Genesee City Council Meeting Minutes

September 5, 2006

CALL TO ORDER - The Genesee City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. Mayor Randy Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Present at the meeting were council members Art Lindquist, Laurie Hovey, and George Wilson. City employee Mert Geltz was also present.

VISITORS- Ron Zenner came to discuss the guardrail being considered for W. Chestnut St. adjacent to Mr. Zenner’s property.

CITIZEN COMMENTS –

CONSENT AGENDA –George Wilson, seconded by Laurie Hovey, made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the minutes of the regular meeting August 15, 2006 bills, the payroll recap for August, 2006 and the financial statement for July, 2006. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES –

INTRODUCTION, READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION 2006-2-REZONE BLOCK 16 & BLOCK 13 IN GENESEE ORIGINAL – Mert Geltz reported that the attorney is still working on the resolution.

RESOLUTION 2006-3-ROAD CLOSURE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT-IDAHO DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION - George Wilson, seconded by Art Lindquist, made a motion to accept the resolution. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS –

CEDAR STREET WIDENING PROJECT – Mayor Hall reported that $16,380 of grant money is still available to work on the Cedar Street widening project. This amount would cover the majority of the cost of the double shot chip seal necessary before winter.

SEWER PROJECT-

TREE REMOVAL – Mayor Hall reported that the dead trees on W. Chestnut St. will be removed in the next few days.

AREA OF CITY IMPACT – Laurie Hovey reported that she had written to the Latah and Nez Perce County Commissioners requesting the area of city impact public hearing be held on October 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION NEW CONTRACTS – Mayor Hall reported that the Department of Transportation contracts had been signed.

RECREATION DISTRICT – Art Lindquist reported that he had put a group together consisting of Brad & Angie Bailey, Ron & Danielle Peck and Darrel Stout. They will be meeting at city hall next Tuesday, September 12^that 7:00 p.m.

OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Laurie Hovey reported on her investigation into the tree ordinance.

NEW BUSINESS- Mayor Hall discussed the building permit of Denise Kammerer.

FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING POLICY & PROCEDURE – The mayor and council proceeded to discuss the need for practice and training for city fireman so they can efficiently fight city fires. Laurie Hovey suggested that testing be done of firemen yearly. The testing would be administered by an outside source. The council will discuss these issues with the fire department.

ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT-GREG & AMY PANELL- George Wilson, seconded by Laurie Hovey, made a motion to accept the right of way encroachment agreement requested by Greg & Amy Panell. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

PROPOSAL OF SALE OF PROPERTY TO CITY- Laurie Hovey, seconded by George Wilson, made a motion to accept the proposal of the sale of eight acres of property to the city by the Esser family at a cost of $3,300 per acre. The city will pay the legal fees, prepare entry into the field west of the lagoon across the old railroad right of way and will completely control all the noxious weeds on all the lagoon property and prepare the contract. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

NOTICE OF LEASE AGREEMENT-TIME WARNER MY CABLE LLC- Mayor Hall reported that the only change to the lease was the name of the company from Adelphia to Time Warner.

CORRESPONDENCE- A letter was received from the City of Moscow regarding the fee increase for the year for solid waste. Mayor Hall reported that he received a letter from Ryan Morrison requesting that the city install a new skate park near the city park.

EXECUTIVE SESSION –

DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION NEW CONTRACTS – Mayor Hall reported that the Department of Transportation contracts had been signed.

OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Laurie Hovey reported on her investigation into the tree ordinance.

NEW BUSINESS- Mayor Hall discussed the building permit of Denise Kammerer.

NOTICE OF LEASE AGREEMENT-TIME WARNER MY CABLE LLC- Mayor Hall reported that the only change to the lease was the name of the company from Adelphia to Time Warner.

EXECUTIVE SESSION –

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August 15, 2006

CALL TO ORDER - The Genesee City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 2006. Mayor Randy Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Present at the meeting were council members Art Lindquist, Laurie Hovey, George Wilson and Bud Hall. City employee Mert Geltz was also present.

PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET 2006-2007 – Receiving no comments, the public hearing was closed by Mayor Hall. Bud Hall, seconded by Laurie Hovey, made a motion to approve the City of Genesee budget for fiscal year 2006-2007 as presented. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

VISITORS- John Widener came to observe.

CITIZEN COMMENTS –

CONSENT AGENDA –Laurie Hovey, seconded by Bud Hall, made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the minutes of the regular meetings July 18, 2006 and August 1, 2006, bills, and the payroll recap for July, 2006. The financial statement was omitted from the consent agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES –

INTRODUCTION, READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION 2006-2-REZONE BLOCK 16 & BLOCK 13 IN GENESEE ORIGINAL – Mert Geltz provided a draft copy of the resolution. The city attorney will add the legal description to the document. George Wilson, seconded by Bud Hall, made a motion to table Resolution 2006-2 until the next meeting. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS –

CEDAR STREET WIDENING PROJECT – Mayor Hall reported on the progress of the Cedar Street widening project.

CEDAR STREET SEWER PROJECT- Mayor Hall reported that the Cedar Street sewer project has been completed.

TREE REMOVAL – Mayor Hall reported on the response of the city attorney regarding the responsibility for removing dead trees from the city right of way. Laurie Hovey will review the existing ordinances before the next meeting.

AREA OF CITY IMPACT – Laurie Hovey reported on the results of her meetings with the Latah County and the Nez Perce County Commissioners.

DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION NEW CONTRACTS – Mayor Hall reported that he will be signing the Department of Transportation contracts.

RECREATION DISTRICT – George Wilson will help Art Lindquist in the pursuit of a recreation district for the Genesee area.

OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS- Mert Geltz reported that a citizen came in and complained about travel trailers parked on Chestnut St. and Valleyview. In the case of Chestnut St. the trailer is blocking the line of site at Garfield St. Valleyview has trailers parked on both sides which does narrow the drivable area considerably. She also reported that Linda James asked if Cass Street could be graded before winter.

CORRESPONDENCE- A letter was received from Time-Warner Cable Co. to advise that they have become the owners of Adelphia Cable Co. effective July 31, 2006.

EXECUTIVE SESSION –

REGULAR SESSION –

ADJOURNMENT

With nothing further to come before the council Bud Hall, seconded by Laurie Hovey, made a motion to adjourn. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Hovey and Wilson – Motion Carried.

August 1, 2006

Meeting Canceled

July 18, 2006

CALL TO ORDER - The Genesee City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Mayor Randy Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Present at the meeting were council members Art Lindquist, Laurie Hovey, and Bud Hall. City employee Mert Geltz was also present.

VISITORS- Diane Quint, Genesee Civic Association, came to discuss wiring, bathrooms and the concession stand at the Genesee football field. Cathleen Blevins, Genesee Civic Association, came to discuss having a community barbeque sponsored by the Civic Association. Linda James came to discuss enforcement of the nuisance ordinance in her neighborhood. Ken Helm, Jim Carpenter & Bob Schumacher, Idaho Department of Transportation, came to present an update on the work being done on Highway 95 and provide information on what will be done with the Genesee spur road. Jack Hammond, city engineer, came to explain what would occur with the Cedar St. widening project. Roger Falen came to observe. Rob Reed came to request an encroachment agreement.

CITIZEN COMMENTS –

CONSENT AGENDA –Bud Hall, seconded by Art Lindquist, made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the minutes of the regular meetings June 6, and June 20, 2006, bills, the financial statements for May & June, 2006 and the payroll recap for June, 2006. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, and Hovey – Motion Carried.

REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES –

INTRODUCTION, READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS –

CEDAR STREET WIDENING PROJECT – Mayor Hall stated that the city will begin the Cedar St. widening project on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. The mailboxes will be moved to accommodate the work to be done and will remain on a side street when the work is completed.

CEDAR STREET SEWER PROJECT- Mayor Hall reported that the Cedar St. sewer project would be completed Wednesday, July 19, 2006.

RYAN KETCHESON-CITY RIGHT OF WAY 473 E. VALLEYVIEW – Bud Hall, seconded by Laurie Hovey, made a motion to take no further action regarding the city right of way at 473 E. Valleyview. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, and Hovey – Motion Carried.

OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS:

LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Mayor Hall reported that he had received the resignation of Tom Riedner from the city council for personal reasons. Art Lindquist, seconded by Bud Hall, made a motion to accept the resignation of Tom Riedner. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, and Hovey – Motion Carried.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBER – Mayor Hall stated that he would like to appoint George Wilson to the vacant council position until the next election. Bud Hall, seconded by Laurie Hovey, made a motion to approve the appointment of George Wilson as the new council member until the next election in 2007. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, and Hovey – Motion Carried. Mayor Hall then administered the oath of office to George Wilson.

TREE REMOVAL QUOTES – Mayor Hall explained the reason for obtaining tree removal quotes for dead trees in the city right of way on Chestnut St. The issue was discussed and it was decided that the city would obtain an opinion from the city attorney to determine the intent of the tree ordinance. The council was unsure if the city or the property owner of the abutting property was responsible for the costs of removing the trees. The issue was tabled until the next meeting.

REZONE-BLOCK 16 & BLOCK 13 IN GENESEE ORIGINAL – A recommendation was received from the Planning & Zoning Commission to rezone block 16 & block 13 in the plat of Genesee Original. Laurie Hovey, seconded by Art Lindquist, made a motion to have city clerk Mert Geltz prepare a resolution to adopt the recommendation of the Genesee Planning & Zoning Commission to rezone block 16 and Block 13 in the plat of Genesee Original. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

CONNIE MCDADE-WATER BILL REDUCTION-APRIL 2006 – Laurie Hovey, seconded by Bud Hall, made a motion to deny the request of Connie McDade for a water bill reduction. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

SEWER DITCH REPAIR-BRAD RUDER-501 E SUNSET – The issue was tabled for more information until the next meeting.

SEWER REPAIR-CITY PARK – Mayer Hall reported on the state of the sewer line connected to the bathrooms in the Lower Park. Art Lindquist stated there was also a problem with the toilet in the men’s bathroom at the ballpark restrooms.

PUBLIC NUISANCE-ABANDONED CARS-UNSIGHTLY YARDS, ETC- Laurie Hovey, seconded by Bud Hall, made a motion to have Mayor Hall contact the Masters family to inform them that they need to comply with our nuisance ordinance. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, and Hovey – Motion Carried.

OAK STREET REPAIR – Mayor Hall reported on the work that was done to repair Oak St.

F/Y 2006-2007 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – George Wilson, seconded by Bud Hall, made a motion to accept the budget as presented with the minor modifications that were discussed. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Wilson and Hovey – Motion Carried.

ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT – Bud Hall, seconded by Laurie Hovey, made a motion to approve the encroachment agreement as stated. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, and Hovey – Motion Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE- Mayor Hall advised the council about the letter he sent to the Department of Environmental Quality that updated them on the work being accomplished on the sewer project, the five year and ten year program that was outlined by Jack Hammond and his engineering group and what has been accomplished on the testing of the wells.

Mayor Hall also explained a letter he sent to Nym Park apologizing and explaining why he had mowed his property without his permission.

A letter was received from Vicki Fadness regarding a public nuisance of the Masters property at the corner of Cass and Garfield St.

EXECUTIVE SESSION –

REGULAR SESSION –

ADJOURNMENT

With nothing further to come before the council Bud Hall, seconded by Art Lindquist, made a motion to adjourn. VOICE VOTE: AYES: Lindquist, Hall, Hovey and Wilson – Motion Carried.