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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-01-24city council minutesUpon motion by Eggers, sec ^nded by Bettis the follow4ng Resolution was presented: RESOLUTION. T-r Oouncilman Eggers. A RESOLUTION APPRO'JINO THE PLANS AND SPECTFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITAPROV7 IN TOCAL T.TROVLIT.NT DISTRICT N0. 33 OF 7TE CITY OF CALDWELL, A?iT11ORTZING T1B INVITATION FOR RIDS AND SETTING A DATE FOR OPENING BIDS. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Co•.mcil of the City; of Caldwell, Idaho have heretofore duly and reeularly, as required by law, created Local, Improvement District No. 33 of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, for the purpose of constructing in said district improvements consisting, of suitagle sewers, ditches, drains, cones dnits and channels for sanitary and drainage purposes, or either or both thereof, with outlets, cesspools, manholes, catch basins, flush tanks and all other sewer appurtenances necessary for the comfort, convenien health and well -being of the City of Caldwell; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer of the City of Caldwell has prepared and filed with the City Clerk of said City of Caldwell, Idaho, which said plans and specifications have been presented to the Mayor and City Council and approved; and WHEREAS, it is desirable to invite bide for the construction of said improvements, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved and ordered by. the Mayor and Council of the City of galdwell, Idaho Section 1. That the plans and specifications heretofore prepared by the City Engineer and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Caldwell, for the construction of certain improvements authorized in sai. Local Inprovemerit District No. 33 of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, for the purpose of constructing in said district improvements consisting of suitable sewers, ditches, drains, conduits and channels for sanitary and drainage purposes, or either or both thereof, with outlets, cesspools, manholes, catch basins, flush tanks, septic tanka and all other sewer appurtenances necessary for the comfort, convenience, health and well-being of the City of Caldwell, be and the same hereby areapproved. Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby ordered to prepare and let invitations for bids and publish the same in The News- Tribune, official newspaper of the Citr of Caldwell, on January 22, 1955, January 29, 1955, and February 5, 1955, calling for the opening of said bids at the City Hall on February 7, 1955, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P. 11. in accordance with Section 50 -2936 of the Idaho Code. Upon Roll Call those voting in the affirmative were: Rlomquist, Burrell, Eggers, and Bettis. Negative; None. Absent and not voting: Weick and Eldredge. Thereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. Councilman Bettis informed the Council the Christian Church had requested permission to place signs in partings giving location of church. The ILayor stated he would contact the %nisterial Association of Caldwell and inform them signs in parki.ngs were prohibited by city ordinance. C. W.. awry, representing the Golf Board of Control and Del Jones discussed proposed plans for enlarging the Golf Club House. The Mayor recommended the Golf Doard ascertain the appro:d.mate cost of the proposed enlargement of the Golf Club House andreport back to the Council. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Blo^.ri st, seconded by Councilman Eggers that Cnunril adlo•.+rn. Motion carried. Mayor. City Clerk. - I ! JI � 1 I J� COUNCIL CHAMBERS JADRJAR.Y 24th, 1955 7. P. M. I I I u 7I j ,'' /y - y The Council met pursuant to call and acknowledgment of notice in the following forme CALL AND ACKN07JLEDGE€-A?JT OF NOTICE We, the undersigned ?.cayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do each hereby acknowledge notice of a special meeting of said City Council to be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P. id. on the 24th day of January, 1955 for the transaction of all business in connection with the following object: Duscussion on Fluoriation of Water, whic'n object was presented to each of the undersigned in writing, WITITESS our signatures this 24th day of January 1955. i nor. uncLlman ounci Mayor Jaen C. Smith presiding. Upon Roll Call the following Councilmen answered present: L. E. Burrell, Adolph Eggers, Ernest Weick, L. P. Eldredge and J. M. Bettis. Absent: Fran Blomquist. The Mayor informed the Council the meeting was called to discuss fluoridation of Caldwell's drinking water. The matter of donating one day's receipts from Parking Meters to the March of Dimes was brought to the attention of the C ouncil. Moved by Iffeick, seconded by Eggers that one day's receipts from Parking Meters be donated to the March of Dimes, provided, it meets vrith the approval of the City Attorney. Upon Roll call it appeared the motion vras unanimously carried. L. J. Peterson, H. C. Clare, Dr. Gerald, P. Larsen and C. J. Hanmuond, representing the Idaho De- partment of Public Health, Dr. Roberts "Wanda, President of the Southwest Idaho District Dental Society, re- presenting Caldwell's Dentists and a number of citizens met with the Mayor and Council to dicuss fluoridatioi of Caldwell's drinking water. A sound picture was shown by Mr. Clare depicting the value of fluorine in drinking rrater. Mr. Peterson state that fluoridation of drinking water was recom ended by the Department of Public Health. Dr. Wands and Dr. Larsen discuss -d fluoridation of drinking water as a public health measure for prevention of tooth decay in children. Mr. Clare gave the following estimated cost of Fluoridation for Caldwell. ESTIMATED COST OF FLUORIDATION FOR CALDWEZL January 21, 1955 Estimated cost is based on four wells in sercice and 600,000,000 gallons of water weed per year. Weighted average fluoride concentration of present water supply is 0.5 ppm. Equipment Required- 4 volumetric dry feeders ® $1400 $ 5,600 Tasc, such as gloves, mask & testing equipment 200 Total Equipment 5,t3oo Chemicals Required Each million gallons of water will req 7 pounds of sodium silks fluoride to bring concentra: of fluoride to approximately 1.0 ppm. Assuming cost of chemical is 12$ per pound, F. 0. B. Caldwell, cost of chemical will bet 7 x .12 x 600 — 4504.00 per year equipment amortized over 10 year period: Yearly cost of equipment $ 580. Total cost of chemical 504. YEARLY COST WTAL 4 104 r �q5 Assuming 12,300 persons, coat per person per year: 1� .. Mayor Smith informed the delegation some expression from citizens should be obtained before ary Council action would be taken on fluoridation of Caldwell'a water and recommended that Civic Clubs of Cal jibe contacted on this matter. Councilman Eldredge recom -anded parallel parking on Arthur Street between Kimball and Ninth. This matter was referred to the Chief of Police. There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by Councilman Burrell, seconded by C ounci lman Eldredge that b ouncil adjourn. Motion carried. Mayor. City G lerk. COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 31, 1955 8:0o P. M. The Council met pursuant to can and acknowledgment of notice in the following form: CALL AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF YOTICE We, the undersigned Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do each hereby acknowledge notice of a special meeting of said City Council to be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 8:00 o +clock P. M. on the 31st day of January, 1955 for the transaction of all business in connection with the following object: Report on Engineering Survey of Sewage Collection and Treatment, which object was submitted to each of the undersigned in writing. WITNESS our signatures this 319t, day of January, 1955. pan , ci lman `' uncilb an CouncC Councilman - Mayor Jason C. Smith presiding. Upon Roll Call the following Councilmen answered present: Fran Blomquist, L. E. Burrell, Adolph Eggers, Ernest Weick and L. P. Eldredge. Absent: J. M. Bettis. Jerry Johnson of Nampa was present and stated he wished to lease city owned property located at Kimball Avenue and Free,�ort Street for a Root Beer Drive In. This matter v:as referred to the City Attorney. Earl Reynolds and Don Floyd representing the engineering firm of Cornell, Howell, Hayes and Merry — field presented their report on an engineering study of sewage. collection and treatment for Caldwell which was authorized by the Mayor and Council September loth, 1953. The report was summarized as follows: Part 1. Existing Sewage Collection System - Part 2. Sewage Treatment Facilities. Part 3. Financial Analysis. Part h. Conclusions and Recommendations. An Appendix of Detailed Charts. The report was examined by the Mayor and Council and ordered placed on file in the office of the city Clerk. The Mayor stated the citizens of Caldwell would have to vote in favor of a bond issue before actionl. J J �jcould be taken on a Sewage Disposal Plant.