HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-06city council minutesBook 28
REGULAR MEETING
October 6, 1987
7:30 p.m.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cowles.
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The mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Roll of the City Council was called with the following
members present: MaKea, Winder, Jarboe, Raymond, Straight, and
Carter. Absent: none.
(APPROVAL OF MINUTES)
MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Raymond to dispense with the reading
of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September
21, 1987, and approve them as written.
MOTION CARRIED
(AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION)
Mayor Cowles recognized Mr. john Pil-ote, a Representative of the
Rodeo Board. Mr. Pilote stated that during a visit to City Hall
that morning, he found that the check from the Rodeo Board had
not been received. Therefore, he was at the meeting to present a
check to the City and to thank the Mayor and Council for their
support this year on behalf of the Caldwell Night Rodeo.
Mayor Cowles introduced Gary Vezzoso. Mr. Vezzoso addressed the
Mayor and City Council stating how proud he was of the number of
people present at the meeting to support the Citizens Requesting
a Safe Highway Program recently launched. He felt very confident
that with this kind of support the improvements would be
accomplished on the Caldwell Boulevard. The purpose of attending
the Council Meeting at this time was to request support from the
Mayor and City Council on the protect. The members of the
organization wanted to work with the City in a positive manner to
do whatever it takes to improve conditions on the Bouleva
including traveling to the Stanehouse to talk with the
Legislature and the State Department of Transportation if
necessary. It was Mr. Vezzoso's hope that everyone will work
together until the Opoovements we realized.
Mayor Cowles reported that a meetinc was held last week in Nampa
which he attended as a represenl:ative of the citizens of
Caldwell. It was not the intention of those calling the meeting
to not invite members of the C.R.A.S.H. Committee. As an elected
official, the Mayor attended on their behalf. The following
attended the meeting: Representative from the Idaho State
Police, the Police Chiefs of Nampa and Caldwell, an engineer from
Nampa, the County Commissioners and the Mayor of Nampa. They
discussed at some hangWi the possibilities, some of the problems
and basically agreed that the top priority was a traffic signal
at Linden and Cleveland Boulevard. Law Enforcement has also
agreed that they would help. To gather community support was a
step in the right direction.
The Mayor further stated that he was handed an envelope Just
prior to the meeting with the following letter:
Lanny Berg of Lanny Berg Chevrolet, Inc. will pledge
85,000.00 toward the construction cost of a continual turn
lane on the Caldwell Boulevard.
Councilwoman Mallea was recognized and stated that the first time
she heard of this particular problem was several years ago. She
was delighted that the people were working together to try to
improve the conditions on the Boulevard. Councilwoman mallea
stated that she was concerned as to whether the property owners
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along the Boulevard would be willing to dedicate ten feet of
frontage for the turn lane. If the ten feet could be acquired on
each side of the Boulevard, there was a strong possibility of
getting the improvements accomplished.
Mr. Vezzoso agreed with Councilwoman Mal-lea °s comments as it
would be a major step. lie had talked with a .lot of the property
owners and their support has been very ,positive. If the State of
Idaho [department of Transportation would state that they were
going to build a highway in six months with a definite date and
plan, there would be a lot of positive support particularly with
regard to the dedication of frontage.
Mayor Cowles stated that he would like to take the time to allow
several members of the audience to speak to this concern. Among
those responding was Mr. John Bullis, who stated that he owned
41£1 feet on the Boulevard and would definitely donate frontage so
the Boulevard could be widened. The following individuals
addressed the Mayor and City Council: Dick Hurst, Doug Mills,
Sue Menchaca, ft. Harlan Dilley of the Caldwell Fire Department,
Howard Reston, Bill Hall., and Debbie Jensen.
Councilman Raymond react i_he following prepared statement»
I applaud your efforts to caring attention to a very serious
safety hazard involving the citizenry of Caldwell . My wife
drives this Boulevard twice and sometimes four times daily.
There is seldom a day in which she does not relate an incident of
near miss, glass on the road indicating an earlier accident, or
even detours due to accidents. It concerned me when a news
report stated that Caldwell and Nampa had eight years or so ago
choose certain priorities. At that time needs were different,
There was a plan in the "immediate" future for an additional
Interchange on I -84, the possibility of a corridor between the
existing Cleveland Boulevard and the railroad track. Both those
times are past. The present is an unacceptable stretch of
highway for our citizenry to travel.. Nampa has five lanes beyond
their City limits and Caldwell has a narrow four lanes from well
within our City limits. Urban D funds have been mentioned, but
we need to look beyond there dollars. After all, this is a State
Highway no less than that: which is well improved near Fruitland,
currently under construction near Horseshoe Bend, Chinden
Boulevard near Strawbeery Glenn in Boise. It is interesting in
Boise that when they open a new Mall, the five lanes are already
there. All have received major emphasis due to safety hazard
conditions. It is time to continue the emphasis you folks are
generating. I thank you for being here.
Mayor Cowles stated that the meeting would continue with Item
Number One on the Agenda which was a presentation by Councilman
Jarboe.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW LOUSINESS
(PRESENTATION Of RESCYUTION BY COUNCILMAN JARBOE)
Councilman Jarboe was recognized by the Mayor and commented that
earlier in the day he had talked with Mr. Vezzoso who expressed
concern as to the number of people that might attend this Council
Meeting. They agreed that whether it was two hundred or twenty,
they would be pleased - however, they would be happier if there
was a nice crowd. Mr. Jarboe further stated that he was sure the
group was not disappointed in the crowd that appeared tonight
showing their support. Also, he was proud of the community
because they have rallied together with the intent to improve
conditions for themselves. Councilman Jarboe stated that he felt
there should be something formal that would become part of the
record. Therefore, he would propose the following Resolution to
the City Council:
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1, , "'HEREAS, There can be little question as to the unsafe
condition of Caldwell Boulevard; and,
WHEREAS, Many individuals and groups have over the years
made significant efforts to improve said conditions; and,
WHEREAS, Caldwell Blvd. serves as a major highway artery
in Canyon County and as such is feared by much of the County's
citizenry; and,
WHEREAS, An extremely large number of Canyon Count
cicitzens have now banded together to form an organizat called
C.R.A.S.H. (Citizens Requesting A Safe Highway); the purpose of
which is an attempt to alter current unsafe conditions an"
ultimately to save lives.
Bl,', IT THEREFORE RESOLVED That the Caldwell City Council and
its Mayor support the non-beligerent efforts of C.R.A.S.H. and
pledge themselves to assist in creating a safe Caldwell Boulevard
for
f all of our County inhabitants.
MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Winder that the Resolution be passed
as presented.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Jarboe, Raymond, Straight,
Carter, 'Mallea, and i °,Jinder. Those voting no: none. Absent and
not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Cowles also informed the City Council that a newspaper
article of a fatal accident twenty--six years ago was handed to
him to be part of the record. Also, a letter from Hugh Callow
stating his support OF the concept.
At 2:00 p.m.., the Mayor declared a five minute recess. The
meeting was reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
(RESOLUTION TO APPOINT JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION
OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL)
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At the request of the Mayor, Councilwoman Straight read the
following Resolution:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION
OF THE CITY OF CALD6 TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1987.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF TEiE CITY OF
CALDWELL, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the following persons are ap1'.,)ointed to
serve as judges and Clerks for the nine voting precincts of the
City of Caldwell, Idaho, with compensation being the minimum
hourly wage.
FOR THE FOURTH PRE'CINCT: Carole Munn, Judge; Dessie Cole
and Audrey Birnbaum, Clerks.
FOR THE FIFTN PRECINCT: Barbara J. Rankin, Judge; Jeanette
MacLeod and Marsha Seable, Clerks.
FOR THE SIXTH PRECINCT: Dona Ison, Judge; Faye Long and
Mollie Miller, Clerics.
FOR THE SEVENTH PRECINCT: Lena Tyson, judge; Harold
Brunmeier and Erma A. Brunmeier, Clerks.
FOR THE EIGHTH PRtCINCT* Verda Leishman, judge; Trma M.
Cox and Ermadean Miles, Clerks.
FOR THE NINTH PRECINCT: Phyllis Jewett, Judge; Me' r t i e
English and Shannon Robertson, Clerks.
FOR THE TENTH PRECINCT: Beverly Burrell, Judge; Beverly
Larsen and Gene Doolittle, Clerks.
FOR THE TWELFTH PRECINCT: Nathelle Oates, judge; Virginia
Devlin and Bethel McClintick, Clerks,.
FOR THE FIFTEENTH PRECINCT: Betty Kessler, Judge Myrtle
Sayler and Myrtle Johnson, Clerks.
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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 Straight, SECONDED by Carter that the Resolution
appointing the Clerks and .judges for the General City Election be
passed.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Straight, Carter, Mallea,
Winder, Jarboe, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and
not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(REQUEST FOR BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR ANDY'S SUPER QUICK)
Mayor Cowles stated that a request was submitted for a new beer
and wine license by Gerald L. Andrews. The letter from the Chief
of Police was as follows:
Gerald P. Andrews, DOB 7/27/42, has applied for the above
mentioned licenses for Andy's Super Quick at 3604 E. Cleveland
Blvd. A Criminal History Check has revealed nothing that would
preclude the issuance of these licenses.
MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Mallea that approval be given for
the beer and wine license as requested.
MOTION CARRIED
(PRELIMINARY PLAT - LIFE; ESTATES SUBDIV:[SION AT FLORIDA AND OWYHEE)
The Mayor requested that Mrs. Robison address this item on the
Agenda. The Engineering Report was presented by the Planning and
Zoning Director as follows:
Life Estates Subdivision is a single family residential
subdivision located east of S. Florida Avenue and south of Owyhee
Lane. The preliminary plat consists of 23 lots, all of which
exceed minimum lot size requirements. There is a large open area
to the south which is being reserved for a future church
building. (The church, parking and activity area will. not be
shown on the final plat.)
The property is owned by the Valley Pentecostal Church and is in
the R -1 single family residential ;zone.
Improvements Requi
a. Curb, gutter and pavement to City standards (36 feet
curb to curb for all streets.) Right of bray shown reflects
28 -foot south half as per vacation of southerly 2 feet.
b. Construct drainage facilities to City standards and
provide drainage easements.
C. Construct curb and sidewalk in residential areas per
City standards.
SEWER
Construct new sewer collection system including pump station
to City standards. Sewerline has been constructed to serve
the lots in Block 1 along Owyhee Lane.
WATER.
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Waterlines will be installed as per water extension policy.
IRRIGATION
Construct new irrigation system to Canyon Hill Irrigation
District standards.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and zoning Commission has reviewed the preliminary plat
and is forwarding it to the City Council with a recommendation for its
approval subject to Engineer's report.
The City Council, after nearing the Engineer's Report, discussed the
Preliminary Plat at some length. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Winder
that approval be given for the Preliminary Plat of Life Estates
Subdivision at Florida and Owyhee subject to the Engineer's Report.
MOTION CARRIED
(REQUEST TO PETITION OUT OF THE CALDWE LL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
FROM REED TAYLOR)
Mayor Cowles read the following letter dated September 22, 1987,
to the City of Caldwell from Reed J. Taylor:
I am writing a petition for withdrawal from the Municipal
Irrigation District. We use no irrigation water nor do we have
access to it since all of the ground of our property is covered
by either the building or asphalt parking area,
Enclosed please find checks for filing fee, bond, and lot size as
requested. Also enclosed is proof of ownership and legal
description of the property.
MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Carter that the request be denied
based on the potential of adverse financial impact to the
district because of reduced revenue base and that the oetition
and recommendation be forwarded to Pioneer Irrigation District.
MOTION CARRIED
(LEO HOLMES - CRIMESTOPPERS)
Mayor Cowles introduced Leo Holmes representing the
Crimestoppers.
Mr. Holmes reported that on 8/29/87, information was received
from crime informant 168 led to the recovery of a stolen
motorcycle valued at $2,900 and warrants for the arrest of two
suspects. There was one other motorcycle that they did not
recover. There was a reward given to the informant.
(DEEDS AND EASEMENTS)
The Planning and zoning Director presented two deeds; one from
Frienas of the Caldwell Public Library to the City of Caldwell
and is a part of Lot 18 of Fair Acres and the other for right of
way for Commercial xay from Mountain States Telephone and
Telegraph Company to the City of Caldwell. Mrs. Robison also
presented an easement from I.D.E.A. Incorporated to the City for
construction of a sewer line through their property out in
Industrial Site No. 5. There was also temporary construction
easements from Thomas A. and Judith A. McGee, Caldwell Unlimited,
and Robert S. and Norma Hogg. These easements will be just for
construction after which they will revert back to the property
owners.
MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Raymond that the City accept the
Deeds and Easements and that the City Clerk be instructed to have
them recorded.
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MOTION CARRIED
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Councilman Raymond was recognized by the Mayor and stated that he
would like to present a Quitclaim Deed to be accepted by the City
for a piece of property on Chicago Street. The City loaned money
under the H.U.D. Grant to remodel or upgrade a house there which
has since been partially destroyed by fire. If the Deed is
accepted, the City will own a piece of relatively bare ground
adjacent to Mr. V's parking lot on Chicago. A decision will
have to be made as to what to do with the piece of property at a
later time.
MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Jarboe that the City accept the
Deed as presented by Councilman Raymond and the City Clerk be
instructed to have the Deed recorded.
MOTION CARRIED
After more discussion, the Council directed that the Building
Inspector survey the ground and report back to them the value and
possible usage of the property.
(CATERING PERMIT)
The Mayor presented three: Catering Permits to the City Council
for approval. Two of the permits were for functions at the
College of Idaho to be catered by Northwest Food Service on the
10th of October and the 1_1th of October, 1987; the third to be
catered by the Corral for a party at Hayman Hall Dorm on the 31st
of October, 1987_ The Chief of Police submitted his approval and
the fee has been paid.
MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Carter that approval be given for
the Catering Permits as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(REQUEST FOR A WORKSHOP ON THE SU131DIVISIO14 ORDINANCE - SYLVIA
ROBISON)
The Planning and Zoning Director, Mrs. Robison, stated that while
the Council was all togther, she would like to establish a time
when they could all meet in a workshop to discuss the Subdivision
Ordinance. After discussion, it was decided that they would meet
on October 21, 1987, at Noon. The time would be determined later
and the Council notified.
(COMMITTEE REPORTS)
Councilwoman Mallea reported that she attended a Legislative
Committee Meeting for the A.I.C. and felt it was the best one
they have had. The Agenda was very interesting. She did feel
that more Council member, should attend the meetings rather than
so many Mayors.
Councilwoman Mallea also stated that she attended the Friend's of
the Library Meeting at which time the Deed was presented from
Bertha Armstrong.
Councilman winder commented
that he felt the
Friend's
of
the
Library Program was excellent
particularly the
lunch.
He
also
reported that he attended the
Airport Commission
Meeting
on
the
1st of October. The Manager
informed them that
there was
a
need
for a gate to keep the cattle
from getting on the
runway
and
to -
hinder people driving onto
the runway. They
were doing
fine
financially.
Councilman Jarboe reported briefly on the Caldwell. Economic
Development Project stating that Bill. Norman was selected to be
in charge of this group. The Project was incoporated as a
private non - profit corporation under the name of Caldwell
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(454-0087)
Economic Development Project. The new office was located at the
Chamber of Commerce and the phone number was <459-0087 The
members of this Project want to see results achieved quickly.
Councilman Jarboe felt that there would be positive results and
would ?seep the mayor and Council informed.
Councilman Raymond stated that the Finance Committee has been
meeting to discuss implementation of the salary package and will
continue until finished. Completed recommendations should be to
the City Council soon.
Councilwoman Straight said that the Library Board was meeting on
October 8th and she would not be able to attend. She was hopeful
that one of the other council members might attend.
(MAYOIR COMMENTS)
Mayor Cowles reminded the Council of Business After Hours on
October 8th at 5:00 n at Valley Tire.
The mayor also asked for permission to sign the Agreement for
Animal Control between the County and the City of Caldwell. The
Chief o Police and the City Attorney have both reviewed the
Agreement.
MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that the Mayor be given
permission to sign the Animal Control Agreement.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at
9:00 p.m.
APPROVED AS corrected T H I S 19th DAY OF October r 1987.
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