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Home My WebLink About1984-12-18city council minutesBook 25 REGULAR MEETING December 18, 1984 4:00 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 265 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: Carter, Norman, Cowles, and Mallea. Absent: Raymond and Marcus. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Carter to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 4, 1984, and the Regular City Council Meeting of December 13, 1984, and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (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. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS (APPROVAL OF LICENSE RENEWALS) The City Clerk presented the following license renewals for liquor, beer, and wine: The Good Diehl Store, Don's Super Save, The Office Lounge, Victor's, Franklin Oil, and the Eagles Lodge. All of the renewals were in order. MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be given for the renewal of these licenses as presented. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCIAL REPORT) Councilwoman Mallea reported that the Finance Committee reviewed the Requests for Payment for the City of Caldwell. There was accounts payable in the amount of $204,674.12; a payroll in the amount of $225,217.63 of which $53,304.65 was fringe benefits. This made a total of $429,891.75. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Norman that the total of $429,891.75 be approved and the checks issued and the requests for payment be filed with the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED) The Mayor stated that he would request a motion from the City Council to convene into an Executive Session after the Regular City Council Meeting for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by Mallea that the City Council convene into an Executive Session pursuant to the Idaho State Code, Section 67 -2343 for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Book 25 Page 266 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Cowles, Mallea, Carter, and Norman. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Marcus and Raymond. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman Carter reported that he met with the Senior Citizen's Board on Monday. They were still discussing the addition to their building. It was found that they do not have as much room on the back of the building as was anticipated. They are now looking to build to the West side for their expansion. Also, Alta Williams, Freida Younger, Pearl Teraberry were re- elected to the Board. Councilman Cowles explained to the City Council that he would be out of town for the month of January due to a trip back East. It was noted at this time that Councilwoman Marcus arrived in the Council Chambers and was present for the balance of the Meeting. Councilwoman Marcus stated that she attended the Senior Citizen's Christmas luncheon for volunteers on Monday. The volunteers are honored once a year and it was a very nice luncheon. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor informed the City Council that he would like to read a letter for City Council information received from the Secretary of Pet Haven: To: County Commissioners, Sheriff Prescott, Mayor Goering, Chief Brisbin, Mayor McCluskey and Dolores Hewitt as well as involved veterinarians. For the past 12 years Canyon County Pet Haven, Inc., has supplied emergency care for animals brought to us by Sheriff's deputies, City Police and other people referred to us by these officials. During the past five years alone, we have cared for 1686 dogs. Our veterinarians have gone out on such calls or opened their clinics to treat these animals at all hours of the night and early morning. They have gotten out of bed at 2:00 a.m. or left birthday dinners and other occasions to perform these after hours services. We at Pet Haven did not begrudge doing this service for the cities and county. Now, hoever, we feel that it is time for the County Animal Shelter to assume these duties. We took the first step toward this a few weeks ago by informing Dolores Hewitt, shelter manager, that we would appreciate their_ referring all injured animals to the official shelter veterinarian during regular hours.. The matter was brought before the Pet Haven Board again at our last meeting and motion prevailed that the following statement be sent to those concerned with operating the shelter: "Canyon County Pet Haven, a private humane society supported entirely by voluntary contributions, has reached the point - where it can no longer provide medical. treatment for dogs picked up by City - County employees and brought to our veterinary hospitals in Caldwell and Nampa during regular hours when the shelter veterinarians' clinic is open and their doctors are on call. Book 25 Page 267 We have voted to continue our emergency after hours service until May 1, 1985, This will give the cities and county time to provide funds with which to pay the official shelter veterinarian for performing these services." There was a strong feeling that Pet Haven should be paid for its after hours services from now until May 1, but the motion prevailed that the group would rather donate the time in order to give shelter officials more time to raise the extr funds needed. We are not trying to dictate shelter policy when we add that there are numerous shelters across the nation where members of the county and district veterinary associations the their turns at serving animal shelters regularly on a free basis. They work on the principle that "Many hands make light work." There are no charges, the veterinarians consider it a donation to animal welfare - - to which they are dedicated. The Mayor said that he felt that the City Council should be aware of the letter. There being no further business, the Regular City Council was adjourned and the Council convened into an Executive Session. After their discussion, the Meeting was officially adjourned at 5:30 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 2nd DAY OF January , 198 / Mayor Co ncilperson C unci� o - Councilperson Councilperson _ d un ci We r ATTEST: C - ity Clerl<' 7