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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-19city council minutesBook 21 REGULAR MEETING February 19, 1980 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pasley. Page 46 The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Betts, Williams, Raymond, Hopper, and Carter. Absent: McCloskey. The Mayor asked for everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Raymond to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 5, 1989, and the Special City Council Meeting of February 11, 1980, and approve them as written. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Williams, Raymond, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCloskey. :MOTION CARRIED (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 Agenda. Since therewas no one, the Mayor declared that the meetin would continue as outlined on the prepared Agenda. (ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA) The Mayor stated that he would ask permission from the City Council to add several items to the Agenda that were not included on the prepared Agenda. The first was a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board concerning the fees for Little League Baseball; the second was a reaffirmation of the recommendation of the City Council to sell the eighteen acres of the Goiri property adjacent to the airport and the third was a request to be made to the Planning and Zoning Board to annex the Goiri property. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Hopper to add the three items to the Agenda as requested by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter, Betts, Williams, Raymond, and Hopper. 'Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCloskey. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS (SECOND READING OF BILL #2 - MODIFICATION OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) The Mayor stated that the first order of business under Old Business would be the second reading of Bill #2 which the Mayor then read by title only as follows:'' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V, CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TILE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 3 (B), SECTION 6 (B.1), SECTION 6 (D.4), AND SECTION 7 (B.3, C.7, AND C.11) BY ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDER OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. By way of explanation, the Mayor said that this was a` recommendation handed down by the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to separate requirements for Industrial Subdivisions from Residential Subdivisions as the problems were quite different. This will provide for a greater degree; of flexibility in Industrial Subidivisions. The third reading will be at the next Regular City Council Meeting and at that time the Bill may be read in full. Book 21 Page 47 (REPORT OF COMMITTEE CONCERNING DOG CONTROL) The Mayor stated that the second item under Old Business was a report from the Committee consisting of Councilman Carter, as Chairman, and Councilman Hopper and Councilman Raymond concerning a recommendation of changes in the dog control ordinance. The Mayor then called on Councilman Carter to give the report. Councilman Carter was recognized and stated that the dog control ordinance as a whole was a pretty good ordinance, but that they did feel that there should be a few amendments. The Committee did have a few recommendations that they would like to present to the City Council for their consideration. The recommendations were as follows: 1. Hire a part -time or full -time pound master to work picking up stray and unlicensed dogs. The dog control officer would work under the supervision of the Chief of Police. The Mayor asked how the Committee proposed to pay for this person. Councilman Carter stated that they were looking into the possibility of hiring a CETA person for this ,job and felt that they could get one for full -time. 2. Amend City Code as noted in attached copy. Councilman Carter explained that the first amendment recommended was 9 -2 -4 which was the Section dealing with application for license and license fees. The change would be that application wuuld be made to the City Clerk and the fee would be five dollars for each and every neutered male or female dog owned, or the sum of ten dollars for each and every male or female dog owned which was not neutered. This was three dollars and five dollars in the present code. The next amendment would be 9 -2 -10 of the Code regarding rabies as follows: The Animal Control Officer or any other Police Officer of the City shall have the authority to order the owner of any dog which has bitten any person in such a manner so as to cause an abrasion of the skin to subject such dog to quarantine for a period of fifteen days. Provided further that no dog shall be subject to quarantine or impoundment that has had current rabies shots. Provided further if said dog shall be quarantined it shall be at a licensed veterinary kennel where dog is to be held for observation at the owner's expense. Also recommended was a change in 9 -2 -18 regarding licensed dogs impounded: It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to cause notice to be served upon the registered owner of any licensed dog impounded under the provisions of this Chapter, in person, by telephone or by leaving notification upon the door at the last known address. Any dog not redeemed within forty -eight hours shall be declared to be a stray dog and a public nuisance and may be disposed of in a humane manner under the direction of the Chief of Police. Councilman Carter explained that the present code was five days and it was recommended that it be changed to forty -eight hours. Also recommended for amendment was 9 -2 -19 which was as follows: UNLICENSED DOGS IMPOUNDED: It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to hold for a period of forty -eight hours any unlicensed dog impounded under the provisions of this Chapter. Any such unlicensed dog not redeemed within said forty -eight (48) hours shall be declared to be a stray dog and a public nuisance and may be disposed of in a humane manner under the direction of the Chief of Police. Councilman Hopper stated that he wondered if some clarification shouldn't be made here with regard to the forty -eight hour time limit. He suggested that it read, "any dog not redeemed within forty -eight hours after notice ". The Council discussed this at some length and determined that the "after notice" should be included. The next suggested change was in 9 -2 -20 regarding additional fees and changes: Book 21 Page 48 ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES: Any person recovering possession of dog impounded under the provisions of this Chapter shall pay a fee of twenty -five dollars ($25.00) for first offense, fifty dollars ($50.00) for second offense and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for any third or subsequent occurrence. The Animal Control Officer or any other Police Officer of the City, at the request of any person,'shall pick up and dispose of any dog that they are the owner. The charge for this service shall be five dollars ($5.00) which must be paid to the'City at time such animal is picked up. Councilman Carter explained that the fees had been increased considerably in this section. The next section considered for amendment was 9 -2 -21 which would read as follows: IMPOUNDING OF ,ANIMALS: If any animal shall be found running at .large contrary to the provisions of this Chapter it is hereby made the duty of the Animal Control Officer or any other Police Officer of the City to take up and confine the same in a secure place. Such animal taken up and confined shall not be released until the owner or person entitled to have possession therec shall pay all fees including all expenses incurred in taking up and boarding such animal so impounded in a private facility. Impounded dogs taken up and confined at the City Pound shall not be released until the owner or person entitled to have possession therec -shall pay the City of Caldwell a fee of five dollars ($5.00) per day or part thereof. All fees and boarding services for taking up of animals shall be payable to person having control of impounding facilities. The Mayor stated that he felt it should also state at the end of this section that a license be required if the dog does not have one. Council agreed to this, but also suggested looking at the Code to see if this was mentioned in another section. Councilwoman Williams said that she would like to commend the Committee for their job, but she did have a question with regard to the dogs that were running loose at night. Councilman Raymond said that in talking with the Chief, the job of dog control officer will not be an eight to five job. He will be used during hours that were deemed necessary. The Mayor further said that the job description states that he may be required to work Saturday, Sunday, holidays, and any period during a twenty -four hour period. Councilman Carter then stated that if the Council had no more questions with regard to the changes in the Code, he would continue with the recommendations. 3. Dog licenses to be sold is in about 90% of all that more citizens hav other bills. Citizens the Police Station and make a special trip to at City Hall by City Clerk like it cities. The reason for this was to come to the City Hall to pay are apprehensive about coming to this way they will not have to the Police Station. 4. Have water meter man make notation on meter book of residences that have dogs and how many. The reason for this recommendation was that he was stopping at each residence monthly and he would know if there was a dog there. Councilman Carter stated that he would like to have some discussion with regard to this recommendation. Councilman Raymond informed the Council that he objected to this proposal as he did not want to make the meter reader a "tattletale ". He just did not want to put the water meter man in this type of position. Councilman Hopper said that this idea was primarily not to be a year round duty, but was for those isolated neighborhoods that had a number of complaints. He felt that it would be easier for a City Book 21 Page 49 employee to note this rather than to send out an officer to wait for the problem to materialize. Councilman Raymond pointed out that one of the things the City needed to make the ordinance effective was to have the public be willing to cooperate and state where specific dogs belong. The citizens just do not want to make a specific complaint. Councilwoman Williams said that what the City would have to do was educate the owners to take care of their dogs. Mr. Lewis, City Engineer, said that this would be fine if those observers such as the water meter readers, have absolutely no responsibility for their observations. If a whole sheaf of complaints go to the Police Department and somebody analyzes them and says that the observer does not know what he is talking about; there is no dog at that house, problems could materialize. He should not be responsible for future verification of anything that he might write down. It would be a matter of identification. Councilman Carter pointed out that this was not a part of the proposed ordinance, but only some recommendations. 5. Send notification to every dog owner in the City by use of the City water bill that the dog licenses are due and payable at the City Hall. Councilman Hopper also suggested that perhaps a sign could be made for the City Hall stating that thje dog license were available there and a reminder that they should get one. 6. Owners shall have the prerogative to use a permanent tattoo number in lieu of City I.D. tags and the tattoo number shall then be duly recorded with the City after paying normal fees. The Mayor then read by title only the Bill No. 5 amending the City Code dealing with dogs and other animals as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, RELATING TO DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS BY AMENDING SECTION 4 REGARDING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE AND LICENSE FEES; SECTION 10 REGARDING RABIES; SECTION IS REGARDING LICENSED DOGS IMPOUNDED; SECTION 19 REGARDING UNLICENSED DOGS IMPOUNDED; SECTION 20 REGARDING ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES; SECTION 21 REGARDING IMPOUNDING OF ANIMALS: BY DELETING AND ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE REGARDING DOG AND OTHER ANIMALS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDER OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that this be considered the first reading of Bill No. 5 amending the City Code with regard to dog control. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else who would care to discuss the dog problem. Patty Gray was recognized and said that she had two suggestions for changes in the code with regard to the dog control. The first was in 9 -2 -9 regarding kennels. The Code now states that an owner of five dogs or more should have a kennel license. She questioned this number as she thought that it should be only two dogs. The other portion of the Code was 9 -2 -13 regarding Distuubing the Peace. It was her feeling that the fines for a dog disturbing the peace should be higher which would encourage the dog owners to take better care of their dogs and not allow 'them to run at large. The Mayor explained that the City had no jurisdiction over the courts, but that he agreed that both suggestions were good. The Mayor then asked for a roll call vote on the motion as made by Councilman Carter. Book 21 Page 50 Those voting yes: Carter, Betts, Williams, Raymond, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. NEW BUSINESS (INCREASE IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FEES) MOTION CARRIED The Mayor called on Councilman Kopper to explain this recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Hopper was recognized and informed the City Council that the Little League Baseball parents met a month or so ago and asked if they could increase their fees for the nine and ten year olds and the eleven and twelve year olds. The nine to ten year olds would be increased from $8.00 to $10.00; eleven to twelve year olds from $10.00 to $15.00. In the nine to ten year old bracket, $6.00 would be paid to the City for the registration fee covering umpires and field preparation; $2.00 would go for insurance and the additional $2.00 would go for uniforms and equipment. In the eleven and twelve year old bracket, it would be $8.00 registratic fee; $2.00 for insurance and $5.00 for uniforms and equipment. The parents have :Found that inflation has hit them and. did not want to ask help from City Recreation funds or the sponsors so suggested the raise in fees so the parents would be carrying the extra burden. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended this increase. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Williams that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to raise the fees as requested by the Little League Baseball parents. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Carter, Betts, Williams, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED (REAFFIRM SALE OF GOIRI PROPERTY) The Mayor stated that the next item of business was for the City Council to reaffirm the sale of the Goiri eighteen acres on which the City has the earnest money agreement that was signed several months ago. The F.A.A. called the Mayor twice today on another matter and during one of the calls they asked about this. All the F.A.A. was asking was that the City Council reaffirm the sale and a recommendation from the Airport Commission. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Williams that the City Council reaffirm the sale of the eighteen acres of Goiri property as recommended by the Airport Commission. Councilman Hopper stated that he would like to address the F.A.A. letter of December 5th wherein they stated that they did not concur with the earlier action. Councilman Hopper thought that the City should ask the F.A.A. to rescind this statement. The Mayor replied that the F.A.A. told him that once they received the requested information from this meeting they would write a letter of approval. Councilman Raymond stated that he had a change of heart on this matter although he did vote for the original motion. Due to the fact that the City has to give 95% of the proceeds back to the F.A.A. or the State from the sale of that property, where on lease money all the proceeds would stay with the City of Caldwell, he felt it would be financially prudent for the City to hold that property and lease it on a long germ lease basis and it would bring a lot more money into the City over a period of time. The Mayor stated that there was two things involved here. The first was that a legal binding agreement was already signed that the City would sell. The second one was that, in addition to this eighteen acres, Mr. Garland has bought the Braun acreage and he needs the two of them in order to develop the industrial park. The City Book 21 Page 51 cannot back out now because of the approved, signed agreement. The agreement was signed subject to the approval of the F.A.A. The P.A.A. did make two valid objections which were being taken care of. Both concern easements; one on the right of way from Ustick into the Braun property and the other regarding the taxiway. Councilwoman Williams stated that it was the feeling of the Committee and all concerned that eventually this industrial improvement will bring more money into the City in taxes than it would through any lease arrangement. The Mayor then asked for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: Raymond. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION OF GOIRI PROPERTY) The Mayor informed the City Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission meets on Thursday and they would like a request from the City Council to annex all of the Goiri property. It would be the City requesting it so there should be no problem. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that the City Council request the Planning and Zoning Commission to initiate action to annex the Goiri property at the airport which was contiguous to the City of Caldwell limits. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED The City Engineer was recognized and stated that it would be his recommendation that all annexation procedures follow the City Attorney's outline specifically. He would further consider that all proceedings must get the approval of the City Attorney, including ordinances, notices, and resolutions and a record made of the same. He had one other thing that he was concerned about; if the Planning and Zoning Commission does make a recommendation to the City Council on a plan change this Thursday and providing annexation requires plan change, it means that the City couldn't consider annexation for six months. The six months would have to expire before the Commission could make another recommendation. Mr. Lewis further stated that he thought that this annexation was desired to proceed as rapidly as possible and he did not think they could ignore the time limitations, The Planning and Zoning Commission could limit the plan change on Thursday. If they make a recommendation, the law specifically says that another recommendation cannot be made for six months. The Mayor stated that he felt this would put the City in a serious bind. Councilman Hopper stated that he did not think it would put the City in a bind as there was someone farming it at the present time. Councilman Raymond pointed out that not long ago the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission was present at the City Council Meeting and expressed the same concern, although different.issues, and that was that the City Attorney be involved and he would hope that the Commission would get all the help they can get through the City Attorney. The Mayor reminded the Council that the City Council has requested an outline from the City Attorney giving the step by step procedure. To date, the Attorney has not furnished this but he would check to see how the City Attorney was coming along with this outline. (RESOLUTION NO. 9 -80 - FARM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MATSUMOTO BROTHERS, INC.) The Mayor stated that the next order of business was a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a farm lease with Matsumoto Brothers for approximately fifteen acres. This was the old Cunningham property at the airport. The Mayor read the Resolution in full as follows: Book 21 Page 52 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND MATSUMOTO BROTHERS, INC. BE IT 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 Matsumoto Brothers, Inc., as Lessee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That payments required therein be authorized by the City Council, City of Caldwell. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Raymond that Resolution No. 9 -80 be passed authorizing the execution of this farm lease agreement i with Matsumoto Brothers, Inc. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Carter, Betts, Williams, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED (POLICY ON SATURDAY BURIALS) The Mayor stated that pursuant to the discussion at noon with regard to the burials on Saturday, he added Paragraph C for the Council to consider. The Mayor further informed the Council that he did check with both funeral directors and they had no objection. The Mayor then read the proposed added paragraph as follows: (c) Burials may be made on Saturday mornings providing the funeral director collects in advance an amount equal to time and one -half for a 4 hour period for the cemetery crew and same is remitted to the City Clerk before the funeral. As of 2 -19 -80 amount toals $138.00 but is subject to change as wage rates are changed. Other than this proposed change, the policy remains the same. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that approval be given for the addition of Paragraph C as presented by the Mayor to the Policy Manual to allow for Saturday burials. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: None. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST OF INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY) The Mayor stated that he had a request from Intermountain Gas Company to hold two meetings in the City Hall on March Sth and the 9t I-Ie further explained that he already permitted them to meet here on a Saturday a couple of weeks ago and they did not leave the building in very good condition. When the Mayor found out that they were asking for additional meetings here, he informed them that he would have to present this to the City Council for approval. Councilwoman Williams said that she did not feel that they could open the City Hall for public meetings at any time and especially not on the weekends when the building was not heated. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Carter that the request by the Intermountain Gas Company to hold their meetings here in the City Hall on March Sth and 9th be denied. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Williams, Raymond, Hopper, Carter; and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED Book 21 Page 53 (LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION) The Mayor explained that Mr. Paul Evans, Chairman of the Historical Commission turned a letter over to him which was dated January 17th. The letter stated that Elizabeth Sullivan would like to tender her resignation from the Commission on Historic Preservation. She stated that she was resigning for personal reasons and requested immediate acceptance. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Betts that the resignation of Elizabeth Sullivan from the Caldwell Commission on Historical Preservation be accepted. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 10 -80 - CONCERNING AMMONIA IN INDIAN CREEK) The Mayor explained that the City of Nampa has asked that the City of Caldwell pass a Resolution urging the State Legislature to pass a concurrent resolution amending the rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Welfare. Ths Mayor read the Resolution in full as follows: BE IT RESOLVED That the City of Caldwell urges the State of Idaho Legislature to pass the following concurrent resolution: A CONCURRENT RESOLTUION AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND WELFARE, PROVIDING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND WASTEWATER - TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: WHEREAS, the Legislature is vested with authority to modity, reject or amend executive agency rules and regulations under the provisions of Section 67 -5218, Idaho Code; and WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Legislature that the rules of the Department of Health and Welfare, adopted by the Board of Health and Welfare, January 9, 1980, and submitted for review to the Second Regular Session of the Forty -fifth Idaho Legislature, providing "Water Quality Standards and Wastewater Treatment Requirements" should be amended as provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Second Regular Session of the Forty -fifth Idaho Legislature, the house of Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that Title I, Chapter 2, "Water Quality Standards and Wastewater Treatment Requirements," specifically that part providing WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC WATERS, be amended by the addition thereto of a new Section 1 -2279, to read a s follows: 1 -2279 INDIAN CREEK - BELOW SUGAR AVENUE, NAMPA -- SWB 282 - UN- IONIZED AMMONIA. Un- ionized ammonia shall not exceed 1.0 mg /l in that segment of Indian Creek from below Sugar Avenue to the Boise River. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that Resolution No. 10 -80 be passed as read by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting; no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MO TION CARRIED (CATERING PERMIT) The City Clerk presented one catering permit requested by Bob Bushnell of the Saratoga Hotel for the Exchange Club Boxing Matches Book 21 Page 54 at the Fieldhosue on February 201 The Clerk reported that the Chief of Police had approved this permit and the fee was paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Carter that approval be given for the Catering Permit as presented by the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Carter, Betts, Williams, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. (BID CONSIDERATION FOR PURPLE SAGE SPRINKLING SYSTEM) MOTION CARRIED The Mayor explained that the Engineering Department, working in conjunction with the Golf Superintendent, sent out invitations to bid on a sprinkler system for Purple Sage Golf Course and the bid opening was held last week. A recommendation was received from both the Engineering Department and the Golf Board; both recommended the low bid of $114,223.00 as submitted by Rex Sheppard Company of Idaho Falls. The Mayor further explained that he had talked with all four banks about financing on this sytem. Two of the banks definite] said no and he did not hear from the third one. What he had asked. for was that the City pay $14,000.00 down and finance $100,000.00 on a lease purchase until it was paid off which would be approximate] twelve years. What the one bank will do is to write a lease purchase agreement for seven years on the sprinkler system with a down payment of $20,000.00 with annual payment of $18,500.00. The bank has a policy that seven years was as long as they will go on purchase agreement. Councilwoman Williams questioned as to whether there was any way they could handle this with "in house" financing. The Mayor stated that there would be money available in the Cemetery Perpetual as investments mature. Councilwoman Williams stated that she would like to inquire from the auditor if there was any way they could handle this and if it was a legal procedure. Council agreed that they would discuss this possibility at their Finance Meeting and also talk with the auditor. - The Mayor explained that he was to give the bank an answer in the morning. The Council discussed the situation at some length. It was suggested that perhaps the bank, if explained the situation, would give the City a little more time to look into the possibility of handling it themselves. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that the low bid from Rex Sheppard in the amount of $114,223.00 for the sprinkler system at Purple Sage Golf Course be accepted. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. (FINANCIAL REPORT) MOTION CARRIED The Mayor called on Councilwoman Williams to present the financial report. Councilwoman Williams was recognized and stated that there was pre -write warrants totalling $209,390.27; Regular Warrants totalling $112,018.91; and a Payroll totalling $159,902.21 of which $31,948.11 was fringe benefits. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Betts that warrants be issued for all of the claims and the Payroll and the Requests for Payment be filed in the City Clerk's Office. Roll call vote. Those votilpg yes: Williams, Raymond, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED Book 21 (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Page 55 Councilwoman Williams reported that Councilman Carter contacted Mr. Garrett who has been working with Mrs. Dunlap of the Library on the solar energy grant. One of the College of Idaho Professors has become interested in this and they would like to go ahead and apply for the grant. They did feel, however, that they should have the approval of the City Council to go ahead with the application with the help of the college professor. This would involve not only the Library, but the Senior Citizen's Building. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Carter that the City Council allow the Library and the Senior Citizens to work with the college professor on this grant. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Williams, Raymond, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Williams then asked the Mayor if anyone had ever submitted the name of Bernice Feller to replace Councilman Carter on the Senior Citizen's Board. The Mayor stated that no one had and it could be done at this time. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Williams that Bernice Feller °s name be submitted for approval as a replacement on the Senior Citizen's board for Councilman Carter. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter, Betts, Williams, Raymond, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Williams also stated that the Senior Citizens were going to have a third meal which would be a Friday morning breakfast. She also reported that they now have $15,000.00 earned for their building fund with a gift from Ida -Ore promised in the amount of $14,000.00. There being no further business, - the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. APPROVED AS w,irren THIS 4th DAY OF March 1980. Mayor Councilman` , Councilman uncilman Councilman ATTEST: c_ � � —12:: ° C� City Clerk