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February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on February 19, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Walker presided:

Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Beryl Grant
Mike Peterson
Shelley Dumas
Wes Lester
Brian Lorentz

City employees present were Chief Drew, Public Works Director McFrederick, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy.

MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the February 4th meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

AGENDA AMENDMENT: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to amend the agenda to include Resolution #233 and Mike Hornbeck, due to late arrival. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

VISITORS: Mike Hornbeck, 503 North B Street had a house fire that made his home inhabitable. During repairs he would like to live in an RV on the property. On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Peterson to allow Mike Hornbeck a 180 day permit to park a 5th wheel on his residence at 503 No B while he does repair on his fire damaged home. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

WWTP PROJECT UPDATE: Public Works Director McFrederick explained the contractor is in the testing phase of the filtration system and the plant staff is working on PH problems. The infiltration in the system is a problem since the plant can only handle 1.8 million gallons/day. There is about a month left in the contract and it looks like the contractor should meet that. McFrederick is currently reviewing Phase II plans.

Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Pay Request #9 to TML in the amount of $462,277.09. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

LIBRARY REPORT: Becky Hosman updated the Council on Library activities. February is Love your Library month. They are partnering with community businesses and will have an all day party on the 28th of February to celebrate. They are starting to plan for summer reading.

Mayor Walker proclaimed February 28, 2013 as “Grangeville Loves it’s Library Day”.

ADA COMMITTEE REPORT: Councilman Peterson met with the ADA committee last week. Mark Gravatt brought up handicap parking requirements in the downtown area. Mark stated since all corners are handicap accessible on Main Street, a handicap parking spot could be in compliance on the corner using the existing corner curb cut. After discussion, Councilman Peterson was directed to find out if the handicap parking needs to be on Main Street or if the designated areas at Heritage Square and in private parking areas count toward the required spots.

The committee also recommended painting a couple areas which includes the South West corner of Pioneer Park and at the Elementary School.

BILLS: The bills in the amount of $961,931.98 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

AUDIT PROPOSAL: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to accept the audit proposal for $20,100.00 for FY 2012 with Gibbons Scott and Dean. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

FAIR HOUSING PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker proclaimed April 2013 Fair Housing Month in the City of Grangeville.

ADOPTION OF USDA PAPERWORK FOR CLOSING: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the WWTP paperwork for USDA to include the Equal Opportunity Agreement, Assurance Agreement, Loan Resolution, Grant Agreement and Accessibility Certification. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

TRANSFER FOR LIQUOR LICENSE: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to approve the transfer of the Liquor license to TPS properties LLC d/b/a/ Oscar’s Restaurant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX LEGISLATION: Clerk Kennedy explained the current personal Property Tax proposal by the governor. The Association of Cities, Counties and School Boards wrote a letter on February 15th jointly opposing the Governor’s proposal.

ORDINANCE NO. 883

(Ordinance No. 883 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4-1-1(C) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION.

On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson that the first reading be approved, that the rules be suspended, the second and third readings be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Dumas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 883 duly approved and adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 233

(Resolution No. 233 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)

The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Lester who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilwoman Grant.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR AND DECREASING CERTAIN FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE.

ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Dumas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 233 duly approved and adopted.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (f) litigation. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Dumas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.

The Council returned to regular session. No action was taken.

ITEMS TO NOTE: IRWA and ICRMP will be providing a free Board and Council training in the Council Chambers on February 27, 2013 from 6pm-8pm.

The meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:

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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk

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