Council Minutes
City of Grangeville, IdahoMonday, May 05, 2008
May 5, 2008 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on May 5, 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 April 21st regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Jeanette Wren, Region II Children’s Mental Health Council, was present to let the Council know that May is Mental Health awareness month. The Mental Health Council plans to have a walk on May 12th at 5:30 p.m. At this time they plan to have kids and parents meet in the park to register before walking to the courthouse and then back to the park. The walk will take place on the sidewalk and they hope to have food vendors. They were informed that they would need insurance for the event. There was some discussion on the location of the event and whether it would be at Pioneer Park or Heritage Square. Jeanette was informed that insurance would be needed at either location. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to allow Health and Welfare to use Heritage Square from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 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 116 calls for service. There were 79 cases written, 14 misdemeanor arrests, 2 felony arrests, 42 citations, 27 written warnings issued, 7 dogs and 4 cats handled. The Police and Animal Control Report for April 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Chief Sedam also reported that his fuel and auto maintenance budget is taken a hit this fiscal year. He would like guidance on whether he should cut back on patrols to conserve on fuel expenses. Mayor Walker recommended that Chief Sedam come up with a solution and get back to the Council.
Councilman Lorentz reported that Snowhaven will be able to make the loan payment this year. The awning on the lodge recently fell to the ground. They currently have a person who has offered to repair the roof as a donation. On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Snowhaven Minutes of May 1, 2008. (City Clerk Note: Because a quorum was not present at the Snowhaven meeting, decisions made were not valid. These items will be discussed and acted upon at the June Snowhaven meeting).
AREA OF IMPACT: Attorney Wright was present to answer any questions the Council may have had on the revised draft of the area of impact ordinance that will be forwarded on to the County for review. Attorney Wright wanted to clarify if the City’s position has changed on building codes or if they want to continue to try to negotiate with the County. The Council felt they were not ready to give up on the building code requirements. Wright added in language on how the City would serve as an advisory board to the County on variance issues. The ordinance would be written to be in effect for one year to allow for negotiations. A penalty and enforcement area will be added that make it a misdemeanor penalty not to comply. The draft will go to Attorney Kirk MacGregor and the commissioners for review.
BURNING IN THE CITY LIMITS: The opening burning ordinance was read.
ORDINANCE NO. 839
(Ordinance No. 839 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 7-1-17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, RELATING TO WHEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OR PROHIBITED; REPEALING THE CURRENT ORDINANCE AS ADOPTED AND SUBSTITUTING NEW LANGUAGE THEREFORE; PROVIDING FOR NO OPEN BURNING BETWEEN MAY 10TH AND NOVEMBER 10TH OF EACH YEAR WITHOUT A PERMIT ISSUED BY EITHER THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE OPEN BURNING PROHIBITION; PROVIDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester that the first reading be approved, that the rules be suspended, the second and third readings be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Aiken, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 839 duly approved and adopted.
FLAG POLE: Chad Miller was present to report that the flag poles have been ordered and will arrive in two weeks. The total cost to repair the old flags plus order the two new poles was approximately $7,691.35 and they have raised $7,099.34. The Building and Property Committee and Public Works Director Gortsema will meet to determine where the flag poles will be located.
DONATION REQUEST: Ida-Lew submitted a request to the Council for $3,000.00. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to approve the budgeted $2,000.00 to be sent to Ida-Lew. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SILVER STAR PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker read the Silver Star Day Proclamation. On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Silver Star Day Proclamation for May 1st. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
IDAHO DANCE PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker read the Idaho Dance Day Proclamation. On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lorentz to accept the Idaho Dance Proclamation for May 10, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to set spring clean up for the week of May 19th – May 23rd. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 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 April 21st regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Jeanette Wren, Region II Children’s Mental Health Council, was present to let the Council know that May is Mental Health awareness month. The Mental Health Council plans to have a walk on May 12th at 5:30 p.m. At this time they plan to have kids and parents meet in the park to register before walking to the courthouse and then back to the park. The walk will take place on the sidewalk and they hope to have food vendors. They were informed that they would need insurance for the event. There was some discussion on the location of the event and whether it would be at Pioneer Park or Heritage Square. Jeanette was informed that insurance would be needed at either location. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to allow Health and Welfare to use Heritage Square from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 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 116 calls for service. There were 79 cases written, 14 misdemeanor arrests, 2 felony arrests, 42 citations, 27 written warnings issued, 7 dogs and 4 cats handled. The Police and Animal Control Report for April 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Chief Sedam also reported that his fuel and auto maintenance budget is taken a hit this fiscal year. He would like guidance on whether he should cut back on patrols to conserve on fuel expenses. Mayor Walker recommended that Chief Sedam come up with a solution and get back to the Council.
Councilman Lorentz reported that Snowhaven will be able to make the loan payment this year. The awning on the lodge recently fell to the ground. They currently have a person who has offered to repair the roof as a donation. On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Snowhaven Minutes of May 1, 2008. (City Clerk Note: Because a quorum was not present at the Snowhaven meeting, decisions made were not valid. These items will be discussed and acted upon at the June Snowhaven meeting).
AREA OF IMPACT: Attorney Wright was present to answer any questions the Council may have had on the revised draft of the area of impact ordinance that will be forwarded on to the County for review. Attorney Wright wanted to clarify if the City’s position has changed on building codes or if they want to continue to try to negotiate with the County. The Council felt they were not ready to give up on the building code requirements. Wright added in language on how the City would serve as an advisory board to the County on variance issues. The ordinance would be written to be in effect for one year to allow for negotiations. A penalty and enforcement area will be added that make it a misdemeanor penalty not to comply. The draft will go to Attorney Kirk MacGregor and the commissioners for review.
BURNING IN THE CITY LIMITS: The opening burning ordinance was read.
ORDINANCE NO. 839
(Ordinance No. 839 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 7-1-17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, RELATING TO WHEN BURNING IS ALLOWED OR PROHIBITED; REPEALING THE CURRENT ORDINANCE AS ADOPTED AND SUBSTITUTING NEW LANGUAGE THEREFORE; PROVIDING FOR NO OPEN BURNING BETWEEN MAY 10TH AND NOVEMBER 10TH OF EACH YEAR WITHOUT A PERMIT ISSUED BY EITHER THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE OPEN BURNING PROHIBITION; PROVIDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester that the first reading be approved, that the rules be suspended, the second and third readings be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Aiken, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 839 duly approved and adopted.
FLAG POLE: Chad Miller was present to report that the flag poles have been ordered and will arrive in two weeks. The total cost to repair the old flags plus order the two new poles was approximately $7,691.35 and they have raised $7,099.34. The Building and Property Committee and Public Works Director Gortsema will meet to determine where the flag poles will be located.
DONATION REQUEST: Ida-Lew submitted a request to the Council for $3,000.00. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to approve the budgeted $2,000.00 to be sent to Ida-Lew. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SILVER STAR PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker read the Silver Star Day Proclamation. On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Silver Star Day Proclamation for May 1st. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
IDAHO DANCE PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker read the Idaho Dance Day Proclamation. On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lorentz to accept the Idaho Dance Proclamation for May 10, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to set spring clean up for the week of May 19th – May 23rd. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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