HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-02city council minutesBOOK 50
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 02, 2009
7:00 P.M.
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The Mayor asked everyone to stand for the invocation given by Dale Peterson the Caldwell LDS Church
and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Oates, Hopper,
Callsen, Dakan (via phone), and Sobba.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor acknowledged Mrs. Jackson, American Government teacher from Caldwell High School.
She asked her students to introduce themselves.
The Mayor presented a plaque to Councilman Hopper for his involvement on the Valley Regional
Transit Board for the past five years.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to amend the agenda under the Consent Calendar by
amending Item #8 to read: "Approve request for contingency funds in the amount of $5,978 to fund
the Caldwell's Senior Van."
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for approval by Members of the
City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 28 -09 accepting a Quitclaim Deed from Jacksons Food Stores, Inc., a
Nevada Corporation, for public right -of -way along 10"' Avenue;
2. Approve Resolution No. 29 -09 accepting an Easement for domestic water and sanitary sewer main
lines from BV Legacy Falls, LLC.;
3. Approve Resolution No. 30 -09 authorizing the execution of the Animal Control Agreement with
Canyon County;
4. Approve Resolution No. 31 -09 authorizing the execution of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with Dennis Cannon, Caldwell Redevelopment Contractor;
5. Approve Resolution No. 3209 accepting an amendment to Article 25 — Uniform Allowance &
Specifications ofthe Collective Bargaining Agreement with LA.F.F. Local #1821;
6. Approve Resolution No. 33 -09 accepting an amendment to Resolution 12 -03, regarding the City
of Caldwell's street banners;
7. Approve Resolution No. 34 -09 accepting an award of bid for the Caldwell Airport Terminal
Building from Stock Construction Management Services in the amount of $1,400,000.00;
8. Approve the request for contingency funds, not to exceed $5,978 to fund the Caldwell's Senior
Van. [amended]
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to accept the Consent Calendar as amended.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
(PUBLIC HEARING [LEGISLATIVE]: CASE NO. OA- 107 -08 A REQUEST BY THE
CALDWELL PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 11 OF CITY CODE TO REPLACE THE EXISTING
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WITH A NEW SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE)
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to continue the public hearing to the Regular City
Council Meeting to be held on March 2, 2009 per the request of the applicant.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
(FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS)
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Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the
amount of $742,794.47 for the pay period ending January 29, 2009 and a net payroll in the amount of
$339,474.38 for the pay period ending January 17, 2009.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $742,794.47
represented by check numbers 58136 through 58397 and the total payroll in the amount of $339,474.38
presented by check numbers 16863 through 16911 and direct deposits be accepted, payments
approved, and vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
Councilman Callsen reported that he had attended the meeting with the City Department Heads and the
Mayor concerning budgetary matters. He expressed appreciation to City Department Heads for their
diligence in executing wise budgetary decisions.
Councilman Hopper noted that he recently met with legislators concerning transportation needs.
Councilman Blacker reported that City staff is working to initiate a plan to curtail the use of private e-
mail use within the City and an archive storage plan for e -mail accounts.
Councilman Sobba reported that he recently attended the going away ceremony for Dave Young as the
Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
The Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference is planned for June 17 -19, 2009. Registrations are
now being accepted.
The Mayor distributed the State Legislative Manual packet to Council members for their perusal.
He reported on the current budget meeting held with the appointed officials. He noted that the City of
Caldwell has been extremely conservative in formulating budgetary projections over the past years.
He expressed appreciation to Council and City staff for their wise budget management procedures.
The Mayor presented his annual report to include his activity of committees served on and hours
dedicated to the position.
The Core Area Steering Committee Meeting will be held on February 4 at Ripley Dorn in their
conference room.
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will be holding their first annual Valentine's Day Banquet —
on Friday, February 13' at the Center of the Art. Tickets are available at City Hall for $25 per couple.
The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17'
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67 -2345, SUBSECTION 1 (C)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY ACQUISITION)
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to convene into an Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
pursuant to provisions of Idaho Code 67 -2345, Subsection 1(c) for the purpose of discussing land
acquisition.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker. Those voting no:
none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to reconvene into regular session.
Those voting yes: Unanimous.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Those voting yes: unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVED AS written THIS 17` DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009.
Mayor
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
ATTEST:
City Clerk