January 23, 2006 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on January 23, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

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)

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.
_________________________________
Terry Vanderwall - Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk

January 3, 2006 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on January 3, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Vanderwall presided:

Councilmembers present:

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

Councilmember Absent:

Jane Kissinger

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 December 19th meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

VISITORS: Irene Talent was present representing the Idaho County Historic Preservation Commission. In about 1963 the sign on the Courthouse lawn was installed by the City of Grangeville, Grangeville Chamber of Commerce and Idaho County Commissioners detailing the history of the use of the steam engines. The County Commissioners had a thought that maybe the sign should be changed instead of just restoring. Mrs. Talent is asking for support from the City of Grangeville, whether in labor or dollars. She would also like to have a committee member involved representing the City. If anyone is interested in attending, the next meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 9th at US Bank.

George Brown Jr. was present to request annexation of The Vineyards. Previously owned by Buel Williams, the approximate 47 acres on the Southwest is entirely within the area of impact. Mr. Brown explained that he is a land developer, and his wife, Elizabeth (Rockwell) is a lawyer. He wants to bring in all the 47 acres that is within the area of impact, starting with a master plan concept and then letting the market tell him what to develop. The request is to annex the residential area which is just north of the dump road and south of the commercial zone along Highway 95. He had Hunter Edwards replicate the existing lots of Grangeville and would like to begin subdividing with the first phase being approximately 51 lots. He does not have plans to develop the commercial area of the property and only wants to deal with the residential. Gerald Arnzen was present to ask how the property is accessed and who pays to put in the streets, sidewalks, move fences and other improvements along Court and Elk Streets. Mr. Brown stated that his subdivision would be accessed through Court and Elk Streets and he would pay all developer costs, such as sidewalks, streets and utilities. He does not plan to propose an LID because he feels that those developments are the developer’s cost. Public Works Director Gortsema brought up the agreement with the property know as Lincoln West and the existing block 19 that is currently zoned residential zone B. Gerald Arnzen wanted to know if traffic studies had been done for only two access streets. Henry Arnzen also stated that he has an approved easement off Highway 95 but the State wouldn’t let him open it up. Attorney Albers explained that with a voluntary annexation it falls under Category A and would follow the zoning patterns that are contiguous with existing zones. If Mr. Brown chooses to change the zoning of the land adjacent to Zone B, a public hearing would be held prior to annexation. Councilwoman DeHaas felt a nice subdivision would be to the City’s benefit. Mr. Brown stated that The Vineyards would be a subdivision to be proud of. Mayor Vanderwall stated the annexation will be discussed at the next meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 127 calls for service. There were 102 cases written, 26 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrests, 45 citations, 13 written warnings issued, 4 dogs and 1 cat impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for December 2005 was accepted on motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

The Water Leak report for December 2005 was presented and it was reported that the department repaired 5 leaks (178 year to date) and installed one new service.

CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND BUILDING PERMITS: Attorney Albers had a draft ordinance from AIC that would help protect citizens having work done by an unlicensed contractor. Albers read draft from AIC and explained some changed he would like to make. Albers once again stated that under the new law, it is criminal to not have a license as a contractor. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner to have Albers redraft the ordinance for the meeting on the 23rd. Sub contractors are not covered under the current wording of the ordinance.

OATHS OF OFFICE: At this time the following newly elected officials of the City of Grangeville, Mayor: Terry Vanderwall and Councilmembers: Bruce Walker, Wes Lester, Brian Lorentz and Delbert Houger were sworn into office by Clerk Kennedy and the official oaths were duly executed and filed. Each one was then presented with a Certificate of Election.

A motion was made by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to nominate Councilman Walker, President of the Council. There being no other nominations the motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

APPOINTMENTS RENEWED: Mayor Vanderwall then renewed the following appointments: Dennis Albers, City Attorney; Tonya Kennedy, City Clerk-Treasurer; Wayne Sedam, Chief of Police; Ken Gortsema, Public Works Director; Dan Tackett, Fire Chief; Bob Mager and John Sangster, Assistant Fire Chiefs. The appointments were ratified on motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Houger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Zehner, seconded by Councilman Lester to accept the following items as part of the consent agenda.

A. Approve the following Boards and Commissions:

Library Board: Carol Kinzer (2007), Betty Spickelmire (2011), Kay Stumpf (2008), Joan Hall (2009), David Rauzi (2010)

Planning and Zoning Commission: Wilmer Seaver (2006), Nancy Kaschmitter (2006), Michael Cook (2008), Hunter Edwards (2008), Dick Haener (2007), Darcie Bentley (2008)

Snowhaven Ski Board: James Kingma, John Urbahn, Jerry Hill, Mike Brewster, Pauline Sullivan, Judy Purdy, Kim Peterson, Tomianne Whitien

Snowhaven Expansion Committee: Todd Marek, Mike Sturdevant, Kevin Asker, Paul Eimers, James Kingma, John Lamb, Mac McBoyle, James Rockwell

ADA Committee: Councilmember DeHaas, Connie Workman, Dock Stroop, Lynda Allen, Mark Gravatt

Technical Review Committee: Mike Sturdevant, Tim Kaschmitter and Dan Tackett

B. Council Committees for 2006 (copy attached and incorporated herein, page 76).

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.

P&Z APPOINTMENTS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to re-appoint Nancy Kaschmitter and Wilmer Seaver to the Planning and Zoning Commission for three year terms, to expire January 3, 2009. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

RESOLUTION ON THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY: A few comments were made to try to shorten the length of time between advertising and accepting the bid. Attorney Albers will review and make a few changes for the next meeting.

ITEMS TO NOTE: The Council was in receipt of a letter regarding proposed legislation to require testing and inspection on hydrants.

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.


_________________________________
Terry Vanderwall - Mayor

ATTEST:


_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk