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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-04city council minutesBook 24 Page 225 COUNCIL MEETING October 4, 1983 7:30 p.m. 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 members present: Raymond, L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, and Cowles. Absent: none. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by L. Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the September 27, 1983, Regular City Council Meeting and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to bring anything before the City Council that was not on the prepared Agenda. Since there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (DECISION ON POLICY FOR BANKING) The Mayor called on Councilwoman Mallea to report with regard to the Committee's report on the pol:Lcy for banking. Councilwoman Mallea informed the Council and the Mayor that the Finance Committee met with six persons representing the banks of Caldwell. Many it =_ms were addressee with these people and after review, two major items became clear. One was that it would require a great deal of staff to consistently stay ahead if going with one particular bank; the other was that it seemed to be for the best interest of everyone to rotate the banks, particularly with the small difference indicated in reviewing their proposals. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by J. Carter to accept the recommendation to maintain the policy as was being used at this time and continue rotating the banks within the City of Caldwell. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (RESOLUTION NO. 26 -83 - APPOINT JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR ELECTION) The Mayor read Resolution No. 26 -83 in full as follows: A RESOLUTION APPPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF CALDNELL TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho; Section 1. That the following persons are appointed to serve as Judge and Clerks for the eight voting precincts of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, with compensation being the minimum hourly wage. For the Fourth Precinct: Dessie Cole, Judge; Carole Munn and Audrey Birnbaum, Clerks. Book 24 Page 226 For the Fifth Precinct: Barbara J. Rankin, Judge; Jeanette MacLeod and Marsha Seable, Clerks. For the Sixth Precinct: Dona Ison, Judge; Faye Long and Anna M. Francis, Clerks. For the Eighth Precinct: Verda B. Leishman, Judge; Irma M. Cox and Mary Joan McCluskey, Clerks. For the Ninth Precinct: Phyllis Jewett, Judge; Mertie English and Shannon Robertson, Clerks. For the Tenth Precinct: Beverly J. Burrell, Judge; Mrs. Stanley Larsen and Wanda G. Doolittle, Clerks. For the Twelfth Precinct: Nathelle B. Oates, Judge; Virginia Devlin and Bethel :McClintick, Clerks. For the Fifteenth Precinct: Betty Kessler, Judge; Myrtle C. Sayler and Myrtle D. Johnston, Clerks. Section 2. That in the event any of the herein' designated persons should become ill or otherwise unable to serve in their capacity as either Judge or Clerk at said election, the Mayor is hereby authorized to designate persons to succeed either as Judge or Clerk, as the case may be, provided said persons meet the qualifications required by law to serve in such capacity at the General Election of the City of Caldwell, Idaho. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that Resolution No. 26 -83 be passed appointing the Judges and Clerks for the election. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Betts, Cowles, Raymond, L. Carter, a.nd J. Carter. Those voting no: none_ Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 27 -83 - AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD) The Mayor read Resolution No. 27 -•83 in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERIC TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND OREGON SHORT LINE RAILROAD COMPANY AND ITS LESSEE, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF UTAH. 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 attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and Oregon Short: Line Railroad Company and its lessee, Union Pacific Railroad Company, for the purpose of using a portion of Railroad Company Depot Building for an arts and crafts show on October 8, 1983. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that Resolution No. 27 -83 be passed authorizing the execution of an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the use of the Depot. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, Cowles, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RECOMMENDATION FROM P AND 2 TO ALLOW DAY CARE CENTERS IN THE R -1 ZONE WITH A SPECIAL USE PERMIT) The Mayor called on Mrs. Robison with regard to this item. Mrs. Robison stated that she just wanted the City Council and the Mayor to be aware that she set October 18th, 1983, as the Public Hearing on this recommendation. If anyone needed anymore information, please contact her, or if there was any questions at all. Book 24 Page 227 (REQUEST TO RELEASE PORTION OF RETAINAGE - TONY RUSSELL) The Mayor read the following letter from Ron Redmond to the Mayor and City Council: With the single exception of the Gilbert problem, the construction of the East Cleveland Sewer Project is now complete. During the month of August, Boise Paving completed the necessary highway repairs which have been subsequently approved by the State Highway Department. It would be appropriate at this time to release all retainage for the project with the exception of that identified and being held for resolution of the Gilbert problem. I have discussed this partial release with Skip and he has no problems with releasing the funds. We are currently holding $34,500.00 in retainage plus interest. $15,000 was allocated for resolving the Gilbert problem and we have just executed a change order deleting the striping (State Highway will stripe) the repaired section of road in an amount of $3,200. Therefore the amount due Tony Russell is $16,300.00 plus interest. I would recommend release of this amount. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles to approve the release of portion of retainage to Tony Russell. MOTION CARRIED (VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION) The Mayor reported for informational purposes that the Veteran's Day program was being planned and going very well. The interest of the City of Caldwell reinstituting the real meaning of Veteran's Day has really been well received. It was fortunate that the Elks were presenting the beautiful monument to the City of Caldwell. The Elks were planning to put flower receptacles with the intent that people will put flowers there for special events. Darrel Deide assured him that many school children will be present for the program and General Sawyer was going to speak. (CATERING PERMITS) The City Clerk presented a Catering Permit requested by The Corral to cater for the Horse Show at the 4 -H Complex at the Simplot Complex on October 5,6,7,8, and 9, 1983. The Police Chief gave his approval and the fee was paid. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond to approve the Catering Permit as requested. MOTION CARRIED (LETTER FROM STEVE SYMMS) The Mayor informed the City Council that he would like to read a letter he received from Steve Symms with regard to Veteran's Day which was as follows: Thank you for calling my Boise Office today. I have ordered a 5 x 8 American flag for the new Caldwell City Hall. This flag will be flown over the Capitol as soon as possible and you will receive it before the November 11 dedication. I am delighted to - be of assistance with this request and I will be back in touch with you as soon as I receive the Flag. (REQUEST FOR BEER LICENSE - SCOTT'S ICE AND COLD STORAGE, INC.) The Mayor read the following letter received from the Chief of Police: Richard Scott has applied to sell packaged and keg beer at Scott's Ice and Cold Storage, 321 Main Street, Caldwell, Idaho. State License #0392 is in order and county license #1936 is Book 24 Page 228 pending signatures of the County Commissioners. Richard Scott has no criminal record which would preclude issuance of this beer permit to him. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED By L. Carter that approval be given for this Beer License as requested. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea stated that she had a request from the Finance Officer to transfer from the Contingency Fund dedicated to the Centennial bills the amount of $498.33. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by L. Carter that approval be given for this request to transfer $498.33 from the Contingency Fund to pay for Centennial bills. MOTION CARRIED Councilman L. Carter reminded the City Council members that they were to be at Fairview Golf Course this coming Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for the Golf Tournament with the employees. Councilman Raymond informed the City Council that the Airport Commission was having a meeting this Thursday. Councilman Raymond also discussed the fact that several of the crossings were blocked for some time by a train switching coal cars. This happened the day before at about 1:30 p.m. The Mayor suggested that,. if this should happened again, the information be phoned to him immediately so he could call the Agent in Nampa while the train was blocking the crossings. In the meantime, if Councilman Raymond would write down the particulars he would give them a call followed by a letter. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor informed the City Council that there was another letter from Steve Symms that he would like to read as follows: You will be pleased to know that on September 21, the Senate passed S. 1426, legislation funding the general revenue sharing program. The Senate- passed legislation allows for authorizing funds through FY 1926 to provide general purpose fiscal assistance to local governments. Passage of this bill will also enable local governments to plan their budgets for the next three years while refraining from raising taxes in order to make up for delayed revenue sharing payments - in 1984. County and local officials throughout the nation have been requesting that the Congress provide stability in the general revenue sharing program. Passage of S. 1426 allows for the extension. of this program for three years and enables local governments to plan for the next three years with certainty. General revenue sharing goes a long way toward alleviating the fiscal straits many local governments are experiencing. Public safety, education, public transportation, roads, correctional institutions, sanitation, and public health - - all essential services which benefit the entire community - - have been funded from this program. -- Since the House - passed revenue sharing legislation is somewhat different from the Senate- passed bill, a Conference Committee will meet in the near future to resolve the differences. Consequently, I would expect that the Conference Report will be passed by the Congress by the end of November. Book 24 Page 229 The Mayor stated that there was some anxiety on the part of the Fire Department with regard to trie property for training site for the Department. After some discussion, it was determined that Mrs. Robison would take this item to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their input. The Mayor also reminded the City Council members to give some study to the City Police Ordinance. A copy was in his office for them to look over when they desired to do so. The Mayor asked the City Council members to make a determination as to what they planned to do with regard to the two trophies left from the Centennial Parade. The Council was to award them to the best decorated business in town. After some discussion, it was MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by L. Carter that they hold off giving these trophies until Christmas time. M0TI0N CARRIED There being no further business,, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED AS writt 18th OF October 1983.' / ounc;.lman 'o n ilman / c 1 c i lma� n�� ATTEST: AI- City C r.