Council Minutes
City of Grangeville, IdahoMonday, June 02, 2008
June 2, 2008 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on June 2, 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 May 21st regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Larry Jurkovich, 423 W North 6th, was present to request an indefinite sidewalk waiver. There are power poles in the way of the sidewalk and the street is already narrow. There was some discussion on where the right of way lines are on 6th. Because Councilwoman Aiken had her property surveyed, Public Works Director Gortsema was then able to estimate that the sidewalks if installed could possibly be partially in the street. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Houger to grant Larry Jurkovich an indefinite sidewalk waiver at 423 W North 6th Street because of lack of space. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Pat and Marietta Holman, Walco, were present to provide the City with a request for a 10% increase in garbage rates based mostly upon fuel costs. They did run two different rate sheets with both 10% and 15% increases and chose the lesser in hopes that fuel rates stabilize. If not, they may need to come in under the emergency provision.
Hank Cook, on South Idaho, was present to voice his concerns and disgruntledness with the temporary driveway that was provided during Pebble Creek Construction. His driveway was torn out and the temporary driveway installed two days before the developer quit working on the subdivision last fall. The road is pretty bad; it has been muddy, has sink holes and uneven terrain. He would like to see the developer finish the driveway at the standard it was prior to starting on the subdivision.
Attorney Albers explained that since the public right of way was dedicated to the City, the City can make them work on that. On private land at the driveway the City is at a loss. The City will try to make contact with Don Blewett to see if the problem can be resolved. Attorney Albers was asked to write a letter dealing with the City’s right of way.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 110 calls for service. There were 71 cases written, 21 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrests, 48 citations, 21 written warnings issued, 2 dogs and 1 cat handled. The Police and Animal Control Report for May 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Chief Sedam stated one officer will be out about twenty more days and one should be back on the 23rd of June. Zac Nichols, a county deputy, will start his first shift Wednesday night. The animal control position is still being advertised.
WATER, SEWER & SANITATION COMMITTEE REPORT: The committee met with Walco last Tuesday to talk about the yard waste program. Their request is to phase out the use of bags and extra cans for yard waste this summer and use the 95 gallon carts for $20 for the season. They would start the revised program in July, making yard waste containers mandatory in July and August. The yard waste program is a pilot program for Walco and not regulated by the City. Pat Homan explained that Walco wanted to work with the City so the citizens wouldn’t be completely upset with the change. It was also noted, by the time plastic bags are used, renting of the cart is cost effective. July yard waste tonnage also drops off. Walco can do advertisements and allow those that need yard waste carts to get them. Right now Walco drives every street in Grangeville on Monday to look for yard waste. With the carts, they can create a route for yard waste pickup so they are more efficient. The price would be prorated out if you don’t start right away in May. The end of August would be the end of the yard waste program for this year.
INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: The committee met with Todd for an explanation on the ICRMP renewal. It was explained that there was a 3% increase across the board, and a 3-12% increase across users. Five years ago our rate was more than the renewal rate. ICRMP will provide a loss analysis and they can provide training on areas that need to be addressed. The committee recommendation is to accept the 3% rate increase.
SIDEWALKS AT HERITAGE SQUARE: Last year Public Works Director Gortsema had a budget estimate for Main and State Streets for a little under $15,000.00. Wayne Harris resubmitted a price for the old concrete bordering Main Street for $6,900.00 (was $6,700.00). To tear out the old concrete, include a brick strip to the curb and stamp and dye with a brick pattern would be an additional $3,600.00. Wayne Harris suggested another idea of leaving the strip between the curb and up to the brick strip trough. Take out the bricks, fill the trough with concrete and stencil the brick strip. It would be a darker color and show the grout lines for $2,400.00, which included the stencil and pouring the concrete. Councilman Lester asked if it would hold up and if it was worth the money to make it look better. There was also concern about the maintenance and traffic on the area.
Hank Cook asked what would happen to the named bricks that people bought. Councilman Lester explained that the City has discussed different options such as locating them in a stage at Heritage Square or at City Hall. This will be revisited at the next meeting; however Gortsema will get the City on Harris’s list.
BURNING IN THE CITY LIMITS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept the City of Grangeville Burn Permit Pamphlet as developed. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CLOSE SOUTH STREET. The Lions Club plans to open their burger den on Friday night and Saturday but would like to set up Thursday night. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to close South State between Main and South Street for June 6th and June 7th and have Chief Sedam contact Rodney Barger to see if they need no parking signs for Thursday night. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
LIBRARY SUMMER READING POOL PASSES: Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Lorentz to authorize the library to hand out individual daily pool passes for those that complete the summer reading program. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SEWER PROJECT BIDS: Western Construction is the low bid; however, J-U-B is waiting for evidence that Mike McHargue is an authorized signer for them. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to accept Western Construction & Excavation’s bid for the 2008 Sewer Project pending documentation that Mike McHargue is their authorized agent and that J-U-B signs off on it for bid of $219,157.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SIDEWALK WAIVER RENEWAL: On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to renew the sidewalk waiver for Carroll Adkison in the 1100 block of North State Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ANNEXATION REQUEST: Grangeville Investments is asking for annexation of the property to the west of the current forest service offices and south of the airport for additional parking for the forest service. They would like to create a subdivision with phase I, lot 1 being the existing forest service building and lot 2 the parking lot. They are looking at moving the fence to the south to create more warehouse parking.
If the road comes through the subdivision, then it would need to be built to City standards which requires paved street. Industrial requirements are higher than residential. Councilman Lester asked if the area south to the truck route was annexed, would it be taxed as agricultural property? The County could provide that information. Councilwoman DeHaas would like to see the line straight north and south if annexed. It was suggested that someone check with the County to make sure it would be taxed as agricultural property and then have someone call Grangeville Investments to ask if they would annex more property.
On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to accept the application to annex 4.066 acre and instruct the City Attorney to write up the ordinance. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to surplus the 1992 Chevy Caprice from the Police/Animal Control Department. 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 (f) pending litigation. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Aiken, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to go out of Executive Session. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Aiken, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
No action taken.
ITEMS TO NOTE: The flag poles will be set on Friday and the special dedication will occur on June 14th at 11 a.m.
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 May 21st regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Larry Jurkovich, 423 W North 6th, was present to request an indefinite sidewalk waiver. There are power poles in the way of the sidewalk and the street is already narrow. There was some discussion on where the right of way lines are on 6th. Because Councilwoman Aiken had her property surveyed, Public Works Director Gortsema was then able to estimate that the sidewalks if installed could possibly be partially in the street. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Houger to grant Larry Jurkovich an indefinite sidewalk waiver at 423 W North 6th Street because of lack of space. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Pat and Marietta Holman, Walco, were present to provide the City with a request for a 10% increase in garbage rates based mostly upon fuel costs. They did run two different rate sheets with both 10% and 15% increases and chose the lesser in hopes that fuel rates stabilize. If not, they may need to come in under the emergency provision.
Hank Cook, on South Idaho, was present to voice his concerns and disgruntledness with the temporary driveway that was provided during Pebble Creek Construction. His driveway was torn out and the temporary driveway installed two days before the developer quit working on the subdivision last fall. The road is pretty bad; it has been muddy, has sink holes and uneven terrain. He would like to see the developer finish the driveway at the standard it was prior to starting on the subdivision.
Attorney Albers explained that since the public right of way was dedicated to the City, the City can make them work on that. On private land at the driveway the City is at a loss. The City will try to make contact with Don Blewett to see if the problem can be resolved. Attorney Albers was asked to write a letter dealing with the City’s right of way.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 110 calls for service. There were 71 cases written, 21 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrests, 48 citations, 21 written warnings issued, 2 dogs and 1 cat handled. The Police and Animal Control Report for May 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Chief Sedam stated one officer will be out about twenty more days and one should be back on the 23rd of June. Zac Nichols, a county deputy, will start his first shift Wednesday night. The animal control position is still being advertised.
WATER, SEWER & SANITATION COMMITTEE REPORT: The committee met with Walco last Tuesday to talk about the yard waste program. Their request is to phase out the use of bags and extra cans for yard waste this summer and use the 95 gallon carts for $20 for the season. They would start the revised program in July, making yard waste containers mandatory in July and August. The yard waste program is a pilot program for Walco and not regulated by the City. Pat Homan explained that Walco wanted to work with the City so the citizens wouldn’t be completely upset with the change. It was also noted, by the time plastic bags are used, renting of the cart is cost effective. July yard waste tonnage also drops off. Walco can do advertisements and allow those that need yard waste carts to get them. Right now Walco drives every street in Grangeville on Monday to look for yard waste. With the carts, they can create a route for yard waste pickup so they are more efficient. The price would be prorated out if you don’t start right away in May. The end of August would be the end of the yard waste program for this year.
INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: The committee met with Todd for an explanation on the ICRMP renewal. It was explained that there was a 3% increase across the board, and a 3-12% increase across users. Five years ago our rate was more than the renewal rate. ICRMP will provide a loss analysis and they can provide training on areas that need to be addressed. The committee recommendation is to accept the 3% rate increase.
SIDEWALKS AT HERITAGE SQUARE: Last year Public Works Director Gortsema had a budget estimate for Main and State Streets for a little under $15,000.00. Wayne Harris resubmitted a price for the old concrete bordering Main Street for $6,900.00 (was $6,700.00). To tear out the old concrete, include a brick strip to the curb and stamp and dye with a brick pattern would be an additional $3,600.00. Wayne Harris suggested another idea of leaving the strip between the curb and up to the brick strip trough. Take out the bricks, fill the trough with concrete and stencil the brick strip. It would be a darker color and show the grout lines for $2,400.00, which included the stencil and pouring the concrete. Councilman Lester asked if it would hold up and if it was worth the money to make it look better. There was also concern about the maintenance and traffic on the area.
Hank Cook asked what would happen to the named bricks that people bought. Councilman Lester explained that the City has discussed different options such as locating them in a stage at Heritage Square or at City Hall. This will be revisited at the next meeting; however Gortsema will get the City on Harris’s list.
BURNING IN THE CITY LIMITS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept the City of Grangeville Burn Permit Pamphlet as developed. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CLOSE SOUTH STREET. The Lions Club plans to open their burger den on Friday night and Saturday but would like to set up Thursday night. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to close South State between Main and South Street for June 6th and June 7th and have Chief Sedam contact Rodney Barger to see if they need no parking signs for Thursday night. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
LIBRARY SUMMER READING POOL PASSES: Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Lorentz to authorize the library to hand out individual daily pool passes for those that complete the summer reading program. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SEWER PROJECT BIDS: Western Construction is the low bid; however, J-U-B is waiting for evidence that Mike McHargue is an authorized signer for them. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to accept Western Construction & Excavation’s bid for the 2008 Sewer Project pending documentation that Mike McHargue is their authorized agent and that J-U-B signs off on it for bid of $219,157.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SIDEWALK WAIVER RENEWAL: On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to renew the sidewalk waiver for Carroll Adkison in the 1100 block of North State Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ANNEXATION REQUEST: Grangeville Investments is asking for annexation of the property to the west of the current forest service offices and south of the airport for additional parking for the forest service. They would like to create a subdivision with phase I, lot 1 being the existing forest service building and lot 2 the parking lot. They are looking at moving the fence to the south to create more warehouse parking.
If the road comes through the subdivision, then it would need to be built to City standards which requires paved street. Industrial requirements are higher than residential. Councilman Lester asked if the area south to the truck route was annexed, would it be taxed as agricultural property? The County could provide that information. Councilwoman DeHaas would like to see the line straight north and south if annexed. It was suggested that someone check with the County to make sure it would be taxed as agricultural property and then have someone call Grangeville Investments to ask if they would annex more property.
On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to accept the application to annex 4.066 acre and instruct the City Attorney to write up the ordinance. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to surplus the 1992 Chevy Caprice from the Police/Animal Control Department. 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 (f) pending litigation. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Aiken, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to go out of Executive Session. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Aiken, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
No action taken.
ITEMS TO NOTE: The flag poles will be set on Friday and the special dedication will occur on June 14th at 11 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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