City Council met in regular session on January 18, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Pete Lane
Beryl Grant
Scott Winkler
Amy Farris
Councilmembers absent: Dylan Canaday
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 January 3rd were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Winkler. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Public Works Director Bob Mager reported the department plowed snow, worked on pothole repair and installed a new water and sewer service. With three plow trucks plowing and hauling snow, they put on 1140 miles. That doesn’t include the sander, loader or any other equipment.
POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT: Chief Newman reported the City had 183 calls for service and 25 reports taken. The department has been busy with weather related calls.
ELECTION FOLLOW-UP PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Peterson to nominate Scott Winkler as president of the Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Councilor Peterson, seconded by Councilor Farris to accept the consent agenda as presented.
1. Approve the applications submitted by the following businesses for liquor license, wine and/or beer license by the drink and/or by the package, pending State approval.
Cloninger’s Inc d/b/a Cloninger’s Marketplace
Camas Lanes LLC d/b/a Camas Lanes
Jim’s Market Inc. d/b/a Cash & Carry Foods
BPOE #1825 Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825
Grangeville Pizza Factory Inc d/b/a Pizza Factory
J Perez LLC d/b/a Melting Pot Café
Ceresero Corp. d/b/a Palenque Mexican Restaurant
CandT LLC d/b/a Seasons Restaurant
Pacific Park LLC d/b/a The Establishment
Triangle Tavern LLC d/b/a Triangle Tavern
Susan K. Kutner d/b/a The Gallery Bistro
LightenUp! LLC d/b/a Jungle Gym’s Indoor Play Center & Cafe
The Rib Guy and Gal LLC d/b/a The Rib Guy & Gal
Three Mile Group LLC d/b/a Three Mile
J Perez LLC d/b/a The Trails Restaurant & Lounge
Grangeville Border Days Inc d/b/a Grangeville Border Days
2. Approve the catering permit for Grangeville Country Club for Chocolate Fantasy at 330 South B Street on March 19, 2022 from 5pm – 11:30 pm
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
BILLS: The bills, in the amount of $221,841.13 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
FOREST SERVICE MOVE AND LETTER FROM ANDREW LANE: Mayor Lester explained the City received a letter from Andrew Lane voicing his concern over the Forest Service pulling the district office from Grangeville and asking the City to pose pushback and hard questions to the forest supervisor.
Councilor Grant agreed with everything Andrew says. The City had a task force years ago and we were told it was happening and even though we voiced our concerns, it didn’t make a difference. Mayor Lester stated he’s sad they are moving out of Grangeville and agrees with Andrew. The City could write a letter stating we are opposed to them moving but didn’t know if it will do anything. Councilor Winkler wasn’t sure if a letter would have any weight but felt it wouldn’t hurt to write one. Councilor Grant stated years ago when they were moving to Kamiah they said it wouldn’t cost much but they’ve spent a fortune on new buildings. Councilor Lane stated they will spend a lot of money rehabilitating existing facilities. They may save money on the rent but they will be putting a bunch of money into the facility. Councilor Grant felt a letter wouldn’t hurt. City Administrator Kennedy will draft a letter for the Council to sign.
AMENDMENT #1 WATER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WITH J-U-B ENGINEERS: City Administrator explained this is an amendment to the Water tank agreement to include the additional environment assessment work required by Rural Development. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Winkler to approve Amendment No. 1 Approve for $15,804 for an Environmental Assessment for the EJCDC Grangeville Water System Improvements Agreement dated July 6, 2021 with J-U-B Engineers. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMNT FOR SEWER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WITH J-U-B ENGINEERS: Kennedy explained this is the first EJCDC agreement for sewer and includes the additional environment assessment work required by Rural Development. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the EJCDC Grangeville Sewer System Improvements Agreement for Sewer Environmental Work in the amount of $10,077 with J-U-B Engineers. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
21-22 GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREMEENT WITH J-U-B ENGINEERS: Kennedy explained this is the agreement for general services with J-U-B and is based off what we have budgeted. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Farris to approve the 21-22 General Engineering Services Agreement with J-U-B Engineers in the amount of $9,149. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to declare surplus the remaining old 4 SCBA’s and 24 air bottles. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
DONATION OF FIRE SURPLUS: Public Works Director Mager explained Shelley/Firth fire station burned down and lost a tremendous amount of equipment and he’d like to offer it to them. If they don’t want, then he could donate to small entities that may need them. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to donate the remaining old 4 SCBA’s and 24 air bottles to City of Shelley/Firth Fire Department or any other public entity rather than posting for sale using the surplus policy. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
