Georgetown Idaho

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

Tuesday, May 5, 2015                    7:00 pm                     382 Main St.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION              

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:     

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from April 7, 2015

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• Wastewater Update from Keller Associates

• Discuss Options for Pop Machine

Joe: 

Matt: 

Ada:               

Glenn:

POLICE REPORT:

MAINTENANCE REPORT:  Mowing City Park

OFFICE BUSINESS:     Delinquent water and sewer accounts

SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR APRIL’S BILLS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting:

• Regular Council 7:00 pm – Tuesday, June 2 , 2015, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

March 3, 2015

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Glenn Hunter, Clerk Lynette Smith, Mayor Bob Van Cleave, Neiko Waechtler, Stephen Waechtler, Damion Waechtler, Robert Crawford, Jacob Crawford, Gage Critchlow, Hunter Critchlow

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm                            Invocation:  Councilmember Glenn Hunter

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Glenn Hunter that the council accepts the published agenda. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the February 3, 2015, regular council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Joe DeClark the council approve the minutes as read. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The audit for fiscal year 2013-2014 will be postponed until next council meeting in April.

Neiko Waechtler came before the council to give an update for the tables and signs he will be making for his Eagle Scout project. He is still waiting for approval from the state highway department for placement of the new signs before he begins cutting out the metal signs. He has researched the metal picnic table frames and would like the City to call and purchase them and then he will order the wood and charge it to Gunderson’s.

Councilmember Ada DeClark reported that the Easter Egg Hunt will be scheduled for April 4^th at 10:00 am in the City Park. The kids will be split into different age groups and Shaylee Wells will be taking care of the eggs, candy and overseeing the event. The Easter Bunny will also be in attendance. Councilmember Glenn Hunter made the motion to spend $150.00 for candy for the Easter eggs. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Lynette will make flyers to be handed out to the students at the Elementary School inviting them and their families to attend.

Councilmember Joe DeClark asked the council for some ideas for the Memorial for Bo Taylor and Trent Sorensen and where to put the Memorial so more will see it. He will get things finalized for that before they come back to complete the work this spring. He reported that he and Doug tried to fix the lower pressure reducer valve but to no avail. He would like Doug to research the valves a little more and decide which one will be best so we can get that fixed as soon as possible. He also sent the sewer samples off for the week and helped to plow a few of the streets after our recent snow storm.

Councilmember Matt Argyle gave a report on the status of Doug Thompson and said that the surgery went really well and he should be home from the hospital by next week. He also reported that the internet is officially set up in the City Shop for Doug’s use.

Police Report:   Officer John Martinez made 20 contacts for the month of February.

Maintenance Report:   Doug Thompson was excused from the meeting this month due to his recent surgery.

Office Report:   Clerk Smith reported that there are 22 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of February. She will be out of the office next Tuesday, March 10^th due to the election being held in the office that day. She was advised to get in touch with City Attorney, Adam McKenzie to discuss amending the water ordinance to include the moratorium. She also reported that the total cost of the backhoe shed was $12,150.00 and that the Irrigation Company will be paying $2,500.00 for the shed.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of February 2015 in the amount of $11,959.79 in the general fund,  $8,681.27 in the water fund, $26,403.93 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $73,448.92. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark that the council adjourn from the March 2015 council meeting at 7:55 pm. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

Tuesday, March 3, 2015                 7:00 pm                     382 Main St.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION              

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:    

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from February 3, 2015

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• FY ‘13-‘14 Audit on City Funds performed by Gary Teuscher, CPA
• Transfer of City Funds from Water & Sewer to General

• City Easter Egg Hunt

• Nikko Waechtler – Eagle Scout Project for City Signs & Benches
• Joe:
• Matt:            
• Glenn:
• Ada:
• POLICE REPORT:
• MAINTENANCE REPORT:
• OFFICE BUSINESS:     Delinquent water and sewer accounts
• SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR FEBRUARY’S BILLS
• ADJOURNMENT  
• Next Meeting:           
  • Regular Council 7:00 pm – Tuesday, April 7, 2015, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA 

Tuesday, February 3, 2015              7:00 pm                     382 Main St.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION              

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from January 6, 2015

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• Wastewater Project Update from Keller Associates

• Backhoe Agreement with Georgetown Irrigation Co

• EFT Payments for PERSI Benefits

• FY ‘13-‘14 Audit on City Funds performed by Gary Teuscher, CPA
• Joe: Ada: Matt: Glenn:        
• POLICE REPORT:
• MAINTENANCE REPORT:
• OFFICE BUSINESS:     Delinquent water and sewer accounts, Lawn Mowing for Summer
• SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR JANUARY’S BILLS
• ADJOURNMENT  

• Next Meeting:
• Regular Council 7:00 pm – Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

October 7, 2014

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, Joe DeClark, Glenn Hunter, Clerk Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave, Mable Whitmore, Tammy Cook, Lisa Transtrum, Matthew Hill, Ben Marett, Jeff Collins

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm                            Invocation:  Councilmember Matt Argyle

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Joe DeClark that the council accepts the published agenda and the amended agenda items of adding Tammy Cook speaking about a Trunk or Treat in the City. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the September 2, 2014, regular council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Joe DeClark the council approve the minutes as read, with the addition of “and councilmember Matthew Argyle were excused from the meeting this month because they were attending…”, after Doug Thompson in the Maintenance Report. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Tammy Cook came before the council and asked if the City would sponsor a Trunk-or-Treat for the community on Halloween night. It would be held in front of the school and City parking lots from 5:00-6:00 pm and Tammy will take care of all advertising at the school and the post office and Lynette will have it listed on both radio stations. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to have a City wide Trunk-or-Treat on October 31^st from 5:00-6:00 pm. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Matthew Hill from Keller Associates came before the council and gave them an update on the wastewater project for the month of September. He informed them that DEQ likes to have a land application permit handoff meeting to go through the permit and explain the requirements. That meeting will be scheduled for some time in March. Lynette will need to send in a letter of an annual report for the land application. Matthew will send her some templates with the required information to aid her in putting together the letter. The City has received contracts from Rocky Mountain Power for the Mayor to sign along with an advance of $6,557.00 to transfer transmitters at the sewer ponds. Matthew will check into the sewer loan to see, if there is funds leftover if it can be used to help pay for the labor and repairs for 100 West Street, which was tore up because of the wastewater project. If possible, then the City could use the funds from the LHTAC grant to pay for the materials to repair the road. Keller’s will help us to apply for another grant up to $30,000.00 from the LHRIP for new street signs throughout the City, for a fee of $200.00. The City will need to advertise in the newspaper, Request For Proposals for the Drinking Water Study to select an engineer for the study. The application is due by November 30^th.

Lisa Transtrum from the Bear Lake Soil & Water Conservation District came before the council to give an update on the grant money the District received because of our wastewater project. She presented a slideshow showing pictures of water troughs and different projects that have been implemented throughout the County using these funds.

Jeff Collins came before the council to inquire about getting a water hookup to a piece of property where Randy Rex’s milk barn used to be. He spoke with the Mayor and City Attorney, Adam McKenzie, about the moratorium in place to not allow any more water hookups outside of City limits and wondered if where there had been a hookup there if it would be grandfathered in. After much discussion, it was decided that there is not a separate hookup there to be used anymore.

Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion to deny a water hookup to the City from that piece of property. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Councilmember Joe DeClark reported that he and Doug put up the fence along the old sewer ponds and Sheldon Clark’s land this month.

Councilmember Matt Argyle informed the Council that the heater in the City Shop has broken again and said that we should look at either upgrading the heater or getting it fixed.

Police Report:   Officer John Martinez made 29 contacts for the month of September.

Maintenance Report:   Doug Thompson gave his report for the month of September stating that the City Shop was re-roofed and insulated. He has been helping with the wastewater project and the seepage test should be taken this week and the chain link fence around the sewer ponds should be put up tomorrow. He shut off the water services at 3 locations and has ordered a new fire hydrant to replace the one on 5^th Street. Roto Rooter is being scheduled to come clean out some of our sewer lines soon.

Office Report:   Clerk Smith reported that there are 9 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of September and she was able to order some new Christmas lights for the Park.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Glenn Hunter the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of September 2014 in the amount of $28,782.42 in the general fund,  $7,441.59 in the water fund, $208,708.00 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $244,932.01. Councilmember Matt Argyle 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 October 2014 council meeting at 9:15 pm. Councilmember Glenn Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

Tuesday, June 3, 2014            7:00 pm                     382 Main St.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION              

 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from May 6, 2014, meeting

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• Budget Hearing to ReOpen FY 2013-2014 Budget in the Water Fund to fix water pressure reducers, etc.
• Wastewater Project Update from Keller Associates & Drinking Water Grant
• Mowing City Park Bids
• Twin Creek Days – Marty Nate
• Cleaning & Inspection of Water Tanks

  Joe: 

  Matt: 

  Ada:               

  Glenn:

  POLICE REPORT:

  MAINTENANCE REPORT: 

  OFFICE BUSINESS:           Delinquent water and sewer accounts

  SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR MAY’S BILLS

  ADJOURNMENT

  Next Meeting:

• Regular Council 7:00 pm – Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

Tuesday, April 1, 2014           7:00 pm                     382 Main St.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION              

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from March 4, 2014, meeting

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• FY ’12-’13 Audit performed by Gary Teuscher
• Set Budget Hearing Dates
• Shed for backhoe
• Wastewater Project Update from Keller Associates
• Mowing City Park Bids
• LHTAC Street Grant Awarded

   

               

  Joe: 

  Matt: 

  Ada:               

  Glenn:

   

   

  POLICE REPORT:

   

  MAINTENANCE REPORT:  Replace Water Lines in City

   

  OFFICE BUSINESS:           Delinquent water and sewer accounts, Ordering Coupon Books

   

  SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR MARCH’S BILLS

   

  ADJOURNMENT

   

   

   

   

  Next Meeting:

• Regular Council 7:00 pm – Tuesday, May 6, 2014, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

August 6, 2013

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Clerk Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Gary Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave, Marty Nate, Gary Teuscher, Mable Whitmore, Forsgren Associates Eric Pursteler

Meeting called to order:  7:05 pm                            Invocation:  Council President Joe DeClark

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Gary Thompson that the council accepts the published agenda.  Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the July 2, 2013, regular council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Joe DeClark the council approve the minutes as read. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Marty Nate representing the Twin Creek Days Committee reported that they stayed right on budget this year! She asked if anyone had any suggestions or changes that they would like to make for next year. Councilmember Ada DeClark said that she would like to add a game of having a pool of rubber ducks and a dog will jump in and pick out one duck and the number on that duck wins the prize.

There was a possible attempted break in around the end of July to the City’s fuel tanks. Councilmember Matt Argyle will look into what it would cost the City financially to install security cameras around the premises of City Hall and bring back to the next council meeting. It would be in the best interest of the City given the vandalisms that have occurred in the past to the pop machine, portable toilets and now with recent events.

Councilmember Matt Argyle has looked into the cost of having a shed to cover just the backhoe and also prices of having a bigger shed to cover the backhoe and other city equipment. There was discussion about the possibility of building an actual shed versus using a carport shed. Matt will get prices on building a shed and speak with representatives from the Georgetown Irrigation Company about how much they are willing to spend towards a shed and how permanent they want the building to be before the next meeting.

Councilmember Matt Argyle had two bids prepared for the City Shop Garage Doors from A-1 Insulation and Gundersen’s True Value. He said after looking further into the project that there would be a need for an electrician to come and run electricity to the shop for the installation of the new doors. Both of the bids received are comparable. Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion to accept the bid at Gundersen’s True Value for the materials and Rick Merritt performing the labor with the ¾ HorsePower Opener. Councilmember Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Clerk Smith presented the council with brochures from NCPERS – a voluntary Life Insurance program offering open enrollment to all authorized agents. The NCPERS Program works in relationship with PERSI. The cost of this program is $16.00 per month, per person and is available to all employees, including councilmembers and the Mayor. There are no medical exams required; members only need to be actively at work for the insurance to become effective for members and eligible dependents. Only interested employees need to participate. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to enroll in the NCPERS voluntary life insurance program for $16.00 a month per person. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

There is a preconstruction meeting scheduled for August 13^th at 10:00 am here at City Hall with Keller’s and Taylor Construction to set the guidelines for construction on the wastewater project. The Notice of Award and loan documents to increase the amount of the loan has been signed by the Mayor and sent to the necessary applicants.

Councilmembers engaged in a budget workshop with City Auditor, Gary Teuscher, for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year. Gary Thompson made the motion to have the City pay life insurance for all City employees, including Councilmembers and Mayor, at $16.00 a month per person. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to give City employees Doug Thompson and Lynette Smith a 3% raise for the fiscal year. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to increase the amount paid to Doug Thompson for health insurance to $500.00 per month. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion to make an extra $10,000 principal payment on the water loan. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Police Report:   Officer Skinner has made 51 contacts for the month of July.

Maintenance report:   Doug Thompson gave his report for the month of July stating that he has been extremely busy this month! He helped get everything ready for the Twin Creeks celebration, has done lots of nitrate testing at the well and spring and will need to test for lead and copper at 10 houses later this summer or into the fall. He has been working with the CenturyLink Fiber Optic team helping them to avoid hitting water and sewer lines during their installation and that has taken a lot of his time and sanity this month!

Office Report:   Clerk Smith reported that there are 15 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of July. She also notified councilmembers of the upcoming election. The candidate filing period opens on August 26^th and closes on September 6^th. Interested candidates can pick up paperwork at the City Hall during normal business hours.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of July 2013 in the amount of $12,110.38 in the general fund,  $44,495.70 in the water fund, $29,232.78 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $85,838.86. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark that the council adjourn from the August 2013 council meeting at 9:30 pm. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

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

June 2, 2009

Those Present:  Anna Campbell, Annell Williamson, VerJean Turner, Trent Clark, Josie Rudolphi, Merri Johnson, Barry Bergholm, Albert Johnson, Joe DeClark, Wanda Dunn, Roland Smith, Ferrell Dilworth, Sandra Donato, Robin Landfair, Doug Thompson, Susan Dilworth, Terri Eynon

Meeting called to order:7:00 pm

Invocation:Annell Williamson

Minutes from the May 5, 2009 council meeting were read. Mayor Johnson requested the minutes reflect “the county landfill allows a 5 ton dumping limit with no fee;” the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept the minutes with the addition. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Mayor Johnson told the council the Arbor Day Celebration will take place at the DUP building on June 9^th and 5:00 pm. Three of the purchased trees will be planted on the DUP property. Everyone is invited to attend. Trent Clark and Josie Rudolph (Monsanto) visited with the council concerning the opening of a new phosphorus mine in and around the Blackfoot River area. The corporation is seeking a permit for the new mine and are encouraging citizens and communities to submit comments on the proposed Blackfoot Bridge Mine. Information packets were passed out to those seeking more information on the mine and its economic intent. Roland Smith told the council the website at present contained all the city ordinance and resolutions. He asked if the council had any suggestions for the site. All seemed to be running smoothly with the site. Mayor Johnson expressed gratitude to the members of the planning committee for their many hours of volunteer work done on the comprehensive plan. He passed out certificates to those members of the committee in attendance. The Arbor Day grant purchased 6 trees for the park, 2 for the cemetery, 3 for the DUP, and 1 for the school area. Terri Eynon asked the council to approve a lot split for Gus Berning owing property located at 594 Stringtown Lane and along the Hayes Lane. He would like to split the property into 3- 1 acre parcels. The council approved the split noting there was plenty of property to do so. Mayor Johnson read the Impact Area Ordinance Draft to those attending. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the ordinance draft and the attached impact area map and instructed Marty to assign the ordinance the proper number. Council Member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously. Council Member Barry Bergholm made motion the council suspend the 3 reading rule for the ordinance. 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 unanimously. The building permit for Jim Price was reviewed. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the building permit. Council member Annell Williamsons seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously. Council member Joe DeClark told the council Agrium will spread dust retardant on the road from the forest boundary to the project site to help with the dust issue while the Central Farmers remedial action plan is taking place for the summer. Mayor Johnson told the council he had not heard from Keller Engineering with regards to the feasibility study. VerJean Turner addressed the council with concerns with the property at 546 Main St. She has been in contact with members of the family owing the property and is awaiting permission to clean up the premises. City clean up week is scheduled for the week of July 6-10. Anna Campbell told the council she is in need of city intervention with regards to the animal issue her neighbor is imposing on her. She reviewed with the council Ordinance #27 and discussed the problem she lives next to. The council discussed the issue and reviewed the ordinance. Mayor Johnson will contact city attorney Adam McKenzie and have him look at the ordinance and give the council direction as to how to proceed with the enforcement of the ordinance. The chair entertained motion from Council Member Annell Williamson the council approve a $500.00 reward amount to anyone coming forth with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who vandalized the bear in the city park. Reward posting to be posted at city hall, and the post office, announcement on the radio and in the newspaper. 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 unanimously.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 62 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug shut off 3 water connections, took water and sewer samples, fixed a leak on 7^th Street and East Street, both lines need to be replaced, had the county come spray the sewer lagoons, sent the EPA letter, patched roads, marked for Digline, mowed and trimmed for Memorial Day, repaired the lawn mower took vacation days.

Marty reported 13 delinquent water and sewer accounts. Reviewed the Twin Creeks Celebration with the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of May 2009 in the amount of $8,987.21 in the general fund, $5,489.74 in the water fund, $10,242.75 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $24,719.70. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 9:40 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson he council adjourn from the June 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