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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-17city council minutesBook 28 REGULAR MEETING February 17, 1987 7:30 p,m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pete Cowles, Page 27 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: Mallea, Marcus, Marmon, J. Carter, and L. Carter. Absent: Raymond. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Marmon, SECONDED by J. Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 2, 1987, and the Regular City Council Meeting of February 9, 1987, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to address the City Council on any issue that was not included on the prepared Agenda. As there was no one, the mayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (DISCUSSION REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY) The Mayor requested that the Planning and Zoning Director, Mrs. Robison, address the City Council with regard to this item on the Agenda. Mrs. Robison called the Council's attention to the several handouts distributed to them about solar energy. Mrs. Robison explained that she would like to begin by reporting on what was determined on a Staff level to see if Council would agree. She continued by stating that she called five of the local builders and consulted with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff. A report was then prepared pointing out what they would like to see as a minimum type of project for the City of Caldwell. Included was to require solar orientation of a majority of lots in new subdivisions which would include planned unit developments as well as orientation of the structures on the lots. Also develop a list of trees and shrubs which would be a solar friendly type compatible to the neighboring solar homes. if the subdividers would like to develop more stringent solar covenants, they could do so. The builders indicated that there was an interest about six years ago, but it has died down probably due to the economy. A majority of them felt that if they were going to build a solar home, they would seek out a suitable lot large enough and situated in the right location that it could protect itself. Several indicated that if they wanted to insure protection, they could ourchase the adjoining lot and covenant that property so anything going in on that lot would not interfere with their solar home. Thev were not necessarily in favor of the City becoming involved and adopting regulations at this time, but (lid feel some long range planning was in order along that line. Mrs. Robison further stated that there was definitely some interest in pursuing some long range planning. Her suggestion was that the new subdivisions should be planned to provide solar access ano maybe provide some incentives to get the developers to take some interest. Mrs. Robison recommended that the City of Book 28 Page 28 Caldwell establish what they would be interested in and then see what Mr. Minter and h i s staf:E wou I suggest. After the detailed presentation, it was MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Mallea to accept the recommendation as presented by the Planning Director to pursue legislation towards requiring new development in subdivisions to orient their lots to take advantage of solar energy. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: L. Carter, Mallea, and J. Carter. Those voting no: Marcus and Marmon_ Absent and not votng: Raymond. MOTION CARRIED (SIFT HEARING AND AUCTION FOR CITY PROPERTY) The City Engineer explained that this property was the approximately half acre triangular piece down by the Treatment Plant. A sum of $2,500 value was placed on the property and it was appropriate for whoever purchases the property to maintain the ditch as stipulated. The Notice for this sale and invitation to bid was as follows: NOTICE IS HrREBY GIVEN that the City of Caldwell, County of Canyon, State of Idaho, will. sell, at public auction to the highest cash bidder in lawful money of the United States, on the 16th of March, 1587, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 621 Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, Idaho, all right, title, interest and estate of said City in and to the real property hereinafter described. Said property to be sold is described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, township 4 North, Range 3 West of the Boise Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21; thence North along the West line of the Northeast quarter, a distance of 160 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing North along the West line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 150 feet more or less to the Southerly bank of Indian Creek; thence Southeasterly along the Southerly bank of Indian Creek, a distance of 315 feet more or less to a point 160 feet North of the South line of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence westerly along • line 160 feet Northerly of and parallel with said South line, • distance of 190 feet more or less to the TRUE POINT nF BEGINNING, said parcel containing approximately 0.54 acres. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. Cash, lawful money of the United States, ten percent (10%) of the purchase price to be paid to the City at the time of the bid and the balance due upon delivery of a Quitclaim Deed to said property. Sale will be made without warranty of title. Purchaser shall be required to remove all trash, debris and other objectionable items from the property to the City's satisfaction. Purchaser shall be required to maintain the existing drainage ditch, or provide pipe and materials for the installation of a 36 inch storm sewer at such time as purchaser chooses to discontinue the open ditch. No bid shall be accepted for .less than the appraised value of said described property, which appraised value is the sum of $2,500.00. Bidders should be aware that this property is being sold as non- buildable property due to its being in the floodway of Indian Creek. Possession of the property together with a Quitclaim Deed shall be delivered to the highest bidder within three days of the Auction. Book 28 Page 29 The City of Caldwell hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted. /s/ 'City of Caldwell By the Mayor After some discussion, it was MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by L. Carter to proceed with the Notice of the Hearing and schedule the date of March 16, 1987, at 7:30 as the time for the hearing. MOTION CARRIED NE BUSINESS (RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT JOINT AGREEMENT FOR COUNSEL FOR STREET LIGHTING) Mayor Cowles read the following Resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A JOINT AGREEMENT FOR COUNSEL � THE CITIES OF BOISE, NAMPE, POCATELLO, AND TT, FALLS. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor of the City of Caldwell be, and the same hereby is, authorized to execute that certain join" agreement attached hereto and made apart hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and the cities of Boise, Nampa, Pocatello, and Twin Falls for counsel regarding street lighting. It was MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by L. Carter to approve the Resolution authorizing the execution of the Agreement as stioulated. it was also agreed that the monies for this should come out of the Street Department's budget. Roll call vote, Those voting yes: J. Carter, L. Carter, Mallea, Marcus, Marmon Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting Raymond. MOTION CARRIED (BILL NO. 4 - AMEND FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION) Mrs. Robison explained that the City received word from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that "here was some Federal regulations that have been adopted in 1.986 that would make it necessary to revise our Code to comply. A model ordinance was sent to the City. Basically, it addresses terminology relating to mobile homes. Bill No. 4 was read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V, CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, KNOWN AS THE FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, PROVIDING NEW DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "LOWEST FLOOR," "MANUFACTURED HOME, PARK AND SUBDIVISION," AND "START OF CONSTRUCTION "; DELETING ALL TERMS RELATING TO "MOBILE HOMES"; REQUIRING USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATE; PROVIDING MANUFACTURED HOME ANCHORING AND ELEVATION STANDARDS, ELEVATION OF MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT; AND ADEQUATE OPENINGS TO ENCLOSURES BENEATH LOIV7EST FLOOR; REQUIRING FLOODPROOFING CERTIFICATIONS; AND REPEALING ALL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The Council agreed that this should be the first reading of this Bill. Councilwoman 'Mallea requested that the City Clerk look into the possibility of changing the procedures for codifying the City Code for the City. She felt that it was very expensive to recodify Bills such as this one. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter that this be the first reading of Bill No. 4. Book 28 MOTION CARRIED (CATERING PERMIT) Page 30 Mayor Cowles presented one Catering Permit for approval. This was to be catered by Northwest Food Service at the Simplot Dining Stall at the College of Idaho for Pepper Reece. The Chief of Police has given his approval and the fee has been paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by J. Carter to approve the Catering Permit as requested. MOTION CARRIED (ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM STADIUM COMMISSION AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION) The Mayor read the following letter of resignation: Effective immediately, please accept: my resignation from both the Stadium Commission and the Community Development Commission. /s/ Al McCluskey Mayor Cowles asked for a motion to accept this resignation. As there was no motion made, the Mayor stated that he would allow the resignation and accept it. He also asked that Council submit names if they had suggestions for appointment. (APPOINTMENT TO THE PARES AND RECREATION BOARD) Mayor Cowles made the recommendation that Danny Ozuna be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by L. Carter that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted and that Danny Ozuna be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAL REPORT) Councilman Marmon was requested by the Mayor to present the financial report. Councilman Marmon requested that on the page marked Accounts Payable, the amount for irrigation should be changed to $10,473,53 to make a new Accounts Payable total of $457,735.02. The Payroll was in the amount of $221,056.45; salaries of $166,262.26; Fringe benefits for $54,794.19. MOVED by Marmon, SECONDED by J. Carter that the bills be approved and distributed and the vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Marcus reported that she attended the Library meeting where they announced that the Library was awarded an L.S.C.A. Grant for 1987 of Spanish language materials in the amount of $1,900. The Fred Meyer Grant will be $1,500 this year and will be a three year program which is a cooperative program between a number of libraries. Mr. Bolton announced that he would be supplying the Library with another Apple Computer. The City was going to help repair the sidewalks around the Library. Handicapped parking will be moved to the front to be more accessible to the handicapped. Book 28 Page 31 Councilman Harmon stated that he attended the Ladies Golf Luncheon which was enjoyable. Councilman J. Carter read the following memo to the Mayor and Council from Laura Gamboa, Chairman of the Golf Board: The Caldwell Golf Course Board met February 11, 1987, and voted the following increases in green fees at both golf courses. Fairview 9 holes $6.00 18 holes 7.00 Purple sage 9 holes $6.00 18 holes 9.00 We would like to recommend these for your consideration. MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by L. Carter to accent the recommendation from the Golf Board for the adjustment to the green fees. MOTION CARRIED Councilman L. Carter reported that he attended the Senior Citizen Board Meeting. Bids were opened on installing the big fans. They plan to finish the storage room. He also attended the Ladies Golf Luncheon. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 2nd DAY OF March 1987. cf"Z"'F fl I n b`r46 n Councilperson Councilperson Mayor ncilperson ounci ounce i perTson ATTEST: City clerk