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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-20city council minutesBook 39 Page 13 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2 0,1998 7:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas. The Invocation was presented by Charles Wigton, Chaplain at West Valley Medical Center, after which the Mayor requested 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: Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, Houchins, and Evans. Absent: none. (ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA) Mayor Nancolas asked the Council Members if there were any additions or deletions to be made to the prepared Agenda. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Evans that Item IA be added under New Business which was to consider awarding a bid for a motor grader for the Street Department. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, Houchins, and Evans. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Nancolas asked if there was anyone in the audience who cared to speak to the City Council on any item that was not on the prepared Agenda. Robert Sellers, 805 North 14 "', was recognized and expressed his concern about the decline in moral standards particularly pertaining to obscene material in the City of Caldwell. He noted that Garden City was able to get rid of their problem and there was also an Ordinance from Utah that perhaps Caldwell could adopt. The Mayor responded stating that Mr. Sellers was in to visit with him about this issue as well as with the Chief of Police. He did present some information to pursue this situation and it was concerned citizens like Mr. Sellers that will bring this about. His concern was appreciated. CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for consideration by the City Council: I . Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 5, 1998, and approve as written; 2. Accept the minutes of the Caldwell Public Library Board Meeting of December 4, 1997; 3. Approve the reappointment of Roy McLaughlin to the Airport Commission for a four year term; 4. Approve confirmation of appointments of Vada Givens, Helen Mee, and Howard Smith, to the Senior Citizen's Commission for three year terms; 5. Approve the reappointment of Donald E. Downen to the Housing Authority for a five year term; 6. Approve granting a quitclaim deed to Gary Lasher for a 20 by 20 piece of ground at the corner of Cherry and Florida that was used for a sewer lift station; 7. Approve designating Mayor Nancolas as the City's representative to Ida -Ore; 8. Approve the appointment of Reed Taylor to the Planning and Zoning Commission as the member from the Impact Area; Book 39 Page 14 9. Approve setting a work shop for January 26 to discuss Council Member's responsibility and set a time for the Council to meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Evans that the Consent Calendar as presented by the Mayor be approved. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, Houchins, and Evans. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. OLD BUSINESS MOTION CARRIED (PROTEST HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF L.I.D., 98 -1 FOR THE REMOVAL OF DEAD, DYING, DISEASED AND HAZARDOUS TREES AND REPLANTING THEREOF) The Mayor stated that the first item under Old Business was a Protest Hearing for the formation of Local Improvement District 98 -1 for the removal of dead, dying, diseased and hazardous trees and replanting thereof, At this point, the Protest Hearing was opened by Mayor Nancolas and he noted that there was no one signed to speak. The City Engineer briefly reported that this was a proposed, voluntary L.I.D. which means that only those who volunteer will be a part of it. It was for the purpose of removing dead, diseased and hazardous trees and replanting if they chose to do so. The City will pay thirty percent of the removal and replanting costs on right of way. The owners participate in one hundred percent of the cost of removal and replanting on private property. The Mayor asked Mr. Law if it would be his preference to have the Bill passed on the first reading. Mr. Law stated that after accepting testimony, it would be the Engineering Department's request that the Bill be passed at this time. Mr. Law further stated that since this kind of L.I.D. was formed about four years ago, there has been a steady and regular amount of people participating. It was a well received program. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Evans to close the Protest Hearing. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, Houchins, and Evans. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Protest Hearing was closed by the Mayor. (CONSIDER BILL NO. I TO FORM LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 98 -1) Mayor Nancolas explained that an L.I.D. may be formed by petition or City Council action. This particular L.I.D. was initiated by the City of Caldwell to assist property owners in paying for tree removal and replanting. It was a voluntary L.I.D. which means that people may sign up by choice. The Mayor then read Bill No. 1 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHHO, CREATING LOCAL DISTRICT NO. 98 -1 FOR CALDWELL, IDAHO, FOR TILE REMOVAL OF DEAD, DYING, DISEASED OR HAZARDOUS TREES AND STUMPS AND REPLANTING THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY TO BE BE NEFITTED BY SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE BASIS OF MAKING SAID ASSESSMENTS; SETTING FORTH THE PROPERTIES TO BE INCLUDED IN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR MAKING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL, Book 39 Page 15 AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A CALL FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS. MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Houchins to waive the rule requiring that a Bill be read at three separate times and read in full for one reading so it would give Staff the appropriate amount of time to prepare necessary documents to get a good start for spring planting and work. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, and Langan. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARIED MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Houchins that Bill No. I be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 2222 after the one reading by title only. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, and Langan. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (PROTEST HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF L.I.D. 98 -2 FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE) Mayor Nancolas explained that this was also the time set for a Protest Hearing on L.I.D. 98 -2 which was for miscellaneous concrete. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and noted that there was no one signed to speak to this L.I.D. Mr. Law explained that this proposed L.I.D. was also a voluntary L.I.D. for the purpose of constructing and replacing curbs, gutters and sidewalks within the City Limits. This was another Local Improvement District that has been quite successful over the years. This was the sixth year it has been in place and every year there were far more applicants and work than there were funds. The City will pay twenty -five percent of the cost of the improvements. The remaining seventy -five percent belongs to the property owners. As with the previous L.I.D., his department would request that Council consider waiving the rules and passing the Bill at this time. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Earl to close the Protest Hearing. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor officially closed the Protest Hearing. (CONSIDER BILL NO.2 TO FORM LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 98 -2) Mayor Nancolas read Bill No. 2 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, CREATING - LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 98 -2 FOR CALDWELL, IDAHO, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVE APPROACHES, AND SIDEWALKS, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY TO BE BENEFITTED BY SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE BASIS OF MAKING SAID ASSESSMENTS; SETTING FORTH THE PROPERTIES TO BE INCLUDED IN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR MAKING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A CALL FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Evans to waive the rule requiring that a Bill be read at three separate times and read in full for one reading. Book 39 Page 16 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. fr[EIr�Ef7�[� 7Z7C�11� MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Wells that Bill No. I be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 2224 after the one reading by title only. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (PROTEST HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. 96 -7 — TREE REMOVAL) The Mayor informed the City Council that the next item on the Agenda was a Protest Hearing on the Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District 96 -7 for tree removal. The Protest Hearing was opened by the Mayor and he noted that no one was signed to speak to this matter. Mr. Law, the City Engineer, reported that this was the second to the last step in the Local Improvement District process which was the closing of the Assessment Roll and confirming its accuracy and regularity. This Assessment Roll was presented to the City Council two weeks ago when the Protest Hearing was announced for tonight. At the completion of any testimony given to the Council, the Council was asked to either approve the Roll or approve as amended. Mr. Law also recommended that the rules be waived and the Bill passed after the one reading by title only. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Houchins that the Protest Hearing be closed. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, Houchins, and Evans. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER BILL. NO.3 TO CONFIRM ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. 96 -7) The next item on the Agenda was to consider the Bill to confirm the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 96 -7. The Mayor read Bill No. 3 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 96 -7 FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, INCLUDING THE NAMING OF SAID DISTRICT, THE CREATION OF SAID DISTRICT, THE HEARING OF PROTESTS AND THE FINDINGS MADE THEREAFTER IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING THE MEANS OF DETERMINING THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT; SETTING OUT THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE, THE PROPERTY AFFECTED, AND THE BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY TIIE PROPERTY ASSESSED WITHIN SAID LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SAID DISTRICT LEVYING TIIE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED THEREIN, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND NOTICE OF SAID ASSESSMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FINALITY OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE REGULARITY, VALIDITY, AND CORRECTNESS OF SAID ASSESSMENT ROLL; RATIFYING THE PROCEEDINGS TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE CREATION, PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF TIIE ASSESSMENT ROLL, THE HEARING HELD THEREON AND TIIE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS TO SAID LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRACT; PROVIDING SEPARABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Book 39 Page 17 MOVED by Evans, SECONDED by Earl to waive the rule requiring that a Bill be read at three separate times and read in full for one reading. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Evans, SECONDED by Earl that Bill No. 3 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 2223 after the one reading by title only. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (CONSIDER MOTOR GRADER BID FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT) Mayor Nancolas stated that this was the item added to the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Bids were opened at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 1996, and one bid was received from CESCO of Boise in the amount of $119,989.00. This was for a new John Deere six wheel drive motor grader. $140,000 was budgeted in the Street Department's budget and the recommendation was to award the bid to CESCO. It was also recommended that the City purchase an extended three year warranty for an additional $1,570.00. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Earl to approve the bid submitted by CESCO of Boise in the amount of $119,989.00 and the extended three year warranty for $1,570.00. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (ACCEPT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. 96 -5 AND SET THE PROTEST HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 17,1998) The Mayor stated that the next order of business was to accept the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 96 -5 and set the Protest Hearing for February 17, 1998. Mr. Law informed the Mayor and Council that this was one of the steps in the Local Improvement District process which was to submit the Assessment Roll for the previous year's miscellaneous concrete L.I.D. The essential part of this process was to set the time for a Public Hearing to hear protests concerning the regularity and accuracy of the Assessment Roll. The Council was simply to accept the Roll. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Earl that the Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District 96 -5 be accepted and the Protest Hearing be scheduled for February 17, 1998, a Regular City Council Meeting. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (ACCEPT THE AUDIT FOR BUDGET YEAR 1997) At the request of the Mayor, Councilwoman Earl explained that during the workshop before the Regular Meeting, the auditors from Balukoff /Lindstrom went over the audit with the Council for the year 1997. They did this in detail and Book 39 Page 18 presented them a Management Letter along with the Audit. She introduced Jae Hallett and Lee Miller from that fin-n. Mr. Hallett was recognized by the Mayor and reported briefly on the audit stating that they went through the audit with the Audit Committee earlier that evening. He indicated that there were no inconsistencies in the City's report from a governmental standpoint or in accordance with general accepted accounting principles. They also did not find any deficiencies in the City's system. There was some areas that management needs to take some corrective actions on regarding control, but nothing severe. Management has indicated the courses of action they will be taking to correct the problems. As an overview report, he would say that the accounting process was in good order. In his closing comments, he commended the City Council for building the City's funds that were in a negative positions and encouraged them to continue to monitor to make certain that they were fiscally responsible for future generations. Both Councilwoman Earl and Councilman Evans commented with regard to the Audit. During that discussion, they did thank those who served on the Audit Committee. Councilwoman Earl further stated that the Committee was unable to be at the meeting tonight, but did ask her to make the recommendation to the City Council to accept the Audit for 1997. The Mayor also made some comments expressing his appreciation to everyone involved in the Audit. MOVED by Langan, SECONDED by Evans to accept the Audit as presented by Balukoff /Lindstrom. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Langan, Wells, Houchins, Evans, Earl, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BDPA TO COMPLETE THE PERSONNEL MANUAL) Mayor Nancolas stated that this has been something the City has needed in place for some time. It will give the employees something they can rely on, refer to and know exactly where they stand. It will also indicate their privileges, rights, and responsibilities. Fred Grant was contracted months ago to put together a beginning manual which has been done. It was the feeling of the Mayor and Council that the City should have BDPA finish the manual inasmuch as they have been contracted by the City to handle many of the personnel issues. They were also the firm who recently completed the study regarding compensation for the City and helped to reconstruct the program and put into place a new and improved version. The amount of BDPA's proposal was about $3,250 and they also presented a time frame which was April 1, 1998, to have a working copy to the Members of the Council. It would be returned to BDPA for the final draft which would be presented to the City Council for adoption in June. The recommendation at this time would be to give the Mayor authorization to enter into a contract with BDPA. Councilwoman Earl stated that she believed the Council felt comfortable working with BDPA as they have done a good job for the City. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Evans to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with BDPA to complete the Personnel Manual. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, Houchins, and Evans. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none, MOTION CARIUED (A REPORT FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR) Book 39 Page 19 Mayor Nancolas introduced John Blaye, the President and CEO of Caldwell Economic Development Council, who was to make a presentation to the Mayor and City Council. John Blaye addressed the Mayor and City Council stating that he would like to provide them a progress report updating them on a quarterly basis from the Economic Development Council. The last fiscal year from October through September, 130 jobs were created, a payroll of 2.2 million dollars, capital investment of $3,350,000. Currently, there were three companies in the process of creating jobs for Caldwell: the Best Western Motel creating about 20 jobs with a payroll of over $350,000 a year, their capital investment was over three million dollars currently and they were still continuing their construction. The Flying J Travel Plaza: a block grant was received for $350,000 to help with a $650,000 infrastructure project. The new Plaza will be located about a quarter of a mile east on Highway 20/26 and they will create about 75 jobs to start with, their payroll will be 1.1 million dollars, capital expenditure about 5 million and taxes will be in the one hundred thousand dollar range. West Bag was a new company recruited from Nampa. They were moving into the Caldwell Airport and will create about 30 jobs and their payroll will be about $300,000 and their inventory will average about a million dollars. They manufacture and distribute onion bags throughout the Idaho and Oregon market. Over the past seven years, our gain in jobs with seventy -five companies, was up to 1,139 jobs with an annual payroll of $18,894,000 and capital investment of $41,000,000 in the community. Mr. Blaye also reviewed the return on investment; the tax dollar increase and how the taxes were distributed and also informed Council regarding meeting with Mr. Al Ames, Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and the possibility of developing a feasibility study to pursue a grant to build a business and industrial park in Caldwell. Mr. Blaye further stated that he would ask for Council approval to pursue applying for this E.D.A. Grant which was somewhere around $750,000 to $950,000. The purpose was to build the business and industrial park. The community would have to come up with $650,000 of local match. This would be located close to the Flying J and they were negotiating for land in that area. Mr. Blaye further discussed the businesses coming into the City and reviewed his report to the City Council. A copy of this report was available in City Hall. At the conclusion of his remarks, it was MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Langan to proceed with making an application for the E.D.A. Grant. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REGARDING AREA NORTH OF PALRANG) Mayor Nancolas informed Council that this item on the Agenda was discussion with the Director regarding an area north of Palrang. Mrs. James, the Community Development Director, pointed out the area she wanted to discuss on the zoning map before proceeding with her remarks. She then reviewed her memo to the City Council which was as follows: Jim Stallcup, who owns Lot 12 of Country Acres #2, has approached the City and requested that his property be annexed; Palrang Drive lies between his property and South Pahang Subdivision, which was within the City. Mr. Stallcup's request opens the door for the City to annex other lots within Country Acres 92 (plus two lots that were not within Country Acres ##2) because of water hookup agreements with the City. These agreements include verbiage that if their respective Book 39 Page 20 properties ever become contiguous to the City's boundaries, annexation would not be protested. As a part of the potential annexation, the City would also include Palrang Drive, Idaho Avenue South, and Washington Avenue South. There was an existing water line along Idaho Avenue; water /sewer lines were installed along Palrang Drive and Washington Avenue. I discussed the potential annexation with Sid Bright, who indicated his support. At this time, I am asking for direction on whether or not to proceed with annexation of those lots that were being served with City water and that will be contiguous with the annexation of Idaho, Washington, and Palrang Drive. I also need direction on who pays the attendant annexation fees. Mrs. James further informed Council that she spoke with the City Engineer and he indicated that he believed it to be in the City's best interest not only to annex those areas that have existing water, but try and annex the entire area. After her comments, the City Council discussed this issue at some length. Councilwoman stated that it would be the City's dollar that would pay for the annexation. This issue did come before this Council about two years ago where Council gave direction to the Planning and Zoning Staff to look at this area for annexation. One of the reasons was the five year agreement that the City has with the Vallivue School District. In all fairness to the Vallivue School District, we need to seriously consider annexing. Mrs. Earl further stated that with the development in that area at this time, it was an appropriate time to do so. She also commented that there will be people who will not be happy about the €ausexation. The City Council discussed the following with regard to this matter: The previous discussion on the access right of way location that was going to come from the subdivision that would be developed west and south and who was responsible, how wide it would be, security and etc.; the park that was to be developed; that all three roads were private at this time and the fact that they could petition the City to bring those into the City's system and establish an L.T.D. At the conclusion of the discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to proceed with the annexation in its entirety. (SET PUBLIC HEARING ON STORM WATER POLICY FOR FEBRUARY 2, 1998) The City Attorney, Mr. Harris, addressed this matter stating that he had visited with the City Engineer several times. The City Attorney further informed Council that he had prepared a draft ordinance to implement the rules and the policy that Mr. Law was coming up with. Ile had not reviewed those rules with the City Engineer. However, Mr. Law indicated that the policy and rules of the Ada County Highway were being recommended for adoption by the Council as a part of this Ordinance. Those would be the rules that would be implemented. The only direction at this time would be to schedule the public hearing on the Ordinance and Rules for. February 2, 1998, during the Regular City Council Meeting. After discussion, it was noted that a copy of the Ordinance and Policy was available for review in the Office of the City Engineer the next day. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Langan to set the Public Hearing on Storm Water Policy for February 2, 1998. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Evans, Earl, Oztuia, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAL REPORT) Book 39 Page 21 Councilman Evans reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $563,194.05 for the period ended January 15, 1998, and a net payroll of $129,505.39 for the pay period ended January 3, 1998. MOVED by Evans, SECONDED by Earl that accounts payable in the amount of $563,194.05 represented by check numbers 55966 through 56136 and payroll for the total amount of $129,50539 represented by check numbers 60754 through 60854 and direct deposit stub numbers 7184 through 7279 be accepted, payment approved, and the vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Wells reported that the Caldwell Housing Authority has done an amazing amount of work. He would encourage the City Council Members to set up a time when they could all go out and take a look at it. Mr. Wells also informed Council that the Historic Preservation Commission was proceeding with some progressive ideas. Councilman Evans responded to comments made by Mr. Sellers who stated that the City was decaying and the population not growing. Mr. Evans pointed out that businesses were improving and the population was growing. He also believed that the Police Department was working very hard and a lot of improvements have been made. Councilwoman Earl stated that she was anxious to see who the new member of the Finance Committee would be; at the request of the Mayor, she attended the Sky Star ribbon cutting; she was pleased with the Audit this year; at the request of the Mayor, she attended the ribbon cutting for Skystar; she attended the A.LC. Workshop which was very informative; and there would be a P & Z Workshop on Saturday, the 24"' of January, conducted by the Association of Idaho Cities. Councilwoman Ozuna informed Council that she attended the Hispanic Issues Committee meeting last week where they discussed Cinco d'Mayo. She would like to encourage the City to be supportive. Councilman Langan reported that he attended the Human Rights March. They were short in numbers, but big in heart. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) Mayor Nancolas reported on the following matters: Complimented the Caldwell Fire Department for being the first Department in the State of Idaho to raise money to obtain their new helmet; thanked Sam Bass from the paper for taking care of the City; thanked Mr. Blaye and Gordon Law for their part in obtaining the Grant from the Department of Commerce; he attended the A.I.C. Workshop and encouraged the Council to support the Association as it was a great resource of knowledge for the cities; he had the privilege of refereeing the DARE basketball game; he was going to meet with the Fire Department over the next three days; met with the President of the College and the County Commissioners to establish a line of communication; there would be a sign unveiling at 12:00 Noon on the 28' of January at the travel stop on Franklin Road; on February 12 would be the grand opening of the CEED Project at 12:00 Noon; and a Planning and Zoning Workshop was scheduled for January 22 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Nancolas also informed the City Council that he was calling for a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, January 22, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. There was a need to take a serious look at some of the City's Ordinances with regard to manufactured home parks. The Community Development Director was planning to present some options to the Council including the possibility of placing a hold Book 39 Page 22 S on applications for mobile home parks while the Ordinances were reviewed and brought up to date. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Evans, SECONDED by Earl that since there was no further business, the Meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Evans, Earl, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written TIIIS 2nd DAY OF February 1998. Mayor CR ilperso Councilperson , Councilperson ATTEST: - C ; %- Cleric