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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-10city council minutesBook 42 Page 59 SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 10, 2001 1.00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Wells, Gable, Callsen, Earl, and Langan. Absent: Ozuna. Mayor Nancolas stated that he would like to move Item No. 1 on the Agenda, a request for an Executive Session, to Item No. 5 on the Agenda. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Langan that Item No. 1 on the Agenda, a request for an Executive Session, be moved to Item No. 5 on the Agenda and to approve the amended Agenda. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Langan, Wells, Gable, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED (RECOMMENDATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL) The Mayor stated that it was with a great deal of pleasure that he would like to present the name of Steve Hasson to be appointed to the position of Community Development Director for the City of Caldwell. His proposal was that the appointment begins on May 1, 2001 and continues through May of 2002. He explained that they used the same process that they have used over the past three and a half years to fill positions of this importance. A committee was selected of community members as well as a City Councilperson to go through the applications and interview process. After an in -depth discussion and review, the Committee suggested two names to me. The Committee would support the appointment of either candidate. I again interviewed the top two candidates and after due consideration and careful thought, offered the position to Mr. Steve Hasson, Mr. Hasson has accepted the position and I believe he will be a great asset to the City of Caldwell. The Mayor further stated that he believed the process has been outstanding and confirms the validity of the applicant. He would recommend unanimous approval of Mr. Steve Hasson as the Community Development Director for the City of Caldwell. In talking with Mr. Hasson, he was willing to take on the challenge. Mr. Hasson introduced himself and spoke briefly to the Members of the City Council. He expressed his desire to be here and stated that he would do his best for the Community. After introducing the Members of the Council and others in the audience to Mr. Hasson, the Mayor requested a motion from Council. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Callsen to accept the recommendation from Mayor Nancolas and approve the appointment of Mr. Steve Hasson as Community Development Director to commence on May 1, 2001 and to continue through May 1, 2002. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Langan, Wells, Gable, and Callsen. Those voting no: noon. Absent and not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED (APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 5, 2001) Mayor Nancolas explained that they needed to have approval of the minutes from this particular meeting before they could be presented during a Regular Council Meeting. Therefore, he would request a motion from the Council to approve the corrected version of the minutes as written. MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Gable to approve the corrected version of the minutes from the Traffic Commission Meeting on April 5, 2001. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Gable, Callsen, Earl, and Langan. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED (APPROVE AWARDING BID TO WARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AIRPORT PRESSURE SEWER PROJECT) The Mayon reported that on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, the Engineering Department faxed a request for quotes to seven contractors to construct approximately ➢,100 LF of pressure sewer line and install a packaged sewer pump station to provide sewer service at the Caldwell Airport in the area where the Notus Canal was re- routed last year. Ofthe seven contractors, only two responded Book 42 Page 60 with quotes. It was the recommendation of the Engineering Department that this project be awarded to the low quote, Warrington Construction in the amount of $20,657.00. MOVED by Langan, SECONDED by Callsen to approve awarding the bid to Warrington Construction for the Airport Pressure Sewer Project. Roll call vote. 'Those voting yes: Langan, Wells, Gable, Callsen, and Earl. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARF:IED (APPROVE THE BID FOR THE AIRPORT LIFT STATION) Mayor Nancolas informed Council that the Engineering Department has solicited quotes for the Airport Pump Station Project. A total of four quotes were received. The apparent low quote is from Pump Tech Company of Idaho Falls, Idaho. After careful review of the submitted quotes, it appears that the low quote from Pump Tech Company was responsive and it would be the recommendation of the Engineering Department that the contract be awarded to them for the work. MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Earl to approve the low bid submitted by Pump Tech Company for the Airport Lift Station. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Gable, Callsen, Earl, and Langan. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION) Mayor Nancolas stated that pursuant to Idaho State Code, Section 67 -2345, he would request that Council convene into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Earl that pursuant to Idaho State Code, Section 67 -2345, that the City Council convene into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Gable, Callsen, Earl, and Langan. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting; Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED The Council convened into the Executive Session at 1:25 p.m. After discussion, they reconvened at 2:20 p.m, into the Special Council Meeting. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Langan that since there was no further business, the Special Council Meeting be adjourned at 2:22 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Langan, Wells, Gable, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Ozuna. 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