The City Council met in regular session on October 15, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Del Houger
Beryl Grant
Mike Peterson
Shelley Dumas
Wes Lester
Brian Lorentz
City employees present were Chief Drew, Public Works Director McFrederick, Attorney Green and Clerk Kennedy.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the October 1st meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to amend the agenda and add discussion on Phase II Scope of Work for the Wastewater Plant project due to not getting it on the agenda in time. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Rebekah Hosman introduced herself as the new Library Director and explained a couple of her upcoming events.
WWTP PROJECT UPDATE: Public Works Director McFrederick stated the concrete for the building is poured and building materials should be here within the next couple weeks. Mark Mendenhall with the Corp. of Engineers stopped by today to see the progress on the project. TML Construction is a little ahead of schedule and doing a great job. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Pay Request #5 to TML in the amount of $405,045.17. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Change Order #3: The non-potable pipes were originally part of Phase II of the project, but when looking at it closer, it would be better and more cost effective to do these now when the conduit is being laid. On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Change Order #3 for non-potable pipes in the amount of $16,154.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Change Order #4: Councilman Houger made a motion, second by Councilman Peterson to approve Change Order #4 for a solids pumping station in the amount of $254,643.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Mayor Walker stated the changes are a lot of money, but the City is staying within budget. They are being funded using the contingency fund.
Phase II Scope of Work: The list of projects included in the Scope of Work for Phase II are as follows:
• Dewatering Equipment
• Collection System Replacement
• Generator
• Non Potable Water System
• Motor Control Center for Control Building
• Design/CMS/Special Inspection/Observation
• ASCOE/CDBG Grant Administration
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to approve moving forward with Phase II Scope of Work for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to include the list of projects. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BILLS: The bills in the amount of $801,888.38 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.
WATER CLAIM: Camas Prairie Laundry submitted a request for $146.00 due to damaged laundry during the water break on Main Street. Councilwoman Dumas felt Rhea Williams should contact Summit Utility. Mayor Walker felt the City should get a hold of Williams and give them the contact information for Summit Utility Contractors.
RESOLUTION NO. 230
(Resolution No. 230 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Lorentz who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilman Lester.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Dumas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 230 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 879
(Ordinance No. 879 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5-6B-12(C) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE; PROVIDING FOR THE RETENTION OF THE BALANCE OF THE ORDINANCE; 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 Councilman Lorentz, 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: Dumas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 879 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 880
(Ordinance No. 880 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 10-4A-4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATING TO LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION.
On motion by Councilman Houger, 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: Dumas, Houger, Lester, Lorentz, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 880 duly approved and adopted.
SURPLUS: The tractor has been sitting at the shop for about 23 years, not being used and is worth between $500.00-$800.00. The 1993 Chevy pickup is being replaced by the black police department Chevy. On motion by Councilman Lester second by Councilman Peterson to surplus the 1948 Ford Tractor and the 1993 Chevy Pickup ½ ton 4×4. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
TEEN READ PROCLAMATION: Mayor Walker proclaimed October 14-20, 2012 Teen Read Week in Grangeville.
PAWN-SECONDHAND LICENSE: On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lester to approve the pawn-secondhand/junk license for Dottie Prado d/b/a R-Place at 407 East Main Street. 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 for Rookies Sports Bar for the Grand Opening on October 20, 2012 from noon to 2:00 a.m. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
