City Council met in regular session on November 2, 2020 at 6:00 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 Interim Chief Newman, City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager and Attorney Green.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of October 19th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCE CHANGES: Administrator Kennedy reviewed the final proposed changes to the water and sewer ordinance. Kennedy visited JUB and they recommended using the 722 cubic feet per month, rather than the old formula of 650 cubic feet per month from the 2005 study. JUB also recommended using the total flows for the most recent 5 months of November-March, rather than the last two years. JUB also provided updated information on high strength users and current standards to be included for reference. In the water equity buy in, we updated the language to reference the new Water Master Plan instead of the old study from 2005.
Kennedy then highlighted the major changes of the proposed ordinance.
• Each unit would pay a full base rate (removal of the 2/3rd rate for additional units)
• Removal of the credits for vacancies since base rates are paid on every account
• Requirement to pay a monthly base rate for all utilities with the exception of garbage
• Creation of a calculated equivalent residence to determine the number of units for Commercial and mixed-use facilities.
• Reconnection after a service disconnection would require payment of connection and equity buy in fees.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Lane to read the ordinance by title only. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
The Ordinance was read by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 946
(Ordinance No. 946 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATING TO THE CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; 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 Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Winkler 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 and to publish the ordinance by summary. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 946 duly approved and adopted.
SNOWHAVEN SKI SWAP PUNCH CARD AND SEASON PASSES: Administrator Kennedy explained punch cards and season passes are normally sold at a discount for the ski swap only. Punch cards are $20 off and season passes are $100 off. If the Council would like to have the discount price, Kennedy would like it to be in the Master Fee Schedule. Councilor Grant felt we should continue the discount. It generates excitement for the upcoming season.
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 274
(Resolution No. 274 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilor Peterson who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilor Winkler.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE ADOPTING THE AMENDED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 274 duly approved and adopted.
WATER BOND REFUNDING WITH IDAHO BOND BANK: Administrator Kennedy reported on the final numbers for water refunding with the Idaho Bond Bank. When Kennedy met with Christian in mid-April, the net present value savings percentage was projected at 9.10%. The final number came in at 16.88%. The Cash Flow savings was projected at $239,161 and the City ended up at $395,294.41. The True Interest Cost or our effective rate on the new loan is 1.45%. The process was very smooth and Christian Anderson with Zion’s Bank was great to work with.
The meeting adjourned at 6:21 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
