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Home My WebLink About2001-11-08city council minutesBook 42 SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2001 12:00 NOON The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas. Page 223 The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Wells, Gable, Hopper, Langan, and Ozuna. Absent: Callsen. (ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA) The Mayor asked if there were any additions to the Agenda. It was MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Gable to add a 2A, Discussion on underground storage and 2C, consider lease agreement for three vehicles with Wells Fargo Bank. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Welts Gable, 14agper, Langan, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Callsen. /and Hopper. MOTION CARRIED (CANVASS THE VOTES OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE MAYOR AND THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2001) The Mayor explained that this was the time set to canvass the votes of the Municipal Election held on November 6, 2001. According to Idaho State Code (50 -467), the City Council meets to canvass the results of the election within six days following the election. The Council examines the results as determined by the Canyon County Election Office. The action would be to accept the results or deny the results. The results were as follows: Mayor Garret L. Nancolas, four year term 1,604 City Council Seat No. I Paul L. Alldredge 443 Gene A. Enebo 583 Orville "Jim" Tallmon 696 Seat No. 2 Dan Evans 640 Shannon Ozuna 1,135 Seat No. 3 Robert M. "Rob" Hopper 1,532 MOVED by Langan, SECONDED by Ozuna to accept the votes of the Municipal Election as presented by the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Langan, Ozuna, Wells, and Gable. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Callsen and Hopper. MOTION CARRIED (PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATUS OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES PERTAINING TO PROPOSAL TO THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR AN IDAHO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS IN CALDWELL) The Mayor noted that the next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing on the status of proposed activities pertaining to a proposal to the Idaho Department of Commerce for an Idaho Community Development Grant to provide affordable housing improvements in Caldwell. He recognized Shawn Charters from Sage Community Resources who presented the purpose of the Hearing as follows: Purpose of this Public Hearing is to allow the citizens of Caldwell to have input on the development of ICDBG applications in accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan. EXPLANATION OF PROGRAM The Community Development Block Grant Program was enacted by the Community Development Act of 1974 — which authorized H.U.D. to operate the program. ➢ Cities and Counties are the eligible applicants to this program. Book 42 Page 224 ➢ To qualify, eligible activities must serve to principally benefit (51 %) low /moderate income persons — This project will benefit 100% low to moderate income persons. ➢ The estimated FY 2002 ICDBG State allocation for Public Facility Projects is $4,259,000. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ➢ This application is for a $250,500 grant that would begin a revolving loan fund for critical rehabilitation of 30 homes (112 residents) in Caldwell's East Urban Renewal area. ➢ The CD.BG grant dollars will pay for essential repairs to outdated or non - functioning heating and plumbing, incorporate energy reduction windows, replace aging roofs, and siding in homes that are 50+ years in age. Some homes also need ramps and grab bars to assist the elderly and physically disabled as well as the potential for lead -based paint abatement during the rehab process. ➢ Matching funds consists of $100,000 City LID, $57,000 East Urban Renewal Agency Contribution, and $250,000 HOME loan. The draft application is available for your review. CLOSE OF HEARING Written and verbal comments will be accepted up to five (5) days after the hearing. Following satisfactory resolution of any comments or questions, the hearing will be closed. The Mayor noted that Councilman Hopper was now present. MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Gable to close the Public Hearing. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Hopper, Langan, Gable, and Wells. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Callsen. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION ON CONDITION AT THE AIRPORT REGARDING UNDERGROUND TANKS) The City Engineer, Mr. Law, informed Council that this matter was discussed several weeks ago although no action was taken at that time. Both the Airport Manager and Councilman Wells agreed to research the situation and bring back information to Council. Councilman Wells stated that he believed things had changed since last discussed. The insurance agreed with him that it would be safer to leave the fuel tanks underground and to detennine what to do with the tanks that were above ground. After discussion, the City Engineer asked direction on three items as follows: 1. Prefer underground tanks rather than above ground tanks. 2. Authorize funds in the amount of $11,000 out of Contingency funds to bring tanks up to Code. 3. Direct Staff to prepare a Iease using flowage fee as a condition for use of the tanks. MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by !-Topper to approve the recommendations of the City Engineer. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Ozuna, Hopper, Gable, and Langan. Those: voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Callsen. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER THREE VEHICLE LEASES WITH WELLS FARGO) The Finance Director, ElJay Waite, informed Council that he had a supplement to the master lease for three vehicles including two Ford Crown Victorias and a Ranger 2WD pickup. The lease documents were prepared and he simply needed authorization from the Council for the Mayor to execute the appropriate documents. MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Langan that the Mayor be authorized to sign the lease as requested by the Finance Director. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Ozima, Hopper, Langan, and Gable. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Callsen. MOTION CARRIED (ADJOURN) Book 42 Page 225 MOVED by Oznna, SECONDED by Gable that since there was no further business, the meeting be adjourned at 12:40 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS _ 19th DAY OF ILQy r__ , 2001. 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