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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-06city council minutesBook 13 REGULAR MEETING September 6, 1994 7:30 p.m. Pursuant to Idaho State Code, Section 67 -2345, an Executive Session was called to order by the Mayor at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering and advising its legal representatives regarding pending litigation. The Roll was called with the following members present: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Absent: none. After discussion, the Executive Session was adjourned at 7:15 p.m The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor winder. The Mayor recognized Brendon Fackrell and Lynn Gurney. They were both Scouts and here to work on a Communications Merit Badge. Mayor Winder requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and asked the two Scouts to please lead them in the Pledge. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Absent: none. (ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA) Since there were no additions or deletions to the Agenda, the Mayor requested a motion from Council to proceed with the Agenda as presented. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carpenter to accept the Agenda as presented. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) Mayor Winder commented that in reading the local paper that evening, it sounded as if there was a public hearing on the budget scheduled at this time. The hearing was held two weeks ago, but if anyone was here and wanting to speak about the budget, they were welcome to do so during Audience Participation. No one in the audience requested time to testify. CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor presented the following items to the City Council for their consideration: 1. Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 15, 1994, and the Special City Council Meeting of August 22, 1994, and approve as written; 2. Accept the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission Meeting of August 25, 1994; the Community Services Advisory Board Meeting of August 3, 1994; the Golf Board Meeting of August 10, 1994; the Caldwell Senior Citizen's Center Commission Meeting of July 18, 1994; 3. Direct Staff to initiate the annexation process for property located at the northwest corner of Montana Page 213 Book 35 Page 21!x. Avenue and Homedale Road and schedule Comprehensive Plan land use designation and Zone Change hearings before the Plan -ing and. Zoning Commission; Authorize Staff to prccec-d with Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 1995 Certified Local Government Grant Application with the State Historic Preservation Office; 5. Held the second reading of Bill No. 31 regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance with regard to variance procedures which was read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF TITLE VI, CHAPTER 4, OF =E MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWEIL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, PER-'AINING TO VARIANCE PROCEDURES: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESMUTIONS, ORDERS AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT IIEREWITH. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins to accept the Consent Calendar as presented by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, Houchins, and Earl. Those voting r•.o: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS (BILL PTO. 32 - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR 1994 -95) Mayor !�.nder stated that the first item under New Business was adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance for 1994 -95. However, there were several items that needed to be addressed before consideration of the Ordinance. Two memos were included in the Council's packe',; one from Jim Reames dealing with safety boots and the Mayor presented them with a memo dealing with three policies that Council needed to consider. The Mayor reviewed his memo stating that under the Uniform Allowance, Police, Fire, rater and Street Departments retain their uniform allowances. All others were eliminated. However, the Staffs of -he Events Center and Recreation, including the Municipal Swimming Pool, will be provided with necessary shirts, jackets, etc. for use while on duty, but which remain City property rather than employee's personal property. The next item reviewed by the Mayor was furniture and fixtures. All purchase orders for these items will be approved by the Mayor's Office before a purchase can be made. Used furniture would be purchased except when a. specific item was not available. With regard to safety boots, there were two epti_cns which seem to be acceptable to some members of the City Council. They were as follows: a) Employees who need saf ^ty lncnts will pay for therm as a condition of employment. The City may buy them for the employee and then be reimbursed out of the employee's earnings within So days. b) A one time amount of $100 will be applied to the purchase of the first pair of safety boots for each employee after the adoption of this policy. Another option was to allow the Department Head to authorize the purchase of safety boots from Department funds only when the boots were actually necessary. Department employees who do not perform duties which expose them to risk of foot injury will not receive any Department funds. Book 35 Mayor Winder further stated that the total reductions as suggested by Councilman Houchins and Councilwoman Earl were $56,684. In addition, $17,000 was moved to Contingency in the Treatment Plant Budget and $1,500 was transferred from the Fire Department to General Services for advertising. At the conclusion of his comments, the Mayor requested that the Council Members consider action on whatever they felt would be appropriate regarding the mentioned policies. Councilman Raymond stated that he personally had preference for the Uniform Allowance to allow the one time amount of $100 for the first pair of safety boots, but it should be understood that this was only if absolutely necessary for the position and the Department Head approves as being such. Councilman Houchins commented that he would agree with Option B which was a one time amount of $100 applied to the purchase of the first pair of safety boots for each employee and incorporate this with the following statement. This would place the responsibility on the shoulders of the Department Head to come forward and make • decision as to how many people he has who actually do • job that qualifies them for that need. Mr. Houchins felt both could be combined into one formal statement. Councilwoman Earl added that if this was the option chosen by Council, she would suggest that the Department Head prepare a list of which positions require safety boots. This would eliminate pressure later on. Councilwoman Carpenter further said that if this was the option, it would apply only to new people hired. Those employed now, who have received money for safety boots would not be eligible a second time. The Mayor asked Council if they supported the $100 being applied to the purchase of the first pair of safety boots for each employee after adoption of this policy whether part time or full time and if they have already received that allowance once, they do not receive it again and with the Department Head determining which positions require safety boots. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins that the Uniform Allowance Policy including the safety boots as discussed at this time be adopted. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Earl to adopt the policy - regarding furniture and fixtures as presented by the Mayor's Office. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Winder read Bill No. 32 by title only as follows: Page 215 AN ORDINANCE, TO BE TERMED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE," APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND DEEMED NECESSARY TO DEFRAY ALL EXPENSES AND Book 35 LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, FOR THE FISCAL, YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1994, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, FOR ALL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Nancolas was recognized and stated that after discussing this idea with Members of the Council, the City Attorney, and the Finance Officer, he would like to present an idea for consideration. Mr. Nancolas further saic, that he felt it was admirable that Councilman Houc'�i.ns and Ccuncilwoman Earl have identified expenses that cc.,.ld be eliminated. The City's infrastructure was probably twenty years behind times. Because of this, he wo like to ask Council if they would consider taking a portion of the monies saved or all of it and apply to the sidewalk L.I.D. to be divided equal.1W between downtcwya..- and residential. After a great deal of discussion, it was agreed by Members of Lhe City Council to add the $50,000 for sidewalk improvements including residential as well as the downtown area. Bill No. 32, as amended to include the added $50,000, was presented by the Mayor as follows: AN ORDINANCE, TO BE TERMED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE,: APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND DEEMED NECESSARY TO DEFRAY ALL EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL•, IDAHO, FOR THE FISCAL, YEAR C::OMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1994, AND END.T_ZTG SEPTEMBI;P 30, 1995, FOR ALL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL, PU- -=SES: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 117HEREAS, Pursuant to Section 50 -1002, Idaho Code, the Ci..-y of Caldwell has prepared a budget and has tentati approved the estimated revenues and er:cenditL2:.:es for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 19D4, and ending September 30, 1995; and i V17REAS, On Monday, August 22, 1994, pursuant to Section 50 -1002, Idaho Code, the City of Caldwell_ held a public hearing at the Council Chambers, at the City Hall, Caid�rell, Idaho, on the proposed budget and considered public comment on the services, expenditures and revenues planned for 1994 -95; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 50 -1003, Idaho Code, the City of Caldwell is required to pass an annual appropriation ordinance prior to the commencement of each fiscal year. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDW7 -LL, IDAHO: Section 1. That the suwa of money, or as much t11.ereof as may be authorized by law, needed, or deemed necessary to defray all expenses and liabilities of the City of Caldwell, as set forth in Exhibit " A " which is annexed hereto and by reference made a. part of this Ordinance ;av, and the same, arc hereby appropriated for the general and special municipal and cor_p_orate purposes and objects of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, for the fiscal year commencing Cctober 1., 1994, and ending September 30, 1995, Page 216 Section 2. That the summary of monies appropriated pursuant to the budget prepa and approved by the Council, by which to pay and defray all necessary expenses and liabilities for general and special municipal and corporate purposes is as follows: Book 35 Page 217 $ 3,463,591 Appropriated from the tax authorized to be levied upon all corporate property for general corporate purposes. $ 11,995,708 Appropriated from sources other than taxation, based upon estimated receipt from various sources and fund balance. $ 15, 459, 299 T o t a l A m o u n t Appropriated. Section 3_ That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication. EXHIBIT A EXPENDITURES: FUND BUDGET GENERAL FUND 5,212,234 LIBRARY FUND 529,750 STREET FUND 2,163,970 AIRPORT FUND 938,968 RECREATION FUND 271,390 LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND 501,250 CEMETERY FUND 216,961 CEMETERY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 10 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE 39,000 H.U.D. FUND 76,520 DEBT SERVICE 149,008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 195,436 GOLF FUND 590,701 WATER FUND 1,222,717 SEWER FUND 1,534,476 SANITATION FUND 1,101,300 STREET LIGHTING FUND 149,376 INTERNAL SERVICE FUND 0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND 509,566 EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSURANCE FUND 55,666 TOTAL ALL FUNDS EXPENDITURES 15,459,299 REVENUES FY 95 PROPOSED REVENUES PROPERTY TAX REVENUES GENERAL FUND 2,224,312 LIBRARY FUND 260,000 STREET FUND 467,391 AIRPORT FUND 38,000 RECREATION FUND 152,328 LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND 127,100 CEMETERY FUND 40,060 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 154,400 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 3,463,591 ALL OTHER REVENUE GENERAL FUND 2,687,922 LIBRARY FUND 269,750 STREET FUND 1,920,281 AIRPORT FUND 833,215 RECREATION FUND 147,300 LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND 12,500 CEMETERY FUND 112,925 CEMETERY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 6,500 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE 32,000 H.U.D. FUND 9,300 Book 35 DEBT SERVICE 123,453 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 53,600 GOLF FUND 562,900 WATER FUND 1,458,556 SEWER. F,ND 2_978,145 SANITATION FUND 1,101,300 STREET LIGHTING FUND 150,064 INTERNAL SERVICE FUND O EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR FUND 560,786 EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSUR FUND 55,666 TOTAL ALL FUNDS - OTHER REVENUES 12,076,163 TOTAL USE OF PRIOR YEAR SAVINGS 0 TOTAL ALL FU=S REVENUE 15,539,754 MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Carpenter that the normal three reeding process be waived and pass Bill No- 32 on the first reading_ Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Earl. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Carpenter that Bill No_ 32 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 2045 with the figures in Section 2 reading $3,463,591, $11,995,703 and $15,459,299. Roll cap_'_ vote. Those voting yes: Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Earl. Those vot -4n.g no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (BILL NO, 33 - ESTABLISH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND) Page 218 Mayor Winder read Bill No. 33 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTA.BLISHIN'G A "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND" LINDEN THE PROVISION OF 50 -236 OF T IDAHO CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARK FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND POLICE, FIRE, AND PARR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL, SAID CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50 -1014 OF THE IDAHO CODE IN RESPECT TO THE TRANSFER OF UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN SAID FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SAID CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. MOVED by Carpenter, SECONDED by Earl to waive the rule requiring that a bill be read at three separate times and that it be read in full for one reading. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, and Lang<a.r.. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Carpenter, SECONDED by Earl that Bill No. 33 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 2096. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, and Langan. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOT CARRIED (REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO H.U.D. FUNDS AND DESIGNATION OF .FUND BALANCE) Book 35 The Mayor explained that this request was because amounts budgeted to be spent on A.D.A. projects during 1993 -94 remain unspent to date, and because this amount was not rebudgeted for 1994 -95, a portion of the H.U.D. budget needs to be designated for A.D.A. use. The cash needed for these projects still exists within the Capital Improvements Fund_ A motion is needed to transfer this cash to the H.U.D. Fund. MOVED Raymond, SECONDED by Langan to approve the transfer of $30,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund to the H.U.D. Rehab Fund, and designation of this $30,000 for A.D.A. improvement projects during the 1994 -95 fiscal year; any portion of this designated $30,000 unspent as of September 30, 1995, will be returned to the Capital Improvements Fund at that time. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Page 219 (REQUEST DISTRIBUTION OF INTERNAL SERVICES DEFICIT AMONG VARIOUS FUNDS (TRAN'SF'ER OF FUNDS)) Mayor Winder stated that on September 30, 1994, the Internal Services Fund will be closed. There will be a cash deficit in this fund at that time, probably $100,000 or greater. We are proposing the following allocation of this deficit based upon use of Internal Services: General Fund 32.3% Street Fund 48.7% Airport Fund 3.7% Golf Fund 2.7% Water Fund 9.7% Sewer Fund 2.9% Council approval was required to transfer cash from one fund to another. MOVED by Earl, SECONDED by Houchins to approve to transfer cash from one fund to another as indicated by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, Houchins, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (SELECTION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW) Mayor Winder advised Council that the Finance Committee has reviewed proposals from West One Bank and First Security Bank for financial consulting services. These services will assist the City in its preparation for judicial review and confirmation, and the process of bonding or preparation of certificates of participation to fund the project. The Resolution authorizing execution of the Agreement was read by the Mayor as follows: RESOLU'T'ION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND FIRST SECURITY BANK. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Caldwell, be and the same hereby are authorized to execute that certain Agreement for a Financial Advisor attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and First Security Bank for the purpose of the Golf irrigation Book 35 Page 220 sprinkler system Judicial review and confirmation process. MOVED by Carpenter, SECONDED by Earl to pass the Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with First Security Bank. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, and Langan. Those voting no: nor -s— Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (SELEC'T'ION OF PRIMARY .BANKING INSTITUTION) Councilwoman Carpenter reported that the Finance Committee reviewed proposals for banking services from five different financial institutions in Caldwell. The proposals were fairly equal._ The City has been with West One Sank, they were extremely convenient, their services are equal or superior to any other offer. Their rate was a little better on investments. It was the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve an agreement with them. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins to accept the recommendation to approve the agreement with West One Dank as the City's primary banking institution. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absc - and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RECEIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. 93 -1 AND SET PROTEST HEARING) The City Engineer, Gordon Law, was recognized by the Mayor and presented the background information on this item. Mr. Law stated that L.I.D. 93 -1 was formed. by Ordinance No. 1989 passed on May 17, 1993. This Voluntary L.I.D. was for the construction of new anal. replacement concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter. Construction was now complete and the Assessment Roll and Engineer's Report have been prepared for filing in the Office of the City Clerk. The request tonight was for the Council to accept the Assessment Roll for filing. Th.e date for the Public Hearing has been set for September 19, 1994_ The City Council must set the interest rates on September =9, 1994, in accordance with prevailing bond rules. A ten (10) year repayment schedule will be develotied and each improvement district resident will be notified by letter of the upcoming public hearing. Mr. Laver further_ informed Council that there were some changes in the n_lmbers contained. in the report submitted to Council. On ;gage two of their packet, the number $159,461.98 should be changed to $155,888.12. On the next page, two numbers need to be changed. The $227,479.72 to $224,905.86 and again, the $159,461.98 to $155,888.12. The procedures from this point were to advertise for the protest hearing which has already been published. Action at this time was to accept the Assessment Roll and placed in the Office of the City Clerk for any interested citizen to review. Councilman Nancolas asked the City Attorney if it would be appropriate for him to abstain since he was a participant in the L.I.D. Mr. Gigray indicated that it would be appropriate. Book 35 MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Houchins to acknowledge receipt of the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 93 -1 and that it be filed in the Office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Abstain. Nancolas. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR SIDEWALK L.I.D.) Gordon Law, the City Engineer, explained to the City Council that this was a re- authorization for a new L.I.D. The recommended action at this time for the City Council was to pass the Resolution of Intention which was part of the documents included in the Council's packets and in addition, set a date of September 19, 1994 for the formal protest hearing. Mr. Law further informed Council that this was a voluntary L.I.D. In considering the Resolution, he asked that the $200,000 in the body of the Resolution be changed to $300,000. Mayor Winder read the Resolution of Intent by title only as follows: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, TO CONSTRUCT CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVE APPROACHES AND SIDEWALKS WITHIN SAID CITY; TO CREATE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 94 -4 FOR CALDWELL, IDAHO, A VOLUNTARY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING SAID IMPROVEMENTS BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED AND ASSESSED UPON THE PROPERTY BENEFITED BY SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; DECLARING SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO BE FURTHER AND ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS; STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE KIND OF CHARACTER THEREOF; FIXING A TIME IN WHICH PROTESTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OR THE CREATION OF SUCH DISTRICT MAY BE FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; FIXING A TIME WHEN SUCH PROTESTS SHALL BE HEARD AND CONSIDERED BY THE COUNCIL; AND DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF TO BE GIVEN. MOVED by Houchins, SECONDED by Nancolas to pass the Resolution of Intent for L.I.D. 94 -4 with the amendment to the estimated cost as indicated by the City Engineer. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Houchins, Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, and Carpenter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR TREE L.I.D.) Mr. Law explained that this L.I.D. was for removal of dead, dying, diseased and hazardous trees in the City of Caldwell. Over the last 10 years, many of the large old trees in Caldwell have been infected with disease and damaged by insects. This includes Dutch Elm Disease and heavy Elm Leaf Beetle infestations. Larger trees have pushed up sidewalks and made it dangerous for citizens. The City will pay for 300 of the cost of removal on rights of way and homeowners pay the other 700. Homeowners may have trees removed on private property, but will be required to pay 1000 of the cost. There was some discussion among Council with regard to replanting. It was agreed that an educational campaign should be instigated to encourage citizens to replace trees. Page 221 Book 35 Page 222 The Resolution was read by the Mayor as follows: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ' CITY OF CALDi ^?ELL, IDAHO, TO REMOVE DEAD, DYING, DISEASED, OR HAZARDOUS TREES WITHIN SAID CITY; TO CREATE LOCAL I "vT?ROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 94 -2 FOR CALDWELL, IDAHO, FOR THE PTJRPOSE OF MAKING SAID IMPROVEMENTS BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED AND ASSESSED UPON THE PROPERTY BENE1-TTED T21 SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; DECLARING SAID IMPROVEMENTS TO BE FURTHER AND ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE KIND OF CHAR:�CTER THEREOF; FIXING 1-a TIME IN WHICH PROTESTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED MPROVEMENTS OR THE CREATTON OF SUCH DISTRICT MAY BE FILED IN TFIE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; FIXING A TIME WHEN SUCH PROTESTS SHALL 3E HEARD A'•D CONSIDERED BY THE COUNCIL; AND DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF TO BE GIVEN. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carpenter to pass the Resolution of Intent for L.I.D. 94 -2 for tree removal. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Heuchins. 'Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Raymond asked that Elroy Huff, the City Forester, be directed to bring North a plan for encouraging the replant of trees where trees have been removed a�..d other: areas appropriate even to include an L.I.D. if needed. (RESOLUTION OF INTENT - CHFRRY STREET SEWER L.I.D.) The City Engineer_ explained that L.I.D. 94 -3 was for a sewer line to serve twenty --two homes on Cherry between South Georga.a. and South Indiana. Of the twenty -two properties, fourteen have signed up for a total of sixty - three percent so this could qualify for L.T__D, by petition. Again, the same steps for this proposed L.I.D. which were ro pass the Resolution of Intent to form the L.I.D. and set September 19th as the time for the formal protest hearina. This could he different in that there were eight properties who have not voluntarily signed up for the L.I.D. The Mayor said that tl,.e Resolution simply stated that it was a Resolution of Intention: Sewer Improvements in Cherry Street, between South Georgia and South Indiana, L.I.D. 94­3. MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Earl to pass the Resolution of Intent for L.I.D. 94 -3. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Earl. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTIONS TO INCREASE FEES FOR WATER, SEWER, AND STREET LIGHTING) Mayor Winder stated that the next item before the City Council was to consider an increase in fees for water, sewe,_, and street lighting. The City Engineer informed Council that two of the fees under consideration for an increase exceeded the one hundred and five percent noted in State Code that have to be advertised. Mr. Law further said that every crie of Book 35 the increases was at least 3.71 or 3.81 to account for Consumer Price Index increase in the Boise Valley since June of last year. The two that will be greater than one hundred and five percent as designated in State Law were the water user fee and the sewer user fee. The other four could be legally passed tonight if Council desired to do so. The other two would need to wait at least two weeks. After considerable discussion, the Council agreed to postpone all of the Resolutions increasing fees until the next City Council Meeting. Mr. Law requested that Council adopt the following Resolution: WHEREAS, The City of Caldwell, Idaho, has determined there is a need to increase sewer, water and street lighting fees; and WHEREAS, The amount of said increase will exceed five percent of the present fees in certain instances; and WHEREAS, the Idaho State code Title 63 Section 2224A specifies certain procedures for implementing fee increases when said increases exceed five percent of the existing fees: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the staff of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, is hereby directed to comply with said Section 2224A by giving public notice of said City's intent to raise sewer and water fees at the Regular Council Meeting the nineteenth day of September, 1994. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Earl that the Resolution be passed as read by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Earl, Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, and Houchins. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Earl to table consideration of the Resolutions to increase rates until the next Regular City Council Meeting on September 19th. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Earl. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAL REPORT) Councilwoman Carpenter reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed and approved current accounts payable in the amount of $587,105.05 and a payroll of $121,292.78 for the period ended August 31, 1994. MOVED by Carpenter, SECONDED by Earl that accounts payable in the amount of $587,105.05 represented by checks number 38340 through 38631 and payroll for the amount of $121,292.78 represented by checks number 49586 through 49816 be accepted, payment approved, and the vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, Earl, Houchins, and Langan. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Page 223 Book 35 Councilwoman Carpenter reported that the Historic Preservation Commission met and there was a movement to put the depot on the National Historic Register, the Commission has expressed some interest in being the City agency which takes care of the Depot, and she reminded Council of the tour at the Airport an Thursday. Councilman Raymond stated that he met with the County Commissioners with regard to Expo Idaho and discussed . their support of the project. A Resolution would he presented tc Council. in the near future indicating their support. Page 224 Councilwoman Earl. informed Council that she attended the Expo Idaho meeting, thanked everyone involved in the budget process. Councilman Nancolas also expressed his thanks for the work that was done on the budget. Councilman Langan commented on a recent article in the newspaper about the local Police Athletic League and expressed his support of this project. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) Mayor winder commented on Nampa' s Field of Dreams and how it would benefit the entire County, the fact that a Tara Force was formed to increase public awareness regarding cleaning up the community, Mr. Reames attended a Seminar sponsored by the Department of Commerce with regard to writing grants, and the Mayor attended Boise State University Event encouraging ad -alt education; The Mayor also noted that an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho State Code, Section. 67 -2345, the City Council will meet again in an Executive Session from 6:30 p.m_ to 7:15 p.rn. on September 19, 1994, for the purpose of considerirg and advising its :Legal representatives regarding pending - litigation. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Nancolas, SECONDED by Langan that since there was no further business, the Regular City Council Meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Roll call.. vote. Those voting yes: Nancolas, Langan, Carpenter, Houchins, Raymond, and Earl. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS Y THIS 19th DAY OF September 199, . Councilperson Ccunc: hers n �C''o.uiicrlpe� ATTEST: � G7 � -A. 0ar� City Clerk