Georgetown Idaho

CITY OF GEORGETOWN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 City Hall 7:00 pm

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from January 4, 2023 regular meeting and
January 25, 2023 special meeting

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• Chris Banks – help with Grants for Water Infrastructure
• FY 2021-2022 Audit with Gary H. Teuscher
• Bear River Basin Water Adjudication
• Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Police Patrol Contract
• Business License Ordinance Draft
• Planning & Zoning Ordinance Draft with Subdivision Section

DeLoy:
Tee:
Greg:
Trenton:

POLICE REPORT:

MAINTENANCE REPORT:

OFFICE BUSINESS: Delinquent water and sewer accounts, Employee Holiday List

SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR JANUARY’S BILLS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting:
• City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 pm – Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

December 7, 2022
Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Trenton Morrell, Tee Steadman, Mayor Stephan Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Tim & Merg Neuman, Tamalu Glende, Sam & Wendy Holder, Kam & Jessica Whitaker
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Tee Steadman
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 November 9, 2022, were read aloud by Clerk Smith. Councilor Tee Steadman 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.
Ordinance #108 – An amendment to Ordinance #100 to clarify living in trailers no longer than 30 days and not within city limits was read aloud and discussion about snowbirds. Tim Neuman suggested having 5 requirements to meet to qualify for a hardship to live in a trailer; he also suggested reinstating the Planning & Zoning Committee and poll the community. It was also suggested that if you own property then you can bring a trailer on to the property as long as it has hookups. The Council then decided to just keep the Ordinance black and white and to remove the wording for the Council approval. Councilor Tee Steadman made the motion to accept and pass the Ordinance #108 an amendment to Ordinance #100 about living in trailers in City limits. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Tee – yes, Greg – yes, Trenton – yes. Motion carried.
The Whitaker’s came to present a plan to the Council about their property up Stringtown and being annexed into the City. They are asking that the remaining half of their primary residence lot located off of Stringtown Road be annexed into the City, which is 2.5 acres. They also have another parcel that is about 15 acres at the end of Hayes Lane that connects to the other parcel that they would like to split off into 3 one acres lots and would like for those 3 lots to be annexed into the City as well and the remaining acreage would stay in the County. In exchange for annexing the property, they would provide an easement through their property for future use to the City for the updating or addition of utility lines. They would also like to extend their help and resources when the City is ready to expand the water or wastewater system in the future. Councilmember Tee Steadman said we would need a subdivision ordinance in place before annexing all of the property and not sure our infrastructure is ready for it. Jessica responded with saying they don’t want it to look like a subdivision and would have a private entrance and private driveway that they would maintain. Some garbage and snow removal options were discussed. It was also brought to attention that the irrigation line runs through their property and the Irrigation Company has a 25-foot easement on both sides of that line. Clerk Smith mentioned that the City can annex a portion of the property now and can readdress the remaining property later. It was just simpler for advertising and Ordinance purposes to do it all at once, but it is not necessary. The Whitaker’s said they would really just like the 2.5 acres for their primary residence to be annexed for their 1 house and barn with 1 dwelling and hookup for now. The public hearing will be on January 4th for the annexation and Lynette will make sure that Adam gets the notices published. No decisions will be made until the public hearing. The council appreciated the Whitaker’s coming and presenting their plans as well as the publics input that was in attendance.
The Christmas Park Lighting Event was well attended again this year. Sean, Jamie and Lori Bartschi love to help each year and serve the food. There was snow and it was colder, but people seemed to linger longer than previous years. There were a lot of compliments on the Nativity light set; some of the lights have quit and need to be replaced. Suggestion to get some KeyLix tubs from Greg to have more fires for people to gather around for next year.
Clerk Smith wondered if we would be having another Christmas Lighting Contest this year. It was decided to continue and do the same things as last year and if people won it last year, they can win again this year if they deserve it. Lynette will get flyers posted and the gift cards. First place will get $100, Second place a $75 gift card and Third place a $50 gift card. Judging will be on December 22nd. Suggestion for next year to have the councilmembers go caroling with Tee’s team of horses.
The Employee’s Christmas Bonus was discussed and was decided to get Johnny something extra for a retirement gift. Suggestions were to put his uniform in a glass container with his badge in a wood case that he can hang on the wall. Councilmember Greg Kunz made the motion to give Shane and Lynette $400 each; Johnny $375; Doug and Alan $200 each. Councilmember Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Councilmember DeLoy Kunz said that we can add our own flags to the crosswalk along the highway for kids to carry across the road. He also reported that in order to get the speed limit lowered and have it marked as a school zone that we will need to speak with Kory Krantz. Also need to talk to City of Grace for help with grants for flashing lights that we could add to the highway for a school zone warning.
Councilmember Tee Steadman inquired about if in the winter months we could move meetings up to 6:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm. It wouldn’t work for all of the councilmembers so it will remain at 7:00 pm. Tee would like to invite Chris Banks to come to our February meeting to discuss water grant options for municipalities to help with our water improvements needing to be made.
The Mayor suggested we get the Planning & Zoning Committee reinstated and invite the guy from Sugar City to help. He and the maintenance guys met with Simplot and Rick Phillips today at the Ranch Hand and they are going to be an asset to our community and are keeping our youth in mind. They will be keeping the northern access open and not using Stringtown for now. They are also a long ways out for the Diary Syncline Mine to be used and operating. They would like to take the 5th graders out to Simplot and do a safety course sometime in May. They are also going to help us pay for two of the speed limit signs we received and we should be getting a check for that shortly. All of the councilmembers are invited to go to their safety meetings and address speeding or any other issues we feel are because of their employee’s happening in our community at any time.
Police Report: There were 23 contacts for the month of November. Clerk Smith has the job posted for applicants and they are due back December 15th. Interviews will be shortly after.

Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of November and stated that he and Alan fixed some water issues on Hayes Lane and shut the water off on a Sunday to fix. They will need to replace some valves in the summer. Shane wondered about getting some pumps for the lagoons at the sewer ponds to have a spare and to have for emergencies. They cost around $11,000 and are 6-8 weeks out to ship. The Council gave Shane approval to find one and buy it to have a spare. The Council also approved having the Mayor sign the contract with Keller Associates for them to compile the Land App Report for the year.
Office Business: There are 13 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of November. She reported that the Public Hearing should be scheduled for Wednesday, January 4th for the annexation, monthly water rate increase and water and sewer hookup increase. Adam will get the notices prepared and Lynette will make sure that they get published on time. She also reported that Shane has taken his water license certification and passed the test. He is now certified to be the water operator and needs an increase in pay. Councilmember DeLoy Kunz made the motion to give Shane Clark a raise agreed upon by the council and was seconded by Trenton Morrell. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. He will get another raise as he gets his wastewater certifications.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Trenton Morrell for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of November 2022 in the amount of $13,536.90 in the general fund, $7,637.03 in the water fund, and $13,700.58 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $34,874.51. Councilor Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried the council.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Trenton Morrell that council adjourns from the December 2022 council meeting at 9:45 pm. Councilor Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith City Clerk-Treasurer

SPECIAL MEETING

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25. 2023 7:00 PM 382 Main St.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

AGENDA ITEMS:

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

• Kameron & Jessica Whitaker Property Annexation
o Ordinance #109 – Property Annexation to City Limits
• Increasing Water Monthly Rates
o Resolution #2023-001 – Monthly Water Rate Increase
• Increasing Water & Sewer Hookup Connection
o Resolution #2023-002 – Water & Sewer Connection Increase
• Discussion for Updating Planning & Zoning Ordinance including a Subdivision Section

ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF GEORGETOWN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, January 4, 2023 City Hall 7:00 pm

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from December 7, 2022 regular meeting

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Police Patrol
• Open Sealed Bids for 1992 Ford Truck
• Public Hearing on January 25, 2023
o Kameron & Jessica Whitaker Annexation
o Increasing Water Monthly Rates
o Increasing Water & Sewer Hookups

DeLoy:
Tee:
Greg:
Trenton:

POLICE REPORT: New Hire

MAINTENANCE REPORT:

OFFICE BUSINESS: Delinquent water and sewer accounts, Christmas Light Contest Recap W-2’s

SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR DECEMBER’S BILLS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting:
• City Council Public Hearing 7:00 pm – Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

November 9, 2022
Those Present: Greg Kunz, Trenton Morrell, Tee Steadman, Mayor Stephan Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering, Tim & Merg Neuman, Tamalu Glende, Kevin & Marty Nate, Barry Bergholm, Jordan Rasmusson, Joe DeClark, Dave Lindsay, City Attorney Adam McKenzie by phone
Meeting called to order: 7:05 pm Invocation: Mayor Stephan Waechtler
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 October 5, 2022, were read aloud by Clerk Smith. Councilor Trenton Morrell made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilor Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Kevin Martin of Sunrise Engineering came before the council to discuss our water capacity and give an idea of what it would cost to make more upgrades or split the line at the top of the line.
• Kevin said the last water study was completed in 2017 by Keller Associates.
• He reviewed our water capacity for 220 connections. We use about 650 gallons during peak hours at the peak of summer. The maximum is 1 million gallons a day.
• How does the source serve in relation to demand? We have an excess of 1 million gallons from the spring and using about 50% now.
• Storage – we need a reserve for fire protection for the school and church but will still have an excess of 1 million gallons because of our spring and wells.
• Issues with the transmission line – the capacity is ok but flow could be an issue of concern for fire safety.
• Couple options to increase the pipe size would cost about $1.3 million for the upper transmission lines or the lower transmission lines about $2 million or add/split a second line. In 2019, 12” pipe cost about $12-15 a foot and now it’s about $45 a foot.
• Could possibly qualify for some grants – the state will pay 50% for a study to update our current study now that costs have increased so much but we would need to apply by January. Depending on the funding sources, they could require meters.
• Mayor reported that we should be increasing rates every year to help prepare for these expenses but we haven’t raised for over 10 years to keep costs down for our City. The last improvement that we made replacing the pipe within the City, we were able to pay for a majority of it out of pocket and got a small loan for the rest.
• Joe DeClark reported that the spring has no room for developing and thinks that what we have is what we have. The water levels are down everywhere this year. He said when we did the sewer project, we found lots of water down at Peterson’s – maybe there is a way to pump that water? He also suggested using the old railroad right of way to get that water and run pipe, pump and chlorinate over there. He said there is no need to increase the size of the lines because there’s no more water than what we’re getting. Joe suggested maybe looking at another storage tank?
• Pipe from the tank needs to be replaced because they are starting to deteriorate and pushing 100 years old.
• In the Bear River Basin, a municipality cannot drill a well without water rights from someone willing to give up theirs. Residential is different and can drill a well anytime but not a City.
• Shane reported the tanks held pretty good throughout the year.
• Barry Bergholm said he feels its irresponsible to add in more homes until we get a plan in place.
• Councilor Tee Steadman voiced he wants the public support when it comes time to increase the rates to make these improvements. We also need to increase the hookup fees too.
• Councilor Greg Kunz said Central Farmers should have a well or Agrium/Nutrien we could look into. Marty Nate asked about the well up by Gary Thompson’s. Joe thought that well had filled with rocks and dirt and not working.
• Dave Lindsay suggested a water capture system like a reservoir or tank and working with Army Core of Engineers.
• The Mayor appreciated the interaction from the citizens and said we need their input from those that know things the current council does not.
City Attorney Adam McKenzie prepared an Amendment to Ordinance #100 to include a section about living in trailers no more than 30 days in a calendar year. The Mayor read aloud the Amendment. Councilor Trenton Morrell suggested removing the good cause clause and just leave it at 30 days. Discussion about leaving in there for the council to discuss each situation but the Mayor said that each persons traumatic event or need will be different for everyone. Barry Bergholm pointed out that people can’t build right now throughout the valley that thought they would only be in RV’s for a short time; Tamalu Glende said there is no where to rent or build right now; Jordan Rasmusson asked how it will be enforced; Tim Neuman wants to be able to be a snowbird and come back in the summers to live in a RV on their property for 4 months out of the year. The council said we’re trying to mostly prevent squatters and dwellers. It was decided to make it clear in black and white and to take out the good cause clause. The council then called Adam on the phone to have the clause removed and to add in the section what the fine is so it’s easy to find, which is $1,000 fine. Once the changes are made and all council members are in attendance the Amendment will be passed at the next meeting. The Mayor appreciated the citizens that were there and their input.
The Christmas Park Lighting Event will be held on November 28th at 6:00 pm. The Bartschi’s have expressed interest in helping with the meal still. Lynette will contact Sean about the food and be in touch with Santa. We will have Officer John Martinez bring him in since it will be his last time before retiring the end of the year.
Councilor Tee Steadman reported that Officer Martinez was going to be here tonight to introduce his friend Dave Lindsay, but it is his anniversary. Dave is interested in the police chief position and told us all a little about himself. He has come out for a couple of ride alongs with Martinez and served in the military. He has roots in Nounan and worked with Johnny at the Sheriff’s Office. He started the heroes on helmets foundation at the middle school which honors fallen soldiers and is now recognized in 14 states. He is also great at getting government grants for police departments. Tee reported that he’s noticed the flags are up on the school crossing signs on the highway but wonders if they can be put lower so the kids can reach them and carry them as they go across the road. The council wondered if that is a school zone and if the speed can be dropped to 20 mph during school like is done in Montpelier along the highways. The City of Grace has been successfully with getting some grants for flashing light signs and maybe could help us get the bridge fixed along the highway too. Lynette will get in touch with their office.

Police Report: There were 32 contacts for the month of October.

Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of October and stated that he and Alan moved a cremation that was in the wrong spot, got the land app samples ready to Keller’s Associates to do the year end report. They replaced a water valve at Todd Passey’s; winterized and serviced the vehicles and getting ready to plow. Shane is taking his test to get his water license next week.
Office Business: There are 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of October and Clerk Smith reported the Trunk or Treat was well attended but not all citizens were in favor of it. It was decided to continue to hold it for those that want to attend, and people are always welcome to go door to door afterwards. The elections held in City Hall last night had a great turnout and Marty Nate handled that. The annex hearing did not get published in the paper in time so it will not be held on November 22nd. It was discussed to hold a public hearing at the same time as the annexation public hearing to increase the water fees by $10.00 and water and sewer hookups to $5,000 each. Lynette will work with Adam to get the notices in the paper.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Greg Kunz for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of October 2022 in the amount of $30,797.57 in the general fund, $9,176.33 in the water fund, and $19,790.62 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $59,764.52. 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 November 2022 council meeting at 11:10 pm. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted, Lynette Smith City Clerk-Treasurer

CITY OF GEORGETOWN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2022 City Hall 7:00 pm

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from November 9, 2022 regular meeting

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• Ordinance #108 – Amendment to #100 – Trailers
• Kameron & Jessica Whitaker – Discussion about Annexation up Stringtown
• Christmas Park Lighting Event Recap
• Christmas Light Contest
• Employee Christmas Bonus

DeLoy:
Tee:
Greg:
Trenton:

POLICE REPORT: Job closing December 15th – Interviews

MAINTENANCE REPORT: Keller Associations Land App Year End Report Contract

OFFICE BUSINESS: Delinquent water and sewer accounts; Maintenance raise

SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR NOVEMBER’S BILLS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting:
• City Council Public Hearing 7:00 pm – Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

October 5, 2022

Those Present:  Greg Kunz, Trenton Morrell, Tee Steadman, Mayor Stephan Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Kameron & Jessica Whitaker, Justin Smith

Meeting called to order:              7:00 pm                                Invocation:         Mayor Stephan Waechtler

The Council entertained a motion from councilor Greg Kunz to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilor Tee Steadman. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The minutes from September 6, 2022, and the special meeting on September 21, 2022, were emailed out ahead of time by Clerk Smith. Councilor Trenton Morrell suggested to change that, “he would provide a way to pump the sewer,” on the special meeting minutes. Councilor Trenton Morrell made the motion to accept the minutes with the change. Councilor Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Jessica Wright could not attend the meeting due to a conflict with Parent Teacher Conferences so Shane Clark brought up that the school would like the City to install a crosswalk at East Street and add poles with a sign to hold flags to walk across the road. The school will provide a person to man it if we will paint the lines on the road. Councilor Tee Steadman suggested putting a school crossing flashing sign on the highway by the church crossing too. We will have Councilor DeLoy Kunz check into it and repainting as well. Councilor Greg Kunz made the motion to put in a crosswalk by East Street and Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Justin Smith came before the council about his trailer situation. He plead his case about only sleeping in the trailer at nights when he is home and didn’t feel like that was actually living in the trailer. He is planning to leave around the 20^th of October and won’t be back until next year late spring. Councilor Tee Steadman said we have a communication problem in the City and have too many people living in their trailers or looking like they’re being lived in. Trailers being lived in belong in a trailer park and Georgetown doesn’t have one. City Attorney, Adam McKenzie said the argument could be made that sleeping in a trailer is considered residing in it. There was lots of discussion from the councilmembers about doing away with the Ordinance and then fine people when their property gets to be too trashy with trailers; come up with a system of being able to live in the trailer for certain circumstances on a case-by-case basis during the summer months; make a Resolution of $500 temporary use permit after 30 days plus the cost of utilities. The fear amongst the council is that the issue will only continue to grow with the way the economy is going and the expense of owning a home vs a trailer and the mine going in and people wanting to come and park to live for the summer. Adam suggested amending the Ordinance to address those living in trailers with no intent to build and have a public meeting to alert people about the things we are trying to avoid and prevent; to pay a $500 fee after 30 days which does not include utilities and you can’t just move trailer away and start a new 30 days within a 6-month period. Adam will prepare an amendment for the next meeting. The council did not have a clear answer for Justin’s situation, he will be gone for the winter and then will have to readdress when they come back in the spring.

Kameron & Jessica Whitaker came back to the council to discuss their land being annexed into the City. They were getting their property surveyed and the County has since changed their requirements and want them to make more of a subdivision for the road width and add power and fiber to every lot. They would like the City to consider annexing all 20 acres instead of just the 5 earlier anticipated because they don’t want it to look or feel like a subdivision and want to keep it more like the country. They will sell off pieces of land but it will be to just other family or locals that are looking to build. They are open to putting stipulations on annexing for the City to not have to provide water and sewer services and they would take the power and services to the lots as needed vs having to develop everything up front. Jessica stressed that they want to keep things simple. Adam McKenzie said that there is a process to annexing property into the City limits and we would have to have a public hearing and pass an Ordinance and address the zoning classification in our comprehensive plan. The notice for the hearing has to be published 15 days prior to the meeting. He will need the legal description of the properties being annexed and then we will provide copies to the Tax Commission, County Assessor and County Clerk. Adam told the council to not commit to putting any restrictions or stipulations on the annex and when people apply for building permits it can be addressed if they can connect to City services at that time. If the City doesn’t have the capacity to provide for more homes within the City limits then the City can say we don’t have the water and you can’t build until you can find the water and you have to pay to do it. In essence, the City can say no on building within the City with just cause. Clerk Smith reported that she has reached out to our engineers at Sunrise to find out what our capacity is and where the City needs to be planning for upgrades and splitting the water line at the canyon to provide more water to it’s citizens. Kameron suggested drilling a well to filter back into the system to give us more water and pump into the system if needed but would also need to be chlorinated too. He also said that in the 14 acres the City will have a right of way for another water line to be installed. Adam will prepare the notices for the public hearing and Ordinance for the annexation .

Resolution #2022-01 for increasing delinquent water and sewer account fees was read aloud by Clerk Smith. This will raise the turn off/on fee from $50 to $100. Councilor Tee Steadman made the motion to accept Resolution #2022-01 to increase the delinquent turn off/on fee and Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

The City will sponsor a Trunk or Treat again this year at the City Park at 5:00 pm on Monday night of Halloween. Lynette will prepare flyers to send home with the kids from school and post at the post office and the Facebook page.

Councilor Tee Steadman reported that he has spoken with Officer Martinez and he will be retiring at the end of the year. He has someone in mind that would do a great job for the City to replace him and will be bringing him around to meet everyone and go for ride-alongs.

Councilor Greg Kunz would like some flags and wreaths put up for the Veteran’s. He will get with Marty about putting up flags around the Veteran’s Memorial at the park for Veteran’s Day.

Councilor Trenton Morrell had a run in with a citizen about their neighbors shed being too close to the property line and parking in the right of way. Lynette will send him a letter explaining the issues. Trenton also would like to get a trench box purchased for the Maintenance guys and thinks he can find one under $10,000 which is well worth their safety.

Police Report:  There were 26 contacts for the month of September.

Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of September and stated that he and Alan installed the water line at the top of Stringtown and they have been working on the shed and will be getting it finished up shortly. He has located and cleared access to all of the fire hydrants through the City and put new pressure valves on the PRV’s. He says they are not using the old Ford anymore and so we should auction it off at the next Council Meeting. We’ve received the speed limit signs and they will work on getting them put up this Fall.

Office Business:   There are 12 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of September and Clerk Smith has ordered a Nativity Christmas Light set to add to our collection.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Tee Steadman for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of September 2022 in the amount of $17,375.43 in the general fund, $14,079.24 in the water fund, and $18,734.11 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $50,188.78. Councilor Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried the council.

The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Tee Steadman that council adjourns from the October 2022 council meeting at 10:45 pm. Councilor Greg Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith

City Clerk-Treasurer

CITY OF GEORGETOWN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 City Hall 7:00 pm

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS:

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES from October 5, 2022 regular meeting and

AGENDA ITEMS OF CITY OPERATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS:

• Sunrise Engineering – Kevin Martin – Water Capacity and Information
• Ordinance #100 Amendment – Trailers
• Christmas Park Lighting Event

DeLoy: Cross Walks
Tee:
Greg:
Trenton:

POLICE REPORT: Hiring New Officer

MAINTENANCE REPORT:

OFFICE BUSINESS: Delinquent water and sewer accounts; Trunk or Treat; Annexation Public Hearing Nov 22nd, December Meeting Date

SIGNING OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS FOR OCTOBER’S BILLS

ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting:
• Special City Council Public Hearing 7:00 pm – Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Georgetown City Building – 382 Main St. Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodation of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk or call 208-847-2120.

September 21, 2022 – Special Meeting
Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Trenton Morrell, Tee Steadman, Mayor Stephan Waechtler, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Kameron Whitaker, Kevin & Marty Nate
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Mayor Stephan Waechtler
The Council entertained a motion from councilor Tee Steadman to approve the published agenda and was seconded by councilor Trenton Morrell. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Kameron Whitaker came before the council to discuss his building plans on the property he purchased up towards the top of Stringtown and annexing the property into the City limits.
• Councilor Greg Kunz asked if his intent is to annex one or both of the properties?
• Kam responded that if the water line is brought down that road (old railroad right of way) then he would just as soon annex both properties now and he is willing to help with whatever is needed to make that happen.
• The Mayor commented that if he builds in the County then it is to no benefit to the City but they still get to use our roads, etc. If his property was annexed then the City will get the property taxes etc.
• Option to add a water line down the south side of Stringtown but depending on how soon he starts to build that could be a long time before that happens.
• Councilor Tee Steadman clarified that he has been granted for one line for one home on the property now without annexing, but he would be in favor of annexing just where the house will sit for now.
• Kam said that eventually there could be 7 homes at the most between the two properties.
• Mayor suggested he may need to drill a well for the other homes.
• Councilor Trenton Morrell understood that if an owner is subdividing they are responsible for the infrastructure and the City would maintain. If the City were to annex the property then we should provide the water and sewer and he would provide a way to pump sewer.
• Concern that the pipes we have now have already exceeded their life expectancy.
• Concern is if we can supply enough water to those already in City limits let alone more homes going in within City limits and potentially an extra 7 homes to be annexed.
• Councilor Tee Steadman asked if we have ever annexed before and if not, why not? Marty Nate answered that we have not and because there hasn’t been the need for it because there has been land within the City limits for people to build on and farmers haven’t sold property before for the City to consider needing to annex.
• Example of Fish Haven and the extra well house that was installed and everyone had to pay an impact fee over 2 years to pay for it.
• Discussion about the snow removal and garbage pickup, there would need to be an easement agreement
• Mayor suggested annexing the 5 acres for now and then get a bid from Sunrise about how much it would cost to split the line at the top of the canyon and it would need to run through a chlorinator to come down to the citizens on the south side of Stringtown. We also need to check the statistics from our water study to see what our system can handle.
• Councilor DeLoy Kunz said it’s hard to expand very much where we know other houses could be coming and are inside of City limits and we’re obligated to provide services to them first.
• Option to run a water and sewer line through a 30 foot easement off of Stringtown
• There is a need to look at increasing our water fees anyway because they haven’t been increased in over 12 years. The City could be saving that money now before we need loans to do upgrades. The cost to upgrade the system was estimated to be about $3 million back in 2017 and now how everything has increased so much it will probably be closer to $6 million instead.
• Marty Nate thinks that it’s a good idea to only annex the 5 acres for now. She’s concerned about the traffic going down Hayes Lane if that is used as an access to the other homes, but if the property stays in the County that traffic may happen anyway.
• Question was asked about using the old railroad right of way as an access? Agrium gave it to the City to use for recreation. May need to look into how we could use that road as an access.
Councilor DeLoy Kunz felt that just the 5 acres would be best right now to annex; Councilor Tee Steadman agreed as long as it is just the house and barn on the property annexed; Councilor’s Greg Kunz and Trenton Morrell were in favor of annexing the property now as well. Trenton suggested maybe having the well and chlorinator building be by Hayes Lane instead of up the canyon and update that line, but would still need to upgrade the line up the canyon in time. The Mayor expressed that the City can build a great relationship with Kam and that all of this is going to take time and we will probably have to increase the water fees soon as well.
Councilor Greg Kunz made the motion to annex Kameron Whitaker’s 5.5 acres matching the legal description of the property into the City limits. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Tee – yes, Greg – yes, Trenton – yes. Motion carried.
The council expressed their appreciation to Kam and his willingness to work with us and his patience as we figure all of this out.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Greg Kunz that council adjourns from the Special Meeting at 8:10 pm. Councilor Tee Steadman seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith
City Clerk-Treasurer

September 6, 2022
Those Present: DeLoy Kunz, Greg Kunz, Trenton Morrell, Tee Steadman, Maintenance Supervisor Shane Clark, City Clerk Lynette Smith, Kevin & Marty Nate, Katana Sorensen
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Council President Greg Kunz
The Mayor was excused from the meeting and Council President Greg Kunz conducted. The Council entertained a motion from councilor Tee Steadman 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 August 2, 2022, were read aloud by Clerk Smith. Councilor Tee Steadman 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. Councilor Greg Kunz had some follow up from the minutes about people living in their trailers at the properties. Lynette did not send any letters yet because she and Shane felt there was some confusion in Ordinance #100 and Resolution #2021-01 that she was going to send about the fee’s associated and what circumstances you can live in a trailer for. It was decided to send them a letter anyway and invite them to council to explain their plans and to update the Ordinance and Resolution to make it clear that it is not allowed to live in a trailer if you are not building.
Councilor DeLoy Kunz made the motion to move into the public hearing for the purpose of approving the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and to increase the fee for delinquent water and sewer users. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Tee – yes, Greg – yes, Trenton – yes. Clerk Smith reported that the office didn’t receive any correspondence and there was no public comment, written or verbal for the proposed budget or the delinquent fees. There was discussion on the delinquent fees to be raised from $50 to $100 when their services are turned off and/or to charge $25 for when notices are delivered by the maintenance guys. Councilor Trenton Morrell made the motion to move out of public hearing and back into the regular meeting. Councilor DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Tee – yes, Greg – yes, Trenton – yes. Councilor DeLoy Kunz made the motion to approve the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council. Councilor Tee Steadman made the motion to raise the delinquent fee to $50 when it is turned off and an additional $50 when it is turned back on and $25 to deliver notices. Councilor DeLoy Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Clerk Smith will get put into a resolution to be approved at the next meeting.
Ordinance #107 – An Appropriation Ordinance for the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 was presented to the Council. Councilor Tee Steadman made the motion to approve the Appropriation Ordinance #107. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and a roll call vote was taken and is as follows: DeLoy – yes, Tee – yes, Greg – yes, Trenton – yes. Motion carried the council.
Brief discussion on whether or not to annex property up Stringtown. Councilor Trenton Morrell thinks it’s worth it; Greg would have him put in the street, etc to the property being annexed; Tee commented that growth is coming and going to happen, so how do we accommodate it?
Resolution #2007-2 for home based businesses was reviewed by the council. Clerk Smith questioned if it needs to be updated to include parking, noise, signage, etc or to just leave it alone. It was decided to leave the Resolution how it is and that those wanting to have a home based business should acquire a business license at $25 per residence and when applying for a business license they will describe their business and what they are doing so that we know what businesses are in Georgetown. Clerk Smith will prepare a resolution and business license for the next meeting.
Building permits were discussed and their expiration terms. It was decided to leave it at 120 days for regular projects and homes will be the same because the permit doesn’t fully expire unless there has been no progress made or started on the project for those 120 days.
Councilor DeLoy Kunz noticed that there has been a lot of building going on throughout the City and asked if everyone has purchased a permit. Lynette will mail some applications out to those that have not gotten a permit for their building. He also asked Shane if they could locate the fire hydrant by Forest Christensen’s and it was suggested in the spring to put roundup around all of the hydrants so they are all visible and easy to find all year.

Councilor Tee Steadman suggested we hire somebody in the spring to spray the whole town along the right of ways and to look at updating other sections of our water pipes where they have exceeded their life expectancy and that we should look into grants out there to help us to update again before we get into a bind.

Police Report: There were 34 contacts for the month of August and his new radios have been delivered and installed.

Maintenance Report: Shane gave his report for the month of August and stated that he and Alan have fixed a water leak in town and will be boring under the road for the water line up at the top of Stringtown tomorrow. They noticed that the main line needs to be fixed and repaired for leaks in other places. They have been working on the shed with Kevin Nate and will need more help when they get to the sheeting and other things to finish the shed. Alan’s mother passed away over the weekend and so he will not be working for the week to get that taken care of. The council told Lynette to get a card and $50 for them all to sign and give to Alan.
Office Business: There are 22 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of August.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor DeLoy Kunz for the council to approve checks and vouchers for the month of August 2022 in the amount of $55,725.63 in the general fund, $9,407.83 in the water fund, and $21,011.11 in the sewer fund, with all funds totaling $86,144.57. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried the council.
The chair entertained a motion from Councilor Tee Steadman that council adjourns from the September 2022 council meeting at 9:00 pm. Councilor Trenton Morrell seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Respectfully submitted,

Lynette Smith
City Clerk-Treasurer