City Council met in regular session on May 16, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Beryl Grant
Scott Winkler
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
Councilmember teleconference: Pete Lane
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager, and Attorney Green. Chief Newman absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of May 4th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Brennan Wright, Lions Club, was present to request permission to have a beer garden at Heritage Square for Border Days. A lot of the vendors were asking for more excitement and activity at Heritage square. He explained Octoberfest has had a beer garden before but not Border Days. He visited with Octoberfest members to find what worked best and visited with Chief Newman on security. The beer garden will be located in the corner of the covered area. Councilor Peterson asked if they were raising money for any specific projects. Wright said they take the profit and put it into scholarships for high schools. If they have any extra funds, he would like to look at maybe a donation of table/benches for Heritage Square.
On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the Grangeville Lion Club’s beer garden application. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. Motion carried.
On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to approve the catering permit for LightenUp! LLC d/b/a Jungle Gym’s Indoor Play Center & Café for July 1, 2022 – July 4, 2022 from 11am – 10 pm. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. Motion carried.
Buck Weckman introduced himself as a Grangeville resident and Community Plus member that will be attending City meetings and he will report back about City meetings to the Community Plus members.
POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT: City Administrator Kennedy reported the City had 100 calls for service and 36 reports taken. Chief Newman is at the annual Police Chief’s Conference.
BILLS: The bills, in the amount of $206,156.21 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Grant. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. Motion carried.
CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK WAIVER REQUEST AT 222 W MAIN STREET: Public Works Director Mager stated on South Street there is an asphalt curb, no sidewalk and no gutter; however the City doesn’t want a sidewalk along that street and we can’t pull off a curb and gutter. As it is now, it works and it keeps water out of the bay door. On College Street there is an asphalt curb, sidewalk and no gutter. He saw no reason to pull out the sidewalks as they are in good enough condition. Main Street has curb, gutter and sidewalk. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Canaday to accept Mager’s recommendation to waive certain sidewalk, curb and gutter requirements as explained. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. Motion carried.
DISK GOLF FOOT BRIDGE AT LION’S PARK: Public Works Director Mager explained with the high water, the wooden bridge for disc golf came loose and started floating as it was placed on a dirt bank and not on sold rock. It was removed during the flooding. Mager recommended getting rid of it, pouring a concrete pad on the east side and having them use the city’s existing bridge. Mager talked to Kevin Asker who built the bridge and asked if it was ok to permanently remove the bridge. Asker asked if he could have the bridge back. The wood bridge was about 25-30’ from the concrete bridge. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Grant to allow Mager to proceed with his bridge plans as discussed. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. Motion carried.
ICRMP AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS: ICRMP sent out a notice requiring entities to accept or decline the consent to electronic communications. City Administrator Kennedy stated those notices could be sent to her email. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Grant to accept the consent to electronic communications for ICRMP. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. Motion carried.
SURPLUS OLD SLED SHED: Public Works Director Mager explained there is an old civil patrol air shed at the shop. It is a collection area for everything we don’t need and it also sits on the first section of the culvert. Anything the shop needs to keep can be moved to red barn. It is unnecessary and will soon require maintenance. He would like to surplus it. City Administrator Kennedy explained if the value is over $1,000 the City would follow our policy to advertise it in the paper for sealed bids. If less than $1,000, it would be posted at city hall. It was asked if Snowhaven might want it. Kennedy will ask the manager. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Peterson to surplus the old sled shed at the shop. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 285
(Resolution No. 285 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 MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 285 duly approved and adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
