CITY OF REPUBLIC DEC. 17, 2007 REGULAR MEETING

Those present: Mayor Pro Tempore Alexander W. Wirt. Council Members: Linda Hall, Jim Burnside and DiAnne Hewitt.

Guests Present were: Bruce McAuley, Stan Christie, James Schumacher, Brenda Starkey, Jake Miller, Deana Zakar and Leslie Jones.

Employees Present were: Chief Nick Merritt and Casey Giddings.

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

Council reviewed the December 3, 2007 and the December 10, 2007 minutes. Linda Hall moved to approve the December 3, 2007 minutes. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall moved to approve the December 10, 2007 minutes. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Council reviewed the November 2007 Treasurers Report.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt called for a motion to approve Ordinance #2007-13, increasing the Debt Service Rate for 2008. Linda Hall moved to approve Ordinance #2007-13. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt called for a motion to approve Ordinance #2007-14, increasing the Water, Sewer & Land Use Rates for 2008. Jim Burnside moved to approve Ordinance #2007-14. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt called for a motion to approve Ordinance #2007-15, increasing the Connect and Consumer Deposit Rates for 2008. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve Ordinance #2007-15. Linda Hall seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt called for a motion to approve Resolution #2007-15, increasing the Dog License fees for 2008. Linda Hall moved to approve Resolution #2007-15. Alex Wirt seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt called for a motion to approve Resolution #2007-16, increasing the Business License fees for 2008. Alex Wirt moved to approve Resolution #2007-16. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt called for a motion to approve Resolution #2007-17, applying for an OHV Grant. Jim Burnside moved to approve Resolution #2007-17. Alex Wirt seconded; motion carried.

Deana Zakar from Tri-County Economic Development introduced Leslie Jones the Executive Director of Tri-County Economic Development. Ms. Jones visited with Council and asked if there was anything they would like to discuss with her, she handed out her card and a 2008 program of work for the district. Council welcomed Ms. Jones to our area.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt appointed the following to the ORV Committee: Council Members: Jim Burnside and DiAnne Hewitt. Citizens: Kate Meginley, Ellen Picken, James Schumacher, Jake Miller and Larry Heming. Chief Merritt handed out binders to each of the committee members.

Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt opened the Public Hearing for the 2008 Budget at 6:45 p.m. There was no public comment. Mayor Pro Tempore Wirt closed the Public Hearing for the 2008 Budget at 6:50 p.m.

Public Works Director, Casey Giddings discussed with Council about the soda ash system and that the system is not working correctly, he has contacted the engineers, Varela & Associates and is awaiting an answer. Casey Giddings and Linda Hall will write a letter to DOH in regards to this matter. Casey updated Council on the mishap with the City snowplow and a local vehicle. The City’s Insurance Company has been contacted and will be handling the issue.

Clerk/Treasurer, Chris Stevens discussed closing City Hall on December 31, 2007, personnel will either take a vacation day or a personal day. DiAnne Hewitt moved to approve City Hall closing on December 31, 2007. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Linda Hall moved to set a Special Meeting on December 28, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of approval of 2007 budget adjustment Ordinances, the 2008 Budget and the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Republic and Ferry County.

Linda Hall moved to reappoint Marie Bremner to the Joint City of Republic Ferry County Housing Authority Board. Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Linda Hall moved to appoint Alexander W. Wirt to the Tri-County Health District Board. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried.

Jim Burnside moved to approve payroll checks #102774-102781 in the amount of $4,060.00. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried. Linda Hall abstained Alex Wirt moved to approve payment of claims checks #19273-19295 in the amount of $30,540.22. Check’s #19272 &19296 for Consumer Deposit refunds/claims. (See warrant register) Jim Burnside seconded; motion carried.

Linda Hall moved to adjourn the meeting. DiAnne Hewitt seconded; motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

ATTEST: _________________________

ALEXANDER W. WIRT, Mayor Pro Tempore

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CHRISTINE J. STEVENS, Clerk Treasurer