Georgetown Idaho

June 9, 2020

Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, Alan Howell, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Valerie Ross of News Examiner, Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering, City Attorney Adam McKenzie, Danielle Culver, Heather Griffin, by phone Tami Cook and LeAnn Jorgenson

Meeting called to order:              7:05 pm                                Invocation:         Mayor Steve Waechtler

The meeting was held via teleconference and in person at the City Hall, as to adhere to the Governor’s Orders due to Covid-19 and to keep meetings to small gatherings.

The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz to approve the added agenda item of Valerie Ross as well as the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember Tee Steadman. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The minutes from May 5, 2020 were read aloud by Clerk Smith. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering reported on the water project and said that Ready Service Jobbers is back and working. They have met with Shane, Doug and Alan to discuss a game plan and will be starting at the river crossing and then the PRV’s and then the chlorinator building. They are concerned about the high river and wondered if there was anyway to get it lowered but the council reported that we are having such a late runoff that they will have to work around the high water. There will be at least 2 scheduled shutoffs throughout the City, lasting about 8 hours each time. The City said we would like at least a couple days’ notice to be able to warn everyone. The Mayor met with Katie of Rocky Mountain Power about the placement of the pole along with Kevin, Jason of Sunrise. RMP will move the pole at their cost and Dennis will be able to get his rebate. Sunrise also reported that they can come out to the jobsite full time if needed and would cost around $18-20,000 or they can be available by phone calls and come a couple of days a week. The council also asked Kevin to look into what it would cost to eliminate the old chlorinator building because the main line is leaking which is built underneath the building. Kevin will also look into the status of the stimulus projects.

Valerie Ross approached the council about paying $20 per month to have an article put into the paper about the City. The Mayor requested to be able to read what’s in the article first if we are going to pay for and Adam agreed. Valerie didn’t think that would be possible but will have her boss, Michelle call the Mayor.

Danielle Culver came before the Council to discuss the sell of some of her property and to know how large of a roadway needs to be granted. The buyer has requested just large enough for a gate and it won’t need to be maintained for snow removal etc. The Council recommended to leave around 20-25 feet for a roadway.

Heather Kipp Griffin came before the Council to discuss the Dog Ordinance. She is new to the City and wanted to make sure she was ok to keep her pitbull even though it is listed as a dangerous dog in previous Ordinances. She inquired about needing to get homeowners insurance for her dog and is willing to pay if needed. The Mayor commended her for taking extra precautions already and installing a 6 foot fence around the property and being responsible and not letting her dogs out without them being there. She was also advised that if the Dog Ordinance goes through tonight that there will be no need for the extra insurance.

City Attorney Adam McKenzie reviewed the Dog Ordinance #99 with the Council. Some changes he noted was he took out specific breeds and just focused more on behavior of the dogs; failure to get a license will result in an infraction penalty of $150; dangerous dogs he removed shooting them; for penalties there will be no jail time but up to $1000 fine; Kennel Fee was set at $25 plus $10 for every dog over 5. Adam read through the Ordinance and Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to accept Ordinance #99 for Dogs with the revisions made. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Greg – yes, Marty – yes, Tee – yes. Motion carried. Councilmember Marty Nate also made the motion to authorize to publish just a summary of the Ordinance in the newspaper. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Lynette will also post a copy of the full ordinance at the Post Office.

City Auditor, Gary Teuscher and his son James came and presented the Audit to the Council for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. He reported that the City is still in good shape and handles its money well. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz made the motion to accept the Audit as presented and to have the Mayor and Council President sign letters of approval. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Adam McKenzie presented Ordinance #100 an RV Ordinance to the Council. This Ordinance also amends Resolution #2011-1 and provides further clarification for Ordinances #30 and #70. Adam read the Ordinance aloud. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz made the motion to accept the Ordinance as read. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Greg – yes, Marty – yes, Tee – yes. Motion carried.

Adam also reported that Mark Hicken has signed the agreement with the City about his hookups at his new property on Main Street and now we just need the Mayor to sign. Lynette said that we need to get all other residences in town to have separate lines as well. The Mayor will talk to one of the individuals and Adam will prepare a letter similar to what was sent to Mr. Hicken to the new owners at the Country Corner.

Councilmember Marty Nate said she has contacted ABC Seamless about ordering the siding for the City Hall and coming to complete that. She would like the handrails painted also. She mentioned that Ordinance #70 needs to have a deadline on building permits listed. She has decided to do Twin Creeks Celebration again next year but this year would like to do Movies in the Park instead and provide popcorn. It was suggested to even get sponsors for the popcorn each night. She made the motion to give $500 to the Senior Center to help them get back up and going since being shutdown due to COVID-19. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the Council.

Police Report: There were 15 contacts for the month of May.

Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of May stating that he and Alan installed a water hookup for Brent Peterson and built up the road for the power pole up at the water tanks. The shutoff a few people in town on the shutoff list. Chuck Sims came and sprayed the weeds around the cemetery, park and ponds. The council commended him for keeping the parks and cemetery looking good and advised him to have Chuck come and spray all the weeds along Stringtown too.

Office Business:   There are 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of May.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of May 2020 in the amount of $15,135.96 in the general fund, $7,422.98 in the water fund, and $20,623.25 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $43,182.19. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate that council adjourns from the May 2020 council meeting at 10:45 pm. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith

City Clerk-Treasurer

April 14, 2020

Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Tee Steadman, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Doug Thompson, City Maintenance Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Valerie Ross of News Examiner

Meeting called to order:              7:00 pm                                Invocation:         Mayor Steve Waechtler

The meeting was held via teleconference as to adhere to the Governor’s Stay at Home Orders due to Covid-19.

The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember Tee Steadman. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The minutes from March 3, 2020 and the special meeting on March 17, 2020 were emailed out to everyone to read before the meeting. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to accept the minutes as printed. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The City advertised for an invitation to bid in the paper for the land app site and Lynette reported that she received a couple of inquiries about the lease agreement and property to be farmed but when all was said and done only one bid was submitted from 3 Mile Dairy, Inc. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to accept the bid for 3 Mile Dairy to lease the ground for 5 years. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Ordinance #30 for Trailer Coach Parks was addressed and needs to be looked at being amended. Councilmember Marty Nate has spoken with City Attorney, Adam McKenzie about concern with people living in their camp trailers for extended periods of time and with the Simplot mine coming worried about people trying to park and live in their trailers and the fact that we already have 2 people living in trailers in the City limits right now. Adam suggested starting a new ordinance instead and defining what we think is an RV and putting limitations on it. The Mayor suggested following along with the Forest Service and not being able to park for more than two weeks at a time. With our people living in their trailers right now it is illegal if they hook into the water and sewer system on someone’s property because the ordinance states only one hookup per family unit. The council decided that if someone wants to build a home, they can park their trailer on their lot while building their home, but they must continue to show progress on building the home and break ground within 30 days. The person would have to purchase a building permit and the council would like to put a limit on how many extensions they can get along with a defined end date. If these requirements are not met they will be asked to move their camper off the property or be fined. We have other ordinances, such as #70, that address parking in a trailer park and only being able to stay for 30 days along with Resolution #2011-1 allowing for a temporary use permits that set fines and other limitations. Lynette will get a draft together and work with Adam to complete the Ordinance.

The backhoe agreement between the City and the Irrigation Company was renewed for the coming year. Both parties continue to be happy with the agreement. Tee Steadman made the motion to renew the agreement and to add Shane Clark and Alan Howell to be operators and remove Matt Raczak. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. It was noted that the new operators would still be under the instruction of Doug while using the backhoe until they get more experience and are comfortable using it alone.

The City will have a cleanup day again on April 25^th. There won’t be a dinner party afterwards as in years past due to no gatherings during Covid but the City felt like the citizens still needed to have the dumpsters available as the weather is getting better and everyone is starting to do some yard cleanup. The Mayor will arrange for the dumpsters to be brought out and Marty will get the fliers made up and posted.

The council had to set the dates for the budget hearing for the coming fiscal year. The workshop will be held on August 4^th and councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to have the budget hearing on September 1^st, 2020. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Councilmember Marty Nate asked if there was a need for any trees to be planted anywhere this year as the soil and conservation district is selling them right now. Doug said we could probably hold off another year.

Police Report: There were 26 contacts for the month of March.

Maintenance Report:  Doug gave his report for the month of March stating that he has been mostly burning up a lot of his comp and vacation time before he retires in May so the City doesn’t have to pay him out those amounts. The maintenance department has hired two new guys to take over for Doug. Shane Clark is the new full-time employee and started April 1^st and Alan Howell will be part-time and begin on May 1^st. The water was shut off in the town today to repair a leak on East Street. The City cell phone was discussed, and Shane said he would rather give out his personal number and get paid a portion towards his phone vs carrying around another phone. The City will pay him $40 a month towards his personal phone, which is the amount the City pays for the phone now. Shane would also like to get a laptop to use at the shop and could hopefully get to the point he could take it in the vehicle to map out water and sewer lines throughout the City at some time. Shane will do some research and get with Lynette to purchase a laptop that he wants. Lynette mentioned that upon Doug’s retirement that he needs to get a significant gift that he can use and asked the Council their opinions on gifts or just applying it all to his PERSI account for his sick leave as well. The council said to confer with Doug about what he would like most.

Office Business:   There are 18 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of March. Clerk Smith also reported that Chuck Sims had renewed his building permit to remodel his home. The council had discussed the option of awarding scholarships to graduating seniors in Nounan, Bennington and Georgetown. Lynette conferred with Adam about being able to do that and he said if the City has the funds, we are welcome to award scholarships if we want. The council opted to table until next year due to the lateness in the year. Lynette also mentioned that her printer is giving her the fits again so she will be looking at getting a new one and maybe there will be some deals coming up soon for laptops and printer combos.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of March 2020 in the amount of $14,989.54 in the general fund, $6,537.87 in the water fund, and $20,860.94 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $42,388.35. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried. Councilmembers Marty Nate and Tee Steadman will go down to the office individually to sign the prepared checks and vouchers.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate that council adjourns from the April 2020 council meeting at 8:05 pm. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith

City Clerk-Treasurer

March 17, 2020 – Special Emergency Meeting

Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Tee Steadman, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Doug Thompson, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Bishop Drue Smith, Bishop Wes Smith, Shane Clark, Ada DeClark, Manuel Figueroa

Meeting called to order:              6:30 pm                                Invocation:         Mayor Steve Waechtler

The Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting. The council asked the Bishop’s of both wards to be here to come together and discuss how to protect the citizens as a City with this COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Marty Nate voiced that it’s harder when each entity in a community does their own things and the council wants to support everyone and support the safety protocols being put into place. Some of the safety precautions being mostly used are not to shake hands with anyone, keep 6 feet distance between each other, wash your hands often and don’t touch your face afterwards, etc. It was recommended to watch the Facebook Live by the School Board and listen to what the healthcare officials had to say.

Councilmember Marty Nate had asked if anyone had an update if any of the plants in Soda Springs or the railroad has been shut down yet. No one had heard any of that happening yet. She said that if it does happen, the City may need to look at being more lenient to the citizens on their water and sewer bills for the time being.

Doug Thompson wanted especially noted that as citizens are finding it harder to get toilet paper that some may resort to using paper towels or baby wipes. In that instance everyone needs to know to absolutely NOT flush those down into the system because they don’t break up like toilet paper and instead bind together and we will have larger problems in the City if our system is backed up.

The council also noted to remind everyone to follow their physician’s recommendations and stay home if you are feeling sick. Don’t assume that it’s the corona virus automatically unless you have an accompanied fever and feel short of breath. Keep calm in these situations and help your neighbors to stay calm as well. Be neighborly and watch out for the elderly whether it be for wood, food, supplies, etc. Citizen Manuel Figueroa said to not fear and put your trust in God.

Councilmember Marty Nate would like Lynette to put out a letter to each individual citizen because not everyone checks Facebook or the post office for notices. The City will follow suit with things being done in Montpelier and at the County offices. The door will be locked, and citizens can call for appointments of things that are pressing and need to be taken care of in a timely matter. Other than that, citizens are asked to mail all payments or pay online to eliminate the need to come to the office. Dog licenses will be extended through May 31^st to also slow down traffic coming to the office. The April council meeting will be just for regular business and if anyone needs on the agenda we will wait until May to handle those. The meeting may also be cancelled if there isn’t anything pressing going on if this virus gets worse between now and then. Councilmember Marty Nate also said that she would like the employees to feel as though their job is safe if they happen to contract the virus and need to take time off to get better or help take care of family that has gotten sick as well.

Councilmember Tee Steadman voiced for everyone to treat as a real threat where we know so little about this virus and that being married to a nurse at the hospital that the fear is real as well. If everyone will stay home as we’ve been asked maybe we can help be part of the solution so it doesn’t spread near as badly in our valley and we can resume regular activities sooner than later.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith

City Clerk-Treasurer

March 3, 2020
Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Tee Steadman, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Doug Thompson, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Valerie Ross of News Examiner, Bret Kunz of Insurance Advisors, Ferrel & Susan Dilworth, City Attorney Adam McKenzie
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Mayor Steve Waechtler
The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember Tee Steadman. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Clerk Smith proceeded with reading the minutes from February 4, 2020 and councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Ferrel & Susan Dilworth came before the council to discuss purchasing cemetery plots for a friend of the family. Their friend has declining health and wants to be buried by them and will be cremated. They were requesting for a price change for non-residents to purchase for him or want to purchase two more plots at their resident price and designate to him and he will pay the $150 opening & closing fee to be cremated. The Council advised them to speak with Manuel Figueroa about possibly using one of his plots where they are fairly close to Ferrel’s plots already. They will talk to him and then let Lynette know what they decide to do.

Bret Kunz of Insurance Advisors came before the council and would like to know why they are unhappy and how he can change. The Mayor expressed he was upset and still feels like an Agent should represent us better. Bret feels it’s been a perspective and communication issue and says that ICRMP doesn’t want the agent involved in claims. Bret admitted to getting comfortable with the account and would like to do a better job in the future. The council felt there comes a time to shop for insurance and will be going with a different agent at this time.

Lynette emailed the Employee Policy to all of the Council with the updated changes as discussed previously and all had a chance to review before the meeting. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz made the motion to accept the new Employee Policy with the updated changes. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Police Report: There were 25 contacts for the month of February. He made a trip to Salt Lake and to Pocatello to get his camera and radios working with dispatch.

Maintenance Report: Doug gave his report for the month of February stating that he dug a grave for Margean Nate and Leland Hayes, he is working on getting the fire hydrants dug out, been plowing snow, filling the pop machine and we will be purchasing two-way radios for the maintenance department to use when someone goes up the canyon and doesn’t have cell phone service.

Office Business: There are 22 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of February. Clerk Smith also wanted noted in the paper that when citizens come to get their dog licenses that they need to be sure and show proof of their rabies vaccinations. The City is looking to purchase a video doorbell for the Clerk’s security when she can’t see who is coming to the door and if any other employees aren’t around to help if strangers come to the office. It was also noted that the ground the City leases at the sewer ponds is coming up for its yearly agreement Adam will prepare a general notice to put in the paper and we will open bids at our April meeting. The list of DEQ requirements will be available at the office if anyone has questions on how to farm the ground because if we put that in the paper it will be very costly.

Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to go into executive session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)&(f) as listed on the agenda. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Greg – yes, Marty – yes, Tee – yes. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to go out of executive session and councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Greg – yes, Marty – yes, Tee – yes. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to hire Shane Clark as a full-time employee starting on April 1st and Alan Howell as a part-time employee starting on May 1st. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The Mayor will extend the offer to each individual and then Lynette will compile letters to the other applicants after those selected have accepted the job offers. Councilmember Marty Nate also made the motion to have City Attorney Adam McKenzie draft a letter to be sent to Mark Hicken, the new owner of the duplex with the storage units about having to pay for two separate accounts with two separate apartment buildings. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Councilmember Marty Nate reported that the Twin Creeks celebration will be held on July 11th this year and that the Planning and Zoning committee has started a draft for the new and updated Ordinance. She also notified the council of citizens moving a camp trailer onto their property and wanting to hook onto City water and sewer services. The council discussed the issue and decided as per our minutes and other Ordinances that camp trailers must be in a trailer park and since we don’t have a trailer park the camp trailer can only stay for 30 days and will also be responsible for paying for turn on and turn off fees during that time period. Lynette will get the wording from the September 2003 minutes to Adam so he can amend our Ordinance for the next meeting.

Councilmember Greg Kunz reported about a dog that has been getting out and running at large at its neighbors. The Mayor said he was aware of the problem and has helped them to fix the fence so the problem should be resolved.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember DeLoy Kunz for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of February 2020 in the amount of $17,019.42 in the general fund, $13,851.85 in the water fund, and $19,427.20 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $50,298.47. Councilmember Marty Nate seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate that council adjourns from the March 2020 council meeting at 9:45 pm. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith
City Clerk-Treasurer

February 4, 2020

Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Tee Steadman, Mayor Steve Waechtler – came late, Maintenance Supervisor Doug Thompson – excused sick, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Valerie Ross of News Examiner, Bret Kunz of Insurance Advisers

Meeting called to order:              7:00 pm                                Invocation:         Councilmember Marty Nate

Council President Greg Kunz called the meeting to order in the absence of the Mayor. The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Marty Nate to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember DeLoy Kunz. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Clerk Smith proceeded with reading the minutes from January 7, 2020 and councilmember DeLoy Kunz requested to have the word river replaced with creek. Councilmember Greg Kunz would like to add drug testing to the employee policy which will be discussed in more detail later in the meeting. He also inquired about if the City has money in the fire budget to add a lien-to to the shed to put the brush truck on the City property. Lynette mentioned that maybe there is room in one of the bays of the shed already. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz then made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Bret Kunz of Insurance Advisers came before the council and would like a paper signed to designate him as our ICRMP agent. He has broken away from Nield, Inc and without this paper being signed we would revert back to Bryan Nield to be our agent. Council President Greg Kunz relayed from speaking with the Mayor that he was really disappointed that Bret didn’t help represent us better with the sewer building. Lynette called and spoke with ICRMP and was told that we do need to select an agent, but we could also go with the next closest agent in Soda Springs if we are unhappy. Bret was surprised to hear that ICRMP did pay a claim on the sewer building under the earthquake policy but also said he would have had to stay out of the conversations anyway and underwriting would have decided what to do with our situation. The Mayor will call and speak with Bret and Mark Andreasen to compare and then decide which agent to go with and get the paper signed so Lynette can submit.

Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering was unable to come and give an update of the water project but Lynette had spoken with the Mayor and relayed that he, Doug, Adam, Kevin and Dennis Sudweeks met last week at the City Hall to discuss how to move forward with our Easement for the power. It was decided that it would all mostly be postponed until the weather gets better and is more easily accessible and so they can get up there with Rocky Mountain Power as well to decide if the pole needs to be moved and what our options are.

The Dog Ordinance was tabled until the next meeting because Tami has been sick and hasn’t been able to get the ordinance to Lynette or Adam to be reviewed.

The Backhoe Agreement was also tabled until after the new person is hired to be added to the list of approved operators and Matt Raczak was removed.

The Employee Policy has not been looked at for a while and needs to be updated. Lynette emailed the current policy and vehicle use policy to all councilmembers to review before the meeting. Not all councilmembers had a chance to review so no decisions were made til next meeting, but it was discussed to implement a drug policy and can get up to a 5% discount with Workman’s Comp if the City were to implement. Lynette will add into the policy and get more info from Workman’s Comp about it. It was also discussed to update the going per diem rates to the current IRS rates and to require a physical be passed before hiring and that the new hire will be on a probationary period until he gets his licenses and then will be eligible for an increase in pay for each license received. Lynette will update and bring back to the next meeting.

Councilmember Marty Nate reported that the election dates held in the City Hall will be March 10^th and May 19^th and the City will be closed for regular work on those days. Lynette also added that the County Circuit Breakers Tax Service will be held in the City Hall on March 12^th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Marty asked for opinions on dates for Twin Creeks Celebration. Dates will be either June 27^th or July 11^th and Marty will decide what works for her and her committee best. She would also like to have Movie in the Park a couple of times throughout the summer months with a popcorn maker and projector.

Police Report: There were 11 contacts for the month of January. He has been having trouble with his new cameras and radios not working with each other of the County dispatch. He is working on getting fixed.

Maintenance Report: Doug’s report for the month of January was tabled as he is excused for not feeling well this evening.

Office Business:   There are 20 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of January. Clerk Smith also reported that there is a home up Stringtown that has had water services turned off due to delinquency and moving away but there is reason to believe that the people are back in the home and have possibly turned the water services back on. It was decided to have Officer Martinez go and investigate and give them a fine for tampering with City property if they have done so. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to donate $500 to the Bear Lake Senior Center and councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The councilmembers engaged in signing the signature cards for each of the banks. The Mayor reported that the radios he has purchased will work from his house up to the chlorinator building. He will get with Lynette about which radios they are so she can purchase the Cities own set on Amazon which are important for all parties to have when going up into the canyon without cell phone service. The Mayor also mentioned that the City should be looking to purchase a side by side or other equipment to use as a new hire should not be expected to use their personal equipment. The council then reviewed each of the applicants that have applied for Doug’s job and they would like to extend an invite to all applicants to participate in an interview for the position.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember DeLoy Kunz for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of January 2020 in the amount of $11,458.99 in the general fund, $49,355.51 in the water fund, and $64,107.40 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $124,921.90. Councilmember Marty Nate seconded the motion.  All were in favor and motion carried.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember DeLoy Kunz that council adjourns from the February 2020 council meeting at 9:45 pm.  Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith

City Clerk-Treasurer

January 7, 2020

Those Present: Matt Argyle, DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Tee Steadman, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Doug Thompson,City Clerk Lynette Smith, Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering, Lisa Humphreys, Jessica Alleman, Valerie Ross of News Examiner

Meeting called to order:              7:00 pm                                Invocation:         Councilmember Marty Nate

The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember Matt Argyle. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Clerk Smith proceeded with reading the minutes from December 3, 2019 and councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Matt Argyle for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of December 2019 in the amount of $15,195.10 in the general fund, $200,048.78 in the water fund, and $18,930.57 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $234,174.45. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and motion carried.

The Council then proceeded with swearing-in the newly elected councilmembers. Clerk Smith read the Oath of Office to incumbent councilmember DeLoy Kunz where he accepted and was sworn in again for another four years to serve on the City Council. Next Tee Steadman was sworn in and accepted the oath of office to be a councilmember for four years. Matt Argyle was then released of his seat and Tee took his place. Councilmember Marty Nate made sure to thank Matt for his service to the City and his time over the last 8 years. The council then elected a Council President. Councilmember Marty Nate nominated Greg Kunz to be the Council President and councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Tee – yes, Greg – yes, Marty – yes. The council then proceeded with assigning the duties of each councilmember. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz will keep with his same duties which are the Sewer Department, Roads and Right of Ways, Traffic and Street Signage, Recreation Access Property and will be the City Liaison to the following companies: State and County Road Departments, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and the Five County Transportation Representative. Councilmember Greg Kunz will continue to oversee the Water Department, City Buildings and be the Georgetown Irrigation Company Representative. Councilmember Tee Steadman will take over most of Matt’s duties with the Fire and Law Enforcement Departments along with being the City Liaison for Intermountain Gas, Rocky Mountain Power, Independent Cable Systems and Fiber Optics. Councilmember Marty Nate will keep with her same duties as previous with the Parks and Recreation, Cemetery Department, Public Safety, Public Affairs, Emergency Preparedness, be the SICOG Representative and will also be over the Planning and Zoning Committee. Councilmember Marty Nate approved all of the duties for each councilmember and Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

The signature cards need to be updated at each of the banks. Councilmember Greg Kunz made the motion to remove Matt Argyle from the checking and savings accounts at US Bank, Zions Bank and Ireland Bank and to add Tee Steadman as a signer on the accounts at the same banks. Councilmember Marty Nate seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering came before the council to give an update on the water project. He gave a report and brief overview to bring new councilmember Tee Steadman up to date. The PRV’s and connection at the river creek crossing will be finished in June/July. The chlorination building will be finished once power is available. Adam McKenzie will set up a meeting with the Mayor, Doug, Dennis and Sunrise to finalize the easement. Kevin has projected at least $40,000 – 55,000 will come in under budget on the project after all is said and done. The Mayor signed the 3^rd pay application and change order for the installment of a new fire hydrant.

The Dog Ordinance was discussed, and the council was all in agreeance to remove anything about impoundment, quarantine or hosting a kennel because of the liability for the city and everyone involved. Lynette and Tami Cook will get the final copy to Adam for review before our next council meeting to do the final reading and publish in the paper to be able to be enforced. The Mayor expressed his appreciation to the committee for their commitment and time spent on revising the Ordinance.

Councilmember Marty Nate was concerned about if we needed to borrow some funds to fix the chlorinator building at the land application site. Lynette advised that from the hay lease proceeds and insurance claim that we should have no problem paying for the repairs at the building.

Councilmember Greg Kunz inquired if the new buildings going up around town have all purchased permits and Lynette and Doug reported that they all have that are required to have them.

Police Report: There were 27 contacts for the month of December. The car needs to get some snow tires on the back to prevent from running off the road or getting stuck after pulling someone over on the shoulder of the road.

Maintenance Report: Doug gave his report for the month of December stating he plowed lots of snow and has been using a lot of his compensation time, sick time, and vacation time in between storms and so the City doesn’t have to pay him out so much before he retires. The phone is still working and so he will keep and use until it quits or can give to the new hire. After the last meeting Matt Raczak announced that he was leaving the City and moving back to Boise so the City would be looking to hire for his position. Doug recommended that the City hire for his position first because he has spoken with PERSI and will work until April 30^th and then will begin retirement. He recommended that when looking for someone that we should put out the announcement to IRWA and they will help us to look for someone that already has licensing and may be interested in moving to a smaller City. If we hire someone locally, Doug will then be the part-time guy to help the new guy and will carry his licenses and do the sampling for the City for a fee and then we can renegotiate his fee until the new guy gets his licenses and then he can continue to be the back up operator for the City. Doug also recommended that during the hiring process that we require them to pass a physical and be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs because it is a very labor-intensive job. After being hired they should also be on a probationary period to ensure that they are cut out for the job and all that is involved and be at a reduced pay until the period is over and after Doug has officially retired. Lynette will get announcements posted in the paper and around town that we are accepting applications with resumes through the 31^st and then hope to have someone hired by March to have a couple of months with Doug around full time.

Office Business:   There are 23 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of December. Clerk Smith also reported that we need to look at updating our Employee Policy to include the things that were suggested such as making sure that they are working towards getting all licenses, passing a physical before being hired and after being hired being on a probationary period. Lynette will email the current policy to all councilmembers to review and see if there is anything else they would like updated in the policy. She will also send a contact list to everyone to stay in touch with each other.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Greg Kunz that council adjourns from the January 2020 council meeting at 8:50 pm.  Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith

City Clerk-Treasurer

October 2, 2019

Those Present: Matt Argyle, DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Doug Thompson, Matt Raczak, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering, Valerie Ross of The News Examiner, Tami Cook, Larry & LeAnn Jorgenson, Lisa Duskin-Goede of Bear River Heritage Area

Meeting called to order:              7:00 pm                                Invocation:         Mayor Steve Waechtler

The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember DeLoy Kunz. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Clerk Smith proceeded with reading the minutes from September 3, 2019 and councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. There was discussion on following up from the minutes with what’s going on at 618 Stringtown. Marty conversed with our attorney, Adam McKenzie and he said we’re pretty much past the point to do much with their installation now but in the future when citizens come to get permits, we need to put Conditional Uses on them from now on.

Lisa Duskin-Goede of the Bear River Heritage Area came before the council to let everyone know who they are and what they do. It originally began in 2000 to support small businesses in Northern Utah and Southeast Idaho and is made up of 7 counties in those areas. There is a board and she is the only employee. They are trying to carry out strategic plans and goals in the areas and have even helped with the legislature. She brought some books and brochures with her that have been printed to spotlight the heritage barns in the areas and they have also surveyed 160 plus cemeteries. The brochures also have tours throughout the counties and has suggestions of things to do and visit along the way. They would like if we could approve a Resolution of Support at our next council meeting.

Tami Cook came before the council to update on the progress of the Dog Ordinance. They would like to create a Dog Advisory Board of about 10 people to help with dogs and be people to call when dogs are at large. They have compiled other City Ordinances and are trying to create an Ordinance to make our Ordinance and Community better. The Mayor voiced his concerns of liability with the board if they are up against an aggressive dog. They submitted their Ordinance for the Council to review and they will come back again to discuss the Ordinance more once the Council has reviewed. On a side note, she asked if there was a way to send group text messages when the water is going to be off. The Mayor said it is not feasible to notify every individual. Clerk Smith said that it is posted at the City Hall, Post Office, Website, Radio, FaceBook, etc. wherever we think can reach the most people the quickest. It is only posted in certain areas when we have warning though and lately with the lines being hit citizens know that there is no water before anyone can even be notified. The Council just asked for everyone to continue to be patient as we all struggle together with the completion of the water project.

Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering came with an update of the water project. They will test the chlorinator next week and then once it has been determined clean, they will flush the lines and connect the new lines. They are aware that Knife River is on their way and will be paving the highway in the City soon. The total amount of work completed in labor is about $70,000 to this point and materials are $34,000. The question was raised for how much of the total costs has been from mistakes and Kevin reported none but the change orders will be coming since they have hit multiple water lines, phone lines, internet lines, etc. It was suggested we send a bill to the contractors for Matt’s time to go to Idaho Falls for parts all night long to fix the sewer line they broke the first day. The City purchased a piece of equipment for $7,000 to help locate un-traceable lines to help with abandoning lines. We can submit receipts to be reimbursed from the loan. The section that crosses the creek and under the highway will be done next spring when the creek isn’t so high and irrigation has started. There will be a change order for unknown hours for abandoning the lines and changing out the section in the spring.

It was brought up that Ordinance #93 – Parking in the Right of Ways needs to be enforced. A particular citizen has been contacted on two separate occasions from the Mayor and separately by Officer Martinez. They have been warned enough and tickets will start to be issued.

Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to go into Executive Session as per I.C. 74—206(b) at 9:30 pm. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion all were in favor and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Matt – yes, Marty – yes, Greg – yes. Everyone was excused except Clerk Smith. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz made the motion to close Executive Session and go back to the regular meeting to finish business at 9:50 pm. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Matt – yes, Marty – yes, Greg – yes. Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to pay Matt Raczak sick pay, vacation time and comp time as a regular full-time employee. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor except Councilmember Greg Kunz abstained from voting and the motion carried.

Councilmember Marty Nate suggested that we have a special meeting to discuss the water and sewer installation invoice with the Dilworth’s. We need to create a Resolution for the Water and Sewer both, to clarify there are added costs on top of the $3000 hookup fees which include the costs of labor, materials, backhoe, etc. She also reported that she will call ABC Seamless to get put on their schedule for the Spring to reside the City Hall and she is continuing to work on finishing the grant for the streets.

Police Report: There were 22 contacts for the month of September.

Maintenance Report: Doug gave his report for the month of September stating they have dug two graves for Duane Peterson and Jerry Morrell and been working on the water project. Matt test drove a new service truck for the City. It is a 2010 Dodge crew cab shortbed and retails for $12-13,000 at West Motor. Once they get it fixed up and tires changed it should cost around $11,200. They have been using the old police car to run around in as well. The Mayor wants to compensate the guys for use of their personal vehicles as well. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to purchase the truck from West Motor. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Office Business:   There are 17 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of September. Clerk Smith also reported that we do have two candidates that will be running for Councilmembers; they are DeLoy Kunz and Tee Steadman. Everyone should try to come and vote at the elections on November 5^th. Due to the elections being held in the City Hall the next council meeting has been moved to Thursday, November 7^th.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Marty Nate for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of September 2019 in the amount of $25,581.91 in the general fund, $15,555.42 in the water fund, and $18,877.75 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $60,015.08. Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and motion carried.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Matt Argyle that council adjourns from the October 2019 council meeting at 10:30 pm.  Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith

City Clerk-Treasurer

August 7, 2019

Those Present:  Matt Argyle, DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Clerk Lynette Smith, City Maintenance Doug Thompson, Matt Raczak, Matt & Aimee Kunz, Cole Smith, Charlie Christensen Planning & Zoning Committee, City Attorney Adam McKenzie, Jason Linford of Sunrise Engineering, City Auditor Gary Teuscher

Meeting called to order:  7:05 pm                            Invocation:  Mayor Steve Waechtler

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Matt Argyle that the council add to the agenda Executive Session IC 74-206(1f) to discuss with legal counsel due to new information that has come up that was not aware of prior to posting the agenda. The motion was seconded by councilmember Greg Kunz. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz that the council accepts the published agenda.  Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the July 2, 2019, regular council meeting were read. The Mayor noted a change about the Forest Service Rangers will ask the sheepherders to move past the spring… The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Marty Nate the council approve the minutes as read with the changes. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Councilmember Marty Nate reported that the Planning and Zoning Committee met at the site that Matt and Aimee Kunz wish to build a store on and then they came back to the City Hall and reviewed the Ordinance and their property is zoned in R2 which is residential and is not for commercial activities. At the recommendation of the committee they feel the store needs to stay in a commercial zone because they feel the location of the store would cause a lot of traffic and would be dangerous on the S curve at the top of the road or the property needs to be rezoned. The Mayor reported that when he moved in the Council had told him there was no enforced business district which is why he has been able to have his business at his home along Stringtown. Councilmember Greg Kunz mentioned that there is no land for sale or buildings available in the business district and that moving to the highway would defeat the purpose of the store not being open full time and Aimee being able to come in and out of her home to help customers. Councilmembers Matt and DeLoy had no objections and they asked for Adam’s counsel on the subject. Adam suggested a couple of options to rezone the property which can be costly after sending notices and having a public hearing or the Council could grant a Variance or Matt and Aimee could apply for a Conditional Use Permit. Charlie Christensen of the planning and zoning committee suggested if they were to rezone or apply for a permit then the citizens could also be able to input their opinion and would like the City to try and prepare to manage growth within the City for other businesses and that the committee would like to see businesses located along the highway for that growth. It was noted that the opinion of the Council changes as its members change and with a Conditional Use Permit we could put certain conditions on installing the store such as providing sufficient parking to reduce the danger. We would have a special meeting during the month and set the conditions and date for a hearing if The Kunz’s still wish to pursue after speaking with their other investors in the store.

Sunrise Engineering reported on the bid meetings and three bids were received for the project from Ready Service Jobber, Great Basin Development and Construction and Knife River Corporation. Law requires for the low bid to be awarded which would be Ready Service Jobber at $422,692 for the base plan, $22,085 for Alternate A and $8,400 for Alternate B for a total of the project to be $453,177.00. Sunrise has done a back ground check on them and they have good reports from everyone they’ve worked for and they recommend awarding them the bid. Councilmember Greg Kunz stressed the last few jobs we’ve done recently hasn’t had very compliant contractors and as much money as the City is spending we want the job done correctly. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to award the bid for the Base and Alternates A and B to Ready Service Jobber, Inc. and for the Mayor to sign and award bids. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Councilmember Marty Nate made the motion to have the Mayor sign the State of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Authorizing Resolution for the drinking water facilities revolving loan which will allow the Mayor or Council President to sign all applications, loan agreements and amendments and other documents relating to the drinking water facilities loan. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The council then accepted the motion from Councilmember Matt Argyle to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 74-206(1f) to discuss with legal counsel and the motion was seconded by councilmember DeLoy Kunz at 8:35 pm. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Matt – yes, Marty – yes, Greg – yes. The general meeting then resumed at 9:00 pm.

City Attorney Adam McKenzie brought the hay lease contract for the wastewater land application parcel for a year to year agreement with the lease and City or longer if the City desires up to 5 years. As per the contract, the lessee would also be required to insure the property under an umbrella liability policy. It was also noted that it would not be a full lease because Doug still has to go onto the property and do all of the irrigating since he is the only one licensed to do so. Lynette will get a copy of the legal description of the ground along with the requirements and stipulations for Adam to compile the notice to be advertised since there are certain requirements set by DEQ such as limited access and water and the crops cannot be fed to lactating animals, etc.

Police Report:   Officer Martinez has made 36 contacts for the month of July.

Maintenance report:  The maintenance report will be resumed at the next meeting due to the late meeting.

Office Report:  Clerk Smith reported that there are 19 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of July. She inquired if the letter to the Dairy Syncline Mine had been written yet. It had not. Lynette brought up the dog ordinance needs to be revised to include the words spayed and not just neutered and then Adam will get a summary ready to publish so the ordinance can be in effect. Also the Country Corner is now being turned into an apartment to rent out but is only paying for one fee. Adam will compile a letter to send for them to pay two separate fees. The remaining amount of $38,750 from the emergency relief fund to repair Stringtown Road should be coming in shortly now the road is finished and bills are coming in.

The council then engaged in the budget workshop with City Auditor Gary H. Teuscher.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Marty Nate the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of July 2019 in the amount of $46,004.88 in the general fund, $27,095.19 in the water fund, $82,559.41 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $155,659.48. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Marty Nate that the council adjourn from the August 2019 council meeting at 11:00 pm. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz  seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith, City Clerk

April 2, 2019

Those Present:  Matt Argyle,  Marty Nate, Greg Kunz, Clerk Amber Smith, Doug Thompson, Mayor Steve  Waechtler,  DeLoy Kunz, Kevin Martin, Matt Raczak, Cole Smith, Adam McKenzie

Meeting called to order:  7:10 pm                            Invocation:  Councilmember Matt Argyle

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Marty Nate that the council accepts the published agenda.  Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the March 15, 2019, regular council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember DeLoy  Kunz  the council approve the minutes as read. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Cole Smith entertained the council with a detail of payments for the Land Crop that Smith 3 Mile Dairy and the City of Georgetown share. A 50/50 lease agreement has been made between the two since 2014. The council  made a motion to have a year to year contract.  Councilmember Greg Kunz made a motion to accept this agreement.  Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.  Adam will draw up the contract.

The council reviewed the backhoe agreement and accepted the agreement. Council member Greg Kunz said the agreement is good.  Councilemember  Matt Argyle made a motion to accept.  Councilmember Marty Nate seconded  the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Adam is revising the dog ordinance to reflect the County ordinance as well. The sheriff suggested this because when they respond, they aren’t familiar with the city’s ordinances.  The advantage is that the dog ordinances will be uniform so the officers responding to any situations will be the same.  The council was in favor to accept Bear Lake County’s  dog ordinance.  Adam is going to talk to Kelly Stuecklen’s attorney and when he does, he is telling them the dogs have to be removed from the city immediately.  Councilmember Greg Kunz made a motion to accept this and Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The Bond Election ordinance has been published in the paper and the clerk has the information to get the ballots ready for the election in May. This water bond will NOT change the water/sewer prices for Georgetown.

Kevin Martin, from Sunrise Engineering, brought the application from DEQ to review and get it approved. As soon as the election occurs in May, then they can proceed and start getting bids, etc.  They are planning to start construction in July.  Other meetings won’t be necessary to accept things and move forward.  The Army Corp of Engineers are requiring an application to go across the road.  The ball park is at $3000 to get this done.  The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Marty Nate to let Kevin Martin fill out this application.  Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The Budget Hearing dates were set for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year. Councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to hold the Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Matt: The dates need to be figured out when the crack sealing will be done on Stringtown.

Marty: Asked about having a Saturday Clean up again on April 27, 2019 at 10:00.  Council said yes.

* Discussed having a service project to improve the park sandbox and ground cover around the slide.

* Discussed a bid for the park and cemetary mowing.  Also, the park and cemetary need their weeds sprayed.

Greg: Discussed getting the siding done on the city hall.

Police Report:   Officer Martinez has made 21 contacts for the month of March.

Maintenance report:  Doug Thompson gave his report for the month of March stating that he and Matt tried the 2-way radios and they didn’t work.  They will try the fire ones now and look into other options.   The county is going to chip seal  Stringtown.  He will check in to getting a chip seal machine to rent.  It is exactly 2 miles.  He has been checking into lifting the chlorination building back up.

 Office Report:  Clerk Smith reported that there are 16 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of March.  Mentioned an Easter Egg Hunt, but the council said we weren’t doing one this year.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz that the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of March 2019 in the amount of $12,621.44 in the general fund,  $21,250.72 in the water fund, $12,708.08 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $46,580.24. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Greg Kunz that the council adjourn from the April 2019 council meeting at 9:25 pm. Councilmember Matt Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Amber Smith, City Clerk

February 5, 2019

Those Present: Matt Argyle, Greg Kunz, Marty Nate, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Doug Thompson, Maintenance Worker Matt Raczak, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Deputy Clerk Amber Smith, Jeff Cundick with BLM, Lorie Hammon with J.R. Simplot, Chad Gentry with Smoky Canyon Mine, Bill Stout Project manager for BLM, Bryan Fuell District Ranger of Forest Service and about 75 residents

Meeting called to order:              7:05 pm                                Invocation:         Mayor Steve Waechtler

Presentation from BLM, Simplot, and Forest Service for the implementation of the Dairy Syncline Mine. It was proposed that Stringtown Road be the entrance to the mine. The mine would be centered right on Green Basin.  An Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared and is available to all public.  The public has until February 21^st, to submit their comments and concerns.

Some of the concerns of the public are:

• The road is too narrow to have two lanes
• The habitat of animals and protection of the crick
• Families living on Stringtown Road
• Speeding that occurs on this road
• Damage to the road from these heavy vehicles

Suggestions were made to look at using the old railroad rightaway, to get a bond to fund a full time officer, traffic lights and flashing speed signs installed, and speed bumps. Lorie assured us that they would maintain the road and install flashing speed limit signs.

This proposition is in the study stage now. They hope to have it completed by February 2020 and then Simplot would move forward with the construction afterwards.

The Council entertained a motion from councilmember Marty Nate to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilmember Matt Argyle. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Clerk Smith proceeded with reading the minutes from January 7, 219 and councilmember Matt Argyle made the motion to accept the minutes as read with,  Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The council reviewed the progress report from Sunrise Engineering.

Mayor Steve Waetchler brought up the safety of the employees being somewhere that has no service. 2 way radios were proposed and so there will be a trial with the fire department radios and then a purchase of the radios will occur.

 Police Report: There were 24 contacts for the month of January.

Maintenance Report: Doug has been busy  plowing the roads.

Office Business:   There were 20 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of January.  New tax forms for withholding were given to each councilmember.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Matt Argyle for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of January 2019 in the amount of $13,601.40 in the general fund, $19,238.74 in the water fund, and $64,190.88 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $97,031.02. Councilmember Marty Nate seconded the motion.  All were in favor and motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Matt Argyle that council adjourns from the February 2019 council meeting at 9.10 pm.  Councilmember Greg Kunz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Amber Smith, Deputy Clerk