Palouse City Council Meeting, July 26, 2011

DRAFT ONLY.  Without council review or approval.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

July 26, 2011

CALL TO ORDER:  Mayor Echanove called the Council Meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

ROLL CALL:  Council members present:  Tim Jones; Mike Milano; Connie Newman; Jeff Snook; Rick Wekenman.  Absent:  Cecil Floyd & Norm Schorzman.  Cecil is on a scheduled vacation and Norm is ill.  Councilmember Wekenman MOVED to excuse their absences.  Councilmember Snook seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  Also present: Public Works Superintendent Dwayne Griffin; Police Chief Jerry Neumann; Clerk-Treasurer Joyce Beeson; & Deputy Clerk Ann Thompson.  Public present: Sharon Tharp; Pete Hertz.    

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Under Open Forum, Shelley Goertzen was representing Little Sprouts Child Care, not Little People Parks Project; Under Water & Sewer report, Supt. Griffin was also in attendance of the WSP meeting; also, added “Right now we’re on track for completing our WSP within the proposed time line.”  Under Mayor’s Report, changed minutes to reflect the “Prospective Purchaser’s agreement is being considered by the DOE.”   Councilmember Milano MOVED to adopt the minutes as amended of the Special Council Meeting of July 12, 2011.  Councilmember Jones seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT- Supt. Griffin:    

Asphalt crack-sealing is done.  This year we had one pallet of material which is usually ample for the amount of work we have to do, but we ran out which shows our streets are aging.  We’re done crack-sealing for this year but will schedule two days of crack seal next year.  The county should be here August 8^th to 11^th to chip seal.  Griffin recommended to council that all gravel roads be oiled next year. 

POLICE REPORT-Chief Neumann: 

The Mohr Street home has an offer of sale pending.    

Still dealing with continual neighbor disputes that keep us busy. 

We plan to start working on lowering the ceiling in the police building when Officers Dentler and Merry get back from vacation. 

The police vehicle search is still ongoing.  Rather than settling for something, we may have to go after it next year when we have a little more money in the budget.   

JFB REPORT – Rick Wekenman:

Finances are normal.  3 fire calls in June, 8 YTD, which is below average.  The 2011 grant will be opening soon for applications.  We’re planning on applying for wild land firefighting equipment and truck intercom systems.  The JFB moved to allow Chief Bagott to apply for this grant.  JFB needs ratification from council to allow for that possible expenditure.  Councilmember Wekenman MOVED that Chief Bagott be allowed to apply for this “Assistance to Firefighters” grant when the time is right.  Councilmember Snook seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  EMS had 4 calls in June, 25 YTD.     

OPEN FORUM:

Sharon Tharp as a private citizen.  Thanking the PCC board and volunteers for all their work on getting the new community center construction to this point.  All the board members have done so much, all the nitty gritty stuff that has to be put together to make this happen.  Sharon requested for them to get public recognition at the groundbreaking August 4^th.  They started out with $40,000 and now have $400,000.  She asked council the City could do anything to help with the $20,000 shortfall in funding or any other kind of monetary support.  She asked if the city could sponsor grant applications.  Councilmember Newman MOVED to extend the allotted discussion time.  Councilmember Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  Representative Susan Fagan may attend the groundbreaking so that may help honor the event.  Mayor Echanove will make a proclamation to honor the PCC board and other volunteers.  As far as expenses, the PCC is a privately developed organization so financially helping could be a major conflict of interest with public funds.  The city cannot give money to a private organization.  Perhaps the PCC can go to the Chamber for help with the community promotion end of it. 

CLERK REPORT – Clerk Treasurer Beeson:  Second quarter Treasurer’s Report.  Joyce presented a written thorough budget narrative and Treasurer’s report.  She is not anticipating a budget amendment at this time.  Beginning with the July payroll she’ll be paying actual hours by fund for public works and deputy clerk.  At the next council meeting there will be a resolution ready for the interim stating we will be doing payroll as it’s actually spent with the exception of the clerk’s which is percentage based.  Other allocated expenses include things like fuel and shop time and communications.  It is much more difficult to determine allocation for these types of expenses.  All departments use fuel and shop time so the resolution will include an interim plan until we adopt a policy.  She has been working with AWC and MRSC to see what other small cities are doing.  It’s not cost-effective for a city our size to spend $.20 to track $1.00 to be split among 20 funds but a solution will be considered.

OLD BUSINESS:

Resolution 2011-05:  Adopt transportation improvement plan.  Mayor read aloud the resolution in its entirety.  Councilmember Milano MOVED, seconded by Snook to adopt Resolution 2011-05.  Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 2011-06:  Special Street Levy on ballot.  Mayor read aloud the resolution in its entirety.  A one-year excess property tax levy which will be used for street improvements and street oiling.  Proposes an estimated $0.837 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in 2011 for collection in 2012.  It has been at $40,000 for a few years now and council decided to keep it at that amount for now.  Councilmember Newman MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt Resolution 2011-06.  Motion carried unanimously.    

Resolution 2011-07:  Special Swim Pool Operation and Maintenance on ballot.  Mayor read aloud the resolution in its entirety.  A one-year excess property tax levy which will be used for operation and maintenance of the swimming pool.  Proposes an estimated $0.586 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in the year 2011 for collection in 2012.  This $28,000 levy covers about 50% of the annual pool budget.  Councilmember Milano MOVED to adopt Resolution 2011-07, seconded by Councilmember Snook.  The opening date is part of our overall budget discussion and we’ll be sure and educate the public on that.  Motion carried unanimously.         

Resolution 2011-08:  Voted Regular 6-year EMS Levy.  Mayor read aloud the resolution in its entirety.  Setting a voted regular levy which will be used to continue existing ambulance service to the City by the City of Pullman for EMS purposes.  Proposes an additional property tax levy in the amount of $.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for provision of emergency medical services.  Councilmember Snook MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Milano, to adopt Resolution 2011-08.  State law allows Fire, EMS, and schools to run 6-year levies.  Part of this money reimburses Pullman for ambulance transport.  Discussion ensued about why Palouse contracts for ambulance services rather than maintain an ambulance service themselves.  Motion carried unanimously.      

Ordinance No. 890:  Adopting property tax increase.  Mayor read aloud the ordinance in its entirety.  The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount for the previous year shall be $1,166 which is an increase of one percent, plus an increase of $1,500 which is an increase of approximately 1.3 percent from the previous year, due to banked capacity.  This is our state law, limiting our increase to 1% regardless of inflation.  This is a councilmatic levy; it doesn’t go to voters.  Councilmember Milano MOVED to adopt ordinance No. 890.  Councilmember Newman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.    

Ordinance No. 891:  Setting regular and special levy amounts.  Mayor read aloud the ordinance in its entirety.  As mentioned in the above resolutions, Special Street Levy is estimated at $40,000; Special Pool Levy is estimated at $28,000; Voted Regular EMS levy estimated at $24,335; General levy estimated at $119,686.  A grand total of $212,021.  Councilmember Milano MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 891, seconded by Councilmember Jones.  Motion carried unanimously. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS: 

Parks, Cemetery, & Buildings-Tim Jones. Chair:  Met with Palouse Conservation District staff to discuss the signage for the Riverwalk (former trailer park).  Community Clean-up at the Riverwalk is scheduled for Aug. 27^th. 

Water & Sewer-Connie Newman, Chair:  Taylor Engineering met with Supt. Griffin and had their official walk through of our water system.  

Finance, Property, & Equipment-Mike Milano, Chair:  Forecasting the beginning balances for next year.  There is a need for a backhoe and that fund is very low but there may be some USDA money to help purchase that.  Backhoe is a much-needed and much-used piece of equipment for Public Works.  Also talk of having a different shop for PW or making improvements to the existing one.  There are issues to having the city shop so near the well-head.       

MAYOR’S REPORT:    

Request from PCC to close Beach Street August 4^th from 5-7pm for the groundbreaking ceremony.  Staff will close it from the alley south to Main Street.

DOE wants to do some filming in Palouse on the Brownfield site. 

ALLOW PAYMENT OF BILLS:  Councilmember Snook MOVED that the bills against the city be allowed.  Councilmember Wekenman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURN:  Councilmember Snook MOVED to adjourn.  Councilmember Milano seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  The council meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM.

The following checks are approved for payment:

Claims Paid            Ck. No. 3311 – 3329                  $5,343.16

APPROVED: ________________________________   ATTEST: ________________________________

Rockford Council Minutes & Public Hearing, July 6, 2011

July 6 2011 Public Hearing and Council Minutes, Rockford, Wash.

Public Hearing – Rockford Water Service Rates/Fees

Mayor Micki Harnois brought the Public Hearing to order after the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Council members present were:  Clint Stevenson, Steve Meyer, and Stan Seehorn.  Public Works John Goyke, Deputy Clerk Brenda Gambrel and Clerk/Treasurer Darlene LaShaw were also present.  Council members Jim Oshanick and Thomas Smith were absent.

Jim Wilson of Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) was present to brief the audience of the reasons why the Town is currently looking at its water rates.  The increasing costs of operating and the aging infrastructure. He spoke of the committee who had met to work on the rates and regulations that will help control and/or alleviate ongoing issues, problems pertaining to the Town’s water system and service.

Jim also spoke of the base rate of $ 22.00 and the price per 1000 gallon - $ 1.50/residential, $2.50/commercial – the Town is proposing. He also reported the Town has a draft ordinance which states the rules and regulations of the water service.  A resolution will state all of the proposed fees.  The Town’s goal is to have the ordinance and fees approved and to be effective by August 1^st.

Public comment:

Travis Glidewell questioned a comment he had heard of the Town borrowing funds from another fund.  Darlene explained that the Water Reserve Fund has helped the Water Fund.  Travis also asked if documents from 2008 could be reviewed.  Darlene answered that yes they could. She also briefly read a list of the major expenditures that the Town has paid with its own funds from the water fund since 2006.  She reported that the Town had the Water Reserve fund for future/emergency projects however because of the recent projects the Town has not placed funds into the Reserve fund for a few years.

Alene Willmschen asked what the current balance of the Water Reserve Fund was.  Darlene answered that it is $ 13,400.

Larry Van Every spoke that the Town and its water fund was not really hurting but the citizens are hurting.  He spoke that he had hoped that the Town did a revenue projection.  He also asked what the Town has done to bring people to Rockford to increase the population. 

Bill Creed asked if the $ 1,500 connection fee was correct.  He had thought it was more.  Clint answered that it was correct.

Alene asked if the delinquent accounts will be collected. 

Ivan stated that he felt that the past dues should be read at each and every meeting.

Fred Abbey spoke of his renter had left an unpaid account and he feels he is not liable for that account.

Clint stated land lords are ultimately responsible for the accounts.

Stan Seehorn asked how the proposed rates are compared to the other neighboring towns.  Jim Wilson and Randy Noble both spoke that they feel that the proposed rates are still relatively low in the area.

Micki reminded people that this was one of two hearings the Town will hold.  Alene asked if people could review the draft ordinance.  Darlene reported that the draft could be reviewed at any time.

Darlene reported that the goal was to have the final draft of the ordinance and resolution to the Council for approval by the 20^th.

There were no more public comments.  The hearing was closed.

Council meeting

Mayor 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 checks # 11,014 - # 11,057 with the exception of # 11016 in the amount of $ 2,994.52 in the amount of $ 33,333.73.  Steve seconded the motion; motion carried.

               Payroll   # 11,014-11,023 -                             $   10,220.25

               Checks   # 11,024 – 11,057                                  23,113.48

               Total                                                                     $   33,333.73

Ivan questioned the check for the code enforcement.  He is not seeing things getting done.  Micki informed him he could get a copy of the invoice.

Minutes

The minutes of the June 15^th Council meeting were approved as submitted.

Micki reported that the web site is being worked on.  Minutes of past minutes will be placed on the site as well.

Projects

Randy Noble of TD&H was present to update the Council on the on going projects.

Well house - a pre construction meeting was held June 8^th.  Construction will begin as soon as permit is obtained from the County.

Reservoir- construction will begin approximately on July 18^th.  Stan made a motion to approve Change Order #1 for the booster station.  Clint seconded the motion; motion carried.

Lagoons – A meeting is scheduled for July 11^th at the Town Hall with the Town, DOE and TD&H regarding the bubbled liners at the lagoons.

TIB –Randy had met with John and Steve on the 27^th regarding the options for the TIB grant projects.  It was the consensus at that meeting to apply for a preservation project on the Missile Rd to the Weaver St railroad tracks. Randy explained that TIB had completed a pavement condition inventory on every street.  Missile is a red colored road. The TIB application is due August 31^st.

Micki will talk to the DOT regarding the Department referring trucks to take Missile/Weaver streets in order to by pass the rail road over pass.  Clint asked if the DOT doesn’t consider it could the Town place its own weight limit signs on the street.

Randy spoke with Gloria of TIB regarding the State chip sealing Hwy 278 next year. She agreed that both Center Street & Stringham Rd would be good candidates.

Public Comments

Vicki Bergstrom asked why there were people living in the Moyer trailer that does not have water?

Micki reported the Code Enforcer has gone to talk to the person for the second time, explaining a pressure test needs to be completed. 

Brenda briefly reported that she had sent a letter to the bankruptcy court regarding Moyer’s account. 

Alene asked if the Euteneier’s had paid their utility bill yet.  Brenda explained that, no, they had not.  They   had further explained they plan on coming back in August.

Micki stated that Terry Ottosen needed to be contacted regarding the Euteneier’s were living in the RV and that was in the County.

Pete Abbey complained about his garbage portion of his bills is not correct.  Micki stated she would talk to him later.

Public Works

John will call Big Sky for costs for jetting and to camera sewer lines. 

John has been weed eating outside the fence at the park.  He had understood that Steve Primmer’s weed eating is stated in the contract.

Stan asked if he had the man power to keep up with the demand.   John mentioned the budget will not allow additional help at this time.  Micki reported that the Town had received two applications for the position that Skyler Gambrel recently had.  She further stated he had left for a full time job with benefits.  At this time both Clint and Thomas will be able to help John with some tasks.

Stan further asked about sweeping the sand off of the Emma St hill.  John will continue to try to schedule a time to work on that.

P&Z

Micki reported that the Town received a letter of resignation from Bill Creed.  She thanked Bill for his time and service he had done while he was on the committee.  She further stated that the newsletter will be asking for applications to fill his position.

Alene asked who is on the committee.  Micki and Darlene informed her that Larry Van Every, Howard Brutschy, David Thompson, and Dan Braaton were all on the committee.

Travis Glidewell asked if the Council had ever considered mowing its own parks.  Micki answered that the Town has contracted in the past number of years.  A discussion took place on mowers. No decisions were made.

Old Business

Micki reported that Primeland is still waiting to hear back from St. Paul regarding the park agreement with the Town.

Micki further reported that Josh Grandinetti and Andy Coumont are implementing additional data and updating the Town’s website.

The City of Spokane is making arrangements on removing the chip pile left out by the Town’s shop.

Stan nominated Steve Meyer for Mayor Pro-tem for a six month term.  Clint seconded the nomination. A voice vote was taken, passed unanimously .  He will be placed on all signature cards at the banks.

Stan asked about the insurance.  Darlene reported that in August health insurance options information will be given to the Council to review.  The current plan ends at the end of December.  Stan inquired about the liability insurance as well.  Darlene stated that the Town would have to give a year’s notice on the liability insurance.  She will get that confirmed.

New Business

Steve made a motion to approve Resolution 11-01R, Rockford’s Six Year Transportation Plan.  Stan seconded the motion; motion carried.

Darlene reported that Rockford Fire Chief had asked if the Council would consider placing a fire levy on the ballot in November would they want to increase it from $ 10,000 to $ 15,000.  Stan would like to know what it would be per $ 1,000.  More will be discussed at the next meeting.

Micki briefly read a flyer from SNAP who is looking for individuals that qualify for heating assistance for their homes this winter. 

Meeting adjourned.

_____________________________                                      ___________________________________

Darlene LaShaw, Clerk                                                                 Micki Harnois, Mayor

Palouse City Council Agenda July 26, 2011

CITY OF PALOUSE

Palouse City Hall – 120 E Main Street

AGENDA

Regular Council Meeting

July 26, 2011

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Regular Council Meeting of July 12, 2011.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: 

POLICE REPORT: 

JFB REPORT: 

CLERK REPORT:  2Q Treasurer’s Report

OLD BUSINESS:

Resolution 2011-05:  Adopt transportation improvement plan

Resolution 2011-06:  Special Street Levy on ballot

Resolution 2011-07:  Special Swim Pool Operation and Maintenance on ballot

Resolution 2011-08:  Voted regular 6-year EMS Levy

Ordinance No. 890:  Adopting property tax increase

Ordinance No. 891:  Setting regular and special levy amounts

NEW BUSINESS:

COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS:

Parks, Cemetery & Buildings

• Water & Sewer  
• Policy & Administration
• Police Fire & Safety
• Streets & Sidewalks
• Finance, Property & Equipment
• Personnel & Pool 

OPEN FORUM:

MAYOR’S REPORT:

ALLOW PAYMENT OF BILLS:

ADJOURN:

The Palouse City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Persons requiring special accommodations should, before 5:00 PM the Monday preceding the Council Meeting, contact the City Clerk at 120 E. Main Street, PO Box 248, Palouse, WA  99161, or 878-1811 or cityclerk@palouse.com.

Rockford Council Holding Pubic Hearing on Water Rate Fee July 20, 2011

The last of two public hearings on water rate-fee will be conducted by the Town Council, July 20, 2011, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 20 West Emma St., Rockford, Wash. The first public hearing was held July 6, 2011.

Call (509) 291-4716 or contact Mayor Micki Harnois, mayor@rockfordwa.com, for information.

Palouse, Wash., Council Minutes July 12, 2011

DRAFT ONLY.  Without council review or approval.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

July 12, 2011

Public Hearing for 2012-2018 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan

Followed by

Public Hearing for 2012 revenue sources

Followed by

Regular Council Meeting

CALL TO ORDER:  Mayor Echanove called the Council Meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

ROLL CALL:  Council members present:  Cecil Floyd; Tim Jones; Mike Milano; Connie Newman; Norm Schorzman; Jeff Snook; Rick Wekenman.  Also present:  Public Works Superintendent Dwayne Griffin; Police Chief Jerry Neumann; Clerk-Treasurer Joyce Beeson; & Deputy Clerk Ann Thompson.  Public present:  Pete Hertz; Dean Huber; Shelley Goertzen.   

Open Public Hearing for 2012-2018 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan at 7:03 pm.  The STIP is a priority list of our street projects for the next six years, required by the state.  Sometimes we’ll change the order based on different factors such as funding and availability.  Projects include:  Total reconstruction of G Street from Church to Alder; Mohr Street sidewalk replacement from I to H; Overlay F Street from Church to Cannon; Reconstruction of West Whitman from Bridge to Mill; Build up and pave West Whitman & Fir Street from Mill to Illinois; Reconstruct Wall Street from Bluff to Park & overlay Culton/Park; overlay South Sumner Street from Union to Palouse Cove Road.  Mohr Street was the only addition to the plan. With no public comment, closed hearing at 7:06 pm. 

Open Public Hearing for 2012 Revenue Sources at 7:06 pm:  Discussed the proposed levies for 2012:  The 2011 General Levy is $116,628.  The maximum increase of 1% comes to $1,166, + $392 new construction credit and $1,500 banked capacity, making the 2012 proposed general levy approx. $119,686.  The proposed 2012 EMS 6 year levy on ballot is $24,276.  No change to the 2012 Special Street Levy of $40,000 or the 2012 Special Pool Maintenance and Operation Levy of $28,000.  The $40,000 street levy falls seriously short of our goals but based on taxpayer tolerance, seems to be the amount to sustain.  With no public comment, closed hearing at 7:13 pm.

Councilmember Milano MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Wekenman, to authorize the 1% increase for the 2012 general levy; take the full amount of banked capacity available; special street levy at $40,000 with no changes; special M & O Pool levy at $28,000 with no changes; and include EMS levy for .50 per thousand at approx. $24,276.  Motion carried unanimously.  

OPEN FORUM:  Shelley Goertzen, on behalf of the Little People’s Park Project, requested permission to block off a portion of Beach Street during Palouse Days for a children’s carnival to raise money for the daycare.  They will bring in 3 or 4 large inflatables, face painting, cake walk, etc.  The will need from the corner of Beach & Main, north ½ a block to the alley.  Supt. Griffin is fine with it.  Insurance is provided by the Chamber of Commerce’s liability umbrella.  Councilmember Snook MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Schorzman, to allow the LPPP to use the requested street, pending Fire Chief Bagott’s approval.  Motion carried unanimously.      

Regular Council Meeting

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Councilmember Schorzman MOVED to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 28, 2011.  Councilmember Newman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:  The gravel roads have been oiled; very satisfied with the product and final results. With the high costs, we just can’t afford to do every road in town every year.  Traffic flow and road conditions are a few of the factors when choosing which roads get oiled and when. 

Due to the high usage of our park, PW would like to purchase some additional trash cans.  Perhaps some picnic tables too.   Marc Arrasmith wants the garbage cans a priority over the sprinklers this year as he hasn’t had time to install the sprinklers already purchased.  Public Works volunteer the hours it takes for them to empty garbage cans during weekend hours.  Discussion ensued about how to possibly compensate them.  Supt. Griffin thinks things are working just fine the way they are.    

POLICE REPORT:  Submitted the June police log.  The search for the patrol vehicle continues.  The PD had to purchase a new telephone which allows for communication during power outage.  The illegal burning of the mammoth is under investigation.     

BI REPORT:  Dan Gladwill reported new construction has been slow in the city and county both; it’s a sign of the economy.  Dan has been busy with the Palouse Community Center.  The Planning commission will be needing Dan’s input on their revision of PMC chapter 17-zoning.

Chamber business:  Palouse Days planning still underway.  Chamber has been working on a tourist brochure to generate interest in Palouse.  Bo Ossinger is working on LiveInPalouse.com to target people interested in possibly moving to our city. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS: 
Parks, Cemetery, & Buildings-Tim Jones. Chair:  Meeting next Tuesday with PCD regarding the new signs at the former trailer park.  The word “reclamation” will most likely be used in the signage. 

Plans of getting Wi-Fi at the RV Park are moving forward.         

Personnel & Pool-Jeff Snook, Chair:  Pool manager leaves for college on July 23^rd.  Deputy Clerk Thompson will pick up for her as administrative manager to get us through the end of the season. 

Water & Sewer-Connie Newman, Chair:  The Mayor signed the Taylor Engineering WSP contract as authorized by council.  Taylor Engineering made the changes to the WSP that Atty. Bishop recommended. DOH, Taylor Engineering, Doug Willcox, and councilmembers Newman and Milano met to review in detail the WSP for the preplanning meeting (required by the DOH before moving forward).  DOH approved the plan.  The next step is Taylor Engineering will meet with Supt. Griffin to do a water system facility walk through.  Right now we’re on track for completing our WSP.    

MAYOR’S REPORT:    
On the Brownfields front, the Prospective Purchaser’s agreement came back from DOE.  It’s not a consent decree but it lays things out about liability.  That’s the big focus on all of this; how to acquire the property with minimum liability.  Mayor is going to now sign the agreement with MFA as authorized by council.  Dean Huber voiced his concern that there has been no Brownfields Citizen Advisory meeting called in quite some time.

ALLOW PAYMENT OF BILLS:  Councilmember Snook MOVED that the bills against the city be allowed.  Councilmember Schorzman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURN:  Councilmember Schorzman MOVED to adjourn.  Councilmember Wekenman seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.  The council meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM.

The following checks are approved for payment:
Claims Paid            Ck. Nos. 3279-3310 & EFT            $32,342.53
Payroll Paid            Ck. Nos. 3249-3278 & EFT            $45,253.62
VOIDED             Ck. No. 3276

APPROVED: ________________________________   ATTEST: ________________________________

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City of Palouse Council Plans Two Public Hearings at Special Meeting July 12, 2011

CITY OF PALOUSE

Special Council Meeting

July 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Palouse City Hall – 120 E Main Street

Public Hearing for 2012-2018 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan

followed by

Public Hearing for 2012 revenue sources at 7:15 PM

followed by

Regular Council Meeting

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC HEARING:  Public Hearing for 2012-2018 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan

Close Public Hearing and Open next Public Hearing:

PUBLIC HEARING:  Public Hearing for 2012 revenue sources

Close Public Hearing and Open Regular Council Meeting

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Regular Council Meeting of June 28, 2011.

         

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: 

POLICE REPORT: 

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS: 

COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS:

• Parks, Cemetery & Buildings                           Water & Sewer
• Policy & Administration                                      Police Fire & Safety
• Streets & Sidewalks                                  Finance, Property & Equipment
• Personnel & Pool 

MAYOR’S REPORT:

OPEN FORUM:

ALLOW PAYMENT OF BILLS:

ADJOURN:

The Palouse City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the City Clerk before 5:00 PM the Monday preceding the Council Meeting at 120 E. Main Street, PO Box 248, Palouse, WA  99161, 878-1811 or cityclerk@palouse.com.

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