Town of Oakesdale
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
For
August 18, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor R.W. Rickett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: Mayor R.W. Rickett, Randy Robinson, Dick Brown, Al Evans and
George Dewan. Councilman Chris Clemens was not in attendance. Also present
were Mary DeGon, Clerk/Treasurer and John Goyke, Town Marshal/Public Works
Director.
III. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Randy Noble, TD & H; Kay Miller, Debbie Brown
and Dennis Palmer.
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: After council members
reviewed the minutes from August 4, 2008, Al Evans made the motion to approve the
minutes as written. Dick Brown seconded the motion, three council members voted
yes, one council member abstained from voting – motion passed.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. FIRST STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT – Randy Noble, TD & H, gave council
members an update on the sidewalk project. The top soil has been raked down and
a preliminary walk through was done on Wednesday, August 13th. Measurements
have been made for the hand rail and fabrication time is expected to be one week. A
new schedule shows completion of the project during the second week of September
2008. Council members reviewed the landscaping plan that did not include a sprinkler
system and/or soaker system. Council members discussed using the available TIB
funds for landscaping with the intent the Town would do the landscaping instead of
the contractor. Council members also discussed erosion control and what to use on
the hill in place of native grasses. The outcome of the discussion was to consider
river rock and Randy Noble would get pricing. River rock may not be considered
for erosion control and the Town may have to pay the difference. Council members
may need to have a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss erosion control options.
George Dewan and Randy Robinson volunteered to head the project of installing the
sprinkler system. The order of the landscaping: sprinkler system, weed barrier, rock
then shrubs/plants/trees.
B. WILLOWS RECYCLING CENTER UPDATE – Mayor Rickett gave an update on
the project. The front windows have been installed and the suspended ceiling. The
foundation work is on hold.
C. RECREATIONAL FIRES – Waiting for ordinance review from Stephen Bishop,
Town Attorney.
D. REVIEW WEED/GRASS ORDINANCE – Nothing was submitted to make the
needed changes to this ordinance after Section 3.44 was repealed at the last council
meeting.
E. INCUBATOR SPACE ABOVE THE LIBRARY – Mayor Rickett will work on
getting the bids together.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. KEITH ONEY’S RESIGNATION – Keith Oney resigned his position with the
Town of Oakesdale effective August 15, 2008. Council members discussed what is
needed for that position. It was agreed to advertise for an Assistant Public Works
Director in the Whitman County Gazette for 2 weeks with a closing date of
September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall.
B. ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT – Council members reviewed the current
contract with Tina Coe for kennel agreement. Due to budget constraints and the use
of our own kennels, John Goyke’s opinion was not to continue with this contract.
According to the contract, the contract may be terminated at any time by either
party upon not less than ten days prior to written notice to the other. Randy
Robinson made the motion to terminate the kennel agreement between the Town
of Oakesdale and Tina Coe effective September 1, 2008. George Dewan seconded
the motion, all council members voted yes – motion passed.
C. ANNEX PROPERTY – Council members were given an aerial map showing the area just East of the Town’s city limits located in Whitman County and platted as the Robert’s Addition. The Town owns lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 3 which we would like to annex into the town along with Steptoe Ave. which is platted between Blocks 2 and 3. This would annex our city shop and our well #4 into the city and would begin the process of allowing the Town to acquire the area Whitman County has platted as Steptoe Ave. The total area to be annexed would be 325’ by 300’. Randy Robinson made the motion to annex Steptoe Avenue and Lots 1,2 & 3, Block 3 of Roberts Addition into Oakesdale’s city limits. Dick Brown seconded the motion.
Council discussion. Randy Robinson called for question, three council members
voted yes and one council member abstained from voting – motion passed.
D. MARY JANE’S CELEBRATION – Mayor Rickett received a call from Rene'
Groom, Sisterhood Coordinator for MaryJane Farms regarding the planning of
their 2009 4th of July Farm Fair. They have chosen to take the fair on the road with
a 1920’s flair and plan to start the farm girls visiting Coeur d’Alene at MaryJane’s
new store and tour them into the heart of the Palouse. The theme for MaryJane’s
Farm Fair 2009 is “Buggy, Barter and Boogie.” The event kicks off Friday evening
July 3rd and goes through July 5th. The tour will go through Rockford, Fairfield,
Tekoa, Oakesdale, Rosalia and back to Coeur d’Alene. Council members would
like to meet with a representative from MaryJane Farm’s to understand the
expectations and involvement of the Town.
VII. COUNCIL MEMBER’S BUSINESS:
RANDY – Nothing at this time.
DICK – Nothing at this time.
AL – He inquired how the Small Works Roster works and if we needed to advertise for
more vendors.
GEORGE – He asked when the Steptoe sidewalk project would begin. Mayor Rickett
spoke with Wm. Winkler, who is the contractor on this project, and they should begin by
next week. George asked council members to consider having one monthly meeting for
council instead of two. Council members consensus was to keep it at two.
VIII. TREASURER’S REPORT/APPROVAL OF CHECKS: Council members reviewed
the Treasurer’s Report for August 2008. George made the motion to approve paid checks
#20597 through #20624 in the amount of $15,387.72 for claims and $8,851.49 for payroll
totaling $24,239.21 from August 08,2008 through August 18, 2008. Randy seconded the
motion, all council members voted yes – motion passed.
IX. ADJOURNMENT: Randy Robinson made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00
p.m. George Dewan seconded the motion, all council members voted yes – motion
passed.
R.W. RICKETT, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Mary DeGon, Clerk/Treasurer
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