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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-08-07city council minutes304 Warrant Numbers 616 thru 647, General Fund. -------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 3,183.53 Warrant Numb era 348 thru 368, Water & Sewer Fund: Water ------------- ---- --- - - - - -- 1,906.06 Water, Capital ---------------- 111.70 Treatment Plant --------- - - - - -- 1,635.29 General Office ---------- - - - - -- 332.10 Warrant Numbers 588 thru 608, Special Funds: Cemetery ----------------- - - - - -- 16.90 Street ------------------ - - - - -- 818.19 Armory - ----- -- ---------- - - - - -- 39.85 Irrigation -------------- - - - - -- 107.33 L.I.D. #61 - ---- ---- ----- -- ---- 41.60 A vote Was taken and the motion carried. $ 8;192. There being no further business to come before the Council; it was moved by Councilman Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the meeting adjourn. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meet- ing adjourned at 9:00 P. M. mayor COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 7, 1967 8:00 P. M. The regular monthly meeting of the City Council met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor N. E. "Coley" Smith presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following Councilmen answered present: Charles C. Banks, William S. Harrison, James W. "Bill" Keys, V. Jay Martin, Charles W. Carpenter, and C. A. "Chet° Davenport. Request for spacial permit to live in trailer house denied Mrs. Frances Fullerton, who stated that she resided at 202 Lewiston, was recognized and she inform. ad the Council that she wanted to see about having a trailer house on her property to live in in that her home was Just about unlivable. She said that her son -in -law had purchased the trailer house for her and gave her a place to live on her property; that the trailer house would be here as long as she lived. The trailer house would be located on her property between Madison and Kearney off of Third Avenue and this would be her permanent home. In answer to the question, hfra. Fullerton stated that she had sold the ground off of her property tj Parks & Son and this was where he had built the storage facilities for his trucks. Mrs. Fullerton stated further that she had the trailer house on a concrete footing on blocks and there were no wheels or axels. It was twelve by sixty feet with two bedrooms and the city sewer and water was available there. She also had a big pasture and had lived at this one place for 27 years and they had fined the place up while Mr. Fullerton lived but that now she imagined the house could be condemned as it wasr in terrible condition. She had a calf in the pasture to watch and a horse was supposed to come in to pasture she also had her lawn and flowers to care for. She -,Me still living in the house but the trailer house had been moved in and needed to be connected to the water, sewer, electricity, etc.; she said she didn't think she could stand living in a trailer court and her property had to be watched and cared for. Mrs. Fullerton told the Council that she was requesting a permit for permanent occupancy of the trailer house at this In answer to the question, she said it would cost more to remodel the house than the cost of the trailer house; that there was no foundation and the sills had rotted away and parts of the house were settlin and portions of the floor were giving way. The Council discussed those special permits having been issued on a temporary basis in the past and the present use of property around this area under consideration. Mayor Smith explained that the problem here was with the construction standards of the trailer hous itself and the hook up installations and plumbing in not complying with the City Building Code. 305 Councilman Keys pointed out that this problem had been gone through recently with the installation of a mobile home and it had cost the owner some $3,000.00 or $1,000.00 to have it specially built to comply with the standards of the city code. The temporary permits had been issued for hardship and for night watch- Councilman Davenport expressed that he thought granting this permit would just open the whole thin up for permitting trailer houses anywhere in Caldwell. Mayor Smith told the Council that he thought they had reached a point where they were going to hay to make a determination on the trailer house ordinance; that it be enforced or changed and he said he wasn't sure that some of the Permits for use as night watchmen hadn't been overdone too. Councilman Martin stated he wasn't to concerned about feeding the horse and calf in that area and he thought he would be inclined to reject the application and when the renewals came up on the other special permits granted, to take a good hard look at them. Councilman Banics stated that the ordinance was created partly so as to not have trailer houses scattered throughout the city and because they didn't meet the codes. Councilman Keys commented in that if trailer houses were permitted in the residential areas of the city, the building codes would have to be changed: that probably one reason hrs. Fullerton wanted the trailer house was because of the higher cost of construction on homes and he thought, in all fairness, that if they were going to permit trailer houses on a permanent basis, they were going to have to take a look at the building codes and open it up for everyone else. He said he was sympathetic with what Mrs. Fullerton was trying to do but, in view of the overall picture, he didn't see how they could grant her request without changing the building codes. After some further discussion; it was moved by Couniclman Banks, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the recuest be denied. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Planning Commission represented - to meet with Council at a later date Mr. Stan Jansen, Secretary of the Planning Commission, was recognized and he informed the Council that their spokesman, Mr. Pete Olesen, had been called out of town after planning to attend this meeting; that they thought they had a real important thing to present to the Council relative to the future develop- ment and growth of Caldwell but they would like to have the rest of their committee present so probably they should meet with the Council aeain at a later date. Mr. Jensen was accompanied by Bud Kehne, Planning Commission member. Mayor Smith informed Mr. Jensen that the Oeuncil would next meet on August 21st and said that the summer meetings were a little light so it could probably be worked into the agenda about any time. Request to purchasa city property - not to br: offered For sale The following letter concerning the purchase of city property was read for the consideration of thi Council: 7 -25 -67 Raymond Overlin 1901 Montana Ave. Caldwell, Ida. Mayor Smith & Council: I'm interested in purchasing 5 and .25 acres of land now leased by a Mr. Krouse or Crouse. The description of the land I believe is in section. 15 Tax 4 T4R3 between the Boise river and the Rim of canyon Hill at the end of old hiway 30. Please let me know of estimated value and of time of bid letting. Sincerely /S/ Raymond Overlie. After some discussion Councilman Davenport stated that he thought it would be a pretty good idea for the City to hang onto any land it has regardless of what it might bring right now and he moved that Raymond Overlin be advised that the property is not for sale. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin. I IA vote was taken and the motion carried. 306 Bill No. 12 - Ordinance No. 1102 Councilman Carpenter introduced Bill No. 12, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE TO ALL CITIZENS OF, AND OWNERS OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CALUffmL, THAT AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN PRESEidTED FOR THE VACATION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 36 MOUNTAIN VIEW ADDITION TO CAMI-LL, IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID ADDITION, FILED 14LY 10, 1907 IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS AT PAGE 53, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, CANYON COUNTI, IDAHO which was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of Bill No. 12. It was moved bvl Councilman Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the rules requiring the reading of a Bill on three separate days be suspended and that Bill Nov 12 be read the second time by title and the third time in full, section 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, Harrison, Keys, Martin, Carpenter, and Davenport. Negative votes: none. Absent and not voting: none. The Mayor declared the motion had passed by the necessary three - fourths majority and directed the Clark to read Bill No. 12 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 Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Martin, that Bill No. 12 pass. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion which resulted as Follows: Those voting in the affirmative were: Banks, Harrison, Keys, Martin, Carpenter, and Davenport. Negative votes: none. Absent and not voting: none. Thereupon, the Mayor declared that Bill No. 12 had passed and 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. 1102. The Mayor directed the Clerk to make proper entry of the same and to cause Ordinance No. 1102 to be published in the News- Tribune, the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, Idaho. Resolution No. 16 This being the time set by notice of proposal to issue and sell bonds of Local Improvement District No. 60 of the City and it being determined that no one was present for this purpose; Councilman Martin sponsored the following Resolution and moved its passage: RESOLUTION NO. 16 BY COUNCILMAN MARTIN A RESOLUTION CONFIR3410 THE SALE. ISSUANCE, PRINTING, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS OF LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 60 OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, TO THE PURCHASERS THEREOF. WHEREAS, The City of Caldwell. Idaho, on the 7th day of August, 1967, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., pursuant to due end legal notice did offer for sale the bonds of Local Improvement District No. 60 of the City of Caldwell in the principal sum of $12,812.92, and WHEREAS, Bids were received from six bidders to purchase said bonds at their principal amount with a rate of interest thereon at five per cent per annum, with the purchase money therefore being tendered with the bid, and the Mayor and Council by motion having accepted the bid of said persons as being the only and best bid therefor, and WHEREAS, Since said action of the City Council, said bonds have been printed, issued, executed and delivered to the purchasers therefor, and it appears desirable that the action of the City officials in this connection be ratified, approved and confirmed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho: Section 1. That all acts heretofore taken by the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, with respect to the issuance, printing, sale, execution and delivery of the bonds of Local Improvement District No. 60 of the Cit7 of Caldwell, Idaho, to the purchasers thereof, be and the same is hereby ratifieQ approved and confirmed. Section 2. That the number, maturity date, purchaser and amount of each of said bonds is as I - 5 6 - 10 ll 12 -15 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 -23 I 1968 1.969 1470 1970 1.971 1971 1972 1973 PURCHASER City of Caldwell City of Caldwell City of Caldwell Ben Donor Ben Doner Charlie Bourland Mary & Margaret Humphrey Mary & Margaret Humphrey $ 1,1;12.92 1,500.00I 300.00 1,200.00 600,00 600.00 1,200.00 300.00 307 BOND NO. MATURITY DATE PURCHASER AMOUNT 25 - 27 1973 Luella Hartenbower 900.00 28 - 31 1974 Luella Hartenbower 1,200.00 32 - 33 1975 Luella Hartenbower 600.00 34 - 35 1975 Blanche Waterman 60o.0o 36 - 39 1976 Blanche Waterman 1,200.00 LO - 43 1977 Blanche Waterman 1,200.00 The motion for passage was seconded by Councilman Keys. A roll call vote was called for when the following Councilmen voted in the affirmative: Banks, Harrison, Keys, Martin, Carpenter, and Davenport. Negative votes: none. Absent and not voting: none. Mayor Smith declared that Resolution No. 16 had passed. Appointment confirmed - Norman H. Higer, Volunteer Fireman The following recommendation was read from the Fire Chief, W. A. Paddock: Fire Comcaissioners, Honorable Mayor and City Council, Caldwell, Idaho Pear Sirs: I recommend that Norman H. Higer, be appointed as a volunteer on the Caldwell Fire Department. Mr. Higer is with the C. R. Higer, plumbing firm. He and his family reside at 103 W. Hazel St. His appointment will replace Mr. Vane Rusco who resigned July 31, 1967. Respectfully yours, W. A. Paddock, Fire Chief Caldwell Fire Department. Mayor Smith inquired of the Council if they wished to confirm his appointment of Norman H. Higer as a volunteer fireman. It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Keys, that the appointment of Norman H. Higer as a volunteer fireman be confirmed as recommended. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Commendation to City read - Canyon Multi- Purpose Stadium, Inc. The following letter of commendation to the city from Canyon Multi- Purpose Stadium, Inc. was read: July 31, 1967 Mayor N. E. 10 0olay° Smith City Hall Caldwell, Idaho Dear Mayor Smith: On behalf of the Canyon Multi- Purpose Stadium, Inc. I would like to command the City of Caldwell for the fine cooperation we have received in the maintenance of the facility. This cooperation has been a tremendous asset to the operation of this complex. It is this kind of support that makes one feel proud to be a citizen of Caldwell and the State of Idaho. With the continuing support of the City of Caldwell and other clubs and organizations, the Canyon Multi- Purpose Stadium Complex will continue to grow and become more of an asset to our wonderful city and state. Thank you in advance for your continued support. Sincerely yours, T. Wilbur Dakan President Application for Beer License approved - transfer of business An application for a Beer License at 207 South 9th Avenue from Brass, Inc., Roger M. Davidson, its President with address of 572 vista, in Boise was presented for the consideration of the Council. The h preaent holder of a City Beer License at this address was Michael E. McAllister d/b /a Little Meals. The application was accompanied by a lease for the term of one (1) year, commencing on Auguat 10, 1967 and endia on August 9, 1968] also a receipt from the Clerk for the required fee of $1p0.00. The following letter Pram the Chief of Police was read: 308 August 7. 1967 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From The Office of the Chief of Police Subdact: Beer License Gentleman: Mr. Roger M. Davidson, President, Brass Inc., located at 572 Vista, Boise, Idaho has made application for a bear license to operate a business at 207 South 9th Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho. I have checked into their operation in the City of Boise, Idaho and find that they have a beer license for their business at 572 vista and that they have had no problems from this establishment. They are further qualified under Section 23 -1010 of the Idaho Code. I would recommend that this license be granted. Respectfully, /S/ Charles W. Astleford Chief of Police It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the Beer License be granted to Brass Inc. as applied for. A vote was taken and the motion carried, Applications for Pool Licenses approved - Third Quarter Applications for Pool Licenses for third quarter of 1967 were presented for the consideration of the Council with the explanation that the application from Jerry Snodgrass for Little Maus was to be effect- ive August 1, 1967 and the application from Brass, Inc, was for license to be effective August 10, 1967. Pool License: Michael F. McAllister d /b /a Little Maas at 207 S. 9th - fee, $15.00 ' Roger M. Davidson, President of Brass, Inc, d /b /a Little Maus at 207 S. 9th - fee, $15.00 It was moved by Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Keys, that the applications for Pool Licenses be approved and Licenses be issued as applied for. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Mayor to attend Community Development workshop in Twin Falls Mayor Smith informed the Council that, after asking some of the Council to represent the City at the Community Development workshop to be held in Twin Falls on August 18th, he found that they had placed him on the program and he would have to attend. Report of City Sanitation Department read The monthly report from the City Sanitation Department for the month of July, 1967, was read for the consideration of the Council and ordered placed on file, Applications for Bartender Permits approved Applications for Bartender Permits from Barry Rcurick and Jeanne W. Bytes were presented 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 Hanks, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the applications for Bartender Permits be approved and that the permit's be issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Dedication of plaque and progress on tennis courts reported Mayor Smith announced the dedication of the plaque at the club house at Purple Sage Golf Course in appreciation of Mr. Wickershamts donation of the land for the golf course in 1928. He said it was planned to do this on the Labor Day Golf Tournament and it would be nice if all. the Councilman could be present. Mayor Smith also informed the Council that, as near as he could figure out, the tennis courts were In the final stages of completion - it had a green color coat on now and he thought there was another root to go on yet. He said that everytime he put pressure on the City Engineer the City Engineer put the pressure on the Contractors and they would .say, "well, well hurry but we won't guarantee it if you crowd us" so, the City Engineer would tell them "no, the City wants a guaranteed job" and so things had been in somewhat of s bind. He added that it was planned that they would be completed within the next two weeks at least. Bills for End -July It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the warrants for claims and payrolls be approved as per list and filed in the City Clerks office. Such warrants being in the totals' as follows: �J Warrant Numbers 60 thru 698, General Fund: ----- - - -- -- ---------- ------- - - - - -- $ 6,963.33 Warrant Numbers 3459 thru 390, Water & Sewer Fund: Water ------------------- - - - - -- 1,711.18 Water, capital ---------------- 382.35 Treatment Plant --------------- 281.83 General office ---------- - - - - -- 215.00 309 Warrant Numbers 609 thru 666, Special Funds: Fire -------------------- - - - -_- 1,129.04 Cemetery ------------ -- --- --- - -- 256.83 Street - ---- --- --- ----- -- -- - - - -- 9,819.38 Street, Capital ----- ----- -- - --- 5,358.37 Sanitation ------------ --- - -- --- 230.60 Sanitation Contracts ----- - - - - -- 5 Armory ----------------------- — 120.00 Irrigation ------ ---- ----- - - - - -- 406.69 L.I.D. #60 -- -- ---- -------- - - ---- 98.04 L.I.D. #61 --- --- -- -------- - - - -- 5,514.63 L.I.D. #61, Int. Financing - - - -- 6 000.0�0 71W.OS Warrant Numbers 1058 thru 1161, excepting #1058, #1059, #1060, #1061, and #1063, Y4, 0eneral Fund Payroll - July ---- ,-------- --- --- ----- -- 33,o82.95 Warrant Numbers 1162 thru 1225, including #1061, Special Funds Payroll - July --- - - -- 16,277.73 Warrant Numbers 1224 thru 1250, including #1058, #1059, #1060, and ;#1063, Water & Sewer Fund Payroll - July --------------------------- 7 l ' 6 A vote was taken and the motion carried. r It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman- Banks, that the meeting recess until 8:00 P.M. or. August 21, 1967. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting recessed at 9:10 P. M. s� �a COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUTUST 21, 1967 8:00 P. M. The Council met pursuant to recess and acknowledgement of notice in the -following form: We, the undersigned Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idah6, do hereb acknowledge notice of a Recessed Meeting of the said City Council. to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 8:00 P. M., on the 21st day of August, 1967, for tb transaction of all business ir connection with the following object: New and unfinished business. Witness our signatures this 21st day of August, 1967, or 0 V Mayor N. E. "Coley Smith presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following Councilmen answered present: Charles C. Banks, William S. Harrison, James W. "Bill" Keys, V. Jay Martin, Charles W. Carpenter, and C. A. "Chet" Davenport. Variance requested by Her. Anderson - granted Mr. Ben Anderson was recognized and informed the Council that he would like to ask permission at this time for a variance on the lot at 9th and Main for future building and the variance would be for the lack of parking at that location. He said the lot was 50 feet by 100 feet with the present building, being constructed, to be 30 by 50 feet but they would like to fill the lot, later on, with office space and he would like permission at this time to do this without the benefit of Parking on that particular lot. Mayor Smith clarified this by informing the Council that Mr. Anderson presently had a permit for construction of a building 30 feet by 50 feet, without any restrictions because it met all the requirements a far as off street parking was concerned, but he was now applying for a variance to the providing of any parking at all. He stated that the property was within the core area and the granting of a variance was pro- vided for in the code, with regards to off street parking, if the Council so desired, II After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Hanks, that Mr.