September 1, 2009 City Council Minutes
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 3rd 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