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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-04city council minutesBook 33 Page 90 REGULAR MEETING May 4, 1992 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Dakan. The Mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Murdoch, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Ozuna. Absent: Nancolas. (ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA) Mayor Dakan requested approval from the City Council to add one item under New Business. This addition was a request from the Optimist Club to sell safe fireworks. The Club failed to get their application in before the deadline of May 1st. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Ozuna to allow the addition to the prepared Agenda as requested by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Ozuna, Murdoch, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for the Council's consideration: 1. Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 6th and approve as written; 2. Accept the minutes of the following boards and commissions: Planning and Zoning minutes of their April 16, 1992 meeting; and the Caldwell Senior Citizens Center Commission minutes of their April 20, 1992 meeting; 3. Approve the Road Easement Agreement with Raymond Smith and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement which will allow an additional eleven feet to the existing easement. Mr. Smith could not sell some of his property without the addition since the banks require a twenty -six foot easement for emergency equipment. MOVED by Carpenter, SECONDED by Murdoch to approve the Consent Calendar as presented by Mayor Dakan. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, Ozuna, and Murdoch. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS (THIRD READING OF BILL NO. 8 -- AUTHORIZE ADOPTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT POLICIES) The Mayor read Bill No. 8 in full as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, PROVIDING AUTHORITY FOR AN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT POLICY INCLUDING A STREET CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT POLICY, A POLICY FOR OPENING ALLEYS AND A STREET LIGHTING POLICY. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO: Section 1. That the City Council may set or amend, by resolution, policies that will govern Book 33 Page 91 deve' opme standarcs in - t` area of streets, al leys and strcet lighting or ct areas that nnay be appropriate. 7- c t i o r. 2 The these policies will be enti .:.,:ie Ins ­- lm,-�rover,12-,-,­ P01-LCY to include a S e e t -I m =oveme­t Polic Policy for Opening an.c Street ghtin Policy. Section. 3. All ordina­ resolutions, ordel-s or parts ' _*-n con.flict here are hereby repealed., roscindec and an7julled. Sect` 4. This ordinance shall be in full- force and «ffect _ from anc�L after passag'a. M 0 V _ED by Ra ' v m o n d, S 7- C 0 N D 77E, by Fc �.11 c h i n s t B 1 1 - 1 No . 8 !-� e passeU and en't- Ordinance No. 1944. Rcil ca vote. Those voting ycs: Raymond, Oz Murdoch, Cary enter, and Houchins. 7 vc, no- none Absent and not voting. Nancolas- MOTION CARRIED (RESOL PERTAINING 7 .0 THE 7EES) The Mayor reae the Resolution adopting the fens as fo-11cws: WHF as - orovi6_eJ, by Or .nance N.C. 1945 e, stab I i f a street htina fee for Ci 'C of Cai6weil; a-rad, WHEREA. , These fees go into affect July 1, 1992; and 7 � , ` - =EAS, A fee for _eside:it�_al and commercial properties must be set; el:.d NOW, 7HEREFORE, Let it be resolved by the Mayor and City C7ounci `;. of the - of Caldwe` - I , - that as of July 1, 1992, charcge:_- and rates for =;treei_ Lighting within the City shall" be as follows: 1) All imprcved resifential propert - - $1,13/mo. 2) A'-! improve) commea•cial p.rc - - - $2.26/mo Teri Ot Ad inistr-tive/F� .. explained tha'k_l this feA will -help the City - L.n enccun, lightinc with the City Limits. The fee will help spread tl"ie cost out over t users of the street lig'hts so the Will nave the reveni,aa, to pay for the increased street lighting. The under consider - vTould be 51.13 pe:r montl� - oer residental unit anti $2.26 -,- er month for c( units. If street liah is not received, there will be no Some dJf'_s cuss i c:-,. followed ai the City Ccuncil Members s, � cj.a. on as `_ the pul 0.1' the cfj-.rge. It was noted that , �.s Resonation should be cons i6lsred aftc- the t`-`-rd reading of 7 Nc- 9. (THIRD READ. OF NO. e3 - ESTLDLISH STREET LIGHTING) The Mayor _­aad Bill No. 9 by titl.. only as follows" AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC LIGHTING WITHIN THE C= CIP" CALDWEL711, EXPR-7 S SING TT LEGISLATIVE INTENT t,ND THE F!Nl,_'NGS 0 THE : COUNCIL IN RELATION TNE, PROVIDING THAT THE COSTS PUBLIC TIGHTINS SHALL BE FINANC-RD BY CHARGES TO OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OF IMPROVED 77 AL PROPERTY AND INCI'_JYDED IN THE G'E'NERAL UTILIT1 311- ' . LING AS. A SEPARATE !T PROVIDING THAT THE, RATES CHAR ' CED OWNE. AND OCCUPAINTCS OF IMPROVED :'SAL PROTERTY SHALL BE DETERMINED BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDT.NG - .IEFINI ,- 70VIDIN`0 FOR x` 7 COMPIL:TATIOIN, BILLING� E-AYMENT 07 PUBLIC LIGHTING SERVICE CHA7GES AND MAKING S CHARCES A LI-E'N, UPON ,SEAL PROPERTY; 7 FOR APP._'-_­AL OF 3ILLING PROVIDING FOR SEVERABIT�ITY; REPE�O.',".,7NG AL: ORDT1\T1T":,\7CES AND PARTS OF ORDI NANCES IN CONFLIu__ HERE MOVED Raymc. SECC)NDED by Houchins that Bill 1\ 9 be Book 33 passed and entitled Ordinance 1945. Page 92 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Ozuna, Murdoch, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES) Mayor Dakan then asked the City Council to take action on the Resolution previously presented which would establish the fees in conjunction with Ordinance No. 1945. MOVED by Murdoch, SECONDED by Carpenter that the Resolution be passed authorizing the fee schedule. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Murdoch, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY CONCERNING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS) The Mayor read this Resolution as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO SET A POLICY CONCERNING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED That as of June 1, 1992, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Caldwell, be and the same hereby are, authorized to execute that certain Policy attached hereto and made a part hereof as set forth in full by the City of Caldwell for the purpose of infrastructure improvements. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Ozuna to pass the Resolution setting a policy concerning infrastructure improvements. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Ozuna, Murdoch, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. NEW BUSINESS (REQUEST FOR A FIREWORKS STAND) MOTION CARRIED The Mayor informed Council that the Optimist Club was present at this time to request permission to submit an application for a safe fireworks stand after the deadline of filing has passed. The City Code states that an application to sell safe fireworks at retail shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before May 1st. Variances may be granted to said filing date under extenuating circumstances subject to two - thirds vote of the City Council. Casey Crookham, Secretary - Treasurer of the Optimist Club, was recognized by the Mayor and informed Council that the reason for the late application was due to an unexpected resignation in the Club. Consenquently, they have been trying to get things back in order and failed to get the paper work done by the 1st of May. MOVED by Murdoch, SECONDED by Houchins to allow the application for the retail sale of safe fireworks to be filed after the May 1st deadline. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Murdoch, Carpenter, Houchins, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Abstain: Ozuna. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED Book 33 Page 93 (DIRECTION FROM CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING 2 CONSULTANT) Teri Ottens addressed this item stating that one of the recommendations of the R/UDAT Study was that the City of Caldwell look internally at their structure to determine if changes could he made to enabia the City to function more efficiently. Mrs. Ottens further informed Council that a lot of work has been done internally, but they have reached the point where it was fait that some outside help was needed. This would al. an - u.n!aiased view of the City structure. A letter of offer from a Reorganization Consultant, Rick Gardner of Pragmanics, !no., was received who was willing to do the evaluation for $3,000. This amount was significantly Lowe n than normally charged due to the fact that he waG a native of the area. The Staff has talked to him and would recommen�f app=7al at is time. The City Council discussed- this issue a some length. Mrs, Otte-ns also o_�plainecl that MIr. Gardner would interview all of the department heads as well as twenty-five employees at random making sure that each department is reDresented. Mr. Gardner believes in a follow-up process which is also included in. the proposal. Councilman Murdoch asRed a number of questions including the status of Mr. Gardner's credentials, Mr. Murdoch also requested some information or a report on his reorganization of other governmental entities. The S-,ggeStiCn was ­,iade by Mrs. Ottens to postpone a decision until the nezt City Council Yeeting, Councilman Murdoch stated that he did not feel comfortable making the decision at this time and would prefer to wait until more information was available. The Mayor agrrej with the suggestion that the decision be delayed until more information uas presented to the Members of t,`..e City Council. (ACCEPTANCE OF STA- REPORIi' REGARDING THE ONE PERCENT) Mayor Dakan stated that the next item was with regard to the report on the potential affects of the One Percent Tnitiative, an the City of Caldwell. The City Staff spent a great deal of time preparfng this Report and it was appropriate at this time for the City Council to acknowledge receipt of this docament so it can be used in :1._ forming the public. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Ozuna to acknowledge receipt of the Staff Report pertaining to the One Percent initiative. Roll call vote. Those voting yes Houchins, Raymond, 07% Murdoch, and Carpenter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not vc­., N- .ncolas. MOTION CARRIED (SEM A HEARING DT =_TE FOR A SPECK ", USE PEPR MIT ) The PlEnning and Zoning Director explained that this was an appeal rsceived by his Department from an applicant for a special use permit to allow a fouy family dwelling in the 7-2 District. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied this request at the March meeting. It was appropriate at this time for the City Council to establish a date for a public hearing an this appeal. The suggested time was for the first Reg Cit Council Meeting in ju MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carpenter to establish the public hearing on this appeal for June 1, 1992, the first Regular C_ Council Meeting in Book 33 Page 94 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Ozuna, Murdoch, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (APPOINTMENT OF CALDWELL EVENTS CENTER BOARD) The Mayor informed Council that the next item under consideration was a recommendation for appointments on the Caldwell Events Center Commission. A number of members have asked to be released and others have indicated a willingness to serve. The recommendation was to appoint the following: Jerry Beukelman for a three year term; Gene Betts for a two year term; Bob Delle for a two year term; Marty Holly for a two year term; Lary Silver for a three year term; and Mike Groff for a three year term. MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Murdoch to accept the recommendation of the Mayor for the appointment of those listed to the Caldwell Events Center Commission. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Murdoch, Carpenter, Houchins, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR FAIROAKS SUBDIVISION) Jim Blizzard, the Planning and Zoning Director, was recognized by the Mayor and asked to give the background information on this item. The Director explained that this was a request from the subdivider, Mildred Graves. Mr. Les Summers and Jerry Earl are acting as the agents for Mrs. Graves. The request was for final plat approval of the Fairoaks Subdivision which was a residential subdivision on eighteen acres which will be comprised of fifty -seven lots located near the intersection of Indiana and Larch. Improvements will include paved streets, curb, gutter, city water and sewer service. The plat was preliminarily approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in January of this year. The recommendation to the City Council from the Commission was to approve this plat. Mr. Blizzard further informed Council that it was the Staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the final plat of Fairoaks Subdivision subject to three conditions which were as follows: 1) That development will occur in conformance with the final plat; 2) All required public improvements will be constructed to meet standards approved by the City Engineer; 3) Prior to certification of the plat by the City Clerk, the subdivider shall execute an agreement of performance, approved by the City Engineer, and post a performance bond, cash, letter of credit or other form of City approved financial instrument, the amount of which will allow for completion of all required improvements. Councilman Murdoch commented with regard to whether there was a playground close to the proposed subdivision. Mrs. Ottens informed Council that the Parks and Recreation Department already has this area under consideration for a park. MOVED by Murdoch, SECONDED by Houchins to approve the final plat for the Fairoaks Subdivision subject to the conditions as outlined above. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Murdoch, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Book 33 Absent and not voting: Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAL REPORT) Pa,�e 95 0 Council,ma..n Murdoch report that there *liras vouchers payable for the - ,o-, - _ - iod cr.�:iing 30, 1992, in the amount of $21- F-nd a payroll of $156,6:=;4.56 for a grand total of $368,330.18. MOVED by Murdoch, SECONDED by Carpenter that t'he accounts payable in the amount of z$'2ll,6q_­_62 represented by checks number 2477' through 24978 and a payroll for the amount of $156,63'A..56 re'.c by checks nui 37934 through 38129 be acce - ted, twa bills Daid, and the - vouchers filed - the Office of the Citl7 Clerk.. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Murdoch, Carpenter, Houchf.�.?.s, Ray s,�d Ozunna. Thos-_ vot no- none. Absent az,d not - voting. Nancolas. MOTION CARRIED (REPORT ON - HE NEW BUILDTN OFFIC77-1,7,,) Mrs,. Ott"-� s repo rted t"-at staruing ne-t Monday, the new Bui .1ding inspector. Ralph Gamboa, wil be here. Mr. Garnboa is f Elko, Nevada and has spent the last five years in Elko as their Buildinc ; Inspector_ The nine vears prior to that t he v.7,-8 in c-n-,struction traUdA both in Nevada and Ca He not on.y has b-is building inspection ' c e r "ficats. but aso has his fir inspection catificate. -,- -1 r This _its in - ,a`th Calld�,,7ellls plans in the future to cross .rain "he building inspector to also do fire inspect. and alimincte some of the duplication. Mr. Gam'Doa was also - to do both electrical and plumbing inscections in Nevada. Since tne standards in Idaho are dif:Ee he will 11ave to c5c some work to qualify here. when he is quaI..ified, JLt will save the City quite a bit of money. 7 aose :L_.-volvecf. in the hiring process felt very con-cident `_th their chc (AUDIENCE PARTICI. The Mayo announced tha this the time scheduled during the Counc--'-'- Meeting for mi:::-,-,ibers of the audience - to approach the 1 on matters not c_raVioU_7L,._ included on thG Agenda. Mrs. Ru - h Roe! 2215 Washi,:�-gton, was recognized by the Mayor. Roelofs exi.­_ he concern with - regard to the sta _ - JS of ;c - 7, r� ter conservat`o in Caldwell during this drought year, Her ::scomme-ndation x-as that the City take t` under consideration oefore situation. becomes critical. Mrs. Roe ofs also asked if eve - , ,%7 - 41 1 pay the fee for lio. the City. He f ina l ­ commen were expressing cone aboa ­. how difficult it was to hear what the Mayor and Counc­_ were saving. The Mayor agreed with need .1 immediate consideration pertaining - '. - o water conservation d this drought year. Bob IMIJ 210 Rice, 1 recognized and introduced himself to the 1 and City Council, He eHplained that he was ru f=_ Sheriff of Canvon Co and would be available afte,:_ the in to answer any questions about his platform. Tom Ki ser, 20 Hol introduced himself and stated Chat he L was prese. at Me meeting representing a group of residents on `col lei Street. The g7- wanted to ask the Counci if som,e'laing could be done a, t1l,_� dirt and dust on Hoi Stree% Mr. .Miser ex that when Simp opened Shaver Avenue, the situatio became even worse wit the Kit and Book 33 Page 96 Simplot workers both driving Holly Street and traveling too fast. In the past, the residents have paid to have the street oiled every year. However, after a while it turns to powder making it worse than ever. They were wondering if the end of Shaver Street could be closed off, get some oil on the road or have something done to cut down the dust and the cars traveling at an extensive speed. The City Engineer informed the group that the City would -- participate to a one -third of the cost if they wanted to oil the street. This has been done in the past. Mr. Kiser asked a number of questions as to how the situation could be helped. The Mayor assured the group that the City would look into the situation and hopefully find a solution. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman Houchins commented on the success of the Cinco de'Mayo celebration held over the weekend at the park. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor reminded Council of several events in the near future including the Kenny Keene boxing match the coming weekend, the Caldwell Clean Up was scheduled for May 16th, the City Council was invited to lunch with Ida -Ore on Wednesday where the incubator project would be discussed. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Raymond that since there was no further business, the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 18th DAY OF May 1992. 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