CITY OF HAUSER
Location: HauserCity Hall, 11837 N. Hauser Lake Road, Hauser, Idaho 83854
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting 1/8/14 moved to
January 22, 2014 – 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Johnston
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Lead: Councilmember Hatfield
ROLL CALL:B. Ray, present; Lindsay, present; Hatfield, present
MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of 11/13/13: Council Member Claire Hatfield moved
to approved the minutes of l1/l3/13. Council Member Lindsay seconded the
motion. Roll call: B. Ray, aye; Lindsay, aye; Hatfield, aye. Motion carried.
Regular Council Meeting of 12/11/13: Council MemberB. Ray moved to
approve the minutesof 12/11/13. Council Member Hatfield seconded the motion.
Roll call: B. Ray, aye; Lindsay, aye; Hatfield, aye. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION: HAUSER LION’S CLUB – Mayor Johnston thanked the Hauser Lion’s Club,
John Matheson, Project Manager, for the Hauser Chamber floor project saying it is a job well done.
She presented him with a framed appreciation award for improvements on the floor and the wall.
REPORTS:
Treasurer’s Report: Ryan Miller
.Sterling Codifiers is only billing outside of the regular billings.
.The First Quarterly Report is ready and will be published at next available date.
.Miller said he paid an accounting forms invoice and would like reimbursement in the amount
of $15.00.
.The Mayor said that in September 2013, the Council moved to change the Sewer Fund to a Capital Improvement Fund. She asked Miller if he had contacted the Auditor regarding the
legality and process of such move without a public hearing. Miller responded that he would proceed.
.The Mayor also asked about the possibility of putting “Undesignated Funds” into a CD as mentioned in the December 11, 2013 council meeting. Hatfield said to pursue it and get information on it.
.Mayor Johnston said she noticed that the Liquor Fund seems larger than past years. Miller said that it is around the same amount.
.A person to review the bills is needed now that Lefebvre has resigned.
Any questions for Treasurer Miller? None voiced. Council Member Hatfield moved to approve the
Treasurers Report and Disbursements. Council Member B. Ray seconded the motion. Roll call:
B. Ray, aye; Lindsay, aye; Hatfield, aye. Motion carried.
SWEAR IN OF NEW MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
The new Mayor and Council Members were sworn into office by the City Clerk, Donna Ray: Claire Hatfield,
Mayor – four-year term; Rodney Lindsay, Kiera Beck – four-year terms; Bill Ray – two-year term
finishing out G. Mallon’s term. Mayor Johnston was then celebrated for her many years of service
with a plaque and refreshments. The new Mayor and Council Members then took their seats at the
dais to complete the meeting procedures.
WILLIAM APPLETON, City Attorney
.Appleton reported on the Hauser Gun Club situation. He continued by saying the ACI changes
have been added to the mix. He also said Jerry Mason, AIC Attorney, may speak to Council on the ACI Agreement.
CLAIRE HATFIELD, PANHANLE AREA COUNCIL - RC&R LIAISON
.“We should feel confident in going ahead with RC&D” business now that PAC has stepped up to the plate.
RODNEY LINDSAY, CITY HALL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
.The light on the flagpole is on a sensor, which does not seem to be working. Lindsay said he would check into it further.
BILL RAY, PUBLIC WORKS: Streets and Roads
.B. Ray said he has been in contact with Avista Utilities and the State regarding the light pole at Hwy. 53 and Hauser Lake Road. He said it will be a tedious process and he is working on it.
CINDY ESPE, Code Administration/Enforcement & Hauser Rinse Station – Absent
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
.Danny O’Neal suggested putting a turn lane at Hwy. 53 and Hauser Lake Road. That would be more helpful than a light. Some discussion followed.
.G. Mallon said there was talk about having a cloverleaf installed there.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Hatfield asked council to be thinking about the assignment of Council President at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Council Member Lindsay moved to adjourn the meeting. B. Ray seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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Donna Ray, City Clerk Claire Hatfield, Mayor
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