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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-26city council minutesBook 23 REGULAR MEETING October 26, 1982 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 288 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: Raymond, L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, and Cowles. Absent: Betts. (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. Since there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (RAND LINDLEY FROM IDA -ORE) The Mayor introduced Rand Lindley, the Executive Director from Ida -Ore, who was present at the meeting to talk with the City Council on the feasibility of funding Ida -Ore. After Mr. Lindley's presentation, the Mayor requested that the City Council come to a decision with regard to this funding by the next City Council Meeting. (SECOND READING OF BILL NO. 20 - AMEND CODE REGARDING SECURITY TRAILERS) The Mayor read Bill No. 20 by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV, CHAPTER 5, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, STATE OF IDAHO, RELA'T'ING - TO TRAILER COURTS AND TOURIST CAMPS BY DELETING AND ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE IN SECTION 4(G) PERTAINING TO PARKING OUTSIDE OF LICENSED TRAILER COURTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS HEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor explained to the City Council that it was changed since the first reading to state that the fee for - the Security Trailers would be established by Policy by the City Council. The Mayor then declared this to be the second reading of Bill No. 20. (ACCEPT BID FOR COPIER AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT) The Mayor stated that the next order of business was acceptance of the bid for the copy machine for the Police Department. The bids were opened at the last Regular City Council Meeting and turned over to a Committee for study and a recommendation to be brought back to this Meeting. Councilman L. Carter, a' member `of the Committee, reported that after review the Committee determined that - the bid would go to Datafax Business Equipment in the amount of $5,995. The sorter was built in and the cost of the service agreement was based on 8,000 monthly average copies at $48.00 a month. There was several bids that did not submit a bid bond and another bid came higher with - the addition of a sorter. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Mal-lea that the bid from Datafax Business Equipment in the amount of $5,995.00 for the copy machine for the Police Department be accepted. Book 23 NEW BUSINESS Page 289 MOTION CARRIED (PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF BELMONT BETWEEN 12TH AND 13TH) The Mayor declared that the first order of business under New Business was a Public Hearing on the vacation of Belmont between 12th and 13th. The Planning and Zoning Commission was not ready 'to submit a recommendation on this vacation as they were requesting that the Engineering Department make a study on the impact of the closure. The Mayor stated that he would recommend that the Police Department set up a marker on the West side of the property as that was the only place where the public was going through. The Mayor declared that the Public fearing be opened. Mrs. Robison was recognized and informed the Mayor that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet again until November 18th. The Mayor then asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to speak with regard to this vacation. Since there was no one who cared to speak for or against this request, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. The Mayor then stated that this iteir, would again be addressed after the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of November 18th. (PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A REPLAT OF PART OF BLOCK 1, FROST'S ADDITION) The Mayor stated that the next item of business was the Preliminary Plat of a Replat of Part of Block 1, Frost's Addition. He called on Mrs. Robison of Planning and Zoning to discuss this item. Mrs. Robison explained that a special use permit was granted earlier this year for a ten unit condominium fronting on South Kimball Avenue south of Morrison Street and including half of vacated Mead Street. Conditions of the special use permit were platting and homeowner's association documents. This plat is being submitted to fulfill the platting requirement. Lot dimensions are smaller than minimum because this is a condominium development. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Flat and the following was discussed. Street Improvements: No additional right of way for Morrison Street was obtained, so the roadway will have to be constructed within the existing 30 feet. The developer will be required to construct half plus 7 1/2 feet of roadway (18 + 7.5 = 25.5 ft. of usable roadway). It is ultimately planned to be 36 feet. Curb, gutter and sidewalks will be required where there is none in place bordering the development. A 16 foot fire access lane has been reserved along the south side. If the developer intends to fence off the project and have a private drive- through, access off of Kimball must be sufficient to handle fire apparatus. Water: There is a 4 -inch waterline in Kimball and it is anticipated a 6 -inch line will be laid along Morrison with a fire hydrant to be installed at the corner of Morrison and Parker. Separate water meters will be required. Sewer: Sewer is available from a line parallel with Kimball and Parker that runs through the block. A 10 -foot easement will be dedicated on the plat and a 4 -foot easement the length of the plat will be dedicated on a separate instrument to give a total of 14 feet. Developer's engineer will design a sewer lateral to serve Lots 1 -3 if included in the plat. Drainage: Project will drain to Kimball. Lots 1 -3 will drain to Morrison and then to Kimball. Power: Existing lines are overhead. Irrigation: A plan must be submitted to Pioneer Irrigation District for approval. Whatever system is designed, it must be approved and installed before plat can be finalized. Mrs. Robison further said that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved this Preliminary Plat subject to the above stipulations. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED By Cowles that the Preliminary Plat of a Replat of part of Block 1, Frost's Addition be approved subject to the conditions set by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Book 23 Page 290 MOTION CARRIED Councilman Betts arrived in the City Council Chambers and was counted as present. (FINAL PLAT OF BOB'S ACRES, A REPLAT OF COON'S SUBDIVISION AT LAI {E AVENUE AND HOMEDALE ROAD) The Mayor again called on. Mrs. Robison to discuss this item on the Agenda. Mrs. Robison informed the City Council that this Plat was in the County, but by policy the City has looked at everything within a mile of the City. The Engineering Department reviewed the Final Plat and submitted the :following: Appears that the apparent shallow soil beneath the drainfields will indicate short -lived septic tank fields and it should be noted the City has no plans to extend sewer service should the need arise. Lots 1 and 2 don't meet State standards for size to accommodate both a well and septage facility even though approval has been obtained from the Southwest Health District. In the future consideration should be given to install a central water system with the capability of providing 500 /gals /min. for fire flow needs. After a short discussion, it was MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by L. Carter that the City state for the records that the Plat was reviewed and that the Council would give their blessing. MOTION CARRIED (LETTER TO MR. MORRISON REGARDING RUIZ CASE) The Mayor read the following letter for the City Council which was addressed to William C. Morrison, City Attorney, from Quane, Smith, Howard and Hull: Please find enclosed a copy of the Answer and Demand for Jury Trial which I have filed on behalf of the City of Caldwell. I have also enclosed a copy of the Response to Requests for Admission which have also been filed with the Court. I anticipate that I will be receiving the additional materials from the Caldwell City Engineer in the near future. Once I have had a chance to review those documents, I will probably be calling your office and setting up an appointment for further discussion of this case. I certainly appreciate your cooperation in this matter. I honestly believe it would benefit the City of Caldwell- if they would. retain your services - to assist :me in this litigation. Naturally, all expenses, including depositions and discovery expenses, will be paid by my firm. However, your indepth knowledge of this case would certainly facilitate the defense of the City and its employees. Please let me know if the City will allow you to remain working on this file. The City Council discussed this letter and determined that the Mayor write back to them and assure them that Mr. Morrison would be available. (TORT CLAIM ON DOG - RALPH HOYLE) The Mayor presented to the City Council a notice of Tort Claim submitted by Ralph Hoyle of 2317 Michigan with regard to the claimants' loss of their female dog while in the custody of the city pound. The letter from Mr. Hoyle was as follows: Enclosed is notice of Tort Claim. We also wish to register our protest against the apparent practice of not segregating well dogs from those which are sick. The pound gave us a sick dog to replace ours which was erroneously destroyed. We have had to spend $60.00 in veterinary fees, medicine, shots and Book 23 Page 291 special diet for the replacement dog. Although the veterinarian told us he would probably die, constant monitoring and spoonfeeding him water at 15 minute intervals for three days have caused the dog to rally and he is on the mend. We would appreciate your attention to this matter. It was MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by J. Carter to deny this claim and refer it to the City insurance carrier. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST FROM FLAVOR FREEZE, INC.) The Mayor stated that he received a request from Flavor Freeze, Inc., located at 115 East Plymouth, for a security trailer. The Mayor further said that he had not discussed this request with Planning and Zoning as yet. Mrs. Robison explained that this business was located in a R2 -T Zone and was in an area where there could be mobile homes. It would be a matter of interpretation as to whether it would be a mobile home or security trailer. The City Council discussed this request at some length. It was then MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that approval be given subject to review by Planning and Zoning to determine if it will be considered a security trailer or to be installed in accordance with T- Overlay Zone. MOTION CARRIED (CATERING PERMIT) The City Clerk presented one Catering Permit for approval by the City Council. This was for the Corral Lounge to cater at the old 9th Street Retreat Building at 207 South 9th for the Snake River Rugby Team on the 30th of October. The Police Chief submitted his approval and the fee was paid to the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED By Cowles that approval be given for the Catering Permit as requested. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) councilwoman Mallea reported on they Stadium Commission Meeting. Part of the fence for the baseball field was replaced as it was blown down by the wind. It was suggested that consideration be given to improve the public address system. Councilwoman Mallea also attended the Library Board Meeting and read the following letter received from the Caldwell Librarian: At the October 21 meeting of the Idaho State Library Board the Caldwell Public Library was awarded $25,751 to implement the following proposal: There are five different types of libraries in Caldwell - public, academic, school, hospital, and business. This proposal will establish a local cooperative network "to provide for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of school, public, academic and special libraries for improved supplementary services for the special clientele served by each type of library." These five libraries encompass the total library resources available in Caldwell: Caldwell Public Library; Caldwell School District; College of Idaho; J. R_ Simplot Company; and the Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Book 23 Page292 Through use of the wLN acquisitions and cataloging subsystems the Caldwell Public Library will do a year long cost analysis to determine the value of using such a system to cut acquisitions and cataloging costs of the eleven medium -sized libraries in Idaho. Caldwell's application was ranked number one by the LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act) Advisory Committee and was the largest grant awarded by over $10,000. It will give the Caldwell Public Library the long term capability to stay in the forefront of library service to the people of Caldwell. It will give us interlibrary loan capabilities to get materials from every college and university in the State of Idaho. Councilman J. Carter reported with regad to the Airport Commission Meeting which was held last week. They were having considerable problems and would be meeting again in a week or so to try to get some of the things resolved. Councilman L. Carter stated that he attended the Historical Commission Meeting and their calendars for the Centennial would be ready very soon. The Mayor said that he and several other members of the City Council met that noon with Roger Horton and a proposed promoter that Mr. Horton wanted the Council to meet. A presentation was made with regard to the promotion of the Centennial. Councilman Cowles remanded the Council of the rummage sale for the coming Saturday sponsored by Crime Stoppers. This was to be held at the old Burn's Chevrolet building from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Councilman Betts stated that he did receive a revised budget from the Centennial Committee. He still did not agree with all of it, but could live with it. It was Councilman Betts' recommendation that their budget be approved. Councilwoman Mallea again reminded the City Council members to review the terms stipulated for the hiring of a new City Attorney. If any of them have further suggestions, she would encourage them to state them as action should be taken as soon as possible. (CLAIM SUBMITTED ON PURCHASE ORDER) The Mayor informed the City Council that Staff called his attention to a Purchase Order that was submitted for payment by Mary Thompson from the Police Department. The amount ws $50.00 for the balance of repair costs to a vehicle used conducting Department business during working hours. The car was parked in the lot of the Continental Club where the Department was having a three hour meeting on Criminal Investigations. Mrs. Thompson delivered some certificates for distribution and while there her car was damaged when someone backed into Tier. It was MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Cowles that - this claim be denied. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. APPROVED AS written _ THIS 2nd DAY OF Wnvpnher 1982. Y Ma i or Counil.inan )__ Co ncilznan , C6u9cilman ' Council a / Councilman Courzcilma ATTEST: r cz;�, °,