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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-07-19council minutes37 COUNCIL CHAMORS JULY 19, 1971 8:00 P.M. The Council not pursuant to recess and acknowledgement of notice in the following form: We, the undersigned Mayor and Mmbera of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do hereby acknowledge notice of a Recessed Meeting of the said City Council to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hoar of 8:00 o'clock P.M. on the 19th day of duly, 1971, for the trans- action of all business in connection with the following object: New and unfinished business. Witneas our aignaturea this 19th day of July, 1971: L" U 2,)(L o an UssancUman i Councilman Guano n Mayor Charles W. Carpenter presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following Councilmen answered present: Charles C. Hanks, James W. "Hill" Keys, V. Jay Martin, C. A. "Chet" Davenport, and James R. Dakan. Abeant: Alfred H. McCloskey. Mayor Carpenter announced that the Council would recognize persona in the audience who had, business to present as the first order of business. Petition presented requesting City sewer service be provided Mr. Milton Roelof® was recognized and he told the Mayor and Council that they had been out of town from the 3rd of June to the 3rd of July and upon their raturn, had found that both neighbors on either side of their residence had sold oat; that they now have eight children in the neighborhood and, too, they know that oae of these properties had serious ewer problems before they had gone from town. He stated that he had taken it upon himself to circulate a petition to the persona in that area of town which was in the vicinity of Washington and Linden and, he read the Petition as follows: 2215 Washington Avenue Caldwell, Idaho 12 July 1971 Mayor Caldwell, Idaho Dear Mayor Carpenter, We the undersigned residents and property owners in Caldwell, Idaho, desire that you use the influence of your office to assure that Caldwell city sewsr:aervice be provided our homes at the earliest possible date. Our concern for being provided city sewer service stems from the fact that septic tanks in the area are no longer able to perform their function, and that raw sewage is flowing in the stream which drains the general area of our residences. We respectfully request your early attention in this matter. /5/ Milton Roelof, Initiator ADDRM MSIDSMT P.S. The names above represent all but one of the property owners in the area of concern...that one property owner lives in California 38 W. Roslofe then presented the Petition to Mayor Carpenter and ccamented further with regard to the number of property owners by saying that he had the very, very willing signatures of eighteen with the one property owner living in California and this signature he did not have; that, during the absence of Mr. lewis, he had talked with the Assistant City Engineer who Had told him that the City was considering this area and Mr. Roelofs then stated in that the signers of the Petition wanted the Mayor and Council to knew that they were eager, and if the city got the project started they hoped it would be started in their part of town. At the request of Mayor Carpenter, City Engineer Mel Lewis referred to a map of the City and he indicated that this area petitioned was in the designated Area 6 which the City had recently contracted with Mr. Ronald Blakley to provide the design. Mr. Lewis told the Mayor and Council that when Mr. Roelofs had first told him about this some time ago, he had asked Mr. Blakley to work on this area nest; that Mr. Blakle was working on it nest in hopes that the design would tell them where right -of -may was needed and he said that the City would be contacting some of these people named in the Petition very soon about the obtaining of right -of -way for the looation of sewer lines. In answer to the question by Councilman Davenport as to whether this was going to give priority to sums of the areas when Petitions were reasivedl Mr. Lewis referred to a statement he had previously made in that he thought right -of -ways were going to be the big problem and he stated that certainly, if these people were willing, right -of -way might not be a problem in this area and probably it could be put together into a Local Improvement District right soon; that, when the Council decided to proceed, he Mae sure that this probably wouldn't be one of the problem areas as the rust -of -way would be worked out. Mr. Ievis con- mented further in this regard by saying that certainly, if this ocoured in acme of the other areas, and there were still problems where right -of -way couldn't be obtained in other areas; some of them might have to be left out because he was acre that in those areas where the people were ready to go, they would want to pro- ceed. Councilmen Davenport then inquired of the City Engineer if the general idea then was to combine all of the areas into one local Improvement District and Mr. Lewis answered Sn the affirmative. Councilman bays inquired in that, even though this area was first on the engineering list, it couldn't actually be done until the whole project was ready to go, to which W. Lewis replied in ,hat it 000ldn't be done until the Council reviewed it all and determined whether all or part of the total areas were to be done and, if part of the total area, then what part. He commented farther in that all Mr. Blaklw, was doing was providing the designs to know share the City was going to get the right -of -May and he would be providing the designs for the eventual construction of sewer lines. Mayor Carpenter then informed Mr. Roelofe and those others present who were interested in this matter, that it appeared the answer to their request was for the City to proceed with the work necessary in order to establish the Local Improvement District. Request from Rodeo Board to hold a Carnival with waiver of all fees approved Mr. Robert Collins was than recognized and he told the Council that he was present in behalf of the Rodeo Board and they would like to request permission to hold a Carnival during the period of August 9 through the 13th, with waiver of all fees involved. In answer to the question, Mr. Collins stated that the Carnival would be in connection with the Rodeo and Junior Fair and that the Carnival would be located adjacent to the Rodeo grounds, not at the City Park. It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the Rodeo Board be granted permission to sponsor a Carnival on August the 9th through the 13th adjacent to the Rodeo grounds and that the fees be waived. A vote was taken and the motion carried. J 39 Petition presented requesting vacation of a portion of Monroe Street Mr. Donald L. Orson was then recognised and he told the Mayor and Council that he had presented a Petition to the City Eaginear for Consideration of the Council. -- City Engineer Mal Lewis then reed the following Petitions July 15, 1971 Caldwell, Idaho We, the undersigned property owners, who own property frosting on Monroe StreetM Do hereby petition the Mayor and City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho to vacate Monroe Street from North Michigan Avenue to North Indiana Avenue. HUSBAND WIFE ADDRESS Donald L Green Barbara Green 915 N. Indiana Contract owner --- Caldwell Office Caldwell, Idaho 83605 The Idaho First National Bank Caldwell, Idaho bys William R. Bison loan Officer HUSBAND WIFE ADDRESS Troy Doughty Pat Doughty 918 N. Michigan Ave. Lien holder - -- Caldwell, Idaho State of Idaho Dept. of Public Assistance, bys Ieo R. Hanwaring, Fiscal Officer HUSBAND WIFE ADDRESS Victor Ramey Agnes Ramey 1009 N. Mich. Ave. Contract owner Caldwell, Idaho 83605 Mr. Lewis then told the Council that he had discussed this with Mr. Green and he catlined the ration of this portion of Monroe Street, for clarification to the Council, by use of a City map. The strae i indicated as being one block north of Lincoln and Mr. lowis told the Council that neither that portion mg west of Worth Michigan or that portion being between North Michigan and Indiana were open or had even M opened. Mr. Lewis then further explained in that the Raimann Addition platted to the east didn't provide Monroe Street and so it couldn't go on that way. He referred to the Local Improvement District work for s summer and stated that Indiana along with two other blocks were in the District, that, if Monroe Street no longer needed and was going to be vacated, the Engineering Department should know whether to curb -ass it or, if it wasn't going to be vacated, they should provide for the street. He added then that this Mr. Green's concern and it also was a concern of the Engineering Department, and that he would Day off. A that he could see no future need for the street. ConnoiLman Keys stated in that he believed there was a ®e interest in vacating that portion of roe Street right next to the Nazarene Church and Mr. Lewis commented in that Mr. Cgotad had indicated this him previously. Councilman Keys then indicated that, if the City was going to vacate this much of Monroe Street, he aght they should check to determine whethere or not they wanted this other portion of the street vacated It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Banke, that the necessary steps be taken Car vacating this portion of Monroe Street after checking into the possibility of vacating the street in the second block west of Michigan. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Request to vacate South Ito feet of Ginger Lane considered Mr. Ellis Merritt was then recognized and he told the Council that he had a similar request to that which had just been presented. The following "Request" was then read for the consideration of the Council: Caldwell, Idaho July 14, 1971 Mayor of City of Caldwell City Council of Caldwell Caldwell, Idaho Requests Vacation of South 40 ft. of Ginger Lane of Flo Vista Acres Addition to Caldwell, as platted in 1962. 40 Gentlemen: At the time the above subdivision was platted, Harry S. Barger Sr. owned =and still owns the property North of Ginger Lane were a private road was in existence. A few years later with the co- operation of Harry Barger, Richard Hatledge'and Rio Vista Acres, the private road was improved and dedicated, leaving the South 40 Ft. of Ginger Lane unused for roadway. lhareofre this request is made to vacate this portion of property and return it to Rio Vista Acres Subdivision. All pertinent information regarding engineering and re- platting is submitted to the city cf Caldwell. 'shank you for your co- operation. Rio Vista Acres Richard D. Rutledge Ellis Merritt M. G. Muller Harry S. Barger, Jr. H. S. Burger Mhos. Harry S. Larger, Jr. J. A. Terteling & Same Verl A. Jensen by W. W. Gartin Bob Raton T & T Const. CO. by Leonard R. Trumbull The above signatures represent all Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of road being vacated. City Engineer Hal Levis then explained to the Council in that Mr. Merritt had gone over to the County Commissioners thinking that this was outside of the City and that the County Commissioners could han- dle it; however, there had been a recent law wherein it was now necessary, within one mile of the City Umit: for the City to engage in vacating right -of -way also and the County Commissioners had appraised Mr. Merrit of this. Mr. Lewis stated in that he hadn't perused the law carefully so the City Attorney would need to advise the Council as to what steps were necessary for the City's action. The City Engineer then further explained in that Rio Vista Acres was outside of the City Units and he said that when the Plat had been prepared, Mr. Burger who owned the property wouldn't give half or his part of Ginger Lana so all of it had been platted in this Plat; then subsequently, when Rutledge Ranch Subdivision had been platted, he did give his part of the right -of -way, which then made the total width of Ganger Lane to be 110 feet. Mho. Lewis told the Coanuil that what they desired now was to vacate that right - of -way back to 60 feet and he stated that he could see nothing wrong with the vacation as 60 feet should be an adequate right -of -way. In brief discussion, it was thought that the County required a minimum of 56 feet for right -of- way; however, it appeared that those requesting the vacation were more willing to leave the width at 60 feet. It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilmen Martin, that the City Attorney determine the legal requirements and prepare the necessary documents in order to proceed with the vacation of this portion of Ginger Ieue as requested. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Meadow between Ash and Hazel to be opened and gravelled Mr. Gary lasher was next recognized and he told the Mayor and Council that they had a little prob- lem with Meadow between Ash and Hazel in that it seemed that everybody knows it was open but the City didn't maintain it; that there were trees in it and still it was used by the Police, the garbage track, the milk man and others. Mr. Dasher stated that, at the last meeting he attended when this was throw out of a Local Improvement District, be had been under the impression that the owner was to take out the trees and the City would come out and gravel it but that was as far as it had gone. He then inquired if the street was to be opened or closed and inquired as to what the City's ideas were on it. Mayor Carpenter stated that, in conversation with the gentleman who had agreed to take out the trees and because of the situation that exists out there now, he had refused to do so. The Mayor stated that this gentleman felt that he had been used and even though he said that it made a liar out of him, he did not intend nor would he take out the trees. Mr. Lacher then told the Council that it was quite a mess out there and said that the other day somebody had parked in the road so they had called the police and the police came out and ordered the oar removed from blocking the road. He then inquired if there was a road there to block. In answer to the question, the City Engineer stated that the City hadn't ever opened the street. 41 Mr. lasher then commented in that this was the problem that existed right now in that everybody I uses it. He said that there had been a trail there where Elmer Gray went to hie house for, he would assume, ten years; and, in answer to the question, he stated that you could go through there new but needed a four - wheel drive to get through. He complained in that people come through with their car and 1Y they didn't hit the road, they came through his yard over his curb and all. He said the street definitely needed to be opened and that there was no other road between there and Sunset; that it should have been in the Local Im- provement District but now, at least, the trees should be taken out and the street gravelled or something because it was a bad situation. He added that there were about six trees there with some of them being pretty good size; that they were in the middle of the right -cf -way. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Martin, that we go ahead and remove the trees at the City's expense and open up the street through there for both of the two blocks with the cost for the removal of the trees to be deferred to the expense of paving the street when improved. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Claim for damages presented, consideration and referred to City's Insurance Carrier Jean Wheatley was then considered and recognized and she told the Council that she had presented a bill to the City and she asked if it Could be read at this time; then, that she would like to answer any questions they might have. The following letter was read for the consideration of the Council: July 19, 1971 The City of Caldwell, Idaho As owners of a residential property at 2019 So. Indiana, Caldwell, we submit the attacked Claim to the city for payment. The reason for this claim is that on July 5, 1971, the City sever line running in front of oar property did plug, causing sever and waste to acme into our basement. Water and waste accumulated to 4" to 10" deep, Causing labor and expense to restore it to living quarters. The attached claim is for actual costa necessary to repair the damage. James & Wheatley Jean Wheatley Mayor Oikrpenter then told the Council that the claim was present and was in a total amount of $313.17, that he would entertain a motion concerning the desire of the Council in its regard. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that payment of the Claim in an amount of $313.17 be denied and the claim referred to the City's Insurance Carrier. A vote was taken and motion carried. Mrs. Wheatley then stated that she would like to ask for a little information at this time. She ad that they had already been called on by the claim agent from the City's Insurance and he had told at that time, that there was no need to present a claim to the City; that he was going to reject it. Wheatley then inquired then if this matter would acme back to the Hurd or what was the procedure after In answer to this inquiry, City Attorney Wayne B. Davis, commented in that the City's Insurance Carrier should always review the matter and stated that they might take a different attitude or another look when the claim was referred to them from the City and he would recommend this normal procedure and let the Insurance Carrier inform the City. He added that ordinarily the insurance adjustor did reject these claims end he didn't know for what reasons but the City should bear it anyway from him. In answer to another question by Mrs. kbeatley as to whether she could be given an estimate as to when they could expect an answer, Mayor Carpenter said this would depend on how far along the insurance adj- astor had gone in his investigation and; if he had made a determination in the matter, it shouldn't be very [ongi however, if there was to be sane more investigation, it would be whatever time this would take. In answer to the question by Councilman Keys as to whether they had been given a basis for the ejection of the claim, Mrs. Wheatley answered yes; that he had said at the time that he Could not determine 42 that the City was negligent in taking care of the line and, she said that as she understood him, that that would be the only way the insurance would pay off, Mrs. Wheatley then stated that she would like to have this reviewed again became the repairman who opened it up said it was an accumulation of grease which she thought could have been forseen and that it was neglect. Hearing on proposed Ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 3, Section 2 of the City Code Mayor Carpenter then stated that the next order of business involved the consideration of a change or amendment to the City Code in regard to the procedure used in establishing professional buildings, hos- pitals, and philanthropic institutions within a residential area, and retail shopsl that this was the time designated for hearing in regards to the proposed Ordinance and one letter had been received in regards to this. The following letter was then reads 110 West Ash Street Caldwell, Idaho 83605 June 12, 1971 Mayor Charles Carpenter and All City Councilmen City of Caldwell Caldwell, Idaho 83605 Gentleman, I wish to file a written protest at this time against the action taken by the Caldwell City Council at their regular meeting on June 7, 1971, towards amending the city zoning regulations regarding building permits for professional buildings in that, the 75 percent of landowner signatures would be eliminated to grant a building permit. It is my understanding that a certain doctor was stopped from getting a building permit to build a new office building because of the 75 percent property ommer- signa- ture requirement. Therefore, it is safe that this is the reason behind this action. Yg reasons for this protest are as follcvea (1) Property owners are again being told that they CAN NOT protect their investments from being de- valued nor will they be able to protect their residential neighborhoods from being made commercial projects. (2) This is very obvious that the City Council is catering to special interests. Once this gets started, then some other special interest group can step in and take what they want. Public officials duty is to the beat interest of all the citizens, not just one group or one Individual. (3) I do not like the idea of giving this extra power to the CLty Board Of Adjustment and Zoning. Although the members of this board are peo- ple of high integrity, honest, and intelligent, this would be giving too few men too much power. It is more easily to influence a small group, in this case the City Zoning Hoard, than it is to convince the larger group of property owners who might be involved. There are a ooaple of more reasons I have, but they are of a more personal nature. I realise there is an avenue of recouras and that is a personal protest to the City Hoard of Adgmtment and Zoning, pram what I have observed, in the past, this is a waste of time as no attention is paid to protests at public hearings. I want it understood that I am filing this protest with the fall knowledge that repercussions could be taken against eons of the members of my family if I wrote this. After thinking this over very carefully, the answer still comes ap the same. It stinks. /S/ very truly yours, Robert B. %dnnar 110 West Ash Street Caldwell, Idaho Mayor Carpenter then inquired if there was anyone present for this meeting who wished to speak either for or against the proposed Ordinance and he received no response. (Bill No. 18 - Ordinance No. 1226) Bill No. 18 was then introduced by Councilman Keys, entitled - AN ORDINANCE TO AMM TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 2, OF THE CITY CODE CF CALVAELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATS OF IDAHO. which was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of mill No. 18. It was moved by Councilman Heys, seconded by Councilmen Martin, that the rules requiring the reading of a Bill on three separate days be suspended and that Bill No. 18 be read the second time by title and the third time in fall, section by section. The Mayor directed the Clerk to can the roll an the above motion with the following reeultae Those voting in the affirmative wares Banks, Keys, Martin, Davenport, and Dakan. Negative votes 43 none. Absent and not voting: McCloskey. The Mayor declared the motion had passed by the necessary one - half plus one of the members of the full Council and directed the Clerk to read BL11 No. 18 the second time by title and the third time in full, section by Section. The Clerk read the Bill as directed. It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Martin, that Bill No. 18 pass. A roll call vote was called for when the following Councilmen voted in the affirmative: Banks, Keys, Martin, Davenport, and Dakan. Negativ votes: none. Absent and not voting: MoCluskey. Thereupon, the Mayor dellared that Bill No. 16 had passed and the Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and approved the Bin and the Clark duly signed and attested the same which became Ordinance No. 1226. The Mayor directed the Clerk�to make proper entry of the Same and to cause Ordinance No. 3.226 to bs published in the Neae- Tribane, the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, Idaho. (Nearing on closing of the west 250 feet of Warehouse Street east of the Airport) Mayor Carpenter then announced that this was the hearing date eat for ounsideraution of closure of the west 250 feet of Warehouse Street east of the Airport and he inquired if there was anyone present who viehed to speak pro or con in regards to this matter. There appeared to be no one present for thia purpose and no written statements had been received by the Clar. In answer to the question by Councilman Martin as to whether these wasn't to have been a letter Pram all the property owners, Councilman Banks stated that there was a letter signed by the managers of each mf the businesses, as individuals and not in their canpany name, to the effect that they could sea no harm Ln closing this portion of Warehouse Street. He said it gave the opinions of the managers and that Council- man McCloskey had no letter; that he had a copy. Several Councilmen commented in that they hadn't received copies and the Clark informed the Council Ghat no letter had been received for minute entry. [Bill No. 19 - Ordinance No. 1227) LE11 No. 19 was introduced by Councilman Banks, entitled: LN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE WEST @%) FEET CF WAREHOUSE STREET EAST OF THE AIRPORT WITHIN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, 2EYON COUNTY, MARC. rhich was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of Bill No. 19. It was moved :y Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Dakan, that the rules requiring the reading of a Bill on three weparate days by suspended and that 8111 No. 19 be read the second time by title and the third time in full, :eotion by section. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion with the following result: Those voting in the affirmative were: Banks, Keys, Martin, Davenport, and Dakan. Negative votes: ions. Absent and not voting: McCloskey. The Mayor declared the motion had passed by the necessary one - :alf plus one of the members of the ful2e Council and directed the Clerk to read Bill No. 19 the second time ry title and the third time in full, section by section. The Clerk read the Bill as directed. It was moved V Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Makan, that Bill No. 19 pass. A roll call vote was called for ohen the following Councilman voted in the affirmative: Banks, Keys, Martin, Davenport, and Dakan. NegativE rotes: none. Absent and not voting: McCloskey. Thereupon, the Mayor declared that Bill No. 19 had passed wnd the Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and approved the Bill and the Clerk duly signed and attested the Same which became Ordinance No. 1227. The mayor directed the Clerk to make proper entry of the Game and to cause Ordinance No. 1227 to ra published in the News - Tribune, the official newspaper of the Clty of Cal.dbrsll, Idaho. Pas for transfer of Beer License re- considered Mayor Carpenter then referred to a previous action for the establishing of a fee for the transfer mf a Baer License in an amount of 20% of the annual license fee and, he reported that, in checking the State Statutes, the transfer for a Beer License was set at $5.00; and a Bill had been prepared for the consideratit of the Council on this basis. Bill No. 20 - Ordinance No. 1228 Bill No. 20 was introduced by Councilman Dakan, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMMM TITLE L, CHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY COD& OF CAIMLL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO. which was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of Bill No. 20. It was moved by Councilman Dakan, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the rules requiring the reading of a Bill on three separate days be suspended and that BL11 No. 20 be read the second time by title and the third time in full, section by section. The Mayor directed the COark to call the roll on the above motion with the 44 results as following: Those voting in the affirmative were: Dakan, Banke, Keys, Martin, and Davenport. Negative votes: none. Absent and not voting: MoCiuskey. The Dbyor declared the 'motion had passed by the necessary one -half plus one of the members of the full Council and directed the Clark to read Hill No. 20 the second time by title and the third time in fall, section by section. The Clerk read the Bill as directe It was moved by Councilman Dakan, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that ffi11 No. 20 pass. A roll call vote was called for when the following Councilmen voted in the affirmative: Dakan, Banks, Keys, Martin, and Davenport. Negative votes: none. Absent and not voting: McCloskey. Thereupon, the Mayor declared that Bill No. 20 had passed and the Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and approved the Bill and the Clark duly signed and attested the as= which became ordinance No. 1228. The Mayor directed the Clerk to make proper entry of the same and to cause Ordinance No. 1228 to be published in the News- Tribune, the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, Idaho. Appointment to fill vacancy on Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment approved - flail Burns Mayor Carpenter then announced that he would like to appoint Gail Berne to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Joe Muir. Be said tl term of office would be to December 31, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the appointment of Gail Barns as a member of the Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment be approved. A vote was taken and the motion oarrie Appointment to fill vacancy on Recreation Board approved - Ralph Iyon Mayor Carpenter announced that he would like to appoint Ralph IF= to fill the vacancy on the Recreation Board created by the resignation of Mr. DLok Winder who had moved out of the city limits. Be said this tam of office would be until the end of this present year. It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Dakan, that the appointment of Ralph Iyon as a member of the Recreation Board be approved. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Proposed change in fee for parking at meters referred to Mayor Carpenter then referred to his previous recommendation for changes in the fee ft>r parking at meters to 1¢ for 12 minutes, 50 for one hour, and 100 for two hours. Be said this would require an amandmen to the City Code and he told the Council that he had a letter from the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce in this request. The letter was read as follows; July 13, 1971 Mayor Charles Carpenter City Ball Caldwell, Id Ilbor Charlie: At the Retail Merchants Meeting today, a motion was made to the effect that you and the City Council adjust the ordinance governing the parking rates on the perking motors in downtown Caldwell. The Marchanto Association wishes to see the parking limit revert back to the previous schedule of 12 minutes for a penny, 1 hour for a nickel, and 2 hours for a dime. Per our earlier conversation, I hope this meets with what you bad in mind. Also, they wish to thank you for the efforts in their behalf concerning traffic move. went downtown during this critical construction period. Sincerely, CAIDWEIL CAAMM OF COMMERCE /s/ Joe Jensen Manager Councilman Davenport commented in that he was 100% in favor of this and he moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to amend the present City Code. The motion was seconded by Councilman Banks. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Letter regarding Insurance for employees from A.I.C. read for information The following letter from the Association of Idaho Cities regarding incomes for City employees was read for information to the Council: 45 ASSOCIATION CF IDAHO CITIES 1402 BROADWAY, BOISE, IDAHO 83706 Ja27 8 , 1971 BULLETIN TO ALL INSURED CITIES: Until this year the Board of Directors and Washington National Insurance Co. had not found it necessary to make any adjustments in rates or coverage in the A.I.C. Group Health, Life, and Medical Plan since January 1, 1966. Those who have been fortunate enough to escape medical expenses during the last few years and assuredly those who have not escaped, realise that the increase in these costs over the past 5 or 6 years have far exceeded those in any other field. Hospital costs, alone, in most of the areas served by oar plan are double what they were in 1964 -65. As a result of these increased costs, medical claims during the 1970 policy year ex- ceeded the premiums by a substantial amount. Although requested earlier, changes in premiums or benefits were postponed until the board met in Burley during the oonven- tion. At this time a revised schedule of benefits more in line with present day med- ical services and premiums were approved by representatives of Washingthn ^National and the board of directors all of which will become affective August 1, 1971. A brief resume of the increased benefits shows the following: Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment. Employees under age 65 have an I ncrease from MM to $2006. Dependent life Ins urance. Spouse and children, ages one year to 19 years, have an ene 3rom $500 to $1000. Major Medical Expense Barfit Ttie'!Maxi m; , benefit haa'�bsen increased from $10,000 to Full Hospital Expense Benefit Fall hospital benefit has been increased from $500 to Dedutibls Amount. The deductible amount shown in the Schedule of Benefite will be applied once each calendar year. This represents a change from a calendar year do- dactible requiring expense be accumulated within a period of 90 consecutive days. Convalescent Home Care. Convalescent care provides for room and board charges up to 59 R M e most common charge for sami- private rooms by the hospital (in which the insured was confined immediately prior to entering the convalescent home) in affect on the last day of hospital confinement, provided such confinement begins within fourteen days following a hospital confinement of at least three do,"I duration. Recognised convalescent homes include those that are lawfully operated institutions for the care and treatment of persons convalescing from a sickness or injury, that provide room and board and 214 -hcur nursing service by licensed nurses, and that are under full -time supervision of a legally qualified physician, surgeon or registered nurse. Automatic Restoration. This feature applies to the Major Medical Expense Benefit. e eginning each calendar year automatic restoration of benefits paid or 104 of tL maximum benefit shown in the schedule of benefits, whichever is lase, is provided after an individual has been insured at least twelve months. No restora- tion may increase the maximum benefit above the amount shown in the schedule. An insured may also have the fall maximum reinstated by submitting satisfactory evi- dence of insurability at his own expense. After you have had a change to review the increase benefits, I am sum you will agree that the additional benefits are both necessary and desirable in light of recent technological advances in medical care. The AIC Board and staff believe the new plan leaves little to be desired in oar life, hospital and medical coverage. Respectfully, /S/ Ed Simmerman Executive Director Association of Idaho Cities SCH®ULE OF MA&INUM BE WITS - EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1971 Employees and Dependents LIFE INSURANCE AD&D BENEFITS Employees under age 65 $2,000 $2,000 Employees over age 65 1,000 1,000 Dependents: Spouse 1,000 none Child - 1 yr to 19 M. 1,000 none Child - 14 days to 1 yr. 100 none Major Medical Expense Benefit (Automatic Restoration) $20,000 Fall Hospital Expense. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Fbternity Expense Benefit. . . . . . 250 Deductible fount, within calendar year. . . . . 50 Co- insurance Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80% Convalescent Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 days PREMIUMS RIGBY BONNERS F. ALL OTHERS Employee only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.08 $18.26 $13.05 Employee and Dependents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.68 37.86 32.65 for leave of absence from Garry L. Carr approved The following letter from Garry L Carr for a leave of absence was read for the consideration of Council: 4s July 12 , 1971 i To The Honorable Mayor and City Council of Caldwell, Idaho Through the Office of the Chief of Police Froms Gamy L Carr — Subject; Request for a leave of Absence Gentleman I would like to request that the City of Caldwell renew my prior request for a twelve month leave of absence, without pay, as provided for in Item Flo of the City of Caldwell's policy. I would like for this to be effective August A 1971. The leave of absence is being requested to enable me to return to Boise State College where I have been working toward a degree in Criminal Judtice Administration. I was very fortunate this past year, as I was able to maintain a B average. I fully realise that being placed on this leave of absence does not commit the City of Caldwell to re- employ me at my convenience, but it will at the City of Cald- well's convenience, when an opening arises. I was originally employed by the City of Caldwell from Dec. 1, 1965 to Sept, 1, 1970 and have worked this past summer for the Police Department as a dispatcher. Thanking you in advance for your consideration. Respectfully /s/ Garry L. Carr The following letter from Chief of Police, Charles W. Astleford, was also reads — Daly 15, 1971 I To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Proms The Chief of Police Subject: CARR Carry L. Caldwell Police Department, "Request for a Leave of absences. Gentlemen: Attached herewith is a letter addressed to the Honorable Mayor and City Council from Garry L Carr requesting an extension of his leave of absence for another 'twelve months to further his education in the police Yield at the Boise State College, I As I stated before Garry L Carr has been an asset to the City of Caldwell Police Department. I have had him working back an the police department on the night desk Since May 15, 1971 as a casual employee. He will start back to school about the 1st of September, 1971. His last night of work will be the 28th day of August. I would reoommand that this request be granted. Garr7 was able to maintain a sBs average during his last leave of absence. Respectfully, /S/ Charles W. Astleford Chief of Police — It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Banks, that a leave of absence be grants to Garry L. Carr as requested. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Preliminary of a Plat approved - Brockman Triple A Trailer Fatates City Engineer Mel Lewis then referred to a consideration of the Planning Commission with regards: to the Brockman Plat for the placement of Mobile Homes and he said the point of discussion apparently had been whether he would put one Mobile home per acre, which was the approximate size of the lot, or if he comb put more in one acre. He stated that he had not been present for the meeting but he thought that this was the discussion and according to his information, the Planning Commission had approved the net on the con- dition that only one trailer could be pat on each per acre lot, plus or minus] and that they connect to the sewer when it was available. Councilman Martin told the Council that he had been present at the Planning Commission meeting and said that apparently these lots or acreages would be sold to individuals who want to put a trailer or mobile hose on them and make it permanent. He also stated that so far as the agreement to connect to the sewer was I concerned, they would want to got in the covenants that protects through the deeds at the time the subdivide sells the property to the individual. Mr. Iswis then informed the Council that at the next meeting of the Planning Commission they were going thconsider the area that was going to be used by CH2M determining the area to be served by the sewer system. He said he and the Mayor had met with CH2M and they had excluded from it most of the area between 47 the railroad track and the Interstate Righway; that they had asked them to include book the area between the railroad and the highway at least down to Lindens however, the planners were not including anything north an east of the Interstate as part of this system so, with respect to this Preliminary Flat, there may not be a newer to connect to. After some discussions it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the Preliminary plat of Brockman Triple A Trailer Estates by approved. Action on request for water main extension delayed City Engineer Mel Lewis then presented the following letter for consideration of the Councils JaIr 15, 1971 The Soncrable Mayor and Council X6mbere City of Caldwell CLty Han Caldwell, Idaho 83605 Dear Sires This is a request for the extension of water mains on N Indiana, L Flataau and L LaCrasta streets, all in Classic hills Subdivision in Caldwell, Idaho. Our firm intends to develop forty -five (h5) single family residences in this subdivision, twenty -two (22) presently planned for completion daring 1971, the remainder of residences to be completed later. Very truly yours, STUBBIUIEID CONSTRUCTION 0014PANr J ames Stubblefield Mr. lewis then told the Council that the City had had many extensions of water mains and said that, before making commitments, he thought from now on all requests for extension of water mains should be subject to a pretty close review of the budget by the Water Superintendent and himself. Mr. lawie stated further that he had intended to review the budget Chia afternoon in order to report at this meeting; that the letter had been received last Friday and, in the interim, he hadn't had the time to really do all the work that use going to be necessary to analyse the budget; however, he would meet with the Water Superintendent and report to the Council on its present status. It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Keys, that any action on the request of the Stubblefield Construction Company be delayed subject to an examination of the budget by the Qty Engineer and his recommendation in this regard. A rote was taken and the motion carried. Applications for Wine Licensee approved Applications for City Wine Licensee were then presented for the consideration of the Council. In addition to the personal qualifications of the applicants, each application contained sworn statements of the applicants setting forth the County, City, and State Beer License Numbers obtained for said business as well as the State and County Wine License Numbers; each applicant had been approved by the Chief of Police and re accompanied by a receipt from the Clerk for the required fees for the balance of 1971. Those applica- tions presented were as followss Albarteonns, Inc, d/b /a Albertson's Food Center at 415 Cleveland Blvd. - Fee, $50.00 Richard A Beam d/b /a Boom's Food Center at 1905 Summit Drive - Fee, $50.00 Don Wennstron & Irle Forney d/b /a/ Super Save Market at 321 L Kimball Ave. - Fee, $50.00 It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Dakan, that the applications for Wine Licensee be approved and that the licenses by issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Applications for Bartender Permits approved Applications for Bartender Permits from Donna L Osborn, Sandra Jeffers, and Marge Berry were resented for the consideration of the Council. 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 Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the applications for Bartender Permits be approved and that the permits be issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Report on Blaine Street project Councilman Keys commented on the removal of the "No Left Turn" signs�locatsd at South Kimball Avenue and Cleveland Boulevard as well as at Fifth Avenue and Cleveland Boulevard and he asked of the Qty Engineer if he could give the Council a report on the progress of the Blaine Street project. Mr. Lewis stated that the removal of the "No left Turn" signs at these intersections was to aid in traffic circulation while Blaine Street was closed and he commented further, in this regard, in that Blaine 48 Street would be closed again for periods of time when the base material was put in and during the paving. He stated that he hadn't heard recently where the Contractor was with roepeot to the time schedule but he thought they were pretty close to the schedule with the job to be completed, as he understood it sometime _ in September; that the bridge was fairly well along with all of the underwater work done and this being the hard part; that most of the rest of the bey had been set today and they would be pouring that deck. Mr. lame also reported that they were excavating between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue today and this would Sus about complete the excavations; that they had really moved the material out with the material being placed in the fill between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue an Blaine Street, also, he didn't know whether or not they had a curb and getter contractor bat that he had been contacted by Mr, liens to mark the local Improve- ment District job with this project in the event he obtained the contract and Mr. lewis added that they aho be on the concrete work right away. Councilman Heys stated then that he thought it might be wall to note that they had done a good job of keeping the streets closed down to a very minimum really and that the traffic circulation hadn't really been hampered too badly. Mr. Lewis commented in this regard by saying that there had been some inconvenience but that they had gotten the intersections open when they said they would and had opened HLmball Avenue before they had closed Ninath Avenue as they had said they would. He said there would be other inconveniences as they build up the street bat he thought they would keep the street open as much as they could. Report on obstruction to atop sign and one-way directional sign Councilman Martin reported that, in coming off the Freeway onto Chicago Street and then onto Twelfth Avenaa, that trees had grown down over the stop sign and one -way directional sign at Twelfth Avenue and Blaine Street and that it was almost impossible to ace the signs. Mayor Carpenter asked Mr. Siegman of the Police Department to make a note of this and to see what needed to be done to correct this situation. Comments regarding animal We within the City Mayor Carpenter than referred to a discussion at the last meeting concerning the animal life with- in the City Limits and he told the Council that he was Continually receiving letters and reports regarding the abundance of cattle, horses, etc., in the residential areas and he said that he thought they should give this situation a real good look and get any information they could in order to develop a workable ordin once in this regard. Councilman Martin reported that, in this connection, he had given Councilmen DbCluskey the letters he had received from the Building Inspector in response to those inquiries of other Cities regarding their _ ordinances, and he said that he would presume that Councilman Wluskey would fallow through in this respect Bills - Mid July - It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the varrants for claims be approved as per list and filed in the City Clerks office. Such warrants being in the totals as follows: Warrant Numbers 546 thra 5949 General Fund ---------- -- ------------ �-- ------- $ 4,741.97 Warrant Numbers 314 thra 336, Water & Sawar Fund: Water ------ - .�- --- -- »----- _837.18 water, Capital---- --- - -a 2,66o.38 Treatment Plant-- --- - --- -- 121.45 Treatment Plant, Capital. - -- 79933.67 Warrant Numbers 549 thra 592, Special Fu ndsx Water, Gen. off.--- - ----- Fire----- ----- --- --- -tea_ 57.45 207.73 Ceaetary----------- - - ---- 238.13 Cemetery, Capital- -- - - - --- 149.95 Street -- --- --- ------ ------ 10,284.10 Street, Capital----- . -- -- -- 2,306.34 Sanitation --------- - --- _- 207.57 Ar ---- --- ---- ----- 57.47 Irrigation----- ---- --- - -- 111.79 L.I.A. # 67- --- ` - ----- 926.20 A vote was taken and the motion carried. $30,821.38 It was moved by Councilman Keye seconded by Councilman Banks, that the meeting adjourn. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Ma yor CIT 9 i