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December 19, 2011 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on December 19, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Walker presided:

Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Mike Peterson
Brian Lorentz
Georgia DeHaas
Wes Lester

Councilmember absent:
Rob Bentley

City employees present were Chief Drew, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy.

MINUTES:  The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the December 5th meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Peterson.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

AGENDA AMENDMENTS:  none

VISITORS:  Kevin Asker was present requesting permission to mail a donation letter to area citizens with language on the tax deductible status of the City for construction of the disc golf course.  He would like to run the donations and expenses through the City funds for the disc golf course improvements at Lions Park.

On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to allow Kevin Asker and the Lions Club to run donation funds through the City for the disc golf course at the Lions Park.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  The Snowhaven Minutes from December 1, 2011 were accepted on motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

BILLS:  The bills in the amount of $238,902.19 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

COUNCIL MEETINGS 2012:  The list of regular meeting dates for 2012 are as follows:

1/3/12 1/17/12
2/6/12 2/21/12
3/5/12 3/19/12
4/3/12 4/16/12
5/7/12 5/21/12
6/4/12 6/18/12
7/2/12 7/16/12
8/6/12 8/20/12
9/4/12 9/17/12
10/1/12 10/15/12
11/5/12 11/19/12
12/3/12 12/17/12

The Regular Council Meeting dates for 2012 were accepted on motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SECONDHAND/JUNK STORE LICENSES:  On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to approve the secondhand licenses for Ralph Martin, Milton Perry and Sherry Joliff.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Ralph Martin d/b/a Martin’s Antiques
Milton Perry d/b/a B & B Bargain Store
Sherry Joliff d/b/a Sherry’s Closet Treasure Thrift Store

APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF:  Mayor Walker appointed Morgan Drew as the new Chief of Police for the City of Grangeville effective December 19th.  On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Morgan Drew as the Chief of Police, effective December 19, 2011.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SPECIAL MEETING:  Clerk Kennedy explained that a special meeting may be necessary in January to adopt an ordinance needed for the water bond refunding.  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to set January 9th at noon for a special meeting on the water bond refunding.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

VEHICLE POLICY DISCUSSION:  A draft vehicle policy was presented to the Council and was developed based upon previous Council input and a sample ICRMP Policy.  Councilman Houger questioned if the fire department was exempt from the use of seatbelts and if so wanted that added.  Attorney Green felt they would fit into the exemption but he would research Idaho Code to make sure.  Councilwoman DeHaas felt it was great for the City to develop a policy and have it on hand. She felt the policy should be approved.  Under #2 Use, discussion occurred on separating the taxable benefit line item from limiting use of vehicles to within the City limits.

On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to adopt the City of Grangeville vehicle use policy as presented and corrected.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.  The Vehicle Policy will be added to the handbook during the next revision.

The Council discussed whether Officers Beene and Orgish should be exempt from the vehicle policy.  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to allow an exemption under the vehicle policy to allow the two Police Officers that are currently taking home police vehicles to continue doing so.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Mayor Walker recognized Georgia’s 20 years of dedication to the City and presented her with a plaque in her honor.

ITEMS TO NOTE:  none

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.

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Bruce Walker – Mayor

ATTEST
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk

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