STATE OF IDAHO)

COUNTY OF BONNER)

CITY OF PRIEST RIVER)

MINUTES OF THE PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL – 04/02/18

REGULAR MEETING

OPENING – Mayor Martin called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 5:32 pm on Monday, April 2, 2018 in the council chambers at City Hall, 552 High Street, Priest River, Idaho.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

None

  1. ROLL CALL

Council Members Present: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Member Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. Absent: None.

Staff Present: Mayor Martin, City Clerk Thomas, Director of Public Works Rolicheck, and City Attorney Fenton.

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

THE CITY OF PRIEST RIVER RECEIVED AN IDAHO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. THIS FUNDING IS ALLOCATED TO THE STATE OF IDAHO FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. THESE FUNDS ARE CURRENTLY BEING USED TO UPGRADE THE CITY’S WATER RESOURCE RECLAMATION FACILITY. THE HEARING WILL INCLUDE A REVIEW OF PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE, A SUMMARY OF ALL EXPENDITURES TO DATE, A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF REMAINING WORK AND ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE SCOPE OF WORK, BUDGET, SCHEDULE, LOCATION OR BENEFICIARIES.

Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 5:32 pm. Sherri Wastweet from Panhandle Area Council was present for discussion and explained the purpose of the public hearing. Topics of discussion included a review of the project progress and accomplishments to date, project funding, and remaining project work to be completed.

Questions from the Council: None

Written Testimony: None

Public Testimony:None

Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 5:39 pm.

  1. CONSENT AGENDA
  1. PREVIOUS MINUTES – CCPH 03/19/18
  2. PAYABLES
  3. RESOLUTION 18-012 – MOUNTAIN WATERWORKS CONTRACT AMENDMENT #005A
  4. RESOLUTION 18-013 – TRINDERA ENGINEERING – WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES

Council Member Edwards made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Turner seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Member Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/APPOINTMENTS

None

  1. UPDATES
  1. PARKS AND TREE COMMISSION

Council Member Wagner gave an update on the Parks and Tree Commission.

  1. LAW ENFORCEMENT

None

  1. PUBLIC WORKS

Director of Public Works Rolicheck and Mayor Martin gave an update on Public Works.

  1. PROJECT UPDATES

None

E. BUILDING & ZONING

None

F. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

None

  1. OLD BUSINESS
  1. WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE II FUNDING PACKAGE DISCUSSION – RESOLUTION 18-014

Lengthy discussion ensued.

Council Member Stewart made a motion to approve Resolution 18-014. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Member Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.

  1. PROPOSED PERSONNEL POLICY AMENDMENTS

Discussion ensued. This item was tabled for additional review.

  1. RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT UTILITY RATE DISCUSSION

Discussion ensued. This item was tabled for additional review.

8. NEW BUSINESS

  1. IMCO CHANGE ORDER #2 – WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Lengthy discussion ensued.

Council Member Turner made a motion to approve Change Order #2 with IMCO General Construction, for an increase of $21,430.00 to the contract price and an increase of nine substantial completion contract days. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Member Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.

  1. 6125 HIGHWAY 2 – REQUEST FOR ON-SITE SEPTIC TANK

Discussion ensued.

Council Member Edwards made a motion to approve the request by the owner of the property at 6125 Highway 2 for the installation of an on-site septic tank. Council Member Wagner seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Member Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.

  1. 2018 PARKS MAINTENANCE BIDS

Discussion ensued.

Council Member Turner made a motion to approve the proposal from Clearwater Landscapes for 2018 parks maintenance, not to exceed $7,185.00. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Member Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.

  1. BONNER COUNTY/PRIEST RIVER AIRPORT – REQUEST FOR PERMANENT TREE REMOVAL PERMIT

Bonner County Commissioner Jeff Connolly was present for the discussion. Lengthy discussion ensued.

Council Member Turner made a motion to approve the permanent encroachment permit for Bonner County for specific tree removal as defined in the map attached to the permit, and to waive the $50.00 encroachment permit fee. Council Member Stewart seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Member Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.

ADJOURN

Council MemberWagner made a motion to adjourn at6:15 pm. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Edwards, Council Member Turner, Council Memebr Wagner, and Council Member Stewart. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.

Motion to approve minutes of 04/02/18: ______

Second: ______

SIGNED:

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James L Martin

Mayor

ATTEST:

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Laurel Thomas, CMC

City Clerk/Treasurer