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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-10-02city council minutes333 --------------------------- W arrant Numbers 751 tiro 811, Special Funds. Fire -- --------------------------- - $ 385.09 Cemetery -- --- ---- -- --------- - - ---- 216.84 _ street -- -- --- ------------ --- -- - --- 1 Street, Capital ------------- - - - - -- 4,971.37 Sanitation ------------------ - - - - -- 92.50 Sanitation, Contract -------- - - - - -- 446.34 Irrigation --- ----------- ---- - - - - -- 211.28 Cemetery Sinking ------ ------ -- - - -- 7.42 I $ 14,427.17 A vote was taken and the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council; it was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the meeting adjourn. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. i4. c'n 4 - - Y u City Ce k COUNCIL C HAMBERS OCTOBER 2, 1967 8:00 P. M. The regular monthly meeting of the City Council met in the Council Chambers of the City Nall with Mayor N. Z. "Coley" Smith presiding. Upon Roll Call, tha following Councilmen answered present: Charles C. Banks, William S. Darrison, James W. "Bill" Keys, V. Jay :lartin, Charles W. Carpenter, and C. A. "Chet" Davenport. Request for City to take over Golden Gate Irrigation District Mr. Wayne Davis, Attorney, accompanied by Mr. Charles Basey and Mr. Ralph Colvard, Directors of the Golden Gate Irrigation District, were recognized at this time. Mr. Davis stated that they were present to ask the City of Caldwell to take over the Golden Gate r'^ Irrigation District and said that it was his understanding that the City Engineer was to have inspected the system; that the District was solvent but it was thought that the City could offer better services to the people of the District and perhaps at a better cost and this would be a step forward in getting all of the i citizens of Caldwell under one program. So, Mr. Davis said, they were offering to turn the system over to Ithe City and they would like to know as soon as possible in order that they could act accordingly. In answer to the question, they stated that all the bills were paid excepting for the ditchrider for the last one half of this month and there was about $350.00 in the flank; they had a few delinquent accounts but didn't know just how many although they didn't think probably there were over four or five that were past a year old. Mayor Smith stated, for information to those present, that the Council nad under advisement the intention to allow for an expansion of the City °s irrigation district; not for the.purpose of taking over the Golden Gate District but for the purpose of expanding into another area, and this possibly would allow the Council to move on this request although the Engineering Department had not come up with a fall recommend- ation to the Council. In answer to the question, City Engineer Mel Lewis stated that he just hadn't had a chance to look 4 Ilat the system beyond what he had done in the spring. He said that from the several things he did observe, the City wasn't going to be able to operate the system on the same amount of money as they had and as examples, pointed out that the City paid their ditchriders more and the City provided their ditchridera ' transportation, where Golden Gate didn't so there would be some cash outlay to begin with in order to get it started. Mr. Lewis stated further that he didn't know where the water rights were or what rights they had; he didn't know what agreements they had with the Pioneer Irrigation District and these should be looked into Also, in answer to the question, Mr. Lewis stated that he didn't know how soon his staff could gat to it - �i 3 34 he pointed out that he didn't even know how many accounts they had and suggested that perhaps the Golden Irrigation District could get the necessary information to the City. He pointed out some of the physical 1I problems he had noted and said that the other thing he saw was that the City would have to have the under- standing with those people that when they did pipe the sections that are now piped and probably would not hold water, they would have to take care of their own problems - in other words, if the pipe had been put in and not banded, then is pressur_aed and won't hold, someone has to put up the money to redo those lines. He said there could be a lot of these and they would be all right until pressure gets on the line and then the persona wouldn't feel it was their responsability to band the pipe. Mr. Basey and Mr. Colvard stated that they knew some persons in past years had pat in irrigation pipe without the knowledge of the Irrigation District and without banding but they didn't think there was to much of this; that the pipe they had put in during recent years had been banded. The City Engineer stated that what he was saying was, that if they could figure out a way to differentually assess the area from the City's present district to take care of these problems as they come along, he thought it would be fine but he hadn't been able to determine hots you can do this. Mr. Davis commented in that the Golden Gate Irrigation District was like any other small business now in that they didn't have buying power on a large scale and there were other advantages the City would have; that they weren't trying to trade a white elephant but the people were sincere and honest in believing the system could give better service if operated with the City's irrigation system; that the system was paying it way and probably could continue to do so. I_ Nr. Sassy commented on the Insurance carried by the District, the Secretary and Treasurer's salary,' the yearly elections and other items which could save money to the District if operated by the City. In answer to the question, he stated that their income and expenditures were around $7,000.00 a year in round figures; and the only operation they had with the Pioneer Irrigation District was in demossing the ditches. Councilman Harrison stated that it looked to him like there certainly were a lot of problems connected with the operation and in taking the systen over but it was going to be in the City's lap sooner or later and he thought the sonner they got on with solving the problems, the better off they were going to be. The City Engineer commented that there were things Golden Gate could do; they could count their lots and their acreages and give the City an exact amount because he didn't have time to do this, and then he�� could apply the City's rates ir_ order to know what this would yield; they could give the City a statement of a delinquent accounts and an itemized accounting of their expenses and then, he could draw up a budget of what he thought it would cost the City to operate the system and the Council would then have something to look at. Mr. Davie stated that they could do this and it was then agreed that, if this information was fur- nished by the Golden Gate Irrigation District to the City �nginser, the Council would try to come up with a firm answer to their request. Bill No. 19 - Ordinance Nc. 1109 Councilman Keys introduced Bill No. 19, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE TO ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF CALOWELL, IDAHO, THAT IT IS THE INTENTION' OF THE CITY OF CAUMLL TO SELL A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY C'A'NED BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL CONTAINING 2.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, T04N3HIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDI4N, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE, WHICH SMLE WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 245, 2h7 AND 249 OF CHAPTER 429 OF THE 1967 IDAHO SESSION IAWS, AND SECTION 246 OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE FIRST MRAORDZARY SESSION OF THE 1967 IDAHO SESSION LAWS. which was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of Bill No. 19. It was moved by. Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the rules requiring the reading of a Bill on three 1 separate days be suspended and that Bill No. 19 be read the second time by title and the third time in full, II 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 Clerk to read Bill 'To. 19 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 Keys, seconded by Councilman Banks, that Bill No. 19 pass. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on i 335 the above motion which resulted as follows: Those voting in the affirmative were: Banks, Harrison, Heys, Martin, Carpenter, and Davenport. Negative votes- none. Absent and not voting: none. Thereupon, the Mayor declared that Bill No. 19 had passed and the Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and approved the Bill and the Clark duly signed and attested the same which became Ordinance No. 1109. The Mayor directed the Clerk to make proper entry of the same and to cause Ordinance No. 1109 to be published in the News- Tribune, the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, Idaho. Property not used for public purpose It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the property described in Ordinance No. 1109 is not used for public purpose and is available for sale. A vote was taken and the motio carried. Execution of 99 year lease authorized Mayor Smith then addressed the Council concerning the terms of a 99 year lease on this property with the Kit Manufacturing Company for the purpose of enabling them to begin construction and said that sine the property must be sold at auction, they could make the auction sale subject to the lease which would be cancellable to the successful bidder or if they gave Kit Manufacturing Company a 99 year lease, it would be still in force and affect unless some sort of cancellable clause was placed with it. In answer to the question, Assistant City Attorney Donald Downen advised the Council in that if someone bid more for the property than the Kit Manufacturing Company, they would have to purchase the property subject to the lease and if Kit Manufacturing Company purchased the property, the lease would auto- matically cancel itself by virtue of the deed. He said that it wouldn't even have to be stated in the lease but would be a matter of law and would merge into the deed. Mayor Smith stated then that the lease would be based upon the same texas as the lease now in force and affect with the Kit Manufacturing Company excepting for the term of lease and for the description of property, and would supercede the lease they now have. It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Martin, that a 99 year lease be drawn up for immediate execution and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said lease on behalf of the City of Caldwell. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Bill No. 20 - ordinance No. 1110 Councilman Keys introduced Bill No. 20, entitled; AN OMIDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CAIU"LL, IDAHO, CREATING AMID ESTABI.IShING AN AIRPORT COMMISSION, AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, VACANCIES, COMPENSATION, ORGANIZATION, RULES, MEETINGS, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES. which was read for the first time and the Council proceeded to consideration of Bill No. 20. It was moved b Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the rules requirirg the reading of a Bill on three separate days be suspended and that Bill No. 20 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 Clerk to read Bill No. 20 the second time by title and the third time in full, section by section. The Clerk rear: the Bill as directed. It was moved by Councilman Keys, seconded by Councilman Banks, that Bill No. 20 pass. The Mayor directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion which resulted as fellowsx 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. 20 had passed and the Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and approved the Bill and the Clark duly signed and attested the same which became Ordinance No. 1110. The Mayor directed the Clerk to make proper entry of the same and to cause Ordinance No. 1110 to r be published in the News- Tribune, the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, Idaho Appointments made and confirmed - Airport Commission Mayor Smith then made the following appointments to the Airport Commission: Bill Keys, Councilman; 'Rosalyn Barry, two year term; Charles Shaffer, two year term; Gilbert Davis, four year term; and Doran Bevel four year term. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Harrison, that the appointments to the ,Airport Commission be approved. A vote was taken and the motion carried. 336 Mayor Smith informed the Council that there was a great deal of preliminary work that was going to have to be done on irrigation district assessments and said that, in checking with the City Treasurer today, he had found that the Irrigation Department was running approximately $3,000.00 behind and therefore he would like to recommend to the Council that they raise the irrigation rates in the Caldwell Irrigation District by 10%; that althought this would need to be done in setting the rates after the first of the year, he would lik: to have a motion in the minutes that this was the intent in order for the preliminary work to be done without the necessity of hiring extra help. He said that a 10% raise should amount to about $3,500.00 a year. Councilman Davenport referred to the consideration of bringing the Golden Gate Irrigation District into the boundaries of the Caldwell Irrigation District and that this could come before the next meeting of the Council. He then inquired of any possibility, when considering the Golden date Irrigation District, that a 10% increase might not be sufficient. It was thought that a differentual assessment might not be possible and difficult to justify. After some further discussion, it was decided to lay the matter over until the meeting on October 16, 1967. Drilling of well - Caldwell Unlimited Mayor Smith informed the Council of a matter in which he said he wasn't sure where they were legally but he had discussed with Caldwell Unlimited that, if they would drill a well under the City's Engineering Department and City specifications and including the main line extensions which would amount totally to about $45,000.00; that the city then contract to take it over and pay for it over a five year period. He stated that this fits with the capital improvement program in the domestic water and sewer system but they were finding that, if they do this with Caldwell Unlimited and they take it to the bank, the bank does not give the advantage of the tax exempt status and were talking about 7% interest. The Mayor added that the City Attorney was to give an opinion as to whether the Council could commit the city to a five year contract or lease option and, if so, it could save about 2% in interest. Extension of Blaine Street as one -way to Seventh Avenue Mayor Smith then referred to the previous discussion of the possibility of the extension of Blaine Street as a one -way street into the Seventh Avenue intersection and read the following letter from the Chief Hof Police: October 2, 1967 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: The Office of the Chief of Police Subject: Extension of Blaine Street one way to 7th Avenue Gentlemen: I would make the following recomendations in the conversion of Blaine Street to 7th Avenue one -way West bound. 1. All parking on Blaine Street parallel parking only. 2.. Flashing Beacons (Caution Lights) at the intersections of 9th Avenue and 7th Avenue along with the use of stop signs for the North and South bound traffic. 3. Traffic Signal at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Cleveland Street. 4. No parking at any time on the West side of 7th Avenue between Blaine Street and Cleveland Street. 5. Speed Limit in this area to be twenty (20) miles per hour. Estimated cost of Flashing Beacons: $117.35 each. Estimated cost of Signal Light: $345.00. Estimated cost of traffic signs: $65.00 j I do not have the estimated figures for the poles that would be required to string the flashing beacons and the traffic signal on, however, I believe that a conservative figure would be approximately $2,000.00. Respectfully, /S/ Charles W. Astleford Chief of Police The City Engineer reported that he had talked to the State's traffic people but with the thought ofl, putting Blaine Street from Tenth to Seventh Avenues on the State's system and with Cleveland Boulevard also being made one -way correspondingly. He said that, or Seventh Avenue and Cleveland Blvd, the City couldn't 337 IF I put up a traffic light under their agreement with the State unless it was warranted by the State and, if so, the city was obligated to pay 50%; that he would imagine the total installation cost there would be somewhere around $5,000.00. He also commented in that the State contends that traffic at Fifth Avenue and Cleveland Boulevard does not warrant a traffic light. Mayor Smith stated that this would need to be a consideration in next year's budget as they were probably talking about an approximate expenditure of $5,000.00 for the city but it could be decided now if the Council wished to make the change. Councilman Harrison inquired if they couldn't go ahead and make the change in parallel parking be- tween Seventh and Nineth Avenues now without waiting for the traffic signals in that he thought this would eliminate some of the problems. Councilman Martin commented on the eventual result and status of a signal at Seventh Avenue and Cleveland Blvd. if and when Blaine Street went one -way on through to Aven, and it seemed that no one could answer this at this time. Councilman Keys commented in that there was presently a pretty bad situation with traffic at Fifth Avenue and Cleveland Blvd. and said that traffic piled up there at certain times of the day. He stated that he wondered if they shouldn't make a pretty complete study of all the traffic in this area. With reference to the light at Fifth Avenue and Cleveland Blv'd., the Chief of I, Police stated that he had discontinued use of the traffic light at that location for a trial period and had had nothing but complaints from people who couldn't get across Cleveland Boulevard at certain times of the day. After some further discussion; it was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Kartin, that the one -way extension of Blaine Street to Seventh Avenue intersection be done and accomplished in the 1968 budget. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Letter on Caldwell Golf Course read The following letter from Howell Appling, Jr. concerning the Caldwell Golf Course was read: July 18, 1967 Mr. Ken Haines, Professional Purple Sage Golf Course Caldwell, Idaho Dear Mr. Haines: 7 Last week it was my privilege to play in the Yturri Classic, the annual golf tournament sponsored by Oregon State Senator Anthony Yturri of Ontario, one round of which was played at your beautiful course. I want to tell you that it was an absolute joy to play on a golf course that is so wonderfully conditioned as yours is. In many years of testing golf courses around the country (or, perhaps I should say, having them test me) I have never seen one that can compare. You. and the people of Caldwell can take a great deal of pride in the outstand- ing golf facility you have to offer. Cordially, Howell Appling, Jr. r Recording of City Tax Deeds Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the County was refusing to change their records on City Tax Deeds and he had discussed this with the County Attorney. Reports of Police Department The monthly reports from the Police Department for the months of August and September, 1967, were read for the consideration of the Council and ordered placed on file. Application for Beer License An application for a Beer License from Elmer W. Dooms d /b /a Fast Cleveland Self- Service for a package store only located at 2518 Cleveland Boulevard was presented for the consideration of the Council. The application was accompanied by a floor plan but not by a Sub -Lease Agreement with the lease of record being for William R. Cronk d/b /a The Signal Beverage Pack -In. The following letter was read: October 2, 1967 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: The Office of the Chief of Police Subject: Application for Beer License (Package Store Cnly) Gentlemen: Mr. Elmer W. Dooms who resides at 215 7th Avenue South, Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho has 338 made application for a beer license. This business will be operated under the name of "Self Serve" and will be located at 2518 Cleveland Street, Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho. Investigation has revealed that Mr. Elmer W. Dooms is a bona fide resident of the State j of Idaho, that he is qualified under Section 23 -1010 of the Idaho Code, that he has not been convicted of any felony and that he is of good morale character. It is understood that there is to be no beer consumed on this premises and that all beer sold will be to go. It is further understood that the beer license now issued to the premises at 2518 Cleveland Street will be cancelled and the license will be returned to the City Clerk. This office finds no reason why a beer license of this class should not be issued to Mr. Elmer W. Dooms to do business as "Self Serve", provided that the leases are in order. Respectfully, /s/ Charles W. Astleford Chief of Police Mayor Smith stated that he would suggest that this application for Beer License be approved subject; to an assignment of the existing lease. It was moved by Councilman Davenport, seconded by Councilman Martin, that the application of Elmer W. Dooms for a Beer License at 2518 Cleveland Boulevard be approved subject to a proper Sub- Lease. A vote wa taken and the motion carried. Pool Licenses approved Applications for Pool Licenses renewals for fourth quarter, 1967, were presented for consideration of the Council with each application being accompanied by a receipt from the Clerk for the required fees: They were as follows: Gerald Talbot d/b /a Talbot Lanes located at 506 W. Avon - Fee, $15.00 Braes Inc. d /b /a Brass Lamp -on -the -Ditch located at 207 So. Nineth - Fee, $15.00 It was moved by Councilman Banks, seconded by Councilman Harrison,, that the applications for Pool I Licenses be approved for fourth quarter, 1967, and that licenses be issued. A vote was taken and the motion .I carried. Drainage Easement accepted The City Engineer presented a drainage easement for one of the Terrace Additions. He explained the' location and recommended that the easement be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Davenport, that the drainage easement be accepted and recorded by the City Clerk. A vote was taken and the motion carried. (Inst. '#600566) Applications for Bartender Perrr.�ts approved Applications for Bartender Permits from Marjorie E. Garrett, James R. Woolery, Wanda A. Clapp, Pearly L. Henderson, Ganet J. Im4street, Nelda Martin Reno, Verna M. Lowery, Maria Hammond, Alex S. Akovenko Marie Duffy, and Hobert L. Harrel 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 Martin, seconded by Councilmen Davenport, that the applications for Bartender Permits be approved and that the permits be issued. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Information stipulated - Gol:10n Gate Irrigation District The City Engineer reported that he had made stipulations as to the information he needed from the Golden Gate Irrigation District and he thought they should be recorded. They were as follows: i 1. The total number of lots assessed. 2. The total number of acres assessed. 3• Itemized list of all expenditures for the last two Fiscal years, showing the supplies and a general description of what was purchased. 4. The total receipts for the last two Fiscal years. 5. The amount of the accounts receivable at this time. 6. A reference to any information with regard to their water rights. 7. A map or description showing the boundaries of the district. Report of Annual Meeting - A.I.C. Mayor Smith reported on the annual meeting of the Directors of the Association of Idaho Cities which he said was held last Friday and Saturday. He stated that he had appointed several Committees and there was a great deal in the mill for the coming year. Also, there had been a presentation made from the Continental Life & Accident Company of Boise on major medical and hospitalization insurance and they would have a presentation to make at the next annual nesting in Pocatello; however, the program with Washington National Insurance Company was going along very nicely and the Association was in good shape on it. Mayor Smith also informed the Council that there was also a lot of Federal money coming down through a Title 9 339 Program and the government designated a representative in each State to handle these funds, that in several States the Association, like the Association of Idaho Cities, became the agent of these funds vhich were de- I l 'dicated entirely to public works. He said the Directors had voted the Association of Idaho Cities in Idaho to be the officially designated representative and this would place another man in the A.I.D. office under Ed Simmerman to do additional work for the Association as well as handling all the disposition of Title 9 funds. He said that many of these funds were not available to the Cities until there was enabling legislation passed by the State Legislature. Bills for End- September It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Carpenter, that the warrants for claims and payrolls be approved as per list and filed in the City Clerk's office. Such warrants being in the tots as follows: I Warrant 1 +umbers 861 thru 893, General Fund: ----------------------------- - - - - -- $ 2,387.94 Warrant Numbers 449 thru 461, Water & Sewer Fund: Water ---------------- - - - - -- 1,288.08 Water, Capital -------- - - - - -- 4,292.15 Treatment Plant ------- - - - - -- 76.94 Water, General Office - - - - - -- 333.50 Warrant Numbers 812 thru 830, Special Funds: Fire ------------------ - - - - -- 115.88 Street ---------------- - - - - -- 627.91 Sanitation ------------ - - - - -- 66.99 Sanitation, Contracts - - - - --- 4,782.75 Armory - ------ -------- -- -- - -- 33.58 Irrigation ---- ---- ------ ---- 47.60 $14,053.32 Warrant Numbers 1413 thru 1477, General Fund Payroll - September ----------- - - - - -- 26,273.04 Warrant Numbers 1478 thru 1536, Special Funds Payroll September ---------- - - - - -- 15,365.06 Warrant Numbers 1537 thru 1560, Water & Sewer Fund Payroll - September ----- - - - - -- $ 6 L A vote was taken and the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Keys, that the meeting recess until 8:00 F. M. on October 16, 1967• A vote was taken and the motion carried. The meeting recessed at 9:25 P. M. it City I COUNCIL CHAK3ERS OCTOBER 16, 1967 8:00 P. M. Mayor 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, Idaho, 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 16th day of October, 1967, for the transaction of all ousiness in connection with the following object: New and unfinished business. Witness our signatures this 16th day of October, 1967. . L. ayor Councilman unc Mayor N. E. "Coley" Smith prey d'.g. i Upon Roll Call, the follow/ng Councilmen answered present: be l].iam S. Harrison, James W. "Bill" V. Jay Martin, and C. A. "Chet" Davenport. Absent: Charles W. Carpenter.and Charles C. Banks. -ante - Tra - -r House Oru'_r.ance The Ma, introduced Mfrs. Shirley Buchanan who appeared to ask the Council for a variance to the