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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-01city council minutesBook 24 Page 29 REGULAR MEETING February 1, 1983 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. The Mayor requested that everyone stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Raymond, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, and Cowles. Absent: L. Carter. (APPROVA1, OF MINUTES) Councilman Cowles stated that he would like to make one correction in the minutes from the January 18, 1983, Regular City Council Meeting. This correction was in the Committee Reports with regard to the statement with regard to the Supreme Court ruling which should read that the City does not have to pay the claims. It was then MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Mallea that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 18, 1983, be approved as corrected, and the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 25, 1983, be approved as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to bring anything before the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda. Since there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (AWARD BIDS FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT) Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would report with regard to the bids opened at the last Regular City Council Meeting for the Agricultural Chemicals and the :Rotary Mower for the Parks Department. She informed the City Council that she met with the Parks and Recreation Department and the bid for the Agricultural Chemicals will go to the Snake River Chemicals who were the lowest bidder. It was then MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Betts that the bid for the Agricultural Chemicals for the Parks Department be awarded to the low bidder, Snake River Chemicals, Inc. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Mallea also stated that it was the decision of the Parks and Recreation representatives and of the Bid Committee that the only rotary mower to meet specifications was the Hustler Mower. Although the other bid was for less, it did not meet specifications. It was then MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Betts that the Hustler Rotary mower from Boyd Martin be awarded the bid. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (CATERING PERMITS) Book 24 Page 30 The City Clerk presented two Catering Permits for approval. Both were to be catered by The Corral and both at the Eagle's Lodge, one on the 4th and 5th of February and the other on the 11th and 12th of February. The Chief of Police submitted his approval and the fee was paid to the office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that the two Catering Permits as presented by the City Clerk be approved. MOT1,ON CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Council-woman Mallea said that she had discussed with the Citv Engineer the possibility of using the DeWills lot for the parking of ball teams this summer which would relieve the pressure on Paynter. It was felt that Paynter was a terrible traffic hazard during the ballgames and she would request that the Mayor look into this possibility. If this enforcement was started now, it could help the situation before it got out of hand. Paynter could be posted and police it for a couple of months and encourage the participants to park in - the lot. Councilwoman Mallea also informed the City Council that Crime Stoppers would meet the next morning. The Basques would like for the Mayor to -thank the Police Department for the tremendous job of law enforcement during the Basque Ball. They would also request that the Mayor thank Betty Adams for her participation. Councilman J. Carter reported that the Airport Commission would be meeting on Thursday at Noon. He also questioned the City Engineer as to the progress on the Chicago right of way. The City Engineer discussed this with the City Council. Also discussed at some length was the Airport and the problems involved. Councilman Raymond questioned the City Engineer as to what the next step to be taken by the City with regard to the closure of Fourth Avenue. Mr. Redmond said that the motion made at the last Meeting gave them the latitude to do whatever has to be done. The City Council has to adopt findings in detail; a little more than what was stated at that time. For example, from the testimony given the findings have to be spelled out and definitely find that the closure is in the best interest of the City. once this is adopted, an Ordinance will. be prepared to vacate the street. The Department hopes to get it to the City Council before the next Regular Meeting. Councilman Raymond also asked the Mayor how the City would now proceed with the Idaho First National Bank Building with regard to the City Hall moving over there in the near future. This item was discussed at some length with Councilman Raymond stating that the City Council would like to have some input into what plans were made. It was agreed that plans or action would have to be taken as soon as possible. The Mayor appointed Councilman Jack Carter and Councilman Jack Raymond as a Committee to work on the plans as discussed. Councilman Raymond further said - that they would talk with City personnel to gel, their help with gathering the needed information. It was also agreed that the first step was to determine who would, in fact, move to the Bank Building or if it would be leased to someone else or if the Police Department would be moved into the Bank Building. Councilman Raymond also asked the Mayor if there was a current report as to what was being spent at this time at the Police Department with regard to remodeling and etc. The Mayor answered that there was not, but he would guarantee that it was being held within the budget. This item was discussed at some length with concern expressed that perhaps - there was money being spent out of the remodeling budget that was not. addressing the safety items first. Requested was that a report be given from the Police Chief Book 24 Page 31 as to what has been done, what has been expended out of his R. and M. Building, and some kind of an idea as to what needs to be done to make the building meet the safety requirements and the timetable involved. The Mayor was requested to submit the questions of concern to the Chief of Police and ask him to reply. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor stated that he would like to have the City Council give consideration to adopting the Personnel Training Policy. All of them received copies of this Policy, but the mayor did not believe that the Policy was actually adopted. MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Raymond that this Policy on Personnel Training be adopted into the Personnel. Policy. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor also informed the City Council that he had an application for a Pool License submitted by Becky Betts for one pool table at the El Nido Lounge at 3719 Cleveland Boulevard. The Chief of Police was aware of this request and had no objections and. the fee was paid to the Office of the City Cleric. MOVED by Cowles, SECONDER by Raymond that approval be given for this . pool license as requested. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at B-39 p.m. APPROVED AS 1983. ATTEST: written THIS 15th DAY OF Peb. .�.,, WIN