Centennial Library

June 2, 2014 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on June 2, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Walker presided:

Councilmembers present:

Mike Peterson
Shelley Dumas
Beryl Grant
Brian Lorentz
Scott Winkler

Councilmember absent:

Wes Lester

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

MINUTES:  The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the May 19th meeting were approved by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

VISITORS Dave Green, Chair of Syringa Hospital Board was present to talk about Syringa’s remodeling project and to ask for a letter of support for a block grant application as requested by Idaho County Commissioners.  As health care has changed the hospital has grown and changed too.  The hospital has a conceptual plan they will review and answer questions about at their June 12th town hall meeting.

On motion by Councilwoman Dumas, second by Councilman Winkler that the City write a letter of support for Syringa Hospitals block grant application.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

IDAHO FOREST GROUP:  Kevin Dahler was present to ask for approval of the sewer agreement.  On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to authorize mayor and city clerk to sign the agreement for outside city sewer services with Idaho Forest Group.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Addie Lutz was present to receive the City’s support for her senior project which is organizing a 5k run for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy.  The run would start at 9am on October 18th and the Lions Park.  They will be out of the park by noon but they plan to use City and County roads.  On motion by Councilman Grant, second by Councilman Lorentz to support Addie Lutz in her senior project of a 5k run using Lions Park.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Shanna Cool with the Twisted Cellar was present requesting three catering permits and a beer garden at Lions Park, all for fundraisers for Warbird Weekend.  The beer garden would be fenced, have a security team and a wrist band after checking ID.  Mayor Walker stated he supports all her events but is opposed to alcohol in the parks.  Councilwoman Grant is ok with alcohol as long as it’s a controlled environment.  Chief Drew stated he needs to see the security plans before giving final approval.

• On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson  to approve the catering in the Twisted Cellar parking lot for a yard sale on June 7th and 8th, 10am-4pm.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

• On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant to approve the catering permit at the Blue Fox on June 14th, 8pm-12am for dinner and a movie.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

• On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to approve the catering permit and beer garden at Lions Park for the June 28th softball tourney, pending a security agreement with Brian Adams.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  The Library Minutes of May 15, 2014 were accepted on motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PIONEER PARK SIGN:  Mayor Walker would like to have another design other than block font for Pioneer Park.  Councilwoman Grant thought it was a good start, but she’d like to get more ideas.

GRANGEVILLE COUNTRY CLUB WEBB FUNDS REQUEST:  On motion by Councilwoman Grant, second by Councilman Winkler to approve the request for $18,000 from the Webb fund for equipment purchase at the Country Club.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

STEWART FENCE REQUEST:  On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to approve the request from Dave Stewart, 214 No A to place his 6’ fence next to the sidewalk in the city right of way on West North 2nd.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk

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