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Home My WebLink About2006-04-03city council minutesBOOK 47 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 2006 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas . Page 59 Mayor Nancolas welcomed everyone and asked Freddie Lane, Pastor of the Caldwell Christian Center, to lead in prayer. Mayor Nancolas asked that everyone remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan and Wells. Absent: None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Nancolas acknowledged Mrs. Jackson's U.S. Government class from Caldwell High School. The students introduced themselves. Mayor Nancolas acknowledged Brad Trosky as Employee of the Month. He read a letter from Brad's supervisor and presented him with a plaque and gift. Kennedy Wise, Sibylle Gorla, Alex Anderson, and Frank Walling, members from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, spoke concerning their recent trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the National League of Cities. They expressed their appreciation to the City Council for allowing them the opportunity to attend. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Hopper; SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Agenda as presented. Those voting yes: Unanimous. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION MOTION CARRIED Steve Rule introduced himself and stated that he was a candidate for Canyon County Commissioner. Leo Holmes updated the Council concerning the `Boulevard of Hems" project. He reported that the signage will not be placed on the Nampa/Caldwell Boulevard as originally planned but he is currently seeking permission for honorary military signage along Highway 19. The project name will be changed to "Highway of Heros." Mr. Holmes also reported concerning the renaming of the Caldwell Post Office in honor of PFC Herbert Littleton, Medal of Honor recipient. Mayor Nancolas stated that he has been in contact with Congressman Otter concerning paperwork requirements for such action. Mr. Holmes noted that the recognition involves a plaque being hung in the post office foyer honoring PFC Littleton. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Callsen to allow Mayor Nancolas to proceed with the necessary paperwork through Congressman Otter's office in support of allowing PFC Littleton's honorary recognition at the Caldwell Post Office. Those voting yes: Unanimous. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for approval by the Members of the City Council: 1. Approve acceptance of the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting held on March 20, 2006; 2. Approve Resolution No. 53 -06 declaring public support for the Idaho Development and Housing Organization (IDAHO), Inc. of the Arbor Cove project; 3. Approve Resolution No. 55 -06 proclaiming April 2006 to be Fair Housing Month; 4. Approve the request to amend Resolution No. 106 -05 to reduce the fee for the duplication of audiotapes; 5. Approve Resolution No. 54 -06 authorizing execution of a Real Estate Lease Agreement with Alpha & Omega Ministries, Inc., for property located at 214 S. 7 Avenue. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Those voting yes: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS NONE. BOOK 47 NEW BUSINESS Page 60 (Consider Bill No. 18 (Ordinance 2593), to approve annexation to Municipal Irrigation District for Monarch Commercial Subdivision No. 1, with a request to waive the rules, pass on the first reading, and approve summary for publication.) The Mayor read Bill No. 18 by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, ANNEXING A PORTION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS INTO THE MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT OF THE CITY AS CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ALTER THE BOUNDARY MAP ACCORDINGLY; DECLARING THE INTENT OF CITY TO POOL WATER RIGHTS AND APPLY A UNIFORM METHOD OF ALLOCATING ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Dakan to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 18 on its first reading. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: None. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Dakan to sponsor Bill No. 18, move for its passage, and approve the summary for publication. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: None. MOTION CARRIED (Public Hearing (Quasi - Judicial): SUB- 137P -06 (Monarch Commercial 42 Subdivision) — a request by Arbor Ridge LLC for preliminary plat approval of four (4) commercial lots and one (1) common lot.) The Mayor explained the quasi - judicial public hearing process. Those signed up to speak at any of the public hearings tonight were asked to stand and be sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk. The Mayor declared this public hearing open. Brian Billingsley, 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented the staff report and outlined the facts as written. Mayor Nancolas stated that no one was signed up to speak concerning this application. Mr. Billingsley reported that the applicant was not present. Discussion followed by the council members concerning the twelve -foot wall recommended within the staff report for noise buffering and security purposes between the commercial and residential developments. Councilman Hopper expressed concern with the lack of landscaping within the development and asked if a special use permit is required for the mini - storage unit as well as the fence height. Brian Billingsley confirmed the fact that all mini - storage facilities require a special use permit. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Dakan to continue this public hearing to a date and time certain, which is Monday, April 17, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Callsen, Dakan, and Mayor Nancolas. Those voting no: Hopper, Wells, and Blacker. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (Public Hearing (Quasi - Judicial): SUB- 135PF -06 (Country Acres 43 Subdivision) — a request by Bettie Pilote for preliminary and final plat approve of Country Acres Subdivision, consisting of two (2) residential lots in an R -1 Single - Family Residential zone.) The Mayor declared this public hearing open. Brian Billingsley, 621 Cleveland Blvd, read into the record a request from the Applicant requesting that the hearing be continued to April 17, 2006. MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Callsen to continue the public hearing to a date and time certain, which is Monday, April 17, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Callsen, Dakan, and Wells. Those voting no: Hopper and Blacker. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Wells reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,217,840.19 for the period ending March 29, 2006 and a net payroll in the amount of $210,005.37 for the pay period ending March 18, 2006. BOOK 47 Page 61 MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Callsen that accounts payable in the amount of $1,217,840.19 represented by check numbers 34038 through 34454 and a total payroll in the amount of $210,005.37 represented by check numbers 9629 through 9724 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Those voting yes: unanimous. (COUNCIL COMMENTS) MOTION CARRIED Councilman Dakan reported that Sage Community Resources' ribbon cutting ceremony will be conducted on Thursday, April 6, 2006. Councilman Wells reported that he recently attended a Brownfield Conference in Washington, D.C. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor reported that he will be attending the following functions: Gang Task Force meeting at Boise City Hall on Wednesday, April 4, at 9:00 a.m. E -911 Commission meeting on Thursday, April 6, where the commission will be discussing statewide inoperability of emergency communications as well as the protocol for 911 services throughout the State of Idaho. Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 13, at 5:00 p.m. at the YMCA facility for the West Valley Medical Therapy Connection. Albertson College of Idaho Annual Leadership Conference on Friday, April 21, at 9:00 a.m. which will be held in the Simplot Dining Hall facility. Community Pride Clean -up & Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, at 9:00 a.m. He noted that the Community Pride Clean-up Day is sponsored by the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council and the Earth Day events will be organized by Dennis Cannon. All participants will gather at the Hartwell Insurance parking lot where assignments will be made. The clean -up day concludes at noon at Memorial Park with pizza for all the participants. Earth Day events will follow in the afternoon. The Governor's Coordinating Council for Families and Children will hold its annual conference on May 24 -26 in Boise. The First Annual Heapherder's Car Show on Saturday, April 29, at Caldwell Memorial Park organized by Mike Smith of Sherwood Florist. Mayor Nancolas noted that Mr. Smith is looking for judges for this event. Mayor Nancolas stated that the Old Guys Basketball team played Middleton, Vallivue and Caldwell High School students in the month of March and won all three games. He noted that approximately $4,000 was raised from the games which $2,000 will be returned to the three schools for hosting the events and $2,000 to the Community Service Scholarship fund for Caldwell or Vallivue graduates. Mayor Nancolas stated that currently the Traffic Commission members include the Mayor, the City Engineer, the Community Development Director, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. It was requested that the City consider adding a citizen on the commission. He stated that he would poll the members of the Traffic Commission concerning this request. Mayor Nancolas distributed information concerning a preliminary study of a possible public safety impact fee. It was noted that the BBC firm from Denver has been contacted about conducting the needed research. Councilman Hopper stated his desire that the City also consider inclusion of a traffic impact fee within the study as well. Mayor Nancolas stated that further information will be brought forward at the next City Council meeting for consideration. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO STATE CODE 67 -2345 TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION) MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho State Code 67- 2345 for the purpose of discussing property acquisition. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Oates. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Oates, SECONDED by Hopper to reconvene into the Regular City Council Meeting. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and /or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Callsen to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. ti Cy `��' ., •.; . . €- o 41 ; 0 , M { 4 lilt E .. i F 1 .4 � JR , �c i