City Council met in regular session on September 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Pete Lane
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
Beryl Grant
Scott Winkler
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 August 21st were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PUBLIC HEARING #1: A public hearing was held on the request to vacate the alley in Block 5 of the Portland Heights addition as submitted by Matt Brady, Lynzie Sendra, Judy Brackelsberg, John Burkenbine and Randy Fischer.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION: Matt Brady, 1512 Crooks Street stated he and the adjoining property owners are trying to get the alley vacated in Block 5 of the Portland Heights addition. The alley is seldom used until recently, it dead ends into a field of Spencers, there are no utilities in the alley belonging to the city and all adjoining property owners prefer to have the alley vacated to limit travel through the alley. No public comments were received.
On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to vacate the alley in Portland Heights Addition Block 5. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. The hearing closed at 6:05 p.m.
Administrator Kennedy explained there would be an ordinance at the next meeting to adopt which will formally vacate the alley.
PUBLIC HEARING #2: The budget hearing for the 2023-24 budget was held. Michael Sedgwick asked if the budget included a new well and if so, will it increase water pressure. Mager stated the well is included in the budget but it doesn’t increase pressure and at his location he already has the maximum water pressure for the town. The hearing closed at 6:07 p.m.
VISITORS: Mike Cook, Idaho County Airport explained they hope to build a 1,400 square foot pilot lounge. There won’t be much change in water use as they are currently in a leased building by the airport. The project is out to bid right now. If the county can move forward with the build process, they are requesting out of city water and sewer. Public Works Director Mager stated it’s a simple water and sewer service. The City can supply and meet the demands. Mager and Eric Jones reviewed the project for a backflow and it doesn’t look to be a requirement at this time. Water is on north side of airport road while sewer is on the south side. Attorney Jessup stated this property is part of the airport property which makes it exempt from the annexation requirement for water and sewer services. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to allow out of city water and sewer services for a new pilot’s lounge at the airport without annexation. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
Denis Duman, Idaho County Commissioner was present to request out of city water and sewer for the new Sheriff’s Office Complex. The water will connect on north side of airport road. Sewer will go under the road. The Search and Rescue Building has pump station and it will be a pressure system to pump to the main. They will have a grinder pump installed to protect the city. Mager stated he’s been working with the County’s engineer from Great Northern. They are doing all pressure into the city instead of a gravity system. JUB reviewed the plans for water and sewer to make sure everything worked. They ran the model to make sure all was good. JUB felt the city could accommodate the complex in our current situation and after upgrading it will be even better. Attorney Jessup stated this property is part of the airport property which makes it exempt from the annexation requirement for water and sewer services.
On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the request for out of city water and sewer for the new Sheriff’s Office Complex at the airport without annexation. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
Cami Strasser thanked the Council for all they do for the city. A library board member’s term is up and she asked the council to appoint someone that is interested in protecting the children and understands what is being pushed upon kids. She would like to submit Frederick Stevens for upcoming seat and would like to have him considered.
Administrator Kennedy explained if someone is interested in being on the library board, they would contact the library and submit their name for consideration. All names are then provided to the library board to make a recommendation on appointment to the mayor and council. The mayor then appoints a board member with council approval. Attorney Jessup stated according to state statute a library board member appointment to the board shall be made solely upon consideration of the ability of such appointees to serve the interests of the people, without regard to sex, age, race, nationality, religion, disability or political affiliation. The trustee is appointed to the board by the mayor and council. There can be a slate of people submitted to the board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to accept the Planning and Zoning Minutes of August 29, 2023. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The Council then considered the request for a Minor Land Division as submitted by Mike Sedgwick, 1123 N State Street. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Canaday to approve the request submitted by Michael Sedgwick, 1123 N State Street for a minor land division to split Tax #722 into 3 parcels based upon the recommendation from P&Z. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
SURPLUS: Chief Newman stated Administrator Kennedy is looking into an online public surplus option. The company we do the leases through will also pick them up and auction them off. There is a police department in Oregon that is interested in our 2016.
On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Winkler to declare the following three police vehicles surplus. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
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ORDINANCE NO. 969
(Ordinance No. 969 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $13,207,912.00 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATIONS ARE MADE.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Grant 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. 969 duly approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 293
(Resolution No. 293 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 Winkler.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE ADOPTING A CITY SALARY SCHEDULE.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 293 duly approved and adopted.
WRITE OFF ACCOUNTS: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the write offs for year ending 9/30/23 in the amount of $1,893.27. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Public Works Director Mager stated the burned trailer on N Mill Street is in the process of getting cleaned up. Mager had one employee resign.
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
