City Council met in regular session on September 3, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Dylan Canaday
Scott Winkler
Jared Andrews
Wyatt Perry
Amy Farris
Beryl Grant
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Chief Newman and Attorney Jessup. Public Works Director Mager absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of August 19th were approved as presented by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Perry. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PUBLIC HEARING #1 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY2024: Mayor Lester opened the public hearing on the budget amendment. City Administrator Kennedy explained the budget amendment is to use additional investments in Library to cover two line items that were not originally budgeted. Additional Webb investments will be used in General for the purchase of the fire attack truck and in Recreation fund for the $30,000 toward the pavilion. No public comments were received. The hearing was declared closed.
PUBLIC HEARING #2 BUDGET HEARING ON NEW FEES AND FEE INCREASE FOR FY25 AND FY25 BUDGET: Mayor Lester opened the public hearing on the new fees, fee increases over 5% and the FY25 budget. City Administrator Kennedy reviewed the proposed new fees and fee increases over 5% for Snowhaven, building permit fees and swimming pool fees and then reviewed additional fee increases under 5%. The proposed FY25 budget total was outlined. No public comments were made. The hearing was declared closed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The following committee reports were presented.
• POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT: Chief Newman reported the City had 128 calls for service and 30 reports taken for July 2024. Chief Newman attended the police chief conference in Boise. Since the department is fully staffed, they have been sending employees to training and using vacation time. They have the stripes off the surplus vehicles, pictures taken and are getting ready to auction them. They are excited school is in session and have started school traffic.
• SNOWHAVEN COMMITTEE UPDATE: The committee met to try to come up with an idea to have the maintenance shop, rental shop and ski patrol attached to the lodge. They are working with Wemhoff Architecture and will get construction estimates soon.
• SNOWHAVEN COMMITTEEE MINUTES: On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Canaday to accept the Snowhaven Committee minutes of August 22, 2024. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
• WEMHOFF ARCHITECTURE AGREEMENT: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to authorize signing the revised agreement with Wemhoff Architecture for architecture services for the revised project to add on to the existing lodge instead of a standalone shop. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Grant, Perry, Andrews. NO: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion passed.
CLEARWATER WELL COMPLETION BIDS: City Administrator stated the project should be within budget. On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Perry to award the bid for Clearwater Well Completion to Knife River – Mountain West for $2,515,000 contingent upon Rural Development approval. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Canaday, Farris, Winkler, Grant, Perry, Andrews. NO: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion passed.
AMENDED APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 2023-24:
ORDINANCE NO. 976
(Ordinance No. 976 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 969, THE APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023; APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES THAT ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO IN THE SUM OF $53,050; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Canaday 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: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 976 duly approved and adopted.
APPROPRIATION BILL 2024-25:
ORDINANCE NO. 977
(Ordinance No. 977 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, 2024, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $13,280,361.00 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 Winkler, 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: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Ordinance No. 977 duly approved and adopted.
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 299
(Resolution No. 299 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilor Winkler who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilor Canady.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE ADOPTING THE AMENDED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 299 duly approved and adopted.
RECORDS DESTRUCTION RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 300
(Resolution No. 300 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilor Winkler who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilor Perry.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Lester then declared Resolution No. 300 duly approved and adopted.
ITEMS TO NOTE: City Administrator Kennedy and Attorney Jessup will not be at the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:29 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
