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Home My WebLink About2010-01-05city council minutes BOOK 51 PAGE 1 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 2010 7:00 P.M. The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the invocation offered by Pastor Freddie Lane of the Caldwell Christian Center and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, lead by Eli Clark of Boy Scout Troop #299. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba. Those absent: none. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Mayor acknowledged the students from Vallivue High School who were in attendance. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Callsen to amend the agenda by adding an item under New Business as Item #1: “Consider acceptance of the new fees in excess of 5% for Caldwell Municipal Irrigation to address anticipated increases in water assessments from the supplying irrigation district and set the public hearing for January 19, 2010 during the Regular City Council Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m.” Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED The existing Item #1 under New Business was moved to Item #1(a). AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for approval by Members of the City Council: 1.Approve acceptance of the minutes from the City Council Meeting held on December 21, 2009; the Caldwell Housing Authority Meetings held on February 3, 2009; March 3, 2009; April 7, 2009; May 26, 2009; June 9, 2009; July 7, 2009; August 4, 2009; September 1, 2009; October 6, 2009; and November 3, 2009; and the Caldwell Golf Board Meetings held on September 16, 2009 and November 18, 2009; 2.Approve Resolution No. 01-10 authorizing the execution of the Extended Work Plan (Third Addendum) for the Review of FEMA Analysis of Indian Creek from CH2MHILL; 3.Approve Resolution No. 02-10 authorizing the execution of the Fiscal Year 2010 Animal Control Agreement with Canyon County; 4.Approve Resolution No. 03-10 authorizing the trustees of the City of Caldwell Employee Benefit Plan Trust to execute the Administrative Services Agreement with Blue Cross of Idaho; 5.Approve the re-appointment of Bob McGee and Myron Tucker to the Airport Commission for a four (4) year term ending December 31, 2013; 6.Approve the appointments of David Clark and Kenneth Sholz for their first three-year term as regular members on the Planning and Zoning Commission with regular term expiration dates of December 31, 2012; 7.Approve the appointments of Dana Vance and Ed Doty-Pomoransky for their first three-year term as alternates on the Planning and Zoning Commission with alternate term expiration dates of December 31, 2012; nd three-year term as a regular member on the 8.Approve the re-appointment of Jim McGarvin for his 2 Design Review Commission with a regular term expiration date of December 31, 2012; st 9.Approve the appointment of Steve Maughn for his 1 three-year term as a regular member on the Design Review Commission with a regular term expiration date of December 31, 2012; 10.Approve the re-appointment of Garianne Goslin and Ed Adler to the Friends of the Caldwell Depot Committee for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2012; 11.Approve the re-appointment of Shirley Akagi, Dan Rowell, and Gerald Schroder to the Golf Board for a four (4) year term ending December 31, 2013; 12.Approve the re-appointment of Leona Manke to the Library Board for a five (5) year term ending December 31, 2014; 13.Approve the appointment of Luke Sypherd, Michael Ramirez, Tracey Spencer, Jeff Olsen, Cindy Ambriz, Lauren Valentine, Megan Tustin, Tyler Whitt, Maria Perez, Megan Buxton, Emilee Butters, Abby Hume, Daniel Tristin, Madison Crookham, Ashley Larsen, Amanda Oates, Ginnever Groves, Courtney Indart, Cassie Shuey, Serve Rangel, Michael Larson, Diego Cordova, Maureen Hukill, Rebecca Nazer, Anna Lineva, and Turkan Hassanova to the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council as voting or alternate members for a term of approximately one (1) year during the academic school year of 2009-10; 14.Approve the appointment of Jeri Rhodes and Diane Moffat to the Caldwell Senior Citizen Center Board for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2010; the appointment of Donna Crockett and Eugene Schaecher to the Caldwell Senior Citizen Center Board for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2012; and the re-appointment of Erma Jones to the Caldwell Senior Citizen Center Board for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2012; BOOK 51 PAGE 2 15.Approve the re-appointment of Elaine Carpenter, Lorene Oates, Anita Shore, Megan Dixon (regular members) and Jan Boles (alternate member) to the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2012. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: (OFFICIAL OATH OF MAYOR NANCOLAS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: JIM DAKAN, DENNIS CALLSEN, AND ROB HOPPER) The Mayor expressed his appreciation for each of the members of the Council and the employees of the City of Caldwell. He acknowledged the many supportive citizens of this community and stated that it was an honor to serve the public in the Office of Mayor. He stated his sincere appreciation for the support of his wife, Pamela and his brother and sister-in-law – Mike and Patty Nancolas. The City Clerk swore in Garret Nancolas as Mayor. The Mayor congratulated the three individuals who were re-elected to serve as Council Members. He swore in Jim Dakan, Dennis Callsen, and Rob Hopper respectively. NEW BUSINESS: (CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW FEES IN EXCESS OF 5% FOR CALDWELL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION TO ADDRESS ANTICIPATED INCREASES IN WATER ASSESSMENTS FROM THE SUPPLYING IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JANUARY 19, 2010 DURING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M.) MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to set the public hearing date at the Regular City Council Meeting to be held on January 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the proposed new fees in excess of 5% for Caldwell Municipal Irrigation addressing anticipated increases in water assessments from the supplying irrigation district. Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED (PRESENTATION OF THE APPOINTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2010) The Mayor stated that it was time to Council to confirm the Appointed Officials for the coming year. He thanked the City staff, Appointed Officials, and City Council Members for all of their accomplishments throughout the past year. Councilman Oates presented the name of Curt Hawkins for appointment as the Airport Manager. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Curt Hawkins as the Airport Manager. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. Councilman Oates presented the name of Mark Hilty and the firm of Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty, LLP for appointment as the City Attorney. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Mark Hilty and the firm of Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty, LLP as the City Attorneys. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Oates presented the name of Debbie Geyer for appointment as the City Clerk. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Debbie Geyer as the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Oates presented the names of Monica Jones and Mary-Kaye Stewart for appointment as Deputies to the City Clerk. BOOK 51 PAGE 3 MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Monica Jones and Mary- Kaye Stewart as Deputies to the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Oates presented the name of Mark Wendelsdorf for appointment as the Fire Chief. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Mark Wendelsdorf as the Fire Chief. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Oates presented the name of ElJay Waite for appointment as the Finance Director. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the appointment of ElJay Waite as the Finance Director and Treasurer. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Oates presented the name of Monica Jones for appointment as the Human Resource Director. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Monica Jones, the Human Resource Director. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Oates presented the name of Brian Billingsley for appointment as the Planning & Zoning Director. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Brian Billingsley as the Planning & Zoning Director. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the name of Chris Allgood for appointment as the Police Chief. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the appointment of Chris Allgood as the Police Chief. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor introduced Brent Orton, City Engineer and Public Works Director, noting that he was previously appointed to the position on December 7, 2009. (ELECTION OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT FOR THE YEAR 2010) Councilman Callsen nominated Jim Blacker to serve as the Council President. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Callsen to close nominations. Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Dakan for a motion by unanimous consent for Jim Blacker to continue serving as the Council President. Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Callsen nominated Rob Oates to serve as the Council Vice-President. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to close nominations. BOOK 51 PAGE 4 Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker for a motion by unanimous consent for Rob Oates to continue serving as the Council Vice-President. Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED (CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2010) The Mayor read the appointments of the City Council as liaison members to the various committees or commissions. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the City Council liaison assignments for the year 2010 as follows: Councilman Blacker Caldwell Economic Development Council Friends of the Caldwell Depot Caldwell Housing Authority Audit Committee COMPASS Board (Alternate) Councilman Callsen Audit Committee Finance Committee Councilman Dakan Golf Board Sage Community Resources Board Councilman Hopper Urban Renewal Board Core Area Steering Committee Historic Preservation Commission Councilman Oates Airport Commission Library Board Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Councilman Sobba Caldwell Senior Citizen Center Board Finance Committee Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,188,394.11 for the pay period ending December 23, 2009 and a net payroll in the amount of $271,947.22 for the pay period ending December 19, 2009. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $1,188,397.11 represented by check numbers 65333 through 65782 and the total payroll in the amount of $271,947.22 presented by check numbers 18868 through 18922 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) None. (MAYOR’S COMMENTS) January 28, 2010: City Officials Day at the Capitol. The Mayor noted that he will be attending this event along with the City Clerk Debbie Geyer and Maggie Colwell. He encouraged Council Members to contact Susan Miller for reservations if they are planning to attend. January 12, 2010: State of the City Address at O’Connor Event Center. The luncheon begins at 11:15 a.m. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Blacker to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Those voting yes: unanimous. MOTION CARRIED BOOK 51 PAGE 5 th APPROVED AS written THIS 19 DAY OF JANUARY , 2010. 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