Category: Minutes

May 1, 2012

 

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Clerk
Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave, Marty Nate, Attorney Adam
McKenzie

 

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

 

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada
DeClark 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 April
3, 2012, council meeting were read.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark the
council approve the minutes as read.
Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

City Attorney, Adam McKenzie, was present for questions
regarding the collection of fees on
homes that are not currently occupied but will be charged the $35.00 sewer
fee per month. He stated that the city has three options to retain those fees.
The first option would be to sue them and take them to small claims court and
from the judgment would be the lien on the property. Option two is that before
services are rendered the account must be brought current. The third option
presented was to manually disconnect them from the main line and make them pay
the fee to reconnect to the main line. There was also lots of discussion about
how to go about condemning a home to make the home exempt from the $35.00 sewer
fee per month. There was a question about when to start charging the vacant
homes the $35.00 charge, if they should be charged starting August 1^st
or after someone moves in and starts using the services any time after August 1^st.
There was more debate about how to justify charging some properties the $35.00
charge but not every property. Councilmember Ada DeClark made the motion to
designate the turn on and off fees to be deposited into the sewer fund instead
of the water fund, until further notice. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

The Georgetown Irrigation Company would like to have a carport shed to park the backhoe under
and asked if the City would pay for 51% of the shed as they pay 51% for all
expenses for the backhoe. Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion that the city
does not pay for any of the carport because the city will donate the land for
the carport to be put upon and wages for it to be built. Councilmember Matt
Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

A citizen brought to the attention of the Mayor a need
for someone to mow all of the right of
ways within the city to help beautify the city. Mayor Bob asked the council
how they felt about hiring a student to do the mowing. The council discussed
the issue and decided that there is not a need for it at this time.

 

The fire hydrant
located at the corner of 5^th Street and Main Street is broken and
needs to be replaced. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion for Doug to
purchase a fire hydrant and to get the help he needs to put the hydrant in.
Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion
carried the council.

 

Reed Clark approached Mayor Bob and Doug about fencing on the north and east sides of their
property bordering the sewer ponds.
The Clark’s have said that they will provide the labor and fence it if the city
will provide the materials. Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion to
reimburse the Clark’s for materials purchased to fence the properties.
Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion
carried the council.

 

Resolution
#2012-003 was brought forth before the council. It is a resolution setting
the fees for building permits. Clerk Smith read the resolution through in its
entirety to the council. Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion to approve
the resolution as read. Councilmember Ada DeClark seconded the motion. A roll
call vote was taken and is as follows: Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes. Resolution #2012-004 was also brought
forth to the council. It is a resolution designating June 2012 as a city wide
clean up month. Clerk Smith read the resolution through in its entirety to the
council. Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion to approve the resolution as
read. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken
and is as follows:  Ada – yes, Joe – yes,
Matt – yes.

 

City Attorney, Adam McKenzie, recited the first reading
of Ordinance #82, an Ordinance for
citizens of Georgetown to have the county building inspector or the state
building inspector perform HVAC inspections.  Councilmember Ada DeClark made the motion to
adopt as the first reading of the Ordinance and to set the second reading at
the June council meeting.  Councilmember
Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

Police report:  Officer Skinner had 55 contacts.

 

Maintenance
report: Doug Thompson gave his report for the month stating that he has
been following his usual routines with the sewer and water maintenance. He is
looking for a generator to buy with the money we have saved up. He caught up
most of the delinquent accounts and sent his EPA letter for the month and met
with the surveyors again at the properties for the wastewater system. We
received a letter from Ron Parry stating that he will now be responsible for
his own septic tank and he will only be paying for water services from here on
out. He mowed the lawn, raked leaves, replaced lights, put out the swings and
cleaned up the park. He dug one grave in the cemetery this month and responded
to a DigLine request. He also delivered dog tags and approved 5 building
permits. He attended the Local Highway Project meeting with Forsgren Associates
and other committee members. He did some maintenance on the equipment and
changed the oil and tuned up the transmission on equipment and also had to
clean out the gas tanks before the new gas could be delivered.

 

Office report:  Clerk Smith reported that there are 13
delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month. She asked about writing a
letter to the residents whom are on half month rates to notify them of the
upcoming changes and was told to hold off until closer to August in case there
are any more changes. She asked if we should still set aside $200.00 a month
from both the water and sewer accounts for a generator and was told to continue
saving in the water fund but to stop saving from the sewer fund because of Doug
being able to purchase a generator and to help lower costs in the sewer fund.
She asked about putting a RedBox DVD machine by the pop machine and was told to
look into it in more depth.

 

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Ada
DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of April 2012 in the amount of $9,352.62
in the general fund, $5,800.00 in the water fund, $9,263.90 in the sewer fund
with all funds totaling $24,416.52. 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
May 2012 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

April 3, 2012

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Clerk
Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave, Marty Nate, Rod Jacobson

Meeting called to order:  7:05 pm                 Invocation:  Councilmember Ada DeClark

 

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

 

Minutes from the March
6, 2012, 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. Minutes from the March 19, 2012,
special council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from
councilmember Matt Argyle the council approve the minutes as read.
Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion
carried the council.

 

Rod Jacobson, representing the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital came to the city to express their
gratitude for their donation and realizes the financial hardships the city is
going through and appreciates that the city was still able to make a donation.
He asked if the city would declare June as an official recycling month and
asked for all proceeds to go to the hospital for their expansion. He also asked
if the city could include a flyer with our next water and sewer statements to
notify the citizens of Georgetown of the upcoming recycling month.

 

Marty Nate representing the Twin Creek Days Committee came before the council to give an update
on the celebration. It is scheduled for July 14^th and she asked if
there were any changes that anyone would like to see at the event this year.
Vendors that will be coming to this year’s celebration will be Cliffhanger
Recreation with the air blown activities for children, a clown to do face
painting and the Saddlestrings Band will provide entertainment as well. The
City will plan on selling sandwiches for lunch at $1.00 per person and the
Georgetown 1^st Ward will take care of dinner and Georgetown 2^nd
Ward will prepare the breakfast this year. It was mentioned that the Bear Lake
School District is selling some bleachers and Doug will look into trying to
purchase one of them to replace our old ones to have at our festivities.

 

There was lots of discussion on the water and sewer half rate charges for customers that have their
services turned on but don’t live here year round. The council suggested that
if citizens are not here then they should turn off their services, but they
will still be required to pay the $35.00 sewer charge. If they do not wish to
turn off their services then they will pay the full rates of $95.00 per month.
There was also discussion on customers that move into a home in the middle of
the month if they should be able to pay a half month rate. Councilmember Joe
DeClark made the motion that as of August 1, 2012, there will be no more half
rate charges for customers that aren’t here; they will pay for the whole month
or turn off their services and still pay the $35.00 sewer charge. Councilmember
Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

Resolution
#2012-002 was brought forth before the council. It is a resolution about
the increase in the sewer rates. Clerk Smith read the resolution through in its
entirety to the council. Councilmember Ada DeClark made the motion to approve
the resolution as read. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. A roll
call vote was taken and is as follows: Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes.

 

Ordinance #82
was brought forth before the council. City Attorney, Adam McKenzie, wrote a
memorandum to the councilmembers expressing his concerns of adopting the
ordinance as it was written and included his opinion of changes to be made to
the ordinance. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to have the Ordinance
rewritten to state that the citizens of Georgetown may have the option to call
the Bear Lake County Building Inspector or the State Building Inspector for the
purpose of HVAC inspections and not to adopt all of the codes.  Councilmember Ada DeClark seconded the motion.
All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Matt
Argyle to payback the General Fund from
the Water Fund in the amount of $31,046.08 and the Sewer Fund in the amount of $10,000.00 for the 2010-2011
Adjustments as per recommendation from City Auditor, Gary Teuscher. Councilmember
Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

The review of the water and sewer ordinances and
resolutions relating to the handling of delinquent accounts was tabled until
the next meeting in May when our City Attorney will be present for questions.

 

The dates were set for the Budget Hearing for the new year. Councilmember Ada DeClark made the
motion to set August 7^th, 2012, at 7:00 pm as the date for the
Budget Hearing for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year. Councilmember Matt Argyle
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Councilmember Joe DeClark presented a new map from Keller
Associates that shows a strip of land between Sheldon Clark’s and Randy Rex’s
property that is unclear who owns. At this time the City is not going to worry
about that piece of property and will just buy 2 more acres from Sheldon. Until
it is settled who owns the strip of land, the City may purchase at a later date
if needed. He also mentioned that to his understanding, the properties being
purchased will not be out for bid for lease until after completion of the
project – until that time the property owners will continue to farm the land.
He has his meetings with Forsgren Associates set up and his committee compiled
for the Local Highway Project.

 

Police report:  Officer Skinner had 56 contacts.

Maintenance report: Doug
Thompson gave his report for the month and indicated that he turned water off
at one location and on at another. He visited with the delinquent water and
sewer accounts and told them that they needed to get caught up immediately and
that they he will not be letting them get behind again; they will be shutoff so
their accounts can’t get out of hand. He sent out his monthly EPA report and
ordered some more chemicals for the sewer system. There was a water problem at
the Klingenberg’s this month where they suddenly had no water. He investigated
the problem and got it fixed to where there was water going to the house and
then referred them to a plumber. He delivered dog tags to owners and approved
building permits for Brice DeClark and Jimmie Price. He also changed the timers
on the school zone lights for daylight savings and maintained the pop machine
as well as plowed some streets.

 Office report:  Clerk Smith reported that there are 9
delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Joe
DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of March 2012 in the amount of $8,847.92
in the general fund, $51,936.13 in the water fund, $21,480.49 in the sewer fund
with all funds totaling $82,264.54. 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
April 2012 council meeting at 9:20 pm. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded
the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

March 6, 2012

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Clerk Lynette
Smith, Doug Thompson, Gary Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave, Kevin & Marty
Nate, Greg Kunz, Ken Klingenberg

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm                 Pledge of Allegiance:            Mayor Van Cleave

Invocation:  Councilmember Gary Thompson

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Ada
DeClark 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 February
7, 2012, council meeting were read.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Gary Thompson the
council approve the minutes as read.
Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada
DeClark the council move from the regular meeting into the public hearing for the matter of raising the sewer rates.
Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and
is as follows: Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes, Gary – yes. The floor was
opened to the public for comments about the increase. Greg Kunz, Kevin Nate,
Marty Nate and Ken Klingenberg all expressed concerns about why the increase is
so much and if we have searched every avenue available to lessen the burden.
The council responded by explaining the need for a change from our current
system because of EPA and DEQ regulations and stated that the increase has been
put off to the point it can’t be put off anymore and hence the large increase.
The council also mentioned that any home having a connection, regardless of occupancy
would be responsible for paying for their sewer also. Councilmember Matt Argyle
made the motion to close the public hearing and move back into the regular
meeting. Councilmember Gary Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
taken and is as follows: Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes, Gary – yes. After
more discussion about how to come to the $35.00 increase, by taking $2.00 from
the existing $25.00 and adding the $37.00 to repay the loan to make it
essentially a $35.00 increase, the chair entertained a motion from
councilmember Matt Argyle that the sewer rates will increase $35.00 on top of
the existing $25.00, beginning August 1, 2012, and every connection will be
required to pay the fee. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll
call vote was taken and is as follows: Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes, Gary –
yes.

Bear Lake Memorial
Hospital called during the meeting and asked to be rescheduled to the next
meeting due to the weather and expressed their gratitude to the City for their
donation and mentioned that that donation has inspired others to make personal
donations. They will speak about a countywide recycling month at our next
meeting in April.

A building permit
for the LDS Church was brought forth for its need to have the existing
steeple replaced, due to it being structurally unsound. A variance would be
needed if the steeple were torn down because it is too high in relation to our
building standards. Councilmember Ada DeClark made the motion to allow the variance
for the LDS Church because there needs to be a Church in the community and this
is the only existing Church in the town and every Church needs a steeple.
Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion
carried the council.

Rocky Mountain buy silagra online Power sent over an agreement to be signed
to install the new streetlight. It
will be a 100 watt light that Rocky Mountain Power will own. Councilmember Joe
DeClark made the motion to sign the agreement and have the light installed at
Stringtown and ½ Mile Lane. Councilmember Gary Thompson seconded the motion.
All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Resolution
#2012-001 was brought forth before the council. It is a resolution stating
the schedule of fees within the office for copying and faxing services and how
to handle NSF checks and the fee associated with those items. Clerk Smith read
the resolution through in its entirety to the council. Councilmember Matt
Argyle made the motion to approve the resolution as read. Councilmember Gary
Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Ada
– yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes, Gary – yes.

Ordinance #80
was brought forth before the council. Councilmember Ada DeClark made the motion
to table the ordinance until the next meeting for councilmembers to have more
time to review the ordinance and the associated codes listed on that ordinance.
Councilmember Joe DeClark 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 table the decision of paying back the General Fund from the Water and Sewer Funds until
Clerk Smith can have more time to research the issue. Councilmember Gary
Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Joe
DeClark that the Water Fund make an extra $15,000.00 payment on the principal
of the existing Water Loan now and
make the regular payment of $28,000.00 in July. Councilmember Gary Thompson
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Councilmember Ada
DeClark expressed that she would like to have the council review the water
and sewer ordinances relating to the handling of delinquent accounts at the
next meeting.

Police report:  Officer Skinner had 37 contacts.

Maintenance report: Doug
Thompson reported that he continues to do his regular maintenance work and
routines with the water and sewer systems. There was one burial this month that
he cleaned the roads and dug the grave for. He helped the street lighting
process with Rocky Mountain Power get underway so we could get the agreement to
be signed and have the street light installed. The snow plow pump has a leak in
it and he is hoping he can keep it going until the snow is gone to make the
repair.

Office report:  Clerk Smith reported that there are 9
delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Matt
Argyle the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of February 2012 in the amount of
$9,456.59 in the general fund, $5,500.26 in the water fund, $12,302.58 in the
sewer fund with all funds totaling $27,259.43. Councilmember Joe DeClark
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Gary
Thompson that the council adjourn from the
March 2012 council meeting at 9:00 pm. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded
the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

February 7, 2012

 

Those Present:  Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Clerk Lynette
Smith, Doug Thompson, Gary Thompson, Matt Argyle, Gary & Mauria Teuscher,
and Kevin & Marty Nate

 

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm                 Pledge of Allegiance:   Council President Joe DeClark

 

Invocation:  Council President Joe DeClark

 

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Ada
DeClark 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 January 3, 2012, council meeting were read.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark the
council approve the minutes as read. Councilmember Gary Thompson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the
council. Minutes from the January 10, 2012, special council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion
from councilmember Gary Thompson the council approve the minutes as read.
Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Gary H Teuscher, CPA, came to the council and presented
the September 30, 2011, Audit and Financial Statements for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year. Councilmembers reviewed
the statements with Gary. Councilmember Ada DeClark made the motion to approve
the Audit for September 30, 2011. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

The Backhoe Agreement for the year of 2012 was presented to the council for renewal and
approval. There were no changes made to the agreement and both parties continue
to be satisfied with the current agreement. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the
motion to renew and approve the backhoe agreement for 2012. Councilmember Gary
Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

There was lots of discussion on raising the sewer rates,
what the new rate should be and when the increase should occur. Based on 190
houses the monthly cost would be roughly $37.00 just to repay the loan. There
was also discussion on doing away with the monthly ½ rates and making everyone
pay the full amount all year. The office will continue to send monthly
statements until the increase occurs. Councilmember Ada DeClark made the motion
to hold a public hearing on March 6, 2012, at 7:00 pm for a proposed increase
from $25.00 to $60.00 a month for sewer rates, for a $35.00 total increase, to
occur on August 1, 2012. Councilmember Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All
were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

It was brought to the attention of the council that the ICRMP Risk Management Discount Program
deadline was rapidly approaching. Clerk Smith informed the council that the
deadline is March 1^st. She handed out guidelines to the council and
employee’s to successfully complete the discount program and stressed the
importance of finishing this in a timely manner so she can get the information
back to ICRMP before the deadline.

 

Councilmember Ada DeClark
reported that she heard back from Vaughn Rasmussen about the streetlight and
was told that the City just needs to call Rocky Mountain Power and put in a
request for the streetlight and they will guide us from there. She brought back
the proposed Ordinance for the building official within the City with a few
changes to it and asked Clerk Smith to finish typing it up and to correlate
with City Attorney, Adam McKenzie, about getting the Ordinance ready and in
place for the next meeting in March.

 

Police report:  Officer Skinner had 40 contacts.

Maintenance report: Doug
Thompson reported that the he did some cleaning in his shop, maintained the pop
machine, and replaced some lights in the City Hall. He continues to do his
regular maintenance work and basic routines with the water and sewer daily. He
has successfully put together his new desk and computer in his shop but needs
the internet in order to have his office be effective. The council told him to
go ahead and get the internet through Direct Communications cable network which
will cost about $25.00 a month. He visited with the land surveyors at the
properties for the new wastewater system. He plowed snow throughout the city
and on the cemetery roads and also did some maintenance to the snow plow. He turned
the water off at one location and has spoken with the delinquent accounts to
get their accounts current. He has completed the ICRMP Risk Management Discount
Program. The Monument Jack is a device used to lift headstones in the cemetery
and Doug wondered if it would be worth it to buy one to have around or if he
should try and make one of his own to use when needed.  

Office report:  Clerk Smith reported that there are 12
delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month. Lynette brought to the
attention of the Council that there was a delinquent customer for the Cemetery.
Councilmember Ada DeClark said she would take the invoice to them and get to
the bottom of it. She asked the council if it would be okay to use direct deposit
for the City Employee’s. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to use
direct deposit for the City Maintenance Supervisor, City Policeman, and City
Clerk if the employee’s so desired it. Councilmember Ada DeClark seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. She also made
aware to the council of the upcoming Mountain West Institute for Clerks. The
council said she should attend and approved the trip if there was something to
be gained for the City and the Office at the Conference.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Ada
DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of January 2012 in the amount of
$16,227.77 in the general fund, $8,243.38 in the water fund, $11,802.03 in the
sewer fund with all funds totaling $36,273.18. Councilmember Matt Argyle
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Gary
Thompson that the council adjourn from the
February 2012 council meeting at 9:30 pm. Councilmember Ada DeClark
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

January 10, 2012 – Special Meeting

 

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Clerk
Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Gary Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave,

Sheldon and Marsha Clark, Kelly and Barbara Bartschi

 

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm

 

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Gary
Thompson that the council leave the regular meeting and move into executive session as per Idaho Code Section
67-2345(1)(c), for the purpose of discussing the purchase of land not owned
by a public agency. Councilmember Ada DeClark seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken and is as follows:
Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes, Gary – yes.

 

At 8:05 pm, Councilmember Joe DeClark made the motion
that the council move out of executive session and back into the regular meeting. Councilmember Matt
Argyle seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows:  Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes, Gary – yes.

 

There was more discussion on the purchase price between all
parties until an agreement was made. The chair entertained a motion from
Councilmember Joe DeClark that the City
accept the land offer from Kelly Bartschi of 21 ½ +- acres for $6,000.00 per
acre, and the land offer from Sheldon Clark for 26 +- acres for $5,000.00 per
acre plus 7 water shares at $1,000.00 per share. Councilmember Matt Argyle
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows:  Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Matt – yes, Gary – yes.

All parties engaged in signing of the Intent to Purchase contract.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada
DeClark that the council adjourn
from the Special Meeting at 8:35 pm. Councilmember Joe DeClark seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

January 3, 2012

 

Those Present:  Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Duane Peterson, Clerk
Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Gary Thompson, Mayor Bob Van Cleave and Matt Argyle

 

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm

Pledge of Allegiance:            Mayor Van Cleave

 

Invocation:  Mayor Van Cleave

 

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Duane
Peterson that the council accept the published agenda.  Councilmember Gary Thompson seconded the
motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Minutes from the December 6, 2011, council meeting were read.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark the
council approve the minutes as read.
Councilmember Duane Peterson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Duane
Peterson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of December 2011 in the amount of $8,221.69
in the general fund, $5,459.90 in the water fund, $17,696.70 in the sewer fund
with all funds totaling $31,378.29. Councilmember Ada DeClark seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

The council proceeded with the new business for the month
by entertaining a motion from Councilmember Ada DeClark to swear-in the newly elected councilmembers. Councilmember Gary
Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council. Clerk Lynette Smith proceeded by reading the Oath of Office to new
councilmembers Matt Argyle and Joe DeClark. The council then
entertained a motion from councilmember Ada DeClark to nominate Joe DeClark as
the Council President. Councilmember
Gary Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows:  Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Gary – yes, Matt – yes.
Duties were assigned to all councilmen as follows: Matt Argyle is to oversee
Law Enforcement, Planning and Zoning, and be the City Liaison to the following
companies: Intermountain Gas, Rocky Mountain Power, Independent Cable Systems
and Fiber Optics. Ada DeClark is to oversee Parks and Recreation, Cemetery
Department, Public Safety, Public Affairs, Fire Protection, Emergency
Preparedness and be the Georgetown Irrigation Company Representative. Gary
Thompson is to oversee the Water Department, City Buildings and be the SICOG
Representative. Joe DeClark’s responsibilities will remain the same as before.

 

Councilmember Ada DeClark inquired the council to consider
giving a donation to the Bear Lake
Memorial Hospital for their new expansion. She mentioned that the hospital
supports our community by employing a lot of our citizens and has provided
service to many of our citizens throughout the year. She made the motion that
the City donates $500.00 this year. Councilmember Gary Thompson seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The 2011 Employee
Bonus was brought forth to the council and councilmember Joe DeClark made
the motion to give each of the employee’s $150.00. Councilmember Gary Thompson
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The workplace
harassment policy and vehicle use policy were discussed by the council.
After having adequate time to review policies, Councilmember Joe DeClark made
the motion that the City approves the Workplace Harassment Policy as it was
written. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and
the motion carried the council. Councilmember Ada DeClark then made the motion
that the City approves the Vehicle Use Policy as it was written. Councilmember
Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

Mayor Bob Van Cleave gave a brief update on the wastewater
project. There has been some confusion in the interpretation of how to get at
the correct number to charge for sewer rates. Clerk Smith was asked to set up a
conference call with Tim Wendland of DEQ for clarification. Councilmember Joe DeClark
was asked where he was at in the process with the land owner’s for property the
City is interested in buying. He proposed we have a Special Meeting on Tuesday,
January 10, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the City Hall with the councilmembers, sellers
and City Attorney, Adam McKenzie, if necessary.

Councilmember Joe DeClark cautioned to the clerk’s office to
resist the temptation to take money and if ever felt tempted to ask
councilmembers to help where needed, whether it be counting money, making
deposits, etc.

Councilmember Ada DeClark reported that she had contacted
Vaughan Rasmussen about putting in a street light at ½ Mile Lane and
Stringtown. She is waiting to hear back his response. She also hopes to have an
Ordinance ready for review designating the Bear Lake County Building Inspector
as the go to inspector in the community.

Police report:  Officer Skinner had 55 contacts.

Maintenance report:
Doug Thompson reported that the water samples have all been good. He turned
water off at one location and continues to test the sewer levels regularly.
Samples have all been good except it tested high for E.Coli. He continues to
chlorinate and believes that the problem will be resolved with the new system.
He spent some time putting up decorations at the first of the month and is now
in the process of taking down those decorations. He burned all the paperwork
that the office needed to get rid of. He’s taken care of the pop machine and
hauled some stuff to the dump. He’s cleaned up his workspace and cleaned the
Cemetery roads. He has done some maintenance to all the City’s vehicles and has
done some plowing, and found some time to take time off!

Office report:  Clerk Smith reported that there are 14
delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Gary
Thompson that the council adjourn from the
January 2012 council meeting at 8:15 pm. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded
the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

December 6, 2011

Those Present:  Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Marty Nate, Duane Peterson, Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson,
Gary Thompson, Bob Van Cleave and Wayne Davidson of Bear Lake County

 

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm                 Pledge of Allegiance:             Ada DeClark

 

Invocation:  Duane Peterson

 

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson that the council accept the published
agenda.  Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Minutes from the November 1, 2011, council meeting were read.  The chair entertained a motion from council
member Duane Peterson the council approve the minutes as read.  Council member Gary Thompson seconded the
motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Mayor Van Cleave gave a short report on the Judicial Confirmation stating that the judge approved our request for judicial confirmation and that
we can go forward with our plans and purchase land. Lynette stated that if anyone wants to review the full report from the judicial confirmation that she
has a copy in the office.

 

Lynette reported that in the recent election for council members, the county commissioners canvassed the votes and there were 49
votes for Matthew Argyle and 56 votes for Joe DeClark. Council member Ada DeClark made the motion to accept the canvassed votes from the election.
Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Wayne Davidson, the Building Inspector for Bear Lake County came to inform the council that if they decided to pass an ordinance
designating him as the official go to building inspector for heating and air conditioning permits, that he could get the job done quicker and could save
home owners money. Council member Ada DeClark is going to write up an Ordinance for the Council to adopt for this purpose.

 

The Workplace Harassment Policy and the Vehicle Use Policy were presented to the council to accept in order to be compliant with ICRMP and
receive their discount on our annual premiums. The Council decided to take the policies home and have more time to review them so that they could discuss and
accept these policies at the next regular meeting in January.

 

Marty informed the Council that there needs to be a Resolution for fees in the office for duties such as copying and faxing. The office is to
work on creating a Resolution and a Master Fee Resolution for this purpose.

 

Council member Ada DeClark brought forth to the Council a couple of Playground bids for the Council to
review. She wants to work on some fundraising ideas with Jennifer Wells so that the City doesn’t have to fund the whole project. She also mentioned that she
had been approached by a citizen about putting up a street light at the corner of ½ Mile and Stringtown because that is where the bus stop is and it is really
dark in the mornings when the kids get picked up for school. She asked if she could get with Vaughan Rasmussen to check into getting another street light.
She also wanted the Council to consider giving a donation of $500.00 to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital and requests a decision to be made at the next regular
meeting in January.

 

Police Report:  Officer Skinner had 50 contacts.

 

Maintenance Report:  Doug reported that he participated in and prepared for the Judicial Confirmation. The heaters
at the chlorinator building went bad and so he ordered a new one. He turned water off at one location and on at one location. He has been busy with plowing snow.
The water samples have all been good. He continues to treat and test and all samples are good. He planted 30 trees on the right of way but wasn’t able to
get them all planted and he is taking care of those through the winter and will plant the remaining trees in the Spring. He got all of the lights hung and
ready for the Christmas Park Lighting Event. He cleared snow in the cemetery for the headstones to come in. He did some maintenance work on the vehicles and
got chains on the dump truck to be ready for the cemetery throughout the winter.

 

Office Report:  Lynette Smith reported that there are 10 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month.

 

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Duane Peterson the council approve checks and
vouchers for the month of November 2011 in the amount of $13,880.63 in the general fund, $5,965.64 in the water fund, $28,458.77 in the sewer fund
with all funds totaling $48,305.04. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

At 8:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member AdaDeClark that the council adjourn from the December 2011 council meeting.

Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

 

 

Lynette Smith, Deputy City Clerk

City of Georgetown

November 1, 2011

 

Those Present:  Ada
DeClark, Gary Thompson, Bob Van Cleave, Joe DeClark, Duane Peterson, Marty
Nate, Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson

 

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm

 

Invocation:  Gary Thompson

 

The chair entertained a
motion from Council member Ada DeClark that the council accept the published
agenda.  Council member Duane Peterson
seconded the motion.  All were in favor
and the motion carried the council.

 

Minutes from the October
4, 2011, council meeting were read.
The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the
council approve the minutes as read.
Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

The date for the Judicial
Confirmation has been set for November 23, 2011, in the Paris Courthouse at
2:00 pm. Doug Thompson, Joe Declark, Marty Nate and Bob Van Cleave must
attend.  Everything should be done by the
second week in December before the Judge’s paralegal leaves for maternity
leave.

 

Mayor Van Cleave brought a
proposal for a new computer system for the office including Microsoft Office
Suite and QuickBooks. Council member Ada DeClark made a motion that the office
purchase a new computer, Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks up to $2,300.00
including shipping. Duane Peterson seconded the motion; all were in favor and
the motion carried the council.

 

The new segregation of duties
was presented to the council and has been advised by City Attorney, Adam
McKenzie, to adopt into the Employee Policy. Council member Joe DeClark made
the motion that the segregation of duties be added to the Employee Policy. Gary
Thompson seconded the motion; all were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

It was brought forth to the
council to destroy City records for the years 2000-2004.  Different City records include FY 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003, and 2004; election records for petitions for candidacy for years
1999, 2001, 2003 and 2005; the election poll book for the official return list
for November 2005; Election poll book for absentee applications for November
2007 and the Declaration of Candidacy. Council member Joe DeClark made the
motion for Doug to burn the City records. Duane Peterson seconded the motion;
all were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

The Christmas park lighting
date was suggested to be moved to a weekday instead of a weekend in hopes of getting
more families to participate. The festivities will include hot dogs, hot
chocolate, marshmallows and Santa Clause will make an appearance. Council
member Ada DeClark made the motion the Christmas Park Lighting take place on
Monday, November 28, 2011, at 6:00 pm. Duane Peterson seconded the motion; all
were in favor and the motion carried the council.  Council member Duane Peterson then made a
motion the office purchase Christmas Lights for the park in the amount of
$1,000.00.  Ada DeClark seconded the
motion; all were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Returned checks will now have
a fee of $20.00 and customers will have a 30 day period to pay the outstanding
money owed and the $20.00 returned check fee. If the balance has not been paid
within the 30 day period then more fees may be added. Council member Gary
Thompson made the motion that a Resolution be created for the new fee schedule.
Joe DeClark seconded the motion; all were in favor and the motion carried the
council.

 

Council member Duane Peterson
asked the Council if he should continue to work on the Recreational Vehicle and
Camper Trailer Draft or if it should be tabled until after the wastewater
project. The Council responded that earlier in the year they had decided to
table it until after the project and thought it should continue to be tabled
while taking care of the project and that the new council member replacing
council member Duane Peterson would be assigned the Draft once this project is
complete.

 

Council member Ada DeClark
brought forth to the Council if the City could hire someone to help Doug
throughout the summer and to give him some extra relief if he wanted to take
time off. The Council discussed options of hiring through the Department of
Labor’s programs, if they have any current programs, or hiring a local and
trustworthy teenager. This is something that will be looked into as we get
closer to summer and is a great idea to provide Doug with some relief.

 

Police Report:  Officer
Skinner had 50 contacts.

 

Maintenance Report:  Doug reported
that he turned water off at three locations and on at one location. He helped a
house that had a water leak; the house had low pressure due to bad lines. The
water samples have all been good. He continues to treat and test and all samples
are good and the nitrates are at 0. He went to school one day. He cleaned up
the road to Red Pass and closed another road for winter. He cleaned up the shop
and worked on the plow to get it ready for winter. He help clear up some horses
on the highway and ordered two new batteries for the plow – the old ones he
cleaned up and they were 12 years old. He needs some new tires for the service
truck. The council advised him to go and get some soon before the snow
flies.  Vaughan Rasmussen said that he
would meet up with Doug one day about what to do about the trees in between
City Hall and The Johnson‘s place.

 

Office Report:  Marty Nate
reported that there are 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month.
She reminded the council of the upcoming AIC training. She mentioned that after
looking through the minutes that there was no indication of the City Park being
named after Newell Passey. The Council mentioned that if Darrel Passey would
like to donate money for playground equipment instead of a sign that he
certainly would not be turned away. Marty also mentioned that the coming
Tuesday, November 8^th the office would be closed for regular
business because it is Election Day and elections are held in the city
offices.  Cliff Hanger Recreation comes to
the Twin Creek Days Celebration in July and would need a deposit to reserve
them to come again next year. The council said to go ahead with sending them a
check for the deposit. Access Idaho was a vendor at the Clerk Conference this
year and they have sent a letter to the office about cities being able to
accept credit and debit card payments at no cost to the city. Lynette Smith
asked if this would be something the council thought would be worth looking
into or not. Council member Gary Thompson made the motion for the office to
look more into getting Access Idaho for our city office. Duane Peterson
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 approve checks and
vouchers for the month of October 2011 in the amount of $8,659.96 in the
general fund, $6,143.22 in the water fund, $10,458.22 in the sewer fund with
all funds totaling $25,261.40. Council member Ada Declark seconded the motion.
All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

At 8:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Ada
DeClark the council adjourn from the November 2011 council meeting.  Council member Duane Peterson seconded the
motion.  All were in favor and the motion
carried the council.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

 

 

Lynette Smith, Deputy City Clerk

City of Georgetown

October 4, 2011

 

Those Present:  Ada DeClark, Gary Thompson, Bob Van Cleave, Joe DeClark, Marty Nate, Lynette Smith, Doug Thompson, Skylar Allen from Keller Associates

 

Meeting called to order:  7:10 pm

 

Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation:  Mayor Bob Van Cleave

 

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson that the council accept the published agenda.  Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Minutes from the September 6, 2011 council meeting were read.  The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve the minutes as read with the exception of adding Doug and Marty both attend the Judicial Confirmation.  Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Skylar Allen of Keller Associates came and updated the council about where we are at on the planning study. The income surveys conducted by the council members will now be taken to the Department of Commerce for eligibility to apply for the Block Grant by November 18^th.  There will need to be a public hearing for the application for the Grant.  We are waiting on a date for the Judicial Confirmation in order to move forward with the loan.  The Judicial Confirmation must be done before the loan is official and preferably before we apply for the Grant. The council asked Marty to call City Attorney, Adam McKenzie, to confirm a date for the Judicial Confirmation. Keller’s looked at property with DEQ to purchase for the new lagoons.  The land application needs 35 acres and a buffer zone.  The application needs a survey of the properties and takes about a week to complete.  It would be preferable if the surveys could take place before snow falls. A comment period for the wastewater project was published in the News Examiner and will run from October 6-20^th. The DEQ needs a letter from the Mayor or City in relation to the public comments. The segregation of duties must be in place to move forward.  The office is to speak with Adam about how to implement the segregation of duties. After the survey of the properties for the land application is completed and the DEQ finds a report of no significance then we can move forward and discuss design plans in November.

 

Doug Thompson discussed with the Council options for removing the trees between the City Office building and Johnson Meat Cutting’s building.  The trees are growing into the power line and are becoming a nuisance for both property owners.  Doug wondered who was responsible for the trees; the power company, landowners or the City?  Doug is going to see if he can get Vaughn Rasmussen to come and take a look at the trees and see if he can tell us if the power company will take care of the problem.

 

Council member Ada DeClark brought forth to the Council if in the instance of sickness or absence of Lynette Smith in months and years to come if Marty could come back and work to fill-in.  Marty mentioned that working at all would affect her retirement.

 

Council member Gary Thompson mentioned he had been receiving comments and concerns about the smell of the sewer system near particular homeowners.  The Council informed him that the new wastewater project that we are working on will eliminate those problems and to pass the word along to those homeowners.

 

Police Report:  Officer Skinner had 57 contacts.

 

Maintenance Report:  Doug mowed the cemetery and mentioned he may only mow that once more, he got some gravel hauled in and has tried to winterize everything.  He hopes to have some time to spray more thistle.  He received the water samples back and they are all ok and the nitrates are good.  He reported that he measured the springs and that they are way above any measurements previously made.  It is the City’s responsibility to maintain the septic at 496 100 East and their septic was pumped.  He sent out the EPA report and did more regular testing.  The nitrate readings are going up in the sewer ponds and he is monitoring that closely.  He winterized the park, serviced the backhoe and had to rebuild the front brakes in the service truck.

 

Office Report:  Marty reported that there are 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month and that there are 2 Candidacy’s for City Council which are Matt Argyle and Joe DeClark.  She mentioned to the council she has received flyers for the City Council to attend AIC training and there is a Planning & Zoning meeting the same day at the same location.  She also mentioned that Lynette and any other council members who wished to attend, to go on a trip with Doug one day to go throughout the City and learn where everything is and what everything is all about.  She also asked the Council about Lynette becoming a Notary.  It was decided that there needs to be a Notary within the City and that Lynette should become a Notary and bonded.  She inquired of the Council if realtor inspections should be charged for water turn on and off fees and also if someone is living in a home for only 2 weeks out of the year if they should be charged those same fees.  There was some discussion and then it was decided that inspections should not be charged the fees because that should be included in the maintenance but to be fair to everyone else, no matter how long someone is in a home that all homeowners should be charged the turn on and off fees when applicable.  She mentioned that Darrel Passey came in and claims that the City Park should be named after his dad Newell and wondered if anyone had any insight.  Darrel also mentioned that if there is a sign put up honoring his dad that he will pay some money for the sign.  Marty asked the Council what they would like to do about the new sewer and water fees so that the office can order the new books for the year.  It was decided that we can’t make any changes to the fees until after the Judicial Confirmation.  In the meantime, the office might be sending out statements for a month or two until the new books arrive with the new fee schedule.  She mentioned again that we need to adopt a segregation of duties and we need to ask City Attorney, Adam McKenzie how to adopt; if by ordinance or add to the employee policy.  Lynette should be coming into the office for training two days a week for the month of October.  Lynette gave a report on the Clerk’s Conference attended by her and Marty in Boise.  She brought forth to the Council a proposal of how to receive a 5% discount on the ICRMP policy for the new year.  The Council would need to implement two new policies – a workplace harassment policy and a vehicle use policy in order to apply for the discount. All employees would need to participate in order to get the discount.  The Council told her to go ahead and get started on what was needed to get started on the discount.  She also mentioned that while at the Clerk’s Conference her and Marty received bid proposals from Software companies to update the office’s utility billing and financial programs. The Council said that they needed more time to learn about the softwares and what was needed in order to make a decision.

 

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Ada DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of September 2011 in the amount of $11,932.79 in the general fund, $5,454.19 in the water fund, $10,877.40 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $28,264.38.  Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

At 8:45 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council adjourn from the October 2011 council meeting.  Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

 

 

Lynette Smith, Deputy City Clerk

City of Georgetown

September 6, 2011

Those Present:  Bob Van Cleave, Lynette Smith, Jim Mullen, Doug Thompson, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Mable Whitmore, Gary Thompson, Adam McKenzie, Duane Peterson

Meeting called to order:  7:05 pm

Invocation:  Ada DeClark

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council accept the proposed agenda item to be added to the published agenda:  Keller Engineering Contract.  Item was added to the agenda after review by Adam McKenzie, City attorney.  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.  All were in favor and the motion passed the council.  The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council accept the published agenda along with the added proposed item.  Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Mayor Van Cleave introduced Lynette Smith as the new deputy city clerk.  The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve Lynette to accompany Marty to the September Clerks Conference and for her to receive 8 hrs pay per day of conference.  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.

Adam McKenzie, City attorney, clarified with the council the issue with the special use permit granted for 568 Stringtown Lane.  The city ordinances do not provide for granting of special use permits.  Therefore the council needs to correct the motion made at the August 2, 2011 council meeting.  The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council change the approval from an special use to permit to a variance for 568 Stringtown Lane.  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.  The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council accept the Budget for fiscal year 2012.  Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.  The appropriations ordinance draft for fiscal year 2012 was read to those present.  The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve the ordinance; have it assigned the appropriate number and enter it into the city ordinance book.  Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Adam McKenzie told the council he had not had time to read the contract between Keller Engineering and the City in its entirety.  He will finish it up tomorrow and will meet with the Mayor to review its contents.  If the contract is up to snuff, the Mayor will sign the contract as instructed by the approved motion made in the August 2, 2011 council meeting.  The Judicial confirmation process was address by Adam.  The petition is ready to be filed.  A motion will be filed to remove Judge Brown from the hearing.  A replacement Judge from Pocatello will then be assigned to the hearing.  Once the Judge assignment has been confirmed a hearing date will be assigned.  The petition will need to be published for 3 weeks prior to the hearing.  Mayor Van Cleave, Joe, Doug, and Marty will need to be in attendance to the hearing along with a representative from Keller Engineering.  The resolution draft authorizing the filing of the petition for judicial confirmation was read to those present.  The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the resolution for the filing of the petition for Judicial Confirmation allowing the city to enter into a loan agreement with DEQ for improvement to the wastewater system.  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.  Council member Joe DeClark informed the council a sign had been set by the highway department in front of the DUP museum.  The sign was placed on city right of way.  Does the council think the sign needs to set back off the city right of way.  The council discussed the sign placing and decided to leave it where it is.  When it needs to be moved they will address it then.

Police Report:  Officer Skinner had 57 contacts.

Maintenance Report:  Doug took samples from water system and wastewater system, marked for Digline, patched streets, had one burial, put a new water pump in the service truck, received the BioLynces product, mowed and water park and cemetery, told the council the representative from Caterpillar had proposed a trade for the backhoe to a new version with less hours.  The trade was discussed and tabled until a written proposal was available.

Marty reported 8 delinquent water and sewer account.  The council decided to hold the Twin Creek Celebration on 14 July 2012.  Lynette wants Marty to stay in charge of it forever.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council sign checks and vouchers for the month of August 2011 in the amount of $12,392.15 in the general fund, $5,841.46 in the water fund, $12,707.03 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $30,940.64.  Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 8:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council adjourn from the September 2011 council meeting.  Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown