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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-22city council minutesBook 21 Page 214 REGULAR MEETING July 22, 1980 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Williams, Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Absent: none. (BID OPENING - PUMP, MOTOR AND CONTROL FOR WELL NO. 12) As requested by the Mayor, the City Engin cer conducted the bid opening for the pump, motor and control for Well No. 12. The bids were as follows: Layne of Idaho, Inc. 'There was no bid bond so the bid was rejected. Mayne Pump Co. $15,449.00 Agri Lines $14,691.13 The City Engineer recommended to the City Council that the bids be turned over to the Engineering Department for analysis before making the award. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that the bids for the pump, motor and control for Well No. 12 be turned over to the Engineering Department for analysis befor e the bid was awarded. MOTION CARRIED (LETTER OF ARBITRATION ON VIPCO) The Mayor reported that he received a letter of arbitration on Vipco and turned it over to the City Attorney and the City Engineer. The Council discussed this at some length, but no action was taken with regard to the letter. (SALVAGE YARD FENCING ORDINANCE) The Mayor asked the Council members if they had the time to look over this proposed ordinance as he had put copies of it in their boxes. Councilman Raymond was recognized. and said that he felt the City Attorney should look at it. It was his understanding that it was taken out of the Code because it was not enforceable. It was the concensus of the Council members that it should be turned over to the City Attorney to put back in the City Code. (POLICY ON IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BASEMENT DRAINS) The Mayor stated that he would like the City Council to advise him to establish a policy on improperly installed basement drains. The City Council agreed that it should be a policy that check valves be required. MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Mallea that the Mayor draw up a policy and present to the City Council for approval regarding the requirement of check valves where the basement drains were improperly installed. MOTION CARRIED (CONSOLIDATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION IN CITY CODE) The Mayor asked the City Council to discuss the consolidation of the Parks and Recreation Departments in the City Code. Councilman Hopper stated that he felt that the Council should talk to the Recreation Commission first to get their input. It was the Mayor's suggestion that a Bill be drawn up combining the two departments and the Bill be shown to the Commission for their input. Book 21 Page 215 (RESOLUTION NO. 41 -80 - AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF H.U.D. GRANT APPLICATION) The Mayor stated that the next order of business was approval of a resolution authorizing the execution of the H.U.D. Grant application. The Mayor read the Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIIE MAYOR TO EXECUTE APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor of the City of Caldwell be, and the same hereby is, authorized to execute that certain application attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full for the City of Caldwell to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for housing rehabilitation and sewer and street improvements in the amount of $500,000.00. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that Resolution No. 41 -80 be passed as presented by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (APPOINTMENT OF HARRY HUFFER TO RECREATION COMMISSION) The Mayor stated that he would recommend to the City Council the appointment of Harry Huffer to the Recreation Commission. The Mayor said that he had talked with Mr. Huffer and he did accept the appointment. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that approval be given for the appointment of Harry Huffer to the Recreation Commission as recommended by the Mayor. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DANGER BY THE CREEK AT ROSTOCK'S) The Mayor explained that he would recommend getting the Service Clubs in Caldwell involved in doing something to eleviate the danger by the creek at Rostock's Furniture Store. This was discussed at the last Regular City Council meeting and it was the concensus of the Council that it was a dangerous situation. The Mayor further said that the Street Department was too busy to do the work this summer and he felt it was a situation that needed attention right away. Councilman Betts was recognized and stated that he would contact the Lions Club to see if they would be interested in taking care of it as their civic project. It was felt by the Mayor and Council that a screen could be put up along the ditch bank to eleviate the danger at a cost of under $1,000.00. (DISCUSSION REGARDING THE McCLUSKEY COMMISSARY) Councilwoman Williams reported that she had visited with Andy McCluskey regarding the problem at the Commissary and Mr. McCluskey informed her that there was no ordinance requiring the curb and gutter. Mr. Lewis, City Engineer, was recognized and stated that there was no ordinance with regard to this, but the City has not permitted improvement of parking lots adjacent to arterials without curb and gutter or proper drainage. The City of Caldwell has always automatically turned down such requests. Mr. Lewis further commented that all of the work was done at the Commissary now, but Book 21 Page 216 that he felt Mr. McCluskey should have put in the curb and gutter. It was his recommendation that Mr. McCluskey put in the curb and gutter according to the City policy and that the City would pave from the improvement out. Councilwoman Williams stated that she felt Mr. McCluskey deserved a meeting with the City Council members and would suggest that this be arranged. It was the concensus of the City Council members that a meeting be arranged with Andy McCluskey, the City Council, and the City Engineer. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.M. APPROVED AS written THIS 5th DAY OF August 1980. Maybr ouncilman Co ncrlman C ATTEST: City Cle