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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-18city council minutes564 COUNCIL CR& BERS June 18, 1973 8:00 P.M. The Council met pursuant to recess and acknowledgement of notice in the following farm: We, the undersigned Mayor and members of the Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, hereby acknow J ledge notice of a Recessed Meeting of the said City Council to be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall of Caldwell; Idaho, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. on the 18th day of June, 1973, for the transaction of all business in cmmection with the following object: new and unfinished business. Witness our signatures this 18th day of June, 1973: i Co c lwomaa � Gaunc — ZM Counc Coundilinan Councilman Mayor Charles W. Carpenter presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Council answered present: Alta E. Williams, Alfred H MoCluskey, Charles C. Banks, James R. Dakar and Lester E. Carter. Absent: Joe Gamboa. Invocation Mayor Carpenter called upon Pastor Marshall Vaughn of the Canyon Hill Church of the Nazarene to deliver the Invocation. Variance granted - Erwin and Mara Schwiebert City Engineer Mel Lewis presented a request for variance from Erwin and Mary Schwisbert to build two houses within a year's time on property that is too goall to plat. He added that the property in ques- tion was a one half block area located on Iowa and Alder. I It was moved by 'Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilmen McCluskey, to grant the variance to Ervin and Mary Schwisbert. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. Easement approved - Rex R. and Colleen Collins Mm Lewis next presented a serer easement from Rex R. and Colleen Collins and recommended its approval. i A motion was made by Councilman 'Carter, seconded by Councilman MoOluskey, to approve the easement. Upon vale, the motion carried. Discussion on requests to purchase spray equipment In reference to the request to purchase old spray equipment from Mr. J. H. Joyner, presented at the Jane 4th meeting, which action had been delayed, Mayor Carpenter stated that he had received another request from Mel Sines to purchase the same equipment. The Mayor suggested contacting both Mr. Joyner and Mr. Sines and requesting them to deliver sealed bids for the purchase of the equipment. After some discussion as to advertising for bids in the News -Tribune, it was moved by Counc ilwoman i Williams, seconded by Councilman Liken to contact Mr. Joyner and Mr. Sines and request them to submit a bid I and accept the highest bid. After a vote, the motion carried. Variance approved - Ken Spitz Mayor Carpenter informed the members of the Council that he had received a request for variance fr Mr. Ken Spitz to place a mobile home on property located behind The Shack on Cleveland Boulevard for use as an office for a used car lot. He added that Mr. Spitz was renting the mobile home from Mr. Phil Dye; and as this was to be a temporary situation, there was no water or sewer hookup. A motion was made by Councilman MoCluskey, seconded by Councilman Carter, to grant the variance and charge the necessary $$0.00 yearly fee. Upon vote, the motion carried. Second reading - Bill No. 11 Mayor Carpenter read for the second time Bill No. 11, entitled: AN ORDTHANCE DEMMINING THAT CERTAIN LAND IS CONTIGUOUS AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDLE), AND DECLARING SAID LAND, BY PROPER LEGAL DESCRIPTION THFBE0F, TO BE A PART OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO. A motion was then made by Councilman Dakan, seconded by Councilman Carter, to suspend the rules I and pass the Hill after the second reading. A vote was taken which resulted as follows: Those voting in the affirmative: Dakan and Carter. Negative votes: Williams, McCluskey and Banks. Absent and not voting: Oamboa. The Mayor declared that the motion to suspend the rules had not passed. 565 Councilman McCluskey then cemented that the reason for his negative vote was that property shau not be annexed unless the City was in a position to put in sewer and water. Comments from Councilman Banks Councilman Banks stated that there was some question on the awarding of the bid for the sprinkler system for Luby Park held on June 12th. Be added that the members of the Council were led to believe that only one of the bids submitted met the requirements in that they presented a completed plat of the proposed system, but in reviewing the specifications they presented, no request for a plat was included. The Mayor informed the Council that Park Superintendent Phil Weber ]Wd hand delivered the bids ani at that time, requested each prospective bidder to submit a completed plat. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCluskey, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, that the Park Committee, the City Engineer, the Mayor and the Park Superintendent take the responsibility of reissuing or granting the bid or whatever action is necessary to get the job done satisfactorily andas soon as possible. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. It was decided that the Mayor's secretary would be instructed to contact the two bidders and make arrangements for separate meetings either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Bid opening - air conditioning and heating for Police Department building Mayor Carpenter presented one bid from Beating Equipment Company for the air conditioning and heating of the Police Department building. Be read the bids as follows: 1. Police station front office: $3,868.00 2. Second floors 3,878.00 3. Area between front office and jail: 3,068.00 4. Jail cell area: 2,735.00 A motion was made by Councilman Dakan, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, to take the bid under advisement in order to review the proposal and reader a decision at the June 25th meeting. Upon vote, the motion carried. Discussion on Curtis Park Mayor Carpenter informed the Council that he had received communication from the Idaho State Parks and Recreation Department regarding the development of Curtis Park and proceeded to recognize Mr. Lonnie Spath, Chairman of the Sanitation and Beautification Commission. Mr. Spath first presented an illustration an Curtis Park and added that it was desired to'keep the park in a natural state. Be then presented the following development cost estimate: Picnic Shelter 60' x 35' (Concrete Floor, Electric Lights, and Outlets $ 4,000 Picnic Tables 8' - 30 Each 1,700 Picnic Grills 12 Ea. (Revolving Top) 400 Play Lot (Wood and Form) 4,000 Restroom and Equipment Storage Building (50' x 30 20,000 Restreom (10' x 20 4 000 Trails - 4500' x 5' (Wood chip) 4,500 Foot Bridges 3 1,000 Read - 2700' x 18' (Asphalt) 23x200 Parking Lots - 10 Sq. Ft. (Asphalt) 4,800 Road Barriers - 10' to 15' apart, Wood Posts 2,000 Pond (Deepen and Shape to Catch Well Flow 7,500 Sprinkling System (Above Ground) 6,000 Landscaping and Cleanup on Park Grounds 5,000 Drinking Fountains (2) 500 Safety Lights (10) 2,500 Fencing and Main Gate 1600' 5,000 Water Lines (From: Central Bolding Tank Near Artesian Well) 4,500 Electrical Lines (From, Park Entrance to Service Areas) 5,000 Sewer (Septic - 3 Units Installed) 2,500 Improve Access Road 18' Wide w/Bridge 15,000 Manager's Residence 1,000 Day Camp Facilities (Firepits, Log Seat) 1,000 Bicycle Racks (3 10' Units) 250 Landscape Architect Fees 11,000 Contingency 7 000 TOTAL i�0 Resolution No. 18 Presented for the Council's consideration was Resolution No. 18, sponsored by Councilwoman William who moved its passage: RESOIDTION NO. 18 BY COUNCILWOMAN Williams WHEREAS, City of Caldwell is interested in acquiring lands or developing outdoor recreation facil ities an the following described project for the enjoyment oP the citizenry of said City of Caldwell and thel State of Idaho. 566 Project Description: The development of park and recreation facilities - Curtis Park AND, Land and Water Conservation Fnnd Let financial assistance is required for acquisition or de- velopment of said outdoor recreational facilities, NOW, TH&FtFQREB be it resolved by the City of Caldwell of Canyon County, State of .Idaho, that said City of Caldwell does agree to obligate the funds or services stipulated below to satisfactorily complete the following project and thus became eligible for Land and Water Conservation Fund Act financial aid of 50% of the estimated or actual cost, whichever is less, NOai. THERZFOHE, be it resolved that such project and funds or services shall be authorised as follows: Total Total Total Applicant's Cost Estimated Estimated Estimated breakdown (Total Cost Federal Local Sam as Column 3) Share Share Cash services $142,350.00 $71,175.00 $71,175.00 AND, be it further resolved that Charles W. Carpenter (Mayor) is hereby authorised and directed to make applications to the State of Idaho, Department of Parks, to seek federal financial assistance on this project for them and be further authorised to take the necessary action to complete such projects. AND, be it further resolved that this resolution and plan approved by said City of Caldwell be forwarded to the State of Idaho, Department of Parks, for the purpose of obta such financial aid as their share of the reimbursable acquisition or development costs. Dated this 18th day of June, 1973. Introduced by Councilwoman Willi The motion for passage was seconded by Councilman Banks. A rell call vote wan called for when the following members of the Council voted in the affirmative: Williams, McClusksy, Banks, Dakan and Carter. Negative votes: None. Absent and not voting: Gamboa. The Mayor declared that Resolution No. 18 had passed. Resolution No. 19 Councilman HcClusksy then sponsored the following resolution and moved its passage: RESOLUTION NO. 19 BY COUNCILMAN Mccluskey BE IT RESOLVED Bf THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALU LL, IDAHO: W E =, There is a need to set forth certain responsibilities relative to the issuance of Build- ing Permits within the City of Caldwell, Idaho, and biHMEAS, It is the desire of the City Council of the Cdty Caldwell, Idaho, that a policy for clarification of those responsibilities be determined and established, and WHEREAS, It is also the desire of the Mayor and Council of the Qty of Caldwell, Idaho, that a copy of the requirements as set forth in said Policy be made available and be furnished to each applicant for a Building Permit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the following specific City Code requirements and certain other procedures as set forth herein do establish and constitute the Policy of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, relative to the issuance of Building Fermits within the City: CONSIDERATIONS FOR OBUINING A BUILDING PERMIT I. CITY CODE REQUIROUNTS: (a) All buildings be set back from the front property line twenty (20) feet or line up with 50% of the established building line. The building set back four (4) feet from side property line or six (6) feet in case of multiple unit dwelling. (b) off street parking shall be available for one car for one bedroom unit and two off street parking spaces for each two bedroom unit. 567 (fir /� Owner or buildir will submit a plot plan which Will show the following: (a) Property lines shaving dimensions (b) Location of proposed building on plot, showing dimensions of said building and distances to property lines. (c) Any utility, sewer, or irrigation easements that night cross the property. (d) Names of street or streets adjacent to the proposed building site and location of an alley or alley right -of -way, if one exists. (e) Location of city sewer line or septic tank drain field, whichever is applicable. (If septic tank, an approval statement signed by District Health Department =at accompany application for a building permit.) III. CBRB cuTS (a) Shall meet specifications as supplied by City Engineer. IV. IRRIGATION SYSTEM (a) Property owner will provide the irrigation system and should contact the Irrigation District for suggestions. V. Structural plans including fencing shall be presented to the Building Inspector for his approval. VI. Building location shall be stated and approved by the Building Inspector prior to the issuing of the Building Permit. VII. There shall be no pouring of concrete until the forms and location of forms have been inspected 17 the Building Inspector. VIII. A variance may be granted by the City Council where it is impossible to comply with above regulations. &M HE IT FMURER. RESOLVED: That the policy hereby established and, as above set forth, became effec- tive immediately upon its passage and approval, end, that a copy of these regulations and requirements be made available and be issued to each applicant for a City Building Permit. The motion for passage was ascended by Councilman Carter. A roll call vote was called for when the following members of the Council voted in the affirmative: McCluskey, Banks, taken, Carter and Williams Negative votes: None. Absent and not voting: Gamboa. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 19 had passed. Comments on letter Mayor Carpenter stated that he had received a letter from Stanley D. Crow and had copies distribut to the members of the Council. He encouraged the members of the Council to read ffihd study the letter and present their comments at a later date. Indemnity Agreement approved The following Indemnity Agreement was presented for the consideration of the Council, indemnifying and saving harmless the City of Caldwell, its Mayor and Council against azy and all loss, damage, cost and expense by reason of the use of the following desorlbed burial lot in Caldwell Municipal Cemetery: space 3, Block 9, Lot 25 for the burial of James C. White from Mrs. J. C. White and Bill Brewer. It Was moved by Councilman Dakan, seconded by Councilman Carter, to approve the Indemnity Agree- ment. Upon vote, the motion carried. Presentation of award The Mayor presented an award which was presented at the recent A.I.C. meeting. He stated it was an Award of Merit to the City of Caldwell for 1973 for outstanding achievement in preventing accidents and commended the Superintendents and all employees of the City. Transfer of Beer License and issuance of Wine License approved Next presented for the Council's consideration was an application for transfer of Beer license and issuance of Wine License from Ronald D. Smith d/b /a 5th Avenue Market at 424 Elgin, The application had been approved by the Chief of Police and was accompanied by a receipt from the Clerk for the required fee. It was moved by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Banks, to approve the application subje to conditions of County and State Licenses. After a vote, the motion carried 1 568 Bartender Permits approved Presented for the consideration of the Council were applications for Bartender Permits from Kathleen Mac7aren, Bertha K. Alderman, William E. Davis, Dorothy Joan Roberts, Juanita Wormers, Verla N. Moore, Margaret M. Johnson, Otis L. Applegarth. Each application had been approved by the Chief of Police and was accompanied by a receipt from the Clerk for the required fee. It Was moved by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman McCloskey, to approve the applicatio for Bartender Permits and the permits be issued. Upon vote, the motion carried. Bills - Mid June It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman McCloskey, that the warrants for claims be approved as per list and filed in the City Clerk's office. Such warrants being in the totals as follows: 1 , GENERAL FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,523.01 Swim Pool Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,550.68 Revenue Shardng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.400-54 TOTAL GENERAL FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,474.Z3 FIRE FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,446.54 CEMETERY FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278.35 STREET FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,058.97 ARMOU FUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 WATER & SEME FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,381.25 SANITATION FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167.51 MWfEBY PERPETUAL S33XM FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.05 LBRIGATICN FOND. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355.71 L.I.D. CONSTRUCTION FUND ■70a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.45 TOTAL ALL FUNrS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,707.06 Upon vote, the motion carried. There being no father business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman McCluskey, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, to recess the meeting until) June 25th aat /74tOO P.M. After cafe the motion carried. The meeting recessed at 9:22 P.M. Mayor City ClerIV COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 25, 1973 4:00 P.M. The Council met pursuant to call and acknowledgement of notice in the following form: We, the undersigned Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do hereb; acknowledge notice of a Special Meeting of the said City Council to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 4:00 o'clock P.M. on the 25th day of Jenne, 1973, for Jhe trans- action of all business in connection with the following object: opening of Marble Front Sewer Project No. 2 bids and other business. Witness our signatures this 25th day of June, 1973: / ayor C0u=i2W-0maA - /J Councilman Councilman Councilman V Mayor Charles W. Carpenter presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Council answered present- Alta E. Williama, Charles C. Banks, James R. Dakan and Lester E. Carter. Absent: Alfred H. McCloskey and Joe Gamboa. Opening of bids - Marble Front Sewer Project No. 2 Mayor Carpenter called upon City Engineer Mel Lewis to open the bids for the Marble Front Sewer Project No. 2. The abstract of bid was as follows- camp= Total Amount of Eld A & J Construction Co. $ 17,160.91 Bill Wcolery Construction Co. 17,449.90 Ben Drake 19,300.85 Sommer Construction Co. 17,286.15 Boise Paving & Asphalt 19,724.14 In response to Councilwoman Williams, Mel Lewis stated that there was a 120 day completion date on the project.