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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-19city council minutesComments from Chief of Police Chief of Police Astleford commented that there were many streets in the City which needed to be re striped on the centerline. He inquired if anything had been done in regards to this. Street Superintendent Pete Wykert informed the Chief that he had attempted to contact several people but was unable to do so. Councilman McCluskey requested that Mr. Wykert check into the situation and contract him. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Council- woman Williams, seconded by Councilman Carter, that the meeting adjourn. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. C Mayor ity ULer COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 19, 1973 3:15 P.M. The Council met pursuant to call and acknowledgement of notice in the following form: We, the undersigned Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do here- by acknowledge notice of a Special Meeting of the said City Council to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of Caldwell, Idaho at the hour of 3:15 P.M. on the 19th day of October, 1973, for the trans- action of all business in connection with the following object: a resolution setting clerks, judges and con. stables for the coming election and other business. �1 Witness our signatures this 19th day of October, 1973• J � Ma r Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Charles W. Carpenter presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Council answered present: Alta E. Williams, Alfred H McCluskey, Joe Gamboa and Lester E. Carter. Agsent: Charles C. Banks and James R. Dakan. Resolution No. 25 First presented for the consideration of the Council was Resolution No. 25, sponsored by Council- mar. Carter, who moved its passage: RESOLUTION NO. 25 BY COUNCILMAN Carter A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDGES, CLERKS AND CONSTABLES TO SERVE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF CALD- WELL TO BE HALD NOVEMBER 6, 1973. 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 judges, clerks and constables for the four voting precincts of the City of Caldwell, Idaho: FOR THE FIRST PRECINCT: Betty Lawson, Judge; Reba DeMond, Francis L. Turner, Hazel Davis, Mildred Lahr, Mertie English, Judith Wykert, Ruby Redman, Joanne Soren, Mabel Jessen, Mary E. Walker, Clerks; George Hammer, Constable. FOR THE SECOND PRECINCT: Eleanor M. Hayman, Judge; Nara K. Foster, Barbara Nankin, Jane T. Sower, Bernice E. Davis, Vera B. Leighty, Valeeta Wallace, Larsen Arland, Mary Schweibert, Pearl Birch, Marguerite Ball, Clerks; Dean Dennis, Constable. FOR THE THIRD PRECINCT: Dessie Cole, Judge; Dorothea L. Bickmore, Annabelle Kimbrough, Marjorie Transue, Ruth Weick, Sadie Satterfield, Ellen Dretke, Edna M. Wood, Nathelle Oates, Rasa Code, Betty Wheeloc. Clerks; Chas. H. Satterfield, Constable. FOR THE FOURTH PRECINCT: Alicia Hill, Judge; Amelia McPherson, Esther Schmahl, Louise Vassar, Nelle N. Carver, Margaret Hatten, Alma Mills, Betty Kessler, Virginia Hayes, Florins Bettis, Myrtle Sayler, Clerks; Roy Clement, Constable. 633 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 judges, clerks or constable at said election, the Mayor is hereb; authorized to designate persons to succeed either as judges, clerks and constables, as the case may be, pro- vided said persons meet the qualifications required by law to serve in such capacity at the General Election of the City of Caldwell, Idaho The motion for passage was seconded by Councilwoman Williams. A roll call vote was called for whe: the following members of the Council voted in the affirmative: Carter, Williams, McCloskey and Gamboa. Neg• ative votes: None. Absent and not voting: Oaken and Banks. The Mayor declared that Resolution No. 25 had passed. Comments from Councilman McCluskey Councilman McCloskey stated that he had reason to believe that the state would provide a four land highway between Caldwell and Nampa. He added that he felt the City should extend the present road through the industrial site where the LID had been and plan to obtain rights of way to Dstick Road. The Mayor stated that he had had a letter from the Highway Department suggesting that in the devel- opment of Cleveland that a 20 foot set back be allowed. It was moved by Councilman McCloskey to advise the City Engineer to furnish the City Attorney with what information was necessary to zone the areas on the north and south of Cleveland so the highway depart - nent could make a four lane highway when they were ready. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carter. vote, the motion carried. Councilman Banks arrived at the meeting followed shortly by Councilman Oaken. Councilman McCloskey stated that members of the Council had requested that there be some decision Is regarding the employment of Phil Weber, Superintendent of Parks. Wayne Davis stated that Councilman Carter had requested a legal opinion as to whether the Council ld remove an appointive officer. He added that at that time he didn't think the Council could, but then read the following from 50 -206 of the Idaho Code: REMOVAL OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS. -Any appointive officer, unless appointed under sections 50-801 through 50 -812, may be removed by the Mayor for any cause by him deemed sufficient; but such removal shall be by and with the affirmative vote of one half (t�) plus one (1) of the members of the full council; provided, that the city council, by the unanimous vote of all of its members, may upon their own initiative remove any appointive officer. ne Davis stated that if there was a unanimous vote from the Council, any appointive officer could be Councilman McCloskey stated that the Council had lost confidence in Mr. Weber, and though Mr. [ ad been working hard, the Council was involved with tax payers' money, and he felt Mr. Weber should be It was moved by Councilman McCloskey that Mr. Weber be removed from the position of Park Superin- tendent. In seconding the motion, Councilman Carter stated that he felt that after investigation it was the judgement of the six members of the council to unanimously recommend the removal of Mr. Weber. Mayor Carpenter stated that he felt that the City would be much better off if Mr. Weber were kept o to complete the leaf pick up and the winterization of the park. He added that if Mr. Weber left, Mr. Cooper would be the only person who would know how to use the blower for the removal of leaves. He stated hat there were still two employees, one at the Rose Garden and one with Mr. Weber taking care of things and were in the process of finishing installing the water and sewer lines at the ball fields at both parks. After brief discussion, Councilman McCloskey asked for question, and the following members of the Council voted in the affirmative: McCloskey, Banks, Gamboa, Dakan, Carter and Williams. Negative votes: one. Absent and not voting: None. The Mayor then asked when the Council wanted this removal effective. Councilwoman Williams stated that it should be immediate, and the members of the Council concurred. There being no further business to came before the Council at this time, it was moved by Council- :wan Williams, seconded by Councilman McCloskey, that the meeting adjourn. A vote was taken, and the motion Parried. The meeting adjourned at 3:50 P.M. r -� l Citp Clerk COUNCIL CHAMBERS November 5, 1973 8:00 P.M. The regular monthly meeting of the City Council met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor Charles W. Carpenter presiding. Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Council answered present: Alta E. Williams, Alfred H. McCluskey, Charles C. Banks, Joe Gamboa, James R. Dakan and Lester E. Carter. Absent; None. Invocation Mayor Carpenter called upon Rev. Ernest Chamberlain of the First Christian Church to deliver the Invocation. Minutes approved - October 15 and 19, 1973 Mayor Carpenter inquired if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the recessed meeting of October 15, 1973, and the special meeting of October 19, 1973. There being none, it was moved by Councilman Gamboa, seconded by Councilman Banks, that the minutes of these two meetings be approved. Upon vote, the motion carried. Variance Granted Mayor Carpenter stated that Earl Brockman was requesting a variance, and in Mr. Brockman's absence called upon George Dufur to explain the request. Mr. Dufur stated that Mr. Brockman wanted a variance to place a mobile home at 510 Denver. He added that the space was 43 feet and the requirement was 50 feet. Councilwoman Williams stated that Mr. Brockman had obtained an affidavit from Mr. Eagan stating that there was no objection to the placement of the mobile home, and on this basis she moved that the variance be allowed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Carter. Upon vote, the motion passed. Variance Granted The Mayor then read the following letter from Glen L. Evans, Inc.: October 15, 1973 The Honorable Charles Carpenter Mayor of Caldwell Caldwell, Idaho 83605 Dear Mayor Carpenter: In connection with the property at Glen L. Evans, Inc., we request cfethe,ait$'-of'1Lx1dixe11 a variance because of certain encroachments as described below. a) Building encroaches along the North and South boundaries of Lot #22 as disclosed by Survey #GLE -2183 of Alpha Engineers, Inc., on November 22, 1972 (copy enclosed). b) Canopy encroaches on Garber Street right of way, as disclosed by inspection. Your kind consideration to this request is appreciated. Sincerely yours, /s/ John Bianco Division Manager Mayor Carpenter then read the following note from Mel Lewis: October 17, 1973 I see no reason why the variance with regard to the building encroachment on City right of way should not be granted. The encroachment will not effect future development of either Garber Street or Evans Street. In checking with the Cuilding Department, the canopy essentially meets the requirements of the Building Code and therefore should not require any action. It was moved by Councilman Gamboa, seconded by Councilman McCluskey, to grant the variance. Upon vote, the motion passed. Councilman McCluskey stated that it was his understanding that each member of the Council was to be contacted by the person requesting the variance so the property in question could be inspected before the Council meeting. He then asked Mr. Dufur to inform those requesting variance to call the members of the I Council. It was then moved by Councilman Gamboa, seconded by Councilman McCluskey, that in the future any I variance having to do with encroachments presented to the Council should be accompanied by a certified plat