CITY OF REPUBLIC Dec. 7, 2009 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Wirt. Council Members: Jim Burnside, Linda Hall, Dave Michel and DiAnne Hewitt.

Employees Present were: Casey Giddings and Bet Roberts.

Guests Present were: Larry Heming, Russ Foster, Loni Simone, Cliff Couse, Rolland Meyer and Brenda Starkey.

Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Wirt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council reviewed the November 16, 2009 minutes. Linda Hall motioned to approve the November 16, 2009 minutes. Dave Michel, motion carried.

Cliff Couse, Republic Public Development Association updated the Council on the PDA. The water and sewer project is complete but the building is not up due to the weather.

Cliff Couse from Couse’s Sanitation discussed with Council about the City not getting the correct volume at the Transfer Station so that the Commissioners could possibly give the City a better price for tipping fees. Cliff stated that the volume is not correct because some businesses only do the mandatory one can per month and haul the rest of the garbage themselves to the transfer station in Ferry County or Stevens County. Discussion followed.

Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Wirt opened the public hearing at 7:00 pm for the 2010 budget. Mayor Couse entered the building. Discussion followed. Mayor Couse suggested a workshop be held on December 16, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Mayor Pro Tempore closed the public hearing at 7:21 pm.

Mayor Couse took over the meeting.

Russ Foster updated the Council on the deer trapping. The trapping will begin tomorrow night and will take 4 to 7 days. There will be approximately 60 deer, mainly does and fawns, removed. Russ stated that the deer will be not harmed and released on the reservation. Discussion followed.

Public Works Director Casey Giddings discussed with Council about needing a snow deflector for the plow. The price would be approximately $300.00. DiAnne Hewitt motioned for Casey to purchase a snow deflector for the plow. Linda Hall seconded; discussion followed, motion carried.

Grant Administrator Linda Hall discussed with Council about increasing the shop rates on Resolution #2005-09. A Resolution will be at the next meeting.

Mayor stated that there has been an issue about County residents upset with the City because the water hydrant is not available in the winter months. This hydrant is not used in the winter months so that it will not freeze up and it available in the summer months.

Chief of Police Bret Roberts updated the Council on the grant that has been received to purchase new computers. Bret also updated Council on the progress of hiring a new police officer. Three applications have been received.

Grant Administrator Linda Hall stated that she needs to purchase more ink for her printer, the cost will be $371.71 plus tax. DiAnne Hewitt motioned to purchase the ink. Jim Burnside seconded; discussion followed, motion carried. Linda has received the bid tabulations from Varela and Associates on the Pine Grove Water Project. Varela has recommended KRCI, who was the low bidder. Alex Wirt motioned to accept KRCI as the contractor for the Pine Grove Water Project. Dave Michel seconded; discussion followed, motion carried.

Council reviewed Resolution #2009-10 giving the fossil specimens to the Stonerose Interpretive Center. DiAnne Hewitt motioned to approve Resolution #2009-10. Dave Michel seconded; discussion followed, motion carried.

Mayor Couse appointed Alex Wirt to the SWAC Board effective Jan. 1, 2010. Mayor Couse reappointed Alex Wirt to the EMS Board. Dave Michel motioned to appointed Alex Wirt to the PDA Board. Linda Hall seconded; discussion followed, motion carried.

Rolland Meyer discussed with Council about a trailer house that he had brought into the City limits without a permit. Rolland asked what he needed to do. Discussion followed.

Council reviewed letters received into and sent from City Hall.

Dave Michel motioned to approve payroll checks #20825 -20840 in the amount of $25,488.67. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall abstained.

Linda Hall motioned to approve claims checks #20841-20873 in the amount of $15,203.18. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Alex Wirt motioned to adjourn the meeting. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

SHIRLEY A. COUSE, Mayor

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Margo Sattler, Clerk-Treasurer