December 15, 2008 Regular Meeting

Grangeville City Council Agenda
December 15, 2008 - 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers

Read and/or approve minutes of the December 1st meeting

Visitors:

1. Julie Worthington – Recap on the 2008 Farmers Market and permission to use Heritage Square for 2009 Farmers Market

Committee Reports:

1. Snowhaven Minutes – December 4, 2008

2. Library Minutes – November 20, 2008

a. Reappointment of Joan Hall to board for five years, with term expiring 1/1/14

Unfinished Business:

1. Ordinance No.848: Suddenlink Franchise cable agreement

2. Discuss Idaho County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) and possible adoption of Resolution #210

Bills:

New Business:

1. Reappoint Wilmer Seaver to P&Z for a 3 year term expiring 1/1/12

2. Approve the applications submitted by the following business for pawn, secondhand & junk store licenses.

Ralph Martin d/b/a Martin’s Antiques
Milton Perry d/b/a B & B Bargain Store

3. Approve the Annual Street Finance Report and authorize publication

4. Discuss Budget Revenue Projection decreases

5. Discuss the application of liquidated damages for the sewer project

a. Authorize Mayor to sign final change order and final pay request when completed

6. Authorize purchase of used street vehicle to replace unit #6 – white ford one ton

7. Request to hang a banner – Syringa Hospital and Groaners

Executive Session: According to Section 67-2345 (d)

Items to Note:

1. P & Z Commission volunteer needed

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Grangeville at 983-2851.

December 1, 2008 Regular Meeting

Grangeville City Council Agenda
December 1, 2008 - 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers

Read and/or approve minutes of the November 17th meeting

Visitors:

Committee Reports:

1. Police and Animal Control Report – November 2008

Unfinished Business:

1. Discuss City Hall parking lot regulations

2. Employee Handbook Change – commuting fringe benefits

New Business:

1. Discuss adoption of Idaho County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP)

Items to Note:

1. P & Z Commission volunteer needed

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Grangeville at 983-2851.

November 17, 2008 Regular Agenda

Grangeville City Council Agenda
November 17, 2008 - 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers

Read and/or approve minutes of the November 3rd meeting

Visitors:

Committee Reports:

1. Snowhaven Minutes – November 6, 2008

2. AIC Report - Mike Peterson

Unfinished Business:

1. Cell tower report – Dennis

Bills:

New Business:

1. Discuss City Hall parking lot regulations

Items to Note:

1. P & Z Commission volunteer needed

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Grangeville at 983-2851.

November 3, 2008 Regular Meeting

Grangeville City Council Agenda
November 3, 2008 - 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers

Read and/or approve minutes of the October 21st meeting

Visitors:

1. Tom Bates, 819 So Idaho – sidewalk waiver request

2. Mathew Smith, 306 No D and Shelly Dumas, 735 W North 2nd – opposition to new cell tower

Committee Reports:

1. Police and Animal Control Report – October 2008

2. Planning and Zoning Minutes – October 27, 2008

a. Decision on variance request submitted by Jerry Haaland, 522 Elk Street

b. Decision on variance request submitted by Dorothy Mendes, 316 W North 3rd
Street

c. Decision on variance request submitted by Dorothy Mendes, 324 W North 6th
Street

3. Clerk Report - Electronic meter read and automatic billing & commuting rule

4. Street Committee Report – Discussion on school zone speed limits

Unfinished Business:

1. Suddenlink franchise renewal discussion

2. Resolution #209 – authorization to use a collection agency

New Business:

1. Festival of Trees donation request

2. Watershed Report

3. Sidewalk waiver renewal on Pine Street – Anderson Aeromotive 824 North D

Items to Note:

1. P & Z Commission volunteer needed starting in October

2. Community Tree Brochure

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Grangeville at 983-2851.

October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting

Grangeville City Council Agenda
October 21, 2008 - 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers

Read and/or approve minutes of the October 6th meeting

Visitors:

1. Cathy Wassmuth, Horizons Recreation Committee – Pioneer Park Tree Lighting and Decorations

2. Jerry Holes – discussion of the school zone speed limit

Committee Reports:

1. Sewer Project Update

a. Western Construction Pay Request #3: $109,244.77

2. Snowhaven Minutes – October 2, 2008

Unfinished Business:

1. Ordinance #846 - three month extension for cable franchise

2. New City Attorney Report

Bills:

New Business:

1. Approve write-off of “non-collectible” accounts $1,333.48 (06-07 = $2,191.12)

2. Grangeville Elks donation request

3. Discussion to use Collection Bureau Inc. for non-collectible accounts

4. Resolution #208 - Adopt the reduced garbage rates as proposed by Walco for 08-09

Items to Note:

1. P & Z Commission volunteer needed starting in October

2. Walco Tonnage Reports through September 2008

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Grangeville at 983-2851.

October 6, 2008 Regular Meeting

Grangeville City Council Agenda
October 6, 2008 - 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers

Read and/or approve minutes of the September 15th meeting

Visitors:

1. Pat Webb, landlord and tenant Joanie Gray seek permission to temporarily place for 5 months a 35' 5th wheel trailer at 103 W North 5th on a space that was previously occupied by a trailer home.

Committee Reports:

1. Police and Animal Control Report – September 2008

2. Planning and Zoning Minutes – September 29, 2008

a. Decision on variance request submitted by Bruce and Diane Walker, 620 South E Street

3. Health Insurance Update

4. Library Board Minutes – September 25, 2008

Unfinished Business:

1. Discussion, decision or workshop direction for J-U-B TM #9

2. Suddenlink franchise renewal discussion

New Business:

1. Discussion on a new city attorney

2. Surplus Fuji FinePix Camera – PW

3. Approve payment of Herco cold mix pay request $12,690.00

4. Discuss moving the October 20th meeting to Tuesday October 21st to accommodate those planning on attending the candidate forum the night of the 20th

5. Accept bid on sale of surplus LMC 3500C groomer for Snowhaven

6. Approve issuing a check for $12,000 for the new groomer

Items to Note:

1. P & Z Commission volunteer needed starting in October

2. CEDA Quarterly Activity Report

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Grangeville at 983-2851.

September 15, 2008 Regular Meeting

Grangeville City Council Agenda
September 15, 2008 - 7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers

Read and/or approve minutes of the September 2nd meeting

Visitors:

1. James Zehner – ATV/UTV designated crossings

2. Suzanne Acton – Request for the Farmers Market to hang a banner on Main Street through October 4th

3. Tara Connolley – Request to have pony rides with $300,000 per occurrence. If approved then close South State Street.

4. Jim Kimball and Cory Baune – present draft facility plan and recommended alternative

Committee Reports:

1. Police Department Update

2. Sewer Project Update

a. Pay Request #2: $79,277.60

3. Snowhaven Minutes – September 11, 2008

a. Surplus old groomer

Unfinished Business:

1. Recommendation on Band Screen purchase

2. Resolutions to be read by title only and adopted by roll call

a. Resolution #202 – Sanitation Fee Increase

b. Resolution #203 – Snowhaven Fee Increase

c. Resolution #204 – Swimming Pool Fee Increase

d. Resolution #205 – Library Fee Increase

e. Resolution #206 – Banners on Main Street

3. Adopt Walco Contract (10/1/08-9/30/11) by roll call

4. Resolution #207 - Sidewalk requirement affidavit

Bills:

New Business:

1. Discussion of rewards

2. Discussion of possible block grant for sewer lines

3. Discuss the purchase of asphalt cold mix

Executive Session: According to 67-2345 (b) personnel

Items to Note:

1. P & Z Commission volunteer needed starting in October

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Grangeville at 983-2851.