The City Council met in regular session on September 2, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Mike Peterson
Beryl Grant
Pete Lane
Scott Winkler
Shelley Dumas
Wes Lester
City employees present were Chief Drew, Attorney Green, Public Works Director McFrederick and Clerk Kennedy.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the August 18th meeting were approved by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BUDGET HEARING: Clerk Kennedy reviewed the proposed budget. No public comments were made and the hearing closed at 7:36 p.m.
VISITORS: Dave Wimer and Kevin Barger were present to discuss a proposed batting cage at the Lions Park. Recently Kyle Kellum donated a batting cage with a $1,000 value to the youth baseball program. They met with Public Works Director McFrederick and for the location decided the best area would be between the basketball court and skateboard park. It’s a slightly dead area not currently being used. The net would come down at that end of the summer but they would need a permanent cage around the area to protect the net. The cage would be a chain link fence and poured concrete for a floor. They would like approval from the Council on the location. It would be locked up when not in use. Councilwoman Grant asked if youth baseball would be taking on the maintenance of the batting cage. Kevin Barger said yes and they ultimately would like to have a little building in the enclosure to store the hitting machines and supplies.
Mayor Walker stated the Council would take a look at the location and get back to them at the next meeting for a decision.
REQUEST TO CLOSE WEST SOUTH 1ST: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to allow Grangeville Christian Church to close West South 1st Street on September 14th from 10am-4pm. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Council received copies of the minutes from June, July and August 2014. Councilman Lester had a comment in the August minutes that the turnouts were not cut to purchase a bench.
ORDINANCE NO. 891
(Ordinance No. 891 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, 2014, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,426,922.00 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 Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman 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: Dumas, Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 891 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 892
(Ordinance No. 892 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8-5-3-1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE RELATING TO SEWER RATES; PROVIDING FOR INCREASE IN SEWER RATES AND INCREASING THE RATES OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE; PROVIDING FOR THE RETENTION OF THE REMAINDER OF SECTION 8-5-3; PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Lester 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, Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 892 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 893
(Ordinance No. 893 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8-5-5 OF THE GRANGEVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO METER RATES; INCREASING METER RATES BY A THREE PERCENT (3%) RATE; REPEALING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION.
On motion by Councilman Lester, 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, Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 893 duly approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 242
(Resolution No. 242 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Lester who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilman Peterson.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN SNOWHAVEN FEES AND ADOPTING SEASON SPECIALS.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Dumas, Winkler, Lester, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 242 duly approved and adopted.
Mayor Walker thanked the department heads for the effort that was put into the budget. It was very appreciated.
ITEMS TO NOTE:
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
