Georgetown Idaho

August 4, 2009

Those Present:  Wanda Dunn, Annell Williamson, Duane Peterson, Joe DeClark, Barry Bergholm, Albert Johnson, Doug Thompson, Adam McKenzie, Tony Price, Chris Price, Gary Teuscher

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Joe DeClark

Minutes from the July 7, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Council member Duane Peterson told the council he felt the lighted speed sign had made a difference with the traffic up Stringtown Lane. Mayor Johnson told the council he had formed a letter to the transportation department requesting some of the gravel at their gravel pit northwest of town for city use.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council accept the following items into the city agenda: Crandall building permit, city dump station for RV’s . 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 Duane Peterson the council approve the agenda with the additions for the August 2009 council meeting. 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 read the Blackfoot Bridge Mine resolution draft to the council and those present. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the resolution, instruct the Mayor to sign it, and the clerk to enter it into the books with the proper number. 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. Mayor Johnson reviewed with the council the conference call he had with EPA, DEQ, and Keller Engineering on July 15^th and August 4^th. The wastewater issue is just beginning to become a focal point with the federal agencies. As it is, all of them are not on the same page and regulations are vague and agencies are searching for understanding.  The city situation is still in limbo and will remain so until someone knows what they are doing. A meeting will take place at City Hall on August 12^th at 11:00 am with Keller Engineering to discuss and understand the whole process. Tony and Chris Price petitioned the city for a city dump station for RV’s. They submitted a petition listing of citizen names requesting the action. The city talked about the amenities of the station, cost involved, and best possible location. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council look into the construction of a dumping station for RV’s. 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 unanimously. Council member Barry Bergholm reviewed with the council the building permit for Jan Crandall. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the building permit. 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 unanimously.

At 7:50 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council move to an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345, subsection “D” and “F”. 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. At 9:25 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council adjourn from the executive session and move into open public 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 9:30 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council convene the scheduled public city council meeting. Council member Barry Bergholm 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 to the September 2009 council meeting the discussing of Ordinance #27 to the agenda. 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.

Maintenance Report:Doug attended school for water and wastewater, took samples, sent the EPA report, checked the spring, water running higher than ever over the measuring gage in excess of 8,000 gpm; mowed and water park and cemetery, sprayed weeds, declared war on the gophers, patched roads, had the service truck in for repair, asked the council if he could contract weed and feed for the cemetery to curtail the Canadian thistle and other obnoxious weeds, bids he had received so far were approximately $750.00. The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve the contract for weed and feed for the cemetery. 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 reported 14 delinquent water and sewer accounts. The chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council instruct Marty to put a lien on the residence located at 679 Main St. to collect delinquent water and sewer charges. 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.

Gary Teuscher reviewed with the council the budget for fiscal year 2010.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council approve check and vouchers for the month of July 2009 in the amount of $8,686.75, in the general fund, $5,384./31 in the water fund, $14,503.87 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $28,574.93. Council member Joe Declark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 10:50 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the August 2009 council meeting. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

July 7, 2009

Those Present:  Wanda Dunn, Barry Bergholm, Joe Declare, Annell Williamson, Albert Johnson, Duane Peterson, Doug Thompson, Rex Skinner,

Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm

Invocation: Duane Peterson

Minutes from the June 2, 2009 council meeting were read. The chair entertained a motion from council member Joe DeClark the council approve the minutes as read. Council member Barry Bergholm seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed the council unanimously.

Mayor Johnson told the council Keller Engineering met with Doug for a walk through on the sewer system. They found little deterioration in the collection system and very little infiltration in the lines. The manholes looked good and all funding will probably be used on the lagoon and discharge system. No one had come forth with information regarding the vandalizing of the bear in the City park. Mayor Johnson met with David McGuire who represents the mining industry entities and is a liaison between the industries and the communities; helping them receive accurate information and gathers comments and suggestions for the mining industries.

Council member Annell Williamsontold the council she had had several complaints about the motorcycles speeding up and down West Street. The motorcycles are not only a nuisance but also noisy. It was suggested she enlighten Rex to the situation and have him patrol the area a little more than he does. She reported some dogs running around without licenses and reported on the SICOG meeting .

Council member Joe DeClarkreported on the meeting with Eileen Hillmen from EPA. She inspected the wastewater department along with Joe and Doug. She asked why the city had not responded to the letter sent by EPA on the discharge violations. Mayor Johnson is scheduled with a conference call on the 15^th of July with EPA, DEQ, and Keller Engineering to discuss the wastewater system.

Council member Duane Petersontold the council the city bought back 2 empty burial plots from the Rodeback family members. He has submitted the first chapter for the City of Georgetown to the Idaho Cities Book. He will be gone for Twin Creeks but has ordered the food for lunch and will have it available.

Council member Barry Bergholmasked the council to review Ordinance #27. The council needs to agree upon the ordinance and proceed with a solution to the animal nuisance problem discussed last month in connection with the complaint registered by Anna Campbell. The council discussed the issue and the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson the council adopt a resolution addressing citizen complaints. The complaining party will need to write the complaint and submit the complaint before the council; a copy of the grievance will be sent to the party in violation; a 10 day period of time will allow opportunity to submit a rebuttal to the complaint; each party will submit a solution to the problem; if complaints or rebuttals are not received violations will not be enforced. Discussion progressed. The motion died for lack of a second. Council member Joe DeClark suggested Officer Skinner measure from the Campbell dwelling to the Lewis fence line if the distance is less than 50 feet, Tammi will need to be contacted and asked to remove her animals to within compliance distance. The noise and nuisance issue with the ducks and geese will need to be addressed with another ordinance, if indeed the city has something to address that issue. The council members agreed to the solution.

Police Report: Officer Skinner reported 60 contacts.

Maintenance Report: Doug mowed and watered the park and cemetery, repaired the lawn mower, sent water and sewer samples, sent EPA letter, fixed a water leak on 6^th street, turned on 3 water connection, shut off 2 connections, Georgetown 2^nd Ward painted fire hydrants, new picnic tables are needed at the pavilion, city to request 10 yards of gravel from the state highway pit, Mayor to send the request letter, lighted speed sign to be located up Stringtown Lane, he will make barricades for the celebration, county sprayed weeds at sewer lagoons, Canadian thistle a problem, PRV in Corey Hayes’ field needs attention, will contact Alan Wilder for help.

Marty reported 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts. Reviewed with the council the new legislation regarding public meetings. City council meeting needs to be posted 5 days before meeting comes to order. Agenda for the meeting must be posted 48 hours before the meeting. No changes to the agenda can be made between the 48 hour period and city meeting. Changes can be made to the agenda by motion during the public meeting. Reasons for changing the agenda during the public meeting must be viable; “I forgot” doesn’t cut it.

The chair entertained a motion from council member Barry Bergholm the council approve and sign checks and vouchers for the month of June 2009 with funds totaling $12,717.38 in the general fund, $27,174.74 in the water fund, $12, 709.62 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $52,601.74. Council member Annell Williamson seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

At 10:15 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Duane Peterson the council adjourn from the July 2009 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown

June 2, 2009

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

Meeting called to order:7:00 pm

Invocation:Annell Williamson

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

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

Police Report: Officer Skinner had 62 contacts.

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

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

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

At 9:40 pm, the chair entertained a motion from council member Annell Williamson he council adjourn from the June 2009 council meeting. Council member Joe DeClark seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted by,

Marty Nate, City Clerk

City of Georgetown