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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-06-26city council minutesBook 25 REGULAR MEETING June 26, 1984 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 137 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 present: Carter, Mallea, Marcus, Raymond, and Norman. Absent: Cowles. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to bring anything before the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda. Councilman Raymond was recognized and stated that there was a gentleman in the audience that he would like to introduce to the City Council at this time. Mr. Morey Levi, from Correctional Industries, was then presented by Councilman Raymond. Councilman Raymond explained that Mr. Levi was in attendance at the Association of Idaho Cities Convention in Sun Valley. Both Councilman Carter and Councilman Raymond visited with him at some length and it was felt that with the planned move of City Hall into their new building, it would be well for the Council and staff to be aware of what was available by way of refinishing desks and other office furniture. Mr. Levi was prepared to present some options that be had available. It was agreed that Mr. Levi would remain for the Meeting and then go to lunch with members of the City Council to discuss this possibility. OLD BUSINESS (THIRD READING OF BILL #12 - AMENDMENT OF CITY CODE REGARDING FIRE PREVENTION) The Mayor stated that the first item of business under Old Business was the third reading of Bill #12 which was an amendment of the City Code regarding fire prevention. The Mayor then read Bill No. 12 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE X, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, BY DELETING ANT) ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE WITH REGARD TO FIRE PREVENTION CODE: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The mayor requested that action be taken on this Bill and reminded the Council that it was read in full for the first reading. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that Bill No. 12 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1674. Roll Call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Marcus, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Cowles. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (PRESENTATION BY DICK WINDER) Book 25 Page 132 The Mayor stated that Mr. Dick Winder requested to speak to the City Council at this meeting and he would ask that Mr. Winder come forward at this time. Dick Winder, 2806 East Ustick, addressed the City Council saying that he was present at the Meeting to continue the discussion that was started at the Kaley Medical Center several weeks ago. Mr. Winder informed the Council that even though he tried very hard at that time, it appeared that his message did not come across to the City Council that he had intended. This was basically to explore ways to insure the future growth and prosperity of Caldwell. He thought that eveyone was interested in achieving those particular goals. Growth occurs when somebody makes something occur; it doesn't: just happen. New jobs, new services don't just happen - someone invests their time, talent, -- money and they make them happen. The private sector relies on the public sector for services, streets, protection, and etc. The public sector relies: on the private for the funds with which to operate City or County Government or other type of service. Working together new jobs were created, as well as growth and prosperity; working separately it is difficult to maintain the status quo. Mr. Winder continued by stating that one of the things that would have created jobs and growth was to approve the proposed mobile home court on South Florida. He would like to have the City Council examine the Planning and Zoning Ordinances and procedures, basically to determine if the procedures could be improved so the process could be speeded up in some instances and reduce the amount of time it takes. Mr. Winder also suggested that there might be some simple revisions in the Ordinance to make the process faster. He was not trying to chastise anyone at that meeting, including the Planning and Zoning people. It was felt that the City's approval process could be speeded up - (1) A zone needed to be provided for heavy industry; (2) Need to provide by permitted use other areas for manufactured mobile home courts, day care centers, retirement senior citizen's centers, and other multi- family housing projects; (3) That the employees of City Hall need to be positive in their approach to people who come in and attempt to put together a project. Mr. Winder further said that he would even suggest looking at Nampa's Ordinance to see how they handle these things. It was also suggested that there was a possibility of the City Building Code being revised or replaced. Mr. Winder continued at some length with his presentation. He stated that he would close with the following quote: "Caldwell may soon be the most unregulated and attractive City in the United States for business and industry. We require no business license and are making municipal improvements now for tomorrow's growth. We mean business." Now was the time to implement this policy. The Mayor replied to Mr. Winder's comments by stating that for the most part he would concur with his remarks. He did inform Mr. Winder that he did not feel that his remarks were heard either at the meeting. The meeting was called for one individual, which was himself, on a letter he had written. The Mayor agreed that something needed to be done on a long range situation, but he was talking about now. He also pointed out that the City of Caldwell was getting along very well with Nampa and use them constantly for whatever needs Caldwell might have. The Mayor also requested that Mr. Winder show him the figures with regard to population growth when he receives them. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she was interested in Mr. Winder's comments regarding zoning and the City would look into it. (VACATION OF EASEMENT IN BLOCK 1 - HAPPY DAY BUSINESS CENTER) Book 25 Page 139 Mr. Redmond, the City Engineer, informed the City Council that a petition prepared by Bill Gigray, Jr., Attorney at Law, on behalf of Duane Wolfe, was received for the vacation of an irrigation and utility easement on a portion of Happy Day Business Center subdivision. What has occurred is that the overall scheme of the project for the E1 Macado was situated on what was previously plotted as six lots which fronted Happy Day across from their main sales yard. The new development that re- subdivides those six lots requires that the building be constructed over existing easement. They have petitioned to vacate the lots with the intent of realigning those utilities around the boundaries of the proposed new development. Mr. Redmond stated that it would be appropriate for the City Council to set a public hearing date for the vacation hearing. The Mayor stated that he would set the date of July 17th as the time for the public hearing for the vacation as requested. (PRESENTATION OF DEED) Mr. Redmond stated that he would lake to present a Deed for an unnamed portion of road that was requested by the City. The property owner had a deep piece of property that he wanted to build a house on towards the back. The configuration of the property was such that the ultimate development of the area would require an additional road accessing off Savannah as the property was North of there. As a condition of executing a building permit, the City requested that he dedicate a half right of way width to the City for future road so the City could hold until such time as the other properties develop. The Deed was from Gary and Christine Tuttle and was for a twenty -five foot half width of road for a distance of approximately 210 feet and lies on property generally North of Savannah and West of Montana. MOVED by Malla, SECONDED by Norman that the Deed from the Tuttles - be accepted and the City Clerk to have the Deed recorded. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea reported that the City Council and the Mayor worked very hard at the Convention in Sun Valley. She would request that the City Council President set a date when they could all sit down and put all that was learned together. Also, other items with regard to the Budget could be discussed. Councilwoman Mallea also asked that the Engineering Department give them an update on the problem at Warren's Shoe Store so the proper budgetary requirements could be addressed. Councilman Raymond stated that he had heard a couple of concerns by businessmen with respect to what they perceive to be an attitude when they come in and ask for City services. The Mayor stated that he would answer that the public was well received, in his opinion, and unfortunately the businessmen you hear it from are the ones who desire something beyond the scope of being able to do it. The attitude of City Hall was to try to do what was requested. Unfortunately, there was some things that just can't be done and nothing can be done about it. As a City Administrator, he could verify that people who come to City Hall with a request are well received. Councilwoman Marcus said that she felt she gathered valuable information at the A.I.C. ,Convention. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor informed the City Council that the 9 -1 -1 Program was causing some problems. Morally, he felt that the City was obligated to tie in with the County. Unfortunately, it will cost the City $540 a line and there was three lines plus $40 a month Book 25 Page 140 for each line. The $540 could be avoided by going on our own system. If the City does this, they will immediately eliminate the balance of the County, which is some fifteen to twenty percent of the County, from having access to the 9 -1 -1. The Mayor further said that he had problems with this. The City now has the lines tied up and there was a request from the County to the phone company for those lines. There was no benefit to the City of Caldwell to go with the County except to provide the service to everyone in the County. Councilman Raymond said that he would agree with the Mayor. The City would be selfish to use the only lines available and limited 9 -1 -1 to only those who reside in the City Limits of Caldwell. Councilwoman Mallea stated that the ability with the cities to accommodate the County's future decision is unknown. She would like to protect the citizens of Caldwell whom they represent. If possible, with a long term agreement and a reasonable cost we can go with the County, then she would accept that - but not to the detriment of the City of Caldwell. This possibility exists because the County tends to change the rules. She would like to see in the commitment that at a future date when the City has relinquished their right to numbers, the cost of dispatchers is not suddenly determined to be a City expense. She wanted an agreement that the City will have it's own dispatchers as long as it wishes along with several other stipulations. This discussion continued at some length with the Police Chief also answering several of the questions from the City Council. The Mayor explained that the study was done by himself and the Police Chief and Fire Chief as stipulated in the Resolution passed several weeks ago. It was the Mayor's feeling that they had done all they could at this time and he would turn the decision over to Councilwoman Mallea, Councilman Raymond, and Councilman Carter for their input as the discussion was now into monetary expenditures which should be determined by the City Council. There being no further business, the Mayor declared that the City Council Meeting be adjourned at 12:45 p.m. and the City Council would conduct a work session on the porposed Child Care Ordinance. APPROVED AS written July , 1984. THIS 3rd DAY OF Mayor _: -... _—�Y/ C on, ' - Councrlperson.. y Councilpersdrp/ C �uncilperson Councilperson Co•uncilperson ATTEST: