The City Council met in regular session on December 19, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Vanderwall presided:
Councilmembers present:
James Zehner
Brian Lorentz
Jane Kissinger
Bruce Walker
Wes Lester
Georgia DeHaas
City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Chief Sedam, Attorney Albers and Clerk Kennedy.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the December 5th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Zehner to approve the Snowhaven Minutes from December 7, 2005 as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lester to approve Bodiford pay request #7 in the amount of $148,498.46. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Kissinger moved, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to accept the following items as part of the consent agenda.
A. Approve the applications submitted by the following businesses for pawn, secondhand
and junk store licenses.
Ralph Martin d/b/a Martin’s Antiques
Milton Perry d/b/a/ B & B Bargain Store
B. Approve the Annual Street Finance report and authorize publication (copy attached and
incorporated herein, page 71).
Roll call vote on the motion.
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilwoman Kissinger Yes
The motion passed.
BILLS: The bills, including Bodiford Pay Request #7 in the amount of $148,498.46 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Payroll Fund $ 44,602.00
General Fund $ 59,750.08
Street Fund $ 39,588.11
Library Fund $ 2,811.44
Library Memorial Fund $ 557.61
Recreation Fund $ 1,857.63
Snowhaven Fund $ 2,671.73
Medical Insurance Fund $ 13,725.86
Water Fund $466,260.45
Sewer Fund $ 31,261.86
Sanitation Fund $ 35,414.01
MEETING CHANGE: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner to change the January meetings to January 3rd and January 23rd due to the holidays. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
BEER LICENSE TRANSFER: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to approve the beer license transfer for Hawkins Sports Inc d/b/a Rae Brothers. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
NATIONAL FOREST COUNTIES AND SCHOOLS COALITION: The Coalition is working toward protecting the timber dollars support in Western States for schools and rural county communities. On motion by Councilwoman Kissinger, second by Councilman Lester to direct the Mayor to sign the support letter for National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SURPLUS: Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Zehner to surplus the 1993 Chevy S10 pickup currently at the Wastewater Plant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ARMORY PROPERTY LINES: Public Works Director Gortsema explained that the National Guard has been upgrading the Armory and has done a land survey, only to find that the building is located on State property and the City’s Rodeo Grounds. They would like to adjust their East and Northeast property line to show what they are currently using, by moving their property approximately 20 feet on the East and then dedicating 20 feet on the West back to the City, which is currently the City’s access road to the rodeo grounds. The work will be handled through the State Land Board. Attorney Albers explained that the property is currently deeded as the City owning an undivided half interest in the property. Attorney Albers recommends changing the agreement to read as long as the armory is used for an Armory, the State has the property. If the property would no longer be used as intended, then the property and buildings would revert back to the City. This protects the City from liability issues on the property. Gortsema explained most of the Armories were set up throughout the State in that manner, so that if they pull out, the City would then get the land and property. Gortsema and Albers will contact Clayton Anderson, to discuss changing the agreement and the property lines so a report can be made at the next meeting.
CONTRACTOR LICENSING: Clerk Kennedy explained to the Council that all contractors need to be licensed as of January 1st before they can apply for a building permit. There are certain exemptions, for which licensing is not required. If a contractor continues without a license, it is a misdemeanor criminal offense and should be reported to Attorney Albers. Albers recommends using a warning system for the 1st offense to give them enough time to apply for and receive a license. Albers will do additional research and get back to the Council at the next meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (c). A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilwoman Kissinger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kissinger, second by Councilman Lester to go out of Executive Session. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilwoman Kissinger Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
Motion passed.
No action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
_________________________________
Terry Vanderwall - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Monday, December 19, 2005
Monday, December 5, 2005
December 5, 2005 Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session on December 5, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Vanderwall presided:
Councilmembers present:
Wes Lester
Bruce Walker
Brian Lorentz
James Zehner
Georgia DeHaas
Councilmember Absent: Jane Kissinger
City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Chief Sedam, and Clerk Kennedy. Attorney Albers was absent.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the November 21st meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing was held on the two proposed ordinances on the makeup of the Planning and Zoning Commission, which reduced the size of the commission from nine to seven members and the Area of Impact representative from two to one member. The change also removed the Council representative and allowed area of impact representatives to live or own property in the area of impact. No public comments were made and the hearing was closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 793
(Ordinance No. 793 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
An Ordinance of the City of Grangeville amending Section 10-9-6 of the Grangeville Municipal code providing for an amendment relating to the number of members on the Planning and Zoning Commission; providing for an amendment of the number of members that would represent the County and changing the requirement of County residents from those who actually reside within the area of City Impact to those owning property within the Area of City Impact or both; providing for the repeal of ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for the ordinance becoming effective upon its passage, approval, and publication.
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz that the first reading be approved and the ordinance pass to the second reading. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed.
On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester, that the rules be suspended, that the second and third reading be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall declared Ordinance No. 793 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 794
(Ordinance No. 794 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
An Ordinance of the City of Grangeville amending Section 2-1-1 of the Grangeville Municipal Code to modify the number of members on the Planning and Zoning Commission from nine voting members to seven voting members; modifying the makeup of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deleting from the voting membership a City Council member; continuing the cross reference to the amended representation within the area of City Impact pursuant to a modified Section 10-9-6 of the Grangeville Municipal code; providing for the repeal of ordinances of parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for the ordinance becoming effective upon its passage, approval, and publication.
On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester that the first reading be approved and the ordinance pass to the second reading. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
The motion passed.
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner, that the rules be suspended, that the second and third reading be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall declared Ordinance No. 794 duly approved and adopted.
VISITORS: Kathy Parsells was present, along with Barb Duncan, Brad and Cathy Wassmuth and Patty Cox to relate concerns they have about the subdivision at the end of 10th Street. They are concerned with the increased traffic on the gravel street, the increased amount of sewage that will be produced and whether the size of the line on Hall Street can handle the increase. Their last concern is how the drainage on the lot will be routed.
Public Works Director Gortsema explained that he has not received a preliminary plat yet. Once received, the technical review committee will look at plans and determine if the sewer lines need to be upgraded and how the lot will be drained. Cathy Wassmuth stated that they already have water or sewer leaks on the line on 10th already, so will the problems be fixed before the subdivision is completed. The water lines on 10th will be replaced in the water project so it depends on which will get done first. Gortsema also explained that 10th Street has a 60’ right of way and that the gravel street may not lie directly in the center of the right of way. A surveyor would have to say where property lines are actually located.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 127 calls for service. There were 107 cases written, 21 misdemeanor arrests, 2 felony arrests, 41 citations, 19 written warnings issued, 2 dogs and 2 cats impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for November 2005 was accepted on motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The Water Leak report for November 2005 was presented and it was reported that the department repaired 6 leaks (173 year to date) and installed no new service. The last leak fixed on the North side was Sept 8th so maybe the water project is working.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Library Board Minutes from November 17, 2005 as presented and to appoint Betty Spicklemire and Carol Kinzer to terms expiring 2011 and 2007 respectively. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Councilman Walker notified the Council and Mayor that he has talked to Jeff Scott and Jeff has agreed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission if appointed.
Councilman Lester asked to have Attorney Albers report on the City Zone lines on South Florence for the next meeting.
GRANGEVILLE TRANSIT MIX: Public Works Director Gortsema received a complaint from Pat Webb who lives close to Grangeville Transit Mix. Grangeville Transit is operating a rock crusher on their property on North Meadow which causes a lot of noise and dust. Gortsema found out their property the rock crusher is located on is in Zone B which doesn’t allow any rock crushing. The transit mix is a nonconforming use since it was there probably before zoning was created. Gortsema visited with Attorney Albers and Albers currently has a conflict since he is representing Grangeville Transit in another lawsuit. Albers recommended to go with Joe Wright to have him write a letter to let Grangeville Transit know rock crushing is not an allowed use in Resident Zone B. Rock crushing is not allowed even in the industrial zone. Mayor Vanderwall talked to Albers after Gortsema and Albers said he could handle the correspondence but if it goes to litigation, the City would need to appoint a different attorney. On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Lester to direct Attorney Albers to send Grangeville Transit a letter, informing them that they are in violation of the ordinance and that the City has had a complaint on the rock crushing operation. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner to surplus an old cook stove from Snowhaven. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
_________________________________
Terry Vanderwall - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
Mayor Vanderwall presided:
Councilmembers present:
Wes Lester
Bruce Walker
Brian Lorentz
James Zehner
Georgia DeHaas
Councilmember Absent: Jane Kissinger
City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, Chief Sedam, and Clerk Kennedy. Attorney Albers was absent.
The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the November 21st meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lorentz. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing was held on the two proposed ordinances on the makeup of the Planning and Zoning Commission, which reduced the size of the commission from nine to seven members and the Area of Impact representative from two to one member. The change also removed the Council representative and allowed area of impact representatives to live or own property in the area of impact. No public comments were made and the hearing was closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 793
(Ordinance No. 793 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
An Ordinance of the City of Grangeville amending Section 10-9-6 of the Grangeville Municipal code providing for an amendment relating to the number of members on the Planning and Zoning Commission; providing for an amendment of the number of members that would represent the County and changing the requirement of County residents from those who actually reside within the area of City Impact to those owning property within the Area of City Impact or both; providing for the repeal of ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for the ordinance becoming effective upon its passage, approval, and publication.
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz that the first reading be approved and the ordinance pass to the second reading. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed.
On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester, that the rules be suspended, that the second and third reading be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Zehner Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall declared Ordinance No. 793 duly approved and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 794
(Ordinance No. 794 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)
An Ordinance of the City of Grangeville amending Section 2-1-1 of the Grangeville Municipal Code to modify the number of members on the Planning and Zoning Commission from nine voting members to seven voting members; modifying the makeup of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deleting from the voting membership a City Council member; continuing the cross reference to the amended representation within the area of City Impact pursuant to a modified Section 10-9-6 of the Grangeville Municipal code; providing for the repeal of ordinances of parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for the ordinance becoming effective upon its passage, approval, and publication.
On motion by Councilwoman DeHaas, second by Councilman Lester that the first reading be approved and the ordinance pass to the second reading. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
The motion passed.
On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner, that the rules be suspended, that the second and third reading be waived and the ordinance be approved and adopted. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:
Councilman Zehner Yes
Councilman Lester Yes
Councilman Lorentz Yes
Councilman Walker Yes
Councilwoman DeHaas Yes
The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall declared Ordinance No. 794 duly approved and adopted.
VISITORS: Kathy Parsells was present, along with Barb Duncan, Brad and Cathy Wassmuth and Patty Cox to relate concerns they have about the subdivision at the end of 10th Street. They are concerned with the increased traffic on the gravel street, the increased amount of sewage that will be produced and whether the size of the line on Hall Street can handle the increase. Their last concern is how the drainage on the lot will be routed.
Public Works Director Gortsema explained that he has not received a preliminary plat yet. Once received, the technical review committee will look at plans and determine if the sewer lines need to be upgraded and how the lot will be drained. Cathy Wassmuth stated that they already have water or sewer leaks on the line on 10th already, so will the problems be fixed before the subdivision is completed. The water lines on 10th will be replaced in the water project so it depends on which will get done first. Gortsema also explained that 10th Street has a 60’ right of way and that the gravel street may not lie directly in the center of the right of way. A surveyor would have to say where property lines are actually located.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 127 calls for service. There were 107 cases written, 21 misdemeanor arrests, 2 felony arrests, 41 citations, 19 written warnings issued, 2 dogs and 2 cats impounded. The Police and Animal Control Report for November 2005 was accepted on motion by Councilman Zehner, second by Councilman Lester. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The Water Leak report for November 2005 was presented and it was reported that the department repaired 6 leaks (173 year to date) and installed no new service. The last leak fixed on the North side was Sept 8th so maybe the water project is working.
On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to accept the Library Board Minutes from November 17, 2005 as presented and to appoint Betty Spicklemire and Carol Kinzer to terms expiring 2011 and 2007 respectively. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
Councilman Walker notified the Council and Mayor that he has talked to Jeff Scott and Jeff has agreed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission if appointed.
Councilman Lester asked to have Attorney Albers report on the City Zone lines on South Florence for the next meeting.
GRANGEVILLE TRANSIT MIX: Public Works Director Gortsema received a complaint from Pat Webb who lives close to Grangeville Transit Mix. Grangeville Transit is operating a rock crusher on their property on North Meadow which causes a lot of noise and dust. Gortsema found out their property the rock crusher is located on is in Zone B which doesn’t allow any rock crushing. The transit mix is a nonconforming use since it was there probably before zoning was created. Gortsema visited with Attorney Albers and Albers currently has a conflict since he is representing Grangeville Transit in another lawsuit. Albers recommended to go with Joe Wright to have him write a letter to let Grangeville Transit know rock crushing is not an allowed use in Resident Zone B. Rock crushing is not allowed even in the industrial zone. Mayor Vanderwall talked to Albers after Gortsema and Albers said he could handle the correspondence but if it goes to litigation, the City would need to appoint a different attorney. On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Lester to direct Attorney Albers to send Grangeville Transit a letter, informing them that they are in violation of the ordinance and that the City has had a complaint on the rock crushing operation. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SURPLUS: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner to surplus an old cook stove from Snowhaven. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
_________________________________
Terry Vanderwall - Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk
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