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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-22city council minutesBook 25 May 22, 1.984 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 113 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 pr?sent: MalWa, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman. Absent Carter. (AUDIEN'JCE PAR'll'ICIPA"PION) The 7 asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared 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 '�'USINESS (REPORT FROM J.U.D. FJH�GINET,<.S) !'he Mayor statetJ that al.]. members of the City Council received a Bio-Energy Recovery Study for the Cities of Nampa and Caldwell from J.U.M. Engineers. A representative from the Company, Kirby Vickers, was present at this meeting to give a report an the s t u d y . Mr. Vic,;' was recognized and discussed at some lengtn with the City Council the study that was requestH by both the City of Caldwell and the City of Nampa. Mr. Vickers stated that the project of 'building a refuse incineration plant in the County that could ' .>reduce saleable energy in the form of steam was not only feasible, but also cost effective. The City Council agreed to take the study under advisement for possible further action at a later date. (UPDATE ON 9-1-1 PROC RA" ,) The X.ayor stated that he would, like to recognize Darrol HocketIc from the Civil Defense to address this itcm On the Agon-- Mr. Nockett informed the City Council that the issue at this point in the planning stage of the 9-1-1 Program was to g2tt started. one of the first steps necessary was for the City and the County to pass a Resolution si o,rin that they agree to partici,p in the system �,, process. The Coonty dij this on the l7th, of Mlay which 1 read as follows: The Board of County Commissioners is committed to the concept of a 911 emergency dispatch system for the health, safety, and benefit of all citizens of Canyon County, and the Board will provide, as _;uickly an, efficiently as possible, a Public Safety Answering Point for all County telephone prefixes which can be mate accessible to a 911 emergency service; that the County shall bear the cost of the Public Safety Answering Point and the cost of direct dispatch for all agencies which choose to accept direct dispatch; the County will bear the cost of handling ant, effecting the direct transfer of emorq ncy se.rviC2 calls to those agencies which choose to handle their own dispatch; the cost of the transfer lin to affect transfer of em,era2ncy service calls from Public Safety Answering Point to tnosc agencies choosing to 'nandl.- their own dispatcn mnust be borne by those agencies. M Hackett further said that Edith regard' to organizing the plan, on the 29th of February a meeting was held with the Mayors of Nampa and Caldwell, the Fire Chiefs, the Police Chiefs, Paramedics, Sheriffs, and etc. A Task Force was appointed at that time which was relatively non effective. Tie reason for Book 25 Page 114 this being that the costs needed to be ascertained and could not be done until. the Plan was better organized. Van Bishop ;_Manned to be at the meeting today, but was unable to do so, but stated that be would happy to attend a planning and work session with the cities. Fr. I-Iockett said that Mr _ Bishop was the man they decided should draw tq the agreements and etc., as he has had a cheat deal of experience in this area and also some legal qualifications. Mr. Bishop also knew how the system should be configured, costs and etc. Mr. 'Hockett further said that there was also a decision that had to be made with regard to t'e area to be covered. This was more or loss answerecl in the County Resolution passed by the Commissioners as well as the inventory of emergency services ar,d selection and location of public safety answering point. Deciding on answering center modes would have to be worked out on an individual basis. Planninq activities would be the coordination of the contiguous agencies. Mr. Hockett further explained to the City Council other: planning matters that must be addressed. Mr. Hockett stated that the main issue at this time was to get started. Ne would ask that the City of Caldwell adopt a Resolution similar to the County's showing that they agree to participate in the System Planning Process. This would not be agreeing to dollars, equipment or people, but simply that the City was willing to sit down and Work with Mr. 'Rishop to get the agreements and plans organized. MOVED by Mal-lea, SECONDED by Raymond that the City Clerk prepare a Resolution as requested by Mr. Flockett for possible action at the next City Council M=eeting. MOTION CARRIED (UPDATE Oi] DAY CARE ORDINANCE) The Mayor informed the City Council. that the City of Caldwell has been interested in this type of Ordinance for some time. A lot of excellent information has been secured lately and the Mayor felt it was something essential to pursue. The Cities of Boise and Pocatello have been contacted and information requested for then as to how they have handled this issue. The Mayor further_ said that he thought a thorough background investigation was important. As soon as information was received back from the City Attorney, copies Will be submitted to the Council and the proposed ordinance will be pursued. Councilwoman Mallea questioned as to whether there was a legal problem in licensing a srecific industry and she would ask that the Mayor request some input from the City Attorney on this particular item. NES -i ;3USINESS (PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF RICE DETTw :'E. N T,AFT AND PLYMOUTH) The Mayor requested that Ron Redmond, the City Engineer, explain the vacation. Mr. Redmond reminded the City Council that the City sold a piece of property just a few sleeks ago to Mr. Gans. it was found out previously that some of their buildings and their septic tank field were on City property. Mr. Gans asked that the City sell them the piece of property that they had previously been led to believe was already theirs. The City did do this after a ;.public hearing some five or six weeks ago. There was, however, Rice Road which split the nieces of property sold to them and also occupied a portion of the property that they initially owned. In order to try to resolve the problem and get the Gans on their property and clear up a problem, it behooves the City to vacate a portion of Rice Road - that line between what would be the Notus Black Canyon Canal and West Plymouth, The City does have right of way there and the potential Book 25 Page 115 feasibility of the city over using that for road right of way was virtually nil. 'Ir. R2&niona stateo that it was his reco-m, that the City proceed an& vacate Rice Road lying betw2en the "lotus Canal and ""'est Plymouth The Mayor then stated that he would call the Public hearing to or&er ant then read for the audience's 'benefit the procedures set by Lne State of Idalno for Public 'hearings. 'The City Council then determined that those who carni to speak with regard to this vacation could speak for a tiane that was ,?ithin reason. xary Casebolt, 309 Plymouth, was recognized by the mayor . A r s Casebolt stated that she lived across the street on Plymouth from this place that was being discuss2d, The reason she - v.?Fs here .las because it was a continuing sore spot to her across the street. The old house burned down in October of 1980 and it was never cleaned up. The snow brake ,town the roof of the old shed across from the for which shL was glad for, but they have done nothinq, about it. Her concern was whothor that' were go to try to put a trailer park in front of her house. if they to, she would surely contest it- This was her motive in being her - to see what their object was in having the right of way or whatevar it is. she would like or, answer to this if oossilbl�:. The Mayor asked if anyone had any knowledge as to the intent. mrs, I'obison sai6 that it was where you cou16 have imobile homes on an individual lots provided it ' tie mini'.rum requiremeats. Councilman Raymond stated that as he recalled there was not that much land involved to add expansion for residences. it was Just to clarify the property line for the residents already there. Councilmnan Cowles stated that be requestetf that they clean them property up at the time it was sold to them. birs. Casebolt further said that they were planning to sell their home and it would helo to sell if they would clean up the property across from them. Councilman Cowles informed Mrs. Casebolt that to clean the property up was one of the conditions of the sale and they were very much aware of the request. He would guarantee that it would be d one. firs. Casebolt said that she had be there for thirteen years and had, inquired as to wnat could be done with the condition of the Gans' property before. She felt that to speak here tonight a goon time to make the City aware of the p roble7 . The Mayor stated that Mrs. Casebolt hat a va I i 5 po i nt of concern, and the City would pursue it a do whatever they can. l Edith !3resh 1410 Monte Vista was then recognized by the mayor. Mrs. nreshears said that she lived up on the hill from the property under discussion. One question she would like to ask was why ?,Iu-j some of the City streets soc' as Monte Vista and 'why doesn't Rim view go c>n around and - ,, , ill it ever? ,%9r. Redm.on3 pointed out the area on the map for Mrs. Breshears and explained just where the vacation under consideration was. lie discusse6 with Mrs. sires ears the questions she asked with regard to the closing of the streets. Mrs. Dreshears, than�ed' Counci ano 'Ir . l for slat i fyJ ng her c oin. c e r-n s , Mrs. Casebolt further asked why the Posti stated that Plymnouth was not West Plymouth, but the City of Caldwell says that it was West Plymouth. She w,,is informed that the Post Office was advised to use whatever address the City gives the street. The N. t-' declared the Public l earinq closed as there - ,2as no one else signed up to speak with rei.ard to the vacation of Rice. (OILL NO. 10 - ORDINANCE FOR VACATIC OF RICE) The Mlayor then read Hill too. 10 by tithe only as follows: Book 25 Page 116 AN ORDINANCE RECITING PETITION FOR VACATION AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NOTICE THEREFOR NAS GIVEN, DETERI IIN ING TIiAT VACATION OF THE POLL0;4ING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SHALL PE MADE, TO -WIT: All that portion of the southerly extension of Rice Avenue lying south of the centerline of the Notus -Flack Canyon Canal and north of the northerly right of way line of guest Plymouth Street in the City of Caldwell, Canyon County, Marro; AND THAT SAID VACATION IS IN THE BESTPODLIC INT; TEST FOR TEE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by ;,allea to suspend the rule requiring the reading of a Bill at three separate times and that the Bill- be ready by title only. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Norman, Mallea, Marcos, and Cowles. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Mallea that Bill. No. 10 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1672. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Uorman, Mallea, Marcus, and Cowles. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED (RECOMMENDATION FROM PLArdNING' AND ZONING COMMISSION ON PLAN AND ZONE CHA NGE ON SOUTH FLORIDA) Mfrs. Robison was recognized by the 'Mayor and pointed out the area on a map for the benefit of the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings on plan zone and special use permits for a mobile home mark that the developer of designated property would like to put in. The Commission granted the special use permit conditioned upon final approval of the plan and zone changes. The Public Hearing to be scheduled would be on whether or not the plan and zone should be changed to accommodate high density residential which was required for mobile hone parks. A complete copy of the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission will be distributed to the Council. . tubers as soon as possible. The Mayor then set the date for the Public Hearing as June 19th, 1984, at the Regular City Council Meeting. (TREE PROGRAM - ROSS PETERSON) The .Mayor called on Ross Peterson to give a short report with regard to the tree program, Mr. Peterson Stated that he distributed to each member of the City Council a report on the recent. Seminar he attended). 0n•e o his main concerns was to pursue seeing that more trees were planted in the City of Caldwell. Other cities in the northwestern States are using volunteer people such as Scouts, students, and etc. to plant trees. The City could raise trees reasonably cheap, very little maintenance on the nursery, the cost of the trees not being very much. A goal should be set to plant so many trees a year depending on the interest shown. Tine Mayor said that he .could like to have Mr. Peterson start a True Program in the City of Caldwell.. Some publicity ;could be necessary to accomplish the program. The Mayor further stated Book 25 Page 117 that he would like to have Mr Peterson r ive this nro, program some thought and proceeds towards s tarting a tree Diantin": project in the City. Council agreed gait t.nis project, Mr. Peterson further stated that he would' like to start r opia cinc,- the elm trees in the Park with a more desirable type of tree. This could be done in a fifteen to t% year program. Ti I a City Engineer suggested an aerial -,nap so they could plan just ho the trees iould -planted over a Pariod of tj�re. Councilwoman Nallea infor.nod ".1r. Peterson that monies were put in 'his buacet last year for trees. She would like for hiiYt to what was needed for a tree budget a c3 move towarcis ex-pending teat an"nt. Mr. Peterson stated that at this time he did, not ';s no w how many trees he wou 16 need Councilwoman mallea said that witbin the parks, golf courses, and other City property, `hc sholil be oxp¢ monies this year for trees. Then if nore wa needed for next year, it could be budgeted. She would ask that he make some kin G of an estimate before the budget was completed. Mr. Peterson also informed the City Council that the City of Boise was selling their elm wood and had been doing so for three years . They have a lot 0ere they Vep the wood and people come there to cut it up and buy it. Vn-e City of Boise figure that L`ne wood will be burned out before the beetle was active. bre Peterson said that he would like to start doing His. The Mayor agreed that this was also a good idea. The City of Caliwali's Code now states that it can't I ca burned unless it is Banc' etc., and he though.t this was not necessary. Mr. Peterson said that he would like al so to speak to the possible tree ordinance that would recc. that trees be plante,], on any new construction on the City right or way. "Phe Mayor said that this would come under Planning and Zoning and he would' request that V rfs. Ro�Ason look into this possi;:)ility. RL,P0PTS) Councilwoman - , allea reported that Ees Summers called and asked for a meeting concerning thc furnishings for the new City Hall. De tm--,nt tIeaLls have been asked to come forth with a list and include in the tentative budget. The Council Room was not p la- nned as yet and chairs for that area had to be decided on. C Cou ncilwoman requested that the Council members look at the chair in the Council Office to see if they would like to have that type in the Council Cham Councilwoman ',Iallea also said that the bu - - , as suhmitt- fro the Pinance Officer and she would like to start working on the budget on the 4th of June at 8:00 A.M. All members of the Council were asked to take part. (M. A Y 0 R ' S C0 1- N T S ) The ''ayor reported that he had a contact back from the Architect which was satisfactory. , sublet some responsibilities to anotber company. There heing no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 P.M. APPROVED AS written June g CounclIpQrson 1 4, 71 � il S 5th DAY 01 Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: Clerk