The City Council met in regular session on May 16, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Wes Lester
Mike Peterson
Brian Lorentz
Rob Bentley
Georgia DeHaas
City employees present were Chief Quantz, Public Works Director Gortsema, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the May 2nd meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Peterson. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to accept the agenda amendments. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Mary Beth Meyers with the Chamber was present to ask permission to use Heritage Square for the Good Sam’s Club welcome. There could be 100-250 RV campers coming through the Grangeville area and they are trying to do some fun things while they are there. The Chamber would like to sponsor a jam session on June 10th from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. They would like to have food booths set up from Thursday through Sunday and she has already talked to the Health Department. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to allow the Grangeville Chamber of Commerce permission to use Heritage Square June 9th -12th for the Good Sam’s Club function. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
John Bennett explained Idaho Forest Group is having a company picnic July 23rd at Pioneer Park, with Rusty Bennett catering the food. He would like permission to allow Rusty to park along East South First Street. Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to allow Rusty Bennett to park his catering trailer on East South First on July 23rd for the company picnic. It was stated if he needs to park anywhere around the perimeter of the park for power, he just needs to coordinate with Public Works Director Gortsema. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Mr. Bennett introduced his two employees that have been attending the Council meetings, explaining that the company is trying to get more involved with community activities and is trying to have a more active face.
Robert Sanders did not attend.
IDAHO COUNTY REQUEST FOR WATER AND SEWER: Councilwoman DeHaas didn’t have a problem with the County not being annexed, but she would not recommend cutting any fees or allowing the in-city rate. Councilman Lester agreed with DeHaas, stating there are people on the other side of the airport that can’t get services because the County doesn’t annex. Councilman Peterson agreed with DeHaas. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to allow the County to not have to annex to hook up to water and sewer but to enforce the rest of the code, so they would pay the buy in fees, hook up fees and if they don’t annex, the out of city rates. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $346,602.37 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.
LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM POOL DONATION: On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester to donate a one day pool pass for those that complete the summer reading program and don’t already have a season pass. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
IDLING VEHICLES: The City received a request from Charles and Janis Scott, asking that the City not allow vehicles to idle unattended on public or private ways. Attorney Green stated there would be significant challenges to enforce and prosecute it on private property. There is a State statute that you can’t leave an unattended vehicle running on a public right of way. The Council acknowledged receipt of letter but did move forward on the request.
BORDER DAYS BEER GARDEN AND BEER LICENSE REQUEST: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to approve the beer garden application submitted by Grangeville Border Days Inc. and to allow Grangeville Country Club to use their license at the rodeo grounds for July 1-4th. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CATERING PERMIT: Councilman Lorentz made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to approve the catering permit submitted by Grangeville Country Club on June 4, 2011 at Sts. Peter and Paul Activity Center. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to allow Snowhaven to surplus the old tables. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SIDEWALK WAIVER: Councilwoman DeHaas made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to give Mt. View Dentistry an indefinite sidewalk waiver at 321 Grangeville Truck Route. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
STEAM ENGINE AT THE COURTHOUSE: Councilman Peterson met with Clyde Hansen, and estimated the cost to be $600.00 and they are requesting $400.00. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to donate $400.00 to the Historical Society for restoration of the steam engine at the Courthouse that the City owns. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Mayor Walker stated the City may want to consider giving the steam engine to the Historical Society or the County.
2011 SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to authorize the Public Works Director to call for bids for the 2011 Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement project. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Personnel Handbook changes are due by June 1, 2011. The CEDA Quarterly Report for January 1 – March 31, 2011 was provided to the Council.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
