City of Grangeville

The City Council met in regular session on January 20, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Walker presided:

Councilmembers present:      

         Del Houger
         Michael Peterson
         Wes Lester
         
Councilmember attendance by phone:

     Georgia DeHaas

Councilmembers absent:      

         Brian Lorentz
         Linda Aiken

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

The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the January 5th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

VISITORS:  Pam Ceniga, works for the YWCA in Lewiston but is an advocate in this area for teen dating violence.  There is a state wide program and she will be out in the community presenting classes to students about setting and respecting boundaries, control boundaries and that no means no.  They have partnered with the police department who sent Officer Walters to the same training and together they will educate the youth.  National teen dating violence awareness week is the first week in February so they plan to be doing the classes in the month of February.

CONSENT AGENDA:  Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Peterson to accept the consent agenda as presented. 
 
  1. Approve the applications submitted by the following businesses for liquor license, wine and/or beer license by the drink and/or by the package, pending State approval.

   Askers Thrift Inc. d/b/a Askers Harvest Foods
   Barbara K. Duncan d/b/a Barb’s Café   
   Brenda & Doug McRoberts d/b/a Camas Lanes
   GNDJI LLC d/b/a Depot Express
   Ernie’s Steakhouse LLC d/b/a Ernie’s Steakhouse & 41 Club
   Jim’s Market Inc. d/b/a Cash & Carry
   BPOE #1825 Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825
   Grangeville Pizza Factory LLC d/b/a Grangeville Pizza Factory
   Xie Quan Deng d/b/a Hong Fa
   Richard Pearson d/b/a Oscars Restaurant
   Ceressero Corp. d/b/a Palenque Mexican Restaurant
   Hawkin’s Sports Inc. d/b/a Rae Brothers Sporting Goods
   Sunset Marts Inc. d/b/a Sunset Mart #12
   Jimmie W. Henderson d/b/a The Establishment
   Sue Kay Kutner d/b/a The Gallery
   Kimberly Ann Eliott d/b/a Triangle Tavern
   Cenex Petroleum Inc d/b/a Zip Trip #21

  2. Snowhaven Minutes – January 8, 2009

  3. Police Reports – Man Hour Report 2008 & End of Year Report 2008

  4. Move the second meeting in February to Tuesday, February 17th, due to President’s Day Holiday

ROLL CALL VOTE:  YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Peterson.  The motion passed. 

INTERSECTION AT HILL STREET AND NORTH IDAHO AVENUE:  Chief Sedam reported high car counts at the intersection of Hill and Idaho and felt signing all of North Idaho with yields or stop signs would be appropriate if the Council wants Idaho Avenue to be a through street for North and South traffic.  Whether that is correct or not, he recommends yield signs on Hill Street on both sides of Idaho Avenue.  Councilman Lester asked the Chief to check Middle Street for signage also.  Councilman Houger felt the City would be sending the wrong message if North Idaho is made a through street.  He felt the City needed to step back and look at the count again in 30 days and compare it to other streets like North State and North B.  Mayor Walker reiterated comments made by Councilman Lorentz last meeting in that North Idaho is confusing.  Chief Sedam will do additional counts on North B and North State and get back to the Council at a future meeting.

INTERSECTION AT EARLY BIRD SUPPLY, PINE STREET AND NORTH D STREET:  Early Bird estimated approximately 20 cars per hour using this intersection.  After reviewing the intersection, Chief Sedam recommended a stop sign at the end of Early Bird’s driveway and stop signs on North D Street on both sides of Pine Street, one of which would replace the existing yield sign by The Triangle.  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to approve Chief Sedam’s recommendation of three stop signs at the intersection of Pine and North D Streets and the Early Bird Driveway.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.  Public Works Director Gortsema asked if Early Bird Supply would pay the cost of the sign on their private driveway.  The Council felt Early Bird Supply should pay the cost just like other property owners that have signs on private property.  

BILLS:  The bills in the amount of $256,224.20 were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Lester.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PLANNING AND ZONING:  On motion by Councilman Houger, second by Councilman Peterson to reappoint Kevin Asker to P&Z for a 3 year term expiring February 6, 2012.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SIDEWALK WAIVER:  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to grant Early Bird Supply, 322 North D Street an indefinite sidewalk waiver.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

RESOLUTION NO. 211

(Resolution No. 211 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)

The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Lester who moved for its adoption.  Second by Councilman Houger.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS:  VARIOUS

ROLL CALL VOTE:  YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Peterson.  NO:  none.  The motion passed.  Mayor Walker then declared Resolution No. 211 duly approved and adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 212

(Resolution No. 212 in its entirety on file in the City’s Resolution File)

The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Houger who moved for its adoption.  Second by Councilman Lester.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO, ADOPTING AN IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM

CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT:  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to authorize the Mayor to sign the legal services contract between Adam H. Green and the City.  ROLL CALL VOTE:  YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Peterson.  The motion passed. 

SPONSORSHIP OF GRANT FOR HORIZON RECREATION COMMITTEE:  Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Houger to authorize the City to be a sponsor for the Horizon Recreation Committee for a grant request through the Idaho Community Foundation.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger to go into Executive Session according to Section 67-2345 (f).  ROLL CALL VOTE:  YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Peterson.  NO:  none.  The motion passed.

A motion was made by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson to go out of Executive Session.  ROLL CALL VOTE:  YES: DeHaas, Houger, Lester, Peterson.  NO:  none.  The motion passed.

WWTP PHOSPHORUS TREATMENT:  Mayor Walker explained that the City has three options in which to comply with phosphorus regulations at the plant.  Those options are filtration, store and release or land application.  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilwoman DeHaas to authorize J-U-B to finish the Wastewater Facility Plan with the City choosing the store and release option.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ITEMS TO NOTE:  The Planning and Zoning Commission needs another member.

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
 _________________________________
 Bruce Walker - Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk

The City Council met in regular session on January 5, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Walker presided:

Councilmembers present:     

         Linda Aiken
         Del Houger
         Brian Lorentz
         Wes Lester
         Michael Peterson

Councilmember attendance by phone:     

         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 15th regular meeting were approved as presented by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Houger.  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 140 calls for service.  There were 80 cases written, 22 misdemeanor arrests, 4 felony arrests, 25 citations, 16 written warnings issued, 4 dogs and 3 cats handled.  The Police and Animal Control Report for December 2008 was accepted on motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Peterson.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. 

ICRMP sent Chief Sedam an invitation to have the police department manuals completely redone with ICRMP paying the bill.  The first year the manuals are paid by ICRMP while the second year ICRMP pays half the $1,900 cost.  Chief Sedam stated he would like to move forward with this and it would cost his department $975 for 08-09 to get all the updates.  On motion by Councilman Lorentz, second by Councilman Lester to authorize Chief Sedam to sign up for manual update program through ICRMP.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. 
 
CONSENT AGENDA:  Councilman Lorentz, seconded by Councilman Houger to accept the consent agenda as presented. 

  1. Approve the following Boards and Commissions:

  Library Board:  Carol Kinzer (2012), Judy Wayenburg (2011), Shirley Lane (2013), Joan Hall (2014), David Rauzi (2010)

  Planning and Zoning Commission:  Kevin Asker (2009), Michael Cook (2011), Ed Eckert (2010), Wilmer Seaver (2012), Yolanda Stout (2011), Jessica Wells (2011)

  Snowhaven Ski Board:  James Kingma, John Urbahn, Jerry Hill, Angie Harris, Chuck Hepner, Judy Purdy, Pauline Sullivan, Jena Daly

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

  ADA Committee:  Councilmembers DeHaas and Peterson, Connie Workman, Dock Stroop, Lynda Allen, Mark Gravatt

  Technical Review Committee:  Mike Sturdevant, Tim Kaschmitter and Dan Tackett
  
  2. Approve the Council Committees for 2009 (attached herein)

  3. Move the second meeting of January to Tuesday, January 20th, due to Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

ROLL CALL VOTE:  YES: Aiken, DeHaas, Houger, Lorentz, Lester, Peterson.  The motion passed. 

WAIVER OF VARIANCE FEE FOR FISHER:  Attorney Albers explained that Linda Fisher would like to build a garage or carport on the north side of her house and set it within the new setback of 10’ (if the 9th Street vacation goes through).  Since it’s on the east side it wouldn’t make much of a sight restriction.  The agreement also asks to keep the fence in the same locations.  Because of the long process and her health, Albers recommended waiving the $100.00 application fee and allowing her to pay actual publication costs.  If the portion of 9th Street is vacated as per the agreement, then she can ask for the variance to build garage.  Councilman Houger made a motion, second by Councilman Lester to allow Linda Fisher a waiver for the variance fee, with Ms. Fisher paying actual costs of publication.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

LETTER FROM LARRY JURKOVICH:  Larry Jurkovich would like to have a stop sign placed at North Idaho and Hill Street as he felt it was a dangerous intersection.  Chief Sedam stated that there have been six crashes at that intersection since 1998.  All accidents were a failure to yield.  Chief Sedam ran an additional report and the intersection did not make the top 10 intersection accidents in the City.  All the intersections that made the top 10 are signed with stop signs.  Councilman Lorentz felt the biggest problem is that people in Grangeville believe north/south roads have the right of way and they are wrong.  Those on small arterial streets seem to always stop, where people driving on Hill Street feel that it is a main street too.  Inconsistency within the City compounds the problem.  Councilwoman Aiken would hate to have another stop sign in that area of town.  Councilman Lester stated there is probably more traffic, but it shouldn’t matter because drivers still need to yield to the right.  Mayor Walker stated that if the City wants Idaho to be a main through street for north/south traffic then it should be signed with stop or yield signs.  Councilman Houger felt the City should try to do education first and see if that helps.  Councilwoman DeHaas felt drivers should follow state law and the City could do some extra education.  Chief Sedam will do some education training in the paper and on the radio and the take another look at Idaho to see if there are additional problems.  He will report back in two weeks. 

SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT:  Public Works Director Gortsema, Mike Curtiss, Mike Sturdevant, and J-U-B met a couple weeks ago, reviewed the project that was just completed this year and critiqued it.   For 2009, Gortsema would like to finish up in the Northeast area and then move to North Florence from 2nd Street to the truck route.  On motion by Councilman Lester, second by Councilman Lorentz to authorize J-U-B to begin design on the 2009 sewer line replacement project.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 848:  Councilman Lester made a motion, second by Councilman Lorentz to approve the summary of Ordinance #848 and authorize publication by summary.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

ARMORY DEED:  Attorney Albers explained that the title of the armory shows the City owning a one half interest in the property, which creates a high liability for the City since the armory hasn’t been listed on the City’s insurance.  Somewhere in 1956/1957 there was an agreement between the guard, the City and the State of Idaho.  It shows the City contributed 10% of the cost of the building and some of the design.  The agreement was suppose to last for 25 years which was the expected life of the building.  The effective control of the building has always been with the guard. The original contribution from the City was for a joint use facility where it is now exclusively used by the guard.  New money has been spent since 1982 and Albers felt that the City should convey its ½ interest to the State, except for the little road to the rodeo grounds which will be excluded from the description.  Albers office is currently preparing the deeds which would have a clause that states in the event that it ceases to be used as armory then the City would get its one half interest in the property back.  One deed would be from the City to the State deeding the City’s one half interest and the second deed would allow the City to retain exclusive use of the road and to be able to reenter from the State’s one half interest.   

RETIREMENT OF ATTORNEY ALBERS:  Mayor Walker took time to thank Attorney Albers for his 35 years of service to the City.  Albers first became City Attorney in 1974.  The City truly appreciates all the time and dedication that Albers provided to the City.  Mayor Walker presented a clock with engraved plate to Attorney Albers as a small thank you. 

APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY:  Mayor Walker appointed Adam Green as the new city attorney, as previously approved by the Council.

ITEMS TO NOTE:  One additional Planning and Zoning member is needed. 

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
 
_________________________________
Bruce Walker - Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________
Tonya Kennedy – City Clerk