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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-04city council minutesBook 25 REGULAR MEETING September_ 4, 1934 7:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 192 The Mayor requested that everyone stand and give the fledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Carter, Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman. Absent: none. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of Aug:: + +. 21, 1934, and the Regular City Council Meeting of August 28, 1.984, and approve them as written. MOTI0N CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who caret] to discuss any item with the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (BILL, NO. 11 - DISCUSSION ON CHILD CARB LICr!QSING ORDINANCE) The Mayor stated that the first item on the Agenda under Old Business was discussion on the proposed Child Care Licensing Ordinance. The Mayor then called on Councilwoman Marcus to proceed with this discussion as she had been working on the Bill with Councilman Cowles and a group of residents interested in Child Care Facilities. Councilwoman Marcus stated that all. members of the City Council. received copies of the amender', Bill and she would go over the changes that have been made on this draft. As Councilwoman Marcus discussed the various changes, comments were made by members of the audience who were present for input on the Bill as well. as the members of the City Council. A number of changes were suggested. It was agreed that the portion on the Staff Child Ratios should be eliminated as it was too confusing and Council members emphasized the fact that they would like to keep the Bill simple. To provide for a background check and an inspection by the Fire Department were consiclered the most important requirements to be contained in the Bill.. A fee of $10.03 for a calendar year would be required. After a lengthy discussion, the Mayor read Dill No_ 11 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE IV OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL,, COUNTY OFD CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, BY ADDING TEE FOLLOWING WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 23 OF SAID TITLE IV 'RI]GARDING CEILD CARE FACILITIES: PROVIDING DE}'INITIONS; LICENSES REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL APPLICATIONS; INVPSTIGATION OF FACILITIES; STANDARD ?OR ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; ,LICENSES; INSPECTION; 10ENALTILES: --- REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDER OR PARTS THEI:EOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITII. it was then MOVED by Marcus, SECONDED b y Cowles that this be the first reacting of Dill No. 1.1 with the corrections and changes as made at t'nis time. Book 25 MOTION CARRIET"'j NMI SUSnESS Page 193 (RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT MIUNICIPAL AUDIT LETTER OF UNDERSTAODING) The Mayor stated that the first item under New Business was a Resolution to accept the Municipal Audit Letter of Understar The Resolution was read in full ',�y the Mayor as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEM DET THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND MESSURI, BATES, AND GIBBONS TO PERFORM THE MUNICIPAL AUDIT FOR T11E YEAR i983-84. BE IT RESOLVED That the ilayor and Clerk of the City of Caldwell be, and the sa hereby are, autnorized to execute that certain MUNICIPAL AUDIT -- LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and the Certified Public Accountant Firm of Massuri, Bates, and Gibbons to he completed ninety days from receipt of records. Council[ Mallea informed the City Council that the fee would be 010,800.00 which was a '-bit more than the previous year. The-re was also an additional su:n this ,,ear for the Library audit which would come to the City Council and be a , of the City audit. MOVED by Mallea, SECiCNDED by Norman that the Resolution auttorizing the execution of the ag�reanent with Yessuri , sates and Gibbons for the audit for the year 1983-S4. Rail call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Marcos, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voti-,-j: non. -a -OTION CAIREIED (RESOLUTION - LEO DENNIS AG LEASE AT AIRPORT) The 1saycr read the Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDPELL AND LEO AND VIVIAN DENNIS. BE IT RESOEV7D That the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Caldwell be, and the same I nereby are, authorized to execute that certain Lease Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell as Lessors and Leo and Vivian Dennis, as Lessee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payments required therein be authorized by the City Council, City of Caldwell. The City Engineer explained that the acreage was changed from last year from 68 acres to 64 1/2- The lease was adjusted to reflect the new acreages. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of the farm lease agreemenr with Leo Dennis. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: no Absent and not voting: none. MOTION' CARRIED (PU-BLIC HFARINC, AND PRESENTATION OF BILL N0. 18 TO AMEND 1984 BUDGET) Book 25 Page 194 The Mayor stated that the Fleeting be opened for a Public Hearing on an Ordinance to a.nend the 1984 budget. As there was no one in the audience who cared to s to this issue, he would ask for an explanation of this Bill. Councilwoman Mal 1 ea informed the City Council that the Legislature allows for only one reason to reopen a budget. This was to add monies that were not expected during that budget year. The reason for doing so at this time was to include additional monies given to the City of Caldwell. by a Grant in the amount of $320,000. The 11"layor then closed the Public Hearing and read Bill No. 18 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1658 FOR 1983 -84, THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1983, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1 584: APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES THAT ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, IN THE FORM OF A STATE BLOCK GRANT IN THE SUM OF $320,000 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Norman to dispense with the rule requiring a reading of a Bill at three separate times and that Bill No. 18 be read by title only for the one reading. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: iIallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Mallea, SrCO!4D'T by Cowles that Bill No. 18 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1680. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION OF SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY AT iHEW CITY HALL) Councilwoman Marcus addressed the City Council with regard to t1ne proposed security and fire safety at the new City Hall. It was discussed with Dennis Davis, the Building Official, and several systems have been investigated. After some discussion by City Council, it was determined that Councilwoman Narcus and Councilman Norman would work on this and bring back their proposal to the City Council. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea informed the Council that they will be asked before the new fiscal year to approve one more item concerning the budget. This will be a blanket transfer from Contingency which will require nproval from the City Council. Councilwoman Mallea also reported that she met with the representatives from Washington National Insurance Company and a recommendation will be forthcoming. Councilman Raymond state(] that he aculd like to add a member of the community at large to serve on the committee to look into wage comparisons. If any of the Council had someone they would like to suggest, he would be happy to hear their thoughts. Councilman Raymond also eXpr,-SSeCl some concern over the condition of the railroad crossings particularly at Fifth Street. He would ask the Street Department to take note of this. Another item discussed by Councilman Raymond was the Letter to the Editor that Book 25 Page 195 appeared in the paper that evening. It was suggested that erha>s the rules with regard to procedure for Public Heari be included in the notice of hearing when publish Council Cowles informed the City Council that the Historical. Commission would be meeting on September 6 in city hall. Councilwoman narcus said that she talked with the ;;wilding Official with regard to moving into the nea City Hall. Mr. Davis received estimates on the cost of having someone ado the moving when the City ;fall was completed. A decision had to made with this regard as soon as possible and the companies made aware of the move. The cheapest charge was $950.00 for work performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. lifter 4:30 p.m. , overtime charges w ould apply. The other option was to have the ,cork done Monday through Friday after 4:30 >.m. and all day Saturday which amounted to $1,340. Councilwoman Marcus stated that she would sug gest moving on Thursday and Fria'ay, after proper notice was given to the. public. This would allow time to learn the phone syste. and get organized. (,AYOR IS C ©Mil ENTS ) The Mayor reminded the City Council members of the special recognition day for lien Harward the next Thursday. He woul<s a=gain suggest that the Council members go over together and do something special. The Mayor also informed the Council that the City Engineer has put together an application for a ;rant from the Idaho Water Resources Board. Ee would like permission from the Council to forward this request. The Grant "would ''be for the study to out in a pressure irrigation system. XOV3ED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles that the application, for this Grant be submitted. MCTICN CA RRIED The Mayor read the following letter from Bob r3uizinga of till - bur - Ellis Company: G;?e will be using a product called Soil -Prep to be injected through the springier system at the Interstate interchange. The product used will be to control the potential w2 ed proble:r along the landscaped area. The chemical will have an offensive odor but will only last a few hours. This project will take a few jays and will be under proper supervision. You might Grant to advise the press and the .local radio station. The Mayor requested that the news media present at the meeting take note of this request. Councilman Carter said that it would be necessary to have the Council meet to discuss the Corner Bar. After discussion, it was decided that the Council would meet the next morning at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting would be open to the public. Councilman Carter also reported that the building for Airplane Manufacturer was almost completed. The business was already doing well. Tinere being no further business, the meeting was adjourne& at 9:15 P.M. l APPROVED AS written THIS 18th 'DAY O, September : 1984. 1 � Mayor l i,SEI IT, V uoszad[zoun.oD 961 abPd 5Z ]'[00a