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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-04city council minutesBook 26 REGULAR MEETING November 4, 19€35 7:30 p.m. Page 204 The Meoting was called to order by the Acting Mayor Pat Mallea. The Acting Mayor explained that she would proceed with the Meeting as scheduled as the Mayor was detained by a phone call and would be a few :minutes late. The Acting Mayor requested that one of the Boy Scouts ,present for the meeting lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Acting Mayor asked the Scoutmaster to introduce his Troop to the City Council. Steve Marshall, the Assistant Scoutmaster of Elks Troop #276, requested each of the boys introduce themselves and they were welcomed to the meeting by the Acting Mayor and City Council. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members aresent: Mallea, Farcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Absent: none. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) It was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 1985, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Acting Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to address any issue that was not on the prepared Agenda. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the meeting would continue as outlined. NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING - CHILD CARE FACILITY A€MENIDMENT) The Acting Mayor informed the City Council that the first item under New Business was a Public Hearing on Child Care Facilities. The meeting was then opened by the Acting Mayor for the hearing as scheduled and Mrs. Robison was asked to present this item. Mrs. Robison explained that the Child Care amendment was twofold. First of all, they were adding a definition into the Zoning Regulations that would correspond with the definition of the Ordinance the City Council passed regarding the number of children that would be considered as a Child Care Facility. The second part is to open up some other zones to allow Child Care Facilities outright. They have had a lot of discussions with much testimony and several public hearings to get an idea of what would be suitable as far as areas go for Child Care Facilities. Some testimony indicated that Commercial Zones and Light Industrial Zones might be appropriate because there was businesses and industries located in these areas. It would be handy and convenient to have parents have their children near by. The Commission decided to hold a Public Hearing and there was no testimony at that hearing. There was some indication that these facilities are not always popular in Residential areas although the most requests do come from Residential areas. There has not been a lot of requests for Commercial Zoned areas to have Child Care Facilities, but there was some residences that would lend themselves quite nicely on the outskirts of the business district. Mrs. Robison further commented that this :foes not appear to be a highly controversial issue. Book 26 Page 205 The Acting Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to speak to this issue. As there was no one, the Acting Mayor declared that Public Hearing closed and asked for discussion from the City Council members. The City Council members had a number of questions that they presented to Mrs. Robison. A copy of this tape is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and will be kept for a six month period. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles to approve the preparation of an Ordinance to amend the Child Care Facility Ordinance to allow Child Care Facilities in a Commercial Zone. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor arrived at this time and extended his apologies for being late. fie received a phone call that he would discuss with the Council later in the meeting. (RESOLUTION - INCREASE PUTTY CASH FUND FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT) The Mayor read Resolution No. 21 -85 in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO INCREASE THE PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT. BE IT (RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Council authorize the City Clerk to establish an increase in the Police Department's petty cash fund to be effective upon passage as follows: Department Present. Amount Increase to Police Dept. $ 500.00 $3,000,00 MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Norman that Resolution No. 21 -85 be passed authorizing the increase in the Police Department petty cash. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIREMAN'S CONTRACT) The Mayor read the following Resolution No. 20 -85 as follows: RSOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS. BE IT RESOLVED City of Caldwell be, execute that certain made a part hereof a the City of Caldwell Fighters. That the Mayor and City Clerk of the and the same hereby are, authorized to contract agreement attached hereto and s if set forth in full by and between and International Association of Fire MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Norman that Resolution No. 20 -85 be passed authorizing the execution of the Fireman's Contract. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would like to commend the Negotiating Committee for their many, many hours of labor, hard work, and difficulties that they have experienced. This was one of the most difficult chores that a City Council member can be assigned. The Mayor also said that he would agree with this commendation and expressed his thanks. Book 26 Page 206 Councilman Raymond pointed out that the Resolution as read did not indicate that the Agreement was with the Local 41821 International Association of Fire 3 . He would request that the Resolution be amended to include this. Both Councilwoman Mallea and Councilman Norman agreed that this correction be noted in the motion as made. Councilman Norman also commented that he would like to suggest that the City Council approve this Agreement with the thought that the Rules and Regulations as put forth were agreed to by the Fire Chief and the Department for the basic operation of the Fire Department. He would like to have it included in the minutes that the City Council recognizes these as the working Rules and Regulations between the Fire Chief and the Firefighters. The Mayor then requested a roll call vote on the motion passing the Resolution to authorize the execution of the Agreement as corrected.. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter, Mallea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Norman, SECONDED by Mallea that the Rules and Regulations be accepted as a working tool between the Fire Chief and the Firefighters. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman :Mallea stated that she had hoped there would be more candidates running for City office at this meeting. She had planned to wish them all well. For those who do not prevail, they have lost one hundred and ninety -two regular meetings set for the next four years. The Mayor informed the City Council that he would like to make a statement at this time before the mews Media left the meeting. He stated that he had received a phone call just before the meeting convened with regard to a project he had been working on for some time. Several of the Council members were aware of it, but some were not primarily because it had to be kept quite quiet. General confirmation was received by the phone call that it was very possible that Caldwell would be receiving a brand new Ramada Inn that will have one hundred and forty -three rooms, a small convention center with a restaurant. They were planning to have this into operation prior to April 1st because they want to take advantage of the travelers that will be passing through here on the way to The World's Fair_ They have been making feasibility studies about the City of Caldwell to see if the City could support a construction of this kind and have decided they could do so very easily. The cost would be about six million dollars. Councilwoman Marcus gave a report with regard to the Crimestopper Program. They were pleased to announce that they have given out one hundred fifty more dollars in rewards and there was another two hundred dollars possible. Over seventy -two calls were received on the Crimestopper phone in the past eleven months which was a big increase. A lot of this was due to the increased help received from the Police DEpartment and they were appreciative of that. At this time there was forty signs for Block Homes and thirty --two of those were already placed. Crime Prevention Week was observed from October 28th to November lst and several schools were visited making children aware of safety procedures. A Chairman was needed for the Block Home Program and Book 26 Page 207 a Co- Chairman for the Neighborhood [Match Program. Crimestoppers were running out of money for awards and would be happy to receive any monies offered. Counciwoman Marcus also reported that those members of the City Council who attended the dinner given by the Lied Meyer Company had a very enjoyable time.. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor informed the Council that the Police Department has announced that their PAL Program was underway at this time. This was the Police Athletic League which was an outstanding program. Also, it was not necessary to push a button at the Police Department in order to talk to someone. You can now go inside the building which should alleviate some of the complaints received about not being able to talk to someone. The Mayor also reminded the City Council members of the Stadium Hoard Meeting Wednesday Noon. Also, the Mayor informed the Council members that next week's meeting would be Tuesday Noon as November 11th was a holiday. There was also a meeting Tuesday evening at Jefferson Junior High for the award they received on a National level. The time for this was 7 :30 P.m. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. APPROVED AS w November , 1985. -a/4 C n.cilperson � •� (� oapc il er on Councilperson AT'T'EST: DAY OF City Clerk/(-' THIS 18th