Mayor Vanderwall presided:
Councilmembers present:
James Zehner
Brian Lorentz
Bruce Walker
Wes Lester
Georgia DeHaas
Delbert Houger
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 January 3rd regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works Director Gortsema explained that he met with Jim Kimball and Cory Baune on Friday last week and went over the proposed project for the Wastewater Facility Plan. The plan consists of a two year project. Most of FY 2006 work will deal with the Collection System and FY 2007 will deal primarily with the Wastewater Plant. Jim and Cory would like to meet with the Council during a workshop to discuss the various areas of the proposed plan. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
WATER PROJECT: Gortsema explained that he is currently dealing with the contractor on how the pipe is being stored at the High School. A workshop will be scheduled at a later date to discuss the project.
YEAR END POLICE REPORT: The 2005 Year End Police and Animal Control Report was submitted by Chief Sedam to all of the Council and is posted on the City’s website.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lester moved, second by Councilman Lorentz to accept the following items as part of the consent agenda.
A. Approve the applications submitted by the following businesses for liquor license, wine
and/or beer license by the drink and/or by the package pending State approval.
Askers Thrift Inc. d/b/a Askers Harvest Foods
Cash & Carry Foods, Inc. d/b/a C & C Express
Camas Diner LLC d/b/a Camas Diner
Brenda & Doug McRoberts d/b/a Camas Lanes
Ernie’s Steakhouse LLC d/b/a Ernie’s Steakhouse & 41 Club
Cash & Carry Foods, Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Cash & Carry
BPOE #1825 Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825
Beth & Mike Sturdevant d/b/a Grangeville Pizza Factory
Xie Quan Deng d/b/a Hong Fa
Richard Pearson d/b/a Oscars Restaurant
Ceressero Corp. d/b/a Palenque Mexican Restaurant
Hawkin’s Sports Inc. d/b/a Rae Brothers Sporting Goods
Sunset Marts Inc. d/b/a Sunset Mart #12
Jimmie W. Henderson d/b/a The Establishment
Sue Kay Kutner d/b/a The Gallery
Kimberly Ann Elliott d/b/a Triangle Tavern
JOPO d/b/a Zip Trip #21
B. Bills
Payroll Fund $ 41,244.35
General Fund $ 53,619.23
Street Fund $ 19,014.99
Library Fund $ 3,689.52
Library Memorial Fund $ 376.86
Recreation Fund $ 753.27
Snowhaven Fund $ 2,252.10
Medical Insurance Fund $ 12,849.18
Water Fund $ 24,983.49
Sewer Fund $ 16,879.68
Sanitation Fund $ 37,165.84
C. Snowhaven Minutes – January 4, 2006
Roll call vote on the motion.
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed.
Resolution No. 187
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Lester who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilman Houger.
A resolution of the City of Grangeville relating to sales or surplus personal property; setting forth a policy for sales of personal property which has been declared by the City Council to be surplus; and, describing the method of sale of surplus property or items valued over $1,000.00 and under $1,000.00.
Attorney Albers explained that there are no State statues that regulate municipalities and the disposal of surplus items.
A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Resolution No. 187 duly approved and adopted.
Ordinance No. 795
An ordinance of the City of Grangeville, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, requiring a contractor registration number prior to issuance of a building permit; providing exceptions; providing for severability; repealing conflicting ordinances and providing an effective date.
Councilman Zehner made a motion, second by Councilman Lester that the first reading be approved and the ordinance pass to the second reading. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz, that the rules be suspended, the second and third reading be waived and the ordinance be passed and adopted. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Ordinance No. 795 duly approved and adopted.
ADOPTION OF LHTAC STANDARDS: Attorney Albers read the drafted resolution as prepared. Public Works Director Gortsema explained that the City’s ordinance states that the development of streets will be designed according to standards as adopted by the City. Gortsema doesn’t feel the City has anything adopted right now and would like to use the LHTAC standards which is basically what the City has been currently following. Albers will add information on Quality Control and Quality Assurance and have a new draft ready at next meeting.
PRE-1976 HOMES IN CITY LIMITS: Attorney Albers explained that the Legislature has changed the wording to not allow pre-1976 mobile homes unless brought up to code. The City’s code currently reads pre-1971. The County Assessor’s office said that these older mobile homes have an accessed value at less than $200.00. This section needs to be amended so it matches up with State code. Clerk Kennedy also pointed out that the wording of the City’s code currently states that the older mobile homes can’t be lived in without being brought up to code, but it doesn’t restrict using the old mobile homes for storage. Albers stated that the City has the ability to restrict home size based on zoning regulations. Albers recently drafted an ordinance that the County adopted restricting placement in the County but allowed the owner to bring the home up to date after placing it on the property. Councilman Lester asked what kind of timeline was given for working on the mobile home to get it up to date. He wouldn’t want the owner to work on upgrading for 20 years. Councilman Houger would like to see the older mobile homes not allowed in the City. Albers explained that the homes needed to be restricted based on those restrictions allowed in the Local Planning Act. Councilman Lester explained that cargo containers were dealt with this last year and this is something even more unsightly. Albers will draft an ordinance to change the City’s existing code to match the State and then add new language on restricting placement of older mobile homes.
SIDEWALK WAIVER REQUEST: On motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to deny the sidewalk waiver request submitted by Leanne LeBlanc MD, at 115 E South 5th Street. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester No
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker No
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Motion passed.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to declare the following items surplus. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
A. Library Items
a. Micron Millennia computer w/keyboard & mouse (1426841-0001) and Sylvania
Monitor (#SHAA2901123)
b. Micron computer w/keyboard (#1108642-0018)
Brian Lorentz
Bruce Walker
Wes Lester
Georgia DeHaas
Delbert Houger
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 January 3rd regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works Director Gortsema explained that he met with Jim Kimball and Cory Baune on Friday last week and went over the proposed project for the Wastewater Facility Plan. The plan consists of a two year project. Most of FY 2006 work will deal with the Collection System and FY 2007 will deal primarily with the Wastewater Plant. Jim and Cory would like to meet with the Council during a workshop to discuss the various areas of the proposed plan. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
WATER PROJECT: Gortsema explained that he is currently dealing with the contractor on how the pipe is being stored at the High School. A workshop will be scheduled at a later date to discuss the project.
YEAR END POLICE REPORT: The 2005 Year End Police and Animal Control Report was submitted by Chief Sedam to all of the Council and is posted on the City’s website.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lester moved, second by Councilman Lorentz to accept the following items as part of the consent agenda.
A. Approve the applications submitted by the following businesses for liquor license, wine
and/or beer license by the drink and/or by the package pending State approval.
Askers Thrift Inc. d/b/a Askers Harvest Foods
Cash & Carry Foods, Inc. d/b/a C & C Express
Camas Diner LLC d/b/a Camas Diner
Brenda & Doug McRoberts d/b/a Camas Lanes
Ernie’s Steakhouse LLC d/b/a Ernie’s Steakhouse & 41 Club
Cash & Carry Foods, Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Cash & Carry
BPOE #1825 Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825
Beth & Mike Sturdevant d/b/a Grangeville Pizza Factory
Xie Quan Deng d/b/a Hong Fa
Richard Pearson d/b/a Oscars Restaurant
Ceressero Corp. d/b/a Palenque Mexican Restaurant
Hawkin’s Sports Inc. d/b/a Rae Brothers Sporting Goods
Sunset Marts Inc. d/b/a Sunset Mart #12
Jimmie W. Henderson d/b/a The Establishment
Sue Kay Kutner d/b/a The Gallery
Kimberly Ann Elliott d/b/a Triangle Tavern
JOPO d/b/a Zip Trip #21
B. Bills
Payroll Fund $ 41,244.35
General Fund $ 53,619.23
Street Fund $ 19,014.99
Library Fund $ 3,689.52
Library Memorial Fund $ 376.86
Recreation Fund $ 753.27
Snowhaven Fund $ 2,252.10
Medical Insurance Fund $ 12,849.18
Water Fund $ 24,983.49
Sewer Fund $ 16,879.68
Sanitation Fund $ 37,165.84
C. Snowhaven Minutes – January 4, 2006
Roll call vote on the motion.
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed.
Resolution No. 187
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Lester who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilman Houger.
A resolution of the City of Grangeville relating to sales or surplus personal property; setting forth a policy for sales of personal property which has been declared by the City Council to be surplus; and, describing the method of sale of surplus property or items valued over $1,000.00 and under $1,000.00.
Attorney Albers explained that there are no State statues that regulate municipalities and the disposal of surplus items.
A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Resolution No. 187 duly approved and adopted.
Ordinance No. 795
An ordinance of the City of Grangeville, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, requiring a contractor registration number prior to issuance of a building permit; providing exceptions; providing for severability; repealing conflicting ordinances and providing an effective date.
Councilman Zehner made a motion, second by Councilman Lester that the first reading be approved and the ordinance pass to the second reading. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz, that the rules be suspended, the second and third reading be waived and the ordinance be passed and adopted. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Ordinance No. 795 duly approved and adopted.
ADOPTION OF LHTAC STANDARDS: Attorney Albers read the drafted resolution as prepared. Public Works Director Gortsema explained that the City’s ordinance states that the development of streets will be designed according to standards as adopted by the City. Gortsema doesn’t feel the City has anything adopted right now and would like to use the LHTAC standards which is basically what the City has been currently following. Albers will add information on Quality Control and Quality Assurance and have a new draft ready at next meeting.
PRE-1976 HOMES IN CITY LIMITS: Attorney Albers explained that the Legislature has changed the wording to not allow pre-1976 mobile homes unless brought up to code. The City’s code currently reads pre-1971. The County Assessor’s office said that these older mobile homes have an accessed value at less than $200.00. This section needs to be amended so it matches up with State code. Clerk Kennedy also pointed out that the wording of the City’s code currently states that the older mobile homes can’t be lived in without being brought up to code, but it doesn’t restrict using the old mobile homes for storage. Albers stated that the City has the ability to restrict home size based on zoning regulations. Albers recently drafted an ordinance that the County adopted restricting placement in the County but allowed the owner to bring the home up to date after placing it on the property. Councilman Lester asked what kind of timeline was given for working on the mobile home to get it up to date. He wouldn’t want the owner to work on upgrading for 20 years. Councilman Houger would like to see the older mobile homes not allowed in the City. Albers explained that the homes needed to be restricted based on those restrictions allowed in the Local Planning Act. Councilman Lester explained that cargo containers were dealt with this last year and this is something even more unsightly. Albers will draft an ordinance to change the City’s existing code to match the State and then add new language on restricting placement of older mobile homes.
SIDEWALK WAIVER REQUEST: On motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to deny the sidewalk waiver request submitted by Leanne LeBlanc MD, at 115 E South 5th Street. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester No
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker No
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Motion passed.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to declare the following items surplus. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
A. Library Items
a. Micron Millennia computer w/keyboard & mouse (1426841-0001) and Sylvania
Monitor (#SHAA2901123)
b. Micron computer w/keyboard (#1108642-0018)
B. Water Items
a. One 5 pump programmable controller & appurtenant equipment
b. One 2 pump programmable controller & appurtenant equipment
c. 7 - Circular chart recorders
CHOCOLATE FANTASY DONATION: On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Lester to donate a pool family pass to Chocolate Fantasy. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SNOWHAVEN PETTY CASH INCREASE: Due to the operation of the tubing hill, Snowhaven requested to increase their petty cash by $150.00. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Walker to increase the petty cash fund for Snowhaven by $150.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
OVERAGE RATE FOR SEWER: Gortsema explained that the language in the ordinance regarding the overage rate does not agree with the rate study conducted by JUB. The sewer is not measured, but it is dependent on the water reading; therefore, an allowance is needed to adjust the water meter read for the amount not going through the sewer. The amount of 722 cubic feet of sewer is equivalent to 650 cubic feet of the water meter read. The ordinance should use 722 cubic feet instead of 650 cubic feet for the overage. Albers will have an amended ordinance for the next meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lester to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (f). A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester to go out of Executive Session. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
Motion passed.
No action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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Terry Vanderwall - Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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