Georgetown Idaho

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

Public Hearing – December 1, 2009

Those Present: Barry Bergholm, Annell Williamson, Rick and Karen DeMarcus, Joe DeClark, Adam McKenzie, Doug Thompson, Don Clark, Marlene Kizer, VerJean Turner, Jeff and Deanna Franzen, Brice DeClark, Ray and Jean Dunford, Gary Thompson, Eric DeClark, Mark Johnson, Wanda Dunn, Ada DeClark, Randy Rex, Jessie Mendoza, Karen Hayes, Duane Peterson, Anita Panko, Scouts From Troop #

Meeting called to order: 7:05 pm

Invocation: Annell Williamson

Council President Joe DeClark told those present the council will take public comment concerning the nuisance issue at 546 Main St. and from the comments will determine the status of the nuisance issue. The following citizens expressed comments on the issue:

Rick DeMarcus – viewed the property and found the premises no worse off than others in the community. The tall dry grass and weeds were very prominent, but some others properties were also sporting the same. What some see as “junk” is “treasure” to others. Urged the council to refrain from passing laws and ordinances that manage peoples property and collectibles.

VerJean Turner – Gave history of her efforts to visit with family members and offer help from citizens. Abandoned fridges and freezers on the property, numerous garbage and junk. Property is a fire hazard, eye sore, and needs to cleaned up and secured from critters and travelers.

Mark Johnson – Suggested a letter be sent from the City to the family members requesting a clean up. Property is a fire hazard and needs to be taken care of.

Don Clark – Thanked the council for the good work they do for the citizens of the community. Believes they will do the best thing for those concerned.

Jeff Franzen – Asked if the property was locked up and secured. Has anyone from the City been over to inspect the property?

The discussion continued over the issue.

Public hearingclosed at 7:40 pm. Council moved into the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

City Council Meeting

December 1, 2009

Those Present: Barry Bergholm, Annell Williamson, Rick and Karen DeMarcus, Joe DeClark, Adam McKenzie, Doug Thompson, Don Clark, Marlene Kizer, VerJean Turner, Jeff and Deanna Franzen, Brice DeClark, Ray and jean Dunford, Gary Thompson, Eric DeClark, Mark Johnson, Wanda Dunn, Ada DeClark, Randy Rex, Karen Hayes, Duane Peterson, Anita Panko, Scouts from Troop#

Minutes from the November 4, 2009 Council meeting were read. Council member Annell Williamson made the following addition to the minutes: Second paragraph should also read, “due to the fact information for the proposed agenda items was not otherwise available for posting of the meeting”. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept and approve the minutes with the noted addition. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve the addition of an agenda item: Decision from public hearing concerning 546 Main St. nuisance issue; agenda item could not be added to agenda until council heard comments from public hearing. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Duane – yes, Joe – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council instruct Officer Skinner to conduct a health and safety inspection of the premises at 546 Main St. and report back to the council at the December 10, 2009 public hearing. The council will reconvene the public hearing for 546 Main St. at that time to listen to the report from Officer Skinner and will attempt to make a decision towards the property issue. Council member Duane Peterson 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.

The council discussed with City Attorney Adam McKenzie concerns and issues they have with Ordinance #27. Adam informed them the issues and concerns they have should be addressed at the upcoming public hearing on the 10^th of December. His opinion is to rewrite the ordinance to fit the current time frame.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 45 contacts

Maintenance Report: Doug continued with the seepage tests at the lagoons, sent the EPA report, marked for Digline, reported the first cell had passed the testing and is now up and running, sent water and sewer samples, turned off 3 water connections, took chlorine to the chlorinator building, found a fire hydrant that is broken on Main St. across from 514 Main St. The hydrant will cost approximately $1,600.00, felt the city needs to have a spare one hand, checked the water pressure, put the plow on the snowplow truck, patched 4 of the 6 skylights in the fire house, filled the pop machine, put lights on the trees in the park, marked plots in the new section of the cemetery, gave thanks to Doug Morrell for the use of his man lift. It worked great for the Christmas lights.

Marty reported 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts, reminded the council of the Christmas Celebration on the 4^th of December 2009 at 6:00 pm and the public hearing for the 10^th of December 2009.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of November 2009 in the amount of $9,088.60 in the general fund, $5,690.94 in the water fund, $9,741.98 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $24,521.52. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 9:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council adjourn from the December 2009 council 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

November 4, 2009

Those Present:  Adam McKenzie, Aaron Swenson, Bob Van Cleave, Albert Johnson, Wanda Dunn, Joe DeClark, Duane Peterson, Ada DeClark, Barry Bergholm, Brandon

Meeting called to order:7:00 pm

Invocation:Duane Peterson

Minutes from the October 13, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson 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 Joe DeClark the council approve the addition of the following agenda items: Executive Session – Idaho Code 67-2345, subsection “D”, Horizon Grant Committee, building permit for Nelson. Due to the fact information for the proposed agenda items was not otherwise available for posting of the meeting.  Council member Duane Peterson 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.

At 7:03 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council move into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345, subsection “D” concerning a legal matter. Council member Duane Peterson 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.

At 7:20 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council move from executive session into the scheduled city council meeting. Council member Duane Peterson 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.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council approve an added agenda item: public hearing to determine property located at 546 Main St. as a public nuisance; public hearing suggested by City Attorney Adam Mckenzie during executive session. Council member Joe DeClark 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.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council set a public hearing for December 1, 2009 to determine a nuisance status at 546 Main St. Council member Duane Peterson 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.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council set a public hearing date of December 1, 2009 for amending Ordinance #27 striking the 300 ft. rule which mandates animals be 300 ft away from any residence and also, amending animals be maintained 50 ft away from residences, not including homes related to the animal owners, and adding definitions of corralling and pasturing to the ordinance. Council member Annell Williamson 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.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the voting results from the city election held November 3, 2009; Robert Van Cleave 88 votes, Albert Johnson 85, Ada DeClark 153, Gary Thompson 150. There were 173 ballots cast 236 registered voters, 24 election day registrations, 3 absentee votes, with 66% of the registered voters voting. Council member Annell Williamson 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. The council listened to Aaron Swenson from Frosgren Associates explain the funding available for transportation plans. The funding can include street repair, construction, signs, and comes with zero matching funds. The firm will GPS the city streets and all information obtained from them will be given to the city for further information. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council enlist Forsgren Associates to move forward with a city transportation plan and apply for grant funding in the City’s behalf. Council member Duane Peterson 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. Council member Annell Williamson told the council the water protection plan had been approved by DEQ and the city had received hard copies for their files. Council member Barry Bergholm reviewed with the council the building permit for 608 Main St. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the building permit for Autumn Nelson. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and ins as follows”: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Marty showed council members the drawing proposed by the Horizon Committee for the city park and asked if the council would approve it being displayed at the post office for all citizens to see. Council member Annell Williamson made motion the council approve the posting of the drawing for all citizens to see. Council member Duane Peterson 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. Marty told the council the TV cable hook-up located at 583 Stringtown Lane was not being utilized due to the residents not living there any more. She asked the council if they wanted to move the hookup to another location. Council member Barry Bergholm made motion the TV Cable hookup be transferred to 136 W. 4^th St., Nina Weaver. Council member Duane Peterson 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.

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 60 contacts

Maintenance Report: Doug took his weekly samples, continues to monitor the seepage tests, contracted Rotor Rooter to clean out some of the sewer lines, sent the EPA letter, mowed park and cemetery, winterized the park fountain, dug 3 graves, maintained city equipment, hauled gravel up the Half-Mile lane, has received the plow assembly for the snow plow, the police car needs new tires.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve and sign checks and vouchers for the month of October 2009 in the amount of $8,606.77 in the general fund, $6,520.50 in the water fund, $13, 887.32 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $29,014,59. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 8:50 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council adjourn from the November 2009 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

The results of the election held in and for the City of Georgetown on November 3, 2009 are as follows:

The newly elected officials will be sworn into office on Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

October 13, 2009

 Those Present:  Duane Peterson, Annell Williamson, Albert Johnson, Barry Bergholm, Joe DeClark

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Annell Williamson

Minutes from the September 1, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council unanimously. Minutes from the September 15, 2009 special council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from Council member Annell Williamson the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. The motion carried the council. Minutes from the October 6, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Duane Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried the council.

Mayor Johnson told the council new agenda items had been brought to his attention this very day and needed to be discussed by the council. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the new agenda items, i.e. Kimsey property, Russ Hayes Family letter, and add them to the agenda. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Barry – yes, Duane – yes, Joe – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously.

The project site for the city RV dumping station was discussed. Jim and Karen Miller had a concern with traffic hold-up and flow and suggested the city look at other alternatives. Construction on the station will not take place this year which will give the council time to look at other sites and alternatives. The county clerk’s office has noted some discrepancy with some of the city streets. Street signs and city ordinances do not coincide with each other. Marty was instructed to look through the minutes to see if streets had been renamed and if the street signs were ordered to reflect those changes. Mayor Johnson told the council the city had received funds from the US Forest Service for the irrigation company. Funds had to be transferred to the city because the irrigation company did not have the means to accept the fund transfer. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council authorize and approve the payment of invoices for the Georgetown Irrigation company with the installation of the pipe at the city overflow. The installation will help the forest service with the newly installed fish ladder. 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. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm due to election day the council change the scheduled November city council meeting to Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Council member Joe DeClark 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. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve the purchase of a 36” bucket for the backhoe. The bucket will be purchased and used by the irrigation company and the city. The city will purchase 51% of the bucket. Council member Joe DeClark 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.

Mayor Johnson told the council a petition had circulated around the community requesting the heirs of Robert Kimsey (546 Main St.) to clean up the property. The petition had a threatening connotation. He had visited with County Commissioner Vaughn Rasmussen about the petition and Rasmussen was going to check with the county prosecutor about the statements on the petition. Council member Duane Peterson volunteered to call the person circulating the petition and ask them to hold off on sending it. The council discussed the property issue and the petition. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the Mayor to contact City attorney Adam McKenzie and seek legal counsel as to the issue. Council member Annell Williamson 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. Mayor Johnson asked the council if there had been approval for a letter to be written to the Russ Hayes family members concerning the weeds and dry grass to be removed on his property (579 Stringtown Lane). Marty told the council she had written the letter at the request of concerned citizens. A copy of the letter was read to the council. Mayor Johnson suggested the council be informed of such letters so they may be aware of ramifications if they developed.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of September 2009 in the amount of $27,472.40 in the general fund, $6,219.75 in the water fund, $11,177.93 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $44,870.08. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and a the motion carried the council.

Mayor Johnson reminded the council members when council meeting was adjourned council members needed to leave and not linger for social hour that could be construed as an illegal meeting. At 8:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the October 2009 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

15 September 2009

Those present:  Albert Johnson, Duane Peterson, Annell Williamson, Joe DeClark

Meeting called to order: 10:00 am

Mayor Johnson read the appropriations ordinance draft for fiscal year 2010. The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council accept the ordinance draft and instruct Marty to assign it the proper number and enter it into the city books. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: Annell – yes, Joe – yes, Duane – yes. The motion passed the council unanimously.

At 10:10 am, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the scheduled special city 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

One of the bears on the Welcome to Georgetown sign has been vandalized. The hand holding the pitchfork has been broken off and the hand and pitchfork are gone.

The City of Georgetown is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this act.

Please contact City Hall or Rex Skinner if you have any information regarding the vandalism.