CITY OF REPUBLIC MARCH 3, 2008 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Shirley A. Couse. Council Members: Jim Burnside, Linda Hall and Alex Wirt.

Guests Present were: Mike Blankenship, Debbie Bechtol, Brad Miller, Cliff Couse, Kristy Cromwell, Bruce McAuley, Loni Simon, Russ Foster, Ronald J. Bond and Brenda Starkey.

Mayor Couse called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council reviewed the February 19, 2008 minutes. Linda Hall moved to approve the February 19, 2008 minutes. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Couse turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tempore, Alex Wirt.

Ferry County Commissioner Brad Miller updated Council on solid waste issues; the solid waste plan is in the process of being updated by the SWAC sub-committee. Commissioner Miller discussed with Council that they will be taking over the operation of the transfer station and will contract the hauling of the solid waste with Rabanco. Commissioner Miller stated that Rabanco is interested in renegotiating their contract with the county and possibly reduce the fees and still maintain the same or higher level of service. Commissioner Miller stated that this would allow the County to reduce the tipping fees at the transfer station and in turn reduced fees could possibly be passed on to the City. Commissioner Miller discussed a “DRAFT” Flow Ordinance, of which copies were obtained for the Council members to review. It is the County’s plan to put the Flow Ordinance in place.

This Flow Ordinance will help keep the rates at the lowest they can be. The more solid waste, garbage that comes into the transfer station the fees will stay lower. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Wirt turned the meeting back over to Mayor Couse.

Alex Wirt updated Council on the Republic History Video and hopefully it will be finished by the end of March.

Jim Burnside updated Council that there will be a draft proposal for the ORV route soon.

Alex Wirt discussed with Council about talking to Dave Konz regarding the signs to be made for the sports complex ball fields. Also a monument was discussed for the names of everyone that was involved in helping and working on the ball field project.

Linda Hall discussed the possibility of a Courthouse Annex, and updated the commissioners on the Land Development Regulations that the city may be adopting in the near future.

Council discussed a draft Ordinance regarding access permitting. Council went into executive session at 7:10 p.m. for approximately 5 minutes for a personnel issue. Council came out of executive session at 7:15 p.m.

Jim Burnside motioned to approve payroll checks #102828-102842 in the amount of $29,600.86. Alex Wirt seconded; Linda Hall abstained; motion carried.

Alex Wirt motioned to pay claims checks #19419-19437 in the amount of $6,184.29. Check #19418 for Consumer Deposit refunds/claims. (See warrant register) Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Linda Hall moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

SHIRLEY A. COUSE, Mayor

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CHRISTINE J. STEVENS, Clerk Treasurer