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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-12-27city council minutesBook 24 Page 273 REGULAR MEETING December 27,, 1983 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order by the Acting Mayor Jack Raymond. The Acting Mayor requested that everyone stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,. The Roll of the City Council was caned with the following members present: L. Carter, J. Carter, Mallea, Betts, and Cowles. Absent: none. The Acting 'Mayor explained that the Mayor was iii and unable to attend the City Council. Meeting. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Acting 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 stated that the meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (RECONSIDERATION OF BEER LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE DOGHOUSE AND WESTERN BEER AND LUNCH) The Acting Mayor stated that the only item under Old Business was to give reconsideration to the 'issuance of beer licenses to The Doghouse and the Western Beer and Lunch. A letter was received from the Chief of Police which was read as follows: Although the number of called for services at the Dog House and the Western Beer and Lunch have been a concern, it appears that those and other problems are being addressed. At this time, there is no objection to the issuance of Licenses to these establishments. The Acting Mayor pointed out that representatives from both of these establishments were present at this meeting and if the Council had any questions at this time, they could address the representatives. The Acting Mayor asked that they be considered separately and would ask for questions with regard to The Doghouse. Mr. Chavez, representing The Doghouse, was questioned at some length by members of the City Council regarding management of The Doghouse. The Police Chief was also present and stated that at this time he had no reason to not recommend that the license be issued. The Police Chief was requested by the City Council to advise Mr. Chavez in the future of any ongoing or immediate problems which might arise. MOVED by L. Carter, SECONDED by Mallea that the beer license for The Doghouse be renewed. MOTION CARRIED The Acting Mayor stated that he would now asked for discussion With regard to the renewal of beer license for western Beer and Lunch. The Police Chief was asked for his input as the letter stated that he would inform the City Council with regard to his discussion with Mr. Martinez. The Police Chief stated that he met with Mr. Martinez last week and discussed the problems in general and problems specifically. It was felt that it was appropriate to discuss the matters with some of the employees of the establishment which was also done. The rack of control was discussed, they have read the new Book 24 Page 274 ordinance and assurance was given to the Police Chief that they were going to try to abide by this Ordinance and the provisions just as close as they possibly can. They also talked about the loud music as well as the kinds of people that go to this establishment. The Police Chief felt that those things that were of concern to the Police Department were being addressed and it was felt that the Department had the full cooperation of Mr. Martinez. The Acting Mayor commented that he had heard a number of concerns with regard to the noise of the music. Mr. Martinez stated that he no longer had the music as he couldn't afford it anymore so it should no longer be a problem. Councilwoman Mallea asked Mr. Martinez if he could see any problems that he could not handle for the coming year. Mr.___ Martinez stated that he did not. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by L. Carter that the beer license renewal for Western Beer and Lunch be approved. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (BILL NO. 28 - REZONE FROM R -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R -3 MULTI- FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY AT 2117 SOUTH KIMBALL) The Acting Mayor read the Bill by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, FROM R -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-3 MULTI - FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND DETERMINING THAT SAID CHANGE IN ZONING IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, REPEALING ALL LAWS OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would like to consider this the first reading of Bill No. 28. The City was waiting for a. Deed giving the City the right to extend the street when the time comes for Kimball to be widened. It was Councilwoman Mallea's recommendation that a vote not be taken on this Bill until the Deed was received. She had discussed this with the Planning and Zoning Director regarding this. The City Council agreed to the first reading and the Acting Mayor so directed. (RESOLUTION NO. 34 -83 - PLAN CHANGE FOR LOT 9, BLOCK 1 OF SOUTH KIMBALL - 2117 SOUTH KIMBALL) The Acting Mayor read the following Resolution on the Plan Change for the property just discussed: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. BE IT RESOLVED That the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, be authorized to approve a change on the Comprehensive Plan as described below and as shown on the map attached as Exhibit A: Lot 9, Block 1 of South Kimball Addition, excepting the East 13 feet, and also known as 2117 S. Kimball Avenue, to be changed from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and Professional Offices. It was MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by L. Carter that Resolution No. 34 -83 be passed as presented. Book 24 Page 275 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Betts, Cowles, L. Carter, J. Carter, and Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (APPROVAL OF BEER LICENSE RENEWALS) The City Clerk presented the following requests for beer license renewals to the City Council for approval: Freddy °s, Cimarron, Franklin Oil, The Corner Bar, Eagles, Asia, Major's, and 7- Eleven Stores. It was also stated that there was no question with regard to these renewals. A discussion followed as to what establishments have not applied for their renewals at this time. It was noted that there could be a problem for several as there was not another Council Meeting before the first of the year and there was a need for some time for consideration of these. A copy of the new Ordinance was taken to the Barowner ° s AssociatLon so all were aware of the new laws. Councilwoman Mallea stated that she would request that more written material be submitted by the Police Chief when there was a question regarding the renewals. MOVED By L. Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that approval be given for these beer licenses as presented by the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman Cowles reported that Cleo Murphy was awarded the Employee of the Year Award. last Friday. The Employee's dinner went very well. Councilman Cowles also informed the Council members that he had distributed to each of them some information regarding the proposed vacation schedule that Mr. Enebo put together. It was requested that the Council look over this material and Councilman Cowles stated he would urge the Mayor to include this item under Old Business on the January 3rd Council Meeting Agenda. It was hoped that a vote would be taken by this present City Council. There was a rather lengthy discussion regarding this item. The Acting Mayor then requested a motion to include this item on the Agenda. MOVED by Cowles, SECONDED by L. Carter that consideration of new vacation schedule for the employees be included on the Agenda for the January 3rd meeting under Old Business. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Cowes, L. Carter, and Betts. Those voting no: Mallea and J. Carter. The Acting Mayor stated that he would cast his vote of no which constituted a tie which denied the motion. MOTION DENIED (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Acting Mayor read the following letter addressed to the Mayor from Richard L. Harris, the Prosecuting Attorney: As you are aware, the contract previously entered into is due to expire at the end of the month. It is our proposal that we extend the contract for an additional year under the same terms and conditions. It is our blief and feeling that our office has done a very able job in prosecuting cases for the City of Caldwell and that our office is agressive in prosecuting criminal conduct. we make no claims of being Book 24 Page 276 perfect and, periodically, there are difficulties which arise. Nontheless, we believe overall that we have been and are doing an excellent job in the area of prosecution. At the present time, we have two attorneys doing the majority of prosecution for the City of Caldwell. Those attorneys devote approximately thirty to thirty -five hours a week in the handling of Caldwell cases and our secretarial staff time amounts to approximately fifteen hours per week. We are receiving„ for the most part, excellent cooperation with the Caldwell Police Department and. specifically, Dot Busch has been very helpful to us in serving papers and subpoenas. If you have any questions or if you would like me or a member of my off.Lce to appear and discuss this matter with you orally or with the City Council, don't hesitate to call me. Your cooperation is appreciated. After discussion, it was determined that the City Council would prefer delaying action on this item until the return of the Mayor. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. APPROVED AS written 198�< Co 'dc persO 1 ,� Co ouncilperson ATTEST: City Clercr