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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-04city council minutesBook 40 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4,1999 7:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas. The Innvocation was offered by Pastor Brian Dyer, Ustick Nazarene Church after which the Mayor requested that everyone remain standing for the Pledge of - Allegiance to the Flag. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by two Boy Scouts from the audience. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Langan, Wells, Gable, Evans, and Ozuna. Absent: Earl. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA The Mayor asked if there was any item that needed to be added or deleted to the prepared Agenda. It was MOVED by Langan, SECONDED by Ozuna to add a seventh item to the Consent Calendar which was a benefit enhancement with regard to the employee's life insurance program. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Langan, Wells, Gable, Evans, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. MO'T'ION CARRIED MOVED by Langan, SECONDED by Gable to accept the Agenda as amended. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Langan, Wells, Gable, Evans, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. MOTION CARRIED SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL VISITORS. Mayor Nancolas recognized Mrs. Jackson's class from Caldwell High School and asked that the students stand and introduce themselves. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. The Mayor asked if there was anyone who wanted to address the City Council at this time on any matter that was not included on the prepared Agenda. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for Council's approval: I . Dispense with the reading of the minutes from the September 20, 1999, Regular Meeting and approve as written; 2. Approve acceptance of the minutes from the Boards and Commission; 3. Approve acceptance of a right -of -way deed from Gordon and Elizabeth Mathiason on Oregon Avenue south of Ustick adjacent to the proposed baseball and soccer park south of Ustick; 4. Approve the following Resolution to authorize execution of an agreement for professional services with Toothman -Orton Engineering Co. to prepare Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan for the Airport: Page 236 Book 40 Page 237 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, that the Mayor and Cleric of said City are hereby authorized to sign and execute that certain agreement titled, "Toothman -Orton Engineering Co. — Agreement for Professional Services ", which agreement is for the preparation for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise plan for the Caldwell Industrial Airport, and which agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in frill. 5. Approve Order of Decision in the matter of the request of West Valley Development, LLC to amend the development schedule for West Valley Estates; 6. Approve acceptance of an easement from Gary and Deborah Lasher which is necessary for the construction of a storm drain line pertaining to L .I.D. 99 -5; 7. Approve benefit enhancement which would increase the City provided life insurance and authorize the Mayor to effect the change. MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Gable to approve acceptance of the Consent Calendar as presented by Mayor Nancolas. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Langan, Wells, Gable, and Evans. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS (SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEE INCREASES FOR BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR OCTOBER 18, 1999) The Mayor explained to the Council that it was necessary to set a Public Hearing for October 18` during the Regular City Council Meeting to accept testimony from the public with regard to fee increases for Browning Terris Industries and the Community Development Department. A listing of the fees for Browning Terris Industries was attached to the memo for their information. The new fees in the Community Development Department were for the Hearing Examiner and the Residential Plans Exam as was discussed at the previous Council Meeting. Mayor Nancolas further stated that the reason for a public hearing was that any time there was a fee increase that exceeds the minimum percentage, it had to be presented to the public for input. Increases for less than 5% can be passed automatically by the Council without a hearing and could be done during the budget process. Anything that exceeds the 5% has to be brought forward to the public. MOVED by Langan, SECONDED by Evans that the Public Hearing be scheduled for the next Regular Council Meeting on October 18, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Langan, Wells, Gable, Evans, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION TO APPOINT JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE GENERAL CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1999) Mayor Nancolas stated that the Idaho State Code, 50 -409 directs that the Council at a regular meeting in the month preceding an election shall appoint election judges and clerics as may be necessary for each voting precinct within the City. The Resolution in Council's packets was to appoint those judges and clerics for Book 40 Page 238 the City Election to be held on November 2, 1999. The recommendation would be to pass that Resolution at this time. The Resolution was read by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE GENERAL CITY ELECTION OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1999. MOVED by Evans, SECONDED by Gable to pass the Resolution appointing the judges and clerks for the City Election to be held on November 2, 1999. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Evans, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, and Gable. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAL REPORT) Councilman Gable reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,081,310.95 for the period ended September 30, 1999, and a net payroll of $143,998.22 for the pay period ended September 25, 1999. MOVED by Gable, SECONDED by Ozuna that accounts payable in the amount of $1,081,310.95 represented by check numbers 65370 through 65645 and payroll for the amount of $143,998.22 represented by check numbers 66229 through 66339 and direct deposit stub numbers 11779 through 11888 be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Gable, Evans, Ozuna, Langan, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. MOTION CARRIED (CITY COUNCIL REPORTS) Councilman Evans and Councilman Gable both reported on the 24 -hour relay that was held the last weekend and what a success it was. Councilman Gable further informed Council that there was a lot of work and activity at the Airport. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) Mayor Nancolas also reported on the 24 -Hour Relay Challenge. In addition, he informed Council that the process for choosing a Police Chief was moving along. There was to be an reception at City Hall on October 11"' from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The final six candidates would be there for you to come down and meet them. On October 12, there will be interviews by the selection committee with three names selected at that time. The three names will be handed to the Mayor's Office and the second round of interviews would be the following week after which a name _ -. -_ will be presented to Council for approval by the 1 St of November. On October 12"' from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., there will be an informational meeting on the Urban Renewal Agency to discuss all aspects of the process. This will be open to the public. Councilman Gable mentioned that there was also an open house at the Fire Department on October 6 between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. The firefighters will be demonstrating a new breathing apparatus and new procedures. (ADJOURNMENT) Book 40 Page 239 Since there was no more business, it was MOVED by Evans, SECONDED by Gable to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Evans, Ozuna, Langan, Wells, and Gable. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Earl. APPROVED AS written THIS 18th DAY OF October , 1999. P AIJ Mayor Council r son —1 -0 Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk