November 20, 2006 Regular Meeting

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

Mayor Vanderwall presided:

Councilmembers present:

Bruce Walker
Brian Lorentz
Georgia DeHaas
Delbert Houger
James Zehner
Wes Lester

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 November 6th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Chief Sedam introduced Andrew Beene to the City Council as the newest member of the Grangeville Police Department. He started today and Chief Sedam hopes to get him in the police academy in January.

VISITORS: Mary Jahn was present to ask the Council for their support for the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan and Wayfinding System Plan through the adoption of a resolution of support. Mayor Vanderwall stated that a resolution would be developed and discussed at the next Council meeting.

WATER PROJECT: Public Works Director Gortsema stated that Bodiford was substantially complete about two weeks ago. On Wednesday a walk-through of the South side of the project took place and some areas were identified that needed work. Bodiford worked on those and left town on Friday. Poe is working on paving all the areas that needed to be repaired. Everything Bodiford dug has been completely patched or has one lift. If the weather cooperates, the patching should be done next week. Then a sweeper will come in after the patching is done. From some numbers compiled by Mike Sturdevant, it is expected that Bodiford will be about $30,000.00 under budget with the total project approximately $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 under budget.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Planning and Zoning Minutes from November 14, 2006 were accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Mayor Vanderwall stated that according to the request by Mr. Brown, there will be a deed restriction in The Vineyards that restricts manufactured homes to be placed in his subdivision.

FOOTHILLS INC. RENEWAL: Attorney Albers added language to the lease to require insurance as long as it is reasonable priced. According to Albers, the City is obligated to continue to renew the lease, due to the wording in the original lease. Albers will check the validity of the lease; to see if the Council was able to approve the original water lease with a 25 year limit.

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

Payroll Fund $ 38,695.53
General Fund $ 43,078.50
Street Fund $ 34,397.10
Library Fund $ 3,714.05
Library Memorial Fund $ 670.41
Recreation Fund $ 5,344.76
Snowhaven Fund $ 3,166.30
Medical Insurance Fund $ 11,273.10
Water Fund $251,510.69
Sewer Fund $ 28,764.92
Sanitation Fund $ 38,094.98


INDUSTRIAL ZONE SETBACK: Public Works Director Gortsema suggested letting the property owner use the property if they put up a privacy fence. Councilwoman DeHaas felt the setback should be five feet, same as commercial and that it should be any yards that abut a residential zone. Councilman Lorentz doesn’t think the Council has a clear cut idea on what they want, so he didn’t feel the City should go through the expense. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to table the discussion until next meeting. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to declare the five old mixer assemblies at the wastewater plant surplus. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ITEMS TO NOTE: Mayor Vanderwall and Public Works Director Gortsema visited with Jim and Charlene Madden and Josh Warden before the meeting about the Aram Street vacation and they understand the future use of Aram Street and the need to keep the street as a City right of way.

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.

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Terry Vanderwall - Mayor

ATTEST:

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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk