Georgetown Idaho

May 3, 2022
Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Trenton Morrell, Mayor Steve Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith
Meeting called to order: 7:05 pm Invocation: Council President Greg Kunz
The Council entertained a motion from councilor Greg Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilor Trenton Morrell. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The minutes from April 6, 2022, were read aloud by Clerk Smith. Councilor Greg Kunz made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
A recap on the City Cleanup Day was discussed and both dumpsters and metal bin got filled up. Shane requested if it could not be held on a Saturday, due to that being his only day off and to get work on his farm done. The Mayor said he would be happy to help on Saturdays and Councilor DeLoy Kunz said he could too and help to smash it down and close the bins when they’re full just because that’s the day most people have off in order to get their yard work cleaned up.
The last couple of years there has been a parade held for the Graduating Seniors and Clerk Smith asked if we wanted to continue that. She will talk to the Bishops of both ward’s to find out who the Seniors are and how many there will be and the City will give $50 to each. It was decided to continue the parade on Friday, May 25th at 6:00 pm which will be after Graduation. The Mayor will get the hot dogs and such for the roast for the seniors and their families after the parade.
The grant money that we received last year needs to be decided on how we are going to spend it. A portion of it can be used for the side by side but we should be getting another payment in June too. The Mayor suggested to purchase 4-5 of the flashing speed limit signs like they have in Lava Hot Springs or like the County uses. We will put 2 on each direction of Stringtown and 2 on each end of the highway coming into town and 1 coming in from Nounan. Shane also reminded the Council that we’ve discussed adding onto our shed or needing another shed or storage unit. They will do some measuring and look at a shipping container too. We can also use the money for water and sewer infrastructure.
Councilmember Trenton Morrel asked if there is a City Ordinance about stock piling tires. He has researched and found that there is State and Federal Statutes about stock piling tires and the City could get into trouble with DEQ about them. Clerk Smith will send a letter with the State Statute and ask them to remove their tires before we get into trouble.
The Mayor said that horses being staked in the barrow pit violates Ordinance 6 and is too dangerous with vehicles coming up and down the roads and the owners and City doesn’t want to be liable. It was also brought up that the dog issue with the Holder’s and Steadman’s has been over a month and a half ago and now that the dust has settled we don’t want to start up the battle again. When the ball gets dropped it makes it harder to pursue other incidents as well.
Police Report: There were 24 contacts for the month of April.

Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of April and stated that he and Alan have had a grave opening and closing at the cemetery and have mowed the park. The guys came to do the annual inspection of the PRV’s and everything looks good but it was recommended to rebuild next year. They shut off water at one location and got the monthly samples which are all good. They wondered about getting some gravel in front of the pavilion and it will help with parking and snow removal. They will spray before Memorial Day and see if Chuck Sims can spray the right of ways too.
Office Business: There are 16 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of April. She wondered if there had been any follow up with the Bridge on the highway and what we’re doing about that. She also has a conflict with the next meeting date for Council. It was postponed until Wednesday, June 15th.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor DeLoy Kunz for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of April 2022 in the amount of $15,260.05 in the general fund, $6,703.47 in the water fund, and $16,930.13.00 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $38,893.65. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried the council.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Greg Kunz that council adjourns from the May 2022 council meeting at 8:15 pm. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith
City Clerk-Treasurer