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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-08city council minutesBook 24 REGULAR MEETING February 0, 19£13 12:00 Noon Page 32 The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. The Mayor requested that everyone stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the F1.ag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Raymond, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, and Cowles. Absent: L. Carter. (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 Agend. Since there was no one, the Mayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (SECOND READING OF BILL TO ESTABLISIi SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER COMMISSION - 32LL. NO. 1 ) The Mayor read Bill No. 1 by title only as follows- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDT,%iFLL, IDAHO, CREA'T'ING A NEW SECTION TITLE II, CHAPTER 11, SECTION 1 THROUGH 1.0, IN REGARDS TO SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER COMMISSION: SETTING :FORTH CREATION, TERMS, MEMBERSHIP, AREA DESIGNATED, PURPOSE AND DUTIES, MEETINGS, VOTING QUORUM, EXPENDITURES AND DONATIONS, AND ANNUAL MEETING. The Mayor pointed out a couple of minor changes in the Bill which he informed the City Council was noted on the copy recently distributed to them. He would suggest that they look this Pill over carefully before the third reading. The Mayor then declared this to be the second reading of Bill No. I. (nILL NO. 4 - VACATION OF FOURTH AVENUE) mr. Redmond, the City Engineer, was recognized and informed the City Council and the Mayor that they prepared this hill to outline the portion of Fourth Avenue that was - to be vacated between Blaine and Cleveland and approximately three lots of the alleyway on the one block between winchell °s and Superior Glass. The City will only be vacating the three twenty -five foot lots that were immediately adjacent to winchell's as he did not think the City would want to vacate a half width behind Superior Glass as they have an ingress and egress through there. Also included was specific findings with regard to the vacation of Fourth Avenue. This was requested by the City Attorney. The Mayor then read Bill No. 4 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE RECITING PSTITION FOR VACATION AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NO^iICE THEREFOR WAS GIVEN, DETERMING THAT VACATION OF THE FOLLO' +LING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SHALL BE MADE, TO-WIT: The Mayor then declared this to be the first reading of Bill No. 4 for the vacation of Fourth Avenue. (MEMO FROM JOHN CONNOLLY WITH REGARD TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING ORDINANCE) The Mayor called on Mrs. Robison to discuss this memo received from John Connolly, the City Attorney. Mrs. Robison stated that she did distribute to the City Council members the memo received from Mr. Connolly with .regard to the Special. Use Permit for Manufactured homes. Mr. Connolly did state that the City could request a Special Use Permit before an individual could put a manufactured Book 24 Page 33 housing on .lots in town. The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission would have to establish guidelines. sirs. Robison did want to know at this time what action the City Council would want to take. Property values seemed to be the key issue here and Mrs. Robison stated she had written to about four appraisers requesting that they provide the City with information as to what impact this type of units might have on the community. At this time, she had heard from one and another indicated that they would respond. The Mayor stated that he felt the information received so far was very good and felt that the City Council should proceed in some manner on this item. Councilman Raymond stated that he would suggest that the City Council wait to see what the other appraisers have to say. Mrs. Robison informed the City Council that if they wished to proceed with the Special Use Permit, another hearing should be held as this was a material change. Mrs. Robison also stated that this would be considered the second reading as the Bill was read for the first reading at a previous meeting. It was Mrs. Robison's recommendation that the City Council determine if they want to require a Special Use Permit, and if so, they should go back and have a hearing on that aspect and then proceed from there. If the Council desires to consider the Bill as it is, then they should have the second reading. It was then MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter that the City of Caldwell require a Special Use Permit for manufactured housing, Mrs. Robison explained that the City Council could have the hearing and the Planning and Zoning Commission could. testify at that time. She would like to consult the Commission, but felt that the Council could set the public hearing. The Mayor then asked for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Cowles, and J. Carter. 'Those voting no: Betts and Raymond. Absent and not voting: L. Carter. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor stated that he would not present the Lill for the second reading at this time. (PRESENTATION OF BLOCK GRANT BY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE) The Mayor stated that the City of Caldwell had the privilege of having two members from the Governor's Staff, Art Tackett and Carl Tueller, at the meeting to present to the City of Caldwell Block Grant monies. Mr. Tueller addressed the City Council and the Mayor and explained that he was a representative of the Division of Economic and Community Affairs. He stated that the City was awarded by the Governor a few months back a Community Block Grant. They had received the Grant Contract on a statewide basis and were very happy to be here today to present the City of Caldwell their contract for $320,000. Mr. Tueller then requested that the Mayor sign the documents. The !Mayor pointed out that Caldwell was number one in the State of Idaho in receiving these funds. Ron Redmond, the City Engineer, made the grant application and the Mayor stated that he would commend him for a job well done. NEW BUSINESS (CHANGE IN THE AGENDA.) The Mayor requested a change in the Agenda from the City Council,. He would ask permission to move on down in the Agenda and allow those representing the Parks Department to speak at this time. Hook 24 Page 34 MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Mallea that the Mayor be given permission to change the Agenda as requested. MOTION CARRIED (ARBOR DAY AND THE CITE' PLANS) The Mayor informed the City Council and the audience that he received through the mail the day before Caldwell`s third award of Tree City, U.S.A. Once again, Caldwell was one of two cities in the State of Idaho to receive this award; Doise being the other city. when he received this, he further said he called Nevin Holly of the Parks and Recreation Department and told him that he would like to have a tree planted and called the Centennial Tree in honor of the Centennial. Mr. Bolly told. the Mayor that he already had this planned. The Mayor then called on Mr. Holly to inform the City Council what plans 'he had. Mr. Holly stated that they were very honored to again .receive this award as he felt the men in the F'ores'try had done a great job keeping the City's nursery in good condition and caring for the trees i_n the City of Caldwell. fir. Holly :further said that in commemoration of the Centennial, an Arbor Day event was scheduled in conjunction with the Schools. It was hoped that it would be a. big event combining - the Arbor. Day theme and the Centennial. The date was to be April 29th and it was not determined which school would be having it. The Mayor stated that he would like to have one tree designated as the Centennial tree; perhaps one that was long living. Mr. Holly agreed with this concept and stated that there could be a special event at the school and the park as well. (GRANT PROPOSAL) Nevin Holly was also recognized to discuss this item with the City Council. Mr, Holly reminded the City Council that some time ago they went out to Curtis Park and talked about the possibility of -- developing the Park somewhat, but ,still with the idea in mind of leaving that area a wilderness type park. At that time, the Parks and Recreation Department became aware that there could possibly be some funds through a grant program called the Land and Water Conservation Fund of the State of Idaho. This Grant Program was a fifty percent matching program, although they do count inkind labor and donati -ons. A Committee was formed and found that the funds could be available and that there was a large group in the community that have questioned him from time to time about the possibility of having more bike paths. It was natural that they tie in the concept of having a bicycle, jogging type course in the community even if it was only a small start. This would be ti -ed in with the total recreation grant program to the State. The number_ one criteria in state Parks and Recreation for grant monies and for applications was bike paths. The Department now has a plan and a proposal for the grant application. Fie was asking the City Council to approve the pre - application for these grant funds. This would allow them to pursue the grant program and the final application would come before the City Council for approval wbi_ch would probably be in about a month or six weeks. Putting the two concepts together, the bike paths and the Curtis Park development, amounts to about a $75,000 project. Mr.. Holly further said he was not sure of exactly where all the funds would go. Mr. Holly went through specific costs and an idea was given to the Council as to where the monies received would go. what he would like to have at this time was a Resolution giving them the approval to pursue the actual application which would be reviewed again by the City Council before it went to the State. The City Council discussed this request at some length. A Resolution was not prepared at this time, so the Mayor asked for a it be signed. motion to draw the Restolution and that Book 24 Page 35 It was then MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter that a Resolution be drawn and the same be signed authorizing the pursual of this Grant by the Parks and Recreation Department as presented by Mr. Holly. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Betts, Cowles, Raymond, and J. Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: L. Carter. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 1 -83 - LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ELKS) The Mayor stated that the next item under New Business was the lease renewal for Curtis Park between the City of Caldwell and the Elks. The Mayor further explained that the only changes made in this lease were a couple of additions. Under (j), it now reads that, "The long range plan of park development within the City of Caldwell which provides that Curtis Park will remain as a nature park will be an overriding factor in all improvements the Elks Lodge makes during the course of the lease and all improvements shall be compatable with City Master Plan." Also added was a section (n) as follows, "The City reserves the right to pursue and complete grants and grant projects to improve Curtis nark in compliance with long range plan." The Mayor then read the Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS #1448. BE If RESOLVED That the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Caldwell be, and the same hereby are, authorized to execute that certain Lease Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell as Lessors and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #1448 as Lessee, for the operation and management of Curtis Park. MOVED By Raymond, SECONDED by Betts that Resolution No. 1 -83 be passed authorizing the execution of the Lease Agreement. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, and Cowles. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: L. Carter. MOTION CARRIED (BEER LICENSE FOR OLDS TOWNE EATERY) The Mayor read the following memo from the Chief of Police: Carl W. Anderson has State beer license number 6 2969 and County beer license number 1904 to purvey at the Olde Towne Eater, 712 Main Street. He intends to operate a sandwich shop in the daytime and steak house in the evening with beer in conjunction with meals. There is no statutory reason the license should not be issued.. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that approval be given for the beer license as requested. MO`T`ION CARRIED (RECOMMENDATION FROM AIRPORT COMMISSION) The Mayor requested that Councilman Raymond report with regard to the Airpor Commission Meeting. Book 24 Page 36 Council-man Raymond reported that the Airport Commission met last week and had a lengthy discussion concerning the operator at the Airport. It was determined that there should be a change in the operator. The recommendation to the City Council from the Airport Commission that the present operator will have until the first of March to operate the Airport and at that time the City will have selected an operator to - take over at the Airport. The City will have control and make changes when necessary to insure that the operation serves the flying public. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by J. Carter that the City Council accept the recommendation from the Airport Commission and terminate the present operation as of the Ist of March, 1983. MOTION CARRIED (IRRIGATION PLANS FOR CEMETERY) Ron Redmond, the City Engineer, was recognized by the Mayor 'to discuss with the City Council the irrigation plans for the Cemetery. Mr. Redmond referred to a map of the Cemetery and explained that the plans for irrigation at the Cemetery developed into a bigger project than was anticipated. There was about forty acres involved and a complete layout was completed for the irrigation. At this 'time, Mr. Redmond stated that he would. like to have some guidance as - to how the City Council wanted to proceed. There was about $8,500 in the Cemetery budget left in Capital Improvement for a sprinkler system. The materials to do the complete plan was estimated at $56,000. This item was discussed at some length and it was decided that Mr. Redmond would proceed by putting the plan into phases and at least get the project started. (LAND TRADE OFF OF RICE AND NORTHERLY OF PLYMOUTH) Mr. Redmond explained to the City Council that Mr. L. C. Kelly came into to see him and indicated that about ten or twelve years ago, he entered into a verbal agreement with Mayor Coley Smith for a potential land trade. Mr. Redmond pointed out the property on a map for the City Council, the property that Mr. Kelly owns and that property he wanted to trade it for. The City Council determined that they would like to have the time to look at the pieces of property and would discuss this trade again at the next meeting. (REQUEST TO FUND OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER) The Mayor stated that the next item was a request to fund the official photographer for the Centennial year. The Mayor said that he had discussed this with the Council and in the meantime had contacted the Rotary Club and had partial support from them. The Mayor explained that Mr. Jan Boles would be taking pictures during the Centennial year and the pictures will then be put into a book which will be sold. This would be where the recovery of money would occur. In order to get the project going, he would need approval from the City Council to use monies out of the $2,000 set aside for the Centennial celebration. The request was for $200.00. It was MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by Mallea that approval be given for the Mayor to take $200.00 out of the contingency fund for the Centennial official photographer. MOTION CARRIED (DONATION - CALDWELL BEAIJTIFICATIOkT FOUNDATION) The Mayor informed the City Council that lie received a check in tae amount of $250.00 from Vern Hinkle for the Interstate Project. He wanted the City Council to be aware of this donation. Book 24 (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Page 37 Councilwoman Mallea commended the Mayor on the fine plaques he presented with the keys to the City at the Basque Dance. She also reported that the Crime Stoppers approved new members, subject to their consent, Pauline Bell and Durand Marcus. The Crime of the Month was to be the armed robbery of the 7- Eleven Store in Miracle Mile. Steve Wilmorth, president of the Miracle Mile Merchants Association, donated $500.00 for a reward for anyone committing a armed robbery of a Miracle Mile Merchants. This will be used either as a sole reward at the discretion of Crime Stoppers or will be added on to the total amount of $1,000. The Committee also approved to take an add for the Crime of the Month in the new 'Times Paper as well as the Press Tribune, which was - the official paper of the City. The Cascade Convalescent Home is going to be a Block Safety dome for Children which Councilwoman Mallea thought was delightful.. Councilman J. Carter asked if there was any way that the City could _get out some advertising with regard to the new Manager and /or Fixed Base Operator at the Airport. The Mavor stated that there really wasn't, but felt that if the information was given to the area Airport managers the word would get around. The Mayor - further said that he would inform some of them. Councilman Cowles informed the City Council that Senate Bill No. 1028 with regard to beer regulations was presented to a Senate sub - committee yesterday and after a few questions it was recommended with a do pass recommendation to go before the Senate floor which will happen in just a few days. Senator Smyser will be presenting it and Councilman Cowles further asked the Council Members to call some of the Legislative people from our area and mention that they were in favor of the Bill. Councilman Betts requested that Councilwoman Mallea attend the Stadium Board meeting next week for him as he would be out of town. (CATERING PERMIT) The City Clerk presented one Catering Permit for The Corral to cater for the Owyhee Motorcycle Club Races at the Fair Building on February 12, 1983. The fee was paid to the Office of the City Clerk and the Chief of Police gave his approval. MOLDED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be Given for the Catering Permit as presented. MOTION CARRIED (M.AYOR ` S COMMENTS) (CONTRACT WITH PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) The Mayor explained to the City Council that this was a personal service agreement which was exactly as stipulated. He sent a copy to the City Attorney who gave his approval. The Mayor said that he would lake to have a motion to authorize the execution of this agreement. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter that permission be given to sign the contract with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. MOTION CARRIED (REFERENCE TO POLICE CHIEF'S MEMOS) The mayor stated that he just wanted to call to attention to these memos so that the City Council members would be sure to read them over. Book 24 Page 38 (LOIS DARNALL AWARD) The Mayor explained that he gave Lois Darnall, who was in charge of Vocational Education for Val,livue, Caldwell T-Tigh School, and Nampa High School, an appreciation award as Ms. Vo-Ed. (RT-SOLUTIOT.q ON THE CENTENNIAL) The mayor informed the City Council that Senator Smyser was carrying a Resolution on Caldwell's Centennial before the floor of the Senate. He has requested that when this Resolution was presented, he would like to have the Mayor and City Council in attendance. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 15th DAY OF Deb. 19R3. Mayor Co " ui I c person c 9l Arm City Clerk ATTEST: