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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-08-06city council minutesCaldwell Retail Merchants letter Mayor Carpenter then read the following letter from the Caldwell Merchants: July 26, 1973 Mayor Charles Cater and The City Council Caldwell City Hall Caldwell, Idaho 83605 dear Mayor and Council: The next promotion of the Caldwell Retail Merchants Association will be held August lath in downtown Caldwell, and will be a Spani Fiesta Day Promotion. Along with the other activities, they plan to set up Taco stand concessions, and they have directed me to write to you requesting the waiver of fees for these concessions stands. You consideration in this matter will be greatly appreciated. sincerely, /s/ Ken Windelman Chamber Exec. Q.P. It was moved by Councilman McCluskey, seconded by Councilman Carter, to approve the waiver of fees Upon vote, the motion carried. Park shelter building Mayor Carpenter then presented the preliminary drawings for a shelter building in the park. He stated that the estimate on Plan No. 1 for a gabled roof with shake shingles was $15,869.00 and on Plan No. 2 for a flat roof it was $12,095.00. He stated that these drawings had been drawn up by James Gipson who would work up the specs and prepare for bids. He added that he would work on an hourly basis at $10.00 per hour; the cost being about $500.00 to $600.00. In response to Councilwoman Williams, the Mayor stated that this shelter would be placed over and extend past the old bandstand. The Mayor stated that $25,000.00 had been budgeted from revenue sharing for this building. It was moved by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Ihkan, to proceed on Plan No. 1, have th plans drawn and put the specs out for bid. Upon vote, the motion carried. Comments from Councilwoman Williams Councilwoman Williams stated that on the 21st of May the Council had asked for an upgrading of the Citys policy. She added that the Council had received copies of the policy statement which had been set in 1965 and amended in 1966• She added that the policy should be established by the department heads and then presented to the Council for their appro7al and recommendation. Mayor Carpenter suggested that a committee made up of two members of the Council meet with him to work this policy statement out. Councilman Dakan and Councilman McCluskey volunteered for this committee. Councilman McCluskey suggested that the members of the Council and the department heads submit their recommendations to this committee. Councilwoman Williams recommended that employees take at least one week vacation at a time rather than one day at a time. There being no further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Caan- cilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Carter, that the meeti it August 6, 197 A vote was taken, and the motion carried. i Mayor C ty Cleav CMNCIL CRA UMS August 6, 1973 8:00 P.M. The regular monthly meeting of the City Council met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor Charles W. Carpenter presiding- Up Roll Call., the following members of the Council answered present: Alta E. Williams, Afred H. McClnskey, Charles C. Raikg, Joe Gamboa, James R• Dakar and Lester 11 Carter. Invocation Mayor Carpenter acknowledged Mr. Frank Cook of the L.D.S. Church who presented the Invocation. `5 Progress report - Merchants' parking program The Mayor recognized Mr. Ives Jones to present a progress report on the merchants' parking program. Mr. Jones stated that the City did number the spaces and install signs. He informed the Council that of the sixty -six spaces available, fifty -four had been rented and the money, $$08.00, had been turned into the City. Ar. Jones added that four spaces had been left as a Loading Zone for the Idaho Department store, but eight y: spaces were still available. Councilman Mccluskey commented that he felt Mr. Jones should be commended since he had taken the job upon himself and had done a fine job. Chief of Police Charles Astleford stated that he would like to have the Council give him approval to post "No Parking" signs along t1a alley by Garber Shoe Store, to allow sufficient area for the turning of trucks as originally planned. A motion was made by Councilman Gamboa, seconded by Councilman Carter, that the alley along Garber' be posted by "No Parking" signs. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. Preliminary 'plat of T & T Subdivision approved Mayor Carpenter next acknowledged Mr. Rod Trumbull who requested approval of the Preliminary Plat of T & T Subdivision. The Mayor stated that this plat had been previously presented to the Pl anning Commis - sion and the Council. Councilman Gamboa inquired if Mr. Trumbull was going to put in sewer himself or go under Local Im- provement District. To this, Mr. Trumbull replied that all properties within the plat would be served with a sewer at his expense. Mr. Trumbull requested to improve the streets involved in the T & T Plat as follows: College Avenue, Spruce Street and Colorado Avenue with concrete curb and gutter and asphalt surfacing by a Local Improvement District. The Local Improvement District proposed would also involve the owners on the east side of College Avenue and the north side of Spruce Street who are not in the Plat. He also requested to include in the local Improvement District the concrete curb and gutter only on theaeast side of Montana Avenue and the north side of Larch Street. Councilman Gamboa asked if the irrigation easement had been vacated. Mr. Trumbull replied that it had not. There followed a discussion, and it was determined that the approval of the Pre liminary of the Plat would be subject to the vacation of the East West Irrigation Easement as gown through thecenter of the Bay Subdivision Plat which vacation would require the request of the record owner. A motion was made by Councilman McCluskey, seconded by Councilman Dakan, to approve the Pre liminary Plat of T & T Subdivision subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the motion carried. Discussion on First Christian Church Mayor Carpenter informed the Council that he had received a note from the First Christian Church requesting audience with the Council; however, no representative was present. City Engineer Mel Lewis state: that he had talked with the representatives and proceeded to explain the situation. He explained that the Church was havingtrouble with the ground water in the basement. He added that studies had been taken and it was recommended to put drainage tile around the Southeast part of the Church. Mr. Lewis stated that it was necessary that the Church be granted permission to cross 70th Street in order to empty into the drain. It was moved by Councilman McCluskey, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that the Church be granted permission to cross 10th Street as per the stipulations of the City Engineer. After a vote, the motion ( carried. Request for placement of mobile home denied Next the Mayor recognized Mr. and Mrs. Gifford who requested permission to move a mobile home to property at 422 Dearborn. Mrs. Gifford stated that, as per a prior suggested from Councilman Banks, she had acquired the signatures from her neighbors showing no opposision to this placement. After some discussion, during which both Councilman Banks and Councilman Moclusksy stated that if this situation were allowed it would be difficult to disallow placement of axV other mobile home in the area it was moved by Counci McCluskey, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, to deny the request. A vote was ta- ken, and the motion carried with a negative vote from Councilman Dakan. Since he had not seen the property in question, Councilman Gamboa abstained from vote. x I Letter from Chamber of Commerce Mayor Carpenter read the following letter from Kan Winkelman, Executive Vice President of the Caldwell Chamber of Comwrce. August 6, 1973 Mayor Charles Carpenter & the City Council Caldwell City Ha Caldwell, Idaho Dear Mayor and Council: At the regular meeting August 6th of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Roads & Streets Committee, it was decided to endorse the concept of establishing bicycle routes in Caldwell as presented by Mr. Gene Mooney. Various routes were suggested and discussed at this meeting, butit was felt that the City Council would have a better knowledge of where the most suitable routes would be. We do believe that the concept is one that should be encouraged. Sincerely, CALUELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE /s/ K. Winkelman Exec. V.P. The Mayor than called upon Mr. Gene Mooney to present the areas proposed for biycle trails. Mr. Mooney presented a map which illustrated the areas planned for bicycle trails and pointed out the following areas: 1. Fron Cleveland Boulevard down Tenth Street to Karcher Road. 2. From Twenty -first Avenue on Arthur to Twelfth Street. 3. On Linden Street from Tenth Street to Montana Avenue. 11. Fron Cleveland Boulevard down Montana Avenue to Locust Street. Councilman Carter inquired as to the width of the trails, and Mr. Mooney answered that they would be about the width of a parallel parking space. Councilman McCluskey asked Mr. Mooney if his plan proposed to eliminate the parking on one side of a street such as Arthur Street, and Mr. Mooney replied in the affirm I ative. Councilman Gamboa suggested that a traffic count be taken as this had not been done. It was then moved by Councilman khken to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance giving the City the right to establish bicycle lanes within the City of Caldwell. Before a vote, Mayor Carpenter inquired as to the cost involved. Mr. Mooney stated that the only costs would be the painting of lines and signs to designate bicycle trails. Ken Winkelman informed the Council that Mr. Ken Miller of the AAA in Boise had some information on bicycle trails from other cities and he felt it would be advisable to request this material from that office Councilman McCluskey then seconded the motion of Councilman Dakan. Upon vote, the motion carried. Question of medical bills for accident at sw imming pool Mayor Carpenter acknowledged Mr. Earl Hunzinger who stated that the Caldwell Swimming Pool had a chlorine accident which sent five children to the hospital. He inquired who would be liable for the doctor, hospital and ambulance bills. Councilman McCluskey informed Mr. Hunzinger that the bills would be covered by the CilyIs insurance The Mayor commented that it was necessary that all the bills be presented at one time for a total amount to be paid. Acting City Attorney Ron Rainey stated that the statutory time for filing these claims was 120 day, Question of time schedule at swimming pool Mr. Pete Hackworth inquired as to the reason for the swimming pool closing at 5:00 P.M. and reopen• ing at 6:00 P.M. and closing at 12:00 P.M. and reopening at 1:00 P.M. Mayor Carpenter answered that one reason was to allow a dinner hour for the employees; and regard- ing a staggered dinner hour, he stated that to do this it would be necessary to hire more employees. Councilman Dakan commented that the original reason for the hour closure was t6 incur more revemme Memorandum Agreement with Elmer and Beverly Porter approved The Mayor read the following Memorandum Agreement between the City of Caldwell and Elmer and Bever Porter: MEMORADNDJM AGR10MEIT THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this 24th day of July, 1973, by and between EIMER, P. PORTER and BEVERLY J. PORTER, husband and wife, of 1705 Ray Street, Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho, parties of the first part, and CITY OF CALDWELL, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho, party of the second part, WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, The parties of the first part are the contract purchasers of the following described real property situated in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho, to wit: Lots 11 and 12 in Block 105 of Goandu Addition to Caldwell, Idaho, according to the Plat of said Addition filed August B, 1907, in Book 2 of Plats at pages 70 and 71 in the office of the County Recorder, of Canyon County, Idaho; and WHEREAS It is the desire of the parties hereto to provide that in the event the parties of the first part shall offer the above described real property for sale, that the party cf the second part shall have the first right of refusal to purchase said property upon the terms offered. NOW, THEREFORE, For valuable consideration receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto mutually agree that in the event the parties of the first part shall offer the above described real property for sale, then and in that event the first parties shall notify the second party of the terms and conditions of such offer, and the party of the second part shall have the first and exclusive right to aceep such offer for ten (10) days after receiving notice thereof. To accept such offer the party of the second part must notify the parties of the first part of such acceptance in writing. if the party of the second part does not accept the offer within the time and in the manner herein provided, the parties of the first part may sell the premises to any other party accepting the offer, but each time the parities of the first part change the terms and conditions of such offer, or re -offer the presdses for sale, the parties of the first part must give a like notice thereof as herein provided and the party eT the second part shall have a like first right of acceptance thereof. In WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. IN wriMM WHE(;OFp The party of the second part, pursuant to resolution adopted by its Council, has caused this Memorandum Agreement to bs executed by its Mayor and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed by its Clerk the day and year first above written. (CORPORATE SEAL) ATTEST: Elmer P. Porter Beverly J. Porter Parties of the First Part CITY OF CAI MIELL Rv les W. Carpenter, Mayor City Cleric Jean V. Gunn It was moved by Counci Banks, seconded by Councilman Carter, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. Bill No. 15 - Ordinance No. 1302 Councilman Gambo introduced in written form Bill No. 15, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE TO CITIZENS AND OVMW OF PROPERTY IN CANYON COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, WITHIN ONE (1) MILE OF THE BaWDARIFS CF THE CITY OF CALTMI, IDAHO, THAT AN OMCATICH HAS BEEN PRESENTED FOR THE VACATION OF LADREL STREET IN PLEASANT RIDGE NO. 2 ADDITION TO CAID LL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO. which was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of Bill No. 15. It was moved by Councilman Gamboa, seconded by Councilman McClnskey, that the rules requ the reading of a bill on three separate days ba suspended and that Bill No. 15 be read the second time by title and the third time ii full, section by section. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion which resulted as follows: Those voting in the affirmative: Gamboa, Dakan, Carter, Williams, MoCluskey and Banks. Nega- tive votes: None. Absent and not voting: None. The Mayor declared the motion had passed by the necessar I one half plus one of the members of the full Council, and directed the Cierx To react m� No. 1;1 time by title and the third time in full, section by section. The clerk read the bill as directed. It' was I ' I moved by Councilman Gamboa, seconded by Councilman McCluskey, that Bill No. 15 do pass. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion which resulted as follows: Those voting in the affirmative: Gamboa, Dakan, Carter, Williams, McCloskey and Banks. Negative votes: None. Absent and not voting: None. Thereupon, the Mayor declared that Hill No. 15 had passed, andthe Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and attested the same which became Ordinance No. 1302. The Mayor directed the Clark to make proper entry of the same and to cause Ordinance No. 1302 tobs published in the Mere- Tribune, the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, as required by law. Comments from Councilman McCloskey Councilman MoCluskey informed the Council that Mr. S. Ban Dunlap called and will gyve a price on the property adjoining City Hall. He then stated that he would like to knodr the legal requirements to allow the Council members to vote by proms. Acting City Attorney Ron Rainey said he would have an answer for the Council at the next meeting. Councilman McCloskey stated that at the last meeting it was decided to prepare a personnel policy. He added that Councilwoman Tilliams had taken his place on the committee, but he would like to work with Councilman Ranks and Mr. Lewis on a roads and streets policy. Mayor Carpenter commented that the comittee for the personnel policy had met and copies of a rou draft of the policy would be distributed within the next few days. Comments from Councilwoman Williams Councilwoman Williams stated that there was a correction to be made in the minutes of the fitly 3 meeting to change the figure of $2590 to $159000.00. Comments from Councilman Carter Councilman Carter requested a progress report to be presented at the next meeting on the jobs whi have been accomplished as of August 1st that were included in the budget. He then made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilman McCloskey. After a vote, the motion carried. Comments from Councilman Dakar Councilman Dakan commented regarding the parking on both sides of the street on Arlington between Logan and Mead Streets. He pointed out that through this was the most direct route to the hospital, the ambulance drivers did not use this street due to its narrow width and cars parked on both sides of the stre A motion was then mads by Councilmah Dakan, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, to place 'Rio Park- ing" signs on Arlington between Logan and Mead Streets on the West side of the street. A vote was talon, and the motion carried. Delinquent garbage accounts written off The Mayor then referred to the following delinquent garbage accouts, a copy of which had been provided for each Council member. The Mayor stated that some of these accounts dated back 10 to 12 years, and he then entertained a motion to have the delinquent accounts written off and the account cleared. A motion was made by Councilman Gamboa to write off the delinquent accounts past the Statute of Limitations of four years. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williams, and upon vote, carried with a negative vote from Councilman Banks. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Banks, to write off those delinquent accounts under four years. A vote was taken, and the motion carried with Council man Gamboa abstaining from vote. Authorization to destroy semi- permanent records The Mayor informed the Council that in order to clean house, it was necessary to have theaction of the Council to authorize the destruction of semi- permanent records which are five years old and temporary records which had been audited. He proceeded to read the following list of material to be destroyed: General Fund Claim Form 1 through 1067 for 1962 Special Fund Claim Form 1 throng 1096 for 1962 Water & Sewer Fund Claim Form 1 through 498 for 1962 General Fund Claim Form! 1 through 1062 for 1963 _ Special Fund Claim Form 1 through 1115 for 1963 Water & Sewer Fond_ Claim Form 1 through 462 for 1963_ Water -General Office Audit 3lests - Cash posting for 1970 b2 . A motion was made by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, to authorize the des- truction of the semi-pelvmnant records. Upon vote, the motion carried. Letter from Health District Mayor Carpenter read the following letter from the Southwest District Health Department: July 16, 1973 City of Caldwell City Hall' Caldwell, Idaho 83605 This letter will serve as an operating permit for the new municipal swimming pool. A preliminary inspection was made and the items brought to your attention in our letter of July 2 1973 have been corrected. The pool plant appears to be properly in- stalled and is operating satisfactorily. Periodic inspections will be made to ascertain compliance with proper pool main- tenance and operating practices. Sincerely Yours, /s/ Donald R. Brothers Environmental Health Specialist Claim denied - Elaine Burton The Mayor presented the following claim from Elaine Burton: Elaine Burton 1305 Everett, Caldwell I feel the city should pay the $53.75 most of the attached bill due to the fact that the cities main lines were clogged on this date (5/28/73) that my basement & an apartment which I rent were flooded with wash water. I was not at home at the tins so the couple renting the apartment called Higers, left me a note & ]eft. I raturned later in the afternoon & mopped & sopped for a couple of hours and 2 plumbers worked for 2�- hours and it was a holiday. They couldn't get the toilet to flush satisfactorily & the drain in the laundry room was still slow. After the city came & cleaned out the main ]inns, who were called by my neighbors, C lint Wilson, my drains have been dra ining okay. The Wilson basement was flooded that same day. I hope the City will check the main lines oftener & keep them cleaned out. Besides the expense, it is a terrible mess & job for any of u„ especially for a woman alone, like myself. Thank you Mrs. Burton It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman McCluskey, to deny the clain and refer it to the City's insurance carrier. After a vote, the motion carried. Application for Pool License approved Presented for the consideration of the Council was an application for Pool License from Jeff Taggart . d /b /a Pocket Billiards at 713 Main Street. The 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 Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Banks, to approve the application for Pool License and the license issued. Upon vote, the motion carried. Application for Bartender Permits approved For the consideration of the Council, applications for &intender Permits ware presented from Donna M. Hooper, Phillip W. %rington, Dolores J. Jenkins, Diane M. Beck, Nancy A. Pb.11er, LaWanda Faye Layher, Judy Morrison, Monte G. Stredder, Robert M. Andrews, Lucile M. Crabb, John T. Cochrane, Todd Marshal and Letticia Lama Hull. 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 Carter, seconded by Councilman Banks, to approve the applications for Bartender Permits and issue same. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. Bills - end July It was moved by Counalman Banks, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, that the warrants for claims and payroll be approved as per list and filed in the City Clerk's office. Such warrants being in the total. as follows: GENERAL FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,792.14 LEP RII 73-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Swim Pool Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,235.33 Revenue Snaring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENERAL 9'5524`..777 TOTAL G FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIRE FUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,459.96 Revenue Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031.63 TOTAL FIRE FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 5:813' CEMETERY FOND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.48 STREET FOND 34,564.89 SANITATION FOND . . . . . . . . . . 17,447.52 IRRIGATION FUND . . .. . . .. 317.37 L.I.D. #70, CONSTRUCTION• 9,603 L.I.D. #70, RM- WARRANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,300.00 WATER & SEWER FOND. . . . . . . . . . 17,1 8 98 Revenue Sharing. . TOTAL WATER & SEWER FOND. . . . . . . . . . 27,10 .7 TOTAL ALL FONDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 548.09 Upon vote, the motion carried. There being no farther business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Council- man McCluskey, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the meeting races s August 20,1973. A vote was taker and the motion carried.. The meeting recessed at 9:45 P.M. � 11 City C e COUNCIL CHAMBERS August 15, 1973 4:00 P.M. The Council met pursuant to call and acknowledgement of notice in the following form: We, the Undersigned Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do here' acknowledge notice of a Special Meeting of the said City Council to be held in the council Chambers in the City Hall of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 4:00 P.M. on the 15th day of August, 1973 for the transaction of all business in connection with the following object: EDA application discussion and other business. Witness our signatures this 15th day of August, 1973: Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Counci a Counci an Mayor Charles W. Carpenter presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Council answered present: Alta E. Williams, Alfred 1 McCloskey, Charles C. Banks and Joe Gamboa. Absent: James R. Dakan and Lester E. Carter. EDA Application - discussion Mayor Carpenter stated that the meeting with Ron Hall. of Ore -Idaho Economic District and Larry Osgood and Doyle Meekham of Alpha Engineers had been called to discuss the application for a grant through EDA. Mr. Hall discussed the changes and the workings of the EM, and then pointed out some of the prob lems which could arise in the. application for a grant. These problems were as follows: 1. EDA would want to know where the local matching monies were coming from. 2. It would be necessary to have a certificate from EPA regarding the sewage plant. 3. It would be necessary to know what right-of-way problems there would be with either the water of sewer. 4. It would have to be determined if the City was willing to take an option on the well site; and, if the grant were offered, would the City be willing in five days to take up that option. Councilman Gamboa asked Mr. Hall if he knew how much money the City would get after all this work had been done. Mr. Hall replied tht he did not know. He added that the applications were to be in Seattle by the 15th of September. Councilman Gamboa stated that many of these studies required the services of an engineer, and the engineer had to be paid by the City. Mr. Hall stated in many cases the engineering work was done as an investment that the grant would be received and the project completed. Councilman Gamboa stated that he felt the government should give assurance that the engineering bill would be paid. Councilman McCluskey asked if an option had to be made on the well site. Mr. Hall replied that all EDA. wanted to know was if the City would be willing to tale an option.