HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-09city council minutesBook 26 Page 225
REGULAR MEETING
December 9, 1985
12:00 Noon
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: P9allea, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman.
Absent: Carter.
(APPROVAL OF MINUTES)
It was MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Raymond to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
November 18, 1985, and the Regular City Council Meeting of
November 25, 19 85, and approve them as written.
MOTION CARRIED
(AUDIENCE PARTICIPA'T'ION)
The Mayor asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared
to bring anything before the City Council at this time that was
not on the prepared Agenda_ As there was no one, the 'Mayor
declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined.
OLD BUSINESS
(ACCEPT BID ON CEMETERY TRACTOR)
The Mayor stated that he would request that the third item under
New Business he presented at this time due to the fact that the
Sexton was present but would like to be excused as soon as
possible.
The Mayor continued by stating that just one bid was received on
the tractor -mower for the Cemetery Department. The bid was from
Western Power Equipment in the amount of $10,655.00 which
includes a trade -in price of an old mower for $665.00. The bid
meets all specifications and was below budgeted amount by
$2,765.00. It will be paid for out of the Cemetery budget.
MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Cowles to accept the bid as
specified.
MOTION CARRIED
(B.F.I. CONTRACT - COUNCILMAN CARTER AND COUNCILWOMAN MARCUS)
The Mayor called on Councilwoman Marcus to present this item.
Councilwoman Marcus said that they were asked to check on the
Contract with Browning- Ferris. They discussed various }portions
of the contract with the City Engineer, City Clerk and with Larry
Peterson from B.F.I. There was a couple of minor changes that
they determined should be made as an Addendum to the Contract.
one of the changes was in 1.04 describing Bundle. The wording
was changed to say, "an easily handled package not exceeding four
feet in length or 35 lbs. in weight." Another point that needed
correction was the disposal site. It now read that the County
landfill site was at Central Cove. This has changed so the
wording was changed to designate Pickle Butte. Also requested
was an additional clause stating that. Browning- Ferris Industries
of Idaho, Inc. will send a monthly report to the City stating the
amount of compacted and loose garbage hauled.
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Councilwoman Marcus also said that she had investigated the
reasons for asking for the Commercial rate increase and not
Residential. She was informed that the Commercial was more
expensive to haul and there had been little change in t'ne
Residential population. It was therefore their recommendation
that the request from 'gowning- Ferris be approved along with the
three suggested addendum changes.
MOVED by Marcus, SECONDED by Mallea to approve the request from
the Browning - Ferris Industries for the Commercial rate increase
and the several suggested changes by Addendum.
MOTION CARRIED
The City Clerk noted the presence of Councilman Jack Carter.
(PROCLAMATION FOR CIVIL: PATROL WEEK)
The Mayor read the following Proclamation with regard to Civil
Air Patrol Week. This was a week late due to the weather and the
Council Meeting being canceled the previous week, but the Mayor
stated he would read it for Council's benefit as follows.
WHEREAS, Civil Air Patrol, a civilian auxiliary of the
:United States .Air Force, is dedicated to volunteer public service
in the interest of Community, State, and National ;welfare; ands
YHERELS, the members of Canyon. County Cadet Squadron are
prepared to give of their time and resources for the benefit of
their fellow Americans through aerial and ground search and
rescue operations, through humanitarian and mercy flights, and
many other unselfish acts in time of emergency; and
WHEREAS, this organization of volunteers is helping conduct
an effective national program of aerospace education and training,
for its members and the general public; and
'r'AEREAS, December 1, 1985, marks the 44th Anniversary of the
founding of this unique organization established to help America
in its hour of need :wring the dark days of World War I I and
which today is dedicated to the service of humanity and to the
non - combatant defense of this nation; now,
THEREFORE, I, A. H. "AL" McCLUSKY, Mayor of the City of
Caldwell, do hereby proclaim and declare the week of December 1,
1985, to be "CIVIL AIR. PATROL WEEK" in Caldwell and do hereby
call upon the citizens of this community to observe this week
with appropriate ceremonies honoring the men, women and cadet
members of Civil Air Patrol and of the local units of this worth
organization.
NEw BUSINESS
(AUCTION OF PROPERTY AT 109 PAYNTE7R)
The 'Mayor requested that the City Engineer conduct the auction of
property at 109 Paynter.
Mr. Redmond informed the City Council that this was the time set
for the auction of the property at 109 Paynter which would be for
the appraised value of the property. The appraised value was
established at $19,200 which would be the minimum bid. The
property was a residual piece that was left from the purchase of
some right of way by the City. There was a single family
residence on it. Mr. Redmond then declared that the bidding was
open for 119,200 for the property. As there was no one who cared
to bid, Mr. Redmond declared the bidding closed.
Mr. Redmond stated that the City now had the right to negotiate
on the open market since there was no one in the .audience to bid
on the piece of property.
The Mayor then declared that he would appoint Councilman Carter,
as a Committee of one, to pursue the possibilities of selling
this piece of proeerty.
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The Mayor requested approval from the City Council to execute the
agreements from the County with regard to jail fees. The City
Council received copies of the agreements and the Committee
appointed recommended that the Agreements be executed.
MOVED by Mal-lea, SECONDED by Norman that the mayor be authorized
to execute the Agreements with Canyon County regarding the jail
fees.
(APPOINTMENT TO STADIUM BOARD)
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor called on Councilman Norman to present this item on the
Agenda.
Councilman Norman informed the City Council that he met with the
Stadium Board last week. Inasmuch as Mr. Ledgerwood was
resigning from the Stadium Board, it was the Board's
recommendation that Al McCluskey be appointeed in his stead.
The Mayor explained that Councilman Cowles would automatically
become a member of this Board when he took over the Office of
Mayor.
MOVED by Norman that Al McCluskey be appointed to the Stadium
Board.
Councilwoman Mallea commented that the proper procedure was for
the Mayor to male the appointment and then the Council would take
action, The Mayor then declared that he would appoint Al
McCluskey to the Stadium Board and would therefore, accept the
position.
The motion by Councilman Norman was then SECONDED by Mallea.
MOTION CARRIED
(APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD)
Councilwoman Mallea stated that the Library Board was the only
Board in the City which is appointed by the City Council and
accepted by the Mayor. She then read the following letter from
the Caldwell Library Board:
The Board of the Caldwell Public Library would like to recommend
the name of Nancy Kobe for the appointment to the Library Board_
Elaine Carpenter, who has been on tine Board for ten years, has
found it necessary to not continue. Councilwoman Mallea then
stated that as a member of the Board and President of the City
Council, she would appoint Nancy Xobe to the Library Board, It
would be necessary to have acceptance by the Mayor and agreement
Erom the City Council,
MOVED by Carter, SECONDED, by Cowles to approve the appointment
of Nancy Kobe to the Library Board as requested by Councilwoman
Mallea.
MOTION CARRIED
(REQUEST TO BID COMPUTER)
The Mayor informed the Council that they should all have copies
of the opinion submitted by Ron Pollock with regard to the
bidding on the computer. After denying the bids at a previous
meeting, it was recommended that Mr. Pollock work on this opinion
and submit it to the City Council.. The Mayor further said that
he would ask for a :motion at this time from the City Council to
approve bidding the computer.
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Councilwoman Mallea explained that this report was much mote
detailed than the previous one and she had spent a good deal of
time with Mr. Pollock and Donna Talley discussing the
specifications for the computer.
MOVED by Norman, SECONDED by Raymond that the approval be given
to bid the computer.
'MOTION CARRIED
(NEW BEER AND NINE LICENSE FOR R AND B MP,RKET)
The Mayor stated that the Police Chief submitted the following
letter with regard to a request for a beer and wine license at R
and D Market:
We have completed a records check on Mike Collins and have not
found any reason the subject shouldn't be issued a license.
The Mayor further said that there has been licenses there before,
but Mike has now taken over the management so it was necessary to
issue a license in his name. He then asked for action on the
license.
MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Marcus to approve the beer and wine
license at R and P. Market as requested.
MOTION CARRIED
(APPROVE PRNEW7�L OF LICENSES FOR 1986)
The following renewal licenses were presented to the City Council
for approval: Don's Super Save Market, Caldwell Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Calvin Cobb's and Saratoga, Gem Stop 01" and Gem Stop
030, Morgan's Beverage, Dog House Tavern, Route Table Pizza,
Interstate 66, and the - . ,, . - ,Iks Club.
MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Carter that approval be given for
those renewals as presented.
XQTIOI: CARRIED
The Mayor further stated that there was a couple of bars that the
Police Chief has some question about. The Chief talked to h i n:
that morning about the possibility of one of these bars not
receiving his nproval for a renewal of the beer license. The
bar was causing some serious problems and the Mayor approved the
Police Chief's request to take a good look at the problems and
determining the action that should be taken.
(CATERING PERMIT)
A Catering Permit was requested by The Bambo Bar to cater for
IDEA'S Christmas Party at the dining hall of the College of Idaho
on December 14, 1985. The Police Chief gave his verbal approval
and the fee was paid. The Mayor t asked the City Council to
take action on this request.
MOVED by Cowles, SECOND",) by Raymond that approval be given for
this Catering PerAt as requested subject to the Police Chief's
signature on the application.
MOTION CARRIED
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Councilwoman Mallea stated that before giving her Committee
Reports, she would like to ask Council if they have received the
final copy of the Ordinance to amend the Pawnbrokers Licensing
from the Police Chief. There was a note in her box from the
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Police Chief_ attached to a copy of the Bill saying that it was
the final draft and he planned to have it on the Agenda for the
Monday meeting.
The Mayor answered that he did receive a copy, but a day or two
later he found that another meeting was planned with the
Pawnbrokers. Councilwoman Mallea .further said that there was
another :meeting, but that she thought this copy was the one
agreed upon by the Pawnbrokers and I -lie Police Chief.
The Mayor then read the Pill by title only for the third reading
as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MIUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CALG'riOELL,
COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, "PERTAINING TO PAWNBROKERS BY —'
REPEALING CHAPTER, 3, SrCTIONS 1 THROUGH 11, TITLE IV PERTAINING
TO PAWNBROKERS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, OR PARTS
THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREtiiITH.
As there was no other comments from the City Council,
Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would MOVE, and it was
SECONDED by Raymond to dispense w..ith the rule requiring the
reading of a Pill in full and that Bill No. 24 be passed as
amended and entitled Ordinance No. 1709.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes:; Mallea, Marcus, Cowles,
Raymond, Norman, and Carter. Those voting no: none. Absent and
not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
Councilwoman continued by informing the Council that she attended
the Library Board meeting held to honor Elaine Carpenter who was
presented with a plague. Business discussed was that Mrs.
Armstrong was contributing 52,000 and the Forward Club
contributing $1,000 towards the replacement of the doors. The
total replacement cost for the four doors will cost in excess of
520,000.
Councilman Norman informed the City Council that he met with the
Stadium -Board. Their study was beginning to move forward.
Councilwoman Marcus reported on the Library Legislative meeting
in Boise that she attended with Elaine Leppert.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
The Mayor stated that he would like to have Councilman I:aymond
and Councilwoman f9allea meet with him on Wednesday morning at
9.15 a.m.
Councilman Norman also saidd that he had a short meeting with Ray
wo.lfe with regard to the umbrella insurance coverage information.
tie would like to have the City Council meet with him sometime to
discuss it. The Mayor determined that he would request Mr. Wolfe
to be in attendance at the next Regular City Council Meeting to
discuss this item.
The Mayor also commented on the success of the Christmas Parade.
I-Ie commended the Street crews for 'their work in clearing the
streets during the recent snow storms.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
12:40 p.m.
APPROVED AS written
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