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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-17city council minutesBook 22 Page 323 REGULAR MEETING November 17, 1981 7:00 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. 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: Williams, Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Absent: none. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 1981, and the Regular City Council Meeting of November 10, 1981, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who would care to direct any comments or questions to 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. The Mayor did request that in the event that Mr. Gilbert comes back into the meeting after his discussion with the City Engineer, that he be allowed to speak to the City Council with regard to his problems if he so desires. OLD BUSINESS (DECISION ON TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENT) The Mayor stated that they would dispense with this item as it was discussed informally at noon and the City Council determined that they would postpone the decision until letters of intent were received. (REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON REQUEST FROM THE COLLEGE OF IDAHO) The Mayor stated that at this time he would like a report from the Committee regarding the request made by the College of Idaho for the closure of some roads. Councilman Hopper was recognized and stated that the Committee would like to postpone the decision on this request as it was in the stage of progress and they have not completed their study. NEW BUSINESS (RESOLUTION NO. 68 -81 - IDAHO FIRST NATIONAL BANK) The Mayor informed the City Council that the first item under New Business was a Resolution with the Idaho First National Bank regarding a property trade. The Mayor explained that the Idaho First National Bank has offered the City of Caldwell a direct trade of a piece of property on the West side of the Bank from the alley over to Blaine Street for the present building and site where the Bank was located. The Mayor then read the Resolution in full as follows: WHEREBY, The Idaho First National Bank has offered the City their bank building at Caldwell, Idaho, and certain lands yet to be determined joining it in direct trade for certain lands owned by the City West and North of the Caldwell Fire Station, the area of which is also yet to be determined, and; WHEREAS, Indications are that this could possibly be a benefit to both parties, and; Book 22 Page 324 IhHF REAS, The citizens of Caldwell might gain from the trade; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Council pursue the possibility of a trade and that the Mayor and a City Council Representative be directed to communicate with the Bank officials and keep the City Council notified of progress. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Mal-lea that Resolution No. 68 -81 pass as presented by the Mayor. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper. Carter, Betts, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO BECKY DARNALL) The Mayor stated that at this time he would ask that Becky Darnall come forward to receive a Certificate of Appointment as an Associate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor further explained that Miss Darnall would not be able to vote while serving on this Commission as so many of the determinations made by this Commission were with regard to law. She will, however, be able to enter into the discussions. The purpose of having the young people as members of these Commissions was to get the young people more involved and familiar with City Government. The Certificate was then presented to Miss Darnall. The Mayor also said that a Certificate was to be presented to Dan Driscoll as a member of the Community Resources Committee, but he was unable to attend this meeting. (CHANGES IN STREET LIGHTING RATES) The Mayor stated that he would not go into this item as copies of the information from the A.I.C. was distributed to the members of the City Council. He would ask the City Council to look it over and since it was only in the beginning stages at this` " "" time, they would discuss it at a later. date. (LETTER OF NOTIFICATION TO BAR OWNERS) The Mayor stated that there was about fifty establishments in the City of Caldwell who have Liquor, Beer, or Wine licenses. The Mayor further said that some of these establishments have more problems internally than others and require far more police support through calls. The Mayor said that he felt very strongly that management had a lot to do with the numberof problems. It cost a minimum of fifty dollars for a police vehicle call and with the backup required, it actually was one hundred dollars. These figures, the Mayor stated, came from the City of Boise and the City of Nampa as both of these cities made a study with regard to the costs of calls. The Mayor further commented that he did not want any establishments to feel that they should not call if they do have a problem. It was the hope of the City and the Bar Owners Association to stop the problems before the calls have to be made to the Police. The Mayor then said that he would read the letter that would be sent to seven establishments in the City of Caldwell: In accordance with Caldwell City Code No. 4 -7 -16 regarding Renewal of License and supported by the recommendation of the Caldwell Police Chief based on the number of calls for assistance from the Police Department compared with other establishments, you are hereby notified it will be necessary for you to appear in person before the City Council at a scheduled Council Meeting before renewal of your Beer, Wine or Liquor License (as pertains) will be considered for renewal. Call City Hall (459 -3641) and contact City Clerk, Betty 3o Keller, if you desire to be included on a City Council Meeting Agenda. The Mayor further stated that this does not mean that they will not get a license; it simply means that the City of Caldwell wants to assist them in, the problems that they might be having. Book 22 Page 325 The Mayor stated that he would not read the list of those bars being sent the letter at this time as the letters were not sent out as yet. The names will then be a matter of record. (RESOLUTION NO. 67 -81 - REHAB FOR BLANCHE L. DAVENPORT) The Mayor called on Councilman Carter of the Rehab Committee to discuss this Resolution. Councilman Carter was recognized and informed the City Council and the Mayor that the Rehab Committee met and acted on a loan for Blanche L. Davenport. This was an addition of $400.00 to the original loan that was approved previously. It was the Committee's recommendation that this Resolution for the Rehab Loan be approved. The Resolution was read by title only as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR BLANCIIE L. DAVENPORT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Raymond that Resolution No. 67 -81 be passed authorizing the Rehab Loan for Blanche L. Davenport. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter, Betts, Williams, Raymond, Mallea, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - BILL GILBERT) The Mayor said that at this time he would revert back to the Audience Participation item on the Agenda. The Mayor then asked Mr. Bill Gilbert if he cared to address the City Council at this time. Mr. Gilbert was recognized and stated that he would like to discuss his problem with the City Council. He further said that he was the owner of the thirty -five and thirty -six hundred block on East Cleveland. There was at this time some sewer work going on out there which was creating some problems for him. Mr. Gilbert stated that he had prepared copies of documents with regard to the problems and would distribute this material to the Mayor and City Council at this time. Mr. Gilbert also stated that he would read the memo written by him to the Mayor as follows: This will advise that the indeture made by the City of Caldwell and Bill Gilbert on June 30, 1981, is null because of the failure of the City of Caldwell to meet those considerations which were conditions of said easement. It is my suggestion that in the absence of an easement the presence of sanitary interceptors and sewer lines on my property is in violation of my rights. It is my further suggestion that the City of Caldwell refrain from any use of those sanitary interceptors and sewer lines from this time on. Because of the failure of the City of Caldwell to provide those considerations I have suffered considerable losses, damages, and — anguish. I am assessing those losses and damages. I will endeavor to assertain same as expeditiously as possible, at which time I will look to the City of Caldwell for just compensation. Mr. Gilbert discussed at some length the many complaints he had with regard to this work being done along Cleveland Boulevard and went through all of the documents that he distributed to the City Council. These documents were attached to the minutes as Exhibit "A ". After listening to the complaints of Mr. Gilbert, the Mayor stated that he had a long discussion with Mr. Gilbert in his office. At that time Mr. Gilbert insisted that the asphalt be laid that day as stipulated. The asphalt was laid, it started raining and as a result was probably a poor job. Mr. Gilbert insisted that the asphalt be Book 22 Page 326 laid. With regard to the forklift moving the cars, it was suggested by Mr. Gilbert that they do the job as they could do the job much better. The Mayor further stated that the contractor did run into some problems; cement as an example and right now the job was steppe( due to the water level being so high. It was necessary to pump the water lower as they go along. Ron Redmond, City Engineer, was ;recognized and stated that they coul� go through the list of concerns that Mr. Gilbert had, but he did not believe this was the appropriate time during the Council Meeting. There was some reasons that could be addressed and there was some definite problem areas. Mr. Redmond stated that the suggestion was made that Mr. Gilbert, the.Contractor, and Alpha Engineers sit down and work out some reasonable solutions to the problems. The Mayor's suggestion to the City Council was that the Contractor and Construction Engineer talk with Mr. Gilbert and perhaps pinpoint the concerns. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Carter that the problem be turned over to the Contractor and Alpha Engineers to be discussed with Mr. Gilbert. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAL STATEMENT) The Mayor called on Councilman Betts to present the Financial Report. Councilman Betts reported that the Committee had gone over the Requests for Payment for the month. There was Requests for Payment totalling $413,965:84; a Payroll of $175,928.44, of which $35,904.00 was fringe benefits with a total expenditure of $589,894.28. MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Williams that the checks be issued and the Requests for Payment be filed in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Williams stated that she had no reports to make at this time. Councilman Betts reported that there was a Finance Committee Meeting last Thursday and the main topic of discussion was the Fire Chief's request for a new fire truck. After going through the budget, it was the Finance Committee's recommendation to the City Council that bids be let for a new fire truck. Councilman Betts further explained that the reason this was an urgent request was that the truck the City now had on order was to have been received. in September. It was requested more than a year ago and was still not received. The Fire Chief felt that it would probably be eighteen months from the time the truck was ordered before it would be delivered. The present truck was just about on its last run as it was a 1948 model. MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Williams that bids be let for a new fire truck. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Betts further stated that the Committee also discussed the sidewalk for Mrs. Jones. That particular project was turned over to a Committee to receive more information from the Building Inspector before a final decision was made. Councilman Carter reported that he attended the Senior Citizen's Center Board Meeting on Monday and there was nothing in particular to report. The Golf ] Board was to meet the next day. Book 22 Page 327 Councilman Hopper gave an extensive report with regard to driving a street sweeper from Montana back to Caldwell for the Street Department. The Mayor commented that the City Council really owed him a vote of thanks for delivering the sweeper. Councilwoman Mallea reported that as the Committee of one assigned to getting information for the review of the beer licenses, the only answer she had received at this time was from the Association of Idaho Cities. She further said that she had contacted the Idaho State Liquor Law Enforcement, the City of Boise, and the Attorney General's Office and was hoping to hear from them soon. The information she was seeking was the procedures to follow so the City of Caldwell can write their ordinances so to proceed in the proper manner. The Mayor pointed out that he felt there would have to be some Legislative changes before the City could proceed. Councilman Raymond reported that the Rehab Committee met and took action as discussed earlier in the meeting with regard to Mrs. Davenport's loan. CMAXOR'S COMMENTS) 1. Town Hall Meeting. The Mayor informed the City Council that he received a call from the Governor's Office and the City of Caldwell will be the Town Hall Capitol for a day on December 11th, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It will be held in the City Council Chambers. 2. The Mayor also reported that the City of Caldwell will receive $50,000 from F.A.A. of the anticipated $55,000. He was in hopes that they could ascertain why the City did not receive the other $5,000. Three lights installed. The Mayor then reported that three lights were installed downtown with the money that was given towards the lighting project. The Mayor stated that he felt these lights were installed in areas that he felt were very hazardous. One was on the corner of Fifth, which was a replacement; also on Sixth where there has been no light at all; and the third was in the alley behind Bill Morrison's Office. The Mayor explained that the Employee's Recognition Banquet was scheduled for the 18th of December. No tax monies can be used for a party of this kind. The employees want to try to raise their own funds for the party. The employees specified that they did not want the City Council to assist except for some help on raffle tickets during the garage sale that they were planning at the Armory. It was the employee's request that perhaps the Council members could go around town and attempt to get a couple of dinners donated so they could be raffled off or given as door prizes. The employees did not feel that they could go out and solicit the merchants. 6. Dog pound project. The Mayor reported that he had a meeting with the Mayor of Nampa and Ken Harward and the County Commissioners with regard to this project. The dog program was discussed in general. The City of Caldwell was going to give them the $5,000 received from the Gannett Grant to be used for fencing or whatever. They were trying to get a code passed by the County to cover everything which would include fees and etc. They seemed to want to go with Nampa's fines which were quite a bit higher than Caldwell's. All of the fees for licenses will go to the City, but this would be all the income the City would receive. The pound fees and so forth would go towards the care of the facility. 7. Divert Program. The Mayor informed the Council that he started a new program that he was sure they were aware of called the "Do It Voluntarily and Enjoy Reduced Taxes." He needed people who were willing to do things in the community for doing any number of things. 8. Sewage Damage Claim. The City received a sewage damage claim that the Mayor stated he would turn over to a Committee of Jack Carter GOOK Z/ Page j28 Councilman Elect, and Pete Cowles, Councilman Elect. Some discussion followed as to whether this would be proper since they had not been sworn in as Council members as yet. Council- man Raymond pointed out that the Mayor could appoint anyone he c"ared'to as a Committee. The information involved in this clan could be obtained from City personnel. The Mayor read the claii and'then turned it over to the two Committee members. 9. Letter from the Retail Merchants. The Mayor read a letter from the Retail Merchants informing the Mayor and Council of the proposed Christmas parade. The letter requested a possible donation from the City of Caldwell towards the prize money for the parade. The Mayor.poin:ed out that,the.parade last year was excellent even though smaller than some of the other cities in the area. 10. The Mayor stated that the Recreation Department called him and they have quite a project going on at the old Jefferson Field which was far more than was expected. He said that he` would like to discuss this with Councilman Hopper. (AUTHORIZE FILING FEES FOR THE LEOS CASE) The Mayor stated that he would like to have the City Council authori the filing fees for the Leos case. MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Mallea that the City Council authorize the filing fees for the Leos case. MOTTON CARRIED (DISCUSSION REGARDING THE LEASING Or THE GROUND AT PURPLE SAGE) The Mayor informed the Council that Me. Andrews was in to see him that day and would like to lease the ground -at Purple Sage again. T] Lease was to terminate in February, but Mr. Andrews would like to discuss it with the City now so he could be doing some work on it. It was determined after discussion that Councilman Hopper would talk with Mr. Andrews with regard to the lease. (REPORT BY POLICE CHIEF) The Police Chief reported that his Department found about four hundred and fifteen old dollars in evidence at the Police Station which would be turned over to the General Fund. There was also other items that would be auctioned off. The evidence tags on th, items were very old and every attempt had been made to find owners of the items. IIe also advised the Mayor and City Council of the graduation of Jame Hollis from the Academy in Boise the 20th of November at 11:00 a.m. ' The address was .3311 West State Street. The Police Chief also mentioned the Department's good fortune in apprehending some burglars in the last fFw days which was attributed to some good luck and some new detectives that were working very har.c -,There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p APPROVED AS wxafi�n THIS "_ 'DAY OF �1e��nr 1981. ATTEST: City Clerk