Moyie Springs City Council minutes, August 3

City Council met in regular session August 3, 2011, at the Moyie Springs City Hall.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Doug Evans.  Present were Councilmen Steve Economu, Chad Farrens, Terry Johnson, City Attorney Dan Featherston, Fire Chief Ken English and Public Works Supervisor John Nelson. 

Discussed the minutes of the regular meeting on July 13, 2011.  A motion was made by Steve Economu and seconded by Chad Farrens to approve the minutes as written.  Motion carried.

Discussed the minutes of the special meeting on July 27, 2011.  A motion was made by Chad Farrens and seconded by Steve Economu to approve the minutes as written.  Motion carried.

Discussed the minutes of the special meeting on July 28, 2011.  A motion was made by Steve Economu and seconded by Chad Farrens to approve the minutes as written.  Motion carried.

Discussed the financial statement.  A motion was made by Terry Johnson and seconded by Chad Farrens to approve as written.  Motion carried.

Lori Johnson, Bart Klaus, Jim Ball and Drexel Love attended the meeting.

A motion was made by Chad Farrens and seconded by Terry Johnson to approve the tentative budget in the amount of $752,798.62 and set September 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM as the Budget Hearing date.  Motion carried.

Bart Klaus attended the meeting to discuss the open council position left by Geoff Hollenbeck.  Bart said he is interested in the position and was asked to attend the next couple meetings.

Drexel Love said the grass along Roosevelt Rd., by the Post Office, needs to be cut.

Jimmy Ball attended the meeting to discuss the property, formally owned by Stan Johnson, where he was going to make a mobile home park.  Jimmy said he ran the costs and the project is too expensive at this point.  He asked what he needs to do to put doublewide mobiles on the property?   If he divides the property, he is thinking of putting 2 on each piece.  He asked the council if that would be OK.  The council said they can see no problem.  He presented the council with the plans for the mobile home park in case that is what he ends up doing.  Jimmy told the council he is trying to purchase the Tamarack Mobile Home Park.

Lori Johnson asked is Jimmy would have to go by the State laws since it will be a residence?   She was told yes.

Mike Sloan, EDC, was unable to attend the meeting, but wanted the council to know that the Broadband project is moving forward, slowly.

Sandy told the council that Mike Weland has requested the city put their minutes on his website.  If the city did so, Mike could publish the minutes verbatim or his own interpretation of what happened at the meeting.  Mayor Evans recommended the council say no – if Mike wants the minutes he can come and get them because he has access to public records.  A motion to that effect was made by Steve Economu and seconded by Chad Farrens.  Motion carried.

Discussed a replacement for Geoff Hollenbeck.  Dan Featherston explained the procedure.  Dan also said the council should consider passing an ordinance that says if a councilman misses “X” amount of consecutive meetings, they lose their council seat.  Geoff is a qualified elector but has chosen not to be here.  A motion was made by Chad Farrens and seconded by Steve Economu to have Dan Featherston draft an ordinance.  Motion carried.

Discussed the Time Certificate #55530001289, at Mountain West Bank, that matures on August 10, 2011.  A motion was made by Steve Economu and seconded by Chad Farrens to renew the certificate for 25 months with a 1 time bump up.  Motion carried.

The clean-up day for the Reader property will be September 18^th at 7 AM.

Discussed windows for the city hall.  A motion was made by Chad Farrens and seconded by Terry Johnson to approve the purchase of windows, from BF Glass, in the amount of $2726.08.  Motion carried.

Discussed carpet for the meeting side of the City Hall.  A motion was made by Chad Farrens and seconded by Terry Johnson approving the purchase and installation of carpet and vinyl for the City Hall meeting room.  Motion carried.

There is no KVRI report this month because Doug Evans was unable to attend.

Discussed the Volunteer Fire Department.  Ken said they are trying to form evacuation plans for the whole county.  By January 12 radio power will be certified.  Ken said the fire department will be getting a fire rating again in October.  Ken said more fire hoses are needed for the trucks.  For 22 hoses it would cost $4780 including shipping.  Ken said if we get some hose we will qualify for a good rating.  Ken said he would like 10 hoses and the 2 “Accident Ahead” signs.  A motion was made by Chad Farrens and seconded by Terry Johnson authorizing Ken to order 10 – 2 ½” fire hoses.  Motion carried.  The signs, @ $635.54, were authorized at the July13th meeting.  John will check with the mill on the cost of fire hose before Ken orders.  Ken said there will be a flashover training class on Sept. 16^th – 17^th at the dump.  The fire calls for July were:  July 5 – ambulance assist;  July 6 – ambulance assist;  July 11 – ambulance assist;  July 20 – Fire Chiefs meeting;  July 21 – fire.

Discussed the Water & Sewer systems.  John Nelson reported we pumped a high on the 19^th of 338,900 gpd; a low on the 22^nd of 126,000 gpd; an average of (no reading) and a total for the month of July of 6,437,700 gallons.  John said they are working on the waterline – slowly.  John also said he can see why Jimmy Ball is changing his plans.  John checked Gaylen Schirado’s

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meter and he couldn’t get the meter out of the setter.  Gaylen is thinking about putting in a sprinkler system.  John said he thinks there is a problem with the valve.  Discussed South Division and what should be done with it.  Doug said he wonders if the asphalt should just be dug out and rock put down and calcium applied.  John said he could patch the bad parts and see what happens in the Spring – the council approved.

Discussed the bills.  A motion was made by Steve Economu and seconded by Chad Farrens to pay the bills.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Steve Economu and seconded by Terry Johnson to adjourn.  Motion carried.

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Attest:  City Clerk