Georgetown Idaho

January 5, 2010

Those present:  Bob Van Cleave, Kelli Van Cleave, Annell Williamson, Joe DeClark, Wanda Dunn, Duane Peterson, Gary Thompson, Vaughn Rasmussen, Doug Thompson, Sandra Donato, VerJean Turner, Barry Bergholm, Ada DeClark, Kevin Nate, Justin Smith, Mario Johnson, Steve Hill, Jordan Morrell, Quade Smith, Nicholas Johnson, Johnnie Wells, Brad Wells

Meeting called to order: 7:05 pm

Invocation: Joe DeClark

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve an addition to the agenda: revision of the duty roster. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the December 1, 2009 Public hearing and council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Minutes from the December 10, 2009 public hearing were read. Council member Duane Peterson corrected the minutes to strike his name from the approving the second motion. He was not in attendance. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes with the noted correction. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by Barry, Annell, and Joe.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of December 2009 in the amount of $17,069.14 in the general fund, $6,656.55 in the water fund, $14,246.54 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $37,972.23. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

City Clerk Marty Nate administered the oath of office to Robert Van Cleave as Mayor for the City of Georgetown, Ada DeClark and Gary Thompson as council members for the city of Georgetown. Mayor Van Cleave took charge of the meeting.

Gary Teuscher reviewed the Audit for fiscal year 2009 with the council members and those present. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council accept the audit for fiscal year 2009. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Sandra Donato approached the council with information concerning a grant opportunity for funds to develop the recreational access right of way. The grant offer comes from the USDA forest service department. She also updated the council with the progress the Horizon Committee has made with that grant process. She stressed community involvement and invited those present to participate in the development process. She asked the council if they would approve her applying for the grant which will incorporate city property. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve Sandra Donato applying for the grant from the USDA Forest Service to develop the recreational access use property. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Mayor Van Cleave asked the council to study and read the proposed nuisance ordinance draft he had written. He suggested the council come to the next meeting with suggestions and comments on the draft. He asked the council to approve him sending the draft to the City attorney for revision and research. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve Mayor Van Cleave to send the ordinance draft to the city attorney for reviewing and research. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously.

Mayor Van Cleave read Ordinance #12 and asked the council to consider repealing Ordinance #12 which deals with the killing of dogs for a fee of $.25. The ordinance is an old ordinance on the books and is not a necessary law for the present time. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council repeal Ordinance #12 in its entirety. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously.

The council reviewed a letter from a citizens requesting a new water line to be installed down east street, approval for a fence to be extended onto city right of way, and a tree situated on the recreational access right of way to be removed by him at his expense. The council discussed the issue with Doug. Doug told the council the water line definitely needs to be replaced, the fence, he felt, needed to stay where it was and the tree did not add any asset to the right of way. The council discussed the issue at length. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council instruct Marty to find out from ICRMP the liability issue involved with the tree removal and a letter be issued to the citizen relating the council’s decision. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 53 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug tried to fix the defunct fire hydrant, but could not repair it. It needs to be replaced; water to the hydrant is shut off; met with Keller Engineering for an update on the study; took samples fro water and sewer; sent the EPA letter, decorated the park; packed down the road to the cemetery; needs new cutting edges for the plow; repaired a water leak; started heat tot he chlorinator building; shut off three water connections.

Marty reported 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts.

Mayor Van Cleave assigned Ada DeClark to supervise the planning and zoning and Gary Thompson the water department.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council adjourn from the January 2010 council meeting. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

Public Hearing

December 10, 2009

Those present:  Adam McKenzie, DeLoy Kunz, Kevin Nate, Bob Van Cleave, Shelena Nate, Marlene Kizer, VerJean Kunz, Gary Thompson, Mark and Anita Johnson, Barry Bergholm, Annell Williamson, Albert Johnson, Joe DeClark

Meeting Called to Order:7:05 pm

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept the following agenda item: report from Officer Skinner on inspection at 546 Main St. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Barry Bergholm the council approve to open the public hearing. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

City attorney Adam McKenzie read the proposed amendment to Ordinance #27 to those present. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for comments on the amendment.

Anita Panko - requested clarification in regards to animals being maintained 50 ft from dwellings , grandfathering of existing conditions, and animal owners maintaining animals less than 50 ft. from their dwellings.

Mark Johnson - asked about winter time conditions, where animals are fed daily.

Adam explained the animals will need to be fed 50 ft from dwellings not related to owners.

 Shelena Nate - asked if the ordinance addressed dogs, dog kennels, dog runs.

Adam said the ordinance stated “animals”; dogs are animals, and when confined they will be under the jurisdiction of this amendment.

Mayor Johnson asked Marty to read Officer Skinner’s inspection report conducted at 546 Main St. Officer Skinner found some windows broken and all doors unlocked to the house and garage. Food (rotting) remained on the counters, cabinets, and in the fridge; tools and knives were laying around in the garage; premises are in a deplorable state. He suggested the city secure the building and garage for safety reasons until ownership/ legal debate could be resolved.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council close the public hearing. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council.

In open meeting, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve and pass the amendment to Ordinance #27 in its entirety. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council declare the property at 546 Main St. a nuisance to the public and a letter be written by the city attorney requesting the family members clean up the property within 30 days. If the property is not cleaned up and secured within that time frame, the city will move on to the property and do what needs to be done to correct the problem. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows:  Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

Mayor Johnson told those present Keller Engineering will meet with City officials at 11:00 am Friday, December 11, 2009 at city hall to present an update on the feasibility study.

At 8:30 pmthe chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council adjourn from the meeting. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

Public Hearing – December 1, 2009

Those Present: Barry Bergholm, Annell Williamson, Rick and Karen DeMarcus, Joe DeClark, Adam McKenzie, Doug Thompson, Don Clark, Marlene Kizer, VerJean Turner, Jeff and Deanna Franzen, Brice DeClark, Ray and Jean Dunford, Gary Thompson, Eric DeClark, Mark Johnson, Wanda Dunn, Ada DeClark, Randy Rex, Jessie Mendoza, Karen Hayes, Duane Peterson, Anita Panko, Scouts From Troop #

Meeting called to order: 7:05 pm

Invocation: Annell Williamson

Council President Joe DeClark told those present the council will take public comment concerning the nuisance issue at 546 Main St. and from the comments will determine the status of the nuisance issue. The following citizens expressed comments on the issue:

Rick DeMarcus – viewed the property and found the premises no worse off than others in the community. The tall dry grass and weeds were very prominent, but some others properties were also sporting the same. What some see as “junk” is “treasure” to others. Urged the council to refrain from passing laws and ordinances that manage peoples property and collectibles.

VerJean Turner – Gave history of her efforts to visit with family members and offer help from citizens. Abandoned fridges and freezers on the property, numerous garbage and junk. Property is a fire hazard, eye sore, and needs to cleaned up and secured from critters and travelers.

Mark Johnson – Suggested a letter be sent from the City to the family members requesting a clean up. Property is a fire hazard and needs to be taken care of.

Don Clark – Thanked the council for the good work they do for the citizens of the community. Believes they will do the best thing for those concerned.

Jeff Franzen – Asked if the property was locked up and secured. Has anyone from the City been over to inspect the property?

The discussion continued over the issue.

Public hearingclosed at 7:40 pm. Council moved into the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

City Council Meeting

December 1, 2009

Those Present: Barry Bergholm, Annell Williamson, Rick and Karen DeMarcus, Joe DeClark, Adam McKenzie, Doug Thompson, Don Clark, Marlene Kizer, VerJean Turner, Jeff and Deanna Franzen, Brice DeClark, Ray and jean Dunford, Gary Thompson, Eric DeClark, Mark Johnson, Wanda Dunn, Ada DeClark, Randy Rex, Karen Hayes, Duane Peterson, Anita Panko, Scouts from Troop#

Minutes from the November 4, 2009 Council meeting were read. Council member Annell Williamson made the following addition to the minutes: Second paragraph should also read, “due to the fact information for the proposed agenda items was not otherwise available for posting of the meeting”. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept and approve the minutes with the noted addition. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve the addition of an agenda item: Decision from public hearing concerning 546 Main St. nuisance issue; agenda item could not be added to agenda until council heard comments from public hearing. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Duane – yes, Joe – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council instruct Officer Skinner to conduct a health and safety inspection of the premises at 546 Main St. and report back to the council at the December 10, 2009 public hearing. The council will reconvene the public hearing for 546 Main St. at that time to listen to the report from Officer Skinner and will attempt to make a decision towards the property issue. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The council discussed with City Attorney Adam McKenzie concerns and issues they have with Ordinance #27. Adam informed them the issues and concerns they have should be addressed at the upcoming public hearing on the 10^th of December. His opinion is to rewrite the ordinance to fit the current time frame.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 45 contacts

Maintenance Report: Doug continued with the seepage tests at the lagoons, sent the EPA report, marked for Digline, reported the first cell had passed the testing and is now up and running, sent water and sewer samples, turned off 3 water connections, took chlorine to the chlorinator building, found a fire hydrant that is broken on Main St. across from 514 Main St. The hydrant will cost approximately $1,600.00, felt the city needs to have a spare one hand, checked the water pressure, put the plow on the snowplow truck, patched 4 of the 6 skylights in the fire house, filled the pop machine, put lights on the trees in the park, marked plots in the new section of the cemetery, gave thanks to Doug Morrell for the use of his man lift. It worked great for the Christmas lights.

Marty reported 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts, reminded the council of the Christmas Celebration on the 4^th of December 2009 at 6:00 pm and the public hearing for the 10^th of December 2009.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of November 2009 in the amount of $9,088.60 in the general fund, $5,690.94 in the water fund, $9,741.98 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $24,521.52. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 9:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council adjourn from the December 2009 council meeting. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

November 4, 2009

Those Present:  Adam McKenzie, Aaron Swenson, Bob Van Cleave, Albert Johnson, Wanda Dunn, Joe DeClark, Duane Peterson, Ada DeClark, Barry Bergholm, Brandon

Meeting called to order:7:00 pm

Invocation:Duane Peterson

Minutes from the October 13, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the addition of the following agenda items: Executive Session – Idaho Code 67-2345, subsection “D”, Horizon Grant Committee, building permit for Nelson. Due to the fact information for the proposed agenda items was not otherwise available for posting of the meeting.  Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 7:03 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council move into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345, subsection “D” concerning a legal matter. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 7:20 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council move from executive session into the scheduled city council meeting. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve an added agenda item: public hearing to determine property located at 546 Main St. as a public nuisance; public hearing suggested by City Attorney Adam Mckenzie during executive session. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council set a public hearing for December 1, 2009 to determine a nuisance status at 546 Main St. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council set a public hearing date of December 1, 2009 for amending Ordinance #27 striking the 300 ft. rule which mandates animals be 300 ft away from any residence and also, amending animals be maintained 50 ft away from residences, not including homes related to the animal owners, and adding definitions of corralling and pasturing to the ordinance. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the voting results from the city election held November 3, 2009; Robert Van Cleave 88 votes, Albert Johnson 85, Ada DeClark 153, Gary Thompson 150. There were 173 ballots cast 236 registered voters, 24 election day registrations, 3 absentee votes, with 66% of the registered voters voting. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The council listened to Aaron Swenson from Frosgren Associates explain the funding available for transportation plans. The funding can include street repair, construction, signs, and comes with zero matching funds. The firm will GPS the city streets and all information obtained from them will be given to the city for further information. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council enlist Forsgren Associates to move forward with a city transportation plan and apply for grant funding in the City’s behalf. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Council member Annell Williamson told the council the water protection plan had been approved by DEQ and the city had received hard copies for their files. Council member Barry Bergholm reviewed with the council the building permit for 608 Main St. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the building permit for Autumn Nelson. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and ins as follows”: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Marty showed council members the drawing proposed by the Horizon Committee for the city park and asked if the council would approve it being displayed at the post office for all citizens to see. Council member Annell Williamson made motion the council approve the posting of the drawing for all citizens to see. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Marty told the council the TV cable hook-up located at 583 Stringtown Lane was not being utilized due to the residents not living there any more. She asked the council if they wanted to move the hookup to another location. Council member Barry Bergholm made motion the TV Cable hookup be transferred to 136 W. 4^th St., Nina Weaver. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 60 contacts

Maintenance Report: Doug took his weekly samples, continues to monitor the seepage tests, contracted Rotor Rooter to clean out some of the sewer lines, sent the EPA letter, mowed park and cemetery, winterized the park fountain, dug 3 graves, maintained city equipment, hauled gravel up the Half-Mile lane, has received the plow assembly for the snow plow, the police car needs new tires.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve and sign checks and vouchers for the month of October 2009 in the amount of $8,606.77 in the general fund, $6,520.50 in the water fund, $13, 887.32 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $29,014,59. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 8:50 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council adjourn from the November 2009 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

The results of the election held in and for the City of Georgetown on November 3, 2009 are as follows:

The newly elected officials will be sworn into office on Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

October 13, 2009

 Those Present:  Duane Peterson, Annell Williamson, Albert Johnson, Barry Bergholm, Joe DeClark

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Annell Williamson

Minutes from the September 1, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council unanimously. Minutes from the September 15, 2009 special council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Annell Williamson the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. The motion carried the council. Minutes from the October 6, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried the council.

Mayor Johnson told the council new agenda items had been brought to his attention this very day and needed to be discussed by the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the new agenda items, i.e. Kimsey property, Russ Hayes Family letter, and add them to the agenda. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Duane – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously.

The project site for the city RV dumping station was discussed. Jim and Karen Miller had a concern with traffic hold-up and flow and suggested the city look at other alternatives. Construction on the station will not take place this year which will give the council time to look at other sites and alternatives. The county clerk’s office has noted some discrepancy with some of the city streets. Street signs and city ordinances do not coincide with each other. Marty was instructed to look through the minutes to see if streets had been renamed and if the street signs were ordered to reflect those changes. Mayor Johnson told the council the city had received funds from the US Forest Service for the irrigation company. Funds had to be transferred to the city because the irrigation company did not have the means to accept the fund transfer. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council authorize and approve the payment of invoices for the Georgetown Irrigation company with the installation of the pipe at the city overflow. The installation will help the forest service with the newly installed fish ladder. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm due to election day the council change the scheduled November city council meeting to Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the purchase of a 36” bucket for the backhoe. The bucket will be purchased and used by the irrigation company and the city. The city will purchase 51% of the bucket. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Mayor Johnson told the council a petition had circulated around the community requesting the heirs of Robert Kimsey (546 Main St.) to clean up the property. The petition had a threatening connotation. He had visited with County Commissioner Vaughn Rasmussen about the petition and Rasmussen was going to check with the county prosecutor about the statements on the petition. Council member Duane Peterson volunteered to call the person circulating the petition and ask them to hold off on sending it. The council discussed the property issue and the petition. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the Mayor to contact City attorney Adam McKenzie and seek legal counsel as to the issue. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Mayor Johnson asked the council if there had been approval for a letter to be written to the Russ Hayes family members concerning the weeds and dry grass to be removed on his property (579 Stringtown Lane). Marty told the council she had written the letter at the request of concerned citizens. A copy of the letter was read to the council. Mayor Johnson suggested the council be informed of such letters so they may be aware of ramifications if they developed.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of September 2009 in the amount of $27,472.40 in the general fund, $6,219.75 in the water fund, $11,177.93 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $44,870.08. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and a the motion carried the council.

Mayor Johnson reminded the council members when council meeting was adjourned council members needed to leave and not linger for social hour that could be construed as an illegal meeting. At 8:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the October 2009 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

15 September 2009

Those present:  Albert Johnson, Duane Peterson, Annell Williamson, Joe DeClark

Meeting called to order: 10:00 am

Mayor Johnson read the appropriations ordinance draft for fiscal year 2010. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council accept the ordinance draft and instruct Marty to assign it the proper number and enter it into the city books. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously.

At 10:10 am, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the scheduled special city council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

September 1, 2009

Those present:  Annell Williamson, Duane Peterson, Doug Thompson, Wanda Dunn, Joe DeClark, Barry Bergholm, Albert Johnson

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Duane Peterson

Minutes from the August 4, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council accept and approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the following additions to the city council agenda: Wastewater System grant update; building permit for Tony Price. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously.

Mayor Johnson told the council he had written a letter to the transportation department requesting the needed gravel and had received a letter from them. He read the letter to the council. The transportation department granted the city’s request and gave instructions for removal of the gravel along with a price quote ($.98 per cubic yard). Doug will contact the person in charge. The gravel will then be placed behind the city hall where it can be used at various intervals. Doug told the council he felt the best place to install the RV dumping station would be on the corner of Stringtown Lane and East Street, both sewer and water would be easily accessible at that location. He was unable to contract someone to weed and feed the cemetery and so he did it himself. He will get on the list for spring with one of them.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2010. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously. Mayor Johnson reviewed with the council his conversation with Keller Engineering concerning the wastewater system study. There are funds budgeted within the grant for cleaning and videoing the wastewater system. Did the council want to spend the money for this or reserve it for other things? The council discussed the issue. Doug told the council the problem areas are on East street and Hayes lane. The line has been videoed before and he is aware of the problems that exist in those places. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council instruct the engineers to spend the funds at the treatment plant to research what options are available for the city. The city will take care of any cleaning or camera scoping needed in the lines. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows:

Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the building permit for Tony Price. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the building permit for Glenn Lackey. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the building permit for Clinton Price. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The dust problem at the top of Stringtown Lane was discussed. Representatives issuing the complaint were not in attendance to discuss the issue with the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark a letter be drafted to the individuals stating the Council understands their concern, but is sorry to inform them the City does not maintain private driveways. The City only maintains road surfaces anything beyond that is the responsibility of property owners. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously. Council member Duane Peterson told the council he had received the city chapter draft back. He distributed copies to the council and requested the council to read the draft and submitted changes or suggestions to him within the next two weeks. He will need to submit it back for the 3^rd edit within that time frame. Mayor Johnson encouraged everyone to submit their comments for the Blackfoot Bridge Mine. The comment period is open until September 28, 2009. Discussion opened on Ordinance #27. Those present discussed what needed to be changed and how the council would and could handle the change. It was suggested the public needed to comment and add suggestions for the changes. A questionnaire will be drafted; once approved it will be sent to each home. The council will then work on changes with the information received from the surveys.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 57 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug took samples, sent the EPA letter, water is still running too high to measure accurately, received the duck week spray and will need to rig up a spray rig to help get it over the ponds, mowed and watered park and cemetery, planted 2 trees in the park and 6 at the school, did some repairs on the mower, fixed a flat tire, sprayed for weeds at the cemetery, battled with the gophers, mowed the right of ways, is having some work done on the snowplow truck, changed fuel filters in the service truck.

Marty reported 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts. She asked to attend the clerks conference in Boise the 23-25 of September; suggested the council look at implementing a noise ordinance to help curtail some of the noise in the city and a beautification ordinance to help property owners manage and control their property.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve and checks and vouchers for the month of August 2009 in the amount of $9,296.94 in the general fund, $33,604.34 in the water fund, $12,447.27 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $55,348.55. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 9:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council adjourn from the September 2009 council meeting. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

August 4, 2009

Those Present:  Wanda Dunn, Annell Williamson, Duane Peterson, Joe DeClark, Barry Bergholm, Albert Johnson, Doug Thompson, Adam McKenzie, Tony Price, Chris Price, Gary Teuscher

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Joe DeClark

Minutes from the July 7, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Council member Duane Peterson told the council he felt the lighted speed sign had made a difference with the traffic up Stringtown Lane. Mayor Johnson told the council he had formed a letter to the transportation department requesting some of the gravel at their gravel pit northwest of town for city use.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept the following items into the city agenda: Crandall building permit, city dump station for RV’s . Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the agenda with the additions for the August 2009 council meeting. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Mayor Johnson read the Blackfoot Bridge Mine resolution draft to the council and those present. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the resolution, instruct the Mayor to sign it, and the clerk to enter it into the books with the proper number. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Mayor Johnson reviewed with the council the conference call he had with EPA, DEQ, and Keller Engineering on July 15^th and August 4^th. The wastewater issue is just beginning to become a focal point with the federal agencies. As it is, all of them are not on the same page and regulations are vague and agencies are searching for understanding.  The city situation is still in limbo and will remain so until someone knows what they are doing. A meeting will take place at City Hall on August 12^th at 11:00 am with Keller Engineering to discuss and understand the whole process. Tony and Chris Price petitioned the city for a city dump station for RV’s. They submitted a petition listing of citizen names requesting the action. The city talked about the amenities of the station, cost involved, and best possible location. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council look into the construction of a dumping station for RV’s. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council unanimously. Council member Barry Bergholm reviewed with the council the building permit for Jan Crandall. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the building permit. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council unanimously.

At 7:50 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council move to an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345, subsection “D” and “F”. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. At 9:25 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council adjourn from the executive session and move into open public meeting. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. At 9:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council convene the scheduled public city council meeting. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council add to the September 2009 council meeting the discussing of Ordinance #27 to the agenda. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Maintenance Report:Doug attended school for water and wastewater, took samples, sent the EPA report, checked the spring, water running higher than ever over the measuring gage in excess of 8,000 gpm; mowed and water park and cemetery, sprayed weeds, declared war on the gophers, patched roads, had the service truck in for repair, asked the council if he could contract weed and feed for the cemetery to curtail the Canadian thistle and other obnoxious weeds, bids he had received so far were approximately $750.00. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the contract for weed and feed for the cemetery. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Marty reported 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts. The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council instruct Marty to put a lien on the residence located at 679 Main St. to collect delinquent water and sewer charges. Council member Joe Declark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Gary Teuscher reviewed with the council the budget for fiscal year 2010.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve check and vouchers for the month of July 2009 in the amount of $8,686.75, in the general fund, $5,384./31 in the water fund, $14,503.87 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $28,574.93. Council member Joe Declark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 10:50 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the August 2009 council meeting. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

July 7, 2009

Those Present:  Wanda Dunn, Barry Bergholm, Joe Declare, Annell Williamson, Albert Johnson, Duane Peterson, Doug Thompson, Rex Skinner,

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Duane Peterson

Minutes from the June 2, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council unanimously.

Mayor Johnson told the council Keller Engineering met with Doug for a walk through on the sewer system. They found little deterioration in the collection system and very little infiltration in the lines. The manholes looked good and all funding will probably be used on the lagoon and discharge system. No one had come forth with information regarding the vandalizing of the bear in the City park. Mayor Johnson met with David McGuire who represents the mining industry entities and is a liaison between the industries and the communities; helping them receive accurate information and gathers comments and suggestions for the mining industries.

Council member Annell Williamsontold the council she had had several complaints about the motorcycles speeding up and down West Street. The motorcycles are not only a nuisance but also noisy. It was suggested she enlighten Rex to the situation and have him patrol the area a little more than he does. She reported some dogs running around without licenses and reported on the SICOG meeting .

Council member Joe DeClarkreported on the meeting with Eileen Hillmen from EPA. She inspected the wastewater department along with Joe and Doug. She asked why the city had not responded to the letter sent by EPA on the discharge violations. Mayor Johnson is scheduled with a conference call on the 15^th of July with EPA, DEQ, and Keller Engineering to discuss the wastewater system.

Council member Duane Petersontold the council the city bought back 2 empty burial plots from the Rodeback family members. He has submitted the first chapter for the City of Georgetown to the Idaho Cities Book. He will be gone for Twin Creeks but has ordered the food for lunch and will have it available.

Council member Barry Bergholmasked the council to review Ordinance #27. The council needs to agree upon the ordinance and proceed with a solution to the animal nuisance problem discussed last month in connection with the complaint registered by Anna Campbell. The council discussed the issue and the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council adopt a resolution addressing citizen complaints. The complaining party will need to write the complaint and submit the complaint before the council; a copy of the grievance will be sent to the party in violation; a 10 day period of time will allow opportunity to submit a rebuttal to the complaint; each party will submit a solution to the problem; if complaints or rebuttals are not received violations will not be enforced. Discussion progressed. The motion died for lack of a second. Council member Joe DeClark suggested Officer Skinner measure from the Campbell dwelling to the Lewis fence line if the distance is less than 50 feet, Tammi will need to be contacted and asked to remove her animals to within compliance distance. The noise and nuisance issue with the ducks and geese will need to be addressed with another ordinance, if indeed the city has something to address that issue. The council members agreed to the solution.

Police Report: Officer Skinner reported 60 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug mowed and watered the park and cemetery, repaired the lawn mower, sent water and sewer samples, sent EPA letter, fixed a water leak on 6^th street, turned on 3 water connection, shut off 2 connections, Georgetown 2^nd Ward painted fire hydrants, new picnic tables are needed at the pavilion, city to request 10 yards of gravel from the state highway pit, Mayor to send the request letter, lighted speed sign to be located up Stringtown Lane, he will make barricades for the celebration, county sprayed weeds at sewer lagoons, Canadian thistle a problem, PRV in Corey Hayes’ field needs attention, will contact Alan Wilder for help.

Marty reported 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts. Reviewed with the council the new legislation regarding public meetings. City council meeting needs to be posted 5 days before meeting comes to order. Agenda for the meeting must be posted 48 hours before the meeting. No changes to the agenda can be made between the 48 hour period and city meeting. Changes can be made to the agenda by motion during the public meeting. Reasons for changing the agenda during the public meeting must be viable; “I forgot” doesn’t cut it.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve and sign checks and vouchers for the month of June 2009 with funds totaling $12,717.38 in the general fund, $27,174.74 in the water fund, $12, 709.62 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $52,601.74. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 10:15 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the July 2009 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown