Georgetown Idaho

September 7, 2010

Those present: Bob Van Cleave, Duane Peterson, Kathleen Collins, Wanda Dunn, Ada DeClark, Doug Thompson, Chris Virgin, Gary Thompson, Joe DeClark, Chris Price, VerJean Turner

Meeting called to order: 7:03 pm

Invocation: Ada DeClark

The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve the following proposed agenda item: building permit for Garth Edmunds. Permit was not available at publishing agenda time. Council member 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 the published agenda along with the added item. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the August 3, 2010 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve and accept the minutes as read. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Mayor Van Cleave invited Chris Virgin from Wells Fargo Bank to make his presentation to the council concerning the Desk Top Deposit. Chris visited with the council about the product and told the council the bank would waive fees for the item. Mayor Van Cleave informed him the city at this time was not in need of the product. The council thanked him for his information. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council accept the budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 as it had been published. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Ada – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Gary – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Mayor Van Cleave had Marty read the appropriations ordinance draft. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve the ordinance for publication and to be entered in to the city ordinance book with the appropriate number. 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. The building permit for Garth Edmunds ( 645 Stringtown Lane) was reviewed by the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the building permit. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Mayor Van Cleave reviewed with the council the Bear Lake Watch/Envision Utah issue. The council did not feel a need to get involved with the envisioning process. Mayor Van Cleave has visited with the Montpelier Chief of Police concerning the two Montpelier officers living in Georgetown on the Stringtown Lane. Mayor Van Cleave would like to use the officers to help manage the speeding issues on Stringtown Lane. Chief Butler was agreeable to the idea but needed to bring it before the Montpelier City Council for approval. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the marriage of the Georgetown City Police Department and the Montpelier City Police Department. 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 carried the council. The council discussed with Kathleen Collins the clean up issue at 546 Main St. The city would not be able to provide equipment nor expense funds for the clean up. The Mayor will contact Commissioner Rasmussen for a free landfill day for Georgetown. It was suggested September 24, 25 be the days of clean up. A flier will announce the clean up day and invite citizens to help with the property.

Council member Joe DeClark told the council the water line on East St., was finished and Doug has been working on the road improvements there. He has been reviewing the employee policy and had heard from Walt Mueller as to concerns on the sewer lagoons. Council member Duane Peterson asked the council to review the RV/Camp trailer ordinance draft. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council send the draft to City attorney Adam McKenzie for review. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Council member Ada DeClark asked about the water workshop in Idaho Falls and expressed an interest in attending.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 56 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug has the aerators ready to operate, sent the EPA letter, sprayed for weeds, took sample for water and sewer, mowed and water parks and cemetery, trimmed trees, adjusted the upper PRV, finished East St water line, stockpiled the mill grind from the State highway and has spread some of it on East St., will be doing lead and copper tests this month.

Marty reported 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts and told the council she will be at Clerk Conference this month.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of August 2010 in the amount of $19,818.99 in the general fund, $6,876.93 in the water fund, $14,105.78 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $41,105.78. 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 Joe DeClark the council adjourn from the September 2010 council meeting. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,
Marty Nate, City Clerk

August 3, 2010

Those present: Ada DeClark, Bob Van Cleave, Duane Peterson, Joe DeClark, Wanda Dunn, Jim and Karen Miller, Gary Thompson, Doug Thompson, Alan Smith, Rex Skinner, Gary Teuscher

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Bob Van Cleave

The chair entertained a motion adhd from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the following proposed agenda items, i.e., building permit Jim Miller and proposed ordinance draft for RV/Camp trailers taking up temporary residence, be added to the published agenda. Items were not available before agenda publishing. 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 Ada DeClark the council approve and accept the published agenda with the added items. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the July 6, 2010 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council accept and approve the minutes as read. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Alan Smith from Accelerated Paving introduced himself and his company to the council members. He has visited with Doug about the stock pile of crack seal the city has. He offered the services of his company to apply the crack seal for the city. Doug suggested the city trade cold mix for the outside pallet of crack seal and hire the paving company to apply the inside pallet on Stringtown Lane. Mr. Smith told the council he would work up an estimate for the city to look at. He also told the council his company can do directional drilling under street and roads leaving paving undisturbed. The council suggested he get with Doug and work out an estimate for next council meeting. Council member Ada Declark had received some calls regarding the speed issue on Stringtown Lane. The council discussed purchasing a camera for the area in question. However, Officer Skinner told the council he thought they were illegal in the state of Idaho. It was suggested we get the speed sign and station it on the road. Doug said he would request it from the state highway department. Officer Skinner spent 10 ½ hours of his on duty 50 hours on Stringtown Lane. He issued one ticket and gave a few warnings. He worked early mornings and late evenings and never seemed to be here at the right time. The council suggested he continue to work Stringtown and do what he could. Council member Joe Declark told the council he hadn’t heard from Keller Engineering on the sewer study. He has been reviewing the employee policy and suggested next year the council forget cooking hamburgers and hotdogs and look into sandwiches. He felt Twin Creeks was a success and need not get any bigger than it is. Council member Duane Peterson had council members read the proposed RV/Camp trailer ordinance draft. Discussion ensued. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council send the proposed ordinance draft to Adam McKenzie for review. The motion died for lack of a second. Comments and suggestions were made; Duane will polish the draft up and the council will look at it next month. Council member Ada DeClark reviewed with the council the following building permits: Jimmie Price (168 6th St.); James Miller ( 205 Stringtown lane); Clinton Lloyd ( 221 Stringtown Lane); Ron Peterson (230 1st East St.). The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve the building permits. 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. Council member Gary Thompson told the council he also thought the Twin Creeks Celebration was successful and jumped on the ban wagon with Joe for a different sort of lunch. He enjoyed his assignment of overseeing the treasure pools for the kids.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 47 contacts. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the purchase of a windshield in the amount of $373.83 for the police car. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Maintenance Report: Doug looked into a water pressure complaint, hooked water up at 168 1st East St., checked out a water problem at the Post Office, took samples, sent EPA letter, mowed and water park and cemetery, helped with Twin Creeks, sprayed weeds , marked for Digline, put out bait for diggers at the cemetery, mowed and sprayed weeds on Stringtown Lane, has an issue with the service truck, got the old mower ready for use.

Marty reported 15 delinquent water and sewer accounts. She reviewed Twin Creeks expenses and income with the council and asked if the council was satisfied with the celebration. Mayor Van Cleave thanked her for all her work and thought the party should continue in the style it has developed. He heard many comments on the entertainment and all activities. Marty told the council she had received notice of a class action suit settlement for policy holders who purchased worker’s compensation insurance from the Idaho State Insurance Fund. She asked if the council wanted to pursue the notice. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council instruct Marty to contact Adam for direction on the suit. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Gary Teuscher met with the council for the budgeting process for fiscal year 2011. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve a 3% raise to city employees for the fiscal year 2011. 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. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council adopt the tentative budget for fiscal year 2011. 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.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of July 2010 in the amount of $10,597.08 in the general fund, $35,241.67 in the water fund, $11,355.71 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $57,194.46. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 10:00 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the August 2010 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk
City of Georgetown

A public informational meeting for the Dairy Syncline Mine area will be hosted by the BLM, Forest Service, and Simplot Corportaion on Thursday August 5, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Georgetown Elementary School located at 142 Stringtown Road in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Information will be distributed and representatives will be available to answer any and all question about the proposed mine area.

July 6, 2010

Those present: Duane Peterson, Bob Van Cleave, Barry Myers, Joe DeClark, Doug Thompson, Wanda Dunn, Gary Thompson, Tony Price, Chris Price, LaRae Ahrens, Dennis Deuhren, Mark Johnson, Anita Johnson

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Duane Peterson

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the proposed agenda items: building permits for Tony Price, Mark Johnson, Jim Ahrens, and Brent Kunz. Permits were not available at the time the agenda was posted. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Gary – yes. All present were in favor and the motion carried the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council accept the published agenda with the proposed items. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All present were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the June 1, 2010 council meeting were read. Council member Duane Peterson made a correction to the minutes as follows: the sound system would be purchased if Marty could not find one to borrow, lease, or rent. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve the minutes with the noted correction. Council member duane Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried the council.

The council reviewed and discussed the building permit for Tony Price(534 String town Lane), Mark Johnson(586 String town Lane), Jim Ahrens(621 String town Lane), and Brent Kunz(514 String town Lane). The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the building permits. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Gary – yes. The motion carried the council.

Barry Myers from the BLM talked to the council about the Dairy SynCline Mine area. They will be hosting another information meeting for the citizens of the community. The meeting will take place the 1st week of August. He asked the council if there were specific issues they would like the BLM to address. Information on the reclamation process was something the council would like to have addressed. Barry will post and publish the meeting schedule information. Mayor Van Cleave received information regarding the transportation grant Forsgren Associates had applied for. The grant money was awarded to the City and will be distributed next spring. Forsgren will meet with the council next month to discuss the grant. Councilmember Joe DeClark brought the RV dump station before the council. Sites were suggested and discussed. The council needs to research the issue and get more information before putting the station in place. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the purchase of a new Dixon lawn mower for the park and cemetery in the amount of $4700.00 Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All present were in favor and the motion carried the council. Council member Duane Peterson asked if Adam McKenzie City attorney had contacted the Holders and Nates for the mediation process. No one had made contact with Adam and no one had heard from Sam Holder or the Nates. He also wondered about the property at 546 Main St. and the clean up issue. The council discussed the problem; it was suggested by Adam they wait until the property was sold and then contact the new owners for the clean up process.

Police Report: unavailable

Maintenance Report: Took water and sewer samples, performed the sludge test with Keller, hasn’t heard from them concerning the test, cleaned cemetery from the Memorial weekend, mowed and trimmed park and cemetery, moved water on park and cemetery, mowed the street right of ways, did maintenance on the back hoe, took vacation time, filled pop machine.

Marty reported 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts. Final plans for Twin Creeks Day were discussed.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of June 2010 in the amount of $17,771.12 in the general fund, $33,040.51 in the water fund, $10,794.95 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $61,606.58. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All present were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 9:00 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Joe Declark the council adjourn from the July 2010 council meeting. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All present were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk
City of Georgetown

June 1, 2010

Those present:  Duane Peterson Bob Van Cleave, Ada DeClark, Gary Thompson, Wanda Dunn, Dameron Parrish, Doug Thompson, Joe DeClark, Steve Allred, Mike Williams

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Joe DeClark

The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson 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 May 4, 2010 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council buy tramadol approve the minutes as read. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Minutes from the May 21, 2010 special council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council add the following items to the agenda: sound system and a mower for the city right of ways. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The RV dump station was discussed by the council. Council member Ada DeClark asked what problems would be created with the sewer system if the city installed a dump station. The site is another problem. Finding a suitable location for the station is a problem. The city is still researching the idea and reviewing site plans.

Mayor Van Cleavetold the council he had been contacted by Mr. Holder in relation to the dog issue on Hayes lane. He would like to have a mediation review for him and the Nates. City attorney Adam McKenzie has been contacted and has agreed to facilitate the mediation between the two neighbors. Dameron Parrish told the council Mr. Holder has ruined Hayes Lane with his equipment. As his tractors and equipment come and ago upon the road he deposits mud and other debris. The pavement is no longer visible. The dust and mud tracts and deposits upon driveways and lawns. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council ask Adam to conduct a mediation review with the Holders and the Nates concerning the dog issue and visit with Mr. Holder about the road issue. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Steve Allred and Mike Williams from Zions Bank educated the council and those present on new banking techniques. Zions would like the city to try the new express deposit system. The system would allow the city to deposit on line from city hall eliminating mileage to Montpelier. They are offering a 90 day free trial period and at the end of the trial period, they will waive all fees for the system if the city decides to continue using the system. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve the 90 day free trial with the deposit system starting mid July. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Building permitswere reviewed by the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the building permits for 593 Main St. (Pat George), 656 Stringtown Lane ( Duane Peterson), 203 Stringtown Lane ( John Hottel). Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Claudia Cottle from the Bear Lake Vision committee visited with the council concerning protecting the natural resources and helping the economy of Bear Lake County through a visioning process. Members of the council are invited and encouraged to attend a visioning discussion at the National Oregon Trail Center on June 8^th.

Council member Joe DeClark asked Doug to report to the council on the mowers he had found. The Liberty ward is selling a mower that has had very little use for $350.00 and a sickle mower for $550.00 in the Preston area. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the purchase of the mower from the Liberty Ward for $350.00. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Council member Duane Peterson reviewed with the council the many sound systems he had found. They range in price from $199.00 to $2,000.00. The council discussed the issue. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve the purchase of a sound system somewhere in the $500.00 range if Marty could not borrow, rent, or lease one for the celebration. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 64 contacts 

Maintenance Report: Doug is working on the water system on East St. attended water school for two days, took samples, completed the seepage tests, sent the EPA letter, marked for Digline, checked out building permits, mowed the cemetery and park, dug 2 graves, ordered new flags, worked at the cemetery for Memorial Day, thanks to the 1^st ward YMYW for helping at the cemetery.

Marty reported 17 delinquent water and sewer accounts and reminded the council to review and update the employee policy.

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Duane Peterson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of May 2010 in he amount of $12,151.22 in the general fund, $6,888.12 in the water fund, $8,501.00 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $27,540.34. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 10:00 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council adjourn from the June 1, 2010 council meeting. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

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Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

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May 4, 2010

Those present::  Duane Peterson, Bob Van Cleave, Wanda Dunn, Jay Christensen, Lathe Hillier, VerJean Turner, Ada DeClark, Joe DeClark, Gary Thompson, Doug Thompson, Adam McKenzie, Ken Klingenberg, Shelena Nate and children

Meeting called to order: 8:05 pm

Invocation: Ada DeClark

Minutes from the April 6,2010 council meeting were read. Council member Joe DeClark corrected the minutes to add his presence at the meeting; Doug Thompson clarified under his maintenance report the irrigation company will purchase the measuring device and pay for half of the inspection fee. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council approve and accept the minutes with the noted corrections. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Ada DeClark the council approve the proposed agenda items ( building permit for Matt Argyle and Bear Lake Regional Commission report)that were not available at the time the agenda needed to be posted. Council member Gary Thompson 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.

VerJean Turner asked the council if a city wide clean up date could be established by the city council. The council members discussed the clean up and suggested the date follow the 1^st of June. The city will know at that time who will then own the property at 546 Main St. and how and if the city will need to clean up the property.

Building permits: Jay Christensen approached the council in behalf of Rocky Ritchie owner of the property at 542 Stringtown Lane. Mr. Ritchie wants to add an addition on to the home and misread the side yard dimensions on the ordinance. He wondered if he could get a variance approved by the council. The side yards lacked 1’4” of being in compliance with the ordinance. Adam told the council they would need to have a public hearing for the variance. The hearing would need to be published allowing enough time for citizens to evaluate and form opinions of the variance. After much discussion, Jay told the council they would move the west wall over to become compliant. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council approve the building permit with the change of 1’4” on the west wall of the established residence bringing the addition into compliance. 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 carried the council. Greg Kunz presented a building permit for a new storage building to be erected on his property at 688 Stringtown Lane. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council approve the building permit for Greg Kunz. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. A building permit was presented for Matt Argyle for a new home to be constructed on East St. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Duane Peterson the council approve the building permit for Matt Argyle and give the property site the number of 340 East Street . Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. The council read the report from Albert Johnson on his attendance at the Bear Lake Regional Commission.

City attorney Adam McKenzietold the council the citation issued for the dog causing grief for his neighbors was reviewed the Judge Brower. Judge Brower told both attorneys the ordinance was unconstitutional and he dismissed the case. The dogs running at large was an issue of question. Adam suggested the council amend section #7 and section #12. Section #12 states the penalty for non compliance would be a misdemeanor, however that allows those being cited to request a jury trial, which can become very expensive to the city. He felt the ordinance needed to be changed to an infraction which will allow for a court trial. He also suggested the council consider adding a civil penalty or fine to the amendment which would allow the dog owner to pay a fee amount directly to the city. Ordinance #79 was read to those present. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Duane Peterson the council approve Ordinance #79 amending Ordinance #60. Council member Gary Thompson 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 Ada DeClarktold the council she had researched Facebook and found it could be linked to the city website. She will get with Marty sometime this month and set an account up for the city. She has been attending the business seminars hosted by the Horizon committee and have found them very beneficial. Council member Gary Thompson told the council he had received some dog complaints and hoped the new ordinance would alleviate the roaming labs.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 54 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug is making progress on the water line on East street, is taking seepage tests at the lagoons, needs a flat bottom boat for testing in the middle of the lagoons, Ken Klingenberg offered his, corralled some animals at large, planted grass seed at the cemetery, was called to remove a tree on Stringtown Lane, serviced the lawn mower, marked for Digline, measured building permits, took samples for the water system, asked the council if he could sell one weeks vacation back to the city, he doesn’t have time to take it. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Gary Thompson the council approve buying back one weeks vacation for Doug. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Marty reported7 delinquent water and sewer accounts. She reported 2 residences in the city are into foreclosure and have over due water and sewer charges against them. She will check with the county for direction in putting the delinquencies on the tax rolls. She discussed Twin Creeks Days and made assignments with the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of April 2010 in the amount of $$6,734.67 in the general fund, $6,675.65 in the water fund, $8,862.13 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $22,272.45. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 9:55 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council adjourn from the May 2010 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

April 6, 2010

Those present:  Bob Van Cleave, Duane Peterson, Ken Klingenberg, Wanda Dunn, Doug Thompson, Doug Tanner, Dennis Duehren, Ada DeClark, Gary Thompson, J. B. Brown, James Williams, Joe DeClark

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Duane Peterson

Minutes from the March 2, 2010 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Duane Peterson the council approve the minutes as read. Council ember Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

NuWest Industries and DEQpresented information to the council concerning the remedial action project at the Central Farmers industry site in Main Canyon. Doug Tanner from DEQ handed out progress reports and the proposed remediation plan for the summer of 2010. The project will begin approximately 15^th June. There is 8200 yds. of ore left to haul. Soda Phosphate will be moving that out of the area during June and July and the project of re-channeling the creek will be the item focused on this summer. The capping of the clarifier, furnace and slurry pit are complete. Surface and ground water will continue to be monitored and public access to the site will be limited. The council expressed concern with the traffic on Stringtown Lane and the dust control on the canyon road. J. B. Brown told the council dust suppressant would be added to the gravel roads and a safety meeting would be conducted each morning with special emphasis on the Stringtown lane route. Forest ranger Dennis Duehren told the council the forest service has hired a contractor to gravel the road from the Central Farmers site to the Trappers Cabin. Mayor Van Cleave told the council the Horizons’ committee would like to start working on the Veterans memorial in the city park. If the council had any restrictions or concerns with the project the committee would like to be aware of them. He also told the council of a training seminar available for small businesses. The training is being brought to the valley through the Horizons committee and is available at no cost to those interested in the training. The chair entertained a motion from council memento Ada DeClark the council designate September 7, 2010 as the budget hearing date for fiscal year 2011. 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. Ken Klingenberg approached the council with a building addition to his residence. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve the building permit for Ken Klingenberg. 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 carried the council. Council member Joe DeClark discussed the Twin Creek Celebration specifically the lunch issue. The council discussed whether to charge for the lunch and or how to discourage repetitive returns to the lunch line. Council member Duane Peterson asked if the city was going to have a clean up day and when it would be. Council member Ada DeClark told the council the city did not get the Arbor Day grant. Council member Gary Thompson asked the council if a shed was dismantled did a building permit need to be purchased for a new building to be erected on the same area. The council answered with yes a building permit needs to be purchased for the new building.

The council read the report submitted by Albert Johnson on the Bear Lake Regional commission meeting.

Police Report: Officer Skinner did not have his report ready for the council.

Maintenance Report: Doug took samples for the water and sewer departments, will attend classes in May, will be redoing the water line on East street in phases, the pipe and supplies for the line are here and all is ready just waiting for the weather to cooperate, discovered a water leak on the corner of 7^th street and West street, needs to send $200.00 for the water project with the irrigation company to be inspected, the irrigation company will pay for the measuring device and half of the inspection; the chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the approve the purchase of the measuring device to be used in conjunction with the irrigation company for the water system project with the irrigation company picking up half of the cost of the item. 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 carried the council. Keller Associates needed a years’ worth of samples for the treatment plant, will attend a wastewater class in June, sent the EPA letter, finished the bathroom in the city hall, took down Christmas decorations, plowed snow, made chains, needs to purchase stop and yield signs asked the council to consider purchasing street signs many need to be replaced.

Marty reported 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts. Asked the council if she could spend $600.00 for the band “Saddle Strings” for the Twin Creek Celebration. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the expenditure for the band. 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. The motion passed the council unanimously. Reported on Clerk Conference in Boise. It was suggested the employee policy be updated, funding and proposed funds were discussed, and Facebook as being a way to keep citizens informed of events and happenings.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve and sign checks and vouchers for the month of March 2010 in the amount of $13,332.58 in the general fund, $9,222.96 in the water fund, $11,018.32 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $33,573.86. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 9:00 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council adjourn from the April 2010 council meeting. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

March 2, 2010

Those present:  Duane Peterson, Ada DeClark, Bob Van Cleave, Gary Thompson, Shelena Nate, Joe DeClark, Wanda Dunn, Roland Smith

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Bob Van Cleave

Minutes from the February 2, 2010 council meeting were read. Doug corrected the minutes as follows: DEQ is not requiring the measuring device Department of Water Resources is. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Ada DeClark the council approve the minutes with the noted correction. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Joe DeClark the council approve the addition of a building permit to the agenda. The permit was submitted after closing time on the agenda. Council member Gary Thompson 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 council reviewed the building permit for Derek Price. Set backs were discussed. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the building permit for Derek Price. Council member Gary Thompson 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 Ada DeClark the council approve a $300.00 donation to the Bear Lake Senior Center. 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 carried the council. Mayor Van Cleave related information to the council concerning the property located at 546 Main St. City attorney Adam McKenzie has not received any direction from the letter he issued to the property guardians. The time frame has lapsed and the city can start clean up process whenever they decide to. The county treasurer sent a copy of the final tax sale notice sent to the property guardians. The council discussed the issue and decided to wait for better weather before taking on the cleanup project. Mayor Van Cleave told the council Adam also told him the Holders were asking for a jury trial on the dog complaint issue. If the request was granted the trial could cost the city more money than the citation would bring. He asked the council how they wanted to proceed. The council decided to continue with the trial and look at putting an end to the dog issue. The Mayor ask the council members about the term habitual barking designated in Ordinance #60 Section 7. Should the ordinance be amended to describe habitual barking. The council discussed “habitual barking” and the need to amend the ordinance to define the term. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the destruction of old materials, i.e. checks and vouchers up to 2003, outdated election materials. 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. Ada reported on the information she had received on the cloud seeding program. She contacted Drue Smith chairman of the Georgetown Irrigation company and discussed the information with him. He will be asking the irrigation company to donate to the project.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 46 contacts and 16 assists.

Maintenance Report:Doug sent the EPA letter, took samples for the water and sewer departments, plowed snow, started the remodeling project on the bathroom, put new chains on the snow plow, snowplow needs some TLC he will work on it this spring, ask the county to come cut the ice on Stringtown Lane, dug a grave, told the council the water line at the end of East Street needs to be replaced as soon as possible. He had received a bid for the materials on the line costing $4,000.00. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve the purchase of materials for the water line replacement on East Street and allow Doug to find the help he needs with the project using a pay scale of $15.00 per hour paying out up to $1,000.00 on the helper wages on the project. 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. The motion carried the council.

Marty reported 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts. She asked if she could attend Clerks conference in Boise on the 24,25,26 of March. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the Clerks Conference attendance for Marty. 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. 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 February 2010 in the amount of $11, 949.97 in the general fund, $26,827.79 in the water fund, $31,987.49 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $70,765.25. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. The motion passed the council.

At 8:40 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council adjourn from the March 2, 2010 council meeting. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

January 5, 2010

Those present:  Bob Van Cleave, Kelli Van Cleave, Annell Williamson, Joe DeClark, Wanda Dunn, Duane Peterson, Gary Thompson, Vaughn Rasmussen, Doug Thompson, Sandra Donato, VerJean Turner, Barry Bergholm, Ada DeClark, Kevin Nate, Justin Smith, Mario Johnson, Steve Hill, Jordan Morrell, Quade Smith, Nicholas Johnson, Johnnie Wells, Brad Wells

Meeting called to order: 7:05 pm

Invocation: Joe DeClark

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve an addition to the agenda: revision of the duty roster. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Minutes from the December 1, 2009 Public hearing and council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Minutes from the December 10, 2009 public hearing were read. Council member Duane Peterson corrected the minutes to strike his name from the approving the second motion. He was not in attendance. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes with the noted correction. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by Barry, Annell, and Joe.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of December 2009 in the amount of $17,069.14 in the general fund, $6,656.55 in the water fund, $14,246.54 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $37,972.23. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

City Clerk Marty Nate administered the oath of office to Robert Van Cleave as Mayor for the City of Georgetown, Ada DeClark and Gary Thompson as council members for the city of Georgetown. Mayor Van Cleave took charge of the meeting.

Gary Teuscher reviewed the Audit for fiscal year 2009 with the council members and those present. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council accept the audit for fiscal year 2009. 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.

Sandra Donato approached the council with information concerning a grant opportunity for funds to develop the recreational access right of way. The grant offer comes from the USDA forest service department. She also updated the council with the progress the Horizon Committee has made with that grant process. She stressed community involvement and invited those present to participate in the development process. She asked the council if they would approve her applying for the grant which will incorporate city property. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council approve Sandra Donato applying for the grant from the USDA Forest Service to develop the recreational access use property. 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.

Mayor Van Cleave asked the council to study and read the proposed nuisance ordinance draft he had written. He suggested the council come to the next meeting with suggestions and comments on the draft. He asked the council to approve him sending the draft to the City attorney for revision and research. The chair entertained a motion from council member Gary Thompson the council approve Mayor Van Cleave to send the ordinance draft to the city attorney for reviewing and research. 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. The motion passed the council unanimously.

Mayor Van Cleave read Ordinance #12 and asked the council to consider repealing Ordinance #12 which deals with the killing of dogs for a fee of $.25. The ordinance is an old ordinance on the books and is not a necessary law for the present time. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council repeal Ordinance #12 in its entirety. 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. The motion passed the council unanimously.

The council reviewed a letter from a citizens requesting a new water line to be installed down east street, approval for a fence to be extended onto city right of way, and a tree situated on the recreational access right of way to be removed by him at his expense. The council discussed the issue with Doug. Doug told the council the water line definitely needs to be replaced, the fence, he felt, needed to stay where it was and the tree did not add any asset to the right of way. The council discussed the issue at length. The chair entertained a motion from council member Ada DeClark the council instruct Marty to find out from ICRMP the liability issue involved with the tree removal and a letter be issued to the citizen relating the council’s decision. Council member Gary Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Joe – yes, Duane – yes, Ada – yes, Gary – yes.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 53 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug tried to fix the defunct fire hydrant, but could not repair it. It needs to be replaced; water to the hydrant is shut off; met with Keller Engineering for an update on the study; took samples fro water and sewer; sent the EPA letter, decorated the park; packed down the road to the cemetery; needs new cutting edges for the plow; repaired a water leak; started heat tot he chlorinator building; shut off three water connections.

Marty reported 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts.

Mayor Van Cleave assigned Ada DeClark to supervise the planning and zoning and Gary Thompson the water department.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council adjourn from the January 2010 council meeting. Council member Ada DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

Public Hearing

December 10, 2009

Those present:  Adam McKenzie, DeLoy Kunz, Kevin Nate, Bob Van Cleave, Shelena Nate, Marlene Kizer, VerJean Kunz, Gary Thompson, Mark and Anita Johnson, Barry Bergholm, Annell Williamson, Albert Johnson, Joe DeClark

Meeting Called to Order:7:05 pm

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept the following agenda item: report from Officer Skinner on inspection at 546 Main St. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Council member Barry Bergholm the council approve to open the public hearing. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

City attorney Adam McKenzie read the proposed amendment to Ordinance #27 to those present. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for comments on the amendment.

Anita Panko – requested clarification in regards to animals being maintained 50 ft from dwellings , grandfathering of existing conditions, and animal owners maintaining animals less than 50 ft. from their dwellings.

Mark Johnson – asked about winter time conditions, where animals are fed daily.

Adam explained the animals will need to be fed 50 ft from dwellings not related to owners.

 Shelena Nate – asked if the ordinance addressed dogs, dog kennels, dog runs.

Adam said the ordinance stated “animals”; dogs are animals, and when confined they will be under the jurisdiction of this amendment.

Mayor Johnson asked Marty to read Officer Skinner’s inspection report conducted at 546 Main St. Officer Skinner found some windows broken and all doors unlocked to the house and garage. Food (rotting) remained on the counters, cabinets, and in the fridge; tools and knives were laying around in the garage; premises are in a deplorable state. He suggested the city secure the building and garage for safety reasons until ownership/ legal debate could be resolved.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council close the public hearing. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council.

In open meeting, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve and pass the amendment to Ordinance #27 in its entirety. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council declare the property at 546 Main St. a nuisance to the public and a letter be written by the city attorney requesting the family members clean up the property within 30 days. If the property is not cleaned up and secured within that time frame, the city will move on to the property and do what needs to be done to correct the problem. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows:  Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council.

Mayor Johnson told those present Keller Engineering will meet with City officials at 11:00 am Friday, December 11, 2009 at city hall to present an update on the feasibility study.

At 8:30 pmthe chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council adjourn from the meeting. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown