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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-08city council minutesBook 21 SPECIAL MEETING April 8, 1980 12:00 Noon Page 110 The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Al McCluskey. The Acting Mayor asked that everyone stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Betts, Williams, Raymond, and Hopper. Absent: Carter. (NOMINATION FOR MAYOR OF T'HE CITY OF CALDWELL) The Acting Mayor McCluskey stated that due to the resignation -- of Bob Pasley as Mayor, he would ask at this time for a motion for the nomination for the position of Mayor of the City of Caldwell to complete the term 1980 -81 until the next regular election as provided by law. Councilman Hopper was recognized and stated that he would consider it an honor to MOVE that Al McCluskey be nominated as Mayor of the City of Caldwell for the term of 1980 -81 until the next regular election as provided by law. SECONDED by Betts. Roll call vote. Those: voting yes: Hopper, Betts, Williams, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED (OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO THE MAYOR) The City Cleric was then requested to administer the Oath of Office to A. I-1. McCluskey as the Mayor of the City of Caldwell. This Oath was signed by Mayor McCluskey and was filed in the Cleric's Office. (COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR) The Mayor stated that he would like to read a clipping out of the News Tribune from the day before that he said represented his sentiments. The article was read by Mayor. McCluskey as follows: To the Editor: The resignation of Mayor Bob Pasley has surprised many of us. He has accomplished much during difficult times. No strong Mayor will always see eye -to -eye with a strong City Council. We have been fortunate to have both. The City, under new Mayor Al McCluskey, with his Council, will have a smooth transition of leadership and continue the progress of our City. Bob didn't want to be Mayor for reasons of personal finances or prestige. He had both and could have enjoyed retirement the pa.st six years. Instead, he worked long and hard hours to make Caldwell a better City, because he believed more people should be involved in government. It's time to say "Thank you, Bob, for your unswerving leadership. No conscientious leader makes decisions that are always popular with everyone, but yours have been si-ncer and honest. We are grateful." R. Starr Farish Caldwell The Mayor further stated that he would like to have permission from the City Council to retire the present gavel and block and present to Bob Pasley on the 28th of April at the Chamber of Commerce Day. With the City Council's permission, the Mayor said that he would like to have a plaque made to present to him as well. Book 21 (APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNCIL PERSON) Page 111 The Mayor stated that it has been his contention that the City Council should run the operation and direct the Mayor as to what they would like to have done. He further stated that he would have nothing to do with the determination of the appointment of a new City Attorney, although he did offer suggestions. According to policy, it was the Mayor's privilege to appoint a new member of the City Council, and he had informed the Council that they would have the privilege of stating their recommendation. Therefore, the City Council gave him the name they felt should be appointed and it was his privilege at this time to appoint Patricia Mallea as the new City Council member for the City of Caldwell to take the Council seat now vacated for the term 1980 -81 until the next general election. (OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO PATRICIA MALLEA AS CITY COUNCIL MEMBER) The City Clerk was then requested to administer the Oath of Office to Patricia Mallea as Councilwoman for the City of Caldwell. This oath was signed by Patricia Mallea and was filed in the Clerk's Office. Councilwoman Mallea then took her place at the City Council table with other members of the City Council. (RESOLUTION NO. 24 -80 - ACCEPT GRANT OFFER) The Mayor then stated that it would be necessary to have Council approval on a Resolution at this meeting which he read in full as follows: BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the City Council, City of Caldwell, County of Canyon, State of Idaho as follows: Section 1. That the City of Caldwell shall accept the Grant offer of the United States of America through the Federal Aviation Admini-- trat:ion in the maximum amount of $240,693.00 to be used under the Airport Development Aid Program Project No. 5- 16- 0045 -05, Contract No. DOT- FA80NW- 1539, in the development of the Caldwell Industrial Airport; and, Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Caldwell is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Statement of Acceptance of said Grant Offer (entitled Part II - Acceptance) on behalf of the City of Caldwell, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest the signature of the Mayor and to impress the official seal of the City of Caldwell on the aforesaid statement of Acceptance; and Section 3. A true copy of the Grant Offer referred to herein is attached hereto and made a part hereof. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Raymond that Resolution No. 24 -80 be passed. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Williams, Raymond, Hopper, Mallea, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED (EXCERPT FROM ASSOCIATION OF IDAHO CI7 "IES REPORT) The Mayor said that he would like: to read an excerpt out of the Association of Idaho Cities Report as follows: Seven City Clerks and Treasurers recently met a rigorous set of requirements and now carry the prestigious title of Certified City Clerk or Certified Clerk Treasurer. Among those meeting the requirements and passing the examination included Betty Jo Keller, City Clerk, Caldwell. In 1974 the Idaho City Clerks and Finance Officers (ICCFOA) recognized the need for improving the professionalism of their office and launched a voluntary certification program. The purpose of the program was to encourage its members to seek Book 21 new professional horizons. Page 112 In order to become certified the ICCFOA member must earn at least 75 points by attending job related seminars and work- shops relevant to city administration, experience as a city clerk or treasurer, taking correspondence or extension courses on the college level and successfully passing an examination. These seven newly certified city clerks/treasurers join four other active ICCFOA members who were certified previously. The Mayor stated that he felt that the City Clerk should be commended for this and he thanked her for it. (ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEMONSTRATION BY FIRE COMBAT NORTHWEST) The Mayor announced that a gentleman called him to inform him that there would be a Fire Combat Northwest Demonstration on April 12th at Gowen Field and anyone who was interested in attending was welcome. The Mayor further commented that he would turn this information over to the Fire Department as they would be the most likely to have an interest. (EXTENSION OF CLEANUP WEEK) The Mayor stated that due to the bad weather and the fact that Easter was this last Sunday which made it difficult for citizens to get their trash out, he would announce that the Cleanup Week would be extended into the next week at least for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. (ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT) Mayor McCluskey then said that he would like to request that the City Council members take the prerogative of electing a City Council.Pre.sident. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that Councilwoman Williams be nominated as City Council President. There being no further nominations, the Mayor ask for a roll call" vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Hopper, MATlea, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED (RESIGNATION OF COUNCILWOMAN WILLIAMS AS FINANCE CHAIRMAN) Councilwoman Williams was recognized and stated that she would like to resign her position as Chairman of the Finance Committee due to her election as President of the City Council and would turn that position over to Councilman Betts, the other member of the Committee. The Mayor stated that as this was the prerogative of the Mayor's Office he would make the appropriate changes. (COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS) Councilman Hopper stated that he would like to welcome Councilwoman Mallea to the City Council. Councilman Betts further commented that he would hope that either the Mayor of City Clerk would introduce Councilwoman Mallea to the people in the City Hall. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. APPROVED AS written TIIIS 15th DAY OFr " - A-pri 1 1980. -7 7 - uncilmaA Coulf&. I 1 / man i / . "o Lin ce Councilman ATTEST: City Clem