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