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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-03city council minutesBook 27 REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1986 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cowles. Page 26 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, Carter, Marcus, and Marmon. Absent: Mallea, (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Marmon to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of January 20, 1986, and the Regular City Council Meeting of January 27, 1986, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) Mayor Cowles informed the audience that it was always the responsibility of City Government to hear concerns the public might have. Therefore, the first item addressed at each meeting was to ask if there was anyone present who cared to discuss an item with the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda. Jerry Timmons, a property owner at Rio Vista Acres, was recognized by the Mayor and discussed his concerns about the possibility of Caldwell becoming a site for a maximum security prison. He had petitions with approximately 1,500 signatures that he intended to submit to the State. The Mayor informed Mr. Timmons and others in the audience who were concerned that there was to be a public hearing regarding the maximum security facility on Thursday, February 6th, 7:30 o.m, at Jewett Auditorium. Leo Holmes, 12th and Main in Caldwell was recognized and stated that since he moved to Caldwell, he has noted that many people park on any side of the street, pull out in front of others, and he was concerned that a serious accident was going to happen within the City of Caldwell. He suggested that the Police Department announce that as of a certain time, tickets will be given for these offenses. In a City where he lived in California, this procedure was followed and the problem was solved immediately. Art Honey was then recognized and informed the audience that he had done a great deal of research both for and against the maximum security facility. He would be present at the hearing on Thursday to report his findings. Several others including Scott Elliott, Linda Patterson, and Reed Taylor also addresed the City Council regarding the maximum security facility. The Mayor and City Council explained that no decision has been made at this time. The City of Caldwell was only under consideration. The Chamber of Commerce and Caldwell Unlimited were the two agencies exploring the possibility of this facility being in Caldwell. OLD BUSINESS Boob 27 Pace, 27 (DISCUSSION REGARDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEASE) The Mayor stated that two weeks ago the City Council discussed this lease. The City Attorney was advised as to several changes that the Council members felt should be made. This information was forwarded on to the City Attorney after which he revised the Lease Agreement. These copies have been distributed to the City Council members with the Attorney's request that the Council again review it and if it: is to their satisfaction, the Agreement will be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce for their input. The Mayor then asked what the desire of the Council was at this time. Councilman Raymond said that it appeared to him that the concerns discussed by the Council. were answered by the City Attorney and seemed to be satisfactory. However, he felt that before sending the Agreement back to the City Attorney, Councilwoman Mallea should be allowed to state her opinion as she was the Councilperson registering concerns. Councilman Carter further said that he would like to have a copy of the minutes from the Chamber of Commerce where they authorized the Executive Director to enter into this Agreement. The Mayor then declared that no official action would be taken at this time. NEW BUSINESS (BILL, NO. 4 - REPEAL GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE) The Mayor explained that the City Council made every attempt to comply to the law with regard to passing the Ordinance for the Gas Franchise with Intermountain Gas. This Franchise only occurs every thirty years. After passage of the Ordinance, it was brought to the City's attention that: the Bill has to be published in the paper for public knowledge thirty days before the Bill is presented to the City Council for action. It was therefore necessary to repeal the Ordinance that was passed, publish it in the paper, and then bring it back to the City Council for action_ Bill No. 4 was to be presented to the City Council at this time which would repeal Bill No. 3, Ordinance No. 1718 passed on the 20th of January, 1986. The Mayor then requested that Councilman Raymond read the Bill in full as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL BILL NO. 3, ORDINANCE NO. 1718. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of Caldwell, Idaho, County of Canyon, State of Idaho: Section 1. That Bill No. 3, Ordinance No. 1718 passed on January 20, 1986, be repealed. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication according to law. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter to suspend the rule requiring that a Bill. be read at three separate days. Roll call. vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Carter, Marcus, and Marmon. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Mal lea. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that Bill No. 4 be passed and entitled Ordinance No., 1719. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Carter, Marcus, and Marmon. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Mal lea. Book 27 MOTION CARRIED (CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT) Page 28 The Mayor informed all present that Councilman Norman was no longer on the City Council as he has accepted a call from his Church to go on a Mission. He will be missed by the City of Caldwell. The Mayor further said that he had intended to make a Council appointment at this meeting, but would prefer delaying this announcement. His plans were to visit with the City Council the next week and discuss the selection so they will be unified in the choice. (BILL NO. 6 - CHANGE NUMBER OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS REQUIRED) The next item presented by the Mayor was consideration of Bill No. 6 which would change the number of City Council meetings each month. The Mayor stated that he had discussed this possibility with the Council and asked them to give it some thought. The Mayor requested that Councilman Carter read Bill No. 6 in full as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, PERTAINING TO COUNCIL BY DELETING CERTAIN LANGUAGE IN TITLE I, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4 REGARDING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of Caldwell, County of Canyon, State of Idaho: Section 1. That Chapter 5, Title I, Section 4 be amended as follows: 1 -5 -4: TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS: The Council shall hold regular sessions in the City hall on the first and third Mondays of each month at seven thirty O'clock (7:30) p.m. and on th e rth Mo e a e t h at The Mayor pointed out that passage of this Bill would eliminate the two noon meetings. The Mayor also commented that he would not ask the Council to take action at this time as he would like to give Councilwoman Mallea an opportunity to respond to this particular Bill. If the Bill was passed at a future time, the Council could call Special Meetings whenever necessary. Councilwoman Marcus informed the Mayor that Councilwoman Mallea asked her to convey to the Council the suggestion that they suspend the noon meetings for a trial period before the actual. Ordinance was approved. Councilman Raymond noted that the Mayor did have an item under Mayor's Comments to remind the Council that the meeting on the 17th would be on the 18th instead because of the President's Birthday Holiday on Monday, the 17th. He further stated that to satisfy Councilwoman Mallea's suggestion, Councilman Raymond MOVED and it was SECONDED by Marcus that the next Regular City Council meeting be held on Tuesday, February 18th, at 7 :30 p.m., but that this would not preclude any kind of emergency session for the necessary business activities. MOTION CARRIED (BID AWARDS) The Mayor requested that Gene Enebo of the Engineering Department present the bids for consideration. It was explained that the City Engineer was home ill and that Mr. Enebo, Engineering Supervisor, was filling in for Mr. Redmond. Book 27 Page 29 Mr. Enebo informed the City Council that bids were opened on Friday, January 31, 1986, on four items. The first was for a chassis for a dump truck for the beater Department. The amount budgeted for this chassis was $45,000; the low bid was $34,076.80 from Edmarks. There was also a bid for water meters for the Water Department to replace 1,100 meters. The low bid was $33,550.00 from water and Wastewater Equipment. It was the recommendation that both of these low bids be accepted. Councilman Raymond questioned as to whether there would be ample monies for the truck bed. Mr. Enebo answered that there was almost $11,000 for the bed which would be enough. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Marcus to accept the low bid for the chassis for the dump truck at $45,000 and the low bid for the water meters in the amount of $33,550.00 for the Water Department. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Enebo then presented the low bid for the hydraulic sewer cleaner for the Treatment Plant. The budgeted amount for this item was $45,000; the low bidder was Starline Equipment in the amount of $19,588.00. The recommendation was to accept the low bid. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter to accept the low bid in the amount of $19,588.00 for the hydraulic sewer cleaner for the Treatment Plant. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Enebo also stated that bids were requested for the East Canyon dill Sewer Project. Several years ago in anticipation of development, a sewer line was included when the Freeway was rebuilt off Homedale Road. There has been some interest in the sewer in that area so bids were requested. As there was such a difference in the bids, he would like to delay this bid award - until there was further communication with the City Attorney. (REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION) The Mayor stated that a letter was received by the Council President from the Parks and Recreation Director asking that LeAnne Simmons and Tim Lopez be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. It was the Mayor's recommendation that both of them be reappointed to this Commission. MOVED by Marcus, SECONDED by Raymond to accept the recommendation to reappoint LeAnne Simmons and Tim Lopez to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MOTION CARRIED (CATERING PERMIT) A Catering Permit was presented by the Mayor for The Corral to cater for the Junior Olympic Boxing to be held at the fieldhouse at the Simplot Complex on February 15, 1986. The Police Chief has given his approval and the fee has been paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Raymond to approve the Catering Permit as presented. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman Raymond reported that he attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Bruce Papapietro was again elected as the Chairman. Book 27 Page 30 Councilwoman Marcus stated that the Library Board Meeting was to be Thursday evening at the Library. Since the public hearing on the possible prison coming to Caldwell was that night as well, she had notified the Chairman that she would not be able to attend. Councilman Marmon informed the Council that Crimes toppers have scheduled their Annual meeting for the 20th of February at 7:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Police Department. Applications were still being accepted for Board of Director members. Councilman Marmon also reported that the Golf Board met that morning and they were working on a plan for a Clubhouse. Councilman Raymond reported that the Soroptimists invited him as a representative of the City to accept their donation which was to be divided between the Greenbelt Foundation and I.L.O.T. The amount for each was $690.00. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor reminded the City Council that the Ladies Golf Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 6th, at the Thoroughbred. The lunch was at noon, the Style Show at 11:00 a.m, and the Happy Hour starts at 10:30 a.m. The Mayor also stated that he was happy to be back home. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 o.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 18th February 1986. 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