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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-16city council minutesBook 30 Page 11 REGULAR MEETING January 16, 1989 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Peter B. Cowles. The Mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Absent: none. (ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA) The Mayor requested permission from the City Council to add an item No. 4 under Old Business. This item was regarding the monies for the snow removal during the last week, it was suggested that the money be taken, out of contingency and it was necessary for Council approval to do so. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) Dave Kerrick was recognized by the Mayor and introduced members of Scout Troop 221. He explained that they were working on Communications Merit Badge. (CONSENT CALENDAR) The Mayor presented several items on the Consent Calendar for consideration of the City Council as follows: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 3, 1989, and approve them as written; acceptance of the minutes from the Library Board Meeting of December 8, 1988, the Planning and Zoning minutes of December 21, 1988, the Senior Citizen's Board meeting of December 12, and the 19th, 1988, and the Historical Commission meeting minutes; requests for Catering Permits which included the Northwest Food Service at the College of Idaho on February 24th and May 10th, the Corral for the Basque Dance at O'Connor on the 21st of January, and for a Costume Party at Voorhees Hall on the 20th of January; and acknowledgment of Economic Development Report. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Straight to approve those items included on the Consent Calendar. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BILL NO. 29 - ALARM SYSTEMS) The Mayor explained that this was not a Public Hearing required by State Law so it would not be necessary to sign up to speak. He further stated that he would ask anyone requesting to speak to limit their comments to a reasonable amount of time and that they approach the podium so their remarks will be on tape. Chief of Police, Bob Sobba, was recognized by the Mayor and gave a brief summary of the problems involved and the purpose of the Bill that was under consideration. Several citizens in the audience addressed the City Council including Keith Cragun working for A.D.T. Security Co.; Sgt. Monson representing the National Guard Armory; Camilo Lopez of Caldwell; Jim Miller of Fruitland representing Intermountain Alarm; Van Burnett, 1004 East Ash; Allan Hart, representing Book 30 Page 12 AHart Alarms; Buford Winters, 2112 College; Gary Kildow, and Ron Crane, Representative of the State Legislature. The City Council asked a number of questions and the discussion was lengthy. The tape will be held in the Office of the City Clerk for six months and is available for anyone caring to listen to the discussion. After the discussion, the Mayor asked the City Council what action they cared to take at this time. It was then MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Houchins that this particular Ordinance be considered at the February 6, 1989, meeting as a third reading and be acted upon at that time. The Bill was then read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, BY DELETING AND ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE IN SECTION 1, CHAPTER 22, TITLE IV PERTAINING TO DEFINITION AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 8, 9, 10, AND 11 OF CHAPTER 22, TITLE IV PERTAINING TO EXTERIOR ALARMS, DIALER ALARM, TESTING AND ALARM MONITORING EQUIPMENT IN DISPATCH CENTER: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT The Mayor then asked for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BILL NO. 1 - CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL) Mayor Cowles asked Randy Dearden, the Water Superintendent, to give a brief summary of this Bill. Mr. Dearden informed the City Council that his presentation would demonstrate what could potentially happen in Caldwell if a major fire broke out near the hospital. With the help of the overhead projector and slides, Mr. Dearden demonstrated the possible backflow into their system. A representative from the West Valley Medical Center, Rick Watts, was in attendance and was the only person to speak pertaining to the proposed Bill. After some discussion among the City Council members, the Bill was read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 3A, OF THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL CODE, BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SECTIONS 3- 3A--34 THROUGH 3- 3A -41, PROHIBITING CROSS CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, DECLARING SUCH CROSS CONNECTIONS TO BE A NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF ANDPROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THESE SECTIONS. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Straight that this be considered the second reading of Bill No. 1 and that the third reading be scheduled for the February 6th Regular Council Meeting. MOTION CARRIED (THIRD READING OF BILL NO. 30 - REZONE OF PROPERTY AT CENTENNIAL AND CHICAGO) The Planning and Zoning Director informed the Mayor and City Council that she did not receive any further comments or information with regard to this Bill. The Mayor read the Bill by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, FROM R -2FT MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MOBILE HOME AND FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY Book 30 Page 13 ZONES) TO C -3TF SERVICE COMMERCIAL (MOBILE HOME AND FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY ZONES); DETERMINING THAT SAID CHANGE IN ZONING IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO; INSTRUCTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO DESIGNATE SAID PROPERTY AS C -3TF SERVICE COMMERCIAL (MOBILE HOME AND FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY ZONES) ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AND REPEALING ALL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH_ It was MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Winder to suspend the rule requiring that a Bill be read in full for one reading and that Bill No. 30 be passed after three readings by title only. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Winder that Bill No. 30 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1800. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (ADDITION TO THE AGENDA - PAYMENT FOR THE SNOW REMOVAL) Mayor Cowles explained that on January 10th and January 11th, an extensive snow removal campaign occurred. The private sector was called in to help the City crews with the removal of the snow. The total cost to some fourteen private individuals and their equipment came to $13,112.50. This did not include the cost of City personnel and equipment. At this time, the Mayor stated that he would need action from the City Council to allow this money to be taken from the Contingency Fund of the General Fund for the City. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Houchins that the money in the amount of $13,112.50 be taken out of the Contingency Fund of the General Fund for the City to ,pay for the emergency snow removal as designated by the Mayor. Councilman Raymond commented that it was stated that these individuals would be paid immediately. The Mayor stated that he would request that they be paid by Thursday and the Finance Director would be so directed. Mayor Cowles further stated that he would ask that this be included as part of the motion. Both Councilwoman Mallea and Councilman Houchins agreed to this addition to the motion. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS The Mayor requested that the item on the Agenda pertaining to the garbage increase be advanced to number one under New Business so that Larry Peterson will not have to wait through the items listed before. (CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR AN INCREASE IN GARBAGE RATES) Mayor Cowles then recognized Mr. Peterson and asked him to address the City Council and explain his request. Mr. Peterson reported that the solid waste crews are very Book 30 Page 14 dedicated and loyal people who work in Caldwell. Increases in costs to do their business were incurring on a regular basis. Their contract states that they have a right to address the City annually and make a request for a rate increase or decrease according to the C.P.I. It did increase this year and therefore,they were requestiong a 3.6 percent rate increase. At this time, Mr. Peterson said that he would like to have the Council give this request their consideration.. Councilman Jarboe read the Resolution as follows: BE IT RESOLVED That the fees set forth in the Petition attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full are hereby adopted by the City Council, City of Caldwell, Idaho, to be effective on January 16, 1989. MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Mallea that the Resolution be passed authorizing the increase in rates as requested on the petition submitted by Browning - Ferris. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY ON WEST LOGAN - I.O.O.F.) Mayor Cowles explained that this hearing involves the rezone of property that was recently considered and approved for a change in the Comprehensive Plan. The request was submitted by the International Order of Oddfellows to accommodate construction of an elderly housing residence. The Mayor informed the City Council that only one person was signed to speak with regard to this item. The Public Hearing was then opened and Mr. Hogan was recognied by the Mayor. Mr. Hogan stated that in surveying the property they found the sewer was deeper than originally thought. Therefore, they will be able to move the building more in a southerly direction down the hill so that it won't hinder the view of some of the neighboring homes. He also said that H.U.D. does require that they automatically install devices to prevent backflow as discussed during the cross connection hearing. Mr. Hogan further informed Council. that they were looking at a June 1st date for starting the project. As there was no questions from the City Council, the Public Hearing was closed and the Mayor asked for action. It was MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Winder that Staff be directed to prepare an ordinance rezoning the property to R -3. MOTION CARRIED (BILL NO. 2 - CORRECTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN ORDINANCE VACATING BELMONT) The Planning and Zoning Director explained that the Ordinance was just recently recorded. When it was enacted, the Bill was held pending a written legal description and an easement dedicated for the sewer. At that time, the plan was to wait for the snow to melt in order to find the man holes. The Ordinance was recorded, but it was just found that the legal description from the County was incorrect. They used Golden Gate Subdivision rather than Original Townsite. Therefore, it was necessary to pass this Ordinance to correct that error. Bill No. 2 was read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO CORRECT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS PUBLISHED IN BILL NO. 15, ORDINANCE NO. 1730, PASSED AND APPROVED Book 30 Page 15 BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, THE 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1986, WHICH ORDINANCE IS RECITED IN FULL AS FOLLOWS WITH THE CORRECTED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: AN ORDINANCE RECITING PETITION FOR VACATION AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NOTICE THEREFOR WAS GIVEN, DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SHALL BE MADE: 1) That part of Belmont Street (formerly 2nd Street North) located between Blocks 61 and 57 of the Original Townsite as shown on the Revised Map of Caldwell, Idaho, filed July 29, 1891, and now on file and of record in Book 1 of Plats, Page 20, records of Canyon County, Idaho; and lying between North 12th Avenue (formerly 4th Avenue East) and North 13th Avenue (formerly 5th Avenue East). Said parcel is 80 feet in width and 300 feet in length and contains 0.55 acres; and also, 2) That part of Belmont Street (formerly 2nd Street North) located between Blocks 62 and 31 of the Original Townsite as shown on the revised map of Caldwell, Idaho, filed July 29, 1891, and now on file and of record in Book 1 of Plats, Page 20, records of Canyon County, Idaho; and lying between North 11th Avenue (formerly 3rd Avenue East) and North 12th Avenue (formerly 4th Avenue East). Said parcel is 80 feet in width and 300 feet in length and contains 0.55 acres; MOVED by Straight, SECONDED by Houchins to suspend the rule requiring that a Bill be read at three separate times and that the Bill be read for title only for the one reading. 6 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, and Jarboe. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Straight, SECONDED by Raymond that Bill No. 2 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1802. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, and Jarboe. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (BILL NO. 3 - VACATION OF BROCK BETWEEN ASH AND HAZEL) The Planning and Zoning Director informed the Council that she believed this Bill could be held for the three readings. There was a Resolution also prepared stating the intent to pass the vacating ordinance. For background; an application was received from Erik and Mary Bry, 710 West Ash; John Henry, 711 West Hazel; and Mery and Betty Flaming, 724 West Ash to vacate the unopened portion of Brock Avenue lying between Ash and Hazel Streets as platted in 1966 in West Ash Addition. The reasons were that the unopened street collects trash and weeds, is dusty, and is a gathering place for teenagers to park and drink. The vacation requirements were fulfilled as set forth in Idaho Code and a public hearing was held on November 21, 1988, by the City Council and no objections were heard. The Mayor read the Bill by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE RECITING PETITION FOR VACATION AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NOTICE THEREFOR WAS GIVEN, DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SHALL BE MADE: The West 40 feet of Brock Avenue lying between West Ash Street and West Hazel Street as shown on the Plat of Book 30 Page 16 West Ash Addition on file in Book 8 of Plats at Page 7 in the Office of the Recorder of Canyon County, Idaho; and also, A 10 -foot parcel of land dedicated for right of way purposes more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 3 of said West Ash Addition; thence North 89 ° 51'30" West, 10.00 feet; thence South 0 "05'45" West, 280.00 feet to a point which is on the North boundary line West Ash Street; thence South 89"51 East, 10.00 feet; thence North 0°05'45" East, 280.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins that this be considered the first reading of Bill No. 3. MOTION CARRIED (ACCEPTANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION MATCHING GRANT TO COMPLETE SURVEY OF MATCHING GRANT TO COMPLETE SURVEY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES) The Planning and Zoning Director, Mrs. Robison, explained that the City recently received notification that a Grant for $2,500 from the State Historic Preservation Office has been approved. The matching Grant is to complete a historic property survey and inventory for Caldwell. The intention is to hire a professional consultant and a research assistant to organize and prioritize information, some of which has already been gathered. Information on identified properties having historic significance will then be made available to the public through the Public Library and City Offices. An amount of $2,500 has been budgeted to match this Grant; however, the Commission plans to match as much as possible with in -kind services. The Agreement must be approved to receive the Grant. The project will allow the City to finish the historic survey and utilize the information for various purposes. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Jarboe to accept the Historic Preservation matching grant to complete survey of matching grant to complete survey of historic properties. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JIM ACARREGUI) The City Engineer stated that this was just a parceling out of an existing hangar lease. The current hangar holds three spaces and this one was the center parcel. The proposed Lessee has provided proof of insurance and use of the hangar is for personal use. It was a twenty year lease valued . at ten cents a square foot. The Resolution was read by Councilwoman Mallea as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND JAMES F. ACARREGUI. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Caldwell, be and the same hereby are, authorized to execute that certain Hangar Lease Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in ful l by and between the City of Caldwell as Lessors and James F. Acarregui as Lessee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payments required therein be authorized by the City Council, City of Caldwell. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Houchins that the Resolution be Book 30 Page 17 approved authorizing the execution of the Hangar Lease Agreement between the City of Caldwell and James Acarregui. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (REVIEW OF BIDS FOR GRADER FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT) The City Engineer reported that both the Standard Grader and an All Wheel Drive Grader were bid out. There was significant benefits in going with the All Wheel Drive Grader. It was, therefore, recommended that the bid be awarded on the All Wheel Drive Grader from Cesco in the amount of $74,750.00. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Straight that the bid for the All Wheel Drive Grader for the Street Department be awarded to the low bidder, Cesco, in the amount of $74,750.00. MOTION CARRIED (REVIEW OF BIDS FOR REMODEL OF FAIRVIEW CLUBHOUSE) The City Engineer, Ron Redmond, stated that bids were opened that morning on the Fairview Clubhouse Remodel. Three bids were received as follows: Anthony Construction of Boise in the amount of $15,071.00; Dave Allen Construction, of Nampa in the amount of $17,113.00; and :Dale Thompson, of Nampa in the amount of $17,349.00. After talking to the low bidder and finding that his reasoning was sound in his low bid, it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Anthony Construction of Boise. MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Winder that the award go to the low bidder, Anthony Construction of Boise, in the amount of $15,071.00. MOTION CARRIED (ESTABLISH FEBRUARY 13, 1989, AS A SPECIAL MEETING TO ESTIMATE FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.) Mayor Cowles explained that State Law requires that the City Council shall meet on the second Monday of February of each year for the purpose of making an estimate of the necessary funds for the expenses of maintaining, operating, improving, extending and enlarging said City irrigation system for the ensuing calendar year. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Winder that February 13, 1989, at 12:00 Noon be established as a Special Meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making the estimate of necessary funds necessary for the irrigation district. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST TO PURCHASE CONCESSION EQUIPMENT FOR THE EVENTS CENTER) The Mayor explained that there existed an equipment reserve account for the specific purpose of purchasing concession equipment for the Events Center. The account requires Council approval for the expenditures. It was proposed that the City purchase a fryer for $250 and a grill for $500 and a neon sign for $2,175. MOVED by Winder, SECONDED by Mallea that the City Council authorize expenditure of $2,925 for the purchase of the fryer, grill, and neon sign for the concession stand. MOTION CARRIED Book 30 (FINANCIAL REPORT) Page 18 Councilman Jarboe informed Council that he did review the vouchers and all was in order. There was Accounts Payable in the amount of $415,856.54; salaries of $197,270.04 with fringe in the amount of $67,446.59 making a total of $680,573.17. MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Winder that the bills be paid and the vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor stated that if any of the Council Members had questions with regard to the bills, please submit their concerns in writing to his Office. The concern will then be forwarded to Staff and a written response will be forthcoming. (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Raymond informed the Council Members that there would be a calendar in the area where the Council information boxes were. He would request that the Members write in on the calendar any dates when they planned to be out of town. Councilman Raymond also suggested to the City Council that a Town Meeting be scheduled where all items would be discussed. After considerable discussion, it was decided to postpone a meeting until a later time. Councilman Winder commented with regard to the Mayor's State of the City Address saying that it was excellent. Councilman Houchins, Councilwoman Mallea, and Councilwoman Straight also commented positively regarding the Address. Councilman Jarboe stated that he had one housekeeping item that he would like to bring before the City Council. There was one change on the golf fees that was not acted upon by the City Council. This was the Trail Fee for both courses which would cost $70.00 a year. MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Winder to approve the Trail Fee of $70.00 for both courses. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Straight commented that she did hear some positive comments about the snow removal. (AGREEMENT WITH CONNOLLY AND SMYSER FOR CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES) Mayor Cowles read the Resolution for this Agreement as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND CONNOLLY AND SMYSER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor of the City of Caldwell, be and the same hereby is, authorized to execute that certain Personal Services Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Connolly and Smyser, Attorneys at Law, for the purpose of representing the City on condemnation procedures. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Mallea that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of the Agreement with Connolly and Smyser for condemnation procedures. The Administrative Assistant explained that this was a service offered over and above their normal contract. They Book 30 Page 19 are allowed to come in with a proposal for your review. They are intending to charge $95 an hour. This is compared to the $50.00 an hour under the normal contract. Councilman Raymond asked the City Engineer what the Attorney's fees have been in the same projects at the Airport in the past. Mr. Redmond answered that $95.00 was their normal rate with no break. Prior to this time, by the time you add the retainer, the normal rate is in the neighborhood of $80.00 to $85.00 an hour. The $95.00 is their normal rate and hopefully the City will get top priority by going with their normal rate so that we won't get into situations as the last time. For purposes of putting this Agreement together, Mr. Redmond stated that he suggested that John Connolly use his normal rate. This was because it was independent of other City business. Councilman Raymond then asked how this would compare in the market place. It seemed to him that at a previous transaction at the Airport, the City dealt with other attorneys. Mr. Redmond said that he did not know what their other rate was, but he did know rates of firms in other areas. He did not go out and scan the market to see if this was representative or not_ He talked with John Connolly and he indicated that this was the normal rate. For comparison purposes, when the City was pursuing bonding council, their hourly rate was $150.00 an hour. He did not know if this was what attorneys normally receive or not. Councilwoman Mallea asked if there would be another attempt to settle the problem previous to going to litigation. The City Engineer stated yes and that it was ongoing now. Mrs. Mallea also asked if there was any kind of ceiling, any kind of a lessor fee concerning ancilary personnel such as clerks, typing - how does that figure into this amount. Mr. Redmond answered that he thought it was all included. Mr. Redmond informed Council that he could get a further breakdown if they would so desire. The City was ongoing on this matter and hopefully it can be solved without actually going to court. If further clarification was requested, he could discuss it with Mr. Connolly again. Councilwoman Mallea also asked if there was any need for this Agreement to be entered into at this time; was there any prospects of legal action between now and the next City Council Meeting. Mr. Redmond answered that there probably would not and felt there would be no harm in delaying. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would like more clarification if other members of the City Council agreed. Councilman Winder asked what it was that Mrs. Mallea wanted clarified. Mrs. Mallea stated that she would like to know if there was a ceiling on this, if the City would be first with no delays as was experienced before, how the fee was broken down - does the City pay $95 an hour for typing, research and etc. She really did not know and would like more clarification as it was a lot of money real fast. Mayor Cowles stated that the Staff would be asked to meet with the Attorney and have him break down costs associated with this contract. Councilman Winder also suggested that perhaps a method for the City canceling their services could be included. There was a clause in the Agreement where the Attorneys could cancel, but no opportunity for the City to do so. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Mallea to table the previous motion until the City Council Meeting of February 6, 1989. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Book 30 Page 20 Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST REGARDING ADDITIONAL SNOW PLOW) The City Engineer, Mr. Redmond, was recognized by the Mayor and requested to speak to the City Council regarding the purchase of an additional snow plow. After the problems with the snow covered roads last week, his Department has been looking around for possibilities of improving the City's snow removal capabilities. One method would be to purchase a hydraulic plow that would be mounted on one of the City's front end loaders. One unit would be about $4,950 installed. Mr. Redmond further informed the Council that it was not a budgeted item in this year's budget. If the City Council agreed with this process, he would suggest taking $1,200 out of miscellaneous equipment in the Street Budget, $2,000 from minor equipment, and the remainder out of Special Departmental Expense to pay for the plow. There was some discussion among the City Council Members. Councilman Raymond stated that he would have no problem in making that purchase at this time. Mr. Redmond said that it could be in operations in about four days. Councilman Jarboe pointed out that this problem with the snow removal happens every three or four years. It was periodic and he felt that the equipment should be budgeted rather than using the monies now budgeted for other things. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins that the City Engineer be authorized to purchase additional snow plow by taking $1,200 from Miscellaneous equipment in Street Department budget, $2,000 from minor equipment, and the remaining from Special Departmental Expense as proposed by the City Engineer. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she did not believe that the City Engineer would have asked for the equipment that was presently budgeted in those areas if they were not needed. She preferred to defeat the motion and then replace the motion with one that the blade be bought from the General Fund Contingency Fund. The Mayor asked for a roll cal]. vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Straight. Those voting no: Mallea and Jarboe. Absent and not: voting: none. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. APPROVED AS 1989. written THIS 61- DAY OF February .&5- Mayor ' j, - 711 C7 Councilperson Councilperson Ca -sic " 1p n / Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: ,City Clerk(-/