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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-07city council minutesBook 21 REGULAR MEETING October 7, 1980 7:30 p.m. Page 301 The Meeting was called to order by Council President Alta E. Williams due to the absence of Mayor McCluskey as he was ill. Council President Williams requested that everyone stand and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Absent: Mayor McCluskey. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 16, 1980, the Regular City Council Meeting of September 23, 1980, and the Regular City Council Meeting of September 30, 1980, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIE (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) Council President Williams 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, Council,- president Williams declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined on the Agenda. OLD BUSINESS (BLOCK GRANT PRIORITIES} Mr. Lewis, the City Engineer, was recognized and gave a report on the status of the block grant street project which is attached to these minutes. It was Mr. Lewis's request that the City Council members give this report some study and determine within the next couple of weeks their decision as to priorities of the plan and any chap es that they might give consideration to Mr. Lewis further commented that they would be ready to work in early spring and would let bids sometime this winter. (INTEREST RATE ON BONDS) Council President Williams informed the City Council that 'there was a note from ':ors. Talley regarding a report from Rich 1 1 1 4ichaels, Municipal Bond Officer for Idaho First Nat:ion�.i G::.I< The last bonds sold were as follows: Boise Airport 9.250, University of Idaho Ada Highway District 9.5 %, Boise City 9.620, Sandpoint 10.5%, and Idaho Falls 8%. It was Mr. Michael's opinion that the City would have trouble at 7% now because of the interest rates. He felt that 9% was more feasible. He also suggested increments; for instance; first five years at 80, the second five years at 8.50, and the third five years at 90. The Council discussed the interest rate at some length. The City Treasurer stated that there had been some inquiries from people who already have bonds, but there was only one family that showed any interest at all in purchasing at the 7% interest rate. Councilman Hopper said that the escalating scale sounded interesting, but he wondered if it would be feasible at the monetary amount of $30,000.00. He further commented that where 7% might be a bit under the market, he would hesitate to go to 9 He felt that Municipal Bonds had an attraction themselves and did not need to get too close to other money investments. It was then MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Raymond that an eight percent interest rate be accepted for L.T.D. 80. MOTION CARRIED Book 21 Page 302 (BID OPENING FOR L.I.D. 80) Council President Williams called on the City Engineer, Mr. Lewis, to open the bids for L.I.D. 80 for the construction work on IIillcres Avenue and some on Georgia Avenue. Mr. Lewis was recognized and stated that he would read the total on each bid and they were as follows: Boise Paving and Asphalt of Boise $ 21,860.99 There was a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid, the proposal was executed, and the Idaho Public Works License number was shown. Concrete Placing Company of Boise 22,430.80 There was a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid, the proposal was executed, and Idaho Public Works License shown. Idaho Sand and Gravel of Caldwell 20,015.97 There was a bid bond in the amount of 50 of the bid, the proposal was executed and the Idaho Public Works License number shown. J. M. IIess Construction of Nampa 22,244.00 There was a bid bond in the amount of 50 of the bid, the proposal was executed and the Idaho Public Works License number shown. Nay Concrete Construction of Nampa 20,291.25 There was a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid, the proposal was executed and the Idaho Public Works .License number shown. Mr. Lewis recommended that the bids be taken under advisement, but he would like to have a decision as soon as possible as the job was to be completed by November 14th. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Hopper that the low bid of Idaho Sand and Gravel in the amount of $20,015.97 be accepted subject to the approval by the Bid Committee and the Engineering Department, MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS CREQUEST FOR ADDITION TO THE AGENDA) Council President Williams stated that she would ask permission of the City Council to add one item to the Agenda. This was with regard to the arbitration with VIPCO. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Carter that permission be given for the addition of this item to the prepared Agenda. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST TO ATTEND FIRE AND ARSON SCHOOL) Council President Williams read the following request submitted to the Mayor and City Council by the Fire Chief: A three day Fire and Arson Investigators and Fire Service Training Seminar will be conducted and accredited by the National Fire Academy at Boise State University on November 4, 5, and 6, 1980, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. I would like to send four (4) firefighters to the seminar. Attendance will be limited to the first 160 applicants, so if Book 21 Page 303 it would be possible to let these firefighters attend, I will need to know as soon as possible so I can send in their preregistration. There will not be a registration fee this year as all class material and instructors costs will be paid by the National Fire Academy. The cost to the City of Caldwell would be approximately ninety - five dollars ($95.00) for all four firefighters to attend. Councilman Betts was recognized and inquired as to what the ninety - five dollars was for if there was no registration fee. The Fire Chief stated that there would be diplomas presented and also college credits as well as lunch for the men. The Chief also said that they hoped to work it out so they would not have to bring any extra men in that were off duty while the four men were gone. The City Council discussed this request and it was the concensus of the Council that it would be a good idea to send the four men. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Raymond that permission be given to send the four firefighters to the three day Fire and Arson Investigators and Fire Service Training Seminar to be held at Boise State University on November 4, 5, and 6 at a cost of ninety - five dollars and that a written report be submitted. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 55 -80 - AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT) Council President Williams read Resolution No. 55 -80 in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, 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 Grant Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full for the City of Caldwell to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant for housing rehabilitation and sewer and street improvements in the amount of $500,000.00. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Betts that Resolution No. 55 -80 be passed as presented by Council President Williams. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST FOR REHAB TRAINING FOR NELL WOLFE) Council President Williams read the following notice from the Department of Housing and Urban Development: Grantees who have rehabilitation programs are encouraged to attend the workshop being held at the Portland Hilton, October 16th and 17th. There is no charge for the workshop, itself, It is being put on by HUD's Community Rehabilitation Training Center. Any costs of travel or hotel are chargeable to Block Grant funds. If you will attend but have not sent in a registration form on a previous notice from the training center, please call or write the Portland Area Office, Area Code 503 - 221 -4106. Mr. Lowther and Mrs. Walker will take your calls. If they are unavailable, please leave the information with whoever answers the telephone. Book 21 Page 304 Council President Williams informed the Council that the cost of this training would be $337.00 and it was requested that Nell Wolfe be allowed to attend this workshop. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that Nell Wolfe be allowed to attend this workshop in Portland on October 16th and 17th to be financed out of the Block Grant funds. MOTION CARRIED (CATERING PERMITS) The City Clerk presented two catering permits for approval. Both were requested by the Eagles Lodge to be catered by the Cimarron; one on October 11th and. the other on October 18th. Both permits ` were for benefit dances; the Chief of Police has given his approval and the fee was paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Mallea that permission be given for the issuance of both of the catering permits as presented by the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 56.80 - ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT) Council President Williams called on the City Engineer to present thi. easement. Mr. Lewis was recognized and explained that this was an underground power easement to the facilities at the new treatment plant. This was essentially coming into the Plant along a, road internally near the Northeast corner. He had checked it out with the inspector and it does not interfere with any location of facilities. It was his recommendation that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign it. The Resolution was then. read in full by Council President Williams as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF C;ALDWELL AND THE IDAI -10 POWER COMPANY 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 easement for electric service facilities to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Carter that Resolution No. 56 -80 be passed authorizing the execution of an easement between. the City of Caldwell and the Idaho Power Company. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Carter, Betts, Raymond, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Lewis stated that he would comment that there was two night guard lights out there and the Power Company wanted to know if the city of Caldwell wanted. to continue those. If the City does, it will require a special transformer and the rates will go up. It was the City Engineer's opinion that the City inform the Power Company that after the plant was in force the lights will not be needed as the internal lighting within the plant would be sufficient. (ARBITRATION WITH VIPCO) Council President Williams informed the City Council that the City Attorney stated that the Council was to be advised with regard to the arbitration with VIPCO which was scheduled for November 5th in Boise. Council President Williams said that she would suggest that the Council postpone this item until the Mayor returned as she was not familiar with any of it as the City Attorney had talked with the Mayor. Book 21 Page 305 MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Carter that this item be postponed until. the next Tuesday noon Regular City Council Meeting. MOTION CARRIED (OFFER FOR TRADE ON CITY HALL BY MR. WAR]lEN) Council President Williams recognized Mr. Warren who was present at the Council Meeting to discuss the possibilities of trading the City Hall for the I.O.O.F. Hall. Mr. Warren had discussed this with the Mayor previously and at this time requested that he be allowed to present informally his idea regarding the offer. Mr. Warren then explained to the Council at some length the possibilities of this trade being accomplished. Council President Williams stated that she would like to speak with regard to this offer as a Council member. She could see several things against the trade; the first was a parking problem and the other was no money to remodel. Also brought to Mr. Warren's attention was the need for the City Hall to be on ground level. After a great deal of discussion, it was determined that some study would be given to this offer and that the Mayor would talk with Mr. Warren. Mr. Warren did express the hope that the Mayor and Council members would. at least walk through the building to see if the plan was at all feasible. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea reported that she attended the Recreation Commission meeting and they were very disappointed as they did not receive grant monies to buy the blanket to coverthe pool. They did say that they would like some direction from the City as to what plans to proceed with regarding parks, activities, and etc. They were at a stalemate having finished Wilson Park and were looking for direction from the City Council as to what project should be pursued now. The Commission also wanted the Council to entertain another suggestion which was the naming of the old Jefferson Field.. They were planning to present a name to the City Council in the near future. Councilwoman Mallea also stated that she attended the Library Board Meeting and all was running great as usual. Their CETA program was running out and they were trying to get a renewal. Councilman Raymond stated that he would like to report a situation that occurred downtown on North Kimball the day before. I-Ie told Council members that an extra long train was stopped on North Kimball with the engine very near the crossing. He thought that the train probably extended to Twenty first Street. He was able to cross in front of the engine, but when he returned in about twenty minutes the train was still there. It did move back and forth some, but he was sure that it was forty minutes before the track was cleared. Council- man Raymond stated that he called the Union Pacific in Nampa and they seemed to know nothing about the train. He also called the Police Department in Caldwell to see if a citation could be issued. Council- man Raymond felt that this was not a good situation and would talk to the Mayor about it. Councilman Raymond also reported that he attended the Retail Merchant's luncheon and that they were a very active group. They were concerned about the downtown cleanup and he felt there would be a lot of activity with this in the near future. They talked about the possibility of having garbage receptacle in the downtown area to help keep the litter off the streets. There was also a new group organizing that was called the Miracle Mile which was out towards Nampa on Cleveland. There was nearly thirty merchants signed up and they planned to advertise their part of Caldwell. Councilwoman Williams commented how nice the Chamber Banquet was this year and congratulated Councilman Betts for being chosen the Book 21 Page 306 J.C. Distinguished Young .Man of the Year Award. (DEEDS AND EASEMENTS) The City Engineer reported that he had a Deed and three Easements to present to the City Council for acceptance. The Deed was from Mr. Giardina for the East half of most of Marshall two blocks South of Ash. He filed a covenant that he will participate in sewer and will plat it. There was a School District easement for the sewer to Southdale; also an easement for water and sewer lines within the Southdale property. IT wa:s the City Engineer's recommendation that the City Council accept the easjements and the deed and instruct the City ClerI< to record the same. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Betts that the easements and deed as presented by th.e City Engineer be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to record them. MOTION CARRIED Council President Williams stated that the Council would convene into a short meeting to discuss some personnel problems. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED AS wril•i THIS 14th _ DAY Or October , 1980. ounciiman ATTEST: City C1er