CITY OF REPUBLIC SEPT. 15, 2008 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Shirley A. Couse. Council Members: Linda Hall, Jim Burnside, Dave Michel, Alex Wirt and DiAnne Hewitt. Guests Present were: Brenda Starkey.

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

Council went into executive session for a personnel issue at 6:35 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes.

Council came out of executive session at 7:04 p.m.

Council went back into executive session for a personnel issue at 7:05 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes.

Council came out of executive session at 7:35 p.m.

Council reviewed the September 3, 2008 minutes. Alex Wirt moved to approve the September 3, 2008 minutes. Linda Hall seconded; motion carried.

Council discussed financial request with Brenda Starkey about the proposed 2009 Vacation Land ad and an ad on the computer desktops at The Computer Center and on the Center’s sign board. Jim Burnside motioned to table the financial request; Linda Hall seconded. Discussion followed. Motion carried.

Council reviewed possible Ordinance for Budget Adjustment. Alex Wirt motioned to table the possible Ordinance. Linda Hall seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried.

Council reviewed Ordinance #2008-07, amending Ordinance #96-23 to include, changing by Resolution, the City Hall business hours. Alex Wirt motioned to approve Ordinance #2008-07. Jim Burnside seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried.

Council reviewed Resolution #2008-10, changing City Hall hours. Alex Wirt motioned to approve Resolution #2008-10. Jim Burnside seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried.

Council reviewed Resolution #2008-11, changing the hourly wage for the Deputy Clerk Treasurer. Alex Wirt motioned to approve Resolution #2008-11. Linda Hall seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried.

Council reviewed 2 purchase orders for City Hall. Linda Hall motioned to purchase new checks for the new software system. Dave Michel seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried. Dave Michel motioned to purchase manila envelopes. Alex Wirt seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried.

Council discussed a training in Spokane on October 10, 2008 for the clerks and mayors. Dave Michel motioned for Chris, Margo and Mayor Couse to attend if schedules allowed. Jim Burnside seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried.

Grant Administrator Linda Hall asked Council to give permission for Mayor Couse to sign a letter to D.O.T. establishing a clear zone within the City limits. DiAnne Hewitt motion for Mayor Couse to sign the letter. Dave Michel seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried. Linda Hall asked Council to give permission for Mayor Couse to sign a document to D.O.T. establishing an environmental check list for the Pine Grove project. Dave Michel motioned for Mayor Couse to sign the document. Alex Wirt seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried. Linda Hall asked Council to give permission for Mayor Couse to sign a letter to D.O.T. establishing a NEPA Exemption. Alex Wirt motioned for Mayor Couse to sign the letter. Dave Michel seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried.

Interim Chief of Police, Bret Roberts discussed with Council about the Memorandum of Understanding of an Emergency Management Plan with Kinross Gold Corporation. Alex Wirt motioned for Mayor Couse to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Linda Hall seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried. Interim Chief Roberts discussed with Council several purchase orders, striping for car, bullets, rim for tire, badge & brass, boots & duty belt and other miscellaneous items. Dave Michel motioned to approve all of the purchase orders. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; discussion followed. Motion carried. Interim Chief discussed with Council a cattle problem in the city limits. Different options were discussed.

lex Wirt updated Council on the Video. Council viewed it. Alex will do some checking on the cost for more CDs. Alex also informed Council that he attended the inspection of the Sherman Gateway. Discussion followed.

Council reviewed letters received into and sent from City Hall.

Council reviewed the possible ORV Ordinance from the City Attorney.

Council reviewed Building Permits received.

Council reviewed the letter from the Husky Auto & Truck Museum. Jim Burnside asked that this issue be tabled until next meeting.

DiAnne Hewitt motioned to approve payroll checks #102979-102985 in the amount of $3,360.00. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall abstained.

Alex Wirt motioned to pay claims checks #19743-19762 in the amount of $38,066.98, Check #19742 are consumer deposits/NSF checks/or claims (see budget check register). Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Council went into executive session for a personnel issue for approximately 10 minutes at 8:30.

Council came out of executive session at 8:40 p.m.

Dave Michel moved to adjourn the meeting. Linda Hall seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

SHIRLEY A. COUSE, Mayor

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MARGO SATTLER, Clerk Treasurer