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CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 14, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Jeff Lohman at 7:05pm. city council members present were Vickie Witt, Ed Pea, Dick Groseclose, and Kevin Cope.
Minutes from the May 10th, 2011 meeting were read. Dick made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Vickie seconded the motion. Ed absytained. Motion passed.
Bills for the month were approved.
Budget workshop began.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 8, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:03pm. City council members present were Ed Pea, Dick Groseclose, Vickie Witt, and Kevin Cope.
Dick made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 8th meeting as read. Kevin seconded the motion. Ed abstained. Motion passed. Vickie made a motion to accepta as read the minutes from the February 25th meeting. Dick seconded the motion. Kevin abstained. Motion passed.
Jake Rodgers and Ty Bromley were here to discuss the damage done to the ball fields. They are the new baseball coach and assistant coach. Discussion took place about replacing the dirt on the field. They had done some checking on red dirt versus clay dirt. The red dirt is very expensive and would come from Oregon or Spokane. Mary Jo stated ICRMP told her they probably wouldn’t pay for the dirt. Mike Quigley was here to address the council and said the original field had a mixture of dirt and sand on it when it was built. The coaches asked if they could get on the field ye. Dick made a motion to allow the kids to get on the field to start cleaning the rocks and dirt on it. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Phyllis Carlstrom had been in the office to complain about the mess at the Don Brown house and to inform us that someone had stolen a tree from her. Because she wasn’t here, nothing further was done.
Steve and Carol McDowell were here to ask about the dogs running at large around town. Jeff stated that Ken Nagy, the city’s attorney, and he would be meeting with Sheriff Wayne Rausch next week and this would be discussed. He also informed them that “no dogs running at large” was printed on the city bills last month. They might discuss starting a requirement to have people get dog licenses also.
Ed Groseclose and Sarah McDowell were here to discuss Ed’s plans for removing the junk vehicles at his shop property. Ed says he thinks anyone should have the right to expand their business. the location of the shop is not zoned for a junk yard and can’t be used as such unless he goes to planning and zoning first and they recommend to the council to issue a conditional use permit. That doesn’t mean the city has to abide by that decision though. Mr. Nagy stated it can’t be zoned as a junk yard. Ed says they are his personal property and they are things he has been working on. Ed asked why this has never been a problem before now as it has been a junk yard for a long time. He claims it’s more like a recycling center. Mr. Nagy stated again this can’t be operated as a business in either zone, residential or agricultural.
Ed made a motion to go into executive session per ID-67-2345-F at 7:50 p.m. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ed made a motion to adjourn from executive session at 8:15 p.m. and go back into regular session. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mr. Nagy’s opinion is for Ed Groseclose to attend the planning and zoning meeting on March21st and apply for a special use permit. Planning and zoning can do a special meeting if need be. Ed made a motion to have Ed Groseclose attend and apply for a special use permit from planning and zoning. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed. Cynthia Nye stated she would put him on the agenda and report back to the city before the April 12th meeting.
Frank discussed the bids he had for a new lawn mower. Ed made a motion to purchase the Kubota for $3,180.00. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed. Frank stated the street sweeper is ready to go, weather permitting. Frank also said Owen Swanson was getting the permits for the electrical work needing to be done at the new shop. Bill will be attending a operator’s class on May 16th, 17th, and 18th.
Cynthia stated the next P & Z meeting would be on March 21st at 7:00 p.m. at city hall, and she would like the newest minutes sent to her for the website.
Clifford Heimgartner stated the fire department’s pancake breakfast will be April 3rd. Mike McGee stated the diesel prices are going up.
Mary Jo and Becky have a meeting to attend in Moscow on Tuesday concerning elections.
The application to hire Gabe Cirka was discussed. We received one other application for the job. Dick made a motion to hire Gabe Cirka for the summer job at $8.00 an hour. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Vickie stated we need a new flag for Main Street. We got the last one from Frank Dammerell. She stated she would call him again. Discussion was held about the new bridge being out in at McGary grade. The construction is supposed to last six months.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed
CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 8, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeff Lohman. City Council members present were: Dick Groseclose, Vickie Witt, and Kevin Cope. Ed Pea was absent.
Minutes from the January 11th meeting were read. Dick made a motion to accept the minutes from the January 11th meeting. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ken Nagy, the cities attorney spoke to the council next about the vacation of the alley by Ed Pea’s. Ken stated that there were some procedural issues that were done wrong with this. Dick stated he had talked to Jan Crawford when he bought her place and she didn’t have any problem with the vacation and neither does he. The ally was vacated to Sandino’s and Pea’s. The city had the alley appraised and it came in at $8,000.00 for the whole piece. Figuring June True’s portion it comes out to $2,200.00. He believes it would be in the public’s interest to pay her for her portion instead of making Ed move his shop. Ken also talked to Jan Crawford and she has no interest in the property. Mrs. True’s address would be 417 Lynn Ave. now. Lillian June True was here and says she will accept the cities offer for the market value of the property. Mr. Nagy will draw up the papers stating this and have her sign them and present her with a check. This will leave the alley as is, vacated.
Dick made a motion to accept resolution 2011-01 the vacating of the alley. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to amend Ordinance 2011-02. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vickie made a motion to publish the summary of Ordinance 2011-01. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Bob and Judy Skabo were here to discuss the junk at Ed Groseclose’s. Sarah McDowell was here for Ed Groseclose and stated that Ed wanted to work with the city. The property he bought from Candis Porter Howard was not and is not zoned as a junk yard and has never been. Judy Skabo read a letter she had written to the council and gave each member a copy of it. Brown’s addition has never been brought up to city standards with the sewer and roads. Ed bought the property in 1999. Mr. Nagy recommended Ms. McDowell talk to Ed and have him attend the next meeting on March 8th or have him write his plan up. We will need to go into executive session to discuss this.
Sarah McDowell was here for her parents also about the dogs running at large. She asked if the city could put a notice on the city bills next month. Jeff and Ken said they would be meeting with Sheriff Roach before the next meeting.
Brad Lewis was here from Hayden & Ross to present the audit for 2009-2010. He said the city was doing pretty good.
Cynthia Nye was here and stated her term expires on the planning and zoning commission soon. Dick made a motion to appoint Cynthia Nye to the planning and zoning commission for another term. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed. She said she would like to change the flag lot size in the ordinance. Jeff said he would talk to Ken about this.
Mary Jo turned all the information we have on the flood damage at the park to the insurance company. Dick got an estimate from Shane Taylor for repairs. She’ll turn this into the insurance company.
New gravel was put down at the bulky waste site. This bill needs to be sent to the county.
Frank submitted some bids on lawn mowers. Tabled until next meeting. Frank said they are having trouble making water. He said he would see if Roberts Filter could come over when they are in Kamiah.
Dick made a motion to accept the rate increase from Latah Sanitation. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mary Jo suggested raising the sewer rate $1.00 a year for three years again to help with the costs at the sewer plant. Tabled for now.
Dick made a motion to allow Mike Towne to work with the Corps of Engineer’s on a dike for the park. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Bills for the month of February were approved.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 11, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Jeff Lohman at 7:01 p.m. City Council members present were Vickie Witt, Ed Pea, Dick Groseclose and Kevin Cope.
Minutes from the December 14th meeting were read. Dick made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Vickie seconded the motion. Kevin abstained as he was absent. Motion passed.
Dave Jones from the baseball association was here to discuss the goals they have for the coming year. (attached). They would like to see a set of stairs put in by the old railroad bed down to the small field. They would like help from the city to do this. They would also like a culvert put in behind the small field. Jeff told him they would need to get prices for this before a decision can be made. This was tabled until this can be done.
Steve and Carol McDowell were here with pictures of the sheep that some dogs running at large had killed. The dogs also killed a bunch of Charlie Taylor’s sheep. They want the city to enforce the dog at large ordinance. Discussion was held about getting a dog tag ordinance drawn up by Ken Nagy. Dick made a motion to get an ordinance drawn up for dog tags in the city. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Bob Skabo was here to discuss the junk ordinance not being enforced up at Ed Groseclose’s. He stated he has been to several council meetings about this and nothing has been done about any of it yet. He said they have hired an attorney and will be submitting the bill to the city. Jeff said it all takes time. He will be talking to Ken Nagy tomorrow about this.
Ed made a motion under suspension of rules to read by title only the summary for ordinance 2011-01, burn ordinance. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed. Dick made a motion to adopt ordinance 2011-01 under suspension of rules and by roll call vote. Vickie seconded the motion. Dick – yes, Vickie – yes, Kevin – yes and Ed – yes. Motion passed.
Frank asked about getting a new lawn mower this year. He was told to get prices again this year. He stated Bill would be at a class in Moscow tomorrow.
Dick discussed naming the small ball field after Hitchcock’s. The council agreed so Dick will get another sign made and put up on the back side of the softball field dugout. He also said that he had been looking into a different insurance plan for the guys that would be cheaper. Vickie asked about the ordinances on the web site. She will need to check with Cynthia about this.
Becky asked how much money the school would be putting in on the ball field for the improvements the Baseball Association wants to do. She also asked if we can make Steve Rishling put in a dumpster at his trailer court. No decisions made.
Mary Jo stated she would be attending the next Parks and Rec meeting to ask for money to buy new tables at the park.
Bills for the month of January were approved.
Vickie made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 14, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Jeff Lohman at 7:10pm. City Council members present were Vickie Witt, Ed pea, and Dick Groseclose. Kevin Cope was absent.
Minutes from the November 9th meeting were read. Dick made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Ed seconded the motion. motion passed.
Lynn Cameron was here to discuss health insurance policies with the council for Frank and Bill. Group Health is no longer offering insurance to small employers. the guys insurance expires on Dec. 31st. He has some quotes to go over with the council from Regence, Blue Shield, and Blue Cross. Tabled until the end of the meeting.
June True was here to discuss the alley that was vacated between her house and Ed Pea’s. She presented a letter to the council and stated that she had sent a copy to the cities attorney, Ken Nagy. She stated she still feels that her rights were violated because she is a woman. She still wants her ½ of the property. She stated that the address needs to be changed to 417 Lynn St. as Adams lane no longer exists. A motion was made by Dick to table this matter until the January 11th meeting. Vickie seconded the motion. Ed abstained. Motion passed.
Sarah McDowell was here representing Ed Groseclose concerning the letter he received from the city. He purchased the property from Jim Porter several years ago. They would like to know what year that property was zoned and what the zoning is. They would also like to know what the city wants from him. Dick stated that the city wants him to remove the stuff off of the right-of-ways. He may need to apply for a special use permit. Ed made a motion to table this issue until the January 11th meeting. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ordinance #2010-03, for a burn ordinance was discussed. The council and the fire department need to make the changes they want done to it. This would include the size of a cooking fire, four to five feet, and have the open burning season from October 1st to May 1st. Tabled until the January 11th meeting to make changes to the ordinance.
Ken Nagy suggested having Steve Meshishnek work with the planning and zoning on the building code ordinance. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Elaine Hamilton and her husband were here to discuss the letter they received from the city concerning the water hook-up to an RV. They want to know if they can turn their property into an RV park. Ken Nagy will get some information together concerning this and we will send it to the Hamilton’s when we receive it. Dick made a motion to table this issue until the January meeting. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mike McGee had Jeff sign the title to the old dodge pick-up. The Fire department has this sold.
8:15pm the council had Lynn Cameron discuss the insurance quotes again. Ed made a motion to go with Blue Cross option 3 insurance for Frank and bill. dick seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. Dick –yes, Vickie – yes, Ed – yes. Motion passed.
Bills for the month of December were approved.
Frank said he has been working on the shop. They need to have an electrical and plumbing inspection done. Dick stated that the wind storm blew the star off the hill. Frank said he would help Dick get a new one put up. Becky discussed the need to open the lower part of the cemetery. The council will consider this.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30pm. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 9 ,2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeff Lohman. City Council members present were: Ed Pea, Dick Groseclose, Kevin Cope and Vickie Witt.
Dick made a motion to go into executive session per ID 67-2345 f. at 7:02 p.m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ed left executive session at 7:30 p.m.
Dick made a motion to adjourn from the executive session at 7:45 p.m. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The cities attorney, Ken Nagy addressed with the council some issues before the city. He discussed the letter the city received from Tom Clark pertaining to Ed Groseclose’s junk yard. He suggested making a list of what the council and citizens would like to see done up there as well as a time limit to get them done. Robert Skabo would like to see the city enforce the nuisance ordinance. Kevin would like a letter sent to Mr. Groseclose and have him come to the next council meeting to discuss the top three things the city wants him to do. 1.) Arrange it in an orderly fashion 2.) Fence around the property, and 3.) get rid of the abandoned vehicles.
Mr. Nagy will write a letter to Mr. Groseclose to let him know of the cities intent.
Discussion was held about having Mr. Nagy write up a burn ordinance for the city. The example the city looked at doesn’t have a penalty section they would like added. They would also like it to include a blanket prohibition except under special circumstances and with special consideration. There could be no burning after dark, this would exclude BBQ’s and enclosed fire pits. The fire department would be exempt. The city would issue the permits but revocation can be done by the Mayor, Fire Chief, or the Sheriff. Open burning could be done from October 1st to May 1st otherwise a permit would be needed. This ordinance will be tabled until the Dec. 14th meeting to allow Mr. Nagy to make the changes.
Discussion was held about the vacation of the alley behind Ed Pea’s house. Lillian True was not present. The city has two options for this. We need to get the ½ of alley appraised and pay her for it, or have it stay as is. Mr. Nagy will proceed with the procedures to get this done.
Gregg Zenner was here to discuss the feed lot at Neale Hoisington’s that is for sale. He is considering buying it. He was told it could only be used as a feed lot. Nothing could be built there and no city services could be provided as it is in the flood plain. He stated he would probably only use it as a winter feed lot. The council ok’d the continuation of a feed lot.
Frank stated he had been sweeping the streets and working on the Christmas lights.
Mary Jo discussed the pool contract might be up this year and how much would the city give them. Dick made a motion to give Kendrick $1,000.00 for the pool when the contract expires. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mary Jo will check on the contract date.
Dick asked Frank about the fire departments truck being in the shop instead of the street sweeper. He also asked about trimming some trees. The city received a bill for dues from the RC&D. The council doesn’t want to join this.
Jeff discussed the letter received from the county offering compost if anyone wants some. You have to sign papers to accept it.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 12 ,2010
The meeting was called to order by Dick Groseclose at 7:03pm. City Council members present were Kevin Cope, Vickie Witt, and Ed Pea. Jeff Lohman was absent.
Minutes from the September 14th meeting were read. Ed made a motion to accept the minutes with the changes made to the dates for the burning ordinance. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Bob Skabo was here about the problems they have been having with Ed Groseclose and his abandoned vehicles on their property and the street. Ed stated he had gone to the county to check on the boundaries for this and Ed Groseclose does not own the road. The road goes through both of their properties. Mr. Skabo stated that they would be calling the EPA again. We'll contact the city attorney about this. Mr. Skabo stated again the city needs to enforce their ordinance for Ed's junk.
June True was here to present a letter she had written and sent to our attorney concerning Ed Pea's alley vacation. She feels her rights were violated and she wants her half of the property. she stated that four shrubs and some rose bushes were ripped out when construction of the shop began. Ed stated that he had found his pins and the water and sewer lines have a ten foot easement. she stated that shw disagrees with the way this matter was handled and she thinks half of the property should be hers. This issue was tabled until we can talk to our attorney. Ed said he had talked to Frank True about two times and he didn't say the property was in Mrs. True's name. she stated she wants to sue the city.
Dick Groseclose left the meeting at 7:45pm.
The papers from Latah Sanitation need to be signed by Jeff and the council. The council signed these.
Mike McGee stated that the old Fire Truck is finally gone. They need the title to the old Dodge to get rid of it. Mike also stated a bill would be coming for a pressure valve they got from Idaho Truck.
Mary Jo informed the council the audit would be starting soon. discussion was held about Tom Kimbley and Josh Roetcisoender using water illegally. We will contact KenNagy about this also. Discussion was held about Frank hitting a telephone line at Mary Poffenberger's and not telling anyone.
Ed made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:25pm. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 13, 2010 July 13th, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeff Lohman. City Council members present were: Ed Pea, Dick Groseclose, Kevin Cope and Vickie Witt.
Minutes from the June 8th, 2010 meeting were read. Dick made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 8th meeting. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The public hearing concerning the Adams Lane vacation was opened. Jim Sturman asked if there would be an easement for the water and sewer lines included and if a fire truck would be able to access the alley. Ed stated that these issues would be addressed. Dick would like to have Ed get the area surveyed or have someone find the pins that are already there. Jim would like to have people be able to drive through it. Ed stated it would be left open to drive through. The city will need 10 foot easements on both sides for the water and sewer lines. We will ask Ken Nagy to attach the easements to the paper work. The hearing was closed at 7:10 p.m.
Pat Meyers was here to discuss some tree’s that are giving him some problems. He would like to take the trees down this fall. Dick made a motion to let Pat Meyers take the tree’s down at 401 1st. ave. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mr. Meyer also asked if a speed limit sign could be put up on 4th and 1st. Ave. No decision made at this time.
Bob Skabo was here about vacating the alley between Ward St. and McCall St. He was told there is a procedure that would need to be followed. We will send a packet of information to him tomorrow concerning vacating procedures, sub-division ordinances, and junk ordinance. He stated there have been some problems with Ed Groseclose parking his abandoned cars in that alley. He would like to know if the city will enforce the ordinance for this. Jeff told him we would have our attorney send a letter to Ed along with a copy of the ordinance.
Lillian True was here to discuss her concerns with the alley being closed behind Ed Pea’s. She especially has some concerns about using that alley in the winter. She asked Ed about the tree on the corner of his property she feels is a safety hazard. Ed said she would need to talk to his wife about trimming the tree or cutting it down.
Resolution 2010-01 was read concerning the vacating of the alley behind Ed Pea’s. This was tabled until the August 10th meeting.
Ordinance #2010-01 was read concerning changing the cities legal paper. Dick made a motion to suspend all rules and regulations and to pass Ordinance 2010-01 to make the Lewiston Morning Tribune the cities legal paper. Kevin seconded the motion. Roll call vote was duly taken: Vickie- yes, Dick – yes, Kevin – yes and Ed – yes. Motion passes.
Frank discussed some of the tree removal around town, and doing some paving of city streets. He said they would be starting on the sidewalk in front of the post office and by Nellie Heimgartner’s old house. Frank said he had found a leak at the park.
Vickie asked about the weeds on the trail and about some signs. She stated that some Juliaetta kids had knocked over the outhouse on the trail.
Dick discussed the need to talk to the insurance company about a tree that fell on Sara Eichler’s shed. A new shed would cost around $800.00. Dick said they took out six trees and trimmed two. Dick made a motion to turn the shed at Sara Eichler’s into our insurance. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mary Jo stated the cities health insurance will continue at the current price until the first of the year, but that it will increase by 20% then. She needs the council to make a decision on this soon. Mary Jo will see if Mr. Cameron can come to the next council meeting.
Cliff Heimgartner gave us a copy of the signed joint agreement from the Kendrick. He also gave Becky a copy of the roster changes that need to be changed and sent to Sandy Rollins at the county.
Bills for the month of July were approved.
8:25 p.m. the budget workshop began.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 9, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:00 p.m. City council members present were Dick Groseclose, Kevin Cope and Vickie Witt.
Ed Pea was sworn in for another term on the city council.
Earl Bennett was here from the Latah County Historical Society and as a member of the State Historical Society. He would like to see someone from Juliaetta volunteer to work on local history. This person wouldn’t receive any pay for this position and would report to the council. He would like to have someone that could write grants for this project. There may be some grants available down the road. The council thanked Mr. Bennett for his presentation.
Ed made a motion to read by title only resolution 2010-01. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed. Ed read resolution 2010-01 by title only. Ed made a motion to pass resolution 2010-01. Dick seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. Vickie – yes, Dick- yes, Kevin- yes, Ed- yes. Motion passed.
Discussion was held concerning the letter we received from Ken Nagy about the travel trailer on Bruce Sherman’s lot. Sam Hall is living in it and was told he had until December 2009 to move it. Jeff said he would call Ken tomorrow to pursue something on this. A letter needs to be sent to Doug Silflow also about the trailer at his property.
The city received an e-mail from Judy Zeisel about an alley being closed and some property lines. She will need to go to the county and maybe have the property surveyed.
Frank stated the pump is out in the #9 well. It will cost around $2,100.00 for a new one or $1,800.00 to repair the old pump. Dick made a motion to buy a new pump for the #9 well. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed. Frank said he had called for some bids for a new mower but only one business had responded so far. He wants to wait until the March meeting to get some more figures. He said Bill and he have been working on the new shop and the fire station is done.
Discussion was held about adopting the comprehensive plan at the March meeting. The Baseball Association wants to put some new gravel in at the park. They will pay for it. Council ok’d this. Frank stated that Mark Heimgartner would be applying the fertilizer for the park. Mark will be donating this.
Becky stated the locks have been changed at the park. Anyone that wants a set of keys must come in themselves to get them and sign them out.
Mary Jo stated she would be buying a CD for the city soon.
Vickie stated she had received a complaint about some kids driving too fast on 4th and 1st. There have been some problems with kids at the school and with dogs running at large. Mary Jo said she would call the sheriff’s office tomorrow about these items.
Dick presented a list of things around town he would like Frank and Bill to get done. One of the items was the city pickups cannot be used for any personal business. They can’t go to coffee before work in their pickup or anywhere after work hours in it. Dick said he would make the new sign for the park.
Jeff stated that the time clock is to be punched by the person coming or going. He also told Frank to get the noon whistle fixed so it goes off at the right time.
Dick attended the trail meeting and it was decided to not pave the trail at this time. They will fix the holes and cracks with hot tar.
Dick made a motion to accept as read, the minutes from the January 12, 2010 meeting. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Richard Groseclose at 7:10 p.m. City Council members present were Vickie Witt, Kevin Cope. Jeff Lohman and Ed Pea were absent.
Kevin made a motion to accept the minutes from the December 8, 2009 meeting as read. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed. Bills for the month of December and January were approved.
The procedure for the swearing in of Kevin Cope was administered. Kevin was presented with a certificate of office.
Brad Lewis was here from Hayden and Ross to present the audit for fiscal year 2008-09. Mr. Lewis stated everything looked pretty good for the city except the sewer fund. He feels the council should consider raising the sewer rates again. Sanitation rates should be raised also but there is a savings fund for the sanitation to help cover the costs. He stated that all the books were in good order and the audit went very smooth. Kevin made a motion to accept the 2008-09 audit. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Lisa Wolff was here representing the J-K recreation committee. They will be having a meeting on February 8th to discuss the resurfacing of the trail. They would like to have someone from the city to attend the meeting. They would probably be asking the city for $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 to help cover the cost for the cities portion of the trail. There will be someone from the county at the meeting to explain more about the cost and how it would be done. Vickie and Dick said they would attend the meeting on the 8th at Chantel Hoisington’s house at 5:00 p.m.
Dick Groseclose discussed the volleyball pit at the park. He would like to see it taken out and something else put in there. He also stated that some work needs to be done on some of the playground equipment. He thinks we need to start looking into replacing the tables
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:04 p.m. City council members present were Ed Pea, Kevin Cope and Dick Groseclose. Vickie Witt was absent.
Dick made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 10th meeting as read. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ken Nagy was here and discussed the land exchange between the city and Neil Hoisington. Ruby Strochein will right the easement on the map. Ken will draw up the papers for the easement so we can hopefully have a public hearing at the Feburary meeting.
Discussion was held about the procedure for towing cars on city right of ways. We will need to follow the code in order to do this. The person can be ticketed and fined for a misdemeanor. We will need to have a public meeting on this issue to let people know what the city is going to do. Ken asked if we have a signage ordinance in place. We could have him draw up an ordinance to tow cars if we want him to. Our ordinance that we have now states the town sheriff has to make the decision on towing cars. Ken would change it to read Latah County Sheriff or Jeff Lohman as mayor to authorize the removal of cars.
Discussion was held about people living in camp trailers in the city. A letter needs to be sent to Sam Hall. Ken said he would work on the ordinance for the towing and to let him know when we hear back from the appraiser on the land.
Discussion was held about the letter received from Sharon Jasper. Ken cautioned the mayor and council about discussing anything about her to the public. They can discuss issues on the record at a public meeting. Ken said he would respond to Sharon Jasper’s letter on behalf of the city.
Frank stated there was a big leak of water on the Randy McCall property. A letter needs to be sent to Mr. McCall about turning the water on himself. The city needs to do this. Frank said they have been working on the fire station. He said they have the chains on the trucks for snow removal. Frank needs to get a reading off the meter at McCall’s.
Mary Jo stated there is a bill for the fire department for $2,555.00 for something they bought without a purchase order. They need to see if they have that kind of money in the budget before they order things. Zana and Clifford said the department had submitted a grant for this. We have no copies of the grant or anything in the office. We need to call the company and tell them to send the bill to the fire department. Ed made a motion to not have the city pay for the fire departments bill for $2,555.00 for the pump and fuel tank. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to pay $400.00 to the library for insulation in the library. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ed asked Frank about the lights being on at the park all night. He wanted to know if they couldn’t be on a timer. Frank said the lights keep shorting out. He’ll check into this.
Dick made a motion to go into executive session per ID 67-2345 B. at 8:30 p.m. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 15, 2009
Mayor Jeff Lohman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Council members present were Kevin Cope, Dick Groseclose and Vickie Witt. Ed Pea was absent.
Discussion was held about the report received from DEQ regarding the inspection they did on the sewer plant. We received several problems with the sewer plant that need to be addressed. Frank was told to call Jerry Schaffer and set up a time with him to go over each item and get these items corrected.
Frank stated the Eco blocks for the school should be here so they can start work on this shortly. Frank asked if they should put a culvert in across 4th and McCall Street to fix the water runoff problem in the winter and spring. He said they had put in an asphalt berm across the street when they were doing patch work. Frank was asked if the culvert had been put in at Iona Calkins yet. Frank said he hadn’t talked to Zana’s brothers yet. He was told to contact them and get a release signed by them. Dick made a motion to have Frank and Bill put in a culvert across 4th and McCall Street. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed. Frank said he ordered a new pump for the irrigation at the park after the last meeting.
Dick stated the ground at the park and ball fields needs to be aerated and harrowed in the spring. Frank needs to get the sprinklers working that aren’t at the park and ball fields.
Clifford Heimgartner stated the Blackberry Festival went very well. It is always scheduled for the second Saturday in September.
Cynthia Nye stated there would be a planning and zoning meeting Sept. 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Juliaetta City Hall.
Discussion was held about the recycling program the City of Moscow and the county wants us to do. After discussion was held about not having a good spot for the containers it was decided to not participate in the program. Dick made a motion to not participate in the recycle program. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Vickie discussed the volunteer award presented to the city from the retired and senior volunteer program for the hours that have been donated for the city. Discussion was held about recognizing Floyd Heimgartner for all the work he does at the city park. It was decided to name the ball fields “Heimgartner Fields”.
Shawn Sullivan, from the cities insurance company was here to discuss the cities insurance. He stated a representative would be here on Sept. 16th to evaluate our buildings. He explained the terrorism policy to the council. Dick made a motion to reject purchasing the terrorism policy. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mr. Sullivan presented a letter he needs signed by the Mayor designating him the agent of record for the City. Jeff signed the letter from American Insurance designating Shawn Sullivan the cities agent.
Bills for the month of September were approved.
Dick made a motion to give the city employee’s a 2% raise beginning the new fiscal year, October 1st. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:03 p.m. City council members present were Vickie Witt, Ed Pea, Kevin Cope and Dick Groseclose.
The public hearing for the Fiscal Year budget for 2009-2010 was opened for comment. No comments. Dick made a motion to accept the fiscal year budget amount of $626,119 for 2009-2010. Ed seconded the motion. Roll call vote was duly taken. Ed – yes, Kevin –yes, Dick –yes, Vickie- yes. Motion passes.
Ed made a motion to read Ordinance #2009-03 in its entirety and to suspend three readings. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passes.
Ed made a motion to adopt Ordinance #2009-03, the appropriation ordinance. Dick seconded the motion. Roll call vote was duly taken. Vickie – yes, Dick –yes, Kevin –yes, Ed – yes. Motion passes.
Dick made a motion to sell the Seagraves fire truck for $4,000.00 to a fire department in California with the proceeds of the sale to be used on the expansion of the fire hall. Ed seconded the motion. Roll call vote was duly taken. Vickie – yes, Dick –yes, Kevin – yes, Ed –yes. Motion passes.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 11, 2009
City Council Meeting August 11, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:01 p.m. City Council members present were Vickie Witt, Kevin Cope, Ed Pea and Richard Groseclose.
Greg and Alice Broemeling were here to discuss putting in a mobile home on their property for her son. It is a 2001 16x70 and they would like to hook into the water from the city that is already on their property. They were told the city will hook the water up to the meter being put in then it is their responsibility to go from the meter to the home. Dick made a motion to allow Broemeling’s to hookup to the city’s water from well #5 after the hook-up fees are paid. Ed seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken. Vickie- yes, Dick- yes, Kevin– yes Ed – yes. Motion passed.
Mark Maland was here to discuss replacing an old mobile home on Railroad St. with a newer one. He doesn’t know what year home he will be buying yet. Eventually he would like to put up a pole building also. He was told he could do this as long as he follows our ordinances pertaining to this and gets all the necessary permits. Mark said he would have his mother come by the office tomorrow to get a copy of the ordinances.
Amanda Bashaw from Latah County Solid Waste and Tim Davis from the city of Moscow were to explain and answer questions regarding the recycling program they are trying to get started in the smaller cities. They would like the city to find a site location and to monitor it and if it’s full contact Latah Sanitation. This would be a 30 yard box they are having made. They presented pictures of what they will look like and said they would like to see the new rates go into effect October 1st. Discussion was held about the possible contamination of the units. Ms. Bashaw it would take some education of the citizens when this is implemented. She reminded the Mayor and council of the upcoming SWAC meeting on September 15th at 5:30 p.m. She also stated that by January 1st of 2010 electronic waste can no longer be hauled to WA.
Tim Davis from the City of Moscow discussed the new rate structure that will be going into effect on October 1st. He said the rates would be going down a little for next year.
Neil Hoisington’s land exchange with the city was discussed next. The city received a letter from our attorney with an outline of the steps that need to be taken to proceed were discussed. Discussion was held about having to have an appraisal done on the land. Neil agreed to pay half of the cost for this. Vickie made a motion to proceed with the steps needed to complete the land exchange. Dick seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken. Vickie – yes, Dick – yes, Kevin – yes, Ed – yes. Motion passes.
Ed made a motion to pay half the cost of getting an appraisal done on the land exchange with Neil Hoisington. Dick seconded the motion. Roll call vote taken. Vickie-yes, Dick-yes, Kevin-yes, Ed-yes. Motion passes.
Dick made a motion to table further consideration of the matter until it we receive and have the opportunity to consider the results of the appraisals and if after such consideration we decide that it is in the public interest to go forward with considering the exchange; we will schedule a public hearing regarding the matter. Ed seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. Vickie-yes, Dick-yes, Kevin-yes, Ed- yes. Motion passes.
Frank discussed putting in a culvert at Ione Calkins. Ed made a motion to get the bio-domes for the project for $300.00 and to get a waiver from the Calkins releasing the city of any further responsibility. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Discussion was held again about the recycling program from earlier.
Discussion was held about the sale of the old fire truck for $4,000.00. Mary Jo will call AIC to see what the procedure is for this.
Bills for the month of August were approved.
Discussion was held about the number of trips Frank makes to Kendrick. He was told to cut this way back. Jeff also told Frank to get the crosswalks painted before school starts. Frank said they have been looking into the project by the fence at the grade school. He needs to look at it again. He said they have been patching streets and pouring concrete on 4th street. He said the pump at the park is still not working right and he has been trying to get it fixed. He’s been checking on new pump prices. He said there is a water and sewer conference in Worley in September he would like to attend. He needs more CEU’s in water and sewer. It will cost $62.95 a night and $115.00 for the conference. The council agreed he needs to go.
Ed recommended Cynthia Faux and Mike McGee for the Planning and Zoning commission from Juliaetta. Recommendation approved.
Dick made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 14th meeting. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p .m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 14, 2009
City Council Meeting April 14, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:00 p.m. City council members present were Vickie Witt, Ed Pea, Kevin Cope and Dick Groseclose.
The public hearing for Rick and Diane Arnett’s property opened at 7:03 p.m. No one was here to comment. Dick made a motion to vacate 1st St. that is across their property with the city easements included in the ordinance. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ryan Banks from IDFG and Matt Bruns from THS were here to update the council about the drainage project for the fish traps. Mr. Bruns stated the kids from Troy are working on a sign explaining the project. Ed made a motion to allow the kids from Troy to build and put up the three panel sign. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Four students from LCSC’s nursing program were here to present information about disaster service preparedness. The council thanked them for the informative presentation.
Discussion was held about Sam Hall still living in the travel trailer next to Bruce Sherman’s house. It was decided to have the attorney send him a letter giving him a move out date or his plans to buy the lot and build a house. We’ll call Ken Nagy about this.
Frank discussed getting the new lawn mower. He stated Blue Mountain goes by hours and the condition of the machine instead of the year. Ed made a motion to purchase the 2008 mower for $2,524.00 from Blue Mountain Ag. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed. Frank then discussed the problem by the upper playground by the fence the kids are sliding under. Discussion was held about getting some prices to get this fixed. Tabled until next meeting. Frank said the No. 9 well is down. He has the motor out of the pump. Jeff told him to get some prices to fix it. Frank said the communtor is up and working now at the sewer plant.
Clifford Heimgartner was here from the fire department and said the ISO is coming April 29th to do the fire rating for the city. He stated the breakfast went well.
Cynthia Nye was here from the p&z committee and said Cynthia Faux will be one of the new members from Juliaetta. There next meeting is April 27th at city hall.
Mary Jo stated that she and Becky would be attending a state tax commission meeting in Lewiston on April 27th. Dick asked about city lots not having a fifty foot access to a street. Cynthia said it would only be for new lots.
Bills for the month of April were approved.
Discussion was held about giving Polly Taylor Dennler $150.00 for the flower pots around town. Dick made a motion to give Polly the money for this yearly. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Vickie made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 10th meeting. Kevin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to go into executive session at 8:30 p.m. per ID 67-2345- B. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ed made a motion to adjourn from executive session at 9:03 p.m. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Frank and Bill will need to come to the next council meeting May 12th to discuss using city vehicles for personal use.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 10, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:00 p.m. City Council members present were Vickie Witt, Kevin Cope, Ed Pea and Richard Groseclose.
Discussion was held about donating to the Easter egg hunt the K-J Community Development Association puts on for the community. Dick made a motion to donate $25.00 a year for the Egg hunt. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to set the 2009-2010 budget hearing date for August 18th, 2009. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed. Dick made a motion to have our regular meeting date on the 18th of August also. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Discussion was held about the request from Diana Arnett’s attorney to set the April 14th meeting date for their public hearing on the vacation of the street that is shown on the map of the property. The council ok’d this.
Dick made a motion to have Jeff sign the Arbor Day Grant and declaration Polly Taylor-Dennler submitted. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Frank submitted bids from several businesses for a new lawn mower. (Attached). He stated Blue Mountain Ag submitted the cheapest bid. Frank informed the council about the IRW conference is in Idaho Falls. He said he needs more ceu’s by June 2nd. He said he turned the water on at the park in the bathrooms.
Neil Hoisington was here to discuss the land he wants by the bike path. He submitted a letter to the council about having the city quick claim the land to him, and he would quick claim his property to the city. Dick said he would meet with Neil and measure the property then have Terry Golding survey it. Dick made a motion to start the process for the land exchange along the dike to the center of the creek. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed. Neil said he would split the cost of the survey with the city. Dick said he would contact Terry Golding and talk to the attorney about this.
Cynthia Nye was here to ask about approving the change to the ordinance to have a fifty foot frontage adjoining a street for new lots. Ed made a motion to change the ordinance. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed. She asked if anyone had any changes they wanted made to the comprehensive plan. Jeff and the council stated they had no changes. Cynthia said they still need people to be on the planning and zoning committee.
Cliff Heimgartner was here and said the fire department applied for a grant for the department. They have attended several car wrecks.
Mary Jo stated Tim Herzog should be here tomorrow to set up the new computer program.
Discussion was held about the Samuel Eichler bill he left on his trailer. His mother had called and said she would be at the meeting tonight to discuss the bill. She didn’t show up so Becky explained the bill to the council.
Ed said he would call Ron Ireland about what the city still needs from him. Discussion was held about the city still not having schedules for the baseball and softball games. Ed said he would call Cal Spangler.
Jeff stated the poles for the lights are in the way at the park. He told Frank to get them moved. Jeff said we need to send Stella Jones a thank you letter for the poles.
Bills for the month of March were approved.
Ed made a motion to accept the minutes from the February 10th meeting with changes made to the date and a spelling correction. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:00 p.m. City Council members present were Vickie Witt, Kevin Cope, Ed Pea and Richard Groseclose.
Ron Ireland was here to answer some of the questions the council had about his road on his property. He is going to get a quick claim deed from Chuck Hammond for his portion. Ron will then give this to the city if and when it’s all brought up to city standards. Ron also needs to get an easement from Charlie Taylor for the access on the Juliaetta - Genesee Road. Ron said he would have the paper work by the February 10th, meeting.
Frank stated they have been busy working on taking down the Christmas decorations and they will then get back to work on the fire station. Frank said they had a sewer break in Brown’s addition. Frank said they will need to get new chains for the truck next year. He’ll need to put this in the budget.
Cynthia Nye was here to announce the next P&Z meeting will be January 19th 2009.Discussion was held about what to do with the old minutes on the web site. Tabled until next meeting.
Mary Jo stated the new software program was ordered. We also had to buy a new typewriter and adding machine this week.
The public hearing was opened at 7:45 p.m. for the Eichner property. Mrs. Ziesel and her son were here to listen to what is being done there. They had no comments however. Discussion was held about the vacating of the alley and street on Eichner’s property. The attorney sent a draft of the ordinance to look over. We can’t pass it tonight as we didn’t receive an original copy. Tim Eichner asked if the process could be done sooner than the next meeting. It was decided to have a special meeting on Thursday January 15th at 6:30 p.m. to get this done. Tim said he would get the sewer line drawings to us.
Brad Lewis was here from Hayden & Ross to present the audit for fiscal year 2007-2008. He stated the city is in pretty good shape but we may have to raise the sewer rates in the future.
Bills for the month of January were approved.
Roy and Kay Arciniega were here about the school buses and other drivers cutting the corner by their house on Hallet St. Mr. Arciniega stated one person had hit their car on the corner. They have also had their flower planters run over. They would like to see something done. Jeff told them to get the license numbers and call the sheriff’s office. They should also call the superintendent.
Dick made a motion to accept the minutes from the December 13th, 2008 meeting. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Ed made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
City Council Meeting December 9, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jeff Lohman at 7:01pm. City Council members present were Vickie Witt, Ed Pea, Kevin Cope, and Dick Groseclose.
Sara Walsh was here to ask if they could make the parking space in their driveway bigger. They will widen the upper part of the driveway. Dick made a motion to allow them to do this. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Neil Hoisington’s request for the railway property was discussed. He’ll need to go through all the procedures for this. He’ll need to send out certified letters to the property owners in a 300 foot radius around the property. He’ll have to publish the public hearing notice and have the public hearing. We’ll inform Neil of the procedures.
Discussion was held about the road Ron Ireland put in. the city won’t accept the road until the city has proof of ownership. We also need to know if it is up to city standards. Frank was told not to plow the road this winter until Ron attends the next council meeting and shows proof of ownership. A letter will be sent to ron asking him to attend the next meeting.
The city received a letter from J-K Ambulance asking for a donation. dick made a motion to give the ambulance $100.00 Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Resolution 2008-01 was read designation Mary Jo Vallem as city treasurer. Dick made a motion to adopt resolution 2008-01 Kevin seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. Vickie –yes, dick – yes, Kevin – yes, and Ed – yes. Motion passed.
Resolution 2008-02 was read about theft protection Vicki made a motion to adopt resolution 2008-02. Dick seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. Vickie – yes, Dick – yes. Kevin –yes, and Ed – yes. Motion passed.
Frank stated they have been working on the fire station bathroom. He also said the Idaho Rural Water Association was doing a source water assessment of the city.
Cynthia Nye discussed the changes she would like to see done to the city codes to clarify the entrances to the city roads from property owners. She also recommends the city have a check list for new construction in the city to see that everything has been completed.
Mike McGee was here to discuss the contract the fire department wants to sign with the Idaho Transportation Department. Vickie made a motion to sign the fire response contract with the state for the City. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to pay for half the cost of the Christmas Candy for the fire department. Vickie seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mary Jo stated she would like to order the new program for the utility billing. She wants to pay ½ half now and the other half when it gets here. The council told her this was Ok. She also stated that Brad was done with the audit and would be at the next city council meting to present it. Discussion was held about having the new superintendent attend the next council meeting. A letter will be sent requesting this. Discussion was held about the office being closed on Christmas Eve. Council agreed to this.
Vickie asked if the parking lot at the school could have reflectors put up or have the black top painted. Frank said he would look into it. She also asked agin about the intersection on Old Main and Lynn St. Discussion was held about making it one way. There have been some problems with dogs at large again. people need to call the Sheriff’s office about this.
Discussion was held about the runoff problems on 4th Street by Hamilton’s again. A culvert needs to be put in there. The money for this would come out of streets. Dick told Frank to put in a berm for now. Dick made a motion to have Frank and Bill get the street fixed in front of Hamilton’s. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Bills for the month of December were approved.
Ed made a motion to accept the minutes from the November 11th meeting. Dick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm. Ed seconded the motion. Motion passed.