September 1, 2015 Council Minutes – AMENDED after October 2016 Council Meeting
September 1, 2015
Those Present: Matt Argyle, Joe DeClark, Glenn Hunter, Clerk Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave, Mable Whitmore, DeLoy & Stephanie Kunz, Adam McKenzie City Attorney
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Councilmember Joe DeClark
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle that the council accepts the published agenda. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Minutes from the August 4, 2015, regular council meeting were read aloud by Clerk Smith. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle the council accepts the minutes as read. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
DeLoy and Stephanie Kunz came before the council to discuss issues with the current Dog Ordinance and would like the council to pursue adopting a Noise/Nuisance Ordinance. They have filed a complaint with the City offices in regards to their neighbor’s dogs and they feel since that complaint that things have gotten worse with the dogs coming onto their property. They would like the council to consider adding to the dog ordinance requirements for showing proof of a dog being spayed or neutered and if it is current on its Rabies shot when getting their dog licenses. They would also like added the requirement to keep dogs in a fence or kennel and to limit the number of animals an owner can have within City limits. They would like to see their neighbors move their male goats (bucks) to the back of their yard, because of the stench; and their chickens to be fenced on their yard and the noisy roosters moved to the back as well. They have researched that other cities have implemented noise ordinances which state that there can be no roosters in City limits.
City Attorney, Adam McKenzie was present for the meeting and advised the Council and The Kunz’s that the City can limit the number of animals and the kind of animals that are allowed within City limits. He said that he would work on amending the dog ordinance with implementing stronger penalties for violators and Councilmember Glenn Hunter will work on preparing a noise ordinance and will speak to other neighbors nearby to hear their concerns. Adam also advised the council on the need for an Ordinance requiring home owners to have an address sign placed in the City right of way. He stated that it if they are placed in the City right of way then there is not really a need for an Ordinance, but we can use an Ordinance to explain what they are for and then be able to enforce it with Idaho Statutes and that removal will result in an infraction of up to a $300 fine. He will continue working on that for the City and will also work on the Bond Papers to finish out our Wastewater Loan with DEQ.
Keller Associates submitted a progress report for the wastewater project for all councilmembers to review. DEQ will be coming on September 2nd for final inspection of the wastewater project. There is $10,425.00 left in the budget on the loan and one aerator will cost $10,150.00. Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion to purchase one aerator at the cost of $10,150.00 with the loan money. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Joe DeClark for the council to move into Public Hearing for the purpose of reopening the budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to accept the Local Rural Highway Investment Program Grant of $100,000.00. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Matt – yes, Joe – yes, Glenn – Yes. The floor was then opened for public comment either verbally or by written notice. The office did not receive any written comment about the proposed budget and no one came forth to offer their opinion about the budget. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle for the council to close the public hearing and move back into the regular meeting. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Matt – yes, Joe – yes, Glenn – yes. The council entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle for the council to accept the $100,000.00 grant from the Local Rural Highway Investment Program to fix up the roads in Georgetown. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Joe DeClark for the council to move into Public Hearing for the purpose of accepting the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 under the direction of City Auditor, Gary Teuscher. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Matt – yes, Joe – yes, Glenn – yes. The floor was then opened for public comment either verbally or by written notice. The office did not receive any written comment about the proposed budget and no one came forth to offer their opinion about the budget. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Glenn Hunter for the council to close the public hearing and move back into the regular meeting. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Matt – yes, Joe – yes, Glenn – yes. The council entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle for the council to accept the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The appropriations ordinance listed as Ordinance #88, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, was read in its entirety by Clerk Smith. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Glenn Hunter to accept the new ordinance. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Matt – yes, Joe – yes, Glenn – yes.
Police Report: Officer John Martinez made 20 total contacts for the month of August.
Maintenance Report: Doug Thompson gave his report for the month of August stating that he cleaned up the ponds for final inspection and drained the lower pond. He turned water on and off at a couple locations and his water samples were all tested ok. He met with the US Geological worker where he took samples at the spring. He ordered parts for the fire hydrant. He watered the parks and placed mill grind on Mario Johnson’s road. He also placed road patch on Stringtown and has ordered tires for the winter on the truck and a door and windows for the city shop.
Office Report: There are 19 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of August. Lynette also reported that she got a letter back from the Idaho Transportation Department in response to the letter she sent about waiving the costs for the water lines to be moved and their wishes were granted. The cost to move the lines will be waived and the State will take care of the moving of the lines and the costs associated.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of August 2015 in the amount of $60,344.57 in the general fund, $6,737.92 in the water fund, $22,846.89 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $89,929.38. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle that the council adjourn from the September 2015 council meeting at 8:50 pm. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.