CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO REGULAR MEETING March 2, 2010
CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO
REGULAR MEETING
March 2, 2010
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON March 2, 2010.
PLACE: City Hall, 502 5th Ave.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE BATEMAN AT 6:07 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was lead by Mayor Bateman.
PRESENTwere Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris, William Burton, William Harris, James Zenner, Maintenance Supervisor Craig Cardwell, and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt.
REGULAR MEETING:
MINUTES of the previous meeting minutes were approved as emailed upon a motion by Cm. R. Harris, and seconded by Cm. Zenner, motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT AND MONTHLY BILLS:
The Clerk’s Monthly Treasurer’s Report date March 2, 2010 was examined and approved, showing the following:
Total Funds on Hand $233,347.07 (approximate due to no Pool Account Information)
All bills and payroll disbursements were examined and approved for payment upon a motion by Cm. Zenner and seconded by Cm. R. Harris, in the total of $107,307.98 check numbers 9323 through 9354. Receipts since the last meeting were shown as $49,254.75. The checks and stub approvals were signed appropriately by all parties as well as the Payment Approval Report for March.
BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED
Project Updates – Amendment to JUB Contract: Following review of the amendment Cm. Zenner moved to approve the Amendment, motion was seconded by Cm. R. Harris, motion carried.
Maintenance Report:
Sewer: Maintenance Cardwell reported that lagoon training took place on Feb. 18th. He is happy to report that things are dialed in and really running smoothly. He is very proud of the finished lagoon project and stated that we have more than a lagoon system we actually have a wastewater treatment plant. We have gone from a 1970’s system to modern day technology. Wastewater samples have been phenomenal lately and we are getting the kind of results that are required on a future new EPA permit (applied for a new permit last year and have not yet received a new permit). Cardwell stated that he wants each of the council to tour the facility and invited them to come see the facility and become familiar with it. He is also experimenting with a different dechlorination tablet and if he gets the results he is hoping for there maybe no need to upgrade to a liquid system.
Water: All water testing have come back good. Cardwell explained that he had a concerned citizen enquiring about our water quality, so he talked to him and ensured him that our water is fine.
Oak Street Planter Strips: Cardwell presented the council with several ideas for benches and tables for the planter strips and asked that they make a decision on benches. He provided the council with a sketch showing the placement of benches, tables and planters along Oak Street. The council chose a style of bench and table. The council decided that the planters should be made of brick and chose a gray-blue color. These planters will be created by the maintenance department.
Arbor Day: Cardwell presented ideas for Arbor Day. There will be plantings in the corner area at the tennis court on 6th Avenue and at the Historic Site on Oak Street this year.
Library: It was decided that the Donation List and Maxine’s plaque be hung just to the right of the fireplace on the south wall in the library. The council discussed the plan of placing a bike rack in the sidewalk at the library the council was not in favor of it in the sidewalk for several reasons. Cardwell suggested pouring a concrete pad in the planter strip for the bike rack and the council was in favor of this suggestion. The mayor and Cardwell will suggest the idea to Dave Riggers.
Mayor & Council Salaries: The mayor emailed each of the councilmen and asked for their comments on their salaries. The mayor read the comments and 3 of the 4 councilmen want to keep salaries the same. Cm. Zenner voiced why he thought their salaries should be cut. The mayor also would like his salary cut and gave reasons for his preference. Following a brief discussion Cm. W. Harris moved to keep the current salaries for the mayor and council, the motion was seconded by Cm. Burtion, motion carried with Cm. Zenner voting nay and the mayor stated that he was opposed to the decision.
Employee Evaluations: The mayor and council finished the employee evaluations and they were presented to Cardwell and Schmidt before the meetings for their comments, the council read the comments.
Maintenance Department: If everything went according to plan we hoped to bring Bill Remacle back in April. Due to the tight budget the council decided to let him go permanently.
4-Wheeler: The 4 wheeler the city has been using for years is actually the property of Jacklin Seed and they have decided to sell it to the city for $600.00. Cm. Zenner moved to purchase the 4-wheeler for $600.00 from Jacklin Seed, Cm. W. Harris seconded the motion, motion carried.
Delinquent Utility Accounts: The clerk explained that out of the original 6 problem accounts, one was paid off; another will be collected when the house sells next month; 2 accounts will be negotiated with the owners to collect the outstand debit; which leaves 2 accounts with extremely high balances and the clerk will move forward on doing the paperwork to get a judgment on those accounts.
Cell Tower Update: Avista has run the electricity to the tower and it is hot, so now Inland Cellular has to put up a building and the tower. Cardwell will talk with Inland within the week and make sure they follow up; we maybe 3 weeks out before the tower is finished.
Airport – fencing grant & land swap with Doggett: Cardwell reported that he met with Carpenter Fencing today to discuss finishing the fencing at the airport. Carpenter will present 3 bids; the first for Kuther Air section; the second for Super Kats section and the third is the city’s bid to complete the city’s fencing. The clerk explained that all documentation has been given to Attorney Johnson for a deed and Riedesel Engineering for completing the boundary survey. Cm. Burton will discuss the deed with Attorney Johnson before things can proceed.
Nezperce named “Capital for the Day” on March 19, 2010: The event will be held at the community center from 9AM to 3PM. Governor Otter and approximately 25 others (staff and cabinet) will be on hand for a town hall setting. Ellen Gilliland will organize the morning snacks while the city will provide coffee and paper goods. A no-host luncheon is in the early stages of planning but will be held at the hotel from 12PM to 1PM for a $10.00 donation. The afternoon session will include students from the school from 1PM to 2PM. The mayor encouraged the council to attend the entire event.
Quarterly Report: Following review and discussion Cm. W. Harris moved to accept the report as presented and to publish said report, Cm. Burton seconded the motion and it passed.
Other:
Streets: Cm. Burton moved to purchase a full tanker for seal coating this summer, Cm. W. Harris second the motion and it passed.
RV Park: Tenant Adam Smith was issued an eviction notice last week. He was evicted for failing to pay rent in a timely manner, not skirting his RV, and dog problems (barking and waste). Adam was in jail when the eviction notice was issued and complained to the mayor about the eviction. The mayor presented the council with the issue and it was agreed that Adam must pay his rent on Wednesday, March 3rd, keep the area dog waste free and he can stay another month, however if there is another dog complaint then he will have to move.
FYE 2009 Audit: Auditor Clack will be at the April meeting to present the completed audit to the council.
NEXT MEETING:
The next city council meeting will be on Tuesday, April 6, 2010
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M., until the next regular or special meeting, which may be called.