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Home My WebLink About1975-07-01 city council minutesBook. 16 Page 150 REGULAR MEETING July 1, 1975 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pasley. The roll of the Council was called with the following members present: Gamboa, Dakan, Carter, McCluskey, and Williams. Absent: Banks. (POLICY OF NO SMOKING AT COUNCIL MEETINGS ESTABLISHED) Councilman McCluskey, the President of the City Council, stated that there would be no smoking allowed during the City Council Meetings from now on to comply with the State Code which now rules that there will be no smoking allowed during public meetings. Councilman McCluskey further authorized the Mayor to post No Smoking signs in the Council Chambers.. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the,minutes of the June 17, 1975 Regular Meeting and approve them as written. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) MOTION CARRIED The Mayor recognized Mr. Harold Craven who informed the City Council that he was in the process of opening a new business in Caldwell which would be a Youth Center located in the old Elks.Lodge. I3e was concerned with the Section of the City Code, Chapter 9., dealing with the license necessary to hold a public dance. He stated that it would be a tremendous expense to him to have to obtain a license each day as he did plan to have dances in the Youth Center, as well as a roller skating rink, and game rooms. He proposed that a change be made regarding this Section of the City Code to cover a business such as this Youth Center that would have dances every day. His suggestion was a daily fee of perhaps a dollar a day, or an annual fee of $300.00 which would be paid at the first of each year. Much discussion was held in regard to this Youth Center with Councilman McCluskey stating that he felt Mr. Craven's proposal for a Youth Center was a commendable one and that the Council should offer him all the aid possible in this endeavor. Councilman Dakan proposed a motion that this request for a change in the City Code regarding public dances be taken under consideration until the next Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Craven said that this would present a hardship for him as he had to make a decision as to whether he would be buying the building within the next week and he simply could not pay a fee of $5.00 per dance and stay in business. Councilwoman Williams suggested that a Special Meeting be called at the first of next week in regard to this as the Council had not had time to investigate this proposal and discuss it. It was then MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Williams that this be taken under consideration and a Special Council Meeting be scheduled for July 7, 1975, at 4:00 P. M. in. the Council Chambers. The Council also requested that Mr. Craven get in touch with each Council member to discuss this proposal with them. MOTION CARRIED Book 16 Page 151 (RECOGNIZATION - ROSES FROM THE CALDWELL ROSE GARDEN) The Mayor stated that the beautiful vase of rose buds on the Council table were furnished by the Rose Garden. There will be a bouquet at the Council Meetings during the rose season. The Mayor then asked if there was any further business from the audience that they would care to discuss. The Mayor then recognized Charleen Matheson who asked if there wasn't some way that the stop sign on the corner of Tenth and Grant could be left until after the Recreation Programs were over. She felt that the children have become used to this stop sign being there and it would become a more dangerous intersection with the stop sign being taken down at this time. Colleen Malison was also recognized by the Mayor and expressed her concern for the same reasons. Councilwoman Williams stated that she had many phone calls in regard to this stop sign coming down. The Council agreed that it was unfortunate that the stop sign has remained there for such a long period of time, but the new light would be installed and working by late the next afternoon. Councilman McCluskey asked the Police Chief if some manpower could be made available at this intersection at the first of the week to verbally instruct the children who have been crossing at this corner as to the change that has been made regarding the signal. The Police Chief stated that he would do the best he could to keep a car there. (RELOCATION BENEFITS AUTHORIZATION) The Mayor said that the next order of business was the authorization of relocation benefits for D. Childs and George Canning. Both of these properties were on the proposed property for the new airport site. The amount being asked for authorization for D. Childs was $3,900.00; for George Canning was $5,685.00. MOVED by Gamboa, SECONDED by Dakan that relocation benefits be authorized for D. Childs in the amount of $3,900.00 and for George Canning in the amount of $5,685.00. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST OF BOISE ADA FOR RATE INCREASE) The Mayor stated that the Boise Ada Disposal Company requested a rate increase of $1.00 per residence. According to the terms in the contract signed by Boise Ada in 1973, they were given permission to reopen the contract after a two year period which would be July 15th of this year. Boise Ada Disposal presented statements that were not audited to the Council showing their need for this increase. The contract also stated that the only thing that can be reopened for negotiation was the residential pickup. This proposal for an increase would become effective on August 1, 1975. MOVED by McCluskey, SECONDED by Williams that this rate increase of $1.00 per residence be approved and be effective with the August 1, 1975, billing. MOTION CARRIED (CALDWELL BUS COMPANY REQUEST FOR CITY WATER) A request was made to the City Council by the Caldwell.Bus Company for the use of the city water. The Mayor stated that the City Code reads that anyone outside of the City limits can receive authorization from the City Council for use of the Book 16 Page 152 city water at rates double the rates of those living within the City limits. A satisfactory financial arrangement for the four hundred foot extension of an eight inch line has been made with the Council Committee on sewer and water. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Gamboa that this request be granted to allow the Caldwell Bus Company to connect to the City water system with the stipulations in the agreement. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Williams opposed this motion. Councilwoman Williams stated that she was opposed to this because she felt that this money should be used within the City limits of Caldwell. (REQUEST BY BUILDING INSPECTOR) The Mayor stated that the Intermountain Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials will have a quarterly meeting on August 7th and 8th at the Ponderosa Inn in Burley. The Building Inspector discussed this meeting with the Mayor and felt it was an important meeting for him to attend. The expense for this meeting would be $30.00 and the Mayor felt it would be a worthwhile authorization of expenses by the Council for the Building Inspector to attend this meeting in Burley. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by McCluskey thati -the Council authorize $30.00 traveling expense to this meeting for the Building Inspector. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor reported that he had met and discussed with the Union Pacific Railroad people the agreements made regarding the crossings, fences, and weed control for the City of Caldwell. The Mayor felt the meeting was very worthwhile. He also reported that he and his wife represented the City of Caldwell at the Cherry Festival in Emmett last Saturday. (FINANCIAL STATEMENT) Councilwoman Williams stated that there were bills in the amount $134,722.27 of($124,783.06;) Revenue Sharing, $6,539.92; Registered Warrants, $26,500.00; and a Payroll of $105,604.12; for a total of $273,366.29 ($263,427.08.) MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by McCluskey that warrants be issued for all of the claims and the claims be kept on file in the Clerk's Office. MOTION CARRIED Councilman McCluskey suggested to the other members of the City Council that they take time to drive by a remodeled old home at 409 Denver Street. It was Councilman McCluskey`s recommendation that this home be commended in the local newspaper as decided would be the policy at the last Council Meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15. APPROVED AS written THIS 15th DAY OF July , 1975. Mayor i ATTEST: _ City - Clerk