City Council met in regular session on January 2, 2024 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
Scott Winkler
Jared Andrews
Wyatt Perry
Councilmember via phone: Beryl Grant
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 December 18th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
OUTGOING COUNCILORS: Councilor Lane appreciated all he has learned for the last 9 years. There are fine people working in the city and the Council is headed in a positive direction.
Mike Peterson researched the city property by the airport and found a copy of the 2008 proposed Clearwater plat and provided it to the City for future platting ideas.
Mayor Lester stated Councilor Peterson joined the council in 2008 and during that time served on the AIC board for 7 years. Councilor Lane was asked to fill a vacant term and has been on the Council since August of 2014. They were both thanked for their service with a certificate of appreciation.
OATHS OF OFFICE: At this time the following newly elected officials of the City of Grangeville, Councilors Amy Farris, Jared Andrews and Wyatt Perry were sworn into office by City Administrator Kennedy and the official oaths were duly executed and filed. Each one was then presented with a Certificate of Election.
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL: A motion was made by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Canaday to nominate Councilor Winkler, President of the Council. Nominations were closed. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. The motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Councilor Winkler, seconded by Councilor Farris to accept the consent agenda as presented.
1. Approve the following Boards and Commissions:
Library Board: Brennan Wright (2024), Nancy Moser (2027), Stacy Stone (2025),
Betty Nafziger (2028), Bridget Arnzen (2026), Dylan Canaday (liaison)
Planning and Zoning Commission: Michael Cook (2026), Yolanda Stout (2026),
Kevin Asker (2024), Dan Gautney (2026), Brian Perry (2024), Lee Spencer (2024),
Graydon Galloway (2024)
ADA Committee: Councilmembers Andrews and Grant, Lynda Fox, Mark Gravatt
Technical Review Committee: Mike Sturdevant, Tim Kaschmitter and Fire Chief Perry,
Police Chief Newman, Brian Lorentz, Joe Bonn, City Administrator Kennedy
Administrative and Personnel Committee: Beryl Grant, Scott Winkler, Amy Farris
CEDA Representative – Dylan Canaday
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. The motion passed.
LIBRARY CODE AMENDMENT:
ORDINANCE NO. 974
(Ordinance No. 974 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 2 CHAPTER 2 SUBSECTIONS 2 (ORD. 486, 12-20-1976), 5 (1959 CODE; AMD. ORD. 486, 12-20-1976) AND 8 (1959 CODE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE TITLED LIBRARY BOARD; AMENDING THE LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT, TERM, AND REMOVAL TO BE CONSISTENT WITH IDAHO CODE; AMENDING THE FREQUENCY AND CONTENT OF REPORTS FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD; 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 Winkler, second by Councilor Canaday 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: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 974 duly approved and adopted.
TRAFFIC STUDY- FOR STOP SIGN ON N C AT THE INTERSECTION OF N C AND CUNNIGNHAM: Councilor Grant clarified Chief Newman recommended
Chief Newman stated the school district has a bus stop there so it’s a very busy area before and after school. They use the traffic trailer with no display to keep track of counts, tracking speeds, how many vehicles and times of all traffic. The radar doesn’t display but it is tracking all vehicles through the area. They move the trailer to get numbers from all directions. Based upon the traffic survey, Chief Newman felt placing a stop sign at the intersection of North C and Cunningham to control north bound traffic on North C Street would have a positive impact on motorist safety and traffic control.
Councilor Perry questioned if you can see which direction shows a speeding problem. Chief Newman stated most vehicles are under the speed limit but it’s really the volume of traffic and not stopping at the intersection. The stop sign will help with that. If approved, the police department will monitor it and the city will put out message online about the new sign.
On motion by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Winkler to add a stop sign at north bound C street and Cunningham. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
TRAFFIC STUDY- FOR STOP SIGN ON JEFFERSON AT THE INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON AND S D: Based upon the traffic survey, Chief Newman felt placing a stop sign at the intersection of Jefferson and S D Streets to control west bound traffic on Jefferson Street would have a positive impact on motorist safety and traffic control. Trailer took stats from Jefferson.
On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Winkler to place stop sign on west bound Jefferson at the intersection of South D Street. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
PAWN, SECONDHAND & JUNK STORE LICENSES: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to approve the applications submitted by the following business for pawn, secondhand & junk store licenses.
Brian Perry d/b/a B & B Bargain Store
Bill Gaul d/b/a Gaul’s Getaway
Syringa General Hospital Foundation d/b/a Syringa Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Craig & Rhonda Clovis d/b/a Sissys Thrift
Sherry Joliff d/b/a Sherry’s Closet Treasure Thrift Store
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Mager stated he will retire from the fire department with 30 years on February 29, 2024.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
