Georgetown Idaho

February 18, 2019 – Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes

 Those Present: Jordan Rasmusson, Suzann Parrish, Eric Christopherson and Mary Nate.

Meeting called to order:              7:00 pm

The committee reviewed portions of Ordinance # 27. Options of lot sizes were discussed;  ½ acre, 1/3 acre, square footage, or percentage of building size to lot size.  The committee discussed the relevance of having two residential zones versus just one.  Development issues were discussed and the impact they would have on the infrastructure of the City.  The next meeting was scheduled for 18 March 2019 at 7:00pm at City Hall.  Members of the committee were asked to review Ordinance # 27 and highlight parts that they felt still pertained to the community.  They were also asked to research ordinances from other areas and bring with them their ideas to be written in the new ordinance.

Meeting was adjourned around 8:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Amber Smith, City Clerk-Treasurer

February 28, 2019 – Special Meeting

Those Present:  Doug Thompson, Marty Nate, DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Steve Waechtler, Matt Raczack, Kevin Martin and Ryan Erickson from Sunrise Engineering

Meeting called to order:  7:00 pm

Kevin and Ryan reviewed with the council members and maintenance employees the different options for the renovation of the chlorination building. After discussing with the council members, the pros and cons of the options, the Mayor suggested Doug and Matt make a visit to the Paris chlorination building that Sunrise had designed and helped put into operation.  Kevin and Ryan will obtain more information on some of the equipment suggested for the City’s building.  The council, after reviewing the options, was more interested in Option #4, but felt they needed more information on the Altitude Control Valve and cost of the power supply to the building.  Kevin and Ryan will report back to the council on their findings.

The water bond issue was discussed. Kevin will contact Adam and make sure publication of the bond is getting ready for print for the May election.  Another public meeting was suggested so citizens were aware of the bond and what it would encompass;  failure to pass the bond would push the water line construction back another year.

Meeting adjourned at: 7:30pm

Respectfully submitted,

Amber Smith, City Clerk

February 5, 2019

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

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

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

Some of the concerns of the public are:

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

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

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

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

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

The council reviewed the progress report from Sunrise Engineering.

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

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

Maintenance Report: Doug has been busy  plowing the roads.

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

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Amber Smith, Deputy Clerk