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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-01city council minutesBook 29 REGULAR MEETING February 1, 1.983 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cowles. Page 20 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. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Winder to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 18, 1988, and the Special City Council. Meeting of January 25, 1988, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIOU) Mr. Paul Woods, Pastor of the Church of God, located at 14th and Denver Street in Caldwell., was recognized by the Mayor. Pastor Woods addressed the Mayor and Council stating his concerns regarding the canal at 14th and Denver Street. His request at this time was for the City to give consideration to tiling the canal. It was an eyesore as well as causing other more serious problems. The Pastor handed a printout to each of the Council members outlining the problems and objectives for tiling the omen canal. Mr. Woods further commented that the Golden Gate Irrigation District owns and maintains the canal, but it was the City's responsibility to assess the tax for the water. In talking to the Golden Gate District, they said that they would pay for half of the tiling costs. The estimate for that job was between five and six thousand dollars. The City Engi.neez c:- )lained that Golden Gate receives water _ through some of the City's ditches. It has been a debate as to whose jurisdiction the ditch comes under for some time. Mr. Redmond stated that he thought the City should do a little more research on the problem. After discussion, it was determined that the City Engineer would report back to the City Council concerning why and to what extent the City should be involved. As there was no one else who cared to address the City Council., the Mayor declared that they would continue with Old Business. OLD BUSINESS (SECOND READING OF BILL NUMBER FOUR PERTAINING TO PARKING IN DOWNTOWN AREA) Mayor Cowles stated that this was to be the second reading of Bill 44 pertaining to the parking in the downtown area. He then asked the Chief of Police if he had any comments with regard to this Bill. Chief Sobba said that he submitted a letter to the Mayor and Council concerning the designated low parking areas as follows: I have studied the downtown parking and would like to recommend the .following areas to be designated low use parking areas under the proposed new parking ordinance. Book 29 Page 21 1. Both sides of Arthur between 5th and 6th. 2. test side of 9th between railroad and Main Street. 3. East side of 6th Street between Blaine and Arthur, 4. Both sides of 6th between Main and Arthur. Two individuals from the audience, Camilo Lopez and Gerald Schroder, addressed the Mayor and City Council with their concerns regarding the handicapped parking in the downtown area. Councilman Winder read Bill No. 4 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE XI OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, REGARDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS: STOPPING; STANDING; PARKING BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 26 PERTAINING TO DOWNTOWN PARKING; A NEW SECTION 27 PERTAINING TO SPECIAL PERMIT; A NEW SECTION 28 PERTAINING TO FIRE SCHEDULE; AND A NEW SECTION 29 PERTAININIG TO FAILURE TO PAY PARKING VIOLATIONS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Councilman Winder asked the Chief of Police if provision has been made for the residents who live in the downtown area who need on street parking. The Chief answered that the plan was to give them a sticker. At this time, there was only two or three oeople who live in the downtown area. The Mayor declared that this would be considered the second reading of Bill No. 4. The Bill would be on the Agenda for the next Regular Council Meeting for the third and last reading. (THIRD READING OF BILL NUMBER ONE PERTAINING TO BUILDING OFFICIAL) Mayor Cowles read bill No. 1 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 11, TITLE I, SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, PERTAINING TO BUILDING OFFICIAL, AND ADD A NEW CHAPTER 11, TITLE I, SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 12 REGARDING BUILDING OFFICIAL AND BUILDING REGULATIONS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The Mayor explained that all of the changes in this Bill as requested by the Council members have been accomplished and he would ask for final action on this Bill. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins that Bill No. 1 be read by title only for the three readings. Roll call vote, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins that Bill No. 1 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1771. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder, Houchins, -- Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (THIRD READING OF BILL NUMBER TWO - SALE OF LIQUOR DURING MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS) Councilman Raymond read this Bill by title only as follows: Book 29 Page 22 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14, TITLE IV, SECTION (A) 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, PERTAINING TO LIQUOR BY DELETING CERTAIN LANGUAGE REGARDING HOURS OF SALE: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Councilman Raymond further commented that the first reading was on January 4, 1988, and the second reading on January 18, 1988. The purpose of the change in the Code was to eliminate that portion of the City Code stating that no liquor shall be sold, offered for sale, given away, or consumed upon any licensed premises during any day of a Municipal Election for the election of officers, until after the time when the polls are closed. This amendment to the City Code was requested by the bar operators in the City of Caldwell. The other cities in the area - - -- allow the sale of liquor as well as beer during these hours; therefore, the operators in Caldwell have been at a disadvantage. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Winder that Bill No. 2 be read by title only for the three readings. 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. 2 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1772. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, and Straight. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (RESOLUTION - AGREEMENT WITH IDA -ORE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION) The City Engineer, Ron Redmond, explained to the City Council the purpose of this Agreement. The City of Caldwell was fortunate to receive a $350,000.00 Community Development Block Grant for purposes of installing storm drainage, street access, water and sewer to the Kit area. The combined project is actually a little over $700,000.00 with 5350,000.00 from the State and approximately $350,000.00 from the City. Some of the Grants have certain stipulations in the form of job creation to make sure that the Davis Bacon and other proper environmental clearances are followed. This Agreement was with Ida -Ore group to proceed with the environmental to make sure that the City pursues the Grant in the proper manner. The amount of the contract was $200,000.00. The Mayor asked Councilman Jarboe to read the Resolution as follows: RESOLUTIO N TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN 'THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND IDA -ORE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION. DE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Caldwell be, and the same hereby are, authorized to execute that certain agreement. attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Ida -Ore Planning and Development Association for the purpose of administering the Kit Manufacturing Co. Community Block Grant. MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Raymond that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of the Agreement with Ida -Ore. Book 29 Page 23 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION - AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY ENGINEERS) Mir. Redmond, the City Engineer, informed the Mayor and City Council that this was a Letter Agreement to hire Montgomery Engineers on an hourly rate to assist the City in designing a new heat exchanger unit for the digester out at the Treatment Plant. Montgomery Engineers have been involved recently in an evaluation of the City's Treatment Plant in order to prepare a facilities plan update. In their invest igatiorss, they found problems that need immediate attention at the Treatment Plant. The City needs to quickly resolve the problems that have been identified; primarily a weak heat exchanger, Hopefully, handling the problems readily will avoid possible bigger problems .later. Maintaining the heat exchanger in good condition also keeps the boiler in good condition and the combined cost of the two could possibly be a quarter of a million dollars. It was Mr. Redmond's recommendation that the City :Hove ahead to prevent any further problems. Councilman Houchins read the Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND MONTGOMERY ENGINEERS. 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 agreement: attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Montgomery Engineers for the purpose of work at the Treatment Plant. MOVED by Winder, SECONDED by Houchins that the Resolution be approved authorizing the execution of the Agreement with Montgomery Engineers. Councilwoman Mallea pointed out for the benefit of the audience that this was not a local firm. The City does try to deal with local people, but this was a specific problem requiring a particular skill. Therefore, the City had to use the firm qualified to handle the problem. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, Straight, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (PRESENTATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE SHANNAHAN CONTRACT) Mayor Cowles asked that Councilman Raymond read the Resolution authorizing the execution of this amendment as follows: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND DONALD R. SHANNAHAN AND NELSIE ANN SHANNAHAN. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Caldwell, and the same hereby are, authorized to execute that certain agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Donald R. Shannahan and Nelsie Ann Shannahan for the purpose of modifying contract dated December 31, 1986. Book 29 Page 24 Councilman Raymond explained that this amendment was in reference to a sale of City property to the Shannahans. This amendment will alter the terms of final payment of that Contract extending partial payment to one year at an interest rate of nine percent. The City Attorney prepared the documents and has given his approval. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Straight that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of this agreement to modify the contract of December 31, 1985, Councilman Jarboe expressed his concern as to exactly why this alteration was being made. The only response he was able to determine was that the Shannahans asked for this alteration, but gave no reasons. It was not the way he would typically do business and therefore, he did not think it was a good idea to alter just based upon a :request to do so. The Mayor then asked for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Winder, HOUChins, Mallea, and Straight. Those voting no: Jarboe. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST FOR A FINAL DECISION ON THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH McGARVINS) The Mayor asked that Councilman Raymond give a brief description of this item. Councilman. Raymond explained that the City received a letter from Jim McGarvin of McGarvin Construction requesting lease of a piece of City property adjacent to his business. In discussing this with the City Engineer, it was found that construction of a water drain line across the City property wouldtake place sometime in the early summer. It seemed inappropriate at this time to pursue a lease agreement and then have to go in and tear tip the ground to put in a drain line. It was Councilman Raymond's recommendation that the Mayor respond to Mr. McGarvin and let him know that the City will consider this lease agreement following completion of the storm drain through the property. Mayor Cowles stated that he would communicate with Mr. McGarvin if this was the Council's desire. All members of the Council agreed to this arrangement. Councilwoman Mallea commented that she would ask that the Mayor inform Mr. McGarvin that the City will enter into an agreement after the construction. (RESOLUTIONS FOR AGREEMENTS WITH C. A. "SKIP" SMYSER AND RICHARD HARRIS) The Mayor requested that Councilman Winder read the Resolution to authorize the execution of the Agreement with Richard A. Harris as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND RICHARD A. HARRIS, ATTORNEY AT LAW. 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 agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set Forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Richard A. Harris, an Attorney at Law. It was MOVED by Winder, SECONDED by Houchins to pass the Resolution as presented authorizing the execution of the agreement with Richard Harris to handle the misdemeanors within the City limits. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, Straight, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. Book 29 Page 25 MOTION CARRIED Mayor Cowles then asked that Councilwoman Mallea read the following Resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement with Mr. Smyser: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND CHARLES A. SMYSER, ATTORNEY AT LACE. 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 agreement: attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Charles A. Smyser, an Attorney at Law. Councilwoman Mallea further commented that in addition to this Resolution, the Mayor has attached two letters and made them a part of the Agreement, The letters were as follows: Our watts line number continues to be 1 (800)762 -4645. It shall remain the same. This letter is to update you as to the status of our Caldwell Office. We will be located at 809 Dearborn next to Shorb Printing. Our Caldwell telephone number will be 459 -0626. The lines were put in on today's date and as soon as I purchase two (2) telephones, we will be in business. The furniture is to be delivered no later than Monday and then hopefully we will be able to do some decorating and have it ready to entertain business. We look forward to serving the City from our new office location. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. s/ C. A. "Skip" Smyser MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Jarboe that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of the .Agreement and that the two letters be contained as part of the agreement. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION ON THE SPECIFICATIONS AT THE CEMETERY PROPERTY - RON REDMOND) The City Engineer, Ron Redmond, explained that the City has a small two bedroom house located on Cemetery property located at the intersection of Savannah and Forth Illinois. It was the intent of the Council to try to make improvements so the house would be habitable. The intent was to then lease the house deriving some revenue. Mr. Redmond further stated that the Building Inspector, the Electrical and Plumbing Inspectors, and Staff met at the house to make a determination as to what had to be accomplished for it to meet code,. A list was established and it was his request that the Council allow him to solicit quotes from local contractors. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Straight that the Engineering Department be authorized to go to local contractors for quotes on items as presented. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor asked that the City Engineer bring the information back to the City Council in a couple of weeks. Book 29 Page 26 (REQUEST FOR A DECISION ON REFIAB FORECLOSURE) The Mayor requested that the Finance Officer discuss this item on the Agenda. Mrs. Talley explained at some length with regard to a foreclosure sale on one of the City's rehab properties. The City holds a 2nd mortgage on this property and currently the balance owing is $11,888.16. The owners have defaulted on the City's contract and the City had started the paperwork for a foreclosure sale but hadn't progressed far enough before being notified of this one. Mr. Rainey's office has contacted the City to see if we would be interested in submitting a minimum bid ($13,5887.07 plus delinquent taxes and penalties) for the purchase of the property. This would then make the City's investment in the property over — $25,000, but then the City would have the option to sell it on the open market to hopefully recoup the money or put it to some City use. The house is located at 608 Galveston There was considerable discussion pertaining to this issue particularly how the program was instigated and the purpose of the grant originally. It was then MOVED by Raymond, and SECONDED by Winder that the City not get involved in the bidding process on the foreclosure. MOTION CARRIED (PRESENTATION OF PLAT FOR LHN TOWNHOUSE) The Planning and Zoning Director, Mrs. Robison, presented the following recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the L.H.N. Townhouses L.H.N. Townhouse is a replat of Lots 13, 14 and 15, Elocic 104, Goandu Addition, and is a 75 x 120 foot building site on the north corner of the intersection of Grant Street and Ninth Avenue generally across from the Fairview Golf Course. The owner, Loris Navis, plans to remove the existing single family residence and to construct a common party wail duplex. Platting allows the two units to be sold as separate ownerships. The plat is being considered as a short plat (preliminary and final combined) as all of the improvements and uti- lities are in place. Under 6 -1 -4F of the zoning regulations, approval must be given by the City in order to divide ownership of individual residential units having common party walls. Established procedure allows this approval to be given by the Planning and Zoning Commission by the granting of a special permit. A public hearing was held by the Commission at their regular meeting January 21 and a special use permit granted subject to the filing of a plat and protective covenants /homeowner's association documents setting forth any common ground and common interests to be shared by the individual owners. The plat was reviewed subsequent to the granting of the permit and a recommendation is being forwarded to the City Council for approval of the plat. A set of the documents will have to be submitted before City officials execute the final plat. Mrs. Robison further stated that: she did receive a set of protective covenants. The property is in the City's irrigation district which needs to be included in the protective covenant. There will be a common sewer connection and the maintenance will be shared by the owners. The duplexes will have separate water meters. The Planning and Zoning Commission has granted a special use permit for the duplex and recommending that it be approved by the Council. Mrs. Robison did suggest that approval be subject to receipt of the final protective covenant which will be filed with the plat. Book 29 Page 27 MOVED by Gunder, SECONDED by Raymond that the City Council accept the plat as presented with the stipulations as designated by the Planning and Zoning Director. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Winder, Houchins, Mallea, Jarboe, Straight, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (PRESENTATION OF POLICY ON BIDDING AND AGENDA FORMAT BY COUNCILMAN WINDER AND COUNCILMAN JARBOE) The Mayor stated that during a recent Council Meeting, there was a lengthy discussion regarding how to handle certain items on the Agenda. Councilman Jarboe and Councilman Winder were requested to bring back to the Council their recommendation as to how to proceed. Councilman hinder reported that they did spend considerable time discussing the issue. It was their recommendation that the City Council adopt a Consent Calendar provision which would require passing an Ordinance to establish the policy to guide the Council. This Consent Calendar would basically contain those items of business that are routine, are not thought to be controversial, or contested by any ?Herber of the Council. if there was a Council member who had a concern about an item on this Calendar, he would simply request that it be withdrawn from the Calendar and discussed during the Regular Agenda. It was hopeful that this adoption would speed up the procedures_ Examples of items to be included on this Consent Calendar would be approval of the minutes, appointments, second readings of bills. One motion would apply to all of the items listed on the Consent Calendar. Councilman Jarboe emphasized that if there was any objection to any of ci.o items being on the Consent Calendar, that particular item would be pulled off the Consent Calendar and included on the Regular Agenda. It was also pointed out that audience participation will be allowed before the Consent Calendar is presented. In this way, if anyone from the audience cares to address anything on the Consent Calendar, they will be given the opportunity to speak. It was then MOVED by Jarboe SECONDED by winder to suspend the rule requiring that a Bill be read at three separate times and that the Bill be read by title only for the one reading. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Jarboe then read Bill No. 5 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO EXPEDITE THE PUBLIC BUSINESS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF A CONSENT CALENDAR. MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Gunder that Bill No. 5 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1775. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Jarboe further stated that in regard to the current policy involving departmental bidding practices, he would MOVE and it was SECONDED by Winder that henceforth the bidding policy of the City of Caldwell be that those Departments who have Boole 29 Page 28 requested and received through the budgeting process consent to purchase items utilizing a bidding methodology shall be empowered to ask for said bids without prior consent of the City Council and it shall, however, be the responsibility of the City Clerk to furnish a copy of each Department's intention to go to bid to each Council member prior to each item being let. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Jarboe, Straight, Raymond, Winder, Houchins, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION ON THE WOOD STOVE ORDINANCE) The Mayor explained that the wood Stove Ordinance was included on the Agenda for discussion only. All members of the Council received copies of the proposed Bill and were asked to give it some study. Mayor Cowles further said that he felt it was important for the City of Caldwell to be responsible for an obligation to clean up the air, but he also did not feel entirely comfortable in putting more restrictions on the people in the valley. The most important aspect is to educate the general. public as to the problems. Councilman Winder commented that he had some concerns about the proposed Ordinance. Not one person has approached him and requested that the Council adopt this Bill. Mr. Winder stated that it was basically an effort on the part of government to provide an incentive to people and he thought the people in the Valley were intelligent enough to make decisions that were in the long range interest of the public without being told. He was not against clean air, but thought that rather than just taking up the wood stove portion of the Bill the Council should consider all aspects of clean air including auto, dirt, dust, agriculture and whatever contributes to bad air. If the Council was willing to do this, he was certainly willing to consider this as part of that overall consideration. After discussion, it was agreed that the Bill would be considered further at a later date. (CATERING PERMIT) Mayor Cowles presented a Catering Permit requested by Northwest Foods for a function at the College of Idaho on the 6th of February. The Chief of Police has given his approval and the fee has been paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Jarboe that approval be given for the Catering Permit as presented. MOTION CARRIED (RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMEN'T'S TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION) The following letter was read by the Mayor: The Caldwell Parks and Recreation Commission nominated Priscilla Grant and Marylou Limbago as their choices as new Commissioners to replace LeAnn Simmons and Dave Gipson whose terms have expired. The Commission attempts to keep a balance of female and male members. There is only one -- current female member so these! two choices will help that balance. Priscilla has small. children and has been very involved in Recreation in the past. Marylou is a public school teacher at Van Buren School. The Parks and Recreation Department presented Dave Gipson and LeAnn Simmons wiht engraved desk pieces for close to ten years of service to the community. Book 29 Page 29 MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins to accept the Mayor 's recommendation for appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MOTION CARRIED Councilman winder commented that he served as the Council liaison from April through December. During that period of time, he did not participate in any Commission meetings. If the Commission plans to meet and establish policies to guide the Director of Parks and Recreation, he would favor the appointments. If it was simply a Commission existing in name only, the time was being wasted of those on the Commission= as well as the City Council. Councilman Raymond stated that he has suggested that the Commission meet on a more regular basis. Be did not think it was the fault of the Staff in not notifying everyone. It was also a compliment to the Staff that the Commission doesn't feel they have to get together often. The Mayor assured Councilman winder that he would discuss this with the Director of Parks and Recreation. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman Raymond informed the City Council that bids were opened that day for the pool cover and it was the recommendation O F the Darks and Recreation Department to accept the lowest bid from Crown Aquatics of Tri- Cities, lashington, in tike amount of $11,235.32. Other bids received were from Lincoln Equipment in Portland and William and Smith Associates in Bothel, Washington and also another firm out of Indianapolis, Indiana. There was not a local bidder, but the low bid was well within the amount budgeted for this purchase. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by ?-cinder that the low bid from Crown Aquatics in the amount of $11,235.32 be accepted. MOTIO14 CARRIED Councilwoman Mallea reported that she attended the Friends of the Library meeting. They have asked the City to develope a plan for parking in case it does become available. The group was also waiting for a report from the Engineering Department to ascertain if they can afford carpeting. /project Councilman Jarboe informed Council that an update from the Economic Development /was available at this time. He also reported that a recent meeting between the Caldwell and Nampa Golf Board was held, it was successful., and there will be a follow up. Councilman Raymond stated that he attended the dinner of the Mutual Aid Fire Association for the Valley in Nampa on Friday night. It was well attended and a positive meeting„ (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) Mayor Cowles reported to the Council. that he attended a luncheon with Mr. Norman and three gentlemen from China. They were very interested in the mink farm as well as Rocky Mountain Fur Company. The City Engineer was recognized by the Mayor and stated that he would ask for permission from the Council to advertise for bids for Kit Avenue Project; the Block Grant. This was not a budgeted item, but they needed to proceed as soon as possible. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins that permission be given to the City Engineer to bid out the Kit Avenue Project as requested. Boole 29 MOTION CARRIED Page 30 Mr. Bennie Peacock was recognized by the Mayor and expressed his concern with regard to those people who do not clean up their property. The Mayor advised any citizen with this problem to file a complaint if every other effort has been made to rectify the problem. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 16th CLAY OF February / 1988. -- ?,i 'r Mayor / g , .q ^ uncilpersonn ^ C u�ncilperson C ic'1n� Councilp son Councilperson ATTEST: Clerk City Clr_rk