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Moyie Springs city council minutes,
December 7 |
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January 7, 2011 |
City Council met in regular session December 7,
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
November 9, 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 Chad Farrens and seconded by Terry
Johnson to approve as written. Motion carried.
Larry Comer, Welch Comer Engineering, John
Tindall, DEQ, Bart Klaus, Lila Finley, Drexel
Love and Lori Johnson attended the meeting.
Larry Comer and John Tindall attended the
meeting to discuss the city sewer system. The
City of Moyie received a letter from DEQ
terminating our grant effective, due to the
inactive nature of the grant, on December 31,
2011. Larry Comer presented a draft of a letter
to send to DEQ. He will e-mail the letter to
Sandy so it can be printed on the city
letterhead. The letter and the revised project
schedule on the wastewater facility plan will be
sent to DEQ. The following options were
discussed:
1. Class A Mechanical Treatment Facility. It
would be located on the existing city site.
Disposal would be on Idaho Forest Group property
with rapid infiltration or drainfield. Rapid
infiltration or drainfield disposal requires a
detailed geo-hydrology analysis for nutrients
and pathogens (about $10,000 cost with soil
borings).
2. “Pros”: High level of treatment
No new land acquisition
Gravity flow to existing site
Expandable for future
“Cons”: Mechanical system and filters require
more maintenance
Higher level operation certification requires –
Class 3 License
Sludge disposal requirements
Expensive geo-technical study
Less flexible with variable flows
Estimated cost: $2.5 million
3. Construct 4” diameter or HDPE pressure sewer
pipeline along US 2 to Three Mile, then to
Bonners Ferry treatment lagoons. Initially, no
follow-up interest from Three Mile area or
Boundary County. All capital costs likely borne
by the City of Moyie Springs. There would be
future income (capital) from later hook-ups.
“Pros: Gets Moyie Springs out of the sewage
treatment business
Economy of scale with Bonners Ferry
No discharge permit from DEQ or EPA
Potential future income from future hook-ups.
“Cons”: Very long force main for on-going
maintenance & liability
Pumping/Power costs
Lack of control over Bonners Ferry sewer rates
More management problems from future hook-ups in
County areas
At least 2 major pump stations required.
Estimated cost: $2.7 million plus capital
hook-up charges from Bonners Ferry.
4. Construct two aerated, lined sewage lagoons
for year-round storage class “C” treatment: Land
application (re-use) on a timber crop. Still
waiting for determination of availability of 50
acres from USFS. Land requirements:
For 130 EDU’S For 450 EDU’S
Lagoon Area 1.5 acres 6 acres
Spray Area (plus buffers) 14 acres 60 acres`
Annual irrigation assuming 25” per year.
“Pros”: Re-use permit from DEQ, no EPA permit
“Zero” discharge option
Low maintenance requirements
Very forgiving with highly variable flows
Good reliability & longevity
“Cons”: Requires one major pumping station
Large land area requirements (50 acres)
Groundwater monitoring wells required
Buffer areas required (300’ from dwellings)
(500’ from private wells)
Estimated cost: $3.6 million
Larry Comer was asked how we are going to
convince people the force main would be a good
thing? Larry Comer said we probably won’t be
dealing with households but businesses. Terry
Johnson said if the City of Moyie Springs
expands the sewer to residences, the cost will
be higher.
John Tindall said because of the costs, we need
to decide if we just want to fix our system.
They haven’t figured the costs of keeping our
system. Ken English said we get our water from
wells and this will be downstream of the wells.
John Tindall said that will be looked at.
Discussed the water leak at the Bob Hovish
residence. The leak has finally be repaired – it
was under the foundation of the house.
Discussed the canvassed election results from
the November 8, 2011, election. A motion was
made by Chad Farrens and seconded by Steve
Economu to accept the canvassed election
results: Terry A. Johnson – 54 votes; Bart Klaus
– 53 votes; Douglas Reoch – 34 votes; Rosanne
Smith – 19 votes. Motion carried.
Discussed the sign for the City Hall. Mayor
Evans talked to Bob Blanford, Idaho Forest
Group, about a saw blade, but he didn’t remember
what size we need. Terry Johnson said 52”. There
are 2 – 60’ saw blades at Chilco. We will
discuss this again at the January 4, 2012
meeting.
Discussed the Council absences ordinance. Dan
Featherston brought a draft ordinance for the
council to go over for the January meeting.
Discussed the deed for the mill property that
joins the former Estaline Reader property, that
the City now owns. This will be discussed at the
January 4, 2012 meeting.
Dan Featherston said a new writ has been sent to
the Sheriff’s office on the Tate property.
Sandy told the council the City received a
refund from Blue Cross in the amount of $2834.02
for being overcharged for monthly premiums from
January 1, 2008 thru July 31, 2010.
Discussed Christmas bonuses. A motion was made
by Steve Economu and seconded by Terry Johnson
to match last years bonuses: Ken English -
$75.00; John Nelson - $300.00; Sandy Tompkins -
$300.00. Motion carried.
Discussed the Volunteer Fire Department. Ken
English reported: November 2 – LEPC meeting;
November 3 – Ambulance assist; November 4 –
Driving Class in Naples; November 5 – Driving
Test in Bonners Ferry; November 11 – Fire;
November 16 – Truck/Train accident; November 16
– Fire Chief’s meeting; November 18 – Hazardous
material class – Naples; November 20 – Ambulance
assist; November 21 – Fire Chief’s meeting –
Curley Creek. Ken said John Nelson has serviced
the main fire truck. Dean, at Carquest, can get
fire coats for $75.00 each and they meet all the
requirements. A motion was made by Chad Farrens
and seconded by Steve Economu authorizing Ken
English to purchase 9 coats @ $75.00 ea. Motion
carried.
Discussed the Water & Sewer systems. John Nelson
reported we pumped a high on November 17 of
137,300 gpd; a low on the 28th of 54,400 gpd; an
average of 112,513 gpd and a total of the month
of November of 3,395,400 gallons. John said they
fixed a leak at the mill and he’s fixing the
carburetor on the City of Bonners Ferry fire
truck. John said he hit the manhole in the
canyon and broke a piece off the plow – he has
fixed it.
Sandy told the council she is taking vacation
December 19 – 26. The council approved.
Discussed the KVRI meeting. Doug Evans reported
habitat for caribou was discussed and the study
is being done by the Federal Fish & Game.
Discussed the bills. A motion was made by Steve
Economu and seconded by Terry Johnson to pay the
bills. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Terry Johnson and seconded
by Steve Economu to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Attest: City Clerk |
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