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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-24city council minutesBook 18 Page 151 SPECIAL MEETING May 24, 1977 4 :00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pasley. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Olesen, Williams, Banks, and Bauman. Absent: McCluskey and Raymond. (CONTRACT WITH VERN "MORSE - RECREATION DEPARTMENT) The Mayor explained that the main purpose of the Special Meeting being called was to ask the City Council to authorize the City to enter into a contract with Vern Morse to operate the Recreation Department. MOVED by Banks, SECONDED by Olesen that the City of Caldwell withdraw their contract offer with the Salvation Army with regard to the Recreation Department and enter into a contract with Vern Morse through the Recreation Commission to operate the Recreation Programs for the City of Caldwell. The Mayor explained that the Finance Director would draw up the contract and present it to the City Council at the June 7th, Regular City Council Meeting. The contract would become effective on June lst, 1977. Councilman Banks stated that the direction for the program would come from the Recreation Commission and that the Finance Director would be an ex officio member to assist with budgetary matters. Roll call vote. Those voting yes; Banks, Bauman, Olesen, and Williams. Those voting no : none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey and Raymond. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor stated that he would like the- City Council to instruct him to write a letter to Lt. Greholver thanking him for his efforts. The Mayor explained that Lt. Greholver was very enthusiastic about the Recreation Program, but that it was the officials of the Salvation Army on the West coast that were not approving the proposal for'the Salvation Army to handle the Recreation Department. MOVED by Banks, SECONDED by Bauman that the Mayor write a letter of thanks and commendation to Lt. Greholver for his efforts regarding the Recreation program. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Banks, Bauman, Olesen, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor recognized Councilman Raymond as present - (REQUEST REGARDING WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS BY MR. SUMMERS AND MR. GRAVES) The Mayor stated that at the request of Councilman McCluskey Mr. Summers and Mr. Graves were present at the Council Meeting to present their ideas on the City water main extension policy concerning Sylvan Manor Subdivision. The Mayor recognized Mr. Gene Graves who stated that when they bought the property in question that one of the plus conditions at the time was that the water lines were already in on South Kimball and on West Linden. Since they purchased this property, the policy was changed and both he and Mr. Summers did not feel it was right to be charged for lines that were already in. They 1300K lei Page 152 did not object to paying for the extensions, but did not want to pay for those that were already underground and paid for by the residents of Caldwell. Mr. Summers was also recognized and agreed with the comments made by Mr. Graves that they should not pay for the lines with frontage on Kimball and Linden. The Mayor explained that the City Council adopted the policy after a great deal of thought and consideration. Water line extensions were furnished by the City at one time, but not many lines were laid due to the lack of money. The reason for going to the $5.00 charge was to average out the cost. With the rate of expansion, the City simply could not keep up with furnishing the water lines. It could be two years or more before water lines would be available for the new developments at the rate it was going The Mayor then asked if there was any comments from ,the City Council. Each member of the Council -was heard and explained to Mr. Graves and Mr. Summers that the City-of Caldwell really had no alternative but to go to this cost for the water main extensions. They all agreed that they must hold to the Policy as set. Councilman Olesen explained that the main extensions were a City asset and if someone wants to participate in the use of them they must contribute to that phase­of­it ' It was then MOVED by Oleseu, SECONDED by Williams that the City of Caldwell does not grant any chauge.,in the present water policy. Councilwoman Williams said that she voted for this policy because she felt it would be fair to the subdividers. It would be impossible for the City to grow if they had to wait months or years for the water main extensions. Councilman Raymond agreed that the pipe was a part of the City inventory and that was what the City was selling and it had to be paid for. The Mayor called for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Olesen, Williams - Raymond, Banks, and Bauman. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.M. APPROVED AS written THIS 7th DAY OF June 1977. Mayor e. ,Councilman: ouncilman 7 Councilman Councilman Councilman ATTEST: City C7.