January 20, 2004 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on January 20, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Vanderwall presided.

Councilmembers present:
Bruce Walker
Jane Kissinger
Mike McDonald
Wes Lester
Georgia DeHaas
James Zehner

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 January 5th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman Kissinger second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

NEW POLICE OFFICER: Chief Sedam introduced Brian Hewson as the newest City Police Officer, stating he feels that Brian will be a fine asset to the department. Mayor Vanderwall welcomed Brian as a new staff member.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilwoman Kissinger, second by Councilman McDonald to approve the Planning and Zoning Minutes of January 6, 2004 and January 9, 2004 as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

BENTLEY TEMPORARY VARIANCE: Councilman Walker made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to grant Mr. Bentley a five year temporary variance to allow a singlewide in the Area of Impact in Zone A. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Councilman Walker felt that when Mr. Bentley moved the home to the property he wasn’t aware of the ordinance and had been there about two months before anyone said anything to him. He talked to the County and was poorly informed about the procedure that should have been followed. The sewer pond was expanded and he had contacted the health inspector on the pond. Mr. Bentley has had costs associated with moving the home and a business here and he probably has a five year business plan. At the end of the five years, he can make his decision, possibly based on how his business is operating. At that point he can decide to remove or replace the singlewide. Mr. Bentley has followed all the rules and procedures as requested by the City.

The Snowhaven Minutes from January 7, 2004 were approved on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Zehner. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Councilman McDonald advised the Council that Snowhaven is in the process of accepting credit cards through Sterling Savings Bank with the equipment on a seasonal rate.

SIDEWALK UPDATE: Councilman Lester explained that the sidewalk list has been updated by City Hall into an easier format for review. After the snow melts, he will proceed to review the list.

WATER PROJECT: Public Works Director Gortsema explained that Walter Steed met with the Department of Commerce and they are questioning whether a transmission main is really any different than a distribution line. The Department of Commerce is disappointed that the tank was removed since it was a nice package project and they are also concerned that one contractor could be working on a transmission main and another contractor could be working a block away on a distribution line and get paid less. They don’t want any complaints filed. Entranco provided additional information to Walter about how they are different so he can talk to the Department of Commerce and explain. At this point Walter has everything he needs and will wait to see if the City makes the short list which will be decided January 21st.


CROSSWALK ISSUE: Attorney Albers talked to Judge Griffin and he felt you could sue the State in small claims. If the Council chose to proceed, he would meet with Public Works Director Gortsema to complete the small claims form. Councilman Walker felt that the City is correct in asking the State for payment, however he also felt the State could make the City’s life more difficult. Councilwoman Kissinger agreed that it is probably not work pursuing. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman Kissinger to drop the crosswalk issue with the State of Idaho. 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 business for liquor license, wine and/or
beer license by the drink and/or by the package pending State approval.

Askers Harvest Foods d/b/a Askers Harvest Foods
Cash & Carry Foods, Inc. d/b/a/ C & C Express
George McCallum d/b/a Camas Café
Brenda & Doug McRoberts d/b/a Camas Lanes
Copperhood Pizza d/b/a Copperhood Pizza
Sunset Marts Inc. d/b/a Sunset Mart #12
Cash & Carry Foods Inc. d/b/a/ Grangeville Cash & Carry
Beth & Mike Sturdevant d/b/a Grangeville Pizza Factory
Cenex Harvest States d/b/a Primeland Cooperatives
Richard & Linette Pearson d/b/a Oscars Restaurant
Ceressero Corp. d/b/a Palenque Mexican Restaurant
Rae Brothers Sporting Goods d/b/a Rae Brothers Sporting Goods
Jimmie W. Henderson d/b/a the Establishment
Sue Kutner d/b/a The Gallery
Kimberly Ann Eliott d/b/a Triangle Tavern
JAPO d/b/a Zip Trip #21

Roll call vote on the motion.

Councilwoman DeHaas - Yes
Councilwoman Kissinger - Yes
Councilman Walker - Yes
Councilman McDonald - Yes
Councilman Lester - Yes
Councilman Zehner - Yes

The motion passed.

BILLS: The bills were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman Kissinger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Payroll Fund $60,855.79
General Fund $67,740.39
Street Fund $35,745.89
Library Fund $ 4,294.10
Recreation Fund $ 2,609.42
Snowhaven Fund $18,831.83
Medical Insurance Fund $11,830.36
Water Fund $30,460.00
Sewer Fund $26,098.21
Sanitation Fund $33,623.11

ACCESSORY BUILDING CODE REVIEW: Councilmen Lester and McDonald met with the building inspector to discuss building codes. The City code on accessory buildings states to measure the interior floor, not the foot print as is normal. Councilman Lester suggested the Code should be updated to read the exterior square footage and he would also like the 750 square feet updated to 1000 square feet. Councilman Lester provided printouts from Lewiston and Moscow, who both have 1000 square feet on accessory buildings. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman McDonald to have Attorney Albers amend the ordinance on accessory buildings to change the square footage from 750 to 1000 and to remove the interior floor language and replace it with exterior square footage. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

GEM TEAM MEMBERS: Mayor Vanderwall appointed the following individuals to the GEM Team: Paula Ewald, Jeff Kutner, Todd Marek, Jim Church, Jon Bledsoe, Jeff Scott, Greg Bailey, Darcy Pederson, Shaun Maxey, Louise Stoltz. Councilman McDonald made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to authorize the Mayor to appoint the GEM Team Members as listed above. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.


ORDINANCE NO. 766

(Ordinance No. 766 in its entirety on file in the City’s Ordinance File)

An Ordinance of the City of Grangeville amending Section 8-5-5 of the Grangeville City Code to clarify the break point for costs of water after and before 260 cubic feet for city residents and non-city residents; providing for an increase in city water rates to provide payments sufficient to retire the 2003 Revenue Bond passed for water system improvements; providing for the ordinance becoming effective upon its passage, approval, and publication; providing for the repeal of ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.

Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman McDonald 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
Councilwoman Kissinger - Yes
Councilman Walker - Yes
Councilman McDonald - Yes
Councilman Lester - Yes
Councilman Zehner - Yes

The motion passed.

On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman McDonald that the rules be suspended, the second reading be waived and the Ordinance pass to the third reading. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:

Councilwoman DeHaas - Yes
Councilwoman Kissinger - Yes
Councilman Walker - Yes
Councilman McDonald - Yes
Councilman Lester - Yes
Councilman Zehner - Yes

The motion passed.

On motion by Councilman McDonald, second by Councilman Lester that the rules be suspended, the third reading be waived and the Ordinance be approved and adopted.

Councilwoman DeHaas - Yes
Councilwoman Kissinger - Yes
Councilman Walker - Yes
Councilman McDonald - Yes
Councilman Lester - Yes
Councilman Zehner - Yes

The motion passed. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Ordinance No. 766 duly approved and adopted.

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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Terry Vanderwall - Mayor
ATTEST:



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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk