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
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