Permits Required by the City of Palouse, Washington

 
The City of Palouse requires permits for the following situations:

Building Permits
Re-roof
Siding
New construction
Remodels/additions
Foundations
Fences 6’ and taller
Decks
Storage/tool sheds over 120 square feet
Retaining walls over 4’ measured from bottom of footing to the top of the wall
Windows
& more

Mechanical Permits:
The installation or relocation of furnaces, burners, ducts, vents, heaters.
The repair, alteration, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, etc.,
& more

Plumbing Permits:
Sprinkler systems
Water heater and/or vents
Backflow prevention devices
& more

Permits are available at City Hall, 120 E. Main Palouse Washington, and normally only take a few minutes. Protect your home, family, and investment by contacting City Hall for more information before you begin your project(s). 509-878-1811.

Electrical Permits are required by and obtained through the county (509)397-6206.
 

Fairfield August 20, 2013 Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town of Fairfield • 218 East Main/PO Box 334 • Fairfield, WA 99012 • Telephone: (509)283-2414 • Fax: (888)595-5579
townoffairfield@cougarwireless.net

Mayor Ed Huber & Council Members Harry Gibbons Mary Branon George Davidson Valerie Spurrell Brian Kauffman

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 20, 2013

7:00 P.M.

7:00 Call to Order
Approval of the Minutes from August 6, 2013 regular council meeting.

Re-approve claims from August 6, 2013
Approval of Claims for August 20, 2013

Guests
SCOPE and Sheriff
John Thomas
• Septic versus sewer installation
Pete Moroz
• North by Northwest film company
Century West Engineering

OLD BUSINESS
Utility tax accounting
• Revised accounting
CDBG eligibility for future funding

NEW BUSINESS
Spokane County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee appointment

Special Occasion License
• Liberty Community Education Foundation special occasion license approval

Past Due Accounts
• Past Due Accounts from billing cycle ending 6-28-13

Public Works Report

Other

Complaints/Compliments
• 309 W Lake

Adjourn

Questions concerning items appearing on this Agenda or requests for accommodations of special needs to participate in the meeting should be addressed to the Town Clerk, 218 E Main Street, Fairfield, WA 99012 or call (509)283-2414.

Fairfield Regular August 6, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2013
7:00 P.M.

NOTE TO PERSONS REVIEWING THIS DOCUMENT: THIS IS NOT A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT. WHILE AN ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO DOCUMENT PERTINENT POINTS, THESE MINUTES CONTAIN ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION AND VOTING.

Mayor Ed Huber called the regular council meeting to order on August 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor and Town Council members present: Ed Huber, Mary Branon, Harry Gibbons, Brian Kauffman, and George
Davidson. Valerie Spurrell was absent.

Others present: KJ Hanley of Century West, Maxine Vail, Tom Smith, Derek Knecht and Jeannie Jesseph.

Approval of Minutes

ACTION

Harry Gibbons motioned to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2013 regular council meeting as presented; seconded by Mary Branon. The motion carried.

Approval of the Claims

ACTION

Brian Kauffman made a motion to approve EFT payroll checks E155-E156 and E17167 totaling $2045.03 and check numbers
17160, 17162-17166,17168 -17183 totaling $100,442.01; as presented. Mary Branon seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Claims:          $98,026.01

Payroll:               4,461.03

Total Claims: $102,487.04

Check Register signed by: Mary Branon, George Davidson and Brian Kauffman.

Guest

Tom Smith

Tom Smith shared his concerns about the 25 mph speed limit in the Town of Fairfield. He presented council with information supporting his reasoning why he thinks 25 mph is too fast for some of the streets in Fairfield. He proposes that the Town lower the speed limit within the town limits to 15 mph (with the possible exceptions of Prairie View, Main, and Railroad leading to Truax and obviously, Hwy 27). Mayor Ed Huber requested Town employees to check into the legality of lowering the speed limit and gather more information on this topic.

Generator Bids

This issue will be revisited at the next council meeting on August 20, 2013 when more bids have been submitted.

Public Hearing for the design of Railroad to McNeil Street Project

Mayor Ed Huber opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.

KJ Hanley from Century West Engineering presented the initial design for the Main Street Project from Railroad to McNeil
Street. He hung a set of large drawings and talked about the various areas included in the project. At this time the drawings are considered to be 50% laid out.

Some of the assumptions the engineers used when putting together the design are:

• The improvements are designed to try and dispose of a 10-year storm event.
• Swale of some kind would be helpful to provide for overflow and disposal of runoff from 10-year storm event.
• Johnson to Railroad is not feasible to use drywells to accommodate the entire 10-year storm event.
• Planning to remove the second sidewalk at the library entrance.

Comment: The drawings are currently only 50% completed. Now is the time to talk about what we want.

Question: Is the sidewalk on the north side going to be redone?

Answer: As we get further along in the project this can be considered and possibly added later.

Question: Will the cement work in front of the Community Center be affected?

Answer: The current cement work does not meet the ADA requirements and will need to be changed.

Question: Will the islands still be in grass?

Answer: The entrance to the west will be taken out and redone. The asphalt parking will be torn up and redone to meet ADA requirements. A small area could potentially be saved, but this would leave seams that could potentially cause problems later. Also the area would look patched up.

Comment from Mayor Ed Huber: The council is concerned that work recently completed by another engineering company will have to be torn up and redone because it is not currently ADA compliant. The council is concerned about the use of tax payer money. Thank you for doing your work so thoroughly.

Answer: Thank you. Please let me know any concerns you have with the project.

Question: Will the costs for the light poles be the same as the other poles?

Answer: That has not been reviewed at this time.

Question: How much parking does the Town want to maintain between Johnson and McNeil? Is the Town open to the idea of using swales east of Johnson? What about swales on the north side of Main Street between Johnson and McNeil?

 

Potentially in the next 10-20 years there will be tighter requirements for handling storm water run-off. If that happens the
Town could be forced to install the swales at that time.

Answer: The council was open to the use of swales, but would like input from the affected homeowners before making any decisions. Either Cheryl Loeffler or Jeannie Jesseph was directed to send letters to the affected homeowners to invite them to a small meeting or to the next council meeting on August 20, 2013 to discuss the matter.

Question: Will we lose parking in front of the library?

Answer: No. The engineer proposes installing a bulb to define the parking area. They want to take out the second concrete strip to make the parking spaces deeper to accommodate large vehicles.

Question: Will we lose the bike rack?

Answer: No.

Question: What are the options if we don’t put in a lower swale?

Answer: If we don’t install a lower swale the best option would be drywells and an overflow into the existing storm drainage system.

Question: Could a swale be wrapped around a corner?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Could a swale be put in at the Community Center?

Answer: Potentially, the engineer will look into the possibility of this location for a swale.

Question: How much more maintenance would be added to Town employees to keep the swales up?

Answer: Drywells with catch basins should not need maintenance for 10+ years, with the exception of cleaning debris out of the structures. Landscaping depends on what Town wants as far as mowing.

Question: Will there be a sidewalk along the north side?

Answer: No, the edge will be gravel to catch the runoff and be the lower grade.

 

Question: How will the approach to affected driveways be handled?

Answer: The area will be re-graded and will transition out nicely.

Question: Can we pave the approaches to the driveways?

Answer: The driveways could be paved if that is what the Town and residents wanted.

Question: How will the hydrant be affected?

Answer: The engineer will coordinate with the Town to make plans to relocate or replace any necessary hydrants.

Question: Does this give us an opportunity to work on the sewer lines at the same time?

Answer: KJ Hanley and Derek Knecht will review the lines and meters. The Town is interested in replacing meters.

Question: Does the Town like shallow grass swales?

Answer: That sounds nice, but we would like to talk with affected homeowners before making any decisions.

Question: Should the area east of the Library be reinforced for a driveway and widened for a swale?

Answer: It should be widened a small amount.

Question: Do we want to keep both ADA ramps going into the street?

Answer: No, the Town decided that the existing ramp by the Dr. Office needs to remain, but the second ramp closer to Town hall no longer serves a purpose and could be removed.

Question: Can we put a 2-hour limit parking sign in front of the doctor’s office?

Answer: Valid point.

Question: Can the NE corner of McNeil and Main be improved to finish off intersection?

Answer: Yes, something can be added to that area. Perhaps some steps up to a path along the park.

Question: Can Century West give us a cost estimate to put in steps?

Answer: We will check into this, keeping in mind that they would need to be ADA approved.

Question: How would the business district be affected and how would it be handled?

Answer: The contractors will try to make sure there is access. This project will be an inconvenience to local businesses.

The road will have to be closed sometimes. They will work to maintain foot traffic and maintain night time access. They will put up signs that say the area will be closed to through traffic, and still allow access to businesses. They will provide a traffic control plan and put up signs.

Question: Will they do both blocks at the same time?

Answer? Yes. Asphalt grinding will be done first thing.

Question: Customers need to have access to the local businesses. How will this work?

Answer? We will have a pre-construction meeting with businesses. We can potentially put in some restrictions.

Question: When will the project start and when will it be completed?

Answer: Depending on weather, the project will begin in June. Hopefully the project will be ended by the end of July.

Question: Will the bump out by the library be all concrete?

Answer: Yes.

With no further questions or comments, Mayor Huber closed the public hearing at 8:18 [p.m.]

Century West
2013 TIB Sidewalk Funding Application

KJ has again filled out an application for funding through the Transportation Improvement Board Small City Sidewalk Program. This is for replacing sidewalk from Carlton to Spokane Street on the west side. Our current application has us set up with having no matching funds. KJ asked if Cheryl could look up on the TIB website to see who previously received funding and what their points were. We will check to see if more funding in available for adding matching funds. If we receive this grant it would be funded in 2014 to begin construction in 2015.

2012 CDBG Sewer Project
All areas of concern with both businesses are resolved and no further work is required with the CDBG Sewer project.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Utility tax accounting
This will be reviewed at the next council meeting when more information is available.

Summer lunch program

This year 906 lunches were served to kids from June 17 to August 1, 2013. The program ran smoothly with a great group of volunteers.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business at this time.

Public Works Report

WATER

• V.O.C. testing will be done on sources #1 and #5 this month for 2013 compliance.
• Continuing valve location and exercising.
• Hydrant flushing is almost complete for the year.
• New #10 gallon chlorinator is working in well house #2 without fault.
• Still having some communication errors with the reservoir and well #5.

• Bids have been coming in for the generator on well #5.
• Remote read metering systems are going into effect at the end of the month starting with the residential meters that are not accessible 24/7. These are soon to be moved outside closer to the main with backflow requirements satisfied, and use of the same composite meter.

• Lead and copper testing will be done this month with select residential volunteers (total of 15 samples).

WWTF
• Mowing and weed maintenance is under control.
• Trees are being watered.
• Flows are at a very low rate and retention for this month will be no problem.
• Southeast aerator is scheduled to be changed at the end of the month.

PARKS
• Preparing for gazebo remodel.
• Still having problems with messy restrooms.
• Requested light repair in Hart Park.

ROADS
• 25 M.P.H. speed limit signs “ON ALL ARTERIALS UNLESS POSTED” signs are being ordered for all roads entering Fairfield town limits.

• Possible posting of 15 M.P.H. on select dead ends and alleyways. This will be included in the retroreflectivity requirements.

• “Thank you for visiting” signs leaving town?
• Road oiling is holding up well.
• Pot holes are being repaired where needed.

OTHER: looking for S-10 truck or something comparable before winter gets here. Making a final decision on a locator and small trash pump for meter boxes, leaks etc.

Complaints/Compliments

There was a formal complaint regarding the condition of the property at an empty house. Cheryl Loeffler is to contact the title holder and enforce our ordinance on this matter.

Adjourn
With no further business, the council meeting adjourned at 8:53 pm.

______________   ________________________
Mayor Ed Huber     Deputy Clerk Jeannie Jesseph

 

ACTION

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Palouse City Council Regular Meeting August 13, 2013 Agenda

PALOUSE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
Palouse City Hall – 120 E. Main Street
August 13, 2013, @ 7:00 pm

CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing of 6 year street plan & Regular Council Meeting of July 23, 2013.

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

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 Washington July 17, 2013 Town Council Meeting Minutes

 

Rockford Town Council
July 17, 2013
7:08 PM

Mayor Micki Harnois called the Meeting to order after the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council members present were: Carrie Roecks, Clint Stevenson, and Dave Thompson. Larry Van Every and Thomas Smith resigned their Council Positions earlier in the week. Brenda Gambrel Deputy Clerk and John Goyke Clerk/Treasurer/Public Works Operator were also present.

The regular Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM.

The Mayor announced that the executive session that was scheduled for the beginning of the meeting was moved to the end of the meeting.

Josh Jonque was present to ask the Council to reconsider the ruling that his dog was potentially dangerous and that his dog be allowed to remain in Town.

Carrie Roecks said that Jonque’s dog was aggressive towards humans.

Travis Glidewell said that Jonque’s dog had eaten his chickens.

Clint Stevenson said that the dog is a good dog; it just needs some obedience training.

Dave Thompson said he would agree to allow the dog to remain in Town if Jonque paid all fines and assessments against the dog and agree to make sure that the dog does not leave Jonque’s property.

Travis Glidewell said that he could agree to that, as long as Jonque replaced the chickens that were killed.

Josh Jonque said that he would pay all the fines, secure his dog and replace the chickens.

Josh Jonque then paid all fines and fees assessed against the dog and the dog was released into his custody.

Mayor comments:

JUB Engineering
Layne Merritt announced that the six year transportation improvement plan had been submitted to the WA State Department of Transportation.

Layne Merritt announced that the Transportation Improvement Board application will be due in a month. The Council needs to be considering potential projects, some of the projects to consider should be from the recently submitted six year transportation improvement plan. Layne Merritt suggested picking the B Street project from the list.

The Council then wanted copies of the cost estimates for the projects on the six year transportation improvement plan that were handed out previously. The Clerk/Treasurer then left the meeting to make copies, returned and handed out the copies that were requested.

Clint Stevenson then made a motion to accept Resolution 13-03R the Rockford Six Year Transportation improvement plan. The motion was seconded by Dave Thompson and the motion carried with a voice vote.

It was then the consensus of the Council to apply for a grant from the Transportation Improvement Board for the B Street Project and to apply for monies for the Lake Street and Sprague/Third Street Crack and Chip Seal projects as an alternate if the B street project is not selected.

Layne Merritt announced that the SRTC sidewalk project has received its grant funding.

Layne Merritt gave an update on the lagoon liner project; he stated that the contractor General Industries came back and inspected the welds on the liner. It was determined that the welds had been too hot and they had burned through the liner material causing leaks.

All of the seams were visually inspected, were prodded with a screw driver and kicked to detect any leaks. Lane Merritt informed the Council that the liner is now fixed. Layne Merritt informed the Council that when the under drain tests come back negative for fecal e-coli the pond can be refilled.

Layne Merritt explained that JUB has incurred approximately $7,804.00 in costs performing professional services for the Town.

Clint Stevenson made a motion to pay $3,000.00 of the $7,804.00 bill and the motion was seconded by Dave Thompson and the motion carried with a voice vote.

Layne Merritt then stated that the notice to proceed has been sent back and filed for the flow meter project at the lagoons.

Washington State Department of Ecology has sent notice that the $2,899,254.00 project at the lagoons has been approved and the funding shall be $1,565,577.00 in loan and $1,333,677.00 in grant. The loan portion shall be for 20 years at 1.6%. Mayor Harnois explained that the WA State Department of Ecology will conduct a financial capability assessment of the Town to ensure that the Town has the resources to make the loan repayments.

Layne Merritt informed the Council that the first loan payment will not be due until the lagoon project is completed. It was discussed that the rate payers may have to pay an additional $40.00 per month to service the debt on the loan.

Mayor Harnois said that she would call Cynthia Wall at WA DOE to get the exact terms and repayment schedule for the loan.

Primmer Land Contract for use by Town for the Southwest Reservoir
Jody Cornwall representing the Primmer family explained that the water tower has been on the property for over 50 years with the Town never having made a payment for the use of the land.

Carrie Roecks said that she is still gathering information and financial numbers concerning the current agreement that is being considered; and that she should have the final numbers together by the end of the week.

Newsletter
Mayor Harnois explained that the newsletter was to have an announcement in it asking people if they would be able or willing to read their own water meters, however the July newsletter lacked this information due to time constraints and it was not added.

Mayor Harnois said the August newsletter would have the information and would ask the public if they would be willing or able to read their own water meter.

RMSA Grant
Carrie Roecks suggested that the RMSA Grant be used to fix the playground equipment at the Town Park. Carrie Roecks also said that the Town could use some volunteers to fix the equipment in the Town Park.

There was discussion about the $1,000.00 AWC Loss Control Grant that was given to the Town to buy fall material. Clint Stevenson said that the Town buys the fall material every two years and that it is usually used up by the time more is purchased with the grant.

There was no consensus as to what to purchase with the RMSA Grant or the Best Buy Gift Card.

Spokane County Court Costs
Mayor Harnois explained that she felt the current Court bill could be partially attributed to the arrest of Raymond Sprague who stays in the park.

E-Cigarette’s
Mayor Harnois explained that Christina from the Spokane Regional Health District would like to be at the next Town Council Meeting to discuss the Town passing a new Town Ordinance restricting the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes in Rockford.

Committee Reports:
NONE

July 7th Minutes
Clint Stevenson moved to accept the July 7th Minutes with the corrections to line six and seven changing Dave Thompson absent and Thomas Smith present, to Dave Thompson present and Thomas Smith absent.

Carrie Roecks seconded the motion to accept the minutes with the listed corrections. The motion then carried with corrections with a voice vote.

Checks
Clint Stevenson asked why Check number 12095 was written for $16,000.00 because the bill showed $15,999.78 but the invoice showed $16,000.00.

Carrie Roecks would like a corrected bill showing the $16,000.00 that was paid if that was supposed to be paid. It was further stated that the Auditors Office will have an issue with this $.22 cent discrepancy.

The Clerk/Treasurer said that a corrected bill will be presented to show the $16,000.00 that was paid.

Clint Stevenson made a motion to pay check #’s 12095 – 12116 in the amount of $30,384.99.

Payroll 0 $ 0  Claims 12095-12116      $30,384.99
Dave Thompson seconded the motion, motion carried with a voice vote.

Treasurers Report Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report $287,269.43 for June 2013 CE-$109,200.93; Street-$26,965.14; Criminal Justice $2,887.42; Equipment/Property Reserve $51,540.00; Sewer $22,025.93; Lagoon Repair $9363.43; Water Fund $-6,581.38; Sewer Reserve $43,546.94; Water Reserve $8,321.02; Waste Water Facility Reserve $20,000.00

It was noted that the report did not balance with the bank statements due to a $10.00 voided check that had been cashed and the Town is working with BIAS to correct the accounting problem. The Check was written in 2012 voided in the system in February 2013 and then cashed in June 2013; this caused an accounting balance issue.

New Business
Water Sewer Rate Increase
Mayor Harnois explained that per the Town Ordinance the Town can raise water/sewer rates by 3% without voter approval. She further stated that currently 77% of the Towns and Cities in Washington are in are experiencing economic hardship.

It was the consensus of the Council that the 3% would only apply to the base and surcharge rates and not the usage rates.

The Clerk Treasurer was instructed to have the resolution prepared by the next meeting for review to raise water/sewer base rates by 3%.

6% Avista Utility Tax
Carrie Roecks ask what would be the average increase per power bill if 6% were applied.

Dave Thompson said that this information has been discussed in the past; however Carrie Roecks was not present.

Clint Stevenson said that the current Sheriff’s Contract is costing the town money that was not budgeted.

Mayor Harnois stated that the Utility Tax Ordinance will not specify exactly what the monies raised through the tax will be spent on.

Clint Stevenson stated that the Town can always decrease the percentage at a later date.

Phil Evans then wanted to know the process of adopting and implementing a 6% utility tax.

The Council then explained the process to Phil Evans.

Steve Meyer stated that he thought the utility tax monies should be spent on the sewer lagoon loan payments.

Mayor Harnois stated that she would like to see the first loan payment for the lagoon loan in the bank before the payment is due.

Clint Stevenson mentioned that the Town has many unfunded capital projects that need to be completed.

Carrie Roecks stated that the water/sewer rates should pay for the water/sewer bills and that the utility tax can pay for other items that are needed, such as paying the Sheriff’s contract.

Vicki Bergstrom said that the Town should look at short term monies from CDBG; the Town needs to come up with a plan to fix certain sections on the water/sewer infrastructure over time.

The clerk/treasurer was instructed to have a 6% Avista Utility Tax Ordinance ready for review by the next Council Meeting.

Ivan Willmschen
Ivan Willmschen explained to the Council that there is a water leak in front of the Frontier Building on Emma Street; he further stated that it was a waste of water.

The Public Works Operator stated that the leak was on the customer side of the meter and that it was the customers responsibility to fix their leak and that they have been notified of the leak.

Sewer Rate Increase
Carrie Roecks said that she could not make a decision to increase sewer rates to cover the upcoming loan payments until she see’s the terms of the loan and the repayment schedule.

Clint Stevenson said that the rates need to be increased soon to cover the first loan payment.

Dave Thompson said that he was worried that if the rates were only increased to cover the payment now and that if there were fewer customers in the future, the current raise would not be enough to cover the payments. Dave Thompson suggested raising the rates to cover not just the loan payment, but to have a buffer to cover possible lost customers or future costs.

Dave Thompson said that to make a final decision on how much to raise the rates better financial number are needed to make a decision.

Resolution 13-02
Carrie Roecks requested to see the Towns current evaluation to see if the verbiage in the resolution would raise the required amount listed.

The Clerk/Treasurer then presented the most current information regarding the Town’s evaluation.

Carrie Roecks then moved to accept resolution 13-02 as written, Dave Thompson seconded the motion and the motion carried with a voice vote.

Council Resignations
Mayor Harnois announced that Thomas Smith and Larry Van Every had resigned from the Council for personal reasons. The Mayor explained that the Council can pick candidates from the previous applicants.

Bill Benson said that he would like to be considered for one of the open Council positions.

Bill Benson then filled out a Council application and submitted it to the Council for consideration.

Public Works
The Public Works Operator stated that he would be at Ivan Willmschen home July 22 at 0800 HRS to chemically treat the main line before Big Sky came in to clean the rest of the line.

The Public Works operator announced that Big Sky Industrial would be in Town July 23rd and July 24th to clean the sewer mains from Church to Fred Necks.

Public Comment
Kathy Creed commented that Chuck Collison is running for a Council position but he is not around very often.

Steve Meyer wanted to know why the Ball Field near well 5 is not being watered.

Clint Stevenson and Dave Thompson then volunteered to put the sprinkler out in the Ball Field and maintain it.

Clint Stevenson said that he will use the Town Grader on the ditch at the Ball Field to clean the ditch out, and the Public Works Operator was to make the one call for the project before the next Council meeting.

Robert Tollefson suggested that the Town look at purchasing voice activated software that could type the minutes for the Council meeting to save time on the typing of the minutes.

The Council and Audience then broke into song singing Happy Birthday to the Mayor and a cake was presented that was purchased by the Deputy Clerk for the Mayors Birthday.

Cake was then handed out to the Audience and Council.

Executive Session
The Mayor then announced that the meeting would move into executive session and the Council would leave the Town Hall and reconvene in the Town Shop for the executive session. The executive session was to discuss potential applicants to fill the two vacant Council positions.

The Council then moved into executive session to discuss applicants for the vacant Council positions.

The Council then came out of executive session and the Mayor stated that Council would discuss the two vacant positions left open by the resignation of Larry Van Every and Thomas Smith.

Clint Stevenson said that he wanted both positions to have an applicant appointed to them.

Carried Roecks said that she wanted only one applicant appointed and to have one council position left open.

Dave Thompson said that he wanted only one council position appointed and to have the other remain vacant.

Clint Stevenson then moved to appoint Travis Glidewell to Thomas Smith previous council position. Dave Thompson seconded the motion and the motion carried with a voice vote.

Carrie Roecks then encouraged Bill Benson to apply for an open position on the planning commission.

Clint Stevenson then moved to leave Larry Van Every’s council position open until the electorate votes in November on who they want to be elected to that position and after the election determines who is the winner of that race, that the winner be appointed to fill that vacant position. Dave Thompson seconded the motion and the motion carried with a voice vote.

Meeting adjourned 9:58 PM
_______________    ______________
John M. Goyke          Micki Harnois
Clerk/Treasurer         Rockford Mayor

August 6, 2013 Palouse Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

The August 6, 2013, Palouse Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.  The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2013.