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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-14council minutesBook 22 REGULAR MEETING July 14, 1981 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 192 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: Williams, Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. -- Absent: none. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) Since there was no one from the audience who cared to bring anything before the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda, the Mayor stated that the Meeting would continue as outlined on the prepared Agenda. NEW BUSINESS (FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY AUXILIARY HIRING PRACTICE) The Mayor stated that he would report generally with regard to the hiring of the Auxiliary for the Fire Department. The Auxiliary Fireman gets about $170.00 a month; of this $90.00 was insurance and $52.00 for being a member of the Department per month and then a small amount for drills. When $90.00 of this was insurance and they don't have to pay withholding or Social Security, it really amounts to quite a bit more. What. the Mayor stated he has decided to do was make Dennis Davis of the Building Department an Auxiliary Fireman. Since his insurance was already paid for by the City of Caldwell, the City credited Dennis back $45.00 and the City took $45.00. The reason that the City took the $45.00 was because a lot of his response would be during the daytime and would be on City time. Also, with the Building Inspector's background that Dennis has, he would like for him to proceed with becoming a Fire Inspector. During the drill period, the Mayor said that he would rather have him go with the Fire Chief to do some inspections that at this time they were having trouble getting done. The Mayor further informed the Council that he had offered the same proposal to Bob Hall at the Cemetery, but he has not yet responded. It was felt that there was enough personnel at the Cemetery to cover if Mr. Hall was on the Auxiliary. Any City employee that would be considered for the Auxiliary would have to pass a physical and have the mental ability to handle the position. Councilwoman Williams stated that she thought it was an excellent plan and felt that Mr. Davis was an excellent choice to serve on the Auxiliary. (STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION) The Mayor informed the Council that the next item on the Agenda was with regard to a complaint from a citizen about not putting any street lights in the Twilight Subdivision. They were told by the developer that they would get street lights from the City. The Mayor further said that this item was for the Council's information more than anything else. The Mayor further said that he would still like to sometime in the future set up a street light district whereby people within a certain known area would put the street lights in and contract some way with the City to pay over a period of time. The Mayor requested that the City Engineer give some thought to this possibility. (LETTER RECEIVED FROM ELKO SWIM CLUB) The Mayor read the following letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council of Caldwell: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Elko Swim Club, Elko, Nevada. Several Elko parents and some twenty swimmers attended your Caldwell Pentathalon Swim Meet held on June 27 at your municipal pool. We were very pleased to be allowed to camp Book 22 Page 193 overnight in the lovely park area adjacent to the pool and have overnight use of the pool restrooms and showers. We were assure( a safe night's rest as two fine policemen visited our motor homes and said they would be patrolling the park throughout the night. We are happy to report that there was absolutely no problems. The City of Caldwell, the Park Supervisor, the Police Department and Joe Frost, the Caldwell Swim Team Coach, are to be highly commended for maintaining such a clean, well kept pool facility and park area. We, Elko Swim Parents, strongly feel that swimming is one of the very finest youth activities. A happy, tired swimmer doesn't have time to 'drag' the street and cause problems. You should be very proud that your city is doing such a fine job in keeping the swimming program alive! We look forward to hosting your club during the Snake River Association Championshi7 to be held in Elko on August 7, 8, and 9. /s/ Lina Blohm Elko Swim Club Councilman Hopper requested that the Mayor make a comment with regard to this letter and submit the letter along with his comments to the Recreation Director. (ACCEPT BID FOR PHOTO COPY MACHINE) The Mayor called on Herb Shearmire, the Administrative Assistant, to report with regard to the bid opening for the photo copier for the City of Caldwell. Mr. Shearmire reported that there was three bids submitted; Word's Northwest bid a Savin 880, Sassy bid a Minolta, and Just Copy's a Canon. All three bids submitted met the specifications of the bid. There was a significant difference in the cost. Word's Northwest's bid was the low bid at $9,740.00. The City requested a lease payment which from Word's Northwest would be $249.44 a month. Mr. Shearmire :further informed the Council that he did talk with Martin Wise that afternoon and Mr. Wise was not aware before the bid opening that with the bidder paying off the existing lease . that they would obtain the equipment. Mr. Wise did not have any desire to attend this meeting tonight for any further input. It was the recommendation of Mr. Shearmire that a Resolution be prepared to accept the low bid from Words Northwest for the photo copier for the City of Caldwell. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by IIopper that a Resolution be prepared to accept the low bid from Words Northwest for a Savin 880 photo copier. MOTION CARRIED (TREATMENT PLANT REPORT) The Mayor called on Ron Redmond, the City Engineer, to give a report with regard to the problems at the Treatment Plant. Mr. Redmond informed the City Council that a meeting was called by Munters to bring all parties together to discuss the problems of the collapse of the biotower. This meeting was held on July 9, 1981, and a copy of a resume of that meeting was attached to these minutes. The City Council discussed this meeting with Mr. Redmond at some length. Mr. Redmond went through the summary of the meeting with the City Council and Mayor and in conclusion stated that the subcontractors were back on the job and attempting to clear the situation up. He was hopeful that by Friday, July 17th, there would be a conference call and a decision made as to how to proceed further. (RESOLUTION NO. 37 -81 - REHAB LOAN FOR CHARLES AND LAURA FOSTER) The Mayor stated that the City Council had gone over the resume for Charles Leo and Laura Foster. Councilman Raymond also reported that the Rehab Committee reviewed the request for the loan and recommende Book 22 Page 194 its acceptance. The Mayor further explained that it was determined when these Resolutions were first brought before the City Council that it would not be necessary to read the Resolution in full each time they were brought before the Council. The Mayor then read Resolution No. 37 -81 by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR CHARLES LEO AND LAURA FOSTER AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that Resolution No. 37 -81 be passed approving a Housing Rehabilitation Loan for Charles Leo and Laura Foster. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 38 -81 - REHAB LOAN FOR HILDA ROMEY) The next request for a Rehab Loan was for Hilda Romey and Councilman Raymond again reported that the Committee had gone over this request and recommended its acceptance. The Mayor read Resolution No. 38 -81 by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR HILDA ROMEY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that Resolution No. 38 -81 be passed approving a Housing Rehabilitation for Hilda Romey. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (GORE - GET OUR RATS ELIMINATED) The Mayor informed the City Council that it had been brought to his attention by some of the merchants in Caldwell along Indian Creek that there was a very serious rat problem. The City has attempted to take care of the problem, but was unable to do so due to the lack of manpower. The rats could be killed by a poison which requires five days consistent treatment in order to make it work properly. It was the County's responsibility to do this, but they don't seem to follow it up. The Mayor explained that it was necessary to make bait boxes as the rats won't eat in the open. The Mayor further stated that what he was hoping for was some Boy Scouts or Future Farmers of America to take on this project and would hope that he could have help from the Press to get publicity with regard to this project. (AIRPORT REPORT) The Mayor informed the Council that there was a meeting yesterday to make a decision as to the location of the non - directional beacon. It was to be located at the State School. The Mayor further said that the most important item from that meeting was that in the minds of the F.A.A., the Office in Seattle owes the City of Caldwell $55,322.00 which was on the Goiri property. This was delinquent and they received notification from the attorneys out of Washington, D. C., that the procedures that were taken in that particular transaction were illegal and they were not justified. They will not only not pay that, but they want $190,000.00 back from the City of Caldwell. Greer Allen informed the Mayor on the phone, "No way do we intend to ask the City of Caldwell to pay back the $190,000.00 and we feel that we have a responsibility of paying you the $55,322.00, but they need the City of Caldwell's assistance." The Mayor informed Mr. Allen that there would be no problem in getting the City of Caldwell's assistance and he wrote Mr. Allen asking where the City's money was. Mr. Allen needed this letter so he could then send to the City the attorney's opinion which would state that the action taken was not proper. This would be a reflection against the Seattle Office and not the City of Caldwell. Washington D. C. was saying that the people in Seattle did do it right so they were not going to pay. When Mr. Allen sends the Book 22 Page 195 letter back, the City has to get in touch with their Congressional Delegation and have them look into the situation. They can either intercede in the situation and get: the decision changed or they can carry a bill into Congress for a special payment. The Mayor further said that it was a serious situation as the City has been wondering for some time as to why the money hasn't come in. (CRIME STOPPER PROGRAM) The Mayor stated that he had a meeting the day-before with the Police Chief and three citizens who were very concerned with the crime rate in Caldwell. These three businessmen were especially concerned as they had been recently robbed; one of them eight times in ten years. The Mayor's feelings were that although the crime was down the dollar value was up. Tt now seemed as if the robberies were done by organized groups that were aware of the money values at the - businesses or homes that were robbed. The Mayor further said. he would like to start two programs which he felt were a need. The first was to instigate an Awareness Program and encourage the citizen° to be aware of what was going on around them. The Mayor would like t( have a mobile awareness program where their vehicles have a C.B. set installed and take the responsibility of cruising at no particular time or area. The Police Department would be aware of this program and. the description of their vehicle and the License plate numbers. It would also be known that these vehicles were cruising so the general public would also be aware of the program. The other program was to get the Crime Stopper Program started as the City of Nampa has been using. The Mayor would like to have some- one be the instigator and if necessary, he would do so. The idea was to pay a reward to an individual who was responsible for a crime being solved. There would be a special phone number involved in this program where no questions would be asked. Councilwoman Mallea was recognized and stated that she would like to see some training for those who do the cruising in the Awareness Program. The Mayor said that this &ould be done as Len Galland was already doing this with the Block Watch Program. The Mayor further commented that there was not enough money in the City of Caldwell to have the Police Department in Caldwell cover all of the areas. He further informed the Press present at the Meeting that any help he could get from them to make these programs known throughout the City would be appreciated. (OLD JEFFERSON HIGII BUILDING) The Mayor stated th in looking over the Planning and Zoning minutes he found that Bole Bushnell had requested `a change in plans for the old Jefferson Building. He now wants to put in office spaces instead of housing as previously discussed. The Council and the Mayor agreed that this was a good plan and could see no reason why the neighborhoo< would not accept this. (COMMIT.TEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Williams reminded the Mayor and Council of the Public Hearing that would be held the next day at the Courthouse with regard to the property transfer with the County for the :Lair site. It was necessary for a quorum to be present at this meeting. The Mayor reported that Monday the City would go to bid on the interceptor. Everything was together except for the Goodyear easement and the Mayor was hopeful in getting this easement. The Mayor also said that Mr. Wolfe has a signed agreement with the State on putting the Employment Security Agency in the area. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned. at 1:00 APPROVED AS written THIS 21st. DAY OF July 1981. -- �� ✓1Cn_ f . 1 ��. � Mayor � C nci7�an Councilman � �� Cg�cil_man Councilman Councilman Councilman ATTEST: C a. y C 1 e-x`,r—