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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-27city council minutesBook 23 Page 121 REGULAR MEETING April 27, 1982 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCloskey. 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, Betts, and Cowles. Absent: none. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) 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. Mr. Bill Gilbert was recognized and stated that at the last City Council Meeting he was given a copy of the proposed sewer ordinance and was wondering if this was to be discussed at this meeting. The Mayor informed him that this was the time set for the third reading of Bill No. 7. Mr. Gilbert then questioned as to whether the proposed Bill had been amended in any way since he received his copy at the last meeting. Mr. Gilbert further asked when and if the Bill was read for the first two readings. The Mayor informed Mr. Gilbert that the copy he had was not revised as yet and that there had been two readings of the Bill. At the last City Council Meeting, the City Council. determined not to have the third reading and to delay the reading until this City Council Meeting. Mr. Gilbert expressed.some concerns he had with regard to the sewer being extended out to the Happy Day Business Center. He had previously wanted to put in a trailer park out that way and was told by the City Council and the Mayor at that time that he could not do this without putting in his own sewage treatment plant. This was very impractical for him to do; consequently, he did not develop the property. Mr. Gilbert further stated that he did not understand the charges that were being made with. regard to the sewer. The Mayor and members of the City Council, after hearing his questions and concerns, explained to him that the charges he was talking about were only in the planning stage and were not a fact. The City Engineer also explained at some length the possible charges that could be made, but also assured Mr_ Gilbert that he was confused somewhat in his interpretation of the proposed Bill. Councilman Raymond stated that he had talked.w:th the City Attorney with respect to his response to the City Engineer's questions as to whether there was anything in the Bills that was not legally sound. Mr. Morrison informed Councilman Raymond that he sent a letter to the City Engineer the latter part. of last week. Mr. Redmond informed Councilman Raymond that he had not received this letter as yet. Councilman Raymond further commented that he did not see any particular urgency on passing the. Bills at this time as he would like to be certain that they were on firm ground legally. The Mayor agreed that there was no particular reason to hurry the third reading of the two Bills. Councilwoman Mallea further said that she would like to have either Mr. Redmond or Sylvia Robison pursue this matter with the City Attorney and see that the letter was received. The Mayor stated that he would request the letter,'from.; >the City Attorney in writing as there was rules established at this time. OLD BUSINESS (THIRD READING OF BILL NO. 8 - ORDINANCE NO. 1620 - Y.A.A.C. COMMISSION) The Mayor stated that the first item under Old Business was the third reading of Bill No. 8 which was to establish the Young Adult Advisory Commission. The Mayor read Bill No. 8 by title only as follows: Book 23 Page 122 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, CREATING A NEW SECTION, TITLE II, CHAPTER 10; SECTIONS 2-10-1 THROUGH 2 -10 -6, IN REGARDS TO THE YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY.;COMMISSION, SETTING FORTH THE LIMITATION ON POWERS.OF- .THE.COMMISSION, SETTING FORTH THE MEMBERS-01 TIIE COMMISSION, SETTING FORTH THE MEETINGS, MEMBERS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIDENT: -ALITY OF ALL DATA. MOVED by L.. Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that the City Council suspend the rule requiring the reading of a Bill in full before final passage. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea,' Betts, Cowles, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that Bill No. 8 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1620 establishing the Young Adult Advisory Commission. Roll call vote. Those.voting yes: L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, Cowles, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (OATH OF OFFICE TO AUXILIARY OFFICER) The Mayor stated that he would like permission from the City Council to move down the Agenda to the item under New Business regarding the Oath of Office to the .Auxiliary Police Officer Paul Dixon. This request was primarily :because he was here during his lunch hour and would probably like to be able to have some lunch. The Mayor then requested that Paul Dixon come forward and the City Clerk would administer the Oath. of Office to him.. After the Oath was administers the Mayor requested that the Chief of Police give a brief back- ground as to Mr. Dixon's selection. The Chief of Police explained that Mr. Dixon was recommended to the Police Department by several people and it was a combination of the Police Department.recruiting him and Mr. Dixon also having the desire to do.a_ community service. Mr. Dixon originally arrived in Idaho from Florida through the United States Navy and was now Assistant Manager of the Local. King's Store.. He does not have any desire to become a fulltime_Police Officer, but would like to put in hours as an Auxiliary Officer. He has had.some training and will obtain qui.te.a bit more with - -the Caldwell. Police Department. The Chief further informed.the.City Council and the Mayor that he now has thirteen officers in the Auxiliary and the Department was certainly striving for quality. (ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING TIIE POLICE.DEPARTMENT INSPECTION) The Mayor informed the City Council that at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1st, there was going to bee-a dress inspection of the Police Department at the Fire Department. Phil Batt, the Lt. Governor of the State of Idaho, was going to make the inspection. Forty officers were to be involved and the Mayor would encourage all of the City Council to attend. OLD BUSINESS (THIRD READING OF BILL NO. 6 - WATER ORDINANCE) The Mayor stated that the next item scheduled on the Agenda under Old Business was the third reading of Bill No. 6, the Water Ordinance Councilman Raymond questioned as to whether this Bill.was submitted to the City Attorney for study along with the Sewer Ordinance. The City Council members agreed that it was also sent to the City Attorney and it was agreed by those on the City. Council that the third reading of Bill No. 6 be delayed. Book 23 Page 123 (THIRD READING OF BILL NO. 7 - SEWER ORDINANCE) The Mayor stated that earlier in the meeting.it was determined that the City Council would delay the third reading of the sewer ordinance. Councilwoman Mallea reminded the City Council that they were asked to study and submit input as to whether or not they wanted to make the twelve months mandatory. Also given consideration was whether there would be an appeal to the City Council provided. Several other items were discussed by the City Council, Mayor, and City Engineer. The Mayor then stated that they would delay the third reading of Bill No. 7 until all items were clarified and the City Attorney has submitted his recommendation. (RESOLUTION NO. 23 -82 - AGREEMENT WITS€ CH2M) The Mayor read the following Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, AND CH21v1 HILL. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, be authorized to execute that certain Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell, Idaho, and CH2M Hill for the purpose.of Water System Plan Update and Implementation Program. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Mallea that Resolution No. 23 -82 be passed authorizing the execution of an Agreement with CH2M for the Water System Plan Update and Implementation Program. Roll call vote. Those voting yes.: L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, Cowles, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (RECOMMENDATIONS FROM 'PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION) The Mayor called on Sylvia Robison to present these recommendations from the Planning and Zoning, Commission. Mrs. Robison informed the City Council that she basically wanted to bring these recommendations to the City Council for their approval to set the public hearing for the City Council Meeting of May 18th. The recommendations were as follows: 1. Rezone to C4T properties northeasterly of Tenth,Avenue interchange. 2. Rezone Gary Morgan property at 12th and Albany. 3. Proposed setback and fence amendments. There was some discussion with regard to the proposed setback and fence amendments. The City Council agreed with Mrs. Robison that the public hearing on these issues be set as stated. (COMPLAINT REGARDING DOG —EDDY) The Mayor stated that he would not go through this item on the Agenda as all of the material with reference to it was placed in the City Council boxes. (IDA -ORE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor stated that he would bring this to the attention of the City Council as he felt they should be aware that there was a lot of dissention in Ida -Ore. The Mayor further informed the City Council that he sent a letter to the last meeting of Ida -Ore stating that as Book 23 Page 124 far as he was concerned they - should dispand the organization. Ms. Slack was recently.fired and.has taken the problem to an attorney. The Mayor said that.Caldwell was ,a member;,of Ida- Ore_;and he was on the Board of Directors and Caldwell has pai d..'the it d;(ze ':but if this sort of thing was going to ,persist, the Mayor felt that he would rather get out of it., This item was discussed with:Council. determining that there was some benefits received by Caldwell from Ida - Ore.: The dues were paid for this year, but it was suggested that some-kind of history could be prepared so that when budget time came they.would have something to base their decision on as to whether the membership was of any value and if the money should be budgeted. (DISCUSSION ON THE FOURTH OF JULY SPONSORSHIP) The Mayor said that he would like the support of the City of Caldwell to pursue the Fourth of July.celebration.. There was a meeting just before ncon with Roger Horton.of the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber stated that they.did.:not want to underwrite the $2,500 that it would take for the fireworks. The City also cannot guarantee the money as there was nothing budgeted for it. What the Mayor wanted was.the City of _Caldwell, along with the volunteers, the Chamber, and the new Ratks and Recreation Director to say that they were behind the project. It was hoped that by the first of June monies would be secured for the fireworks. Councilwoman Mallea said that she did have a question with regard to the Fourth of July. The..discussion indicated that it would be a three day holiday; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. She was concernec as usually the Monday following a National.Holiday was officially declared a holiday. Wa.s.it anticipated that the businesses would be closed on Friday as well as.on Monday_? The Mayor explained that he was encouraging the merchants to have sales on Friday and Saturday which would be a commercial venture. Saturday and Sunday would be the participation in the Park. What the Mayor said he would -like was to see the midway operated on Saturday, a teenage dance on Friday tight -in the Park, and Saturday night have an old time.dance at the Park... Sunday, dependinc on what the ministers in town will support, would-be a continuation of the midway and Sunday night, have the fireworks. During the following discussion, it was suggested that the City should seek help from:the various news media to assist in making the community aware that it was their project and what was hoped could be accomplished. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that the City of Caldwell will support the fireworks and the Fourth of July celebration. MOTION CARRIED (ANNTVERSARY DATE ON APPOINTED PERSONNEL) . The Mayor read the following letter received from the Personnel Officer: The following.supervisors have been eliminated from the salary schedule established by the step -in- grade adoption. A date should be.established for-these people to be evaluated each year and their salary increases considered. could you be willing to establish October 1 as their anniversarl dates. This way a salary adjustment could be considered during budget preparation. I would think that you would be the one to present to the Council the suggested increases. Betty Jo Keller . Donna Talley Ron Redmond Sylvia Robison Book 23 Pane 125 Others who should be considered at the same time would be the Police and Fire Chiefs and the Parks and Recreation Director. The Mayor suggested that this could be done by policy. Previously it was the first of January which was when the budget was established. Now that the fiscal. year started the first of October, it would be logical to establish the anniversary date for that time. It was determiend that this shouI.d be the policy. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea reported that the stadium Board met and the lights were ordered and a concert was scheduled which the College of Idaho was sponsoring. There was one item from the Stadium..aoard that Councilwoman Mallea felt the City Council should consider. There was quite a bit of damage done during a wind storm several weeks ago; about $5,000 worth of damage. Of this, all but $1,000 was covered by insurance. There was considerable damage to a fence, to a sign and other areas and the renter of the property felt that this was the City's responsibility and not the School District's. She was sure that they would approach the City of Caldwell with this bill. Councilman Betts asked Councilwoman if she would take.a request to the Stadium Board. There was always something going on either at the Fieldhouse or the Rodeo Groundsland no one ever seems to know what it is. Councilman Betts would request that the City get a list from the School District, or whoever was coordinating all of these activities. He would suggest that it be a monthly list in a bulletin form. Other members of the City Council agreed with this request and the Mayor suggested that he could announce some of the activities on the radio in the mornings. Sam Bass, from K.C.I.D., was recognized and informed the City Council that there was a list available which the Chamber of Commerce receives. The School District was planning to give him a more detailed list which would include! who was in charge of the events. The Mayor further said that he would write a letter to Mr. Deide asking for the listing of the activities to make it an official request. Councilman Raymond reported that he attended the Armory Association Meeting and was re- elected to another two year term on the Board of Directors. They were in good shape financially. Councilman Raymond further stated that with regard to those businesses who have air cooled compressors, the Committee met last week and the City Engineer prepared a memo to be sent to those businesses that were affected. They will have time to make whatever change necessary and he would suggest that the memo be sent to them. Councilman Raymond further said that the Airport Meeting was not held last Friday as intended, but. they were still planning to meet out there with the operator and the City Attorney. He further commented that he had several people question some of the sky divers out at the airport and would ask the Mayor to check on liability. Councilman Raymond also asked the! Chief of Police how the situation was at Ida -Mex the past weekend. The Chief reported briefly as to the events over the weekend.stdting .that it -was a,comparative1y quiet: °and iWas- looking ==:..better . Councilman Cowles reminded the City Council-.members of the A.I.C. meetings the next day. The Mayor informed the City Council that he was meeting with the City Attorney the next day along with the Police Chief. Mr. Dormois commented that he .felt the Prosecuting Attorney should be present at that meeting as well and the Mayor agreed. Councilman Betts pointed out an error on the budget printout which would be corrected. Book 23 (TRANSFER OF BEER LICENSE) Page 126 The Mayor stated that there was an application received for a transfer.of a Beer License from The Fullhouse to Hoppy's, which was located at 117 South Kimball. The Mayor read the following letter from the Police Chief as follows: It is recommended that the application for beer license transfer from Les Stacy's Full House Cafe to Randy Hopkins et al be approved for Hoppy's, 117 Kimball Avenue. It was then MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be given for the transfer of beer license from The Full House to Hoppy's as requested. MOTION CARRIED (REPORT FROM MAYOR ON THE UPDATE OF CITY CODES) The Mayor reported that Pat Coles called him and informed him that he had contacted two students and a professor with regard to the update of the City Codes as was previously discussed. The two students were requesting $2,000 each momth, the professor $2,000 and miscellaneous $2,000. This would be shared by the various cities requesting the updates, but the Mayor felt that this cost was too high. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would. look into the possibility of getting an intern who would be willing to work in an office for experience. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 1.10 P.M. 1. APPROVED AS written THIS 4th DAY OF May , 1982. ATTEST: City Clem