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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-20city council minutesBook 23 Page 114 REGULAR MEETING April 20, 198:2 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. The Mayor requested 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: Raymond, L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, and Cowles. Absent: Betts. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED the Regular City Council Meeting City Council Meeting of Apri1.13,, of April 20, 1982, be approved as by Mallea that the minutes from of April 6, 1982, the Regular 1982, and the Executive Session written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who cared to direct any questions to the City Council with regard to any item that was not on the Agenda. Mr. Steve Bonde was recognized and stated that there was a lot of rumors going around with regard to the sewer interceptor that was going in on Cleveland Boulevard. There was several present at the meeting who were in the Impact Area and already on the sewer. Their question was what was going to happen; was the City going to charge them again to hook onto the sewer. They simply would like some clarification as to what the City's plan was at this time. Mr. Redmond, the City Engineer, responded to the question by stating that this item. was discussed at a Miracle Mile Meeting that morning. He informed Mr. Bonde that he discussed it at that' time by answering that he could riot give a definite yes or no. The City felt that it was fair.to attempt to charge the people in that area a service area charge for those that will .be benefited by the intercetor. One thing he was not aware of as_yet.was the legality of charging an. addition fee to someone that was already connected to the sewer. If it was found that those already on the sewer were benefited by the interceptor and it was allowed legally, Mr. Redmond thought that the City would attempt to charge the area fee. The reason being.that up to this time the City has been only charging foe collector level lines. This new line was a different line as a collector level line was along the lines of the local streets. The interceptor serves the same function as an Interstate would; it takes the sewage from one main area in the City and transfers to another with no input points along the line. This project was to take those areas that were distant from the Treatment Plant and develop a pipe line to get the sewage from the area to the Plant which was different than has beer. done in the past. In the developir areasof the City, it was something that would have to be faced. There was an extended discussion.with regard to the charges possibly being involved with the new sewer interceptor. Several of those who addressed_.the City Council along with Steve Bonde were Bob Williams, Bill Van Sickle, and Tom Brinkerhoff. The Mayor explained to those interested.how the funds were anticipate by the City and some of the problems involved:in securing them. Explained also was the necessity of doing these kinds of projects as the City has had for many years a conservative administration and therefore, there was a need for improvements in the water lines and sewer system. Those present were assured that they would have time for more input to the City if the charges were instigated. (PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES) The Mayor stated that the first item on the Agenda under Old Business was to present two Certificates of Appointment. One was to Dee Naumann, who was going to be the Acting Chairman of the Book 23 Page 115 Community Development Commission that was an ongoing Commission which was being reactivated. The Mayor further explained that Dee was instrumental in the April. Clean Up Month Program and was very enthused about volunteerism and to do something for the community. The second presentation was to Cheryl Zuiker, who was • volunteer on the Young Adult Advisory Commission. There was to be • second reading of the Ordinance creating this organization as a Commission later on in the meeting. The Mayor further explained that this Commission was established to try to assist young people who were in various types of trouble before they get into the court system. The Mayor then presented Certificates of Appointment to Dee Naumann and Cheryl Zuiker. (SECOND READING OF BILL NO. 8 - ESTABLISHING YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COMMISSION) The Mayor read Bill No. 8 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, CREATING A NEW SECTION, TITLE II, CHAPTER 1.0; SECTIONS_2 -10 -1 THROUGH 2 -10 -6, IN REGARDS TO THE YOUNG.ADULT ADVISORY COMMISSION, SE'T'TING FORTH THE LIMITATION ON POWERS OF THE COMMISSION, SETTING FORTH THE MEMBERS:OE' THE COMMISSION, SETTING FORTH THE MEETINGS, MEMBERS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE.COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALL DATA. The Mayor then stated that this would be considered the second reading of Bill No. 8. (THIRD READING OF BILL NO. 6 - WATER ORDINANCE AND BILL NO. 7 - SEWER ORDINANCE) The Mayor announced that the City Council determined that the third reading of Bill No. 6 and Bill No. 7 would be postponed for further study. Councilman Raymond was recognized and asked if it wouldn't be appropriate at this time to allow some discussion from the audience as he was aware that there was people in the audience who had some interest in these Bills. Mr. Dick Beem was recognized.and explained that he was a partner in the East Cleveland Market. He further said that two months ago they received their water bill which was about $850.00. He complained and was told that it was an error and it was then adjusted. The next bill was received and was $825.00 and he was told that it was correct. The portion that was of concern to him was the water billing which jumped from an average of about $75 a month to $331.80 and the sewer jumped from $56.40 to $358.70. He was advised by Mr. Leahy that they could eliminate the sewage charge by dumping the water into another source. He questioned on how firm the ecological factor would be with regard to dumping into the storm drains if it was clean water. The Mayor stated that he would assume that Mr. Leahy was knowledgeable about what he was talking about and that clean water was being dumped into the creek and the storm drains. The Mayor said he was sure that Mr. Beem was talking about compressor water which was clean. This problem was also encountered at his Commissary and they were starting to eliminate all_lines.out of any compressors and dumping elsewhere. The lines that go to the bathrooms and the sinks would be metered. It was the Mayor's-suggestion that they check into the possibility of disposing of their clean water in a similar manner. The Mayor also i.nformed.Mr. Beem that no one on the City Council realized what the .impact of the new rates was going to be. He agreed that it was not fair that some of the businesses would receive the increased billing without enough knowledge as to what would happen. It was the Mayor's recommendation that the City Council for a two month period go back to the last billing.and charge that rate to give the businesses a chance to adapt to the new rates. Councilwoman Mallea stated that the City Council did not select any particular group of people to be informed of this rate change. The Book 23 Page 116 Water Department selected people from..different__categories.to. come to a meeting at City Hall- to.discuss the rates. It.was publicized several times. The intent of the City Council was to matte the water and sewer systems pay For - themselves.. The.Council discussed some at noon about giving a grace period._although_.it was.the feeling of some of the Council.that adequate notice was given through the news media. A blanket notification to all heavy .users:within.-Ehe City of Caldwell was discussed and a fixed.. period;from.that time be given that on that date all,the new rates would apply. No concrete decision was made as yet with regard to this. The issue was discussed at some .:,Length. Mr. Bill-Balding from Model Market was also recognized and expressed his concern with regard to the new rates.- that.would,affect business as well. Councilwoman Mallea- ..,al.so..explained to those .concerned how the rate was applied since: previously the sewer rates were less than the water rates. It was then MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Mallea.that the heavy users be advised that.by,July lst, 1982, all the rate structures will be in effect for everyone. Councilman Raymond stated that this would give the City time to get the letters out and also identification made as to who should be notified. The Mayor suggested.that Councilman Raymond amend his motion to state that a committee would be.assigned to_.determine who would be. notified. After some discussion, it was agreed.by the City Council that if the motion as stated was passed, the Mayor.could then appoint the committee to determine who should be notified. The Mayor further pointed out that it was going to he difficult to determine who the heavy users were. Councilwoman Mallea called for the question and the Mayor asked for a vote on the motion as made. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor then appointed.Councilman Raymond, Councilman Cowles, Ron Redmond, and Judy Subia.to the Committee to make the determination as to those businesses that would be notified. (AGREEMENT WITH CH2M ON WATER SYSTEM UPDATE) The Mayor called on the City Engineer to discuss this Agreement with CH2M on the water system update. .Mr. Redmond explained that a copy of this proposed.Agreement,was placed.in,,the City Council basket, but he was not sure.if all of them had an opportunity to read it. He further stated that the original quote was.$13,000 to $20,000 and at the time of the interview it was found that this amount did.not include: the for computer..se.rvice. and _.several other items. After talking with Bill Johnson, it was determined that the work would be done at an hourly rate which would not exceed $25,000. This.figure was still below the amounts submitted by the other firms. Mr.. Redmond went through those specific. services which the Engineer would agree to furnish to the City of Caldwell. After discussion, it was agreed that the City Engineer would distribute copies of the Agreement to each of the City Council members for their study. It was then MOVED by Mallea,.SECONDED,_by L..Carter that _a Resolution.be prepared'..to authorize the.Mayor to enter into an Agreement with CH2M for the Water System Plan Update and Implementation Program. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS ;(APPROVAL REQUESTED.FOR GOLF REFUNDS) Councilman L. Carter read.the following memo addressed to the Mayor and City Council as follows: Book 23 Page 117 The Caldwell Golf Course Board met April 14, 1982, and would like to submit the_.followincf names for your consideration of refunds for the reasons listed below: George Berger, 1919 Santa Clara Drive Death.: Purchased ticket and died two weeks later. Season Ticket: $160.00 Bowman Vertrees, 406 Crescent Drive Injured back and unable to play. Purchased ticket February 23, 1982 Season Ticket: $160.00 MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by J_ Carter that the refunds as recommended by the Golf Board be approved. MOTION CARRIED (LETTER FROM INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING SENIOR CITIZENS) The Mayor explained that he had received a letter. from Insurance Company of North America which he read as follows: Recently I visited the Senior Citizens Center, located at 1009 Everett Street, to make: observations for underwriting purposes. As a result the attached suggestions,.which should be given immediate attention, are being submitted. Will you please advise us by June 14, 1982, as to actions taken in regard to these suggestions. I wish to thank Dorothy Blessing for the courtesy and cooperation extended during my visit. The Mayor also read for Council information the two suggestions that were submitted: 82 -13 An automatically operated fire extinguishing system for the exhaust hood and duct, above the cooking surfaces in the kitchen, should be provided as required in the National Fire Protection Association Standard #96. 82 -14 An approved portable fire extinguisher_ with _a rating of 20BC or more should be provided in the immediate vicinity of the grill. The extinguisher currently provided is not of adequate size. The Mayor further informed the City Council that he wrote a letter to George Phelps at the Senior Citizen's Center suggesting that they set aside whatever money was needed from the $15,000 Rehab Grant. The Mayor then requested that Councilman L. Carter carry the correspondence to the Senior Citizen Center. (FUNDING FOR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR) The Mayor stated that he would bypass this item on the Agenda as he would prefer that it be discussed at the Finance Meeting which was scheduled. (FINANCIAL STATEMENT) Councilwoman Mallea reported that the amount of bills to be authorized was $521,658.10 and the Payroll for March was $184,172.07 of which $37,860.65 was fringe benefits. MOVED by Mallea,_SECONDED.by J. and the checks be issued and the the Office of the City Clerk. Carter that the bills be allowed requests for payment be filed in MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea reported that. she attended the Crime Stopper's Meeting with Councilman Cowles that morning. The City was going to Book 23 Page 113 put up some of the signs which have,-been purchased.. Discussed was presenting window signs to.those people,,who, have made donations. The Charter from ,the State was received and.donations were being . accepted legally now. The.Sheriff's Office was very interested in applying the City.'.s Crime Stopper's Program.in the County. Captain Bill Anderson was assigned this work, and they.: hope to get it implemented.in the County soon...The.M.A,.D. Program was moving along and Channel 9 was in operation at the.Police Department... They were moving.rapid.ly..on their.-Safety Block home for children and hope to have it implemented by the.time.school starts in the fall, Councilman Raymond stated that he.would like to follow up on the monitoring at the Police Station with regard-to Channel 9 as ther was some reports.that..they were not answering... The way to lose volunteers was to &dVe ":them.not receive a response.. Councilman J. Carter informed the City Council. and Mayor that-he. attended the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on April 15th. Several items were passed,-and recommended_.to _ be._forwar.ded. to the City Council. There was a Comprehensive Plan. Change by the Elks,, proposed amendments to,the..zoning regulations,.and.also discussed briefly was the Manufactur:ed._I-Iousing Ordinance. Hearings will be held with regard to the Manufactured housing Ordinance. Councilman L. Cartes said that he,attended the..Golf Board Meeting where it was reported.that_ revenues were up in -spite of the weather. He also attended the Senior.Citizen.'s.Board Meeting and they were still working on the remodeling of the kitchen. Councilman Raymond stated that he had:hoped.to have .a report with regard to sidewalks, but the study was not done as yet. Councilman Cowles reported that .the.Beautification.Committee was still underway, but were not as active with the volunteers in the City as they would like . to_be -. The Fire Department volunteers were cleaning the alleys and washing down the street tonight and Councilman Cowles said that he would like to have the records show this activity as they deserved some appreciation. Councilman Cowles further.commented that there was several recommendations from the.Parks and Recreation Commission that he would like to present to the City Council_ There was approximately five people who.spent.a great.,deal - of.time_go.ing over the applicat_ior for the position-of Parks and..Rection Director. The weekend was spent interviewing applicants and.it was not easy to make the decision as all the applicants were well qualified. The group felt that they had picked an individual that the City could be proud of. Councilman Cowles informed the City Council.,that the applicant chosen was Nevin Holly,.who was.present...at the_,Meeting at this time. His brother was -Marty 'Holly from.the College of Idaho which they felt was an asset for the:City.of Caldwell.. :Mr. Nevin Hollysrwas verb much in favor of senior citizen's involvement,. -has worked with handicapped children, and they felt he was going to be a very positi -, factor for the Parks and Recreation.Department. At this time, Councilman Cowles stated that he would like to make a recommendation to the City Council on behalf.of the Parks_ and Recreation Commission that Nevin Holly be accepted as.the fulltime Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Caldwell. It was then MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED.by.L..Carter -.that Nevin. Holly be accepted as the fulltime.Parks and Recreation Director as recommended.by the :election Commitee as well as the Parks and Recreation Commission.. MOTION CARRIED Councilman.Cowles further said that.there.was. another recommendation from the Parks and Recreation .Commission -with regard to-the minature golf course. This was voted on a few moments before the City Council Meeting_ Mr. Jarboe.from.Western Idaho Training Center has offered to set up and give to the City of Caldwell an eighteen hole minature golf course which was now behind. their, building on the Boulevard. Mr. Jarboe has said that he will give the minature golf course to_ the City, set_it.up, and.make_any:,corrections that were necessary. It would be up to the.City Council to determine where Book 23 Page 119 they would like to have it placed. and it was his.understanding that it was decided to install it by the swimming pool.in the Park. Twenty -five percent of the net profits would go back to WITCO and the rest of it will go into the Recreation Fund. The Recreation Department recommended approval_of this offer and would ask for City Council approval at this time. Councilwoman Mallea questioned as to whether..the City was accepting this for all time or if there was a trial.period... she further stated that she would prefer the trial period to see how it worked out. Councilman Cowles answered that when they were giving it to the City at no cost, he would not. see the necessity of a trial basis. The Mayor also pointed out that the only cost the City could have would be the extension of the fence and he was hopeful that someone would donate this. Councilman J. Carter asked if the offer was to give WITCO twenty -five percent of the net profits. The Mayor stated that this was right. Both the Mayor and Councilman Cowles pointed out that the reason it was not successful at the present, time was because of the _location. It was felt that the City could make some money with.the location at the Park and it would be also offering the people of Caldwell another choice for entertainment. MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by J. Carter that the City Council accept the minature golf course from Western Idaho Training Center under the stipulations that were discussed. Councilman Raymond questioned as to whether it was necessary to have something in writing that this was accepted by the City from WITCO. Mr. Jarboe was recognized-and stated that he would do this if the City felt it was appropriate. He further said that.at their next Board Meeting they could draft a letter of agreement if desired. Councilman Cowles then stated that he would amend his motion to include that a letter of agreement be submitted by Western Idaho Training Center. The second agreed and the Mayor asked for a vote on the motion as amended. MOTION C ARRIE D (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) 1. The Mayor announced that there was a meeting of the Canyon County Mayor's Committee for Local Determination scheduled for the 21st of April in the City Hall and he would urge the City Council members to attend. 2. A copy of the proposal report from Judge Lodge was distributed to the City Council members. 3 . Report on upgrading City Codes. The Mayor informed the City Council that Pat Coles was going to contact the University of Idaho at Moscow as to the possibility of putting two students at the University working on upgrading the City of Caldwell Code and also the Codes of some of the other small cities in the area. The reason for having this done at Moscow was because those working on the Codes would be under the jurisdiction of the Professor of Municipal Government. 4. Report on George Randall. The Mayor informed the City Council there there was a letter from the Police Chief with regard to this issue in their boxes and he felt this was all that was necessary at this time. 5. Disaster Services. This was a meeting to be held at the Rodeway Inn at 9:30 a.m. to 3 :30 p.m. on the 23rd of April. 6. Police Inspection. The Mayor informed the City Council that on May lst at 9:00 a.m., there would be a Police Inspection Book 23 Page 120 at the Fire Department by Phil Batt. This would include the regulars and the _auxiliary and he would appreciate the City Council members attendance if possible. 7, The Mayor also said that he had the pleasure the might before of meeting at the Boone Memorial Presbyterian Church, to discuss with them fire flow fees. As a result, there was going to be a study made of the fire flow fees at the Church and it was their intent to pay the Cite of Caldwell that amount per year although it was not required by ordinance. Their idea was that they ha.d a. responsibility to the City and that it shout' not be a free service. 8. The Mayor then requested that Councilman_Cowles give a brief report on his recent accident. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.. APPROVED AS written THIS 4th DAY OF May 1982. Counc' mart' j Cbuncilmari ATTEST: City Clea`k