July 6, 2004 Regular Meeting

The City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Vanderwall presided:

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

City employees present were Public Works Director Gortsema, City Attorney Albers and Clerk Kennedy. Chief Sedam was absent.

The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the June 21st regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilwoman Kissinger second by Councilwoman DeHaas. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

The minutes of the June 28th workshop were approved as presented by Councilwoman Kissinger, second by Councilman McDonald. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

VISITORS: Jim Rehder attended the meeting to introduce himself as an Idaho County Commissioner Candidate. His goal is to work with local governments and to have a cooperative relationship with them.

Mike Suhr submitted a written request for an indefinite sidewalk waiver at 406 Pine Street. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Zehner to grant Mike Suhr an indefinite sidewalk waiver since there are no other sidewalks in the block. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Wanda Keefer of CEDA reviewed the goals and accomplishments of CEDA in the last few years and reported that membership dues will be increasing from $850.00 to $925.00. Dues have not changed for at least 15 years. One of the projects that she is making good progress on is the grant for the kiosk at Eimers Park. Councilwoman DeHaas responded to Wanda, stating that a large number of people use Eimers Park and she thinks it’s a great thing to have and that the kiosk needs to be completed.

Buy-The-Way Development: Mayor Vanderwall explained that there have been many discussions on the location of water and sewer lines for the development. Public Works Director Gortsema has agreed to be the lead between the Council and the Developers. With Council approval, Mayor Vanderwall appointed Councilmen Lester and Walker, Gortsema and himself to a committee that would meet with the developers and make a recommendation to the Council at the next meeting. Councilwoman Kissinger made a motion, second by Councilman Zehner to approve the appointment of Mayor Vanderwall, Councilmen Lester and Walker and Public Works Director Gortsema to a committee, which would work with the developers and report back on July 19th. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Developer Dave Wimer was present to answer any questions and to help maintain an open dialog.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chief of Police Sedam summarized the monthly report, reporting that the department responded to 176 calls for service. There were 106 cases written, 32 arrests, 76 citations and 22 written warnings issued. The Police and Animal Control Report for June 2004 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman Kissinger. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Public Works Director Gortsema presented the Water Leak report for June 2004 and reported that the department repaired 25 leaks (78 year to date) and 1 leaking service. On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman McDonald to accept the Water Leak report for June 2004. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Public Works Director Gortsema updated the Council on the Sewer Project. Work is progressing and the contractor is now at the corner of C Street and Washington. They are a little behind schedule due to the rock, however Gortsema hasn’t had any complaints and they are doing a good job. There will be a change order to raise the grade on Washington, but it will probably result in no change in price because instead of paying for rock excavation, the City will be paying for an additional two manholes. A progress meeting will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall.

Public Works Director Gortsema updated the Council on the Water Project. Spencer Well has been TV’d and he doesn’t anticipate any problems. Bob Walker has reviewed the video and has come up with suggestions and has included those in the addendum. The bids will be opened on July 13th.

CAMAS DINER: On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman McDonald to approve the beer and wine by the drink license for Chae McCallum d/b/a Camas Diner. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT: Attorney Albers explained that the agreement has been distributed to the Rural Fire District and they are also interested in having an agreement with Cottonwood. City of Cottonwood’s Attorney Joe Wright hasn’t gotten back to Albers on the agreement of the City Fire Department at this time.

CHIP SEAL BIDS: Two bids were received for the chip seal project as listed below:

Poe Asphalt Paving Inc. $24,600.00 $1.23/square yard
Conmat $20,800.00 $1.04/square yard

Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilwoman Kissinger to accept Conmat’s bid for $20,800.00. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

DONATION: Councilman Lester made a motion to donate $100.00 to the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital, $100.00 to the Syringa General Hospital Foundation and to have a brick engraved “In Memory of Dr. Jack Soltman”. Councilwoman Kissinger would really like to see the entire donation sent to the hospital since Dr. Soltman devoted so much of his life to the hospital. Councilwoman DeHaas felt the same as Councilman Lester, because he had worked with both agencies. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SIDEWALK WAIVER: Councilman Lester explained that this sidewalk waiver request from Butch and Dorothy Walker at 916 South C Street was at the request of the Sidewalk Committee. They had done some work previously and didn’t have a sidewalk waiver. Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Zehner to grant an indefinite sidewalk waiver to Butch and Dorothy Walker at 916 South C Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

MEETING CHANGE: Councilwoman Kissinger made a motion, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to move the August meetings to August 9th and 23rd. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ITEMS TO NOTE: Copies of the Walco Tonnage Reports for January 2004 - June 2004 were given to the Council for review.

The budget workshops are scheduled for July 22nd, 26th and 27th at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.


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Terry Vanderwall - Mayor
ATTEST:


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Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk