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May 7,2012 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on May 7, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Walker presided:

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

Councilmember absent:

Rob Bentley

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

MINUTES:  The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the April 16th and May 2nd meetings were approved as presented by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lester.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PUBLIC HEARING ON BUILDING PERMIT DOUBLE FEES:  Mayor Walker called the public hearing to order.  Clerk Kennedy explained that the double fees would be on the building permit fees not the plan check fees.  No comments were made and the Mayor declared the hearing closed.

VISITORS:  Jennie Fischer, leader of the Girl Scout Brownies and members of the troop explained that the troop was hoping to place about 100 markers around town to mark some of the drains for a water quality project.  Public Works Director McFrederick and Bob Mager will oversee the project.  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to allow Girls Scout Troop #3702 to place storm water markers on storm water drains that flow into Three Mile Creek.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Paul Branson, 402 E North 3rd Street requested permission to have a 4’ chain link fence on his corner lot to help protect his great grandchild.  Public Works Director McFrederick explained Mr. Branson is actually removing some shrubs which were a site restriction so this will be much better.  The fence is in the right of way.  On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to grant permission to Paul Branson at 402 E North 3rd to place a 4’ fence within 50’ of the corner and place it in the right of way.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Greg Smith was present to introduce himself as a candidate for sheriff.

Mike McDonald explained he had a neighbor putting in a ham radio tower on his property in Resident Zone A.  Mike checked with City Hall, and it met code.  He was concerned and felt the City needed to be proactive in this situation with communication devices and may want to look at what should be allowed in residential zones.  Councilman Lester asked that it be placed on the next agenda.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  Jeff McFrederick provided a WWTP Project Update:  TML was starting to mobilize and would break ground next week.

The department had 58 cases written, 19 citations, 6 written warnings, 152 calls for service, 3 dogs and 1 cat handled.  The Police and Animal Control Report for April 2012 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lorentz second by Councilman Lester.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

The Snowhaven Minutes for April 5, 2012 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lorentz second by Councilman Peterson.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

The Planning and Zoning Minutes for April 23, 2012 was accepted on motion by Councilman Houger second by Councilman Lorentz.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Houger to accept Planning and Zoning’s recommendation to grant a conditional use application to Tonya Moore, 910 Crooks Street.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

On motion by Councilman Peterson,  second by Councilman Lester to accept the Library Minutes of April 19, 2012.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

RIDE IDAHO:  Councilwoman Dumas attended the Ride Idaho meeting and stated it was a great opportunity to showcase Grangeville.  The committee would like to have Council members attend the evening of the dinner.

SPRING CLEAN UP:  On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lester to set May 21st-25th as spring clean up week.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

CLEARWATER COMMUNITY SUBDIVISION ADMINISTRATOR:  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to allow the Mayor to appoint Jeff McFrederick as the administrator of the Clearwater Community Subdivision.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.  Mayor Walker appointed Jeff McFrederick as the administrator.

CORP. OF ENGINEER GRANT:  On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second Councilman Houger to accept the Corp. of Engineer grant and ratify the signing by the Mayor and City Clerk.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PW SHOP WALL REPAIR:  Public Works Director McFrederick received a quote from Chris Wagner to fix, seal and paint the building.  Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to accept the bid for paint and repair of the Public Works building from Chris Wagner in the amount of $9,125.00.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR WWTP PROJECT:  Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to hire Allwest testing and engineering for special inspections for the WWTP project.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

FUNDRAISER REQUEST:  Skip Hall with the Grangeville boys basketball team submitted a letter to the Council.  The team was willing to do projects and then receive a donation from the City.  Public Works Director McFrederick stated he didn’t have any work available and Attorney Green was uncomfortable with the request.

INTERIM FINANCING FOR WWTP PROJECT:  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz accept the interim financing proposal of 2.49% and to include the $5,000 setup fees in financing. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

POLICE VEHICLE, 2003 LINCOLN:  Chief Drew explained guidelines for military surplus state that armored vehicles can only be dealt with in two ways:  Turn them into the nearest reclamation site or transfer then within the state to another law enforcement agency.  The Sheriff’s department has expressed an interest for their search and rescue division.  On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to approve the transfer of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator to the Idaho County Sheriff’s department.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ORDINANCE NO. 874

(Ordinance No. 874 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 Lester, 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, Peterson.  NO:  none.  The motion passed.  Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 874 duly approved and adopted.

FOREST SERVICE:  Mayor Walker stated the committee has already sent letters to the congressional delegation asking them to request a 180 day moratorium on the Forest Supervisor’s office proposed move to Kamiah.  He felt it was a good idea for the City to do the same.  On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester authorizing the Mayor to draft a letter to the congressional delegation individually and the forest service requesting a 180 day moratorium on the Forest Service Supervisor’s Office  proposed move to Kamiah.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ITEMS TO NOTE:  none

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.

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Bruce Walker – Mayor

ATTEST:

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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk

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