Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-08city council minutesBook 24 Page 61 REGULAR MIEE"'ING Iviarch 8, 1923 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. -he Mayor requested that everyone stand and give the ?1ed90 of Allegiance to the he Flaq. The Roll of the City Council was called with the followinq members present- Fayn,.ond, L. Carter, j. Carter, Mallea, and Cowles. Absent: Betts. (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 there was no one, the P'ayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS The Mayor informed the City Council that there was no items to be discussed under Old Business, so they would continue with the lNew Business at this time. NEW BUSI\ (BID OPENING FOR PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR DrPARTMJ;,NT) The Mayor called on the City Engineer, Ron Redmond, to oven the bids for the pipe fittings for the Water Department. N7r. Pledmond explained that the City asked for two base bins; one for the water line for the section going out to elappy Day Ford and the other for a section of line that would have to be replaced on Raise Avenue. The bids were as follows: Paramount Supply Company of Raise: Happy Day Ford $42,Oa3,39 Boise Avenue 7,952-06 Municipal )al Pipe Line Supply Co. Happy Day Ford 35,975.64 Boise Avenue 6,322.71 Waterworks Equipment Co. Happy Day Ford 39,828.93 Boise Avenue 7,357.33 Water and *,4astewater Equipment Co. Happy Day Ford 39,423-31 Boise Avenue 7,112.93 The mayor stated that indications were the Municipal Pipeline was the low bid, but he would recommend that the bids he turned over to the Bid Committee and the City Engineer to qo over the bids to be sure that they met specifications. Councilman Retts entered the Council Chambers and was counted present. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that the bids for the pi-pe and fittings for the dilater Department be turned over to the Bid Committee and the City Engineer to review and bri.rq back to City Council their recommendation for accerDtance of a bid. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 6-83 - ADOPT BUILDING P.E'RMIT FEES) Book 24 Page 62 The P-iavor stated that he would read Resolution No. h - ^3 which was a. Resolution to adopt a petition to establish building permit. fees for Manufactured Housing Units and T -Hans Examination for Commercial_ Projects. This petition was prepared by Dennis Davis of the Building Department. The Resolution was as follows: BE' IT RESOLVED That the fees and regulations set forth in the Petition attached hereto and made a part hereof as though set forth in full are hereby adopted by the City Council,, City of Caldwell. Per. Davis explained the fees to the City Council and stated that he felt the fees were Nair. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by J. Carter that Resolution No. 6 -83 be passed establishing the fees as presented in the Petition. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, Cowles, and Raymond. Those voting_, no: none. Absent and not voting- none. MOTION CARRIED (APPOINTMENTS TO APPEALS EozARD ) The Mayor explained that in order to adopt the Uniform Code for Aba.tement of Dangerous T3u.ildings, it was necessary to establish a Board of Appeals. He further stated that he had received recommendations from Dennis Davis of the Building Department and Bill Duchta, Assistant Fire Chief, to serve on this Board. Those recommended were as follows: Tom Ensl.ey, Architect Duane Leibv, Intermountain Gas Co. Ron Cornwall, Idaho Power Co. Bill Keys, Commercial Contractor Bob liibbard, .Residential Contractor MOVED by Raymond, SPCOI�fDED by J. Carter that approval be given to appoint these people to the Appeals Board as recommended by the Mayor. MOTION CARRIED (LPTTER TO HONORABLE CHAIRMAN LITTLE) The Mayor called the City Council's attention - to a letter he had. written to Chairman Walter. F. Little, State Affairs Committee of the Idaho State Legislature. This letter was with reference to the Resolution that was presented 'to this Committee with regard . to the City of Caldwell's Centenn.al. and the Mayor wrote to them thanking them for their support. (LETTER FROM GGRA.VES- HOLDEN) The Mayor read the following letter addressed to Rom Purns, fire Chief, from Ray Wolfe of Graves- Holden, Inc.. On February 25, 1983, I witnessed you and a number of men from your department working with a. heart attack victim. I was very impressed with the speed, confidence, and I.. professionalism I witnessed., I remember when the City of Caldwell at one time thought of discontinuing the Fire Department response to such scenes. heaven help us all should they ever do that!L If I were the victim o:E such an attack I would hope and pray our Fire Department would respond. It is my understanding your department was there prior to the arrival of the paramedics. I. am not trying to take any credit away from the paramedics. They also do an outstanding job. Book 24 Page 63 Tom, please inform your department personnel that I for one appreciate and respect them, and let's all hope and pray that o ur Fire Department will. always bne allowed to respond to sucii emergencies. The Mayor further said that be wrote a letter back to Nr. Wolfe and also a letter to the Fire Depa.rtment with reference to this item. (ALBERT LEERIGHT LETTER) The Mayor simply called the Council's attention to this letter he received which he stated he would put in their boxes. (APPOINTMENTS TO AIRPORT CO',�'VjISSION) The Mayor read the following letter received from Pack Kreizenbech: 1 have noticed that my term has expired" as an Airport Commissioner. i wish to resign my position as chairman of the ConAssion and continue as a Commissioner effective at the time we have the new lease signed with the new Airport Operator. It has been a great honor to serve as Chairman of this Commission for the past two and a half years, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I will not be able to devote the time that is required of a Chairman. The Mayor stated that be would recommend the reappointment of Mack Kreizenbeck to the Airport Commission. The new Chairman of the Commission was selected at the last ilieetinq and was to be 4 Shreve. MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by Betts that Mack Nreizenbeck be reappointed to the Airport CoMnAssion. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor further stated that he woulldd recommend the reappointment of Bob Ni&wles to the Airport Commission as his term was expired as well. MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by 'Mallea that Bob Nicnoles be reappointed to the Airport Commission. M0710N CARRIED (CATERING PER,"':ITS) The City Clerk presented three Catering Permits for approval. The Corral was to cater all three of theme one for the hoise State Rodeo on the Rth and 9th of April, and also one for their dance to be held at the College of Idaho Student Union Building on the evening of the 9th. The third one was for the Owyhee Motorcyle Races to be held at the Fair building on the 12th of March. The City Clerk further said that all the fees were paid and the Chief of Police submitted his approval. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that approval be given for the Catering Permits as presented. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea wished Pauline Pell a happy Birthday and also wished the Mayor and his wife best wishes on their Anniversary. Councilwoman Mallea also passed around for the Council's purusal a - . new suggestion for a Logo. Book 24 Page 64 Councilwoman Mallea also informed the City Council that she had a bill for $49.aR to the Centennial Committee for the article in the newspaper and also a bill for $96.09 which was an adcUtion to the cost for the banner. The - total. was $145.97 and the Finance Committee recommended approval of these two bills. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Mallea that approval be given for these two bills as presented. MOTION CARRIED Council_c ;`Mallea further said that she would like to comment with regard to the Green Thumb person that was called to clean up two places on Canyon Hill. These places were not only sightly, but also dangerous. She would like to publicly commend Dennis Davis and his Green Thumb employee for doing a good job. Also reported by Councilwoman Mallea was a meeting helx9 by the Crime Stoppers which she felt was the best meeting they hav(-z� had. Councilman J. Carter reported that the Airport Commission met last week and finalized the leas= agreement with the new F.B.O. Several of them were meeting the next evening to put it into a rough form to present to the City Council for their input and it would then be sent on to the City Attorney. The Mayor inquired. as to what time would be the best for a meeting to discuss the agricultural. lease. Wednesday, the 9th of March was selected for the meeting. Councilman L. Carter informed the City Council that he attended the Historical Commission meeting. The same officers were re-elected and the Commission was looking :Wto the possibility of having a Centennial Yearbook. Councilman Cowles added that the finance report turned in from the HAstorical Commission was not satisfactory and they asked for a more direct report. Councilman Cowles also reminded the City Council of several events coming up. There was no reports from Councilman Betts or Raymond. (MAYOR'S COMMI:NTS The Mayor informed the City Council that Details turned the City clown on the parking discussed previously. The Mayor also stated that the month of April would be designated as Cleanup Month. Browning-Ferris was willing to - haul the trash for the City, but as of the Ist of April the charge will. be $22.00 a load for the landfill. They will assign one truck just for the special cleanup for the City, but B.F.I. estimates that it will take fifteen loads to the landfill. This cost would be $335.00, The Mayor further explained that the County via.-; responsible for this charge and he had written a letter to the County Commissioners asking them to waive this charge for the cleanup month. This waiver, if granted, would in no way effect the charge for the regular hauls of trash from the Ist of April. on. The City Council discussed this charge at some length. It was then MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles that April be officially designated as Cleanup Month for City of Caldwell. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor also informed - the City Council that TATD TV has a big drive on this weekend and have asked all the Mayors in the area to be a part of this program. They called that afternoon and were in need of people to answer the telephone and he would ask anyone who would care to do this on Saturday night to please let him know. Jan Doles cal. .led the Mayor and informed him that indications were that the Justin Boone Photo Collection will be funded to - transfer over to regular slides through the State Historical Museum. Book 24 Page 65 The 1 also informed the City Council. and those present at the meeting that he would like the to be aware of the Army Commendation Medal that was given to Councilman jack Raymond by the Department of the Army last Saturday. This was one of the highest awards presented and an extreme honor. The Mayor then read the Comnendation which stated; "That it was awarded for exceptionally meritorious service while assigned as Battalion Retention Noncommissioned Officer for the 321.st Fngineer Battalion, Boise, Idaho during the period I March 1978 to 6 December 1982. His professional knowledc7e, exi75ertise and leadership have been instrumental in improving overall readiness in the 321st Engineer Battalion. His efforts have resulted in a dramatic seven year low in personnel tern -over During his assignment, the Battlion's strength increased from fifty-four percent to eighty-four percent. Master Sergeant Raymond's personal dedication and attitude significantly aided this command to maintain high unit morale and continued strength improvemenL and retention. Fis excellence in performance of his duties has brought great credit to himself, his unit, and the United State. Army Reserve.'' There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m. APPROVED AS written March 191 0 - u Councilperson THIS 15th DAY OF Mayor -V, ATTEST: C i t YAC 41k�