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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-05-17city council minutes451 eted unless they could come from the Engineer's budget. Mr. Lewis stated that it was his understanding that they were going to furnish the signs and after approval, the City could have an employee put them up, but no City funds were involved otherwise. With the understanding that no City funds were involved for purchasing signs; it was moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Carpenter, that the City was in sympathy with and in favor of the program. A vote was taken and the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council; it was moved by Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Carpenter, that the meeting recess to 8:00 P.M. on May 17, 1965. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting recessed at 4155 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 17, 1965 8100 P. M. The Council met pursuant to recess and acknowledgement of notice in the following forme We, the undersigned Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do here - acknowledge notice of a Recessed Meeting of the said City Council to be held in the Council Chambers in y Hall in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 8:00 P. M., on the 17th day of May, 1965, for the neaotion of all business in connection with the following object: New and unfinished business. Witness our signatures this 17th day of May, 1965. / Mayor N. 0. "Coley" Smith presiding. V Upon Boll Call, the following Councilmen answered present: E. L. Vassar, James W. "Bill" Keys, Charles W. Carpenter, and C. A. Davenport. Absent; Max Luby and V. Jay Martin. Bid for construction work under L.I.D. 056 awarded Mayor Smith referred to the matter of awarding the bid for construction work under Local Improve- ment District No. 56 as a matter of unfinished business from the meeting on May 10 1965 (Page h50). The Mayor informed the Council of the opinion of the City Attorney in that the only legal bid received, under State Law, was the next to the lowest bid, that of Larry Cray. He further informed the Council that the Attorney for the low bidder who did not qualify by reason of not furnishing a certified check with his bid had called the City Attorney and had sent Mr. Haas over with a $1,200.00 certified cheek two days after the Council meeting which satisifed the Attorney but did not most the requirements of the City's plane and specifications on time limit. The amounts of each bid submitted were then reviewed as well as an understanding on the means of excavation afterwhich it was moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the bid for construction work under Local Improvement District No. 56 be awarded to Larry Cray. A vote was taken and ,the motion carried. Applications for Door -to -Door Salesman License approved The applications from Val J. Barnes and Wn. H. Spencer, Jr, for Door -to -Door Salesman License at the reduced fee of $3.00 for a three months period, previously considered at the meeting of the Council on 452 May 3, 1965, (Page 447) were referred to. Mayor Smith reported that the applicants had passed an investig- ation by the Chief of Police and the Company bad been selling in Boise for six months without creating any problems for them. He said the publications were approved by the City Librarian and he would therefore that the applications be approved. It was moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the applications of Val J. Barnes and Wm. H. Spencer, Jr. for a Door -to -Door Salesman License at the reduced fee of $3.00 for a three months period be approved and that the Licenses be issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Sanitation Department Report The report of activities for the City Sanitation Department for the month of April was presented, considered by the Council and ordered placed on file. Problems with cats discussed Mayor Smith informed the Council that he had been receiving reports of oats being dumped in town and that they were creating quite a problem. They were wild and couldn't be caught; the City's Code didn't cover the situation nor did the City dog catcher have any authority to catch the cats if he could. The problem was discussed by the Council, as well as the possibility of licensing cats for control of the situation; however, it was agreed that the matter would be discussed again at the next meeting with no Eaation being taken at this time. Resolution No. 10 The following Resolution was sponsored by Councilman Vassar: RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY COUNCILMAN VASSAR APPLICATION FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY ELIGIBILITY: NAME OF COUNTY OR STATE DEPT. COUNTY - CITIES COOPERATIVE CIVIL DEFENSE ELIGIBLE UNIT CITY OF CALDWSLL ADDRESS 704 BLUER STREET - CALDWELL, IDAHO We, the Governing Board of the above - mentioned Civil Defense unit, do certify and agree to the following terms and conditions governing the acquisition of Federal Surplus Property from the Idaho Surplus Property Agency through the Idaho Department of Disaster Relef and Civil Defense. 1. The property which will be requested is usable and necessary in the State for Civil Defense purposes as stated on the transfer document and in accordance with the State Surplus Property Regulations and the Federal Civil Defense Guide, Part F, Chapter 5, Appendix 3, Procedures for Donation of Federal Surplus Personal Property. 2. Funds are available to pay the costs of care and handling, incident to donation, including packing, preparation for shipping, loading, and transporting such property. 3. There will also be applicable such other terms and conditions as are contained in the regulations of the OGD, Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Sub -title C, Part 1702, as in effect on the date there- of. 4. All property having a single item original acquisition cost of $2500.00 or more shall be restricted and during the period of restriction be properly maintained in good operational condition and stored, in- stalled or utilised and maintained as necessary to achieve a state of operational readiness as required by the Civil Defense missions including natural disasters, assigned to the donee in accordance with the Civil Defense operational plans of the State or Local Government. Operational readiness may include necessary use in training under an approved Civil Defense training program. 5. Except as otherwise expressly provided hereinbelow and unless and until expressly waived in writing by the Director, OCD, on a case basis, the period of restriction for all items of property donated for Civil Defense purposes shall be four years -from the date ouch property is first used or put in stock pile in accordance with this subsection. The specific exceptions are as follows: A. Motor vehicles, federal supply classification (FSC Group 23), for which a two year period of restriction shall apply. B. Aircraft (FSC Group 15), for which the special teams and conditions provided in the DHEN condition- al transfer document (aircraft) covering the transfer shall apply. 6. Reserve stock storage and installation of equipment for operational readiness shall, in addition to meeting the above criteria, meet all applicable criteria) established by the OCD. 7. During the period of restriction, the property shall not be sold, leased, traded, loaned, bailed, en- cumbered, or otherwise disposed of without the specific prior, written approval of the Director, OCD. B. If, during the period of restriction, property is no longer suitable, unable, or further needed for the purpose for which acquired, the donee shall promptly notify the OCD through the State Civil Defense Director and shall, as directed by the OCD, either re- transfer the property to ouch department or agenc: of the United States of America or such other donee as may be designated, or sell the property at a public sale. 9. In the event any of the terms and conditions set forth in this section are breached, all right, title and interest in the property involved, at the option of the Director, COD, shall revert to the United States of America. In addition, where there has been an unauthorized disposal or improper use of any kind, the donee, at the option of the Director, OCD, shall be liable to the United States for all damages. Where the property is not returned to the United States Government or where property is im- properly used, the donee shall be liable to the United States for any proceeds from the disposal or improper use of for the fair market value or rental value of the property at the time of such disposal l 453 or improper use, at the option of and as determined by the Director, OED. 10. When the period of Federal restriction expires, the property is still subject to restrictions of the State Civil Defense Office. It is resolved that certification and agreement for participation in the Federal Surplus Property Program, noted herein, shall be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that the following named representatives with their signatures shall be and are hereby authorised to obligate the funds of the above named Civil Defense Unit, and to obtain transfer to it from Surplus Property Agency upon and subject to the terms and conditions relating to transfer of property for Civil Defense purposes set forth above. REPRESENTATIVES AUTHORIZED TO SIGN FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY N. E. "Coley" Smith Cit Hall MW - AD S City of Caldwell, Idaho !Mr _ EAS, the aforementioned unit has established a Disaster Relief and Civil Defense Unit, and has a plan a ram in conformance with the State Plan and Program, and; EAS, the Governing Board or body has read and understands the rules and regulations for use of Federal lus Personal Property and agrees to abide by these rules and regulations for Surplus Property acquired; EAS, this organisation desires to become eligible to receive Surplus Property; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution of authorisation remain in full affect until amended, rseded, or rescinded by resolution of this Board with three (3) copies transmitted to the State Civil nae Office, Box 1098, Boise, Idaho. It was moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Keys, that said Resolution No. 10 do pass. A roll call vote was called for when the following Councilmen voted in the affirmatives Vassar, Keys, Carpenter, and Davenport. Negative votes.- none. Absent and not voting: Luby and Martin. Mayor Smith announced that Resolution No. 10 had passed. Applications for Bartender Permits approved Applications for Bartender Permits from Donna K. Penson, Iva Nall, Shirley Robison, and Robert M. Sundberg were presented for the consideration of the Council. Each application had been approved by the Chief of Police and were accompanied by a receipt from the Clerk for the required fees. It was moved by Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Carpenter, that the applications be approved as presented and that the Permits be issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Audit Report for Fiscal Year 1964 accepted The following letter had been received by the City Clerk from the State of Idaho, Bureau of Public Accounts- May 11, 1965 This will acknowledge receipt of the audit report for the City of Caldwell for the period January 1, 1964 through December 31, 1964. The reports appear to conform with the specifications of the Bureau of Public Accounts and have been accepted by us upon the certification of Anthony J. Messuri, Certified Public Accountant, who conducted the audit. Sincerely yours, BUREAU OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS /S/ Ellis Fritschle Senior Auditor It was then moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Carpenter, that the audit report for Piscal Year 1964, as prepared and presented by the Jackson- Messuri & Co., be accepted and that the claims for payment of fees be paid. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Bills for Mid -May It was moved by Councilman Vassar, seconded by Councilman Keys, that the warrants for claims be approved as per list and filed in the City Clerkse Office. Such warrants being in the totals as follows, Warrant Numbers 356 thru 412, General Fund -------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 8,317.32 Warrant Numbers 176 thru 206, Water & Sewer Fund, Water & Sewer ----------- - - - - -- 4,827.94 Treatment Plant --------- - - - - -- 1,355.00 General Office --------- - - - - -- 854.74 Warrant Numbers 390 thru 458, Special Funds: Fire -------------------- - - - - -- 449.03 Cemetery ------- --------- - - - - -- 237.49 Street ----------------- - - - - -- 3,926.95 Irrigation ----------- --------- 1,420.62 L.I.D. #55 -- -- --- --- --- - - - --- 1,866.58 L.I.D. #56 - -- ----- ---------- -- 414 $23,670. 454 A vote was taken and the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council] it was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the meeting adjourn. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 7, 1965 8:00 P. M. The regular monthly meeting of the City Council met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor N. E. "Coley" Smith presiding. Upon Hall Call, the following Councilmen answered present: E. L. Vassar, Max Lucy, James W. "Bill" Keys, V. Jay Martin, Charles W. Carpenter, and C. A. Davenport. Request for street oiling or dust - coating Mr. Bob Howard who resides at 1510 H. Indiana addressed the Council and stated that he would like to find out what the status of the gravelled road was on North Indiana since the construction of the store there, He said that their road was just filthy with dust and he would like to have it paved for at least fifty feet but if this couldn't be done, he would at least like to request that one hundred feet be temporar- ily oiled. Mayor Smith explained that the City no longer had a duet -oil sprinkling program because it didn't work out and it hadn't had such a program for many years now; that for permanent oiling, this was done under Local Improvement Districts along with curbs and gutters. The status of Summit Drive was discussed and it was explained that it would be improved as a part of the present Local Improvement District No. 56. Mr. Howard then inqured if he could go ahead at his own expense and have hot crude oil placed on the street and would the City then stay off of it with their grader. City Engineer Mel Lewis stated that, policy wise, the City would keep the graders off such streets where they had been oiled in this manner by the property owners until after they had become rough and then the graders would be sent in when the first rains came. The street could not now become a part of the presen Local Improvement District; however, Mr. Lewis commented in that, if the property across from Mr. Howard would curb and gutter, the oiling might be done in conjunction with the work at Summit Drive on a cash basis. After some further discussion, the Council agrest to investigate the possibility of working out an arrangement to improve North Illinois at this location on a cash participation basis of the owners of property in that vacinity. Request for variance in height restriction of fence Mr. Kenneth Wolfe who resides at 305 East Linden addressed the Council and explained that he had a fence enclosing his yard which, under the Code, was to high and he would like for the Council to grant him a variance to the Code requirements. In answer to the question, Barney Gaul, City Building Inspector, explained to the Council that the fence which was now 5g feet high did not comply with the Code in that fences along the front of property and along the side yards from the front property line for a distance of 72 feet could not exceed 4 feet in height, Also, that any fence over 4 feet in height was considered to be a structure and required a building permit. Mr. Gaul explained that no permit had been issued for the fence and said that another owner in the area had been held to 4 feet with their fence; that if this fence was allowed, he thought others in this subdivision would also want higher fences and that he couldn't recommend it from his office. He also stated that he had thought it to be pretty well agreed between himself and Mr. Wolfe that a portion of the fence would be lower- ed to a height of 5 feet and another portion of the fence to a height of 4 feet; a permit had been issued for the construction of the house but not for the fence, T