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September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on September 5, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Walker presided:

Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Mike Peterson
Beryl Grant
Wes Lester
Pete Lane

Councilmember absent: Amy Farris
City employees present were Chief Drew, Deputy Clerk Wasem and Attorney Green. Public Works Director McFrederick and Clerk Kennedy absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of August 21st were approved as presented by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing was opened at 7:31 p.m. Deputy Clerk Wasem stated a 3% increase would occur in water and sewer rates, 3% increase in property taxes, 6% increase in garbage and 6%-8% increase in Snowhaven rental packages. Total budget is $5,516,160. There were no public comments. The hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.

SIDEWALK WAIVERS: David Stowell, 816 North State Street was present to request an indefinite sidewalk waiver. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Winkler to grant a waiver on North College and Cunningham however a sidewalk needs to be installed on North State Street.

Adam and Kimberly Aiken, at 405 Washington Avenue requested via letter a renewal of their indefinite sidewalk waiver originally granted 7/21/03. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Winkler to renew the indefinite sidewalk waiver for Adam and Kimberly Aiken at 405 Washington Avenue. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

GRANGEVILLE COUNTRY CLUB WATER RIGHTS AGREEMENT: On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lane to adopt the water rights agreement with Grangeville Country Club. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

GRANT ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT: On motion by Councilwoman Grant, second by Councilman Winkler to approve the Grant Administration Contract with Clearwater Economic Development Association for the Kids Klub Project. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ORDINANCE NO. 914

(Ordinance No. 914 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,516,160.00 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATIONS ARE MADE.

On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lester 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: Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 914 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 915

(Ordinance No. 915 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8-5-3-1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATING TO SEWER RATES; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN SEWER RATES; MODIFYING THE PENALTY ON DELINQUENT BILLS; PROVIDING FOR THE RETENTION OF THE REMAINDER OF SECTION 8-5-3; PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.

On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant 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: Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 915 duly approved and adopted.

ORDINANCE NO. 916

(Ordinance No. 916 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8-5-5 OF THE GRANGEVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO METER RATES; INCREASING METER RATES BY A THREE PERCENT (3%) RATE; REPEALING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION.

On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 916 duly approved and adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 253

(Resolution No. 253 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 Councilman Peterson.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN SNOWHAVEN FEES AND ADOPTING SEASON SPECIALS.

ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 253 duly approved and adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 254

(Resolution No. 254 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 Councilman Peterson.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE OR GARBAGE CHARGES PURSUANT TO GRANGEVILLE CITY ORDINANCE 7-1-25.

ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 254 duly approved and adopted.

SNOWHAVEN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK 17-18: The handbook was updated to remove two references to the Snowhaven ski board and change to City Council. On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Winkler to adopt the 2017-18 Snowhaven Employee Handbook. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

RURAL FIRE AGREEMENT: The agreement was updated to reflect the 2017-18 hydrant fee and the rural fire department paying salaries for 10 fireman per month. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman Grant to adopt the revised Rural Fire Handbook. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ITEMS TO NOTE:

The meeting adjourned at 8:12 P.M.

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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:

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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk

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