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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-03city council minutes BOOK 46 PAGE 1 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2006 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Freddie Lane from Caldwell Christian Center. The Mayor asked that everyone remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Hopper, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Oates. Absent: none. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Mayor welcomed everyone in attendance for their support of the elected officials and the appointed officials. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Oates to clarify item #1 under New Business that it should reflect that Mayor Nancolas is also receiving the oath of office tonight. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Councilman Blacker recognized Mayor Nancolas and expressed words of honor for the Mayor’s father who passed away on December 30, 2005. The Mayor thanked Councilman Blacker for his kind words. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for approval by the Members of the City Council: 1.Dispense with reading of the minutes of the November 21, 2005 and December 19, 2005 Regular City Council Meetings and approve as written; 2.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-118F-05 (Stonehenge Subdivision); 3.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-100F-04 (Sky Ranch Park Subdivision); 4.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-110F-04 (Blackhawk Commercial Subdivision); 5.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-116(1)F-05 (Kingsview Estates); 6.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-83(3)F-03 (Montecito Park); 7.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-122P-05 (Cirrus Pointe); 8.Approve Resolution No. 01-06 authorizing the execution of an Agreement for Professional Services with Toothman-Orton Engineering for the preliminary design and grant application for Airport Project No. 3-16-0045- 016; 9.Approve Resolution No. 02-06 authorizing the execution of an Animal Control Agreement with Canyon County; 10.Approve Resolution No. 03-06 authorizing the execution of a Right-of-Way Turnkey Agreement with Infotek One for Aviation Way; 11.Approve Resolution No. 04-06 accepting dedication of sewer main, water main, storm drain, and street lights for Monarch Subdivision No. 3 Improvements; 12.Approve Resolution No. 05-06 accepting dedication of sewer main, water main, and street lights for Charmae Springs No. 1 Improvements; 13.Approve Resolution No. 06-06 accepting a Temporary Irrigation Easement from Van Engelen Development, Inc. for Pheasant Run Subdivision No. 1; 14.Approve Resolution No. 07-06 authorizing the disposition of excess city owned personal property to be donated to the Gooding Police Department; 15.Approve Resolution No. 08-06 authorizing the Police Department to control the crow population by lethal means; 16.Approve Taxicab License for Kool Kab Taxi for the term of January 3, 2006 to December 31, 2006; 17.Approve request to replace Fire Engine 101 at a cost of $375,000 to include the Compressed Air Foam System. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as printed. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Oates, Hopper, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor recognized Mrs. Jackson, the government teacher at Caldwell High School, and had her students stand and introduce themselves. He asked that students on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council stand and be acknowledged. The Mayor acknowledged Nancy White and Marie Mess who were candidates for City Council Members. OLD BUSINESS None. BOOK 46 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS (OFFICIAL OATH OF MAYOR NANCOLAS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: JIM DAKAN, ROB HOPPER AND DENNIS CALLSEN) The City Clerk swore in Garret Nancolas as Mayor for the City of Caldwell. Mayor Nancolas swore in Rob Hopper as Councilman for the City of Caldwell. Mayor Nancolas swore in Jim Dakan as Councilman for the City of Caldwell. Mayor Nancolas swore in Dennis Callsen as Councilman for the City of Caldwell. (MAYOR'S PRESENTATION OF THE APPOINTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2006) Mayor Nancolas stated that this was the time for Council to confirm the appointed officials for the coming year. The appointments would start on January 1, 2006. The Mayor presented Gordon Law, the City Engineer and Public Works Director, for appointment. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Gordon Law as the City Engineer and Public Works Director for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented ElJay Waite, the Finance Director and Treasurer, for appointment. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of ElJay Waite as the Finance Director and Treasurer for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented Gian Paolo Mammone, the Community Development Director, for appointment MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Dakan to approve the appointment of Gian Paolo Mammone as the Community Development Director for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented Monica Jones, the City Clerk and Human Resources Director, for appointment MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Monica Jones as the City Clerk and Human Resources Director for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented Susan Miller and Debbie Geyer, Deputy City Clerks, for appointment. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointments of Susan Miller and Debbie Geyer as the Deputy City Clerks for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented Robert Sobba, Chief of Police, for appointment. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Dakan to approve the appointment of Robert Sobba as the Chief of Police for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Oates, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented Mark Wendelsdorf, the Fire Chief, for appointment. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the appointment of Mark Wendelsdorf as the Fire Chief for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented Curt Hawkins, the Airport Manager, for appointment. BOOK 46 PAGE 3 MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Curt Hawkins as the Airport Manager for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mark Hilty and the firm of Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty, LLP as the City Attorneys for the City of Caldwell. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Mark Hilty and the firm of Hamilton, Michaelson, & Hilty, LLP as City Attorneys for the City of Caldwell. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor thanked the department heads for their assistance in making sure the City carries on its responsibilities on a day-to-day basis. (ELECTION OF A NEW CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR THE YEAR 2006) MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Dakan to nominate Councilman Blacker to be Council President for 2006. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Hopper that nominations cease and the Council cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Blacker to be Council President for the year 2006. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Oates, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to cast a unanimous consent for Councilman Blacker to be Council President for 2006. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Wells thanked Councilman Hopper for his dedication and service as the Council President. The Mayor and other council members echoed this thanks as well. (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Dakan reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,421,150.72 for the period ending December 23, 2005 and a net payroll in the amount of $219,493.50 for the pay period ending December 24, 2005. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,421,150.72 represented by check numbers 32190 through 32543 and the total payroll in the amount of $219,493.50 represented by check numbers 9050 through 9134 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Oates, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Blacker reported that CEDC’s private contributions are now at $11,150 and going well. (MAYOR’S COMMENTS) The Mayor reported on his time commitments, activities and board participation over the last year. th January 10 is the Mayor’s State of the City Address at 11:30 at O’Connor. th January 17, which is Tuesday, there are two workshops scheduled before the City Council Meeting. At 6:00 p.m. there is the workshop for Hope’s Door application and at 6:30 p.m. there is a workshop from Sheriff Smith regarding E-911 and the potential for a combined dispatch center for the entire county. th The Association of Idaho Cities Legislative Day is on January 26. He thanked everyone for all the good things that they do for this community. He thanked his wife Pam for her support of him as he serves as Mayor.