski season; the best season the City could ever imagine. Mayor Walker told Scott that he knew Scott was a paid employee but also knew that Scott went over and above on the job.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT: Mayor Walker was pleased to make a recommendation of Linda Aiken, manager at Wells Fargo, for the open council position. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to accept the Mayor’s appointment of Linda Aiken to the council, to serve until 2010. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COUNCIL OATH: At this time Linda Aiken was sworn into office by Clerk Kennedy and the official oath was duly executed and filed. Councilwoman Aiken was then presented with a Certificate of Appointment.
VISITORS: Darcie Bentley was present to explain that she has four mothers and their kids that would like to revitalize the skate park committee and start fundraising again for maintenance on the skate park. Their first request is that they would like to see the Council spend some money to buy security cameras. The committee would also like to know what the Council would like to see and how they feel about the cameras. Mayor Walker stated that the original committee formed to purchase equipment and they determined that they would self police. Councilman Lester also stated that they were going to keep the park clean. The main requirement of the City (based upon the insurance recommendation) was that users needed to wear a helmet. Darcie felt that the kids needed to have an incentive to wear helmets when at the park and using the equipment. Right now as long as they skate anywhere except the skate park, they are not required to wear helmets. She felt that requiring helmets everywhere in town would be an incentive to have them also wear helmets at the skate park. It was recommended that she talk to Chief Sedam.
Gary McEwen was present to let the Council know about the 3rd Annual Camas Prairie Triathlon on August 8th and 9th and to ask that the pool fee be waived and the lifeguards donated for the competition. The youth would participate on the evening of the 8th around 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. and the adult competition would be on the 9th at 8:00 or 9:00 am. Last year about $400 was raised and donated to the Grangeville High School Volleyball. The money this year will go back to youth in the area. They plan to use the same route and they have their own traffic control. Chief Sedam reported that he had no problems in the past. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to donate the pool and the lifeguards needed for the event. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Cathy Wassmuth of the Horizon Recreation Committee is trying to get a central area where all the registrations could occur. Those forms and funds would be centralized so the coaches don’t have to do the administrative side. This would be in recreation activities in the area such as volleyball, baseball, or activities. They hope to have online forms that can be printed and down the road (years) would like to have an athletic or recreational director. They have been awarded a student intern from U of I that would cost a maximum of $4,000.00. The Horizon Committee asked if the City could pay half of that. Councilman Lester stated that the City didn’t have anything in the budget for this year and the recreation budget is already tight. The city didn’t feel that it could help fund the position.
Bettie O’Brien was present to represent Jeff Polack at 915 North Junction. Jeff would like to install a 4’ chain link fence on his corner property located at Junction and Hill Streets, as close on Junction as possible to the property line. On Hill Street the fence would be about 3’ into the right of way, which is still about 15’ from the edge of the pavement. Public Works Director Gortsema didn’t think that there is a site restriction. Chief Sedam stated chain link fences on other sites don’t cause a site restriction. On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lorentz to Jeff Polack to put up 4’ chain link fence as talked about in conjunction with the agreement drafted by Attorney Albers. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Gloria Whitaker submitted a bid of $2,800.00 for the 1997 S10 pickup. Gortsema had advertised it for a minimum bid of $4000.00. Ms. Whitaker was advised that a staff member would contact her in relation to the City’s decision on the bid.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 107 calls for service. There were 99 cases written, 28 misdemeanor arrests, 3 felony arrests, 47 citations, 14 written warnings issued, 17 dogs and 1 cat impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for March 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
GARBAGE CONTRACT: Mayor Walker explained that he wanted the Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee to meet with Walco to negotiate a contract. Councilman Lester is the chairman of the committee. Clerk Kennedy can provide copies of the original agreement to the committee.
BUDGET HEARING: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to set September 2, 2008 for a budget hearing at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BURNING IN THE CITY LIMITS: Fire Chief Tackett would like to see burning regulated, as people aren’t very smart with what they are burning. He doesn’t want dates since sometimes it’s dry and sometimes it’s wet and you never know for sure when it’s appropriate. It was asked whether fire pits or campfires would be allowed. Tackett was ok with propane, but not others as you never know what people will burn. Councilwoman DeHaas voiced her concerns over not being able to use a fireplace outside with lid during the summer. Councilman Lorentz questioned not allowing people to use the little fireplaces sold in stores when the forest service says they can have campfires by all the pine trees. Tackett stated he didn’t want anything that emits smoke or sparks. Tackett also stated that he gets about 4-5 calls during the year for open burning and 1-2 times for fire pits. Chief Sedam voiced concerns over the amount of tickets that would be issued based upon the way it’s currently written. Assistant Chief Mager didn’t have a problem with campfires and fire pits; however he didn’t want to see dates listed for open burning. Attorney Albers will review and have a revision for the next meeting.
ACCOUNTS THAT DON’T FIX WATER LEAKS: Clerk Kennedy asked the Council if they wanted to make people fix water leaks when they don’t automatically take care of it on their own. It usually only happens one or two times a year. After discussion is was determined that the majority would like to leave it as is and if it develops into a greater problem Kennedy will bring it back to the Council.
SIGN GRANT: The City received the funds for the sign grant and Gortsema is putting together a bid that will combine orders from the City and Union and Grangeville Highway Districts to have a competitive bid. They plan to change school zone signs to green reflective and change out some stop and yield signs. There has been talk about raising the school speed limit signs. If that might happen, now is the time. Chief Sedam felt it should stay at 15 mph. No change was made and Gortsema will order the signs as is.
CALL FOR BIDS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the public works director to call for bids for the WWTP screening equipment. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
FLAG POLE: A flag pole was budgeted for Heritage Square and the Council felt the purchase should move forward. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to purchase a flag pole for Heritage square. He would like to have internal cables, that the height would be 35’ in case the Idaho flag would like to be flown at the same time and it needs to be lit from the ground. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Councilman Lester will take charge.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Mayor Walker’s recommendation for the Council Committees for 2008 (incorporated herein). Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PICKUP: On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the public works director to dispose of the surplus public works 1997 S 10 pickup in a judicious manner. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (b) personnel and (f) litigation. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Aiken, DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to go out of Executive Session. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Aiken, DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
No action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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