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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-18city council minutesBook 16 Page 62 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 1975 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pasley. The roll of the Council was called with the following Council members present: Gamboa, Dakan, Carter, McCluskey, Williams, and Banks. Absent: none. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Banks to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 6th, 1975, and of the Special Meeting of March 11th, 1975, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (K'.0.'S SALOON - POOL LICENSE) An application from Calvin A. Oakley doing business at IZ.O.'s Saloon for a pool License was presented to by the Mayor. This application was presented at the last Council Meeting, but the Council did not act on it as Mr. Oakley did not specify on the form as to where this business was to be located. The Mayor stated that the application was now in order stating that the business would be located at the site of what was formerly called The Shack. MOVED by Gamboa, SECONDED by Carter that the application from K.O.'s Saloon be approved and that they be issued a Pool License. MOTION CARRIED (VACATION OF PORTION OF THIRD STREET - PUBLIC HEARING) The Mayor stated that this was the date set for a hearing from anyone who might have an objection to the closing of this portion of Third Street that runs through the J. C. Park. This was requested by the Dead of the Parks and Recreation Department due to a problem with the irrigation. All of the property owners within 300 feet were notified by certified mail. The Mayor explained - that after this portion of the road was closed, the plan was to put in grass as each time the Park was irrigated the road was completely under water. A gentleman from the audience was recognized by the Mayor and stated that he felt it would help considerably to curb Galveston Street along J. C. Park which would possibly prevent the irrigation from spilling over into the street. The Mayor said he would call this to the attention of the Public Works Supervisor and perhaps this could be considered in next year's budget. The Mayor stated that since there was no objections to the closing of this portion of Third Street, the City would proceed with the closing. (INDEMNI'T`Y AGREEMENTS - DeLONG AND NELSON: CRANDALL AND MURCH) Councilman Dakan declared the Indemnity Agreements signed by Henrietta Ross DeLong and Catherine Ross Nelson concerning Book 16 Page 63 Section No. 9, Lot 45, Graves 4 & 5 and signed by Cryup Crandall and Maude Murch concerning Section No. 9, Lot 45, Graves 4 & 5 to be in order. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Carter that these two Indemnity Agreements be approved. MOTION CARRIED (ENDORSEMENT OF WEED PROGRAM) The Mayor stated that the City was going to try to do a better job of weed control this year. This responsibility was turned over to the Parks and Recreation Department. Previously the City bought a beater and a man was hired, and the City charged owners of private property to have this man come and cut their weeds. This proved to be a very unsatisfactory operation. The Parks and Recreation Department proposed to the Council that they be responsible for the weed control and that the City enforce the weed ordinance which says that each property owner or occupant was responsible for the weeds from the center of the street to the center of the alley. Mr. Collins, the Mayor stated further, who is the Head of the Parks and Recreation Department, has been in contact with four professional sprayers and it was the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Department that individuals who have a weed problem that needs taken care of can get in touch with one of these companies. The Parks and Recreation Department was asking for the Council's endorsement of this program. The companies involved were Pest Go, Lee Spray Service, A -Able Pest Control, and Ivy Commercial Sprayers. Mr. Collins stated that all of them are insured and licensed by the State and he has talked with each of them. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Gamboa that the Council endorse this weed control program proposed by the Parks and Recreation Department. MOTION CARRIED (DANGEROUS FIREWORKS PERMIT REQUEST) The Mayor said that he received an application for a dangerous fireworks permit submitted by Helen McKinney for the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce. This would be for the Chamber's Fireworks Display on the 4th of July at Simplot Stadium. MOVED by Banks, SECONDED by Dakan that approval be given for the Dangerous Fireworks Permit requested by the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDERATION OF FLOOD INSURANCE) The Mayor stated that the next order .cE business was consideration of flood insurance which had been discussed previously. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that the Council request the _City Attorney to draft a Resolution authorizing the flood insurance. The City Engineer pointed out on a map to the Council the area that was in flood area. This would allow residents to purchase flood insurance; otherwise they could not. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Gamboa that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a Resolution for proposal to meet flood regulations of the Federal Government. MOTION CARRIED Boole 16 Page 64 (AIRPORT ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY) There was no action felt necessary at this time, the Mayor stated, as things seemed to be progressing. (DRAINLINE EASEMENTS - GUSHWA) The City Engineer presented two easements signed by Ralph E. and Daisy M. Gushwa and Denver Joe Gushwa giving the City permission to construct a storm sewer and drain lines. MOVED by Banks, SECONDED by McCluskey that the Council accept these two easements as presented by the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED (RENTAL OF HOUSE AT CEMETERY) The Mayor said that the City owns a home on Illinois across from the Cemetery that has been rented by George Hammar for years, but Mr. Hammar has now moved and the house was empty at the present time. The Mayor stated that the suggestion was made that perhaps this home could be rented to a member of the Police Department for a minimal rent of $100 with the idea that this member of the Police Department watch the Cemetery during the evenings and on weekends. If this arrangement cannot be made, then the rent to someone else would be $125. The Council members expressed their concern over the fact that the house did need paint badly. Councilman McCluskey suggested that a renter might paint the house for a month's rent. MOVED by McCluskey, SECONDED by Banks that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate on the rental price of the house. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION) The Mayor said that across from the Cemetery there was property that was used by a vault company which has gone out of business. The Mayor stated that Mr. Barrett and Mr. Cooper both felt it would be highly desirable for the City to acquire this property. The building was heated and could be used as a shop in the winter. The Mayor proposed that a Committee of three members of the City Council be appointed to negotiate and bring back to the City Council at the next meeting their recommendations on this property. Several members of the Council expressed their concern over purchasing anything more until the City's obligation on E.D.A. was met. They also expressed concern over purchasing that was not included in the budget. Councilman Gamboa suggested that the Committee still be appointed and perhaps the acquisition of this property could be considered towards the end of the fiscal year. The Mayor then appointed Councilwoman Williams, Councilman Gamboa, and Councilman Carter to serve on this Committee and report back to the Council. (BEER LICENSE TRANSFER - WESTERN BEER AND LUNCH) An application was presented by the Mayor from Alta M. Book 16 Page 65 Martinez and Paul L. Martinez doing business at Western Beer and Lunch for a transfer of beer license. The Mayor stated that the application was in order and the fee was paid. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by McCluskey that approval be given for this transfer of beer license. MOTION CARRIED (TRAVEL EXPENSE BUDGET BALANCE) The Mayor said that at the last Council Meeting Councilwoman Williams asked if it would be possible to have the balance for the travel expense budget available. The Mayor said that this was prepared and as of the present $1,017 had been approved leaving a balance of $2982.93. This report would be given at each Council Meeting. (FINANCIAL STATEMENT) Councilwoman Williams stated that there was claims in the amount of $21,533.79. There was no Revenue Sharing in this. She stated that there was one claim in the amount of $494.94 which was a sales tax that was to be paid immediately. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Carter that all of the claims, with the exception of this one for $494.94, be held in the Clerk's Office and that warrants be issued after the April 1, 1975 meeting. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor offered his apology to the audience for not inquiring at the beginning of the Meeting if there was any business from the members of the audience. He then asked if there was anyone who had something they would like to ask or comment on. Officer Miller was recognized by the Mayor and offered his apology for any comment he might have made in Court that might have embarrassed anyone. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15. APPROVED AS written THIS lst DAY OF April , 1975 ATTEST: - � Mayor - City Glerk