December 19, 2005 Regular Meeting

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.

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Terry Vanderwall - Mayor

ATTEST:


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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk