--- date: "2005-06-22" title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2005-06-22" source: "2005-06-22-minutes-council-monthly.pdf" --- CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 22, 2005 Attended: Jim Hamsher, Mayor Marvin Casebeer, Councilor Mike Springer, Councilor Roger McKinley, Councilor Mark Wishard, Councilor Don Strong, Councilor Diane Clingman, City Recorder Bob Titus, Public Works Tom McAuslan Bill Harrington Sandy Murray Donita Adams Joe Hitz Riley Cosgrove/BME Mayor Hamsher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The roll was called, all members being present. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The minutes of the May meeting were considered. MSP: To approve the minutes of the May 11 meeting as written, Roger McKinley/Mike Springer. The council recognized Sandy Murray of the Texaco Property Development Committee who addressed them regarding the offer of $2,000 from the GPCCA. She explained that the funds were offered in order to enable the grant writer to start moving forward and that there are no strings attached other than using the money for that specific purpose. She asked if the council had any questions. MSP: To accept the offer of $2,000 from the GPCCA to begin the grant writing process, Marvin Casebeer/Mike Springer. Donita Adams addressed the council regarding the closure the Hospice. She said they would be out of the office in 4 to 6 weeks and asked to have the utilities put back in the city’s name. She thanked the council for allowing them to lease the office space so reasonably. MSP: To put the utilities back in the city’s name, Jim Hamsher/Marvin Casebeer. Planning: No Report Public Safety: Neither Jim Wood or David Packard were present, however, the council considered Packard’s request to receive free water in exchange for volunteering as a police reserve. It was noted that the council had previously agreed that reserves should get the base rate of $14.00 free after one year of serving. MSP: To grant the base rate Minutes June 22, 2005 of $14.00 for 5,000 gallons of water to David Packard and to re-evaluate the situation on a yearly basis, Mike Springer/Mark Wishard. Landfill: A written inspection report was received. Public Works: The council reviewed the Notice of Violation and Remedial Order issued by the Department of Human Services regarding the water system. They reviewed the actions and operating requirements with Bob Titus that must be adhered to until it is brought into compliance. Well Drilling: Joe Hitz said the well witcher found two more possible well sites, one on Russell Ricco’s property and one on Coombs’ property. He said the paperwork is pretty much filled out for changing or adding well sites but he needs to know if the city wants to add more. The council generally agreed on the need to add more sites. It was noted that a meeting with John Coombs should be set up ASAP. Mayor Hamsher said he would call him. Accounts Payable: MSP: To approve the payables, Mike Springer/Marvin Casebeer/. Ordinances/Resolutions: The council was asked to consider resolution 2005-03 adopting the annual budget. MSP: To adopt resolution 2005-03 adopting the annual budget, imposing taxes and making appropriations for fiscal year 2005-06, Mike Springer/Marvin Casebeer. Other Business: The council considered a request by Shoshoni Winds to sign off on a letter to the OLCC for a beer garden on July 4. MSP: To sign off on the letter, Mark Wishard/Marvin Casebeer. It was also noted that they plan to hold a poker tournament and donate a portion of the proceeds to the city for the fireworks display and that they plan to have music in the outdoor beer garden area on July 2 after the arm wrestling competition. The council considered a request by Butch Goslin/Hank’s Sanitation for a letter of approval to dump septic waste into the lagoons. The letter is a requirement in order to renew his license each year. There was discussion as to why he waits until the last minute for the approval. Bob Titus said the lagoons are filling up because more septic waste is being dumped and suggested not letting anyone but Butch dump in them. It was noted that before controls were put in place to monitor who was dumping in the lagoons, Goslin only reported a fraction of the loads he now brings in so it isn’t necessarily other pumpers who are responsible for the lagoons filling in. It was also suggested that if the ponds will require cleaning, perhaps the rate should be raised. The recorder said that when the policy to monitor dumping was put into effect the council approved $15 per load even though the average charged by other cities was much higher. She was asked to research rates and bring recommendations to the next meeting. Bob Titus was told to prepare a report on the status of the lagoons by the next meeting as well. MSP: To issue a letter of approval for Butch Goslin/Hank’s Sanitation to dump septic waste into Minutes June 22, 2005 the lagoons July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, Roger McKinley/Don Strong. Mike Springer and Mark Wishard opposed. The council considered the audit contract from Oster Professional Group. MSP: To approve the audit contract, Roger McKinley/Marvin Casebeer. Mayor Hamsher addressed the council regarding his idea to look into an ordinance prohibiting sex offenders from residing in and/or loitering in city parks. He said the attorney is looking into it and asked if the council would support it. MSP: To pursue an ordinance prohibiting sex offenders from residing in and loitering in city parks, Marvin Casebeer/Roger McKinley. The council again considered the board vacancy and recognized Tom McAuslan and Bill Harrington who had each written letters of interest in the position. Tom expressed concern over getting the water system into compliance and a general willingness to help govern the city. Harrington said he can offer skills to help make quicker decisions and that he now has the time and ability to participate. The council was asked to vote. The council voted unanimously for Tom McAuslan to fill the council vacancy. James Neal of JWN Well Drilling addressed the council and said he had been contacted by the state. He said the hole on Cozart needs to be plugged up. He said Water Resources wants it developed or sealed. He recommended going with an open hole for now and explained the process. The council asked him what the estimated cost for closing the Cozart hole, but he didn’t know. The council said to go ahead and fill it in. 7:25 p.m. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted: ___________________________ Diane Clingman, City Recorder Approved this Date: ________________ _________________________________ Jim Hamsher, Mayor Minutes June 22, 2005