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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-08-12city council minutesBook 26 Page 145 REGULAR MEETING August 12, 1935 12:00 Noorl The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. The 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 rnembers present: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no none. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to direct anything to the City Council or the Mayor at this time that was not on the prepared Agenda. As there was no one, the mayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS NEII• BUSINESS (ADOPT TENTATIVE BUDGET) Councilwoman Mallea and Councilman Carter both asked the mayor if testimony would be taken with regard to Revenue Sharing at this time. It was their feeling that if there was some one present to speak to the Revenue Sharing, they should be allowed to speak at this time. The Mayor agreed to this and stated that he would read for the benefit of the audience the work sneet that has been prepared by the City Council at this time with regard to possible Revenue Sharing projects. Included on this list was Police Department vehicles, $45,000; Fire Department air compressor and furnace, Q11,935; Fire Department foam generator, $5,600 Engineering pickup, $7,500; Park pickup and Honda, $13,000; Park roses, $2,000; 'ark lv,orkshop, $30,000; Computer, 165,000; City Hall rehab, $30,00; Jaycee Restrooms and Parking, 030,000; Sr. Citizen Building, $20,000 (match); Green Belt, $10,000 (match); Looks for the Library, $30,000; Street Department, $50,000 for storm drains; Stadium, several items, but would wait for discussion on these; GclE, Club Hou.se Matcl $75,000; Cap. imp., Training Facility, $30,000; Air Grant Match, 0100,000; Misc Construction Eon irrigation, $100,000; Treatment Plant Digester, 0100,000; Equipment replacement fund, 1100,000; Pool Cover, $9,000. The Mayor then asked if there was anyone who cared to speak to any of these items. listed under possible use of Revenue Sharing monies. Alta Williams was then recgonized and stated that they were vitally interested in the books for the - Library and have appreciated this previously. Mrs. 10iAlams further said that she would like to speak with regard to the Senior Citizen's money. They were in the process of building an addition and had hoped that this addition would cost about 02" 000. In fact, they were even told this, but the cheapest bid came in at $68,000. The Senior Citizens had the ability to build up their fund to $31,000 so the shell was built for the addition. It would take another. $37,000 to complete this and put the refrigerated unit in. A Grant was applied for, but no word was received on this as yet. The Seniors did not have the matching monies unless the Council would consider the money they have aLready used as the match. V,'ith regard to the Stadium, Mrs. Williams stated that the City Council has expressed a desire to use the Stadium for ^rore events. The only way the Stadium could be used for more events in the winter months is to have seating which would fold back against the walls. if there was this kind of seating, there Boolc 26 Page 146 could be a poured floor where you could have a game one night and a dance the next. vlith the present floor, it just ca €1't be done due to man hours needed to complete the task. L'o'th of these items were needed and both were expensive, but were needed to make this facility more versatile. Also needed was some type of air conditioning in the fieldhouse as well as an improvement in the sound system. The Stadium Commission does not feel that the facility was built to serve as an auditorium and the sound system could never be improved to allow for it to be used as an auditorium. If the Airstream Pre- Rall.ey is held in Caldwell., it will. mean a lot to Caldwell and it will. take some money to get the facility ready. She would hope that Caldwell would respond with some in hind service, just as Boise did for the Governor's Corlf.ere nce. Councilwoman Mallea asked Mrs. Pdilliams that if she had to choose one of the items ,.mentioned, which would she give preference. to. Mrs. Williams stated that her oref_erence would be to have the floor as it would make the building more versatile. Councilwoman Marcus asked Mrs. Williams how she felt about the doors at the Caldwell Library. Mrs. Willia,ns stated that the cost would be $1,000 a door and there was two doors that needed to be :lone. It was their hope that perhaps the Friends of the Library could belt: after the first of the year. The ilayor then requested that the Chairman of the ;Finance Committee present the Tentative Budc:let for possible approval. Councilman Borman said that he did appreciate members of the City Council and the Finance Committee that spent many hours butting this budget together. Each member of the City Council has a spread sheet on the total budget and expenditures proposed for this year. A copy of this tentative budget is attached to these minutes as Exhibit A. Councilman Norman noted that this was a Tentative Budget and could. be Lowered, but not raised. The total. budget proposed for this next year was $1.0,843,305.00. MOVED by Norman, SECONDED by Mallea that the Tentative Budget be approved and the Mayor to set a time for a hearing on the budget. The Mayor then asked if there was any further discussion from the members of the City Council with rec.!ard to the tentative budget. Councilwoman Mall-ea stated that she had helped with budgets for years and realized the tremendous efforts gone into the preparation. But this budget reflects a commitment of the total dollars for the City of Caldwell. She would vote Eor this budget as a tentative budget at this time, but would not vote for it as a final budget unless 'there is considerable unbudgeted revenue to be used as carryover and for operating expenses in another year until the money comes in. Councilman Cowles commented that he somewhat agreed with Councilwoman Mallea. He would vote for the Tentative Budget. Fie thought all had made an attempt to adequately address salaries for the City employees - he was not going to give figures - but he felt they had fallen far short of their responsibilities to truly address them properly. Although there had been some differences of opinion and philosophies, we most come to some total agreement for the employees and for the best interest o:E the City. if something isn't done within the next two weeks, I will also vote against the budget. Councilwoman Marcus stated that there has been a great deal of work out into this budget. She was also against the total. figure for this budget as it presently stands. She would, however, vote for the Tentative Budget for the purpose of working further on it. She did believe that the Council had to be very much aware Book 26 Page 147 of the fact that there was going to be less income in the future, including Revenue Sharing, and the City had to start being cautious now. Councilman Raymond said that he didn't have the time or opportunity to be present at all of the budget sessions, but he did know of some of the frustrations and hard work invoive6 i:i the preparation. He was not comfortable with all of the fig �ures, but the facts are that the City Council has the responsibiLity to out a budget together All can vote against it for their own reasons, but that is not what they are here for. They were here to adopt a budget for the City of Caldwell Today it was a Tentative Budget and some of the potential projects are not firm. This is all well arid good, but the Council needed to keel) in mind that when it comes down to a final vote, after the hearings, the Council has to adopt a budget. If this one is too high, they needed to talk not in generalities, but in specifics as to where it should be cut or changed. The Mlayor further said that his philosophy was that according to State Law, the budget was not the responsibi of the Administration, but was the responsibility of the City Council. The Mayor cannot set a budget; it has to be set by a Council. if it came to a tie vote, he could not vote as it was one area that was the responsibility of the Council. He would ask the City Council to eliminate any feelings of a personal nature or personalities and to arrive at a budget that will benefit the City of Caldwell. The geveral philosophy of the City has been conservative over many years and fraWoly, in some instances, it has been wry detrimental. The Mayor would ask the Council to use the money to the best benefit of the community and use it without the intent to lose any from the Revenue Sharing standpoint and have it go back to the Federal Governm.-ant and work very hard to get the budget to where the Council could all vote unanimously for its approval. Any time that a budget is presented acid the Council is not unanimous in their vote, the Council has not done their job well. The Mayor teen asked for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Norman, Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: now. MOTION CARRIED (SET PUU[,IC AFAFING FOR THE FINAL RUDGET) The Mayor then announced tbat the Public Hearing, on the budget for the upcoming year would be set for August 26, 1985. Several police officers were present at the meeting and questioned as to whether there was discussion with regard to their budget. The Mayor explained to them that the Police Chief had approached the Council with regard to increasing the salaries at the lower levels. Consideration was being given to his requests. (D I SCI UISSION ON SANCHEZ PROPER` Y) Ron Redmond, tlne City Engineer, Stated that he ask for this item to be included on the Agenia as he needed some direction from the City Council as to what the next step should be. The City nQw owned the house and the next step would be to either auction off the house and the property combined or split them up. The residual piece that was left was slightly over 3,400 square feet after the City takes the road right of way. It could be considered as a no"buildable piece of property. There was two ways to go; bid the house and the property together with a provision that the house be removed or the City could sell the house independently and sell the residual piece. Either way, the City should proceed with disposing of this property. Book 26 Page 148 The Mayor oared now the piece could be ,old when you couldn'L even get a building permit to build there. Mr. Redmond said that the adjoining property owners would probably be the only people interested in the purchase. Councilman Raymond asked if this was a private party that the City had taken the property away from for purposes of right of way, would the City force them to tear the building down or move it? or would the City allow the building to remain as long as it was riot expanded in any way. Mr. Redmond stated that the City would probably allow it to remain. Councilman Raymond then stated that he would be in favor of advertising it for auction as a unit, the land and the house. The City would then find if there was any interest in it and secondly, after meeting the legal requirement, the City could negotiate as the City did not need the property. The City would also have the option to rent the property and leave the house there. After further discussion, Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would agree with Councilman Raymond's idea of at least putting the property up for auction. Mr. Redmond stated that an appraised value would have to be established which would not be too difficult as two appraisals have been secured, Thee appraisals were made prior to taking the road right of way out so it will have to be adjusted. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Mallea that the Sanchez property be put up for auction as a unit. MOTION CARRIED (CATERING PEPMIT) The Mayor presented a Catering Permit for The Corral to cater for the Idaho Migrant Council. Membership Meeting at the College of Idaho Cafeteria Room on the 23rd of August at 7:00 a,m. to 12:00 p.m. The Police Chief has given his approval and the fee has been determined. MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Raymond that approval be given for the Catering Permit as presented. MOTION CARRIED Councilwoman Mallea reported that she attended the Rodeo Breakfast which was excellent. All seemed to have a good time and the Rodeo does start tomorrow. Councilman Raymond informed the Council that he had lunch with Al Bates with respect to the projects mentioned by Mrs. Williams. Also, Councilman Raymond stated that lie had lunch with Sheriff Anderson with respect to 9 -1 -1 and the possibility of centralized dispatch. He reminded the City Council that they were all invited to an event at the Rodeo Grounds that evening. Councilman Cowles informed the Mayor and Council that Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m., they would be getting together for the C'iremen.'s negotiations on their contract. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor reported that he participated in the Rodeo parade and it was bigger than any they have ever hae. lie won second prize. Councilman Cowles commented on how well the Street Department cleaned the streets after U" Parade. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Book 26 APPROVED AS written August . 1935. 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