City Council met in regular session on June 20, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Mike Peterson
Beryl Grant
Pete Lane
Amy Farris
Wes Lester
Councilmembers absent:
City employees present were Public Works Director McFrederick, Chief Drew, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of June 6th were approved as presented by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Melinda Hall and Nancy Asker were present to discuss ideas for Octoberfest and hoping to set the one day event for Saturday October 22nd. They would like to have events on Main Street in the block in front of Heritage Square. They hope to have wiener dog races and Kristi Kingma has a mini dog show. They would like to have a beer garden on South State use Heritage Square for food vendors and activities.
They would like to block off Main Street between State and College for a half day or so and use Heritage Square. The Merchants would be doing the event but they are under the Chamber’s insurance. After discussion, the beer garden is a general yes consensus for State Street and then use of Heritage Square for the event. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to allow the Merchant Committee to move forward with plans for Octoberfest on October 22nd using Heritage Square, shutting down Main Street between College and State for 3 or 4 hours, and closing State Street between Main and South 1st. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. They should get together and talk to the Police Chief and then report back to the Council.
Jessica Austad was present to introduce herself as the newly hired Ida-Lew Specialist. She will first be working with existing small businesses in the area. Her office is located above the post office.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The department had 37 cases written, 24 citations, 5 written warnings and 117 calls for service for May 2016. The Police and Animal Control Report for May 2016 was accepted on motion by Councilman Peterson second by Councilman Lane. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The Fire Department Report for May 2nd, 9th and 23rd, 2016 was accepted on motion by Councilman Peterson second by Councilwoman Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $145,519.50 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
TREE IN RIGHT OF WAY: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to approve the request by Marilyn McCarty, 1409 Scott Street to remove the spruce tree in the right of way. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
FIRE CHIEF TACKETT RESIGNATION: After 30 years on the fire department, Dan is planning to resign in July. On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant to accept the resignation by Fire Chief Dan Tackett, effective 7/11/16. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
NEWLY APPOINTED FIRE CHIEF MAGER: Mayor Walker with Council approval appointed Bob Mager as the new Fire Chief. On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Mayor’s appointment of Bob Mager as the new Fire Chief, effective 7/12/16. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CATERING PERMIT: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman Farris to approve the catering permit for Grangeville Country Club at Border Days Arena, July 1-July 3, 2016, 4pm-12am. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PERSONNEL HANDBOOK: Clerk Kennedy explained she is in the process of working with ICRMP to update the personnel handbook with required law change. She has already met with Jim McNall from ICRMP twice to review the handbook and make the necessary changes. Once a completed draft is available, a meeting will be scheduled to review all the changes. After the handbook is adopted, the City can the join the discount program which will require employees to participate in a review of the handbook; after which the City can receive a 5% discount on rates.
ORDINANCE VACATION OF 8’ OF ALLEY:
ORDINANCE NO. 908
(Ordinance No. 908 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF THE WEST 8 FEET OF THE DEDICATED ALLEY RUNNING NORTH/SOUTH IN BLOCK 9 OF THE LEWISTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE; RESERVING AN EASMENT IN THE VACATED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE FOR ACCESS TO ANY PUBLIC UTILITIES; PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO THE ADJACENT OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO SAID VACATION TO BE PAID BY THE PETITIONER IN RELATION TO SUCH REQUESTED VACATION.
Councilwoman Grant asked about the 2’ of deck that was to be removed. Public Works Director McFrederick explained he found a pin and was able to measure and there is actually 4” to spare, so the deck is ok as is.
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman 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: Farris, Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 908 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE VACATION OF 5’ SOUTH D STREET RIGHT OF WAY
ORDINANCE NO. 909
(Ordinance No. 909 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF THE EAST 5 FEET OF THE RIGHT OF WAY RUNNING NORTH/SOUTH ON D STREET ALONG BLOCK 9 OF THE LEWISTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE; PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN A QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE ADJACENT OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO SAID VACATION TO BE PAID BY THE PETITIONER IN RELATION TO SUCH REQUESTED VACATION.
On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lester 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: Farris, Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 909 duly approved and adopted.
MORETON INVESTMENT UPDATE: Clerk Kennedy explained she just had a review with Moreton Asset Management. Based upon rates from January 2016 – May 2016, and then comparing the same number of funds in the Moreton investments vs State Investment Pool, the City was able to make approximately $14,619.36 more in interest.
ITEMS TO NOTE:
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
