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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-18city council minutesBook 32 Page 43 REGULAR MEETING March 18, 1991 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Dakan. 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: Nancolas, Murdoch, Jarboe, Houchins, and Valdez. Absent: Raymond. (ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA) Mayor Dakan stated that he would add one item under New Business requesting the Council to establish a time for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing trade and commerce. (CONSENT CALENDAR) The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for consideration by the members of the City Council: 1. Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 4, 1991, and approve them as written; 2. Accept the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of February 21, 1991, the Historic Preservation Commission Meeting of March 7, 1991, the Airport Commission Meeting of March 7, 1991, the Caldwell Events Center Advisory Board Meeting of February 13, 1991, and Golf Board Meetings of February 25, 1991, and March 5, 1991; 3. Approve a sublease at the Airport between Ritter CAMS and Aviation Specialists; 4. Approve Catering Permits for Northwest Food Service to cater at the College of Idaho on March 30, 1991, and March 21, 1991, and one for the Sundowner to cater at Trolley Square on March 23, 1991. All Permits were approved by the Chief of Police. MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Jarboe to approve the Consent Calendar as presented by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Nancolas, Murdoch, Jarboe, Houchins, and Valdez. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Raymond. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS (THIRD READING OF BILL NO. 1 - ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 90 -1) The Mayor stated that this was the time set for the third reading of Bill No. 1 pertaining to the assessment roll for L.I.D. 90 -1. The Bill was read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN :FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 90 -1 FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, INCLUDING THE NAMING OF SAID DISTRICT, THE CREATION OF SAID DISTRICT, THE HEARING OF PROTESTS AND THE FINDINGS MADE THEREAFTER IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING THE MEANS OF DETERMINING THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT; SETTING OUT THE IMRPOVEMENTS MADE, THE PROPERTY AFFECTED, AND THE BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY ASSESSED WITHIN SAID LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SAID DISTRICT LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED THEREIN, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND NOTICE OF SAID ASSESSMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FINALITY OF THE Book 32 Page 44 DETERMINATION OF THE REGULARITY, VALIDITY, AND CORRECTNESS OF SAID ASSESSMENT ROLL, RATIFYING THE PROCEEDINGS TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE CREATION, PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL, THE HEARING HELD THEREON AND THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS TO SAID LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING S-PARAETLTTY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. M077ED by Hancola.s, SECONDED by Murdoch to suspend the rule requiring that the Hill be read in full for one reading and that .Till Ncn 1 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1891 after being read by (rifle only for three readings. Rcs� 1 cal_:,- vote. Those voting yes: Nancoles, Murdoch, Jarboe, Hounhins,. and Valdez. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting. Raymond. MOTION CARRIED (ESTABI:SH A THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOR MAKING PULL PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT' FOR 1,0CAL IMRNOVEMENT DISTRICT 90-1) E-- was e - -Dlained by the Mayor - that upon passage of the Bill accepting the assessment roll_ for L.I.D. 90 -1, it was necessay to establish this thirty day period. The thirty ;Day period is created in which residents effected by the L.I.D. may pay their assessment in full without paying interest. Those persons not paying within the thirty day period are presumed to have elected to pay by installments. In this instance, t ^:a period would begin From the date of adoption of the Ordinance, March 18, 1991, running through April 1B, 1991. 'Those persons not paying in full by April 18, will have their firs: installment due and payable on or before March 18, 1992. The interest rates is set at 6.90. MOVED, by Murdoch, SECONDED by Valdez that the thirty day period in which residents effected by the L.S.D. 90 -1 may pay their as sessments in full without interest be Narch 18, 1991, through April 18, 1991. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Murdoch, Jarboe, Houchins Val sz, an_? Nancolas. Those voting no: none. Absent an-7 not voting: Raymond. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING= ON VACATION OF FIRST AVENUE NORTH OF' PLYMOU After opening the Public Hearing, the Mayor requested that the Planning and Zoning Director, Mr.. Crooks, give a brief background explanation of this item. Mr. Crooks reviewed the memo submitted to the City Council stating than ;Soy Hardy and West;ern. Dairymen Cooperative, Inc., n,7 e filed a petition to vacate the full right -of -way width of s Avenue, north of Plymouth Avenue. The purpose of the vacation was to add property to Blocs 89 to accommodate residential mobile home development. The City Staff, =_ncluci.ng the City Engineer and the Par]-,- and Recreation Director, has evaluated the petition to vacate First Avenue. There is no existing utility services within this . -cf -way nor is there the need to reserve utility easements in this area for future utility service. Additionally, - there is no potential for the extension of First Avenue as a residential street north of Plymouth Avenue due to topographic constraints and also the presence of the Notus Canal. Tirst Avenue, north of Plymouth Avenue, however, does have value as future passive: park site and also a major pedestrian waliway /trail linkage between the lower and upper portion of Book 32 Page 45 Canyon Hill, Luby Park and the Boise River Greenbelt. First Avenue could also provide a major connection for school children to access Sacajawea Elementary School from attendance zone areas south of Plymouth Avenue and avoid the potentially more dangerous route of Illinois Avenue. The Council is also reminded that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be reviewing the hillside property north of Plymouth Avenue and assessing its potential value as a park site. Mr. Crooks also reminded the Council of a case of similar nature further down Plymouth Avenue. This was an item that came before the Council at the last meeting which was with regard to property currently owned by the City. An ordinance was presented setting this particular piece of property as excess property. At that time, "the matter was deferred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to see what input that body had and whether they saw this area as a potential park site or trail link to the overall park system. The Planning and Zoning Department was advised by the Parks and Recreation Director that the Board did meet on Wednesday and did consider this item and could see the site as having some value as a future component of the City's park system. However, Mr. Crooks informed Council that at this time he did not have anything in writing from the Parks Department or an official copy of the minutes of that meeting. Mr. Crooks further said that there was some similarity circumstances as far as this property and the other property discussed at the last meeting. One of the options was to defer this matter to the Parks :Department for additional input. Also, a draft Bill was prepared for consideration and may be another option the Council may wish to explore. Another option that Council may wash to consider is a method of easements through this particular site in order to provide that pedestrian link from the lower portion of Canyon Hill to the upper portion. The Mayor asked Council if they had any questions at this time or comments with regard to this request. Councilman Nancolas asked Mr. Crooks if the Parks and Recreation Department gave him any indication as to when they would be ready to address this. Mr. Crooks informed Councilman Nancolas that they did look at the other property last Wednesday and believed that there was potential in fitting it into their park system and trail linkage with Luby Park, Curtis Park, and the Greenbelt and other pedestrian ways. But, as yet, he did not have anything in writing; just a verbal comment so he could give the Council some indication of what had occurred. The written testimony usually takes a few days, but he felt sure that this would be available by the next Council meeting. Rena Offutt, 2002 Rice Avenue, was recognized by the Mayor. Ms. Offutt urged the City Council to please wait on vacating the property until there was some input from the Parks and Recreation Department. It seemed to her that it was premature to vacate this property and then down the road find that there was a public use for it:. Ms. Offutt also reminded the Council that there would be a RUDAT Study coming in soon and that work was also being done on the Comprehensive Plan. She felt it would be prudent to wait for information before deciding to give up a piece of property that could be beneficial to the public in the future. The Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Dakan. MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Nancolas that a decision on this matter be deferred until the April 15, 1991, Regular City Council Meeting when written information should be available from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Nancolas, Murdoch, Jarboe, Houchins, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Book 32 Absea and voti Raymond. Pnge 46 MOTION CARRIED (REQUES` _'.' FOR 2�N EXECUTIVE SESSION) Mayor -akan requested ghat an Executive Session be scheduled by the City Council for the purpose of discussing trade and commerce. MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Valdez that pursuant to ldaizo State Code, Section 67 -2342, an Executive Session be scheduled for March 27, 1991, at 11:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing trade and commerce. Roll call vote. 'Those voting yes, Nancolas, Murdoch, Jarboe, Eouchins and Valdez. Those voting no: none. Absent end not voting: Raymond_. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAI, REPORT Councilman Murdoch reported that there was currently Accounts Pay. in. the amount of $213,403.13 and a Payroll of $152,/;59.79 for the t weeks ending March 15, 1991_ MOVED by Murdoch, SECONDED by Valdez that the Accounts Payable io the amount of $213,403.13 represented by checks nuz:tored WC72 through 19237 and payroll in the amount of $152,459,79 a epresentated by checks numbered 32047 through 32253 b accepted, the bills paid, and - the vouchers :Filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Roll call vote, Those voting yes: Murdoch, Jarboe, Houct,_ns, Valdez, and Nancolas.. Those voting no: none. Absent and not - . Raymond. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE FARTIC12ATION) T he Mayo- asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to address the Council at this time on any item that was not included on the prepared Agenda. Ca -milo nopez, 1721 Roosevelt, was recognized by the Mayor. Mr. Lopez expressed his concern regarding the sewer system being privatized, the Citys drinking water, and the state of the budget. Mayor Dakan explained that nothing gill be done on the privatization of the Treatment discussed at a public hearing, cleared, the difference in the addressed this year was due to i� being completed. this year. Plant until the issue is the City's water has been way the budget was being Te year old projects finally Mr.. Lopez commented that the work was beginning on Chicago and he was of - that. John Tegge, 610 Sout1i 3rd, was recognized. Mr. Tngge suggested that perhaps e. better directional sign indicating where the City of Caldwell was could be beneficial to the community. Re felt 'ghat it was all being directed to Karcher and Nampa. Feed Wilim« 2204 Pleasanton, was recognzied by the Mayor. Mr. Willms stated that he recently talked. with Councilman Jarbo : regarding problems in his neighborhood. Mr. Jarboe arrange? for additional police patrol in his neighborhood which has made a world of difference. tie wanted to publicly thank Mr. Jarboe for his efforts and the police Officers who founj the t_me during the day to patrol his neighborhood. Book 32 Page 47 The Officer's visibility makes a difference. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman Murdoch stated that he would like to move the irrigation question up in priority and try to get it settled. The facts were not going to change much and the Irrigation Commission has worked very hard and long to arrive at the recommendation submitted to the City. Mr. Murdoch -- suggested that this issue be placed on the Agenda for the next meeting. Councilman Nancolas reported that he attended the Airport Commission Meeting. He felt that the City was very fortunate to have Jerry Olson as the Airport Manager. Things were progressing very well. Mr. Nancolas also commended the Airport Commission for their work. Councilman Valdez stated that he attended the Senior Citizen's Meeting and all was going well. Councilman Jarboe reported on the College of Idaho representing the City of Caldwell and the State of Idaho at the basketball tournament held in Kansas City. (ADJOURNMENT) Mayor Dakan informed Council that he would entertain a motion for adjournment. MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Murdoch that since there was no further business at this time,. the Regular City Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 1st DAY OF April , 1991. City Clot J