November 6, 2006 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on November 6, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Vanderwall presided:

Councilmembers present:

Bruce Walker
Brian Lorentz
James Zehner
Del Houger
Wes Lester

Councilmember absent: Georgia DeHaas

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 October 23rd regular meeting was approved as presented by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing took place on the application submitted by Carolyn Bock to vacate a portion of Aram Street between Madison and Monroe. Public Works Director Gortsema recommended that Aram Street isn’t vacated since there is a 12” water main located in the right of way. It is also a prospective north/south street if development occurs South of the City. Carolyn Bock explained that they would like to have the street vacated from Madison south to Monroe, as they currently have a garage that is partially in the right of way and they would like to replace it. Their lot is 67.5’ x 100’. The old garage leans to the north and has holes in it. Councilman Zehner asked if there was room behind the house for a garage and Carolyn didn’t think so. Councilman Lorentz thought it might be better to go through the variance process instead of vacating the street. Councilman Walker felt it could be added expense if they fixed the garage and then later had to tear it down if the street was developed. The hearing was declared closed.

It was suggested that Gortsema help the property owners find their approximate property lines using a pin on Aram and Madison and then additional discussion will occur at the next meeting.

VISITORS: Floyd Lytle, 221 E So 1st Street, was present to request a waiver for the $100.00 variance application fee. Floyd would like to put a roof over his porch to keep the wind and weather off, but the porch is in the setback so it isn’t possible to add the roof without a variance. He doesn’t have the $100.00 necessary to go through the variance process. Councilman Zehner asked how much the publication costs would be. Clerk Kennedy stated the advertising costs are probably $50.00 or less. Councilman Lester doesn’t like the fee any more than others, but he doesn’t know how it can be waived for some people and not for others, as part of the fee is the publication cost the city incurs. On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Zehner to waive $50.00 of the fee and charge Floyd $50.00 for his application, based upon a hardship case. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Ted Lindsley, 327 North Meadow, was present to request an indefinite sidewalk waiver on the north side of his property. The sidewalk, on Meadow Street, currently ends approximately 50’ from Nezperce Street. The sidewalk would need to cross the creek that runs under Meadow Street. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Houger to grant Ted Lindsley an indefinite sidewalk waiver for the remainder of the sidewalk on north meadow to the north of his driveway. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 152 calls for service. There were 92 cases written, 26 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrests, 65 citations, 35 written warnings issued, 8 dogs and 9 cats impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for October 2006 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Chief Sedam stated that his department has run radar on North State and the highest speed is 30mph with most speeds 24mph or 25mph. The Chief will continue to monitor this next week, but doesn’t feel another speed limit sign is necessary.

The Water Leak report for October 2006 was presented and it was reported that the department repaired 8 leaks (107 year to date) and installed no new services.

WATER PROJECT UPDATE: Public Works Director Gortsema stated that the main line pipe and hydrants are all installed. Bodiford is currently completing tie-ins at the intersections and Poe is patching streets.

The Snowhaven Minutes of November 1, 2006 were accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

HANDICAP ORDINANCE: Attorney Albers read the first reading of the following ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 808

(Ordinance No. 808 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 10-3-4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATING TO PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS; INCLUDING WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF ALLOWED PROJECTIONS REASONABLY NECESSARY HANDICAP RAMPS TO ACCOMMODATE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE GRANTED WITH PERMISSION OF THE COUNCIL PROVIDED THEY DO NOT CONSTITUTE SIGHT DISTANCE TRAFFIC VISIBILITY PROBLEMS OF ANY KIND; PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE HANDICAP RAMP THEREAFTER AS A PERMANENT ADDITION TO PERMITTED STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION.

On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Walker that the first reading be approved as corrected, that the rules be suspended, the second and third readings be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:

Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes

The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Ordinance No. 808 duly approved and adopted.

SEWER PROJECT, CONTRACT WITH J-U-B: Public Works Director Gortsema budgeted $100,000.00 for the Mill Street sewer project and would like to contract with J-U-B Engineers. They will get started so the project can be bid in the spring. On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Lester to enter into a contract with J-U-B Engineers for the Mill Street sewer project. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

RESOLUTION NO. 191

(Resolution No. 191 printed in its entirety on Page 243 in the Resolution Book)

The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Walker who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilman Lorentz.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO FORMALLY ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE ROAD SIGN MANAGEMENT PLAN, WHICH WAS ADOPTED BY MOTION BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006.

A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:

Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes

The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Resolution No. 191 duly approved and adopted.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (c) real property. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:

Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lester to go out of Executive Session. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:

Councilman Houger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes

Motion passed.

On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Lorentz in relation to 10th Street property lines, to accept the offer that Kathy Parsells presented and have Attorney Albers bring a formal proposal to the next meeting for Council approval. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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Terry Vanderwall - Mayor

ATTEST:

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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk