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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-05city council minutesBook 16 REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1975 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pasley. Page 161 The roll of the Council was called with the following members present: Gamboa, Dakan, Carter, McCluskey, and Williams. Absent: Banks. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the July 15, 1975, Regular Meeting and approve them as written. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) MOTION CARRIED The Mayor asked if there was any business from the audience that was not on the regular agenda. Since there was none, the Mayor stated that the meeting would continue as outlined on the Agenda. (BILL NO. 12, PLUMBING CODE — SECOND READING) The Mayor asked Councilman Carter, the sponsor of this Bill, to read the Bill for the second time by title only. Councilman Carter read as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, BY DELETING REFERENCE TO THE "PLUMBING LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE PLUMBING BOARD OF IDAHO," AND INSERTING THEREIN, "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS;" REPEALING ALL PROVISIONS AND SECTIONS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THIS ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW. The Mayor declared this to be the second reading of Bill No. 12. (BILL NO. 13, FENCING IN WATER METERS - SECOND READING) The Mayor then asked Councilman Gamboa, the sponsor of this Bill to read Bill No. 13 for the second time by title only. Councilman Gamboa read as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS SECTION 3 -3 -31, TO PROVIDE THAT NO FENCE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ON ANY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, WHICH SAID FENCE WOULD ENCLOSE WATER METERS AND PREVENT FREE ACCESS TO WATER METERS BY EMPLOYEES AND /OR AGENTS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL; PROVIDING THAT FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE FENCING PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE WILL REQUIRE WATER TURNOFF AFTER NOTICE TO THE LANDOWNER; PRO - VODING THAT WATER MAY BE TURNED ON AFTER THE FENCE IS REMOVED AND A TWENTY -FIVE AND 00 /100 ($25.00) DOLLARS SERVICE FEE IS PAID TO THE CITY OF CALDWELL; REPEALING ALL PROVISIONS AND SECTIONS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THIS ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW. Book 16 Page 162 The City Attorney, Bob Tunnicliff, stated that he felt more consideration should be given to Bill No. 13 and suggested a meeting be scheduled with himself, a Councilman, and one of the members of the Water Department that would be dealing with this problem. The Mayor subsequently appointed Jack Johansen and Councilman Carter to arrange to meet with the City Attorney before the next Regular Council Meeting to give this Ordinance more consideration. (BID OPENING - RESTROOMS AT MEMORIAL PARK) The Mayor asked the City Engineer, Mr. Lewis, to open and read the bids for the restrooms at Memorial Park as follows: 1. Dorsey Construction Company of Caldwell $32,500.00 Alternate #1 $3,000.00 Electrical Contractor was Snake River Electric Mechanical Contractor was Caldwell Plumbing 90 days to complete base bid 2. Ernst and Payne of Caldwell $29,694.00 Alternate #1 $3,200.00 Electrical Contractor was Caldwell Electric or Snake River Electric Mechanical Contractor was Caldwell Plumbing and Heating 100 days to complete base bid 3. Snake River Builders of Nampa $29,292.00 Alternate #1 $2,390.00 Electrical Contractor not shown Mechanical Contractor not shown 60 days to complete base bid 4. Stolley and Ross of Boise $37,634.00 Alternate #1 $4,000.00 Electrical Contractor was Snake River Electric Mechanical Contractor was Caldwell Plumbing and Heating 90 days to complete base bid 5. Bob Madden of Caldwell $27,995.00 Alternate #1 $3,263.82 Electrical Contractor was City Electric Mechanical Contractor was Caldwell Plumbing 75 days to complete base bid 6. Ronald W. VanAucker of Caldwell $29,849.00 Alternate #1 -8-$660.00 Electrical Contractor was City Electric Mechanical Contractor was Caldwell Plumbing and Heating 90 days to complete base bid MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by McCluskey that these bids be taken under advisement and referred to the Parks and Recreation Director and the Councilmen attached to the Parks and Recreation Department. MOTION CARRIED (INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS - MARJORIE A. MARTIN AND GEORGE JUDD) Councilman Dakan stated that the Indemnity Agreement regarding Book 16 Page 163 Block No. 3; Lot No. 29, Spaces 2 and 3 of Canyon Bill Cemetery to be used by Marjorie A. Martin as she desires to be in order. The Indemnity Agreement regarding Block No. 63, Lot No. 11, Spaces 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Canyon Hill Cemetery to be used by George M. Judd and his heirs as desired was also in order. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Gamboa that the City accept these Indemnity Agreements. MOTION CARRIED (FINAL BENEFITS FOR AIRPORT PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS: NELSON - LESLIE) The Mayor stated that previously approval was given for $3900 in relocation benefits. There was an additional $4091 which was for the difference in interest, closing cost, moving expense of business and the household. Approval was needed to issue warrants for this amount. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Gamboa that the $4091 additional be authorized for the Nelson - Leslie property. (MOVING EXPENSES FOR EDISON D. CHILDS) The Mayor said that.approval was needed for $518.00 for moving expenses for Edison D. Childs. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Gamboa that $518.00 moving expenses for Edison D. Childs be approved. (CANNING PROPERTY - NEW AIRPORT) MOTION CARRIED The Mayor stated that the City Attorney wrote to all of the people involved in the airport transaction who had not yet signed and made them an official offer before starting condemnation proceedings, but left the door open for discussion. One of the properties involved was owned by Cannings. It was recommended by the City Attorney that the City Council approve the amount of $92,000 which would include relocation benefits. MOVED by Mc.Cluskey, SECONDED by Dakan that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate with the Cannings for $92,000. MOTION CARRIED (INCREASE IN COST OF WATER METERS) The Mayor said that at the present time the charge for a water meter was $125 for a 5/8 inch.water meter which was less than the cost of the meter and the City was losing about $50.00 in labor with each sale. It was the Public Work Supervisor's recommendation that the charge be increased for the 5/8 inch water meter from $125 to $175. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Dakan that the City Attorney be instructed to change the Resolution on water meters to eliminate the charge from the Ordinance and the Council will pass a separate Resolution setting the price of the meter. The Mayor called for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter, McCloskey, Williams, Gamboa, and Dakan. Absent and not voting: Banks. MOTION CARRIED Book 16 (CLAIM AGAINST CITY - GRACE'. A. SMITH) Page 164 The Mayor presented a claim against the City presented by Grace A. Smith. The claim was in the amount of $7.50 for repair for a tire that was damaged when she hit'a hole on Illinois Street. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Gamboa that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. MOTION CARRIED (SECONDHAND STORE LICENSE - KELLY LEIGH) An application was read by the Mayor for a Secondhand Store License applied for by Kelly Leigh doing business at Trader's Den. The application had a check for $10.00 attached which was the correct fee for the license. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by McCluskey that this application by Kelly Leigh doing business as Trader's Den for a Secondhand Store license be approved. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION 20 -75 - CERTIFICATION OF SIGNATURES, SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER) The Mayor read this Resolution as follows: WHEREAS, in conjunction with application for Community Development Funds, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires formal certification of signatures of individuals authorized to draw on the cited letter of credit by payment voucher; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following are hereby authorized to sign; on behalf of the City of Caldwell payment vouchers when drawn against its letter of credit, such requests to be signed'by any two of the following officials: Robert E. Pasley, Mayor Betty Jo Keller, City Clerk BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that John Holland, City Treasurer of the City of Caldwell, be designated to certify the authenticity of the signature of individuals authorized to execute Treasury Form 19FO -7578 Request for Payment on Letter of Credit and Status of Funds Report. The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Caldwell on the 5th day of August, 1975. The Resolution was sponsored by Councilwoman Williams. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by McCluskey that Resolution 20 -75 regarding certification of signatures for the Senior Citizen's Center be approved. The Mayor asked for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Williams, Gamboa, Dakan, Carter, McCluskey. Absent and not voting: Banks. MOTION CARRIED (VACATION OF CERTAIN SECTION OF NORTH MONTANA) The City Engineer presented this request for vacation. Mr. Lewis said that the request was for vacation of a section of North Montana between Uvalde and Tyler. The Planning Commission Book 16 Page 165 gave its approval subject to its appraisal by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief did give his approval for this vacation. One of the stipulations in this application was that the property owners be notified so there will not be a problem later in regards to building on this property. A private park was to be built in this area so there can be no homes built in the vacated area. MOVED by Gamboa, SECONDED by McCluskey that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed with the Ordinance vacating a portion - of North Montana. MOTION CARRIED (DEED ON NORTH MONTANA BE RECORDED) The City Engineer explained that the City has been trying to get as much of the right of way as possible on North Montana North of Uvalde. This deed from Rupert and Janet Gates to the City of Caldwell was recommended by the City Engineer to be accepted by the City of Caldwell and that the Clerk be instructed to have the deed recorded. MOVED by Gamboa, SECONDED by McCluskey that the deed from Rupert and Janet Gates to the City of Caldwell be accepted and authorize the Clerk to have the deed recorded. MOTION CARRIED (FINAL PLATS - SUNSET SUBDIVISION AND SKYLINE SUBDIVISION) The City Engineer, Mr. Lewis, presented both of these final plats to the Mayor and City Council. These plats were reviewed and all requirements met. The Planning Commission did give their approval for these final plats with several stipulations regarding improvements that were to be completed. Much discussion was held regarding the policy of requiring irrigation facilities to be made available in all new subdivisions brought before the Council. MOVED by Gamboa, SECONDED by Dakan that the Final Plats for Sunset Subdivision and Skyline Subdivision be approved subject to the requirements recommended by the Planning Commission. (PRELIMINARY PLAT - SUMMER & GRAVES INDUSTRIAL SITE) MOTION CARRIED The City Engineer presented this Preliminary Plat for the Summers and Graves Industrial Site. MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Gamboa that the Preliminary Plat for Summer and Graves Industrial Site be approved. MOTION CARRIED (PRELIMINARY PLAT - McGARVIN MANOR) The City Engineer also presented the preliminary plat for McGarvin Manor. He explained the location on the map to the City Council. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Gamboa that this Preliminary Plat of McGarvin Manor be approved subject to the acquisition of the remainder of the right of way. MOTION CARRIED Book 16 Page 166 (FINANCIAL STATEMENT) Councilwoman Williams stated that there were bills in the amount of $125,081.95; Payroll, $109,606.40; Registered Warrants, $4,874.73; and Revenue Sharing, $8,447.57. MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Gamboa that warrants be issued for all of these claims and the claims be filed in the Clerk's Office, MOTION CARRIED (REPORT ON COUNCIL'S TRAVELING EXPENSE) The Mayor reported that there was now $2,426.00 remaining in the traveling expense fund. The Mayor stated that-he received,a letter from Mr—Honey which was received too late ,to,beJLncluded.on.the Agenda. The Mayor informed Mr. Honey,that,the Roads Committee, consisting of Councilman Carter and Councilman McCloskey would answer this letter after givirig it consideration. There being no further business, the,meeting was adjourned at 9:00. APPROVED AS wr i tt en THIS 19 th DAY OF August 1975, Q Mayor i Councilman T Councilman ATTEST: City'�lerk