November 4, 2009, City Council Minutes
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. 4th 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