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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-09city council minutesBook 23 Page 299 REGULAR MEETING November 9, 1982 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCloskey. 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, Mallea, Betts, and Cowles. Absent: J. Carter. (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. (REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN AGENDA) The Mayor asked permission from the City Council to change the Agenda to add one item at the beginning of the Meeting while there was an audience as he would like as many as possible to see what he had planned to present to the City Council. MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by L. Carter to grant the Mayor permission to add one item to the Agenda as requested. MOTION CARRIED (POSSIBLE NEW SEAL FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL) The Mayor stated that he would like to say for the benefit of everyone present that Mr. Paul Evans was instrumental in the calendar that was being put out for the Centennial. It was a great and beautiful job. The Mayor further commented that he had always been very dissatisfied with the Seal of the City of Caldwell so he had talked with Mr. Evans several months ago and asked if he would be interested in making a Seal for Caldwell. Mr. Evans was responsible for the State Seal. Mr. Evans came back with a rough proposal for a Seal for the City of Caldwell which the Mayor stated he would like to pass around for everyone to look at. Mr. Evans symbolized Industry, Education, Church, and Agriculture on the proposal and the Mayor felt it was very good and could be tied into the Centennial year. It would be necessary to look into some cost factors, but he would ask the City Council to give it some consideration. (OLD BUSINESS) (DECISION ON THE LANDSCAPING ON THE INTERSTATE) The Mayor stated that he had written out some ideas about why he was encouraging the City Council to support this proposition that was being presented and he would pass out copies for the audience and Council. They were as follows: 1. If not planted now and all water uses put in, chances are slim that it will be done in the future. 2. Consider not only the cost of planting, but landscaping plan cost and possible replacement costs - - bad shrubs, etc. 3. This has the potential to "Turn Around" the apathy on part of some of the citizens and businesses. 4. Opportunity to make entrance! to Caldwell a showplace for the State; County and City. Book 23 Page 300 5. Governor's Symposium on the Idaho Economy has determined that individual cities are res:oonsible for individual growth - not the State. PROPOSAL FOR FOUNDATION 1. Caldwell Improvement Foundation be formed. 2. Seek out volunteer contributions to be added monthly on water bill_ - $1.00 a month or 50 cents minimum (as cost feasible) 3. Memorial be built with names of participants in perpetual care fund recognized. 4. $15,000 dedicated to maintenance or a foundation by City. 5. City encourage volunteer assistance on maintenance. The Mayor further said that he had :received two letters; one from Caldwell. Memorial Hospital stating their support for the project and 'the other was from the Caldwell Rotary Club also giving their support. One comment in the letter from the Rotary was, "The Rotary Club would like to show their support by doing a first class job on the landscaping project even if it involves sticking our neck out for future commitments. '° The Mayor felt that this statement from the Rotary was worth noting. If the City Council determines that they will go for the landscaping, that is exactly what it would amount to - they would be sticking their neck out to some extent. The Mayor then asked if there was anyone from the audience who would care to speak on this item. Mr. Ray Wolfe was recognized and stated that last week there was a meeting here in Caldwell with the State people who were helping to develop the plan and a group talked to them at some length with regard to this project. It was the feeling of the Chamber of Commerce that the improvements on the Interstate would be Caldwell's calling card. It would be the first impression of Caldwell from both the West and East; what was done now would effect Caldwell fifteen to twenty years from now. If Caldwell does not take a step forward, it was felt that Caldwell would lose in the long run. This was a situation where the Chamber would work in conjunction with the City and try to develop either a Foundation or funds for the maintenance of this project. It was something that all were going to share in. No one likes to increase taxes, but this was a user pay situation. Several others from the audience spoke with regard to this landscaping including Connie Franck:e and Nevin Holly. Mr. Holly commented that the Caldwell Parks and Recreation Department was in support to this plan and felt it would be an asset to the community. The Mayor then asked if any members of the City Council cared to comment. The City Council members all spoke with regard to the project and discussed which one of the categories the City should support. Mr. Horton, from the Chamber of Commerce, and the City Engineer, Ron Redmond, both discussed the project with the Council members and. stated their recommendations. It was then MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Raymond that the City of Caldwell advance the project to high density level of landscaping. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor then stated that he would like to have a motion to support the intent of forming a Foundation for future payment on this project without using the tax dollar to do so. After discussion, it was MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Betts that the Mayor be given permission for the intent to start working toward _. forming a Foundation for the expense of maintenance of this project. MOTION CARRIED Book 23 Page 301 Ray Wolfe was recognized and stated that he appreciated their action and he agreed that it was not just the situation of the City Council, but rather a situation of the City. This was something they would all work for together and achieve together. NEW .BUSINESS (BID OPENING - VEHICLES FOR PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT) The Mayor stated that the next item was the bid opening for vehicles for the Parks and Recreation Department and the Fire Department. He requested that those Department Heads come forward and open the bids_ The bids were opened as follows: Mr. Holly pointed out that some of the bids were submitted for both Departments in the same envelope so he would read the bids as opened. Lanny Berg Chevrolet 1983 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup $10,258.17 Better Buick GMC, Jim Dobbs Bid bond submitted to be added to official bid Lanny Berg Chevrolet 1983 Small pickup four door wao,on $6,659.04 Tom Scott Mazda, Subaru, and Fiat Small wagon 1983 $7,300.00 Tom Scott Mazda, Subaru, and Fiat Small pickup $5,588.00 Happy Day Ford 1/2 ton mini pickup $7,647.15 1982 Escort wagon $6,625.29 Twin Cities Toyota Small pickup $5,980.00 Small wagon $6,333.25 Lanny Berg Chevrolet 1/2 ton mini pickup 1983 $7,398.77 Curt and Hal Small wagon $7,250.00 Jim Dobbs Small mini pickup $6,772.69 Correction to Lanny Berg Chevrolet 1983 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup $8,928.51 Happy Day Ford 1/2 ton pickup 1982 $8,948.32 Book 23 1982 F100 Ford $8,948.32 Page 302 The Mayor stated that he would like to appoint a Committee consiting of the Council Bid Committee, Nevin Holly, Ken Batt, and Tom Burns to go over these bids to determine if they meet the specifications and bring a recommendation back to the City Council. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that the bids as read be turned over to the Committee as established by the Mayor and that a recommendation be submitted to the City Council MOTION CARRIED (PETITION FROM FIRST ASSEMBLY CHURCH) The Mayor stated that he received a petition from the First Assembly Church saying that those signing the petition would .like to see 16th Street going to the First Assembly of God Church blacktopped and see it maintained regularly until that can be done. The Mayor further said that he thought it was maintained regularly and the City has addressed blacktopping this street before and were not able to form a L.I.A. which was the only way it could be done. The Mayor then passed the Petition around for the City Council to read and turned it over to the City Engineer. (RESOLUTION NO. 55 -82 - REHAB LOAN FOR CATALINA RAMIREZ) Councilman L. Carter reported that this requested loan was reviewed for Catalina Ramirez of 703 Freeport, and it lool<ed very good. He would recommend its approval. The Mayor then read the Resolution by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR CATALINA RAMIREZ AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Mal . that Resolution No. 55 -82 be passed authorizing the rehab loan for Catalina Ramirez. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: L. Carter, Mallea, Betts, Cowles, and Raymond. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: J. Carter. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION NO. 56 -82 - FUND TRANSFER) The Mayor stated that the next order of business was a Resolution with regard to a :Fund transfer. Every year there was some money left in the Sanitation and the law states that it has to be transferred into the General Fund. The Resolution was as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT TO TRANSFER CERTAIN FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IDAHO CODE 50 -1014 BE IT RESOLVED That the Chief Accountant be authorized to transfer funds as listed in accordance with Idaho Code 50 -1014; "Transfer of funds - The City Council of the cities may transfer an unexpended balance in one fund to the credit of another fund." TO: 01 -316.6 Sanitation Franchise FROM: Sanitation $1,235.20 book 23 Page 303 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Council shall have the prerogative or repayment to the appropriate funds by Resolution if necessary. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that Resolution No. 56 -82 be passed as presented. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Cowles, Raymond, L. Carter, Mallea, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: J. Carter. MO'T'ION CARRIED (BEER LICENSE TRANSFER AND WINE LICENSE FOR BRASS LAMP) The Mayor read the following memo from the Police chief as follows: There is no statutory reason Mike and Wendy Felt cannot have a city license to sell beer and wine at the Brass Lamp at 207 South Ninth Avenue in Caldwell once they have gained necessary county and state licenses and have paid the appropriate fees. /s/ Richard W. Dormois, Chief of Police The Police Chief explained that this was a transfer of license from one brother to another and he had talked with them about this request. It was in the name of Gregg Felt and he was not currently part of the business and did not intend to be a part of the new enterprise. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be given for the request for a transfer of beer license and a wine license. MOTION CARRIED (BEER LICENSE TRANSFER FOR GRIZZLY BEAR) The Mayor stated that the next order of business was a request for a beer and wine license for Davies W. Light at the Grizzly Bear. The letter from the Chief of Police was read as follows: There is no statutory preclusion to David W. Light, 2- 21 --45, having a license to purvey beer and wine at the Grizzly Bear Pizza Parlor at 48816 East Cleveland Boulevard in Caldwell, I haven't seen Mr. Light's state and county license but he assures me proper applications have been made. /s/ Richard W. Dormois, Chief of Police MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by J. Raymond that approval be given for the licenses as requested by Grizzly Bear. MOTION CARRIED (CATERING PERMIT) The City Clerk presented one Catering Permit for approval. This was the Corral to cater for the Eagles Dance at the Eagles Hall on November 20th. The Police Chief submitted his approval and the fee was paid to the Office of the City Clerk MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be given for the Catering Permit as presented. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Hook 23 Page 304 Councilwoman Mallea reported that the Crime Stoppers met last Wednesday. Mr. Robertson was contacting those not attending and reminding them of the Bylaws as to when terms are up. There was - thirty -nine signs up in the City for Crime Stoppers. Ives Jones is setting up an entire area which will cater to the needs of the Crime Stoppers and will display light controllers, alarm systems, and etc. There was now enough money to ,pay the phone bill and they were grateful to all who contributed. The program was all going well. Councilwoman Mallea also reminded everyone that the Hoedown was this Friday night at the Farm Building at Simplot Complex. There was tickets on sale and she would encourage everyone to attend. Councilman L. Carter stated that he was happy to report that the Caldwell Community Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the `- Golf Courses for their general improvement.. Councilman Carter also reminded everyone to be sure to buy one of - the Centennial calendars. Councilman Cowles informed the City Council that 'he attended the Chamber of Commerce dinner and would ask that the Mayor write a letter of congratulations to Kent Marmon for winning the Distinguished Citizen Award. Councilman Cowles also stated that he would be in town now for a while. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor informed the City Council that he had some information on the jail and would distribute copies to the City Council members. The Mayor also requested that the City Council members call his office as to whether they plan to attend the A.I.C. Legislative Dinner on the 18th. The Mayor stated that he had a letter from Miracle Mile regarding items that he felt should be referred to the City Engineer. The Mayor informed the City Council that a determination had to be made as soon as possible with regard to how criminal cases would be handled for the City. He further said that he would pass out for their purusal a report made by the Police Chief at the Mayor's request which the Mayor stated he felt was an excellent job. The Mayor further said that he would recommend that the City hire the firm of Connolly and Smyser to finish out this year in criminal investigation. This would give the City an opportunity to see what action they took. The City had some hundred or so of warrants in the Police Department office and possibly at least one hundred and possibly as many as four hundred in the County structure that have not been served. This not only does not bring in the funds to the City of Caldwell, but also destroys the system. The City Council discussed this item at some length and determined that action would be taken, at the next Regular Meeting after they had an opportunity to review the letter from the Chief of Police. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m. APPROVED AS w ritten Nov ember Coun man � 'Councilman Councilman ATTEST: OF City C e t THIS 1 6t h DAY