The City Council met in regular session on October 5, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Michael Peterson
Brian Lorentz
Wes Lester
Georgia DeHaas
Councilmember absent:
Linda Aiken
City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Chief Sedam, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy.
The meeting was called to order.
AGENDA AMENDMENT: none
MINUTES: The minutes of the September 21st regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Peterson. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Tera Hill with the Horizon Recreation Committee explained that Phase I of underground power at Pioneer Park has been completed and now Avista needs to know what name should be on the account. An estimate of $83.00 for 13 trees at 6 hours per day for 31 days was given by Jeff Scott at Avista. Councilwoman DeHaas felt the account should be in the City’s name and as a City donation as thanks for the Horizon Committee’s hard work. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to put the new Avista meter at Pioneer Park in the City’s name and that the City would pay the cost of the power for the Christmas lights. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Ray Aiken explained that his lot doesn’t have a sidewalk on part of Monroe. It is a dead end street and he doesn’t want a sidewalk since he parks all his vehicles there. The existing sidewalk on that street raises and settles throughout the winter. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to give Ray and Ellen Aiken, 1404 Scott, a waiver of sidewalks on Monroe Street until such time as Monroe Street is developed and extended. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Ben McLean did not attend.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 142 calls for service. There were 94 cases written, 21 misdemeanor arrests, 4 felony arrest, 40 citations, 19 written warnings issued, 7 dogs and 4 cats handled. The Police and Animal Control Report for September 2009 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Officer Nichols started the Policy Academy today.
On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Peterson to accept the Library Board Minutes of September 24, 2009. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Clerk Kennedy reported on the ICCTFOA conference she attended in September. In addition, of the accounts that have been turned over to collections, 17% has been collected.
WATER BOND AND PAT WEBB: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to waive the water bond fee, one time only for this activation of water on Pat Webb’s property at 103 W North 7th. Councilman Lorentz explained that this fee wavier is only for the activation of his account currently. If he turns his water on in the future, he will then need to pay the monthly bond fee. Motion carried, Councilwoman DeHaas voting no. Attorney Green will draft an agreement between Mr. Webb and the City.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Walker proclaimed November as National American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Grangeville.
Mayor Walker proclaimed October 4 – 10th, 2009 as National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Week in the City of Grangeville.
2010 SEWER PROJECT: On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester to authorize and approve the contract with J-U-B to provide engineering services for the 2010 sewer line replacement project. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
HANDICAP RAMP REQUEST: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to grant Sts. Peter and Paul Parish permission to have a temporary handicap ramp in the setback on South B Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ALLEY CONNECTING NORTH FLORENCE AND BOULEVARD BETWEEN EAST NORTH 2ND AND EAST NORTH 3RD: Public Works Director Gortsema explained that Bob Sandlund and Dick Artley prefer to have the alley returned to its previous condition before the sewer project, which was grass. Mr. Sandlund has done the prep work and will keep it watered. The neighbors to the east of Mr. Artley don’t have a problem with the surface of the alley but have a problem with Mr. Sandlund blocking it with firewood, which is a different issue. Sandy Cuthbert has expressed an issue with having the alley blocked. She understands it, but doesn’t agree with it. Councilwoman DeHaas made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to authorize temporary alley closure on the east end of the alley connecting North Florence and North Boulevard Streets between East North 2nd Street and East North 3rd Street to allow grass to be planted and established. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
TITLE VI COORDINATOR: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to designate the City Clerk as the Title VI Coordinator. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
RESOLUTION NO. 218
(Resolution No. 218 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO FORMALLY ADOPTING A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Lester who made a motion to waive the reading of the Discrimination Complaint Procedure, Exhibit A, and move for its adoption. Second by Councilman Lorentz.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 218 duly approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 219
(Resolution No. 219 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO FORMALLY ADOPTING A NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilwoman DeHaas who made a motion to waive the reading of the Non-Discrimination Policy Statement, Exhibit A, and move for its adoption. Second by Councilman Lorentz.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 219 duly approved and adopted.
HERCO COLD MIX BILL: On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Houger to approve the Herco bill for cold mix for $10,187.06. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
