City Council met in regular session on July 3, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Pete Lane
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
Councilmember via phone: Beryl Grant
Councilmembers absent: Scott Winkler
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager, Chief Newman and Attorney Jessup.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of June 19th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Lane to accept the Library Minutes of June 8th and 27th, 2023. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Administrator Kennedy stated the Library worked on updating their collection policy and is continuing to review the “reconsideration of library materials” submitted at this time.
IDA-LEW PLEDGE: City Administrator Kennedy stated the City has been contributing $2,000 annually. Even though budget is not done, her recommendation is to complete the pledge form for $2,000 with a note stating “pending final budget adoption”. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to allow the Tonya to sign the 23-24 pledge for Ida-Lew. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
THE ESTABLISHMENT LIQUOR TRANSFER: On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the transfer of the liquor license from Pacific Park LLC d/b/a The Establishment to Blewett Investments, LLC d/b/a The Establishment. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
SURPLUS: Public Works Director Mager stated the pickup has been stored for about 9 months and we haven’t used it. It is an old police vehicle and has a tommy lift. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to surplus the 2003 Chevy pickup VIN#***276112. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
DEFORD/BRANNAN OUT OF CITY WATER & SEWER REQUEST: Kennedy explained Glenn DeFord and Bryden Brannan are requesting out of city water and sewer service for a home on a parcel of land that is not contiguous to the City. Because it is not contiguous, the council can choose to allow them to hook up without annexation. Mager stated the water main runs along the wastewater plant and the sewer is to the east of the proposed house. Councilor Grant questioned if it would become contiguous when ARF annexes in the future. Mager responded no. On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Canaday to approve the request from Glenn DeFord and Bryden Brannan requesting out of city water and sewer service for a home on a parcel of land that is not contiguous to the City. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to approve the audit engagement letter with Zwygart John & Associates for fiscal year ending 9/30/23 for $20,100. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Budget Meetings – July 10, 11 and 12, 2023 at 6pm
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
