Mayor Micki Harnois brought the meeting to order after the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council members present were: Clint Stevenson, Steve Meyer, Jim Oshanick, and Stan Seehorn. Public Works Operator John Goyke and Clerk/Treasurer Darlene LaShaw were also present. Thomas Smith was absent due to illness.
Minutes of the May 4th Council meeting were approved as submitted.
RCAC
Jim Wilson of Rural Community Assistance Corporation was present to further work toward finding a direction for the Council regarding the Town’s water fund. A committee consisting of Council members Steve Meyer, Thomas Smith, and staff – John, Darlene and Brenda will work together to arrive at various options for the Council to choose. The group will also work on an ordinance consisting of various regulations. A Public Hearing will be held before any decisions are made.
Gary Wagner asked of the Town’s current accounts receivable. Micki explained from April the Town has brought the past dues from approximately $ 14,000 down to $ 5,000. Approximately $ 2,500 is in bankruptcy, two accounts are going to collections, one will have a lien placed and four accounts have had their meters turned off.
John explained that the Town pumped less water this past year due to part less usage and more efficiency.
Public Comment
Stan asked why the pile of tree debris was still out by the fence. John reported that the chipping company during the recent Chipping Day packed up early, at approximately 2:30 and left, leaving a large pile. John was told the Town could keep the pile until the fall chipping day. Micki will talk to City of Spokane regarding the matter. John will try to use a large truck and take the debris to Whitman County.
Treasurer’s Report
Darlene reported April 2011 Treasurer’s Report of - $ 323,641.33 – all in funds.
Mayor’s Comments
Micki reported the fair recently had the Royalty pageant. This year’s court is: Queen – Taylor Franz and Princesses Emily Sainsbury and Mikayla Cornwall.
Public Works
John reported that the decision the Council made at the last meeting regarding the well house projects will have to be revisited. Randy Noble of TD&H had received information from Pat Stretch of CDBG that the option that Randy had recently proposed for the Town was not possible.
Stan made a motion to amend the motion made at the May 4th Council meeting to read "the Town will go forward with the Well House addition projects funded by CDBG and then take the 2011 CDBG funds and apply them towards the overrun costs of the well house additions and then return the remainder of the 2011 CDBG funds to CDBG for redistribution in Spokane County. The roof repair project on the SW reservoir will be completed at a later date." Steve seconded the motion; motion carried.
John also reported that pond three had two barrels in the bottom of the pond and the liner has a bubble. John will contact Cynthia Wall of the DOE.
Steve spoke of the idea if it was possible to place a check valve in the liner. The valve would let the water go up out of the valve from underneath the liner but it would not let water from inside the liner go down under the liner.
Micki reported that the Town received color choices for the reservoir. A few colors will be picked and she will talk to people in the neighboring houses.
Code Enforcement
Terry Liberty was present to update the Council with various cases she has been working with.
Frednecks. Single wide trailer is now removed; however the frame is still there. She will continue working with the owner to have it removed.
104 N 1st – she has sent a notice to have garbage removed by June 3rd.
309 S. 1st - yellow house – debris to be cleaned up. Micki reported that Leanne Pierce is no longer in charge of the house. Another relative has spoke of removing the house.
321 N. 1st – Leanne would like to know the time frame she has. There is someone who will remove the cars. Stan Seehorn has offered to take away some cars if the proper paper work and/or the Sheriff can sign off on the cars.
Steve knows someone who can remove the scrap metal. Terry will give Leanne the contact information.
Terry will return in two weeks with information on Leanne’s plans.
308 E. Lake – Terry had left a Volunteering Compliance agreement with Paul Benton earlier in the year to remove several cars. To date Paul has not signed it but Terry reported that he is thinking about signing it. She will be talking to Paul in two weeks. Terry asked what the Council wanted to do if no action is taken. Does the Council want to go ahead with enforcement process?
Terry will talk again with Paul, informing him of the potential funds he could receive if he had a number of items hauled in for recycle.
Terry did note that some of his cars could be considered "classic" cars. If so, they will be more difficult to remove.
534 S. Third – Cathy Moyer told Terry that she is planning on fixing up the trailer. Some action needs to happen.
205 E B Street – Terry has sent a certified letter with a return receipt to Eric Larson and has not received any reply. She will continue trying.
Micki updated the Council on the water billing regarding the trailer park. A representative from BIAS met with Carmen and the Town. The total of credit due to the account is $ 2,709.50. Late fees are not included with this total. According to the owner there are a total of $ 700.00 late fees from the last three years and $ 280.00 from the third year. The owner of the trailer park had brought information from the auditor’s office stating that in a case of overcharging an account the customer is entitled to the amount overcharged plus interest.
Jim made a motion to refund the trailer park’s overcharged account in a total of $ 3,339.50. The totals arriving from the overpayment of $ 2,709.50, $ 350.00, half of the late fees and the $ 280.00 from the third year. Half will be reimbursed with a check and the other half will be credited to the account. Stan seconded the motion. Clint and Steve abstained. Motion carried.
Micki reported that Saturday, May 21st, there will be a park clean up from 10:00 to 2:00.
Cat asked the status of the Primeland park agreement. Micki reported she had not talked to Tom Herres of Primeland. John mentioned that Little League has started its practices.
Executive SessionWith not further business the regular meeting was closed and went into Executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee. The meeting should reconvene approximately at 9:15.
At the closing of Executive Session at 9:10, the Council back in regular session, Stan made a motion to give John an increase of his wage - $ .50 per hour. Steve seconded the motion; motion unanimously carried.
This increase will start June 1st.
Meeting adjourned.
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Darlene LaShaw, Clerk Micki Harnois, Mayor
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