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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-15city council minutesBook 25 REG,UL�AR HFPTING `!ay 15, 1984 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 108 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 ;resent: Carter, Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, and Norman. Absent: Raymond. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of may 1, 1984, the Regular City Council Meeting of May 8, 1984, and the Special City Council Meeting of May 9, 1984, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who carer to bring anything before the City Council that was not on the ;prepared Agenda. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIC T PROJECT) The Mayor explained that this item has been discussed several times by the City Council, but he felt that some decision should be made by the City as to what direction they were planning to take. The Mayor then called on Ron. Redmond, the City Engineer, to discuss the street light project. Mr_. Redmond stated that the P.U.C. denied the City of ;poise and about five other cities heir request for a new rate adjustment hearing. From what he could understand, most of the cities were going to back away from the proposal which would free the monies to do other things. :h letter was received from the City of Poise earlier this week indicating that they were going to make one last try to revive the buy out of the street lights from Idaho Power. The reason for this was that the anticipated next ge- ,neral. rate increase was to be probably in September at which time they intend to gather the city's money together and put into an escrow account. Once the money was there, the Idaho Power would pre the new schedule and the Cities could then calculate how much the money they put in would benefit their City. If it was found that the benefit was not as initially anticipated, the cities could withdraw the money out of the escrow account and drop the project. If beneficial to the cities, they will then proceed. One of the problems at this time was that several of the cities have dropped out and the rate decrease will be applied to all of the cities so whatever Caldwell pays in may be benefited by all other cities in the State under Idaho Power jurisdiction. Caldwell will not get a direct benefit out of the dollars put in so there was a question as to whether it was prudent to proceed along with what the City of Boise wants to do. The Mayor stated that therm was several ways the City could proceed. One was to set up a district where the Idaho Power nut in the poles and than the City would take on the responsibility of the book work in splitting up the costs of all the lights in the district and collect the money. Also, the City could set up a light district and figure the cost of the poles, amortize the poles out as in an L.I.D, and the end result would be to reduce the cost of lighting. Book 25 Page 109 The City Council discussed this item at some length with the request that the City Engineer give the matter further stu6y and come back to the City Council ;-, a recomumendation. NEW BUSINESS (CALD CITY INCENTIVE A:. - IAIARD Councilwoman Mallea was recognized by the Mayor and stated that she wanted to ask Judy Subia from the Water Department a question with regard to the collections in her Department. Her question was whether she should continually allow these collections and make a motion each time they were pr esented . it � pointed out that this was more for Judy's protection than anything else. Council action was necessary in turning the collections over to an agency. Councilwoman Mallea also said that more than a year ago the City Council passed a motion and informed the employees that if any employee contributed an idea or a method that the Council felt was of significant benefit to the (City, special recognition would be given to them. Ear Judy Subia's good idea of allowing people to work off their delinquent water bills to the City, the mayor and City Council would like to _ present her with tnr2- :First Caldwell City Incentive Award. The idea was working very well and they would like to esent her with a check for $25.00 which was the special recognition decided upon by the Council. The mayor also informed 'Irs. Suljia that he would have a certificate for her at a later lime. (RESOLUITION ON INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND DCiA.IRD) The Mayor explained that Mien the industrial Revenue Bond Board was established, it was not done so by a Resolution and it was necessary to do so. The Resolution was road by the Mayor as follows: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE' INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP. CORPORMION. BE IT RESOLVED By the Mayor and City Council M the City of Caldwell, Idaho: That the following persons be appointed to serve ant the 3oard of Directors of the industrial Develo,-.).:�ent Corporation as set forth and established by Ordinance No. 1633 passed by the City Council on December 7, 1982: Dr. Jim Kelly C. ,�. Smith Chuck Shafer Al Bates " A. 'Vi" McCloskey MOVED by Mallea presented by the Board be passed. Roll call vote. Norman, and car voting: Raymond SECONDED by Norman that the Resolution as M ,ayor establishing the Industrial Revenue Boni Those voting yes: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, i e r . Those voting no: none Absent and not MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION ON YARD SALE ORDINANCE) The Mayor stated that he felt that the yard sale ordinance has really worked as there has been no complaints on people abusing sales since it was adopted. But, the permit was taking a lot of tirme in City Hall and doesn't mean vc`ry —much. The Mayor further Book 25 Page 11© said that he would like to request that Section A of Title IV, Chapter 17 of the City Code be eliminated in the Code, but Section i, be retained. Section A was that portion of the Code that required the permit, but Section B read as follows: No more than four sale permits may be issued to an individual in a calendar year. Iao more than four sale permits may be issued for one Location or address in a calendar year. No sale may run for in excess of three calendar days. No sale may be advertised on publicly owned property„ utility poles or trees in the public right of way. Advertising may be done only on private property with the permission of the owner. The Mayor stated that it was his suggestion that the word permits be eliminated in Section T. and that: Section A be repealed. This would give the City the authority to monitor the sale for four days if there was a problem. This was discussed by the Council at some length. The Police Chief pointed out t'nat the sales were checked out each weekend and some warnings were issued. Councilwoman Marcus Pointed out that if there was a nuisance problem with one of the yard sales, the permit paper_ work would give the particulars as to who, when and where the permit was issued. She felt that because of this the permit should be retained. Councilman Norman stated that the average citizen having to .fill out an application for a permit feels a certain responsibility that others would not. He further said he would support keeping the permit in force. MOVED by Norman, SECONDED by Mallea that the City of Caldwell retain the portion of the City Code with regard to the Yard Sales. MOTION CARRIED (BEER L,ICENiSE APPLICATION FROM OLD TOWN EATERY) The Mayor read the following letter from the Police Chief: Donna Lee Herring and James Earl Herring, Route 8, Pox 244A, Caldwell, have applied for a beer license for the Old Towne eatery, 712 main, and the background investigation reveals nothing which would preclude issuance. A beer license has been in effect at the Old Towne Eatery and problems there have been minimal. At this writing, an appointment has been made with the Building Inspector and Lire Chief. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that the beer license application for Old Towne Eatery be approved.. MOTIOU CARRIED (ACCP'PTA,NCE OF CONTRACT ON 'PA`PTERSON') The Mayor stated that the next item on the Agenda was consideration of the contract with Ken Patterson. Councilman Forman said that he was pleased with the document and found it well done, but Councilman Carter had one item that he would like addressed. Councilman Carter asked if it was agreed that the City Days no expenses for is independent contractor in any manner. Dennis Davis stated that there was one modification to the contract which was in the area of the liability insurance. It was not addressed in the document and the revised contract will have it. Also discussed was the cost for the fidelity bond and it was agreed that the City would; assume this cost. After a lengthy discussion, the Mayor read the following Resolution: Book 25 Page 111 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT 6\ KENNETH R. PATTERSON BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor an& Clerk of the City af Caldwell 1-,e, and the same here1 are, authorized to execute that certain Contract attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Kenneth R. Patterson for the purpose of electrical maintenance electrician. MOVED by Norman, SECONDED by Cowles that the Resolution authorizing the execution of the contract ,,ith Kenneth Patterson only by notification that the contract would cover the liability insurance. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Norman, Carter, Marcus, and Cowles. Those voting no: none. Abstain: Vallea. Absent and not voting: Raymond CARRIED (FINANCIAL REPORT) Councilwoman Mallea MOVED and it was STIF',CONDED by Norman that the collections from the Water Department be turned over to the Action Collection Service in the amount of $369.91. HOTIO!, CARR!!-',D Councilwoman Mallea further reported that the Finance Committee met and reviewed the Requests for Payment for the City. The Payroll was in the amount of $209,763,93; of wh 547,857.14 was fringe benefits. The Requests for flayment were in the amount of $371,697.49 making a total of $581,461.42. MIOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Norman triat the bills be allowed ail � the checks issued and the Requests for Payment be filed in the City Clerk's Office. MOTIOIN CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman 1 reminded the Council that Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Community Room at the Library was the dedication of the plaque for Dean Miller. She also advised the Council that the clean up for the City of Caldwell was donated by Browning Ferris, City crews, and all persons involved except for the Canyon County Commissioners who charged a dumping fee of $416.2 Council Mallea also stated that: she commended Councilwoman Marcus and others involved for the Vaudeville Show. Councilman Carter informed the Council that the Airport Commission sent out requests for airport study proposals for looking at repairing the apron and looking at a feasibility study for either extending and/or increasing the gross weight limitations on the existing runway. This will be grant eligible from the 'r.A.A. on ninety ?ercent for that study. They will be looking at selecting a consulting engineer to loo.'k into the study. Councilman TJcrmaan reported that hea met with the Stadiu-m Committee -along with the City -Attorney to iron out some legal that arose in the process of purchasing the floor for the Fieldhouse. So time was being taken to check to be sure that all was legal as far as the purchase was concerneo. Councilman Cowles stated that he would also like to co.-trne those who worked on the Vaudeville Show, particularly Councilwoman Marcus oto put so -auch work into it. He also reminded the City Council of the dinner at the College of Idaho that evening. Book 25 Page 112 Councilwoman Marcus thanked all who worked on the vaudeville Show. The Committee that worked with her was very helpful and Louisa Cone worked very hard as usual. They made about $1,000, but there was still a few small bills to come in. There was a good audience. (MAYOR ° S COMMENTS) The Mayor read the following letter addressed to the mayor from Totwick I. Reese, State Coordinator: for the Department of Water Resources: Prospective streamflow predict =ions from spring snowmelt this year shows your city could be subjected to the threat of flooding. Inasmuch as your city is participating in the national l- Insurance Program, any person living within the legal jurisdiction of your city is eligible to purchase flood insurance. There is, however,, a five day waiting period for most policies to take effect. We feel it would be appropriate at this time for city residents to be reminded that floor; damage is not covered under most homeowners policies; and that they should contact their local insurance agent or broker for information on eligibility and rates under the National Ploodlnsurance Program. To assist in making this information available to community residents we have enclosed a sample news release that you as Mayor can provide to the local newspaper /radio /television media. This is only a sample and you may Swish to modify it or write something of your own using this as a guide. Whatever you decide to use, we would encourage you to make it available to the media as soon as nossible. If I can be of further assistance, please let me ]snow The Mayor informed the City Council that he gave the news release to the Press Tribune and also to The Times. The Mayor also read the following letter from the County Commissioners: Just a note to let you know we havve authorized purchase of telephone equipment in an amount just over $30,000 for the proposed 9 -1 -1 System. The 9 -1 -1 System will progress as rapidly as the equipment becomes available to us and installation is completed. Thought you would like to know. The Mayor also informed the City Council that he wrote to the Commissioners this morning with regard to the charges to the City from the County on the dump charges during the spring clean up. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m. APPROVED AS writ Tilne > 1984. j Councilperson Councilporson Councilperson ATTEST: TIi 5th DAY 0,' City Cler