Council Minutes
City of Grangeville, IdahoMonday, October 06, 2008
October 6, 2008 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on October 6, 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
Linda Aiken
Georgia DeHaas
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 September 15th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Mayor Walker welcomed Varsity Boy Scout members from Troupe #668 whom attended the meeting for their project.
Joanie Gray was present to request permission to temporarily place her 5th wheel camper on a cement pad belonging to Pat Webb at 103 W North 7th. Joanie is on a fixed income; her 35’ camper has full skirting. Joanie doesn’t have a car or drivers license so she wants to be in town for the winter and she hasn’t been able to find another affordable location. She would like to have city utility hook ups.
Attorney Albers stated that if the Council approves the request, the City would choose to ignore the zoning ordinance and he could draft a written agreement that has an end date. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to grant Joanie Gray temporary permission to park her 5th wheel until April 1, 2009 at 103 W North 7th Street and have Attorney Albers draw up the papers to that effect. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. The utility account would be in Pat Web’s name.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 141 calls for service. There were 101 cases written, 30 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrests, 31 citations, 28 written warnings issued, 10 dogs and 1 cat handled. The Police and Animal Control Report for September 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Officer Randi had surgery on her wrist and her next appointment is October 30th after which she’ll have physical therapy.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Planning and Zoning Minutes from September 29, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Councilwoman DeHaas made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Bruce and Diane Walker’s request for a variance at 620 South E Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Clerk Kennedy reported that Don Solberg reviewed health insurance changes during an employee meeting and the answered any questions the employees had. Kennedy also provided a Health Insurance report to the Council, of which there were no questions.
On motion by Councilman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Library Board Minutes of September 25, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
WWTP TM#9: Public Works Director Gortsema reminded the Council that J-U-B needs direction in which to proceed on phosphorus removal. Gortsema felt it was best to have a workshop to discuss the options and answer questions. A workshop will be scheduled in the near future.
Mayor Walker reported that Clerk Kennedy, Public Works Director Gortsema and himself met with three representatives from Senator Crapo’s office about WWTP issues. They are interested in trying to help us and they will get back to us after they meet with DEQ.
SUDDENLINK FRANCHISE RENEWAL: Public Works Director Gortsema would like to have a right of way permit application added to the agreement where they would notify the City when installing anything in the right of way. Clerk Kennedy mentioned using the franchise fee. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the City Clerk to fill out the extension form for three months to allow for the necessary changes. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council. The franchise will be reviewed at the next agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY: Mayor Walker explained that previous discussion indicated that he was to talk to Adam Green to see if he’d be interested in the position as City Attorney. He is interested in all the civil and prosecuting for the same bottom line cost as Attorney Albers. It would be a contract for services. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to offer Adam Green the City Attorney job starting January 5, 2009. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Clerk Kennedy explained that Albers would continue as the attorney through old business on January 5th after which Adam Green would need to be appointed.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to surplus the Fuji finepix camera for public works. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
HERCO PAYMENT: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to approve Herco’s cold mix pay request for $12,690.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
MOVE OCTOBER 20TH MEETING: Mayor Walker asked the Council to consider moving the October 20th meeting in order to accommodate the candidate forum on that same night. On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester to move the October 20th meeting until Tuesday October 21st. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
GROOMER BID: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept Wilbur Chapman’s bid of $5,025.00 for the surplussed LMC 3500C Snowhaven groomer. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PAYMENT APPROVED: Clerk Kennedy asked for permission to issue a $12,000.00 check to Brundage Mountain for the 1997 Bombardier Plus ME snow groomer. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to approve payment of $12,000.00 for the new groomer. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. The purchase was budgeted and approved by the Snowhaven board.
ITEMS TO NOTE: A Planning and Zoning member is needed in October.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Brian Lorentz
Wes Lester
Michael Peterson
Linda Aiken
Georgia DeHaas
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 September 15th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Mayor Walker welcomed Varsity Boy Scout members from Troupe #668 whom attended the meeting for their project.
Joanie Gray was present to request permission to temporarily place her 5th wheel camper on a cement pad belonging to Pat Webb at 103 W North 7th. Joanie is on a fixed income; her 35’ camper has full skirting. Joanie doesn’t have a car or drivers license so she wants to be in town for the winter and she hasn’t been able to find another affordable location. She would like to have city utility hook ups.
Attorney Albers stated that if the Council approves the request, the City would choose to ignore the zoning ordinance and he could draft a written agreement that has an end date. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to grant Joanie Gray temporary permission to park her 5th wheel until April 1, 2009 at 103 W North 7th Street and have Attorney Albers draw up the papers to that effect. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. The utility account would be in Pat Web’s name.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 141 calls for service. There were 101 cases written, 30 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrests, 31 citations, 28 written warnings issued, 10 dogs and 1 cat handled. The Police and Animal Control Report for September 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Officer Randi had surgery on her wrist and her next appointment is October 30th after which she’ll have physical therapy.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Planning and Zoning Minutes from September 29, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Councilwoman DeHaas made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Bruce and Diane Walker’s request for a variance at 620 South E Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Clerk Kennedy reported that Don Solberg reviewed health insurance changes during an employee meeting and the answered any questions the employees had. Kennedy also provided a Health Insurance report to the Council, of which there were no questions.
On motion by Councilman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Library Board Minutes of September 25, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
WWTP TM#9: Public Works Director Gortsema reminded the Council that J-U-B needs direction in which to proceed on phosphorus removal. Gortsema felt it was best to have a workshop to discuss the options and answer questions. A workshop will be scheduled in the near future.
Mayor Walker reported that Clerk Kennedy, Public Works Director Gortsema and himself met with three representatives from Senator Crapo’s office about WWTP issues. They are interested in trying to help us and they will get back to us after they meet with DEQ.
SUDDENLINK FRANCHISE RENEWAL: Public Works Director Gortsema would like to have a right of way permit application added to the agreement where they would notify the City when installing anything in the right of way. Clerk Kennedy mentioned using the franchise fee. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the City Clerk to fill out the extension form for three months to allow for the necessary changes. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council. The franchise will be reviewed at the next agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY: Mayor Walker explained that previous discussion indicated that he was to talk to Adam Green to see if he’d be interested in the position as City Attorney. He is interested in all the civil and prosecuting for the same bottom line cost as Attorney Albers. It would be a contract for services. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to offer Adam Green the City Attorney job starting January 5, 2009. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Clerk Kennedy explained that Albers would continue as the attorney through old business on January 5th after which Adam Green would need to be appointed.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to surplus the Fuji finepix camera for public works. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
HERCO PAYMENT: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to approve Herco’s cold mix pay request for $12,690.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
MOVE OCTOBER 20TH MEETING: Mayor Walker asked the Council to consider moving the October 20th meeting in order to accommodate the candidate forum on that same night. On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester to move the October 20th meeting until Tuesday October 21st. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
GROOMER BID: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept Wilbur Chapman’s bid of $5,025.00 for the surplussed LMC 3500C Snowhaven groomer. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PAYMENT APPROVED: Clerk Kennedy asked for permission to issue a $12,000.00 check to Brundage Mountain for the 1997 Bombardier Plus ME snow groomer. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to approve payment of $12,000.00 for the new groomer. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. The purchase was budgeted and approved by the Snowhaven board.
ITEMS TO NOTE: A Planning and Zoning member is needed in October.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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