HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-05city council minutesBook 24 Page 78
REGULAR MIEF;TING
April 5, 3083
7:30
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey.
The Iayor requestecl that everyone stand and give the Pledge of
Allegiance 'to - the Flaq.
The Poll of the City Council was called with the followinq
members present- Raymond, L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallet, Betts,
and Cowles
Absent:
(APPROVAL OF MTNIUTFS)
it was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by L. Carter to approve the
minutes of the Regular. City Council Meeting of March 15, 1953,
the Execrative Session of March 10, 1983, and the Regular City
Council Meeting of March 22, 7.3ra3, as written.
MOTION CARRIED
(AUDIENCE PART I CTPATI(W)
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. Since there was no one, the Mayor declared that
the Meeting would continue as outlined.
OLD BUSTINESS
(GANZ - K LAND SWAP)
The Mayor stated that the first item under Old Business was
further discussion an the Ganz - Kelly land swap. This was
Property on Canyon Pill that the two gentlemen were asking be
swapped with the City of Caldwell for land down below the f-Till.
mr. Redmond explained that this was discussed previously and the
gentlemen were now asking for a reconsideration with regard to
this swap. Part of the buildings and several other things such
as the septic tank field are presently on City property. They
have developed plans for the piece of property and can't proceed
because they found that the land swap they thought was
accomplished had not taken place. Therefore, they found that
they did not occupy as much property as they had thought. Mr.
Pedmond further said that they were, therefore, in somewhat of a
bind and were requesting the City Council to reconsider either
some kind of land swap or perhaps the sale of a portion of the
property so they could square it up.
The Mayor also said that the City has tried to get this situation
straightened out to everyone's satisfaction. There didn't seem
to be anyway that this project could be accelerated. Mr. Kelly
was planning to go back East and he would like to have - this
matter cleared up.
T Redmond stated that there was certain processes necessary and
time frames if the City intends to dispose of their. property.
There was an ordinance that had to be prepared and passed and
then there was a sixty day wait hefore anything more can be done.
That would make the tirte frame possibly three to four months if
the City Council decides they want to - proceed in this manner. An
ap praisal. praisal 'had to be made for the property; not necessarily by a
licensed appraiser, but an appraisal by somebody that the City
Council designates. Steve Jensen was contacted to see if he felt
comfortable in makinc
�7 an appraisal of both the property on the
hill and that below the 'hill. Mr. Jensen called that afternoon
and stated that he did not feel comfortable in making an
appraisal. of either one of the properties. if the city council
decides to proceed, they must - First of all determine whether to
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try to acco lt', ate by u. land swap or by a sale and then procee^]
accordi to law. mr. redro informed the Council t hat if they
want a Licensee', appraiser, Tom Skinner indicated that it woulcr
fall in the rang_ e of $200 to 5400 for this particular nronerty_ .
it would the the Council C'e.`.`-ision to determine if they want a
licensed appra iser or ,Iesi(,nat.e scmieo
Councilman R.ayroond stated that. he would not be adverse to usinq
someone to appraise the property with the intent to sell it at
i ts apnaised value. The Mayor st.ated that he would li.ke for the
City Council to approve having :both he and the City Engineer
pursue having the land appraised and then bring it bask to the
City Council.
it was then : ^.C7VED by Raymond, SECOND:, by Ma1lea that the Mayor
and the City T�,ngineer be 1. _rected to pursue the appraisal of i_hE ^e
ground necessary to square up_ Ganz's lot and brink, that sal .
value back to the ;City Council for approval.
�, C7PION CARRI ,]`
The mayor explained to the city Council that the Sanchez beer
license had expired. She Council refused to renew this license
at the last meeting based on other reasons, but as yet firs.
Sanchez has not as yet cone into City Hall to reapply for their
license. The Mayor stated that it was rout on the Agenda for
irformational purposes and no action needed to be taken until
hey did ma'.ke their application.
(RESOLU'TIO1.4 FOR GT,RIBAC`E COST
The Mayor st. that the Caldwell City Council met with the
Nampa City Council last week and there was discussion 1,aith regard
to these increases. The Nampa City Council chose to turn down;
the increases in costs. The Caldwell Council decision at the last
meeting was to accept the increase and mass it onto the users,
altInough the City Comcil did not- like this �i cis ion .
The City Council me5mrs discussed this increase at some length
with the general opinion that they simnl,y had no choices but to
accept this increase. The FCayor read the resolution as follows-
IT R1 SvL`;? 'Mat t'ne Mes set fort.b in the Petition
attached hereto and shade a :art hereof as though set fort,:n,
in full are hereby adopted by the Council, City of Caldwell,
Idaho, to be effective on April i., 7.
it was MOVED by Raymond. SECONDED by L. Carter that the
Resolution a- pproving the establishment of the increase of cost
for ga.rhar.,e in the City of Caldwell. be passed.
Roll call. vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, L.. Carter, an,:,
',.'Setts. Those voting no: J. Garter, Nallea, and Cowles. Ahsent
and not voting: none.
The 1!ayor stated that under extreme duress, !-le would vote yes.
NEW BUSINESS
(RECOG ,, ITIOi OF CLIP!` ?;NGU M)
The Mayor stated that he would delay presenting this Award of
Appreciation to Cliff Rnc, as be was out of town and unable to
be present. The Fla.yor dad, hoc✓ever, explain that this Award was.
to be presented to him for his cc;u .ck action on observing the
inability of an accident victim to breathe and ente.r.inq the
velhicle through the broken rear wincf:i..ow and 'placing the vict in
a position that restored his breathing process which,
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unquestionably averted serious, permanent damage and possible
death to Terry hall. The rlayor then recognize6 Terry Hall, who
was present at this Meeting, for the presentation. The Nayer
further explained that a Police Officer came to him and requested
that Mr.. Engum be given some recognition.
(PII.' OPI \Ir\TG FOP POLICE CAPS)
The Mayor exy�lai.ned that in the past the City of Caldwell has
always individually contacted all the dealers that they felt
would he interested in bidd-ing on vehicles. The procedures were
not followed to the City Cotancil_'s satisfaction this time. Thera
was an add in the paper, but it was not individually carried to
the various dealers. Technically, by the bidding process, as
lone as the notice was published in the local newspaper, that was
all that was necessary. This, however, has not been the
established policy of the City of Caldwell and since that was ascot
,d , real to, the City Council felt that they would like to have an
opportunity to hold the bills. Only one bid was received which
was from Mr. Nordstrom of Happy Day Ford and they would like to
request from Mr. Nordstrom that his bid not be opened and held
;=til the specifications could be sent out to the other dealers
so they would have an opportunity to bid.
There was then a question from Councilman Cowles as to why the
bidding policy was not followed with regard to notifying the
various dealers. The Chief of Police explained at some length
just who was notified and when. Several dealers were present at
the Meeting and expressed their concern with regard to the fact
that they did not feel they had received proper notification of
the request for bids. Mr. I3uekelman stated that he was disturbed
by the fact that Chrysler products were not included when the
specifications were drawn. The specifications left them out
because of a 1.6 inch difference in the wheel base. The
specifications were set up so that he could not bid at all.
Fir. Dale Nordstrom was recognized and stated that he was frown
TIaPTay Day Ford and picked up the specifications at the City Hall
on Monday and found that they had to be in by 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday. He worked very hard to get the bids in, but whatever
the City Council decided, he would not argue.
Councilman Raymond stated that lie had talked with the City
Attorney who informed trim what options the City had with regard
to this problem. Mr. Srnyser said that the option was to re jeci_
all bids. Councilman Raymond then stated that he expressed to
Mr.. Smyser his concern with regard to the protection for the
single= kAd.d,er in revealing his price as the Law states that the
bid must be opened tonight. The City Council did not want to
reveal his price if it was determined that the City would
readvertise and go through the bidding process again. Mr.
Smyser's recommendation, was that the City Council ask the bidder
if he would agree that he dial not want his price revealed and if
that he the case, he would have that option and could re -bid at
another time. The City Attorney did fcael that the bid had to be
opened tonight as advertised. I7'_ Mr. Nordstrom requests that the
biO.. riot be opened and read, the City could then give him the bid
bade.
Mr. Nordstrom was recognized and stated that he would like to
have the 'raid .returned and would agree that it not be opened at
this time. He further explained that the bid was not typed and
he would like to put it together a little more professionally.
Councilwoman Mallea, further commented that she would like to
direct the Chief of Police, who was setting up these
specifications, to either increase by 1.Fi inches the wheel base
so that all of the persons could slake a bid or give the City
Council valid reasons why not.
Mr. N.ordst:r.onn again was recognized and stated that the
specifications call for no automatic overdrive transmission. He
would suggest that the Chief of Police spent, some time talking
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witb all of the dealers and go over the specifications. Fir.
N o r, �
strom further said that there was a specification in the bid
that Ford, ' din � meet and that was overdrive transmission
with the pol ice nac*,face V7 - it 'nas to ;n an automatic overdrive .
In his hid, there would 'ac that excepticon.
The Mayor thanNed Mr. Nordstrom for his coo�eration in th-J s
matter. Councilman Cowles commented that be would hope that no
P)epartments in the City would rnyt the City Council or the clealers
in a -nosition that they were at the present time at any tW'.
in the Ature.
it was OVER by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that the bids be
rejected and readvertise t o!.1ce cars.
The unopened bid from Uappy Day Ford was then returned to Mr.
Nordstrom as recuested by hi.m
T'here 41as some further discussion between the dealers and the
Chief of Police.
(BID OPMRING - FOR 1,1 PTJR< TE .IS COURTS)
The ,,ayor requested that Nevin Filly come forward to open these
bids. The hi <as were as follows:
and J Stirfacinq Incorporation
Mr. Holly stated that they did have a bid bond, but they
only hid on a portion of the r.roject; just number Ei n
ve ad
six for $6,702W0. The specLfications called for just one
sum, for the entire project.
Tda'ho Sand and Gravel - , ond included
S30,472.33
noise
Pavin-.4 and Asphalt Co. Pond included
Y34,379.00
The Mayor stated that he would turn the bids over to the W�G
Cci,ir,Attee along with, Nevin "Hiolly and the City Engineer.
(CU�TTTS PARN STREFTH.-DR:_7 PROJECT PROPOSTJ)
,levin irriolly, the Parks and Recreation, Direc tor, was requested t c
proceed wit' the explanation of tYis Grant Proposal to the City
Council. Mr. Holly stated that the reason he pursued this Crant
was because lie fe- that he had direction from the City Council
that the City wanted to do something out W the Curtis F%rk area.
The Council did visit the Park last summer and talked about the
possibility of having a caretaker out there for some control.
T,<,hen the Gran LS from the Land and Water Conversation 7und, tlhrcuq ,,
tb,e Federal Covernment became available, he talked with State
Parks and Recreation Department and determined that the City
would nursue a grant. A Committee was forme,", consistino Comm - R-ill-
Gigray K!, Denn- Pavis, Stephanie Knoeller, Gene Revins, and
Marilyn Bau Since last Auowt, N.r. Holly said that he (�,io qo,
through the ,processes to pursue the grant apnlication an
pre application form was presented to the City Council. Thi, as
a step away front the fund -pa?ers and it was decided by the City
Council at that time to go forward. The City of Caldwell was
chosen to give a presentation at Une Stiate: was nart of tlr.^
process. on the hasis of this presentation, the City scorer
nu six Jin t State. T'he proposal for Curtis Park includes
the 'basic cbin, tal"<eo about h(2f( jncludinc7 t e , b. , , - , 6 -,,e , Chc
entry to the Park, Sestroor Facilities, creation of parkinq and
circulation area, creation of nature trails K area close to tbe
river, a ;L-okver line, tree clearance and removal which a Wt bas
been done and could be counted towards the match, the cr(-_ of
, a
water well. mr. iolly further said that what the City has at
Curtis Part is a unique situation with a lot of wildlife anti
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vegetation. His feeling was that i.E the City could rialce this
Park accessible to the community and the Elks have agreed to work
with them on This project, it would be a great asset for school.
groups, Scout groups with the ultimate goal of having a caretaker
out there. The second part of the Grant which helped them score
so high was in the area of greeerwa,ys and greenbelts and creating
a like path and eventually connecting the lath with an entire
greenbelt system. Mr. T'olly further said that if they could do
this much this year, the community would get excited about the
project. Ile felt that these resource., should be (3evelope6 and he
would hope that the Council would be progressive enough to
recognize this as he believed that it would, lie an asset to the
community to have - the ,>ark, the jogging course and the bike path
started.
Mr. Eloll -Y further commented that he dial a;. )nreciate all o.f the
work that the P1 have done so far and with this grant, they
were hopeful- to give the project more help and support. Mr.
golly then requested that Pil -1 Gigray dive his presentation which
was primarily with regard to the bike path.
Mr. Cigray was then recognized and gave a lengthy presentations
ak >out the proposed 1.�lans for the Park, which he stated was to
create a multi -use park greenbelt concept. He pointed out the
areas on a map for the Council and audience to :further explain
the project.
Mr. Holly informed the City Council that the grant was submitted
for $75,000. The preapplication fora submitted proposal for
$37,500 with the State would match the funds from the Land and
Water Conservation Fund. The C "itv would mend to slated $37,500.
With the help of the Elks and using City crews for some of the
work, it was felt there would be no problem matr_hinq $22,500 in
labor. E3hat he was asking from the City was $7,000 of his budget
whiter- was allocated towards the Rose Garden sprinkler system.
There was $1.2,000 for that project and only 55,000 was used. miir.
Holly further said there would be another 5�R,00 which the
Council would not have to appropriate From any funds as he dial
get permission from the State that it could be projected in next
year's budget. It could be put in the Park's budget after
October Ist so the project coul(''. be started with the labor and
the $7,000 at this time. It. would he necessary to obligate the
$8,000 now and pit in tl)e budget after the beginnincr of the
Ei.scal. year.
There was quite a lengthy discussion among the City Council.
members, along with Gene Revins from the Fl Iks Club. \Mr. Revins
pointed out -that the 7711cs could not ge this grant and nee::l.ecl the
City's assistance -in order to get the project going.
It was MOVED by L. Carter, SFCO >,'Di?D by netts that authorization
be given to the Recreation Department and the City of Caldwell to
apply for the Grant and proceed.
Mr. Revins requested that they sit clown with the Committee to
establish a safety valve for their. It was agreed that this Would
be clone in the near Future.
Roll call- vote. Those voting yes: L. Carter, Betts, and Cowles.
Those voting no: J. Carter, mall-ca., and Raymond. Absent and not
voting. none. The Mayor then voted a yes which allowed the
motion to carry.
NOTION CARRIED
(POOL PEES PROPOSAL)
D?evin holly was recognized to present - the new pool fees proposal.
Tie explained that the fees have not been adjusted for Five years
and he di-d make some moderate increases in the rates which he
would now present. There would be no charge in the 50 cent
charge for children under 12 years of age., or the 75 cent charge
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for a ges 12 to IS years, or the 01.50 charge fo r adu He
would like to allow the senior Citizens, with a Cara. to swim :Free..
With reference to the lesson rates, he , .•ou , l_d propose tht-
followinc, increases:
1s?aders from 55.00 to $6.0�',
3eginners from S .C)0 to
:'advanced !?ec;in.ners from $5.P0 to S6.00
Intermediate Frog * "5.00 to F'10.00
Fcar swim na sses :
yndivi CUe`1,.l (withi City limits) fro-I c15,00 trJ
individual (outside City limits) iron S2.0.CO to S22.50
Family of six or less (within Ci limits) from $30.00 to
$35.00
Family of sever; or .,.,re (.,iti;in. City limits) to 5940.0('
!'a.nily of six or less (outside City 1400s) 540.0()
?'a;; of save,: or ;ao?'e (outside City 541.5.00
Cdr. 1.3olly stated that he felt this would bring i:-, al >out X',2,500 in
pool revenue which was a modest increase. : "Ir. — ,!oily a3so
informed, the City Council that these fees were approved by the
Parks and Recreation Corm- rission .
MOir'C. by Co S,Cvi.i 3} by :';efts that the fees as nresert_ec: be.
accepted.
O 10`1 CAR I FF'
The Kaym stated that he -.ad give-) tree City Council information
with regard to this request.
_. Redmond explained that there was a request received from
Dairymen's to install a bulk storage tank. This would be an
i.rpressive tank as it would ", he about seventy -five feet tall. _
would be placed immediately adjacent. to their building in the
vicinity of the new tanks they installed Last year. The tank_ will
be in the right of clay and they w ould put a curA_> portion of
P,iha *iy Street there, fifty foot right of way would ;gut the curb
25 fe et out from the building so " tank Would be cpi,rcx t'.'a.tely
a Mat- and half or so bE_';,i1.nd the curb line_. - , .'h ey in-c3icat t hey
viouild out proper protection in front of the tank and of Bred to
landscape that area if it would he f:a,Ca.l .bate getting this
approval.
T %!0 lJ by Raym SECOND by Cowles that Da iry men 's be given
per mission to install this tank su'h ject to doin_o the landscaping,
as a k >y the City Engineer.
The favor called the Council's attention to a Letter received
from the Fire Chief asking to meet- with the City Council and the
Awyor to go over all the deficiencies of the Fire Department.
The Mayor said that he would like for the City Council to
determine if and v)hen they would like to meet with them. After
some discussion, the Council set the next Tuesday noon as the
time to rr;eet: with tnern.
(CONTF i C.T =^ IT H' ,`I'N;G' c OF
The Mayor explained that this was the band who were to play for
the Centennizal. W11. it was necessary for the '''ayor to s ign this
contract and he , ,could ask pe" ssion from the City C'ourlcil to do
SO. The fee would be paid for out of the sale of the tickets.
The City Council agreed that -We T%yor `,oe alloved to sign this.
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The Mayor reminded the City Council of the Caldwell Community
Civic Building Association dinner to be held on April 21st at
7:30 p.m. at the Armory. Iie would ask that Councilman Raymond
inquire as to whether the wives or husbands were to he included.
(APPOINT COMMITTEE - AWARD FOR FLOAT)
The Mayor appointed Councilwoman Mallea and Councilman J. Carter
to be the Committee to choose the best suggestion for a float
idea submitted b personnel within the City of Caldwell... The
Mayor further said that he would like to have this by the coming
Friday.
(CATERING PET: ZITS) -
The City Clerk presented two catering permits for approval. P,oth
were to be catered by The Corral- for the Eagles Lodge, one for
the 16,17, and IR of June and the other for the 13, 14, and 25 of
June. The fee was received and the Chief of Police gave his
approval -.
MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that the Catering Permits
as presented be approved.
t- 7O'TION CARRIED
(CONMI°T7117F RE?OP,TS)
Councilwoman Mallea reported that she attended the Library
Meeting and all. was going well..
Councilman J. Carter stated that the F.B.O. Lease for the Airport
was at the City Attorney's Office to be drawn up.
Councilman Cowles informed the City Council. that he would he out
of town from Thursday to Sunday.
Councilman Betts stated that the paving was being scheduled for
inside the Rodeo Grounds which will_ be finished, soon. The
Stadium Board was going ahead with the sound system which the
felt was doing a good job. The list of events scheduled at the
riel.dhouse indicated that it was getting a lot of use.
Ron Redmond commented that the sidewalk situation along Blaine
was hazardous and there was a meeting scheduled with Rill Sacht.
( MAYOR.' s Cor.11Ml~NTS )
The Mayor reported that the Centennial was going well. He also
informed the Council that he had a meeting, at the College of
Idaho with regard to developing the old football. field.
There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at
9:50 P.M.
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