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Home My WebLink About1959-05-25city council minutesi H0 I The Mayor announced the following Committee appointments, COMMITTEE APPOINTMFNTS 1959 -1960 Chairman Member FINANCE: Vassar Smith FOAD: Finley Luby IRRIGATION: Smith Eldredge it WATER & SEWER: Eldredge Vassar CEMETERY & PARR, Luby Shorb FIRE &, CITY HALLS Shorb Smith �i AIPPORT: Luby Finley �i SANITATION: Sharb Vassar Moved by Smith, seconded by Shorb these appointments be confirmed Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried, Councilman Shorb recommended a check by the Sanitary Inspector to ascertain if *lore were parties hauling garbage who had not been authorized by the City. I' I The following Insurance Bulletin was readfrom the Idaho Municipal League: Bulletin # 553 Because we found ourselves forced with an immediate premium raise of forty percent we took action last week wl ch will preclude the necessity I, of a raise, at least until the new fiscal year. The pro-ram is actuallymorking out very satisfactorily and there will be no change in procedure or in payment of premiums or claims. We have changed underwriters but have actually stayed with the same perso whom you all know, Ralph Knoblock and Georce Oudgell. We want to continue to serve you in the best possible way and will keep you informed of any new developments. If you have questions just drop us a line, and remember the address is 348 State Street, Weiser, Idaho. Idaho Municipal. League Isl Robertson W. Smith Executive Director. The Bulletin was discussed by the Mayor and Council . Moved by Eldredge, seconded by Smith the City assume the raise in rate for the employees dependent I for the month of May. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. There being no further business to came before the Council it was moved by Smith, seconded by Shor that Council adjourn. Motion carried. 0 ii Mapr. w City Clerk. ii COUNCIL "HAWSERS MAY 25th, 1959 7tOO P. M. The Council met pursuant to call and acknowledgment of notice in the following form: CALL .4ND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE We, the undersignedMavor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, IdahD, do each hereby acknowledge notice of a special meeting of the said City Council, to be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P. M. on the 25th, day of may, 1959, for the transaction of all business in connection with the following object- Discuss Group In- surance, which object was presented to each of the undersigned in writing. WITNESS our signatures this 25th, day of Play, 1959. 1 s r i l councils Councilman uncilman Mayor Ed Simmerman presiding. Upon Roll Call the following Councilman answered present: N. E. (Coley) Smith, Max Luby, Emile Shorb, L. P. Eldredge and Leland Finley. Absent: E. L. Vassar. Th� Mayor informed the Council the meeting was called to meet with Robertson Smith and discuss group insurance. I' Mr. Smith explained to the Mayor and Council the necessity for increase in rates to the City I' for group insurance cov- >rage, also, the coverage would be the same but the Idaho Municipal League was sponsi ing the Western Life Insurance Company of Helena, Montana. I Moved by Eldredge, seconded by Shorb th:•. City continue group insurance with the Idaho Municipal it ii League, the carrier to be Western Life Insurance Company and the increase in rates to be .97 for the em- ployes �and $1.97for dependents. it i Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. The following letter was read and ordered spread on the Minutes: May 19, 1959 it Mr. Ed Simmerman I� City Hall Caldwell, Idaho Dear Ed: I would like to express to you, and through you to the many others, our sincere appreciation for the wonderful help, thoughtfulness and consideration -far-the--wonderful-help, thoughtfulness and consideration at the time of the recent fire loss. I, I feel that thi Tire Department, under the direction of Mr. Paddock, did I' a remarkable jot to have prevented the fire from spreading. The Police Depart- ment took the responsibility of protecting property and individuals. Your per- sonal help in making this seraice available was appreciated more than I can say. Will you kindly extend my thanks to th others. Sincerely, /s/ A. C. Garber � The following letter was read and ordered spread on the Minutes:�I May lo, 1959 To the Mayor and Council City of Caldwell Idaho Mr. Ed Simmerman Dear Friends: This is a note of gratitude to the Mayor, City Councilmen, and others who may have been concerned in the naming of the Caldwell municipal rose garden the Jess B. Gowen Hose Gardens. Our father would have appreciated this more than any other remembrance since it is a living memorial in a (to us) historic soot. Sincerely yours, THE GOWEN FAMILY /g/ J. B. Gowen Jr Ralph S. Gowen Octavia G. Walker Daphne Gowen Thereupon Councilman Eldredge proposed the following Resolution and moved the adoption thereof, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Finley. RESOLGTICN BY CO➢NCILh{AM ELDREDGE WHEREAS, The Treasurer of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, has the sum of Fifty Thousand & No/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars, cashm lawful money of th United States, in her possession, as required by Ordinance No. 887, pertaining to the Sewer and Water Bond; and WHEREAS' It is deemed uneconomical that said funds should mot be invested; NOW, THEREFORE, The Treasurer of the City of Caldwell is directed to invest said funds in obliga i of the Unites States Government, at such terms, and at such rates of interest, as may be available. Upon Roll Call those voting in the affirmative were: Smith, Luby, Shorb. Eldredge and Finley. Negative: None. Absent and not voting: Vassar. Thereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. I Thereupon Councilman Shorb introduced the following Resolution and moved the adoption thereof, which motion was duly seconded by Councilman Smith: RESOLUTION HY COUNCILMAN SHORE. BE IT RF,SOLVED, By the Mayor and City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho: THAT, WHEREAS, ??PS-RALPH B. SCATTiERDAY,-nd PAUL TRACY have for many years served as members of the Carnegie Library Board; and WHEREAS, The valuable service to Caldwell and surrounding community of the library -as been achieved in a large measure bytheir efforts, dilignece and personal interest of the said MRS. Ralph R. SCATT ?RDAY and PAUL TRACY; and WHEREAS, The said persons have now retired from the Library Board; NOW, TH3r4FORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and Council of the Cityof Caldwell, Idaho, for and on behalf of the people of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do hereby express their great appreciation for the services of MRS. RALPH B. SCATT RDAY, and WHEREAS, Thesaid persons have now retired from the Library Hoard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLUEC That the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, for and on behalf of the people of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do h -reby express their great appreciation for the services of MRa RALPH'B.=CA.TTERDAY and PAUL TRACY to the Caldwell Library. Upon Roll Call those voting in the affirmative were: Smith, Luby, Shorb, Eldredge and Finley. Negative: None. Absent and not voting: Vassar. Thereunon the Mayor declared the motionrarried and the Resolution adopted. The matter of creating a Building Department was discussed by the Council. G Whereupon it was moved by Finley seconded by Shorb a Building Department be created with offices i in the old City Hall and a part time girl be employed to assist the Building Official. I� Upon Roll Call those voting in the affirmative were: Luby, Shorb, Eldredge and Finley. Negative: Smith. Absent and not voting: Vassar. i Thereunon the Mayor delcred the motion carried. The City Attorney reported a bicycle stolen from A. W. Neumeister had been sold at police auction, 'laIse, the person buying the bicycle had made a number of repairs and wished to be reinbursed for the expense. Moved by Shorb, seconded by Luby,Chief of Police Judd be instructed to ne otiate with the person l buyirg the bicycle at the police auction. ii Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Vassar ent - =red and was marked present. `Moved by Vassar, seconded by Luby June 8th, be set as the date for the Regular June Council Meet- ing. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. The Mayor announced the following apnointments: CITY CLERK ADA HARTENBOWER CITY TREASURER ALTA E. WILLIAMS CITY ENGINEER MELVIN LEWIS POLICE CHIEF KEITH JUDD FIRE CHIEF WALDO PADDOCK 3 v3 1 I SE &TON & SUP�RINTFNDENT OF PARKS G HAMMAR ROAD SUPERINTENDENT S. P. GLENN I - RIGATION SUPERINTFNDENT CHAS BOURLAND OFFICE MANAGER JOHN ENGL ?,HART WATER SUIEPTNTE'NDENT JACK JOHAN3EN TRsATM's "NT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT TONY NEU111FISTER BUILDING OFFICIAL DON BAIRD DEPUTY CITY CL'dRK. JOHN FACLEHART DEPUTY TREASURER WILMA KEECH POLICE JUDGE NICHOLAS NEY SANITARIUN C. J. HAMMOND HEALTH OFFICIAL DR. OAKS HOOVER Moved by Shorb, seconded by Luby these appointements be confirmed. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Luby reported Jim Guy, Recreation Director wished to meet with the Mayor and Council discuss the Summer Recreation Program. June 27th, at 7.30 o'clock was set for this meeting. Moved by Shorb, seconded by Lucy the Bank of Idaho and the Idaho First National Rank be designated the official Banks of Depository wherein the funds of Caldwell shall he deposited. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Moved by Shorb, seconded by Luby the Nei�-Tribune and the Caldwell Times be designated as official � spapers of the City of Caldwell. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Council Smith was instructed to ascertain the cost of commercial fertilizer for the Golf Course. Councilman Luby reported Mr. Van Auker of Vita Rich Dairy requested permission to use City Property hold an auction of diary premiums. This was referred to the Chiefof Police. Councilman Shorb reported citizens near the Golf Course had requested the City to erect a fence keepschool children Prom cutting through the golf course as there was danger of them being struck by a f ball. No action was taken at this time. City Engineer Melvin Lewis presented a proposed plat of the Aikman Property for annexation to the ICI y of Caldwell. Mr. Lewis recommended 5C or 60 foot right -of -way for streets should be dedicated. The Mayor stated this plat would be studied by the Council. The City Engineer stated a concrete plan should be followed on all sub - divisions. Councilman Eldredge recommended parties reonesting deliver of city water outside the City should Il year before the Council. Moved by Eldredge, seconded by Vassar the water department be instructed not to sell water meters side the city limits. Mayor Simmerman, Chief of Police and Pound Master were instructed to prepare a tentative "Dog Leash II linance "and present to the Council. Moved by Shorb, seconded by Luby the Mayor be authorized to aurchase a desk and cabinets from I, 'I umners Stationery, chairs from Caxton Printers , typewriter and adding machine from Moore Stationery. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. it There being no further business to come before the Council it was moved by Councilman Smith, II =ded by Councilman Shorb that Council adjourn. Motion carried. I II Mayor. City Clerk i I II