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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-16city council minutesBook 25 Page 231 REGULAR MEETING October 16, 1984 12:00 Noon 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: Carter, Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman. Absent: none. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Mallea to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 2, 1984, and the Regular City Council Meeting of October 9, 1984, 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. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (FIRST READING OF BILL NO. 11 - CHILD CARE LICENSING) The Mayor discussed with the City Council as to whether they wanted to consider passing this Bill with one reading or whether they cared to have the three readings. Councilwoman Marcus stated that she would like to have the three readings of Bill No. 11 as there was some items still being considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. With three readings, it would allow more time for additional input with regard to the Special Use Permit. The Mayor then read Bill No. 11 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE IV OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TqE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS CHARTER 23 OF SAID TITLE IV REGARDING CHILD CARE FACILITIES: PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; LICENSE'S REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL APPLICATIONS; INVESTIGATION OF FACILITIES; STANDARD FOR ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; LICENSES; INSPECTION; PENALTIES: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDER OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The Mayor then declared that this would be considered the first reading of Bill No. 11. (FIRST READING OF BILL, NO. 21 - ESTABLISH MULTI - PURPOSE STADIUM COaMMISSION) The Mayor stated that the next item under Old Business was with regard to Bill No. 21 establishing the Multi -- Purpose Stadium Commission. The Mayor said that he would like to have the first reading of this Bill at this time, but would ask if there was any comments from the City Council members. Councilwoman Marcus questioned as to whether the Bill gives proper participation to the College of Idaho and the other organizations that were in the original agreement. The Mayor explained at some length with regard to this question and assured Councilwoman Marcus that the City Attorney was working on this and that the College of Idaho would most certainly be protected. Book 25 Page 232 The Mayor then read Bill No. 21 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, BY CREATING A NEW SECTION: TITLE II, CHAPTER 12, SECTIO14 1 THROUGH 6 IN REGARDS TO MULTI- PURPOSE STADIUM COMMISSION,: SETTING FORTH CREATION, MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF OFFICE, ORGANIZATION; RULES, RECORDS, AND MEETINGS; AND POWERS AND DUTIES. The Mayor then declared this to be the first reading of Bill No 21. (IDAHO TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS) The City Engineer informed the City Council that he addressed these agreements at the last City Council Meeting explaining the additional maintenance responsibilities that the City was asked to assume. Mr. Redmond further said that he had not had an opportunity to check with the Law as to whether the City would have alternatives other than accepting the Agreement as given to the City by the State. It was his recommendation that approval of these agreements be delayed. The Mayor stated that he would like to discuss briefly with the Council the hope he had of making Jaycee Park into a rest stop. Regardless of all the rules and regulations received from the State objecting to this concept, he still felt that the plan had a lot of feasibility not only for the State of Idaho, but also for the City of Caldwell. The Mayor further informed the Council that he received a three page letter from the State that morning voicing their objections to the Jaycee Park project. This does not mean that it can't happen as the City of Caldwell could take the prerogative of putting the Rest Stop in. This would involve quite a bit of money from the community when they were hoping that the State would assist the City. The Mayor stated that he would like to know from the members of the City Council whether they believed that it was a worth while project. He would need to know this before he pursued it any further. This was discussed at some length by the City Council and the Mayor. The Mayor stated that it would be more than a rest stop; it would be a tourist information .site and he felt this was much more feasible than merely a rest stop. The Chamber of Commerce has wanted to do something of this nature for some time. Councilwoman Mallea suggested that the City Council President and the Mayor set a date when they could all travel to both of the sites under consideration and view the possibilities. MOVED by Marcus, SECONDED by Carter to pursue the concept of Jaycee Park Rest Stop in spite of the feelings of the State of Idaho Transportation Department. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIREMEN'S CONTRACT) The Mayor read the following Resolution with regard to authorizing the execution of the Contract with the International Association of Firefighters: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS. 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 contract agreement attached hereto and Book 25 Page 233 made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caldwell and the International Association of Firefighters_ MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Norman that the Resolution be passed. Councilwoman stated that she would like to question Councilman Carter as to whether the Manpower Requirements section was included in this Agreement. Councilman Carter Pointed out that it was contained in the Agreement as presented at this time as follows: ARTICLE XVI SECTION A MANPOWER PEQUIREMENTS The normal recommended manpower off each on duty combat crew shall be as follows: One (1) Captain One (1) Lieutenant One (1) First Class Firefighter One (1) Second Class Firefighter Two (2) Journeyman Firefighters or lower. If a vacancy occurs in any classification of rank of the on duty combat crew, the vacancy shall be filled by personnel of equal rank or one rank lower. In case of sickness or an emergency of one of the on duty combat personnel, the Fire Chief, or his designate may, when necessary, call back or transfer personnel; but, under no circumstances shall combat crews be less than a five (5) man combat crew without the expressed approval of the Fire Chief or his designate. Councilman Raymond stated that he could not support this Agreement with the clause included„ He did not like having this requirement built into the Agreement as he felt it took away from the City Council a management prerogative in determing manpower needs. After discussion, the Mayor called for a vote on the motion to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter and Norman. Those voting no: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles,. and Raymond. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION DENIED The Mayor then requested that the negotiating team return to the Fire Department with this decision. Suggested was that the entire Section be deleted from the Contract. (FINANCIAL REPORT) Councilwoman Mallea reported tha+ the Finance Committee has reviewed the bills. The payroll was in the amount of $218,355.22 of which $48,811.29 was fringe benefits. The Accounts Payable was in the amount of $320,628.42 masking a total of $538,983.64. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Carter that the bills be paid and the Requests for payment be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Book 25 Page 234 Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would like to compliment Dennis Davis on the fine job he has done with the new City full. She also commented that: the employees also did a good job and were ready to open on Monday for business. Councilwoman Marcus reported that she attended the Library Board Meeting. A report was given at that meeting with regard to the Idaho Library Association Meeting in Sun Valley that was attended by several personnel. Councilwoman Marcus also said that she thought the Librarian should be complimented on a job well done this year_ (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor called the Council's attention to a letter he put in their box with regard to the Odd Fellows Lodge. The H.G.D. Office in Portland would not give their support to the project requested by the Odd Fellows and the Mayor stated that he would like to have letters written objecting to the action taken. He felt that it was completely unfair as it was a viable project. The Mayor read the following letter received from Dennis Davis, the Building Official: It is my wish that this letter serve as a written notification of my resignation as Building Official of the City of Caldwell.. Effective date of my resignation will be Friday, the 2nd day of November, 1884, at 5:00 p.m. I would like to cite both personal and professional reasons as determining factors in my decision to leave the City of Caldwell, but choose not to elaborate on those reasons at this time. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that Mr. Davis's resignation be accepted with regret. 'he motion was carried with one no vote from Councilwoman i sal lea . MOTION CARRIED The Mayor also expressed regret and agreed with Councilwoman Mallea's comment that he did do an excellent job in all areas. It would be very difficult to replace him. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m. written APPROVED AS _ — ��-z m l 1984. C�unc ilmer " _, r l t , - C unci pe son ATTEST: City Cld: 6th THIS DAY OF