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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-10city council minutesBook 27 REGULAR MEETING March 10, 1986 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cowles, Page 52 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: Raymond, J. Carter, L.. Carter, Mallea, and Marcus. Absent: Marmon. The Mayor commented that Councilman Marmon was attending the Legislature and was unable to attend the Council Meeting. (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. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS (OATH OF OFFICE TO LES CARTER AS COUNCILMAN) The Mayor introduced Les Carter to those present. The Mayor further stated that this was the time set to administer the Oath. of Office to Mr_ Carter as the new Councilman appointed to replace Mr. Bill Norman. The Mayor then called on the City Clerk to administer the Oath after which Councilman L. Carter received congratulations from members of the city Council and was welcomed back to the City Council, (APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CALDWELL INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE) The Mayor called on the City Engineer, Ron Redmond, to give an explanation as to the necessary action to be taken with regard to the Environmental impact Statement for Airport Master Plan update. Mr. Redmond stated that at the last City Council meeting, be informed the Council members that he would have copies of this material distributed to them in their boxes. Therefore, all members of the Council have reviewed the documents to be discussed at this time, The :First to be considered would be the Environmental Assessment dated January, 1986, prepared by Hosac Engineering. It is a statement identifying the anticipated impacts relative to our proposed Airport Master Plan and future projects thereof. The second document to be approved would be the Master Plan Update itself for the Caldwell Airport. Essentially the Master Plan as finalized is very close to what was done in 1977 as far as facilities and alignment are concerned. The only major change has been that the separations required between the buildings and the main transport runway nave been extended from 500 feet to 750 feet, Therefore, the transport runway has been shifted farther to the Northeast. Mr. Redmond said that it would be appropriate at this time for the City Council to approve the two documents. Mayor Cowles informed the City Council that he would ask for action on them separately. Therefore, it would be ar)propriate for a motion at this time to approve the Environmental Impact Statement for the Industrial Airport Master Plan Update. Book 27 Page 53 MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Marcus that approval be given for the Environmental Impact Statement for Caldwell Industrial. Airport Master Plan Update. Councilman Raymond questioned as to whether Mr. Redmond felt it was necessary to have this document approved by a Resolution. Mr. Redmond stated that he didn't think so, but perhaps a roll call vote would he in order. The Mayor then asked for a roll call. vote. Those voting yes. J. Carter, L. Carter, Mallea, Marcus, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Marmon, MOTION CARRIED The Mayor further commented that if the City Engineer found that a Resolution was necessary, he would ask Mr. Redmond to bring a Resolution back to the City Council at the next meeting. (APPROVE MASTER PLAN UPDATE FOR CALDWELL INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT) The Mayor said that he was certain that all of the Council. members understood this document as it was discussed by the City Engineer and copies were given to them for study. He would at this time ask for a motion. MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that approval be given for the Master Plan Update for the Caldwell Industrial Airport. Councilman Raymond asked if the Airport Commission had reviewed this document and submitted their atpproval. Councilman J. Carter assured him that the Commission has reviewed and approved the update. The Mayor then asked for a roll call. vote. Those voting yes: J. Carter_, L. Carter, Mallea, Marcus, and Raymond. 'Those voting no: none_ Absent and not voting: Marmon. MOTION CARRIED (APPROVE. GRANT APPLICATION TO F.A.A. FOR AIRPORT PROJECT) The Mayor again called on the City Engineer to present this item on t'ne Agenda. Mr. Redmond informed the City Council that last Friday the City met with Mr. €-tosac to finalize the Grant Application. At that time the understanding was that the City's grant monies were cut back to $387,000. it was found on Friday that this was not right; the monies had been escalated back up to .$605,000. Consequently, they were now in the process of revamping the Grant application. The proposed project would amount to approximately $705,000.13. To identify the major categories: Administration,, purchase of three parcels of property, covering a fee for appraisal. and acquisition, to crack seal, and slurry the existing runway and the existing apron to take care of the immediate maintenance problems the Airport has. The total of the two construction items is almost $120,000 plus engineering and design of the final runway and the dollar amount stipulated in their_ informational material. This would establish a readily designed project and as funds become available, the City could proceed with construction at any time. Restriping and marking the runway was also put back into the application because once they crack seal and slurry, the markings will be gone. The project was better now because the Airport can be helped immediately and can also move ahead with the property purchase and the designs of the overall project that the City is moving towards. mr. Redmond then stated that lie u7oul.d like action from the City Council to authorize the Mayor, Councilman Carter, or himself to sign the application on behalf of the City for the Grant once the dollar amounts have been established. Book 27 Page 54 MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that Ron Redmond be authorized to sign the Grant application when it is co mplete_ There was some discussion among the City Council members after which the mayor requested a vote on the motion as made. MOTION CARRIED (EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED) MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that pursuant to Idaho State Code, Section 67-2343, the City Council recess into an Executive Session when the Agenda items are completed for the purpose of cKscussing land acquisition after which the Council will reconvene. Roll Call Vote. Those voting yes: J. Carter, L. Carter, mallea, Marcus, and 'Raymond- Those voting no: none, Absent and not voting: Marmon. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman J. Carter reported that an Airport Meeting was held last week. The Commission gave him approval to attend the combined Nornwest Conference in Jackson Hole the first week of April, Councilman Carter further said that he would ask approval from the Council at this time. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Mallea that approval be given to Councilman J. Carter to attend the Conference as requested. MOTION CARRIED Councilman J. Carter also said that there was some discussion at the Airport Commission Meeting about remodeling the Coffee Shop at the Airport. Councilman L. Carter informed Council that he. had no reports. L3e did thank the Mayor and City Council for his appointment to the City Council and he would do his best to do a good - ;ob. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she attended the Stadium Board Meeting. The Fair Building was without a Manager and Darrel Deide has agreed to accept the responsibility for this vacancy. There was discussion with regard to the commitment made to CSHQA. Later that day there was a meeting with the people from, that firm and an agreement was reamed as to the true commitment. Councilwoman Marcus reported that she attended the Library soara Meeting. At that meeting it was reported that Alta Williams won the Soroptomist Award for Women Helping Women. The Grant for approving access to the Library was to he sent in, National Library Week planning is moving ahead. Activities are also being planned for the Tenth Anniversary of the Library. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor introduced Lane Thomas to the City Council explaining that he was the News Director for the Newsbrief. Also announced that there will be a meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday with the Pioneer Irrigation District. The Mayor also thanked all of those who helped with the clean up on Sunday The Mayor then declared the Regular Meeting to be recessed at 12:25 p.m. after which the City Council convened into an Executive Session to discuss land acquisition for the Airport. Book 27 Page 55 The Mayor called the Meeting back to order at 12:45 p.m. and asked for any action to be taken with regard to the land acquisition as was discussed during the Executive Session for Airport. MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond to authorize the Mayor to act on behalf of the City of Caldwell to establish the amount of money which is just compensation and make an offer. MOTION CARRIED Councilman J. Carter stated that the next item to consider was with regard to proceeding acquisition services for two of the parcels of land. It was MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter to proceed with t}Qe acquisition services for parcels B and C. MOTION' CARRIED Councilman J. Carter stated that he would now request action from the City Council with regard to the administrative settlement authorization. This would make it possible to make allowances within limits established. MOVES? by Raymond that Council agree to accept the proposed tarocedure for acquiring property at the Airport as submitted by Dean VanNoy. There was much discussion among the City Council members and the motion died for a lack of a second. MOVED by J. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond to approve the Administrative Settlement authorization for Dean Van Noy to go ahead with the project of property acquisition. MOTION C?iRRIED There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.m. 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