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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-30 city council minutesBook 22 Regular Meeting June 30, 1981 12:00 Noon Page 178 The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Alta E. Williams. Acting Mayor Williams requested that all of those present stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, and Betts. Absent: Carter. (AUDIENCE Acting Mayor Williams asked if there was anyone in the audience who had any items that they would like to bring before the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda. Since there was no one, the Acting Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (SECOND READING OF BILL #12 - CODE CHANGE REGARDING FIREWORKS) Acting Mayor Williams stated that the first order of business under Old Business was the second reading of Bill #12 which she read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE IX, CHAPTER 10, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, STATE OF IDAHO, RELATING TO FIREWORKS BY CHANGING CERTAIN LANGUAGE IN SECTION 9, TIME OF APPLICATION; AND SECTION 11, TIME OF SALE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDER OR PARTS HEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Acting Mayor Williams then declared that this would be considered the second reading of Bill No. 12. (REPORT WITH REGARD TO PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS) Acting Mayor Williams called on Chief of Police Richard Dormois to give the report with regard to the purchase of police cars. Mr. Dormois was recognized and stated that at the last City Council Meeting, the 23rd of June, there was a bid opening for three standard police vehicles for the City of Caldwell. At that time it appeared as though the bid award might go to Happy Day Ford. The City Council appointed a Committee to study to be sure that the specifications considered by the dealers were in line with the specifications put out by the City of Caldwell. The Committee learned that Happy Day Ford could not deliver the vehicles at the stated price and after consultation with the City Attorney, Happy Day Ford was invited to withdraw their bid. Happy Day Ford did withdraw their bid formally in writing. The Committee recommended that the bid award to to Edmark Motors in Caldwell who were the second high bidder. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Betts that Edmark Motors be awarded the bid for the three police vehicles. MOTION CARRIED (APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONS TO THE PREPARED AGENDA) Acting Mayor Williams informed the City Council that she would like approval to add an item to the Agenda. There was a letter of resignation with regard to a Volunteer Fireman and also a letter from the Fire Chief that she would like to have included on the Agenda. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Mallea that the item as requested be added to the Agenda. It was then pointed out to the Acting Mayor that there was also two Rehab Loan Resolutions that should be added to the Agenda. Councilman Hopper stated that he would amend his motion to include Book 22 Page 179 the two Resolutions with regard to the Rehab Loans. The Second, Councilwoman Mallea agree.d. NEW BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING ON BLOCK GRANT) MOTION CARRIED Acting Mayor Williams stated that since this meeting was called primarily for the Public Hearing on the Block Grant, she would proceed with that item at this time. The Acting Mayor informed the City Council and the audience that Donna Talley left a progress report to be read with regard to the Block Grant. The report was as follows: Progress Report; Funding year #2; Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehab As of June 26, 1981, a total of $217,840.89 loans to housing rehab in the target area. $159,085.89 has been loaned with $58,755,00 approved by the Council within the next 4 w four jobs in progress totalling ,$93,193.89. been completed total. $65,892.00, is committed in Of this amount in loans to be eeks. There are Jobs which have Of the money loaned, 32% is in deterred payments and 68% is amortized, meaning the City will receive monthly payments. Sewer and Street Construction The sewer line construction for years I & II totalled $163,991.9; Sewer line was laid from 2nd Avenue to 10th Avenue between Galveston and Freeport; and from 2nd Avenue to Sixth Avenue between Galveston and the Interstate. Street Construction for Year I was completed at a cost of $151,269.60. Twelve blocks were paved, curbed, and guttered. Street Construction for Year II is proposed to begin September 1, 1981. It is anticipated that 8 blocks will be paved, curbed, and guttered for a cost of $160,000.00. Included in this cost is a storm drain along .Boise Avenue. Intent to File Year II3 Grant The City of Caldwell will apply Development Block Grant program application may be discussed at July 7, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. for Year III of the Community on July 13, 1981. This the public hearing scheduled for Anyone wishing to submit written testimony concerning the progress of Years I & II or the intended application for Year III funding may send it to the attention of Donna Talley, Box 1177, Caldwell, Idaho 83605 by July 10, 1981. Acting Mayor Williams then opened the meeting for a Public Hearing on the Block Grant. She asked if there was anyone in. the audience whc cared to speak for or against the Block Grant. Since there was no one, she then asked if there was anyone on the City Council who cared to speak for or against the Block Grant. Nell Wolfe was recognized and stated that she would hope that the news media would get something out about the hearing that was coming up on July 7th. Acting Mayor Williams stated that she felt a great deal of this would depend on the staff between now and July 7th. Councilman Raymond was recognized and stated that as he understood it, this portion of the public hearings was on the application. He further commented that after working on the Rehab Committee, he was certainly in favor of reapplying for these funds. The loans have helped many people and he felt that the Grant was serving a purpose. Book 22 Page 180 Acting Mayor Williams then stated that since there was no one else who cared to address the hearing, she would declare the public hearing closed. (RESOLUTION NO. 30 -81 - AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT) Acting Mayor Williams stated that the next item on the Agenda was a recommendation from the City Attorney. The Acting Mayor then read the following Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND ACTING MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED That William B. Morrison, City Attorney, and Alta E. Williams, Acting Mayor, be authorized to enter into that certain Settlement and Release Agreement to be executed between the City of Caldwell and Eleazar Ruiz, specifically pertaining to Ruiz's reinstatement as a permanent employee of the City of Caldwell. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Mallea that Resolution No. 30 -81 be passed as presented. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Betts, Raymond, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST FOR WINE LICENSE - MODEL MARKET) Acting Mayor Williams called on the City Clerk to present the application for a new wine license submitted by Model Market. The City Clerk read the letter written by the Chief of Police regarding this request for a new wine license: Clyde Balding residing at 331.6 South Kimball Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho, and Leo Patrick residing at 1808 Wyoming, Caldwell, Idaho, have filed an application with the City Clerk to obtain a Wine License for Model Market, Inc., located at 214 South 7th Street, Caldwell, Idaho. This business complies with the Idaho State Code and the Caldwell City Code as to the requirements. I can find no reason why the license should not be issued to Model Market Inc., to sell wine at the above location, and therefore recommend approval. The Clerk reported to the City Council that all of the application forms were filled out and submitted in the correct manner and the fee was paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that approval be given for the new wine license for Model Market. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION FOR THE STADIUM LEASE) Acting Mayor Williams stated that the next item of business was a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Lease Agreement for the Stadium between the City of Caldwell and the School District. She further explained that the Agreement was exactly as it was last year and no changes made at all. This was to go into effect on July 1st. The Acting Mayor read the Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council, City of Caldwell, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute that certain lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, and by this reference incorporated herein by which City of Caldwell as Book 22 Page 181 lessor agrees to lease real property known as Canyon Multi Purpose Stadium, Canyon County, Idaho, to School District No. 132, State of Idaho, as lessee. Councilman Hopper was recognized and stated that he wondered if the Council shouldn't discuss the Stadium Budget before accepting the Resolution. It was his suggestion that perhaps it could be discussed today at the budget meeting scheduled after the Council Meeting. Acting Mayor Williams explained that the lease did expire today. Councilman Hopper then mentioned that his primary concern was that there would be a new building out there this next year and it should be addressed. L-(e also noted that the leases that the Schoo: District has with some of the tenants out there have a clause wherein if provided with facilities and extra days, and etc., that` they have an increase in rent. The Acting Mayor stated. that the only thing she could tell them about the new building was that there has been an agreement worked out between the School District and the County that any additional revenu goes to the'County. Councilman Raymond stated that he felt that the City of Caldwell had to be a party to that. Acting Mayor Williams further stated that it was the recommendation of the Stadium Committee that they negotiate and she thought that this had been done satisfactorily. Councilman Hopper said that this may be perfectly all right, but he would feel more comfortable if the Council could have their workshop session on the Stadium budget before the Resolution was passed. Acting Mayor Williams asked the Council if they would care to pass the Resolution with stipulations. She really didn't feel that it would make any difference if the Resolution wasn't passed until the 7th of July. Councilman Raymond stated that he agreed with Councilman Hopper to wait and see if there could be some more income generated from the lease. Acting Mayor Williams further stated that the Council — could discuss it today at their budget meeting. The Stadium Committe( does have a recommendation as to how the money was to be used. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Raymond that the Resolution authorizing the execution of the lease agreement with the School District for the Stadium be postponed until July 7th and in the meantime have a workshop with regard to the budget.. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 31 -81 - CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR) Acting Mayor Williams stated that the next order of business was a Resolution authorizing the execution of a crossing agreement with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The Acting Mayor then read the Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERIC TO EXECUTE A CROSSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TIIE CITY OF CALDWELL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Caldwell be, and the same hereby are, authorized to execute that certain Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof__ as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for the purpose of crossing the Wilson Drain with a 24 inch sewer line. The City Engineer, Ron Redmond,explained that the City of Caldwell will be receiving another agreement similar to this one from the Black Canyon Irrigation District. This particular agreement addressed in the Resolution just read was received from the Pioneer Irrigation District for the use of their easement. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that Resolution No. 31 -81 be Book 22 Page 182 passed authorizing the execution of the agreement with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) MOTION CARRIED Acting Mayor Williams asked if there was any Committee Reports from the members of the City Council. The Council reported that there was no reports. Acting Mayor Williams stated that she did have one announcement that she would like to make. On the 15th of July at 11:00 a.m. there was to be a Public Hearing at the Courthouse on the land transfer at the Stadium to erect the new building. This hearing was required by law and requires a quorum of the City Council and a quorum of the County Commissioners. She further said that the Mayor would probably remind the Council of this meeting at the next City Council Meeting. (RESOLUTION NO. 32 -81 - REHAB LOAN FOR U. E. AND FLORENCE SEVY) Acting Mayor Williams stated that the next order of business was to present the two Resolutions with regard to the Rehab loans. The first Resolution was read by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR U. E. AND FLORENCE SEVY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Acting Mayor Williams explained that it was not necessary to read the entire Resolution as every one of them was the same and the Council had determined when they were first presented that they would not read the entire Resolution when presented. Councilman Raymond reported that the Rehab Committee had reviewed both of the Rehab loan applications and their recommendation was to pass both of the Resolutions giving Council approval. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that Resolution No. 32 -81 be passed for the Rehab Loan for U. E. and Florence Sevy. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 33 -81 - REHAB LOAN FOR BLANCHE L. DAVENPORT) Acting Mayor Williams read this Resolution by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR BLANCHE L. DAVENPORT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that Resolution No. 33 -81 be passed for the Rehab Loan for Blanche L. Davenport. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTION CARRIED (ADDITIONS TO AGENDA - LETTERS FROM FIRE CHIEF TOM BURNS) Acting Mayor Williams read the following letter addressed to Tom Burns of the Caldwell Fire Department from David F. Beck: Due to increasing demands on my time in my insurance and real estate business as well as personal reasons, I regretfully submit my resignation to the Caldwell Volunteer Firemens Department to become effective June 30, 1981. 1 have deeply enjoyed and appreciated the time I have spent with the Department and will greatly miss it. Book 22 Page 183 MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Betts that the City Council accept the resignation of David F. Beck from the Caldwell Volunteer Firemen's Department. MOTION CARRIED Acting Mayor Williams also read the following letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Tom Burns, the Fire Chief: Due to the resignation of Dave Beck from the Caldwell Volunteer Department, I am requesting permission to hire a replacement as soon as possible. A copy of his resignation is attached. MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Mallea that Chief Burns be allowed to hire someone to replace Dave Beck. Councilman Raymond was recognized and stated that he thought they were short volunteer firemen already. The Council discussed this briefly and Acting Mayor Williams informed the Council that she would discuss it with the Fire Chief. MOTION CARRIED Acting Mayor Williams informed the Council and audience that there was a schedule of events for the Fourth of July available at City Hall and she would hope that everyone would support the Fourth of July celebration. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. APPROVED AS written TIIIS 7th DAY OF July 1981. C.ounci - l�ia i// Councilman Councilman ATTEST: oun:1iman City Clerk