City Council met in regular session on September 7, 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, Chief Newman and Attorney Green.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of August 16th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing on the 2020-21 Budget Amendment, the 2021-22 Budget and the 2021-22 new fees and fee increases was held. Kennedy explained the 20-21 budget was amended to use investments to cover the cost of a new heating and air system at the library when the current system failed in July. The 21-22 budget is $8,684,442 and includes using $22 of foregone funds. Water and sewer rates went up less than 5%, however a new fee was created for WWTP lab fees for wastewater E. coli testing. No public comment was received.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Lane to accept the Planning and Zoning Minutes of August 24, 2021. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to grant the conditional use request by Church of the Nazarene to expand Cornerstone Learning Center from the existing Church of the Nazarene building to a new building located on the church property. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ANNEXATION REQUEST BY RAJ CHAHAL: Mayor Lester explained this request was discussed last meeting and the Council wanted to delay a decision to this meeting. This property is currently in the area of impact.
Councilor Winkler stated he didn’t see the direct benefit to annex the property. There is approximately 40 acres to the east that is already in the City but nothing is being developed. Councilor Grant said that was her original thought but now she’s thinking the City has the acres already in the City limits, but this is the City’s one opportunity to expand the city to the west. Councilor Canaday felt this property could be beneficial if and when it gets developed. He felt the Council needed to think about the future and that this property could be used for future expansion.
Councilor Peterson stated if the City does annex the 30 acres, it is west of approximately 40 acres that is already annexed. If this new piece is developed first, where would utilities be? Public Work Director Mager stated there is an Elk Street easement. It could be difficult, as the City would need to decide if we would let them serve just themselves or try to plan for the future and install a bigger line. Mager stated the City is current in this situation and is now having to figure out how to make it work.
Councilor Grant asked if the City couldn’t require that the developer put the lines in? Councilor Winkler stated if there was a plan for the first 40 acres then the City could figure out what to do on the next 30 acres. However, nothing is being developed at this time so it’s hard to decide if you’d make the far west property pay for the size of lines needed in the first 40 acres.
Councilor Farris stated there are a lot of unknowns, but if the property goes to the county to make a decision, he could split it according to the county subdivision rules and the City could end up with septic ponds next to a future nice subdivision. Mager stated the subdivision ordinance was created to allow for orderly growth for the city. Mayor Lester stated the Council is having a hard time because there is about 40 acres of property in the City that could develop. Then you have this property that could have no rules that is on the edge of the city limits.
Councilor Grant stated the City knows Raj isn’t going to build a subdivision. She questioned if he was only asking for annexation because he wants to have it denied so he can split the property. Raj stated that was correct, he didn’t want to annex it, but he can’t split it into more than the two pieces it’s in, at this time.
City Administrator Kennedy explained based on the City subdivision rules, the original parcel could be split into two pieces. He already sold off one piece, so the remaining piece which is approximately 30 acres could be sold as a whole. Raj wants to be able to split the 30 acres without going through the subdivision process. The area of impact agreement with the County states if a subdivision is going to be created in the area of impact, the owner needs to request annexation and then follow the City’s subdivision process.
On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Lane to deny the annexation request submitted by Raj Chahal. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Winkler, Lane, Peterson. NO: Farris, Canaday, Grant. Mayor Lester broke the tie voting no. Motion failed.
Raj Chahal stated he is withdrawing his request for annexation. Raj then asked if he annexed, could he get services? Attorney Green stated the City would consider any request for a subdivision, however a plan would need to be submitted for review.
AMENDED APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2020-21
ORDINANCE NO. 952
(Ordinance No. 952 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 945, THE APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020; APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES THAT ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO IN THE SUM OF $11,000; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Peterson 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, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 952 duly approved and adopted.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2021-22:
ORDINANCE NO. 953
(Ordinance No. 953 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, 2021, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8,684,442.00 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 Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Lane 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, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 953 duly approved and adopted.
SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 279
(Resolution No. 279 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilor Peterson who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilor Winkler.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE ADOPTING A CITY SALARY SCHEDULE.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 279 duly approved and adopted.
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 280
(Resolution No. 280 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilor Peterson who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilor Winkler.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE ADOPTING THE AMENDED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 280 duly approved and adopted.
FOREGONE FUNDS RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 281
(Resolution No. 281 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE DECLARING THE INTENT TO COLLECT $22 IN FOREGONE PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 AND DECLARING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FOREGONE TAXES ARE BEING BUDGETED.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilor Peterson who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilor Canaday.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 281 duly approved and adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to go into Executive Session according to Section 74-206 (e) To consider preliminary negotiations involving trade or commerce. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
The Council returned to regular session. No action was taken.
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
