City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Pete Lane
Beryl Grant
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
Scott Winkler
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager and Attorney Green. Chief Newman absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of June 21st were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Myrna Blackburn was present to find out what is available for senior citizens and to find out why the government doesn’t provide a senior center. She stated she’s always been active. The Super 8 pool is not available during the summer. She would like to get more involved with volunteer work or go and do things. She already tried the senior center but they are not the government and although they play cards, she felt they acted like they were a higher class. She was told to find her own team to play with and she didn’t know who. She felt the government should be involved running or offering services. Councilor Grant felt she didn’t give the senior center enough of a chance and felt it was a matter of continuing to meet people. The Veterans Center plays cribbage and they are always looking for volunteers to help them, along with the Christian Church and Kids Klub. There are numbers places to volunteer – the Chamber visitor center, Syringa Thrift Store, City Library and Food Bank to name a few, or she could pay for a membership at the gym to exercise.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Grant to accept the Planning and Zoning Minutes of June 22, 2021. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Farris to approve the variance for Clint Nau and Marcella McColloch-Nau at 415 N Idaho to build a 6’ deep covered porch that would encroach 16’ into the required 20’ setback with the new covered area no closer to the street than the existing steps leading to the front door. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
Attorney Green reviewed the description for Court Street and it is reserved on the deed. There is an ingress/egress and utility easement. The property could utilize Elk and Court access. Residential property is approximately 35 acres. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Farris to approve the variance for Raj Chahal to sell the residential portion of his 44.8 acres west of South E Street, between the Old Dump Road and Highway 95 as one piece. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
Mayor Lester explained the commercial portion is roughly 9 acres. Public Works Director Mager stated he agreed with Planning and Zoning’s recommendation, there are too many variables for commercial splits. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Peterson to deny the variance for Raj Chahal to sell the commercial portion of his 44.8 acres west of South E Street, between the Old Dump Road and Highway 95 as three pieces. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 949
(Ordinance No. 949 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE; 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 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: Canaday, Farris, Lane, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 949 duly approved and adopted.
JUB AGREEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVMENTS: On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Lane to approve the JUB Engineers contract for design for the water system improvements project. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Lane, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Budget Meetings – July 13, 14 and 15, 2021 at 6pm.
Mayor Lester thanked Border Days committee member Councilor Winkler for a great event and thanked Fire Chief Mager for making the call to ban fireworks.
SNOWHAVEN TOUR: The meeting ended with a tour of the Snowhaven facility with Manager Gabe Forsmann and Scott Wasem.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
