Recreation Committee Agenda
September 4, 2018 – 6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
1. Discuss 2018 pool season
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Archives for August 2018
September 4, 2018 Special Meeting
Grangeville City Council Agenda
September 4, 2018 – 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance
Read and/or approve minutes of the August 20th meeting ACTION ITEM
Amendments:
Final action cannot be taken on an item added to the agenda after the start of the meeting unless an emergency is declared that requires action at the meeting. The declaration and justification must be approved by motion of the Council.
Public Hearing – Vacation of alley located in Block F of Schmadeka’s 2nd Addition
1. Discussion and/or recommendation on alley vacation ACTION ITEM
Public Hearing – 2018-19 Budget ACTION ITEM
Visitors:
Committee Reports:
1. Public Works Report – Bob
2. Accept Recreation Committee Minutes 8/9/18 ACTION ITEM
Unfinished Business:
New Business:
1. Discussion and decision on the process and responsibility of the Pioneer Park bandshell group ACTION ITEM
2. Discuss and possibly adopt the Equity-Buy in fee ordinance revision for subdivisions ACTION ITEM
3. Approve the beer garden application for Oktoberfest, 9/27/18-9/29/18, noon to midnight at Heritage Square ACTION ITEM
4. Approve the catering permit for Rants & Raves Brewery in the Oktoberfest beer garden, 9/27/18-9/29/18, noon to midnight ACTION ITEM
5. Discussion on the weed ordinance ACTION ITEM
6. Adopt Ordinance – Appropriation Ordinance 2018-19 ACTION ITEM
7. Approve the beer garden application for Grangeville Border Days Inc. for Olsen’s Mini Bulls State Finals on September 29th, 12pm to midnight at the Grangeville Border Days Arena ACTION ITEM
8. PW Recommendation on the renewal of an indefinite waiver for Don & Ester Owen, 1002 North College ACTION ITEM
Items to Note:
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August 20, 2018 Regular Meeting
City Council met in regular session on August 20, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Mike Peterson
Pete Lane
Beryl Grant
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
City employees present were Chief Drew, Public Works Director McFrederick, Attorney Green, and City Clerk Kennedy. Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Mager absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of August 6th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Lane. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Katie Told with Grangeville Swim Team explained they would like to help make the pool a little nicer by updating the benches. They would like to write a grant for the Grangeville Community Foundation grant and asked if they City would sponsor the grant and go in for thirds on 4 or 5 benches. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to have the City sponsor the grant and contribute 1/3 cost for 4 benches. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT: The department had 124 calls for service, 34 cases written, 29 citations, and 0 written warnings for July 2018. Officer Graham wrote and received a grant for approximately $21,000 which includes laptops for vehicles, stands for older vehicles, state e-ticket, printer and hand scanner. The Axon cameras came in and training will occur in September.
The Fire Training Minutes of 7/2/18, 7/9/18 and 7/23/18 were accepted on motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PARKS GRANT: Mayor Lester stated Public Works Director McFrederick, Clerk Kennedy, Angie Edwards (CEDA) and Dodd Snodgrass (CEDA) met to discuss the grant. During discussion the City felt it was rushing too much to get it done by September. The consensus was the City should come up with a plan for Pioneer Park and apply in 2019. Another option is the GEM grants which can be applied for each quarter. The Council agreed not to rush into the project and they would wait to apply for the grant.
BILLS: The bills, in the amount of $447,892.52 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BANNERS IN ITD RIGHT OF WAY: Clerk Kennedy explained after visiting with ITD, any banner that would be placed in State right of way (Main Street) would require a State right of way permit and approval. The City would need to submit that request to Lewiston ITD and the state would approve or deny. Mayor Lester stated he would meet with Avista to make sure they are still willing to hang banners. On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Winkler to approve the banner process using ITD requirements. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
WWTP FEES: Public Works Director McFrederick proposed charging an annual capacity fee of $250 to those who want to dump at the plant and then $.35 per gallon for the total gallons dumped. The Council asked to have the documents prepared for the budget hearing.
LIBRARY DISTRICT: Mayor Lester stated the Library Board and past directors have discussed setting the library up as a Library District. Someone would need to be in charge, to start a petition to submit to the county. The boundaries would need to be determined or the district could use another taxing districts boundaries. Councilor Peterson stated it would be two years until the next election. Councilor Farris stated she could bring it to the next Library Board meeting in September. Councilor Grant felt it was work looking into. Mayor Lester felt it should go to the voters and then if the voters vote no, the Council knows.
SIDEWALK WAVIERS: Public Works Director McFrederick stated there is a ditch that needs piped and he has future plans for the road so it should be waived. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to grant an indefinite sidewalk waiver on Myrtle St. for Sandra Eimers, 605 E Main (Evergreen Suites). Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Public Works Director McFrederick explained that portion of B Street is in Grangeville Highway Districts jurisdiction. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to renew the indefinite sidewalk waiver for Gail Stowers, 822 South B Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council.
SURPLUS: The City owns an old D8 cat that is cable operation, that has been parked up the at sno-drifters area for years. It’s very old – maybe around 1938. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Lane to surplus old cat D8. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Idaho Forest Group Mill Tour, September 18th, 5:30 pm – 8 pm
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk