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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-03city council minutesBook 25 Page 73 REGULAR MEETING April 3, 1984 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCloskey. The Mayor requested that Stan Siegmann come forward and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Carter, Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman. Absent: none. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Mallea to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 20th 1984, and the Regular City Council Meeting of March 27th, 1984, and approve them as written. 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. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. (RECOGNITION OF STAN SIEGMANN) The Mayor stated that there was a special item on the Agenda for this meeting - recognition of Corporal Stan Siegmann. In Idaho Police Departments, it was very seldom that a man gains twenty years of service. Tonight was an opportunity to honor Stan Siegmann. Siegmann has been a name in the Caldwell Police Department for many years. The Mayor then asked the Police Chief to give some background on Stan Siegmann. The Police Chief was recognized and said that it was somewhat unusual for a Police Officer to celebrate twenty years in the Police Department. It was much more unusual for that person honored to be the third generation Police Officer with the same Department. The Chief went on to give some background on Mr. Siegmann and history of his time on the Caldwell Police force. In receiving his gold badge this evening, he will join five others who have received this honor which the Chief stated he felt was something to be proud of. The Mayor also recognized Charles Astleford, former Chief of Police, and Captain Al Wing who both spoke briefly commending Corporal Stan Siegmann on his fine work and dedication. Captain Wing presented the gold badge to Corporal Siegmann and requested that is Mother come forward to pin the badge on. Corporal Siegmann spoke briefly thanking everyone and expressing his thanks to his family for their support during his years in the Department. The Mayor also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Corporal Siegmann stating, "For twenty years of accepting the good and the bad with no deviation in loyalty to good law enforcement". The Mayor then declared a five minutes recess so the City Council and others in the audience could extend their congratulations to Corporal Siegmann. OLD BUSINESS (STREET NAME FROM MR. RANDOLPH ° S CLASS) Book 25 Page 74 After reconvening the meeting, the Mayor declared that the next item under Old Business was a street name from Mr. Randolph's class. Mr. Randolph did call in and informed the Mayor's Office that due to spring break, tennis, and baseball, the class has not had an opportunity to get the street named. He assured the Mayor that he would have something from the class by the next City Council Meeting. (SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION LEASE: - RESOLUTION) The Mayor said that the next item under Old Business was to take action with regard to the Lease Agreement with the Caldwell Amateur Softball Association. The Mayor stated that Tony Gabiola was in the audience, had reviewed the recent changes made, and_ has given his approval. The Mayor gave some explanation as to questions that had been asked with regard to the project and stated that he would hope that it would clarify the situation. Councilwoman Mallea pointed out to Mr. Gabiola the two changes that were made to the lease. One was the renewal of five years was not automatic, but will be negotiated and the other change was that they could not sublet without the consent or input from the City Council. She asked Mr. Gabiola if he was aware of these changes and did he agree. Mr. Gabiola stated that he was aware of the two changes and would agree with them. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would then like to make the motion that the Mayor be authorized to execute this lease agreement. It was pointed out to Councilwoman Mallea that there was a Resolution prepared for this lease which the Mayor read as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND THE CALDWELL AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, INC. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City 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 and the Caldwell Amateur Softball Association. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Marcus that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of the Lease Agreement between the City of Caldwell and the Caldwell Amateur Softball Association, Inc. Roll call vote. Those voting ;yes: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Raymond said that he would like to advise the City Council that the night. before he attended a Recreation Commission Meeting and there was a good deal of concern on their part that this Lease may not be approved. The Commission see it as a very important part of the baseball program as it takes pressure off the other fields. Councilman Raymond said that he was pleased that the Committee was able to come up with an acceptable agreement. The group certainly takes nothing for themselves as it was only for the benefit of the community. It was a very positive step. (REPORT REGARDING ICHABODS) The Mayor stated that all he wanted to do with regard to Ichabods was to have it official in reporting to the City Council that Ichabods went to Court and the Judge allowed them to open again and sell beer and wine. No hearing date was set as yet. Book. 25 Page 75 Councilman Raymond also reported that the Barowner`s Association tried to intercede in this situation. George Haines came to City Hall to try to get it worked out and was very disappointed when he was unable to do so. The Mayor also said that Mr. Bullis came with Mr. Haines on a second visit and arrangements were made for the Police Chief and Dennis Davis to meet with John Sullis at Ichabods at 8:00 p.m. that evening to inspect the lights. Mr. Harris was told that if the lights were adequate, since he stated that there was more lights up there than the City realized, he would have permission from the Mayor immediately to sell beer. The Mayor said that as he walked out the door about 5:30 p.m. he was served with the papers with regard to the court order. Councilman Raymond further said! that he happened to see Mr. Harris that afternoon and he told Mr. Harris that he had taken his side in this matter as long as he was making progress. The fact that he failed to respond to tell the City what he was doing, Councilman Raymond told Mr. Harris that the City had no choice but to suspend the license. Mr. Harris told him that he had more lights than the City realizes; at which time Councilman Raymond stated that they should go look at them. Mr. Harris did not want to do this. NEW BUSINESS (REPORT ON STREET LIGHTING PROJECT) The Mayor reported that he received a call today from the City of Boise and they were planning to go, with people from Twin Falls and Pocatello, before the P.U.C. to appeal. The Mayor then asked Ron Redmond, the City Engineer, to report further on the project. Mr. Redmond said that basically t�is refers back to monies being budgeted for a street light conversion for the last two- years. Approximately $30,000 a year was budgeted. Six of the main cities in Idaho were going to combine together to attempt to buy into the mandated change over of Idaho Power street light system. Therebv, this would generate a reduced rate which would result in a savings for all cities in Idaho. As it turned out, the City of Boise was carrying the lead in this project and they attempted to establish rate reduction deadline from Idaho Power and an amount. They approached the Public Utilities Commission four or five times. Caldwell °s one - fifth payoff was in the amount of $30,000. As it turned out, the P.U.C. more or less sided against Idaho Power indicating that no special rate adjustments would be accomplished„ The only time would be at the next general rate increase. Caldwell could put their money in where it would be held and Idaho Power gaining the interest and the cities would be kept in limbo as far as what kind of a rate reduction would be made. Nampa has withdrawn and Boise was considering redirecting their monies. Mr. Redmond further stated that it appeared last week that the proposal and the joint effort by the cities was not going to work out. The Mayor commented that without the City of Nampa, he did not believe it would work out. More money was needed to make it beneficial to all. They would just have to wait and see what happens now. The Council discussed this briefly with Mr. Redmond. (FIREWORKS APPLICATION) The City Clerk presented one fireworks application for approval by the City Council. This application was submitted by Jack Noble to have a stand in the parking lot by the laundry next to the East Cleveland Beverage located at 2518 East Cleveland. The Clerk stated that the fee was paid and she would recommend approval subject to the stand being approved by the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief and also subject to the insurance being turned into her office. Book 25 Page 76 It was MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be given for the fireworks application as submitted by Jack Noble subject to approval of the stand when built by the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief and also a copy of the insurance being turned in to the Office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST TO EXPAND J.U.B. CONTRACT) Mr. Redmond informed the City Council that in order to do aerial photos, there was about seven major steps that have to be done. It takes about ninety photos to cover the City of Caldwell and in each one of those ninety photos you have to have reference marks on the ground so that the photos can be blown up to a proper` scale. A series of pre -marks are established throughout the City. The steps for the aerial photos are: Locate the intersections where the pre -marks will be, you actually paint the Pre-marks on the ground, have someone come in and actually snag the aerial photos, survey in the pre -marks and establish a City wide grid, establish elevations on pre - marks, photos are blown up to scale, and draw topography on photo. Mr. Redmond further said that the Department budgeted for aerial photos $64,000. There was $5,000 left out of the monies budgeted for the irrigation and drainage study which could be included in the monies for the photos. If a package was put out with the initial costs he had now, it could run as high as $85,000. They would like to get the project started prior to the time the leaves come on the trees. Taking the photos was what was urgent at this time. Mr. Redmond further stated that he would like to have Council's permission to go ahead and have J.U.B. assist in locating the intersections. The City crews could do the pre- marking and the aerial photos would be taken prior to the time the leaves came on. This would be at a cost of somewhere between $10,000 to $12,000; then the surveying and the vertical elevations can be done by the crews to reduce the costs. The rest of the work can be spread out over the summer months and done as time Permits. Mr. Redmond also pointed out that this - -- aerial photography should be so that J.U.E. can go ahead with the drainage study. After some discussion, it was MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Norman that the City Engineer be allowed to proceed as requested. MOTION CARRIED (CLAIM - MRS. INEZ GABBARD) The Mayor read the following letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Mrs. Inez Gabbard: I am submitting this letter as a claim for an accident that occurred to me on March 2, 1984. I fell or tripped on a "speed bump" between the Public Library and Old Jefferson. My glasses were broken and my eye area required three stiches at the Emergency Room. Attached are the bills tha are directly related to the accident. On Dr. Hubler's bill, the unrelated bills have been crossed out. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles that the claim be denied and claim referred to the Insurance Committee. MOTION CARRIED (APPOINTMENT TO AIRPORT COMMISSION - MARTY KOCH) The Mayor informed the City Council that he had received the name of Marty Koch from the Airort Commission as a recommendation for appointment to the Airport Commission. The Mayor stated that this would be his recommendation and he would ask for action on this appointment. Book 25 Page 77 MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that the recommendation be followed and Marty Koch appointed to the Airport Commission. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITIZEN PARKING COMMITTEE) The Mayor stated that he would Pike to establish a Committee with regard to the downtown parking. He felt it would be much better to have the input from downtown before pursuing the proposal of the parking as was reported in the newspaper. The Mayor read the following as suggested members: Mike Gable, Ives Jones, Art Scovel, Royce Beougher, Tom Doerr, Frank Swallow, Ed Enger, and Junji Yamamoto. The Mayor further said that he would like to have support from the City Council by motion with regard to appointing this committee. MOVED by Norman, SECONDED by Raymond that the Committee as suggested by the Mayor be appointed. MOTION CARRIED (PERMIT FOR SHOOTING GALLERY) The Mayor stated that he received a letter from the Police Chief as follows: Mrs. Clara Thacker, Route One, Box 470, Caldwell, 585 3132, representing the Ida Ore Boy Scout Council, has requested permission to have a BB gun shooting gallery at the Cub Scout Day Camp at Lincoln School from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 23 June 1984. Mrs. Thacker has asured me all safety precautions will be taken and there will be adult supervision at all times. -5 -4 of the City Code requires Council approval. I have no objections. The Mayor also said that he had no objection and would ask for a motion in support. MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Carter that permission be given for the shooting gallery as requested. MOTION CARRIED (APPOINT INSURANCE COMMITTEE) The Mayor said that he wanted to appoint an Insurance Committee for two reasons. He was very concerned when he read in the paper that Ada County had their insurance cancelled out. The Mayor stated that he felt some rules should be set, as much as possible, to keep the staff from putting the City in a position of liability. Safety was now being stressed and hazards taken care of when identified. The Mayor further informed the City Council that he would appoint Councilman Carter, Councilwoman Mallea, and Councilman Norman to the Insurance Committee. The Mayor also requested that the Committee review the claim submitted by Mrs. Gabbard earlier in the meeting. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea reported that there was a Finance Meeting of the entire City Council to discuss a problem in one of the City Commission's budget. Due to a longer winter than had been budgeted for and due to an enlargement of the building which had not been provided for, the Senior Citizen's budget has not been adequately addressed. It was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that $5,000 be transferred from the General Fund Contingency to the Senior Citizen's budget. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Norman that $5,000 be transferred from the General Fund Contingency to the Senior Citizen's budget. Book 25 MOTION CARRIED Councilman Raymond reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met the night before and they basically have their budget put together for the next year. The programs were starting and their main concern at last night's meeting was the lease for the Softball. Association approved earlier in the City Council Meeting. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor read a letter for the benefit of the City Council that he sent to Starr Farish congratulating him for being honored in the Statesman as the Portrait of a Distinguished Citizen. The Mayor informed the City Council that the Trolley has now been discontinued. He discussed this with the Council at some length asking them to give serious consideration to the City taking the trolley in name only under the benediction of the City of Caldwell under the Caldwell Community Development Commission. Appointments would be made to the Commission, there would be a contractural agreement stating that the City would be held harmless and at no time would it cost the taxpayers any dollars. To get a grant, they need either a tax free corporation or a City commission. The Mayor was told in Boise that it was far easier to get the grant if the City was involved. Alta Williams was recognized and asked if she could speak with regard to the Stadium .Board. The Board was meeting the next day and they were requested by the City Council to answer some questions regarding the horse stalls. All the questions were answered and they would like to know if they have the approval of the City Council to proceed with the stalls. They were all ready to start. This item was discussed at some length with input from the City Engineer, Bob Collins, and members of the Council. It was decided that no action would be taken by the City Council at this time, but would be included on the Agenda for the next Regular City Council Meeting. Since the Stadium Board was meeting the next day, Alta Williams stated that this would mean they would have to wait another month to begin. The Mayor suggested that the Stadium Board understand and agree that the Council inform Mr. Collins of their decision so that he could start the project. This was agreeable to those present representing the Stadium Board. There being no further business,. the Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. APPROVED AS written April , 1984. F 'Corcilpet on Co /r Councilpf�tson ATTEST: Page 78 THIS 17th DAY X007 ayor Councilperson C nciA �e ncilperson OF (:21-1Z`` _ 1 City Cle .