Council Minutes
City of Grangeville, IdahoMonday, November 17, 2008
November 17, 2008 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on November 17, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Michael Peterson
Georgia DeHaas
Linda Aiken
Wes Lester
Councilmembers absent:
Brian Lorentz
City employees present were Chief Sedam, Water Superintendent Curtis, Attorney Albers and Clerk Kennedy.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the November 3rd regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Councilman Houger made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Snowhaven Minutes of November 6, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
AIC REPORT: Councilman Peterson attended the November 6th and 7th legislative meeting in Boise and updated the Council on new legislative proposals. Some of these proposals are increasing wine and beer tax, generating revenue for the highway distribution fund and elections changes.
CELL TOWER REPORT: Mayor Walker explained that nothing has changed as far as cell towers being allowed in the industrial zone. The Verizon and Inland Cellular towers building permits were researched by City staff and met zoning regulations at the time the building permits were issued. No variance was required. At a previous meeting, Mayor Walker had asked Attorney Albers to research cell tower information. Councilwoman DeHaas mentioned that she had received positive phone calls from different people in relation to the cell tower. Attorney Albers addressed the federal statue that says the City can not restrict cell towers based upon environmental effects of radio frequency emissions. Local governments have the authority to regulate zoning, such as lighting and height requirements.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $393,418.62 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CITY HALL PARKING: Mayor Walker explained that various business and citizens use the City Hall parking lot. He felt it is a public parking lot, but shouldn’t be used as a drop off for the area body shops. He also felt the parking lot should be 24 hour parking only, unless the Chief of Police authorizes otherwise. Councilman Lester felt it should be a City Hall/Library/Police parking lot and shouldn’t be used for other businesses. Attorney Albers will provide a draft for next meeting.
ITEMS TO NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Commission needs another member.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Michael Peterson
Georgia DeHaas
Linda Aiken
Wes Lester
Councilmembers absent:
Brian Lorentz
City employees present were Chief Sedam, Water Superintendent Curtis, Attorney Albers and Clerk Kennedy.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the November 3rd regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Councilman Houger made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Snowhaven Minutes of November 6, 2008. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
AIC REPORT: Councilman Peterson attended the November 6th and 7th legislative meeting in Boise and updated the Council on new legislative proposals. Some of these proposals are increasing wine and beer tax, generating revenue for the highway distribution fund and elections changes.
CELL TOWER REPORT: Mayor Walker explained that nothing has changed as far as cell towers being allowed in the industrial zone. The Verizon and Inland Cellular towers building permits were researched by City staff and met zoning regulations at the time the building permits were issued. No variance was required. At a previous meeting, Mayor Walker had asked Attorney Albers to research cell tower information. Councilwoman DeHaas mentioned that she had received positive phone calls from different people in relation to the cell tower. Attorney Albers addressed the federal statue that says the City can not restrict cell towers based upon environmental effects of radio frequency emissions. Local governments have the authority to regulate zoning, such as lighting and height requirements.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $393,418.62 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CITY HALL PARKING: Mayor Walker explained that various business and citizens use the City Hall parking lot. He felt it is a public parking lot, but shouldn’t be used as a drop off for the area body shops. He also felt the parking lot should be 24 hour parking only, unless the Chief of Police authorizes otherwise. Councilman Lester felt it should be a City Hall/Library/Police parking lot and shouldn’t be used for other businesses. Attorney Albers will provide a draft for next meeting.
ITEMS TO NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Commission needs another member.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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