The City Council met in regular session on September 6, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Walker presided:
Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Mike Peterson
Beryl Grant
Amy Farris
Pete Lane
Absent: Wes Lester
City employees present were Public Works Director McFrederick, Clerk Kennedy and Attorney Green. Chief Drew was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order. The minutes of August 15th were approved as presented by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PUBLIC HEARING-FEE INCREASES AND 2016-17 BUDGET HEARING: Clerk Kennedy stated a 3% increase would occur in water and sewer rates, a 3% increase in property taxes and various increases for Snowhaven and the pool. No public present; public hearing closed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilwoman Farris to accept the library minutes from August 11, 2016 and August 16, 2016. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
OCTOBERFEST BEER GARDEN AND CATERING PERMIT: On motion by Councilman Peterson, second by Councilman Grant to approve the beer garden application for Grangeville Merchants and the Catering permit for Grangeville Elks Lodge for Octoberfest on October 8th from 11am to 10:00 pm on south side of Heritage Square in access right of way. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
2016-17 BUDGET DOCUMENTS FOR ADOPTION: Clerk Kennedy read the following documents for adoption as part of the 2016-17 Budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 910
(Ordinance No. 910 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, 2016, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,497,794.00 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 Peterson, second by Councilman Winkler 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, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 910 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 911
(Ordinance No. 911 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 Lane 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, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 911 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 912
(Ordinance No. 912 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 Peterson, second by Councilman Winkler 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, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Ordinance No. 912 duly approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 248
(Resolution No. 248 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Peterson who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilwoman Grant.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN SNOWHAVEN FEES AND ADOPTING SEASON SPECIALS.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 248 duly approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 249
(Resolution No. 249 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Peterson who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilman Lane.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN SWIMMING POOL FEES.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 249 duly approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 250
(Resolution No. 250 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Peterson who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilwoman Grant.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANGEVILLE ADOPTING THE PUBLIC WORKS 20 STEP SALARY SCALE.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Lane, Grant, Peterson. NO: none. The motion passed. Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 250 duly approved and adopted.
Mayor Walker thanked the department heads and the Council for putting forth all their effort during the budget process.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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Bruce Walker – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
