Priest River, Idaho
STATE OF IDAHO )
COUNTY OF BONNER )
CITY OF PRIEST RIVER )
MINUTES OF THE PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL – 12/05/16
REGULAR MEETING
OPENING – Mayor Martin called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 5:30 pm on Monday, December 5, 2016 in the council chambers at City Hall, 552 High Street, Priest River, Idaho.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George Council Member Edwards and Council Member Connolly. Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Martin, Police Chief McLain, City Clerk Knoles, Planner/Development Coordinator Snow, and City Attorney Elsaesser.
3. PUBLIC HEARING – CONTINUATION FROM 11/07/16
A. TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY BONNER COUNTY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY RURAL DROP BOX FACILITY, WHICH IS GENERALLY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US HIGHWAY 2 AND THE EASTSIDE ROAD IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 56 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: THE COUNTY MAINTENANCE SHOP PROPERTY
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 5:30 pm and explained the purpose of the public hearing. Mayor Martin read out loud for the record an email from Brad Marshall from JUB Engineers, representative for the applicant, which respectfully requested to put the application for a conditional use permit and public hearing on hold in order to address concerns presented by the public. The public hearing will be re-advertised when a new hearing date is selected.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 5:32 pm.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. PREVIOUS MINUTES – CC 11/21/16
B. PAYABLES
C. RESOLUTION 16-061 – PROPERTY PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT – MICKELSON ESTATE
Council Member Connolly made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member George seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/APPOINTMENTS
A. BARBARA KRABER – PRIEST RIVER URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Barbara Kraber was not present to be sworn in on the Priest River Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners. This item was tabled until the next meeting.
6. UPDATES
A. PARKS COMMISSION
Council Member Wagner gave an update on the Parks Commission.
B. LAW ENFORCEMENT
Police Chief McLain gave an update on Law Enforcement.
C. PUBLIC WORKS
Planner/Development Coordinator Snow gave an update on Public Works.
D. PROJECT UPDATES
1. MOUNTAIN WATERWORKS – WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
None
Planner/Development Coordinator Snow and Mayor Martin gave an update on various projects.
E. BUILDING & ZONING
Planner/Development Coordinator Snow gave an update on Building & Zoning.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Mayor Martin gave an update on the Administrative Committee.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. BONNER COUNTY – REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE EXCEPTION
Discussion ensued regarding the request by Bonner County for an exception to the City’s ordinance regarding restrictions on RVs. The Administrative Committee discussed the matter at their meeting on December 1, 2016, and recommended that an ordinance amendment be drafted for adoption. The recommended conditions for an exception to the ordinance were discussed. This item was tabled for the preparation of an ordinance amendment.
B. CITIZEN REQUEST – 174 SHANNON LANE – UTILITY RATES
The Administrative Committee discussed this matter at their meeting on December 1, 2016, and recommended that eight commercial utility accounts be granted an exception for fiscal year 2017 allowing them to be charged for 1 ER instead of by fixture unit counts, due to their individual usage being extremely low.
Council Member George made a motion to approve an exception for eight commercial utility accounts as discussed, allowing them to be charged for 1 ER instead of by fixture unit counts for fiscal year 2017, and approved a credit to the eight accounts for the difference in base charges for the months of October and November. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
C. IMPACT FEES – ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OR RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND FEES
The Administrative Committee discussed this matter at their meeting on December 1, 2016, and recommended that an ordinance be drafted to repeal the impact fee section of the municipal code. Discussion ensued. This item was tabled for the preparation of an ordinance amendment.
D. VEHICLE PURCHASE DISCUSSION – PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion ensued. This item was tabled for more information regarding a possible lease option.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. INTERIM FINANCING PROPOSALS – WASTEWATER SYSTEM BOND
Three proposals for interim financing were received, from Columbia Bank, Inland Northwest Bank, and Washington Trust Bank. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the received proposals for interim financing. Laura McAloon, Bond Counsel, submitted information comparing the proposals from Columbia Bank and Inland Northwest Bank, but did not have the proposal from Washington Trust Bank in time to make a comparison. Rob Parkinson from INB was present for the discussion.
Council Member Connolly made a motion to accept the proposal from Inland Northwest Bank – Option 1 for interim financing as submitted and discussed. Council Member George seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
B. 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Discussion ensued.
Council Member Edwards made a motion to approve the city council meeting schedule for 2017. Council Member Wagner seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
C. CITYWIDE GIS MAPPING DISCUSSION
Planner/Development Coordinator Snow explained the benefits of a citywide GIS mapping program. Discussion ensued. This item was tabled for additional information.
D. SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATION – WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL BENCH PLACEMENT
Kourtney Stephenson, 43 Hoop Drive, was present to request that she be allowed to place a bench at Memorial Park in dedication of World War II Veterans as part of her senior project at Priest River Lamanna High School. Discussion ensued. The Council had no objections and directed her to work with City staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
UNDER 74-206 1 (b) Personnel
Council Member Connolly made a motion to enter executive session under 74-206 1 (b) Personnel at 6:09 pm. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
RECONVENE
Council Member Connolly made a motion to reconvene at 6:18 pm. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
Council Member George made a motion to approve the payout of 40 hours of accrued vacation for an employee as discussed. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
ADJOURN
Council Member Wagner made a motion to adjourn at 6:20 pm. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Wagner, Council Member George, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Connolly. NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: None.
Motion to approve minutes of 12-05-16: _________________
Second: _____________________
SIGNED:
__________________________
James L Martin
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Laurel Knoles, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer
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