City Council met in regular session on January 17, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Beryl Grant
Scott Winkler
Dylan Canaday
Councilmembers absent: Pete Lane
Amy Farris
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager, Chief Newman. Attorney Jessup absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of January 3rd were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Terri Tackett, Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) explained they have transferred 993 animals to other shelters. They were able to spay and neuter 299 in 2022. They are currently renting a barn by Tackett’s saw shop but it’s not enough space. They are looking to purchase 1 acre of land so they have a facility. They would like to have property available close to the pound so they can collaborate with the jail/sheriff’s office and city police. They would like the city to take time to consider the request and see if/what is available and then get back to them.
Kim Wolfrum stated the facility they are trying to build is to help with the problem of too many cats. Without having a facility and site, nothing will change; it’ll just keep going on as it has for the last 30 years. ARF has realized they don’t need to be a full-service facility; they need to be a transfer site. If they are friendly cats and puppies they transfer to other shelters. Feral cats and older dogs aren’t so lucky.
Councilor Canaday questioned how they came up with 1 acre. Terri explained they did some planning and had architect services in the past few years. Originally it was for 2 acres but they discovered they didn’t need that big of building or could afford it so they are looking at options. They are looking to collaborate with the county so they could utilize the shelter and possibly get inmate help on caring for the animals.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Public Works Director Mager stated there was a big leak on North Street where there was a split in the main. The line is fixed however pavement will be completed in the summer after it settles. The sewer was fixed and a cleanout installed in the alley behind State Farm and the number of connections on the line confirmed. Spencer well passed on the water samples and will go online this week. He is working with JUB on sewer project plans. They are at 30% completion, trying to get costs figured and looking at future expansion. A few years ago a sewer line in the alley up by Ed Hines was installed and now that the new house is completed, the sewer clean out is installed. They are working on cleaning up leaves.
POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT: Chief Newman reported the City had 104 calls for service and 24 reports taken for December 2022. Officer Pittman will start taking shifts this week as he’s completed FTO.
BEER & WINE: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second be Councilor Grant to approve the consent agenda as presented pending state approval.
Camas Lanes LLC d/b/a Camas Lanes
Riggins Whitewater Market, Inc. d/b/a Cash & Carry Foods
CHS Inc d/b/a CHS Primeland
Cloninger’s Inc d/b/a Cloninger’s Marketplace
Malhi & Bal LLC d/b/a Depot Express
Pacific Park LLC d/b/a The Establishment
Family Dollar Inc d/b/a Family Dollar #32040
Susan K. Kutner d/b/a The Gallery Bistro
Grangeville Border Days Inc d/b/a Grangeville Border Days
Grangeville Depot LLC d/b/a Grangeville Depot
BPOE #1825 Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825
LightenUp! LLC d/b/a Jungle Gym’s Indoor Play Center & Cafe
J Perez LLC d/b/a Melting Pot Café
Par Hawaii LLC d/b/a nomnom
Ceresero Corp. d/b/a Palenque Mexican Restaurant
Grangeville Pizza Factory Inc d/b/a Pizza Factory
Rae Brothers Sporting Goods, Inc d/b/a Rae Brothers Sporting Goods
The Rib Guy and Gal LLC d/b/a The Rib Guy & Gal
CandT LLC d/b/a Seasons Restaurant
J Perez LLC d/b/a The Trails Restaurant & Lounge
Triangle Tavern LLC d/b/a Triangle Tavern
Three Mile Group LLC d/b/a Three Mile
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
BILLS: The bills, in the amount of $212,496.76 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Cameron Arial, Clearwater Financial, is the municipal advisor for the City’s interim financing and Cameron called in to the meeting to be available for any questions relating to the adoption of the water and sewer revenue bonds and water and sewer bond anticipation note.
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 963
(Ordinance No. 963 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A WATER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2023, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,400,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING THE BOND; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BOND; ESTABLISHING FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING COVENANTS RELATING TO THE BOND; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BOND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to waive the three readings and read the ordinance by title only. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none.
The Ordinance was read by title only.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to adopt Ordinance No. 963 and move for its passage and adoption. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 963 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 964
(Ordinance No. 964 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SEWER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2023, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,400,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING THE BOND; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BOND; ESTABLISHING FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING COVENANTS RELATING TO THE BOND; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BOND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to waive the three readings and read the ordinance by title only. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The Ordinance was read by title only.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to adopt Ordinance No. 964 and move for its passage and adoption. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 964 duly approved and adopted.
WATER AND SEWER BAN RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 288
(Resolution No. 288 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 Canaday.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE PENDING THE ISSUANCE OF A WATER REVENUE BOND; PROVIDING A FORM OF THE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AND THE INTEREST THEREON; PROVIDING TERMS, COVENANTS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 288 duly approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 289
(Resolution No. 289 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 Canaday.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE PENDING THE ISSUANCE OF A SEWER REVENUE BOND; PROVIDING A FORM OF THE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AND THE INTEREST THEREON; PROVIDING TERMS, COVENANTS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 289 duly approved and adopted.
SECONDHAND STORE LICENSE: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the secondhand store license for Sherry Jolliff d/b/a Sherry’s Closet Treasure Thrift Store. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ADA PARKING SPACE AT GEMS: Public Works Director Mager met with Jared and Ty from Mountain View School District to review their request for an ADA parking space on S. Idaho. They would like to move the current ADA space from Court Street to S. Idaho where the ADA entrance is at the office. Court Street is too congested with the bus loading zones. It would be an unrecognized space by the City so the City won’t be able to enforce it. The school would be responsible for all costs. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Grant to allow an ADA parking space for Mountain View #244 on S. Idaho to meet State requirements, cover all costs and that it is unrecognized by the City. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PFAS COST RECOVERY SYSTEM: Public Works Director Mager stated PFAS has been around since the 1930s and is a compound that is found in carpet, furniture, Teflon and other items and it doesn’t go away. The compound was originally found in aircraft fire fighting foam, for example at Fairchild Air base. There is a national concern if it’s ever discovered in water systems. Idaho Rural Water and National Rural Water has a law firm that is representing them. The City can join the cost recovery system, but it doesn’t cost the City. If a lawsuit occurs, the law firm takes fees out of the settlement, prior to the funds being issued to the City. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Canaday to join Idaho Rural Water Association and the PFAS Cost Recovery Program. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CATERING PERMIT: On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Canaday to approve the catering permit for Grangeville Country Club to cater Chocolate Fantasy at 330 S B Street on March 18, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
T BAILEY CONTRACT: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Winkler to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with T Bailey Inc. in the amount of $1,795,150 for the water tank project. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
THE BANCORP LEASES FOR TWO POLICE VEHICLE: On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Peterson to authorize the mayor to sign the lease with The Bancorp for the two new 2022 Ford police vehicles. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
PUBLIC WORKS PICKUP: Public Works Director Mager stated he had been working with Joe at Gortsema Motors to find a new pickup but Joe couldn’t find one within budget. Mager started having him look for used and then Mager found a used one in Spokane that he was going to go look at. Today Joe talked to Mager and he had one arrive that is brand new and only $14.00 over budget he would like authorization to purchase. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to authorize purchase of a PW pickup as budgeted. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Winkler, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
