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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-22city council minutesBook 24 REGULAR MEETING November 22, 1983 12:00 Noon Page 258 The Meeting was called to order by Council President Jack Raymond. The Council President 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: Bettis. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) As there was no one from the audience who cared to bring anything before the City Counci.l', the Council President stated that he would start with the item on Agenda referring to Golf Fees for 1984, until the Mayor arrived. (APPROVAL OF GOLF FEES FOR 1984) Councilman L. Carter reported that he had attended the Golf Board meeting the day before and was requested by the Board to bring their recommendation to the City Council regarding fees for the coming year. The only fees that were raised was the full -time college students from $100.00 to $150.00 for a season ticket. All the other fees were to remain the same for the coming year. However, this year the sales tctx will have to be paid on all fees. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by J. Carter that the Golf Fees for the coming year of 1984 be approved as recommended by the Golf Board. Councilwoman Mallea questioned as to what the fee was for high school students. Councilman Les Carter said that up to eighteen years of age to play on both courses was $50.00 for a season ticket. Council President Raymond then asked for a vote on the motion as made. MOTION CARRIED (APPROVAL OF BEER LICENSE RENEWALS) The City Clerk presented three beer license renewals for approval by the City Council at this time.. They were for M & W Market, The Elks, and the Pizza Hut. The Clerk reminded the Council that it would be necessary to approve these renewals as they were received. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be given for the renewal of the Beer Licenses as presented. MOTION CARRIED The Clerk noted that the Mayor had arrived and also Councilman Betts and were counted as being present. (Y.A.A.C. APPOINTMENTS) The Mayor stated that the Young Adult Advisory Commission made the following recommendations for appointment to the Commission: Lloyd Bair, Robert Casados, and Sheila Leishman. The Mayor made the recommendation that these three people be appointed to the Commission. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Cowles that Lloyd Bair, Robert Casados, and Sheila Leishman be appointed to the Young Adult Advisory Commission as recommended by the Mayor. Book 24 MOTION CARRIED (LETTER REGARDING JAIL FEES) Page 259 The Mayor said that all members of the City Council did receive a copy of this letter. This was the proposition from Richard Harris that the City was to pay for anything that comes under a City Ordinance and all D.U.I. charges. The Mayor further stated that, in his opinion, this was completely unsatisfactory as the D.U.I. was the problem. The Mayor further informed the Council that the Port of Hope reported that thus far they have had only three people that were recommended to the program since the law went into affect. The intent of the law was to take people that had a problem with alcohol, which involved a number of those arrested, and recommend them to an agency for help. There was to be a meeting at the College in December with regard to this problem. The Port of Hope and the Salvation Army were working together with one of the finest plans the Mayor had ever seen for alcohol rehabilitation. The Council discussed this item at some length determining that they would like an opinion from the City Attorney as to the City's options. The Mayor also informed the Council that if the City's Attorney along with Sandpoint's and Pocatello's City Attorneys jointly requested an opinion from the Attorney General, he felt that some direction could be given to the Cities. The Council agreed to not take any action at this time and to pursue the - issue with the City Attorney for some direction. (DISCUSSION REGARDING CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES) The Mayor informed the City Council that he would like for the Council to have a float in the Christmas Parade, but after discussion it was decided that they would use the jury from the Red Eye Pete ceremoney in the Parade for a City float and the Council would not have one of their own. The Mayor also stated that he was going to have a prize this year for residential and business decorations and would like for the Council to be the Judges. (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilwoman Mallea reminded the Council of the Friends of the Library luncheon on Monday at the Elks. Councilman L. Carter pointed out that the minutes stated that this was to be December 20th, when it should have been November 28th. Councilwoman Mallea also reported that she attended the Johansen hearing and the validity of the City's search warrants was upheld. She also congratulated the Press for the coverage of the Red Eyed Pete Burial. Councilman L. Carter reported that he attended the meeting with the Senior Citizens the day before. On December 9th the Seniors were going to be awarded a $6,000 grant for the Center from the Whittenberger Foundation. There was two important events coming up; December 20th and the 22nd that the City Council would be invited to. Councilman Carter advised the Council members to keep the two dates in mind. Councilman Betts stated that he would like to have included on the next Agenda a discussion regarding the vacation schedule for the employees. Councilwoman Mallea pointed out that they did have a special meeting regarding this matter, but several of the Council people did not attend. Therefore, no decision was reached. Councilman Betts suggested that another meeting be scheduled and after discussion it was decided that they would meet for lunch on December 30th. Councilman Raymond stated that he would check into having it at Diane's and let the Council members know for sure. Book 24 (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) Page 260 The Mayor reported that Jack Bennett from Cable TV was in to see him just before the meeting. They taped the Red Eyed Pete Burial and would be showing it in conjunction with the Parade some time in the near future. The Mayor also informed the Council that the Chamber of Commerce was working on retail promotion and if any of the Council had suggestions, they would be welcome. Councilman Raymond stated that if any of the Council members had items they would like to have considered before the end of the year to please let him know. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. APPROVED AS written Decomber M 1983. `.PHIS 13th DAY OF ATTEST: C�:Sz city Clerk