City Council met in regular session on June 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Beryl Grant
Scott Winkler
Pete Lane
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager, Chief Newman and Attorney Jessup.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of May 15th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Jody Hoogland was present requesting to use Heritage Square on the September 9, 2023 for an outdoor Quilt Walk. Every other year she does a quilt walk and it brings business into the downtown area and it is fun for all the businesses and people attending. She would have a few vendors in Heritage Square. On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Grant to grant Jody Hoogland permission to use Heritage Square on September 9, 2023 for the outdoor quilt walk. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to accept the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Minutes of May 23, 2023. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Discussion occurred on the recommendation from P&Z to allow an animal rescue shelter inside the industrial zone if north of the truck route. The minutes from P&Z were on the public hearing to add an Animal Shelter as an allowed use in the Industrial Zone. Councilor Canaday questioned if a new zone would need to be created since the recommendation from P&Z was to only allow a shelter north of the Grangeville Truck Route. Attorney Jessup stated that would be the cleanest option; however he felt the city could define it in the industrial zone and it would be ok too. Mayor Lester was concerned if the name of the road changes. At one time the highway district talked about moving the truck route. Councilor Grant liked the proposed area a shelter would be allowed in and to have it define in that way. She felt the recommendation was in a good location. Councilor Canaday agreed. Councilor Winkler agreed with the Mayor that the name of the road could change and a different description would be a better option. Councilor Grant felt it wouldn’t change in the Council’s lifetime and could be corrected in the future if it did. Mayor Lester questioned how hard it would be to create a new zone. Attorney Jessup stated it would take the same publication requirements as when we started. Administrator Kennedy felt it would take a bit longer, as she felt the City would need to take the time to really think it through and make adjustments to the industrial zone if a another zone is added to make sure the uses are correct.
POLICY FOR WATER AND SEWER AT THE AIRPORT: Public Works Director Mager stated after Councilor Peterson brought up concerns about changing oil in the hangers, he visited with Mike Cook. Mager felt than hangers were like garages for airplanes and Mike Cook confirmed that. There is only one certified mechanic that can change oil at this time. City staff let the Council know they could stop by the airport office and Cook would bring them on a tour and answer any questions. Mager recommends approving the written policy.
On motion by Councilor Lane, second by Councilor Winkler to adopt the Airport Hanger Policy for water and sewer. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 967
(Ordinance No. 967 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 8 CHAPTER 5 SUBSECTION 19 (8-5-19) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATING TO ANNEXATION AS A CONDITION OF CITY WATER AND/OR SEWER SERVICE; 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 Winkler 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. 967 duly approved and adopted.
SHELTERS IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE: Councilor Lane questioned if cows and horses would be allowed in the shelter and how temporary is defined. Kennedy explained currently cattle and horses are allowed in the industrial zone with limits set by lot size. Councilor Farris asked what is the purpose for the animal shelter? Terri Tackett explained the are looking at small animals such as dog, cat, ferret and rabbits. Their 1.5-acre property isn’t big enough for production animals like pigs, horses or cows. They are looking at pet type animals. As far as temporary, they want to get them adopted out hopefully within 2 months. They try for 1 month, but sometimes it takes longer. Terri stated if they keep more animals, then they can’t help others. They want to get animals moving through the shelter as quickly as possible. Mayor Lester stated if the dogs and cats and other small animals will be inside the building how would the city even know. It is impossible for the city to police. As far as temporary, the City won’t really know how long they will be there, so he wasn’t sure it would be a problem. Councilor Lane questioned if the city needs to limit the number of animals. Terri stated they currently have plans for up to 8 dog runs. They don’t anticipate a huge influx just because they have a shelter. They plan to use best practices for the dogs and cats. Councilor Farris felt it was ok to leave temporary in the definition. During discussion, the definition was changed to exclude “other livestock” as defined in section 10-4b-1.
ORDINANCE NO. 968
(Ordinance No. 968 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 10 CHAPTER 6 SUBSECTION 1 (10-6-1) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATED TO PERMITTED USES WITHIN INDUSTRIAL D ZONE; 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 Winkler 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. 968 duly approved and adopted.
IDAHO INDEPENDENT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT: On motion by Councilor Lane, second by Councilor Grant to authorize signing of the acknowledgement of the Idaho Independent Intergovernmental Authority Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement as approved by the III-A Board of Trustees at the April 25, 2023 meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES:R Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
SEASONS BEER/WINE TRANSFER: On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Canaday to approve the transfer of the beer and wine license from CandT LLC d/b/a Seasons Restaurant to JBEBERT LLC d/b/a Seasons Restaurant pending state approval. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
CATERING PERMIT: Councilor Farris questioned if the beer garden would be fenced. Administrator Kennedy had directed the licensee to contact Alcohol Beverage Control to confirm their requirements. On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the catering permit for The Trails Restaurant & Lounge for 5 days, June 30, 2023 – July 4, 2023 with hours of 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. for the Border Days Street Dance and Beer Garden. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to enter executive session according to Idaho Code 74-206 (e) To consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
TOWERCO 2013 LLC LEASE: On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Farris to authorize signing of the tower lease with TOWERCO 2013 LLC. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Mayor Lester stated there may be a budget tour at Snowhaven.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
