March 20, 2006 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on March 20, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

President Walker presided:

Councilmembers present:

Brian Lorentz
Bruce Walker
Georgia DeHaas
Delbert Houger
James Zehner

Absent:

Mayor Vanderwall
Councilman Lester

City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Chief Sedam, Attorney Albers and Clerk Kennedy.

President Walker welcomed Micah Olsen and his father Wes to the meeting. Micah attended as part of his work toward becoming an Eagle Scout.

The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the March 6th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Zehner. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

VISITORS: Christi Brown was present to ask for permission to use Heritage Square on August 19th for a fundraiser for Camp Rainbow Gold, a camp for children 6-16 years of age who have been diagnosed with cancer. Christi has organized bands to play at Heritage Square and the Chamber of Commerce has agreed to sponsor the event as far as insurance. The vendors have agreed to donate 50% of their profit for the fundraiser. Christi would like to use Heritage Square from approximately 11am-8pm. Christi does not plan to use any streets. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Houger to allow Christi Brown the use of Heritage Square on August 19th for the fundraiser from 11am-8pm. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: On March 17th, Public Works Director Gortsema met with Bodiford and Entranco to meet the new project manager Randy Deardon that Bodiford hired to work the remainder of the project. Randy will be here fulltime to monitor the project. During the meeting they reviewed the punch list, where the project stood, and Randy will come up with a revised schedule which will be a change order to the contract. Randy has public and private experience and will hopefully work out to be advantages to both the City and Bodiford.

PRE-1976 HOMES IN CITY LIMITS: Attorney Albers explained that the two ordinances drafted on mobile homes do not address any changes in Zones C and D. According to the Council, the intent was to have it affect all zones in the City. Attorney Albers will get the ordinances revised and to Clerk Kennedy to forward on for a hearing with the planning and zoning commission.

BILLS: The bills were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds on motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Payroll Fund $ 45,241.05
General Fund $ 50,832.67
Street Fund $ 20,061.61
Library Fund $ 2,726.16
Library Memorial Fund $ 373.44
Recreation Fund $ 1,284.98
Snowhaven Fund $ 15,011.34
Medical Insurance Fund $ 13,594.75
Water Fund $ 16,473.59
Sewer Fund $ 18,203.10
Sanitation Fund $ 34,822.31

POLICE TRAINING: Chief Sedam has requested permission to attend an Intelligence Training in Spokane on April 6th and 7th. The hotel room and costs will be paid by Homeland Security Funds. On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Zehner to authorize Chief Sedam to attend the Intelligence Training in Spokane on April 6th and 7th. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SYRINGA DISPATCHING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT: On motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Houger to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the dispatching reimbursement agreement with Syringa General Hospital. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION: President Walker asked for confirmation for the Arbor Day Proclamation to be submitted with the Arbor Day Grant application. Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to proclaim April 28, 2006 as Arbor Day in the City of Grangeville. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

FLORENCE STREET RIGHT OF WAY: On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Zehner to direct Attorney Albers to pursue street right of way for Florence Street from Russ and Heidi Lindsley and Wayne and Nancy MacGregor. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ITEMS TO NOTE: A copy of the RC&D Minutes of January 31, 2006 was routed to the City Council.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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Bruce Walker - President

ATTEST:

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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk