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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-24city council minutesBook 25 REGULAR MEETING July 24, 1984 12 :00 Noon Page 164 The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Jack Carter. The Acting 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: Mal lea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman. Absent: none. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Acting Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who cared to address the City Council regarding any item that was not included on the prepared Agenda. Marta Jensen was recognized and stated that she was a concerned parent and school teacher in Caldwell. She asked the City Council what progress had been made with the proposed Child Care Licensing Ordinance. The Acting Mayor informed her that there had been very little discussion on this Bill since the last meeting. Several Council members have been out of town and the Council planned to meet in the near future to discuss the Bill. It was their feeling that the Bill should be simplified and workable. Ms. Jensen further said that she would be happy to serve on a committee to work on this Bill. Councilman Norman also informed Ms. Jensen that he felt by next week the Bill would be revised into a form easier to understand and enforce. OLD BUSINESS (DECISION ON 9 -1 -1 SYSTEM) The Acting Mayor stated that the first item under Old Business was the decision on the 9 -1 -1 System. He then called on Councilwoman Mallea and Councilman Raymond, who were selected by the Mayor to study this item. Councilman Raymond informed the Acting Mayor that they have made no progress at this time. Due to vacations, a meeting has not been called as yet. NEW BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING MONIES) The Acting Mayor stated that the first item under New Business was to conduct a Public Hearing on Revenue Sharing monies. The Acting Mayor then called the Public Hearing open for input with regard to revenue sharing monies. Councilwoman Mallea explained that Revenue Sharing was made of two different fundings. One is from the Federal and one is from the State. The State calls theirs a Revenue Sharing; it is the one quarter of the four cents of the sales tax which has been distributed to public entities. Recommendations will be considered by the City Council from public input and also the Department Heads and a decision made by the City Council. Dick White was recognized and stated that he would like to recommend expenditure of those funds for development of the parking facilities in Caldwell's shopping area which has been discussed at meetings previously as well as the improvement of Main Street. Mr. White stated that his reasoning for this request was that he felt the downtown shopping area was in definite need of additional parking area. He further explained that it would be to improve the parking that was already by the railroad. Book 25 Page 165 Bill Gigray was recognized and stated to the City Council that he was present at the meeting as a citizen of the City of Caldwell and also, more specifically as the President of the Caldwell Greenbelt Civic League, Inc. They have just purchased and worked in conjunction with the City to have a landscape plan for the Caldwell Greenbelt. Mr. Gigray informed the City Council that he would like to Dresent the Plan to them at this time as he felt this project deserved some consideration for Revenue Sharing monies. He also said that he had some rough estimates of cost which consisted basically those potential costs for paving, signs for roads, and etc. Mr. Gigray then put a map on the board for the benefit of the City Council showing the site development plan for the proposed Caldwell Green Belt. The architect informed their group that the Caldwell river area has the same type of potential for a greenbelt area as the City of Boise river area had for their development. A suggestion was made that the Caldwell development could occur in phases so that it would be an ongoing development of the City and the region. The area they were primarily concerned with at this time was an area easterly from Frontage Road under the Interstate and up to where the old "Highway 30 crossed. With the present Grant, monies will be directed in this area and most directly involved in Curtis Park:. Mr. Gigray further said that they would ask that the Council consider for revenue sharing funding monies for the purpose of paving paths in this area and providing for the cost of striping and also signs for pedestrian areas. Their organization has employed Mr. Blakely to do engineering to place a bridge across the Riverside Canal. The engineering work would be done in conjunction with the City Engineer, Mr. Redmond. Permission was obtained from the Riverside Canal Company to put the bridge in and also to use the road between the Canal and the Boise River. It was felt that it was important to pave or at least grade the Riverside Canal Road so the planned path could get started on that section of the Greenbelt. Once the paths are in and designated, the bridge in, and the access there, the League was committed to working within the community to get local Service Clubs and other organizations interested in taking over certain areas and making sure they are developed within the framework of the Plan. Mr. Gigray further pointed out other areas that were in need of paving in order to establish the paths. Mr. Gigray stated that this entire area is being used now and will continue to be used. He explained that with Centennial Way established now that the area would be more accessible and had potential of being an asset to the community. He would hope that the Council would consider using some of the Revenue Sharing funds for this project. Mr. Gigray discussed the costs with the Council at some length stating the priorities would have to be taken into consideration. He also said that the City Engineer had a fairly good idea of what the costs would be for the paths and the signs. Alta Williams was then recognized and stated that she was Chairman of the Stadium Committee. She submitted a request in writing to the Council to have Arthur Street and 21st Street finished because of the increased traffic. They knew that this project would take several years and they would be willing to use some of their money to match the City's. It was becoming a serious problem due to the dust. Mrs. Williams also stated that the Library also submitted a request for books. An amount has been given to the Library in previous years which has been much appreciated. The Acting Mayor then asked if there was anyone else from the audience who cared to address the City Council with regard to Revenue Sharing monies. As there was no one, the Acting Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Book 25 Page 166 Councilwoman Mallea also stated that in addition there was also requests from the Treatment Plant for $50,000 in an attempt to add a primary digester which was a very expensive piece of equipment. The Street Department requested a portion of a piece of equipment called a chipper which will cost approximately $50,000; they are requesting $20,000 from Revenue Sharing. The Street Department also requested $30,000 towards the purchase of lighting. The Library and Stadium both made requests. A request from a Mr. Sperlin for walkways and a request from the Airport. Councilwoman Mallea further said that all of the requests will be taken under consideration and a det= ermination made. (RESOLUTION FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) Acting Mayor Carter sta included on the Agenda take action on. This Development Corporation on the Kellogg project. follows: ted that there was one item that was not which he would ask the City Council to was a Resolution for the Industrial authorizing the Board and the City to act The Resolution was read by title only as A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OE' CALDWELL, IADHO, OF ITS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1984 (KELLOGG'S, INC. PROJECT) , IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00 AND APPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF SAID PUBLIC CORPORATION AUTHORIZING SAID BOND, INCLUDING THE TRUST INDENTURE, LOAN AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that Resolution No. 17 -84 as presented by the Acting 'Mayor be passed. Roll call vote. Those voting yes,: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea reported that the Water Department submitted two lists to her, one dated July 12 and the other July 19, and asked that these be allowed to turn over to the collection agency. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that those names on the lists be turned over to the collection agency as submitted by the Water Department. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Norman informed the Council that he met with the Chairman of the Golf Committee to discuss future improvements of the golf courses and there was to be another meeting the next Tuesday morning. Councilman Raymond stated that he met with representatives from the Armory last week. Councilman Carter also attended with him. They learned that the Armory was used by groups from the community one hundred and eleven days this year. A rental was charged and that income goes into a fund at the Armory for - painting and other improvements at the Armory. Councilwoman Marcus said that she met with the Stadium Board on July 11th. Ed McNelis was present to talk about improving the areas around the Stadium. The new basketball floor was received and she would suggest that the Crookham Company be given appreciation for their help in supplying a forklift and a man to help unload the floor. A, motion was made at the meeting that the old floor be appraised for the purpose of selling. It was hoped Book 25 Page 167 that ninety -six of the stalls under construction would be finished by the end of the month. The floor in the Fieldhouse was leveled as there was rough spots. Mrs. Williams's request for the finishing of Arthur and 21st Streets was also discussed. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Acting Mayor informed the City Council that an application was submitted for a beer license by Annerose Hernandez for Anna's Place located at 114 South 7th, in Caldwell. The owner of the building was Marcelina Gonzales. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that the beer license application be approved for Anna's Place subject to the Chief of Police's approval. Councilman Raymond explained that it was a transfer of beer license. MOTION CARRIED The Acting Mayor said that a determination should be made for the furniture for the new City Hall as some of the items needed to be ordered right away. Several proposals were received. Councilwoman Mallea stated that a meeting would be scheduled this week to compare the proposals. Acting Mayor Carter then requested a motion to adjourn into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. MOVED by Norman, SECONDED by Cowles that the City Council convene into an Executive Session pursuant to the Idaho State Code, Section 67 -2343, for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Norman, Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the Regular Meeting was adjourned and the Council convened into an Executive Session which was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. APPROVED AS writtenn THIS 7th DAY OC August , 1984. �J 0 ATTEST: City Clerk