CITY OF REPUBLIC APRIL 21, 2008 REGULAR MEETING

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

Guests Present were: Derry C. Greeson, Kathleen McCoy, Sedate Bretthauer, Robin Ewald, Bruce McAuley, Sikander Jaad and Brenda Starkey.

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

Council reviewed the April 7, 2008 minutes. Alex Wirt moved to approve the April 7, 2008 minutes. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried with corrections.

Council reviewed the March 2008 Treasurer’s report.

Kathleen McCoy discussed with Council the OHV Ordinance and OHV Route. Mayor Couse told Ms. McCoy that Council was not ready to move on either the Ordinance or route and that there would be public meetings announced when the ordinance and route did come to the council table.

Mayor Couse presented a bid on a surplus police car that did not sell at a previous bidding. The bid was for $100.00. Linda Hall moved to accept the bid for the surplus police car. Jim Burnside seconded; Alex Wirt abstained; motion carried.

Mayor Couse called for a motion to sign a Mayor’s Proclamation for “Older Americans Month” (in May). Dave Michel moved to approve Mayor Couse signing the proclamation. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried.

Clerk/Treasurer, Chris Stevens presented a purchase order for an office desk chair for the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer in the amount of $139.99 plus tax & shipping. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve the expenditure for the office desk chair. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Chris Stevens discussed with Council the Republic High School Senior trip and arrangement for the transportation for the trip through City insurance paid by the Booster Club. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve arrangement of transportation for the senior trip. Linda Hall seconded; motion carried. Public Works Director, Casey Giddings discussed the removal of an irrigation meter at 315 East 7th Street. Linda Hall moved to approve the removal of the irrigation meter at the above stated address, stating that if the owner later requested that the meter be replaced ever occurred then the cost of replacement would be at the property owner’s expense. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried. Alex Wirt moved that the connect fee billed for the above stated be waived. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Grant Administrator, Linda Hall asked for approval from Council to approve Ordinance #2008-04 adopting the City of Republic’s updated Comprehensive Plan. Alex Wirt moved to approve Ordinance #2008-04. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall updated Council on a $50,000.00 joint Grant from CDBG between Ferry County and the City of Republic for the Pine Grove project and asked Council to approve Mayor Couse signing the Engineering Services Agreement. Alex Wirt moved to approve Mayor Couse signing the Engineering Services Agreement. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall asked Council to approve Mayor Couse signing the scope of work with CDBG grant contract for $50,000.00 for the Pine Grove Project. Dave Michel moved to approve Mayor Couse signing CDBG grant contract for Pine Grove Project. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall asked Council for approval to join Ferry County’s small works roster. Jim Burnside moved to join Ferry County’s small works roster. Dave Michel seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall asked Council for approval for herself and Mayor Couse to attend the TIB workshop in Spokane 4/28 & 4/29 2008. Dave Michel moved to approve Mayor Couse and Linda Hall attending the TIB workshop. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Couse discussed the $1,000,000.00 grant that was appropriated for use on the Pine Grove project the grant with flow through PWT and once the contract is signed the monies has to be used within two years.

Alex Wirt updated Council that himself and Jim Burnside would be meeting with Commissioner Brad Miller and Kristy Cromwell on 4/22/08 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss solid waste. Alex Wirt updated Council on himself and Cliff Couse picking up the new picnic tables and benches for Patterson Park and along the sidewalks. Alex Wirt reported that Lucinda from Sunshine Video called to report that it was taking a little longer than expected to finish up the Republic History Video.

Council went into executive session at 7:20 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes on a real estate issue. Council came out of executive session at 8:10 p.m. Council decided that Alex Wirt would write a letter to Mr. Bruce Greene declining his offer on the Gibraltar Center.

Council reviewed Building Permit #2008-03 and #2008-04. Dave Michel motioned to approve payroll checks #102867-102873 in the amount of $3,360.00. Jim Burnside seconded; Linda Hall abstained; motion carried.

Dave Michel motioned to pay claims checks #19509-19530 in the amount of $42,222.39. Check #19504 through #19508 for Consumer Deposit refunds/claims. (See warrant register) DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

SHIRLEY A. COUSE, Mayor

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CHRISTINE J. STEVENS, Clerk Treasurer