January 5, 2004 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on January 5, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Vanderwall presided.

Councilmembers present:
Bruce Walker
Jane Kissinger
Mike McDonald
Jeffrey Kutner
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 December 15th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman Kissinger second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ROCK BID: Rock bids were received as listed below:

Camas Gravel Company: $3.45 per ton
Turner’s Inc: $3.05 per ton

On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Kutner to have Public Works Director Gortsema review the bids and award to Turner’s Inc. if all specification are met. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 150 calls for service. There were 99 cases written, 25 arrests, 47 citations and 4 written warnings issued. The Police and Animal Control report for December 2003 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman McDonald. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Public Works Director Gortsema presented the Water Leak report for December 2003/2003 Year to Date and reported that the department repaired 6 leaks (215 year to date). On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Kutner to accept the 2003 Water Leak report. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Building Code Review: Attorney Albers reviewed code sections 10-3-3, 10-4A-3 and 10-4A-4-D1b. He felt that when section 10-3-3 was re-codified it was codified with “building height” as the heading when it really deals with antennas and aerials. The section needs to be re-codified. Sections 10-4A-3 and 10-4A-4-D1b don’t appear to be in conflict as long as it is possible to have a 15’ eave with a 35’ peak. It also should be clarified that the height is 35’ plus antennas in these sections. Attorney Albers also mentioned that Zone C & D should be clarified to show that these height requirements don’t apply.

Councilman Walker feels that a height restriction is needed in the commercial and industrial zone for two reasons. The fire apparatus that the City has is currently not capable of dealing with tall buildings and for aesthetics in the area. Councilman DeHaas feels that a lot of thought needs to go into it before adding a height requirement in the commercial or industrial code. Councilwoman Kissinger suggested anything over 35 feet (as residential requirements) would have to be approved by the Council. Mayor Vanderwall assigned the Building and Property Committee to do research for the next Council meeting.

ENTRANCO PROJECT SCOPE: Public Works Director Gortsema has received and reviewed a draft Entranco agreement and project scope based upon the meeting held with Entranco, Mike Curtiss and himself. Mayor Vanderwall assigned the Administrative Committee to review the agreement in order to make a recommendation and decision at the next Council meeting.

OATHS OF OFFICE: Mayor Vanderwall thanked Councilman Kutner for his 20 years of dedication to the City of Grangeville stating he’s been an asset to the community and will be missed. He has volunteered for numerous projects and committees.

At this time the newly elected officials of the City of Grangeville, Councilmembers – Georgia DeHaas, James Michael McDonald Jr. and James Zehner were sworn into office by the City Clerk and the official oaths were duly executed and filed. Each one was then presented with a Certificate of Election.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kissinger, second by Councilman Lester to nominate Councilman Walker, President of the Council. There being no other nominations the motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Vanderwall stated that the Council Committees for 2004 will remain the same, with the exception of Councilman Zehner taking Jeff Kutner’s positions. Councilwoman Kissinger moved, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to accept the following items as part of the consent agenda.

A. Approve the following Boards and Commissions:

Library Board: Carol Yalbuw, Jason Stinnett, Kay Stumpf, Joan Hall, Joe Wright

Planning and Zoning Commission: Paul Eimers (2006), Wilmer Seaver (2006), Nancy Kaschmitter (2006), Michael Cook (2005), Hunter Edwards (2005), Glenn Edwards (2005), Lowell Williams (until a replacement is found)

Snowhaven Ski Board: James Kingma, John Urbahn, Jerry Hill, Mike Johnson, Mike Brewster, Pauline Sullivan, Judy Purdy, Kim Peterson

Snowhaven Expansion Committee: Todd Marek, Mike Sturdevant, Kevin Asker, Paul Eimers, James Kingma, John Lamb, Mac McBoyle, James Rockwell

ADA Committee: Councilmembers Kissinger and DeHaas, Connie Workman, Dock Stroop, Mark Gravatt

Heritage Square Committee: Councilman Walker, Judy Lindsley, Richard Gribble, Annelle Urbahn

B. Council Committees for 2004: Remained the same as 2003, with the exception that Councilman Zehner took Jeff Kutner’s positions.

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.

INSURANCE CLAIMS: Sewer Claim – Phil Mason at 214 N. Florence had the sewer backup into his home. According to Public Works Director Gortsema, the City line was blocked with tri-fold type towels.

Auto Claim – Debbie Brewster. Bob Mager was sanding up church hill when the sander spun out and slid into the parked car of Debbie Brewster.

Auto Claim – Lloyd Blackmer. Bob Mager was driving the snow plow on S. College when he went through the stop sign on Main, colliding with Lloyd Blackmer’s van.

PRIVATE SNOW REMOVAL: Jeff Kutner stated that some sidewalks in town aren’t shoveled off or the snow has been piled in a manner that blocks the sidewalks. Mr. Kutner would like to know what the City’s liability is if someone walks in the street and then gets hit by a car (since they can’t walk on the sidewalk). The Council had a copy of the ordinances from Hailey and McCall on snow removal to review. Mayor Vanderwall asked that with some press, maybe the community could help out by keeping the sidewalks cleared and to refrain from plowing snow into the streets.

RESOLUTION NO 177

(Resolution No. 177 printed in its entirety on Page 223 in the Resolution Book)

The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Walker, who moved for its adoption. Second by Councilwoman Kissinger.

Whereas, the City Council of Grangeville is interested in the economic health and vitality of the community and its citizens; and, Whereas, the City Council wishes to support the efforts within and by this community to become more prepared to support and foster the appropriate economic and community development activities of its citizens; and, Whereas, the Idaho Department of Commerce is offering a program specifically designed to help communities help themselves prepare for and sustain an effective economic and community development program; and, Whereas, this program is entitled as the Idaho Gem Community Program.

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. Mayor Vanderwall then declared Resolution No. 177 duly approved and adopted.

MEETING DATE CHANGE: Councilwoman Kissinger made a motion, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to move the January 19th meeting to Tuesday, January 20, 2004 due to the Monday Holiday of Martin Luther King Jr.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Lester to go in to Executive Session according to Section 67-2345(f). Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

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

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Councilman McDonald, second by Councilman Lester to come out of Executive Session. A roll call vote was duly taken with the following results:

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

Motion passed. No action taken.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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Terry Vanderwall - Mayor
ATTEST:



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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk