Public Hearing – Six Year Transportation Plan
Mayor Micki Harnois brought the Public Hearing to order after the invocation was given by Pastor David Lura of the united Methodist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council members present were: Clint Stevenson, Steve Meyer, Jim Oshanick and Thomas Smith. Public Works John Goyke and Clerk/Treasurer Darlene LaShaw were also present. Council member Stan Seehorn was absent.
Micki briefly read through the list of 2010’s Six Year Transportation Plan. She then asked if there was any public comment.
Darlene asked John if TIB is offering the chip seal program again this year. John answered that the program was being offered again.
Jim and Steve both talked of B Street needing work done on it.
Darlene mentioned a citizen recently asked if the Town had plans on placing sidewalks on the north side of Emma Street, west of the Rock Creek Bridge. John reported that it would not be eligible due to the sidewalks on the South side of the street.
Jim felt that the priority on the projects should be amended. His thoughts on the priorities were: 1. Weaver/Missile base; 2. B Street; 3. Center Street; 4. South 1st St.; 5. N. 1st Rehabilitation
There were no further public comments. The hearing was closed.
Council meeting
Micki brought the meeting to order. The Council members and staff that were present for the hearing were also in attendance for the meeting.
Checks
Clint made a motion to approve and disperse checks # 11,000-11,013 in the amount of $ 14,490.34. Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried. All checks written were claims.
Minutes
Jim made a motion to approve the minutes as amended per Alene Willmschen. Clint seconded the motion; motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Darlene reported the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May, 2011 - $ 345,823.91 – all in funds.
Public Comments
Vivian reported that approximately $ 4,000 of income was brought into the community from the weekend of the Community wide yard sales.
Ivan had several comments/questions to ask.
Has the Town learned anymore on the pile of debris left after Chipping Day? Darlene reported that she had left messages for the person at Solid Waste. Darlene is still waiting for a reply.
Has the Town sent a letter to the Martin’s regarding their boat trailers? Micki informed him that a draft had been approved and will be printed on letter head. It will be sent out on Friday.
Ivan asked if a lien had been placed on the Euteneier’s place. Darlene reported that a lien had not been placed.
Ivan reported that years ago residents on Frisbie Way were billed for a portion of the electricity to help pay for the booster station. It has been years since people have paid for the electricity. He would like to know when and why it had stopped.
Ivan further stated that any and all past due accounts should be reported to the Council.
Darlene had to explain further on Euteneier’s account that $ 516.00 on the account is not past due. There had been a leak in their system during the winter and the meters had not been read for eight months.
Steve Meyer had asked if a call had been placed to the bankruptcy court on Moyer’s account. Darlene reported she did not know for sure if Brenda had called yet. Micki assured them that one would call.
Mayor’s Comments
Micki reported that the movies in the park would start on Thursday.
Saturday there would be the Fireman’s Appreciation Day in the park. A dog that helps investigates fires would be there.
Prior to the movies a Yoga class will be held in the park at 6:00 pm.
Micki will be attending the AWC conference in Spokane the following week.
Three Council positions will be at the term end this fall. All three current council members filed. Two are running unopposed. Clint and Steve Christman are running against one another.
Public Works
John stated he needed a direction from the Council on the water leak by the post office. Clint reported to push a 2” line would cost $ 18,829. To push a 6” line would cost $ 21,643.
John had called three contractors and Mt. Crest had been the only one who had submitted a bid.
Clint made a motion to proceed with the project with Mt Crest. Thomas seconded the motion, Jim opposed; motion carried.
John read TD&H’s project updates.
Chlorination buildings A pre-construction meeting for the chlorination buildings had been held July 5th.
Reservoir – Construction will start mid July.
Lagoon – A meeting is still trying to be scheduled with the DOE, TD&H and the Town regarding the bubbles in the lagoon.
P&Z
The Planning Commission reviewed the building permit application for the two chlorination buildings. There were not any set backs written in the application. Well #4 sits in the middle of the street intersection. The Council had previously approved the project.
Old Business
Micki had talked to Tom Herres of Primeland and explained to him that the Town’s insurance will not add anyone as an additional insured to its policy. Tom will talk to the headquarters of the company in Minnesota.
A meeting is set for Friday, June 17th with the Webmasters regarding the Town’s website.
Micki thanked Steve, Thomas, John, Brenda and Darlene for being on the Water Fund committee. John briefly reported the rates and fees that the water fund committee had drafted up for the Town’s water services. The Council agreed with the draft plan. Two public hearings will be held in July. The committee plans to have an ordinance to the Council at the second meeting in July. If approved, the adopted ordinance will take place August 1st.
The swim program was table for further information.
John reported Randy Noble plans on coming to look over the Town’s streets/sidewalks to establish what would be a good TIB project. If it will not cost the Town, Steve and Thomas will plan to go along with Randy.
Steve asked if the Town still plans to ditch the area between B and D Streets. He noted the grass has now grown in the ditch.
Jim asked if the Town should be thinking of oiling the roads. Micki mentioned she thought the Town was going to save some money for an asphalt project. Darlene noted that the Town was going to have to pay for the street portion of the line replacement by the Post Office.
Clint reported that the road crew working on the State Highway # 27 project is using the Portable toilet at the CHS Park, rented for the Little League games. Micki will contact representative of the DOT.
Meeting adjourned.
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Darlene LaShaw, Clerk Micki Harnois, Mayor
Mayor Micki Harnois brought the Public Hearing to order after the invocation was given by Pastor David Lura of the united Methodist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council members present were: Clint Stevenson, Steve Meyer, Jim Oshanick and Thomas Smith. Public Works John Goyke and Clerk/Treasurer Darlene LaShaw were also present. Council member Stan Seehorn was absent.
Micki briefly read through the list of 2010’s Six Year Transportation Plan. She then asked if there was any public comment.
Darlene asked John if TIB is offering the chip seal program again this year. John answered that the program was being offered again.
Jim and Steve both talked of B Street needing work done on it.
Darlene mentioned a citizen recently asked if the Town had plans on placing sidewalks on the north side of Emma Street, west of the Rock Creek Bridge. John reported that it would not be eligible due to the sidewalks on the South side of the street.
Jim felt that the priority on the projects should be amended. His thoughts on the priorities were: 1. Weaver/Missile base; 2. B Street; 3. Center Street; 4. South 1st St.; 5. N. 1st Rehabilitation
There were no further public comments. The hearing was closed.
Council meeting
Micki brought the meeting to order. The Council members and staff that were present for the hearing were also in attendance for the meeting.
Checks
Clint made a motion to approve and disperse checks # 11,000-11,013 in the amount of $ 14,490.34. Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried. All checks written were claims.
Minutes
Jim made a motion to approve the minutes as amended per Alene Willmschen. Clint seconded the motion; motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Darlene reported the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May, 2011 - $ 345,823.91 – all in funds.
Public Comments
Vivian reported that approximately $ 4,000 of income was brought into the community from the weekend of the Community wide yard sales.
Ivan had several comments/questions to ask.
Has the Town learned anymore on the pile of debris left after Chipping Day? Darlene reported that she had left messages for the person at Solid Waste. Darlene is still waiting for a reply.
Has the Town sent a letter to the Martin’s regarding their boat trailers? Micki informed him that a draft had been approved and will be printed on letter head. It will be sent out on Friday.
Ivan asked if a lien had been placed on the Euteneier’s place. Darlene reported that a lien had not been placed.
Ivan reported that years ago residents on Frisbie Way were billed for a portion of the electricity to help pay for the booster station. It has been years since people have paid for the electricity. He would like to know when and why it had stopped.
Ivan further stated that any and all past due accounts should be reported to the Council.
Darlene had to explain further on Euteneier’s account that $ 516.00 on the account is not past due. There had been a leak in their system during the winter and the meters had not been read for eight months.
Steve Meyer had asked if a call had been placed to the bankruptcy court on Moyer’s account. Darlene reported she did not know for sure if Brenda had called yet. Micki assured them that one would call.
Mayor’s Comments
Micki reported that the movies in the park would start on Thursday.
Saturday there would be the Fireman’s Appreciation Day in the park. A dog that helps investigates fires would be there.
Prior to the movies a Yoga class will be held in the park at 6:00 pm.
Micki will be attending the AWC conference in Spokane the following week.
Three Council positions will be at the term end this fall. All three current council members filed. Two are running unopposed. Clint and Steve Christman are running against one another.
Public Works
John stated he needed a direction from the Council on the water leak by the post office. Clint reported to push a 2” line would cost $ 18,829. To push a 6” line would cost $ 21,643.
John had called three contractors and Mt. Crest had been the only one who had submitted a bid.
Clint made a motion to proceed with the project with Mt Crest. Thomas seconded the motion, Jim opposed; motion carried.
John read TD&H’s project updates.
Chlorination buildings A pre-construction meeting for the chlorination buildings had been held July 5th.
Reservoir – Construction will start mid July.
Lagoon – A meeting is still trying to be scheduled with the DOE, TD&H and the Town regarding the bubbles in the lagoon.
P&Z
The Planning Commission reviewed the building permit application for the two chlorination buildings. There were not any set backs written in the application. Well #4 sits in the middle of the street intersection. The Council had previously approved the project.
Old Business
Micki had talked to Tom Herres of Primeland and explained to him that the Town’s insurance will not add anyone as an additional insured to its policy. Tom will talk to the headquarters of the company in Minnesota.
A meeting is set for Friday, June 17th with the Webmasters regarding the Town’s website.
Micki thanked Steve, Thomas, John, Brenda and Darlene for being on the Water Fund committee. John briefly reported the rates and fees that the water fund committee had drafted up for the Town’s water services. The Council agreed with the draft plan. Two public hearings will be held in July. The committee plans to have an ordinance to the Council at the second meeting in July. If approved, the adopted ordinance will take place August 1st.
The swim program was table for further information.
John reported Randy Noble plans on coming to look over the Town’s streets/sidewalks to establish what would be a good TIB project. If it will not cost the Town, Steve and Thomas will plan to go along with Randy.
Steve asked if the Town still plans to ditch the area between B and D Streets. He noted the grass has now grown in the ditch.
Jim asked if the Town should be thinking of oiling the roads. Micki mentioned she thought the Town was going to save some money for an asphalt project. Darlene noted that the Town was going to have to pay for the street portion of the line replacement by the Post Office.
Clint reported that the road crew working on the State Highway # 27 project is using the Portable toilet at the CHS Park, rented for the Little League games. Micki will contact representative of the DOT.
Meeting adjourned.
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Darlene LaShaw, Clerk Micki Harnois, Mayor
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