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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-30city council minutesBook 21 REGULAR MEETING December 30, 1980 12:00 Noon Page 383 The Meeting was called to order by Council President Alta E. Williams as the Mayor was unable to attend due to a speaking engagement. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Raymond, Mallea, Hopper, Carter, and Betts. Absent: none. NEW BUSINESS (TAXICAB RATES - DUANE FUSSELMAN) Council President Williams recognized Duane Fusselman, who was present at the City Council Meeting to seek permission to install meters in his taxicabs. Mr. Fusselman addressed the City Council and stated that he was no longer able to function at the low rate that he was working under. The single runs were breaking them.up financially and this was the type of run that he was proposing to have the meters for. They would continue the group rate when they picked up several people. Mr. Fusselman further stated that he would like to put this into use as soon as possible and that he was only waiting at this time for the Council's decision. He also said that his passengers were sympathetic to his need and had even been giving him tips as they knew he was having problems under the present rates. Mr. Fusselman informed the Council that the fee would involve a $1.00 - Drop and then ten cents per one tenth mile or $1.00 a mile thereafter. If the customer wants them to wait, he would charge $12.00 an hour. The change would basically be a meter rate instead of a zone rate and the group rate would stand as it was now. Councilman Raymond stated that he did not feel that this request was unreasonable and he would therefore MOVE that Mr. Fusselman be allowed to install meters in his cabs. SECONDED by Hopper. MOTION CARRIED (APPOINTMENTS TO HISTORICAL COMMISSION) Council President Williams informed the City Council that one of the items to be discussed was appointment to the Historical Commission. In looking over the Mayor's material, she could not find the recommendations and would suggest that this item be delayed until the next Regular City Council Meeting. MOVED by Betts, SECONDED by Carter that the appointment to the Historical Commission be delayed until the next Regular City Council Meeting. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN RAYMOND) Councilman Raymond stated that he had two items he would like to mention to the Council. The Mayor had asked him to remind the Council that Friday, January 9th would be the last day that the Chief of Police would be with the City. The Mayor was planning a luncheon for either the 8th or 9th of January at the Saratoga for the Chief. He wanted to know which day would be the best for the Chief and the Council. After some discussion, it was determined that Thursday, January 8th would be the luncheon for the Chief of Police. The other item was that the City of Middleton had a need for a street sweeper for a couple of days. The Mayor did not object, but it was his suggestion that perhaps the two cities could trade some equipment. The Mayor further suggested that the Superintendent of the Department using the equipment should make the arrangements and then let the Council know what was done. The Mayor asked Councilman Raymond to discuss this with the Council and get some action on the request so he could proceed. Book 21 Page 384 MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Carter that the Street Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Middleton to trade equipment. MOTION CARRIED (CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION) Council President Williams requested that the City Attorney, Mr. Morrison come forward and explain what he felt the procedure should. be with regard to the airport problems. Mr. Morrison explained t]-t he felt the Council should adjourn and convene into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and land problems. Mr. Morrison. further commented that he did not think that the City Council had been appraised with regard to the problems and since they were responsible for the operation of the airport they should be informed as to what has happened. After discussion, the Meeting could be opened for any action that might be needed. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that the Chairman of the Airport Commission of the City of Caldwell, Mack Kreizenbeck, and the Chairman of the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, Jack Cline, be allowed. to remain. during the Executive Session. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that the Ci.ty.Council.convene into an Executive Session for th:e purpose of discussing personnel pursuant to provisions in.Section' 67 -2345 of the-Idaho Code. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Raymond, Mallea, Ilonper, Carter, and Betts. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Council President Williams then declared the Regular City Council Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. for the purpose of convening into an Executive Session. At 1:30 p.m., Council President Williams adjourned the Executive Session of the City Council and declared that the City Council would again convene into a Regular City Council Meeting. Council President Williams further stated. that she would entertain any motions that the Council would care to make at this time for official action. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Raymond that the City Council recommend that the City Attorney draft a letter as soon as possible under his signature and with the Mayor's signature to be sent by certified mail to Bert Garland stipulating the concerns as outlined: 1. No proof of insurance. 2. Violation of Paragraph 4 of lease agreement. 3. No night security. 4. No aircraft sales or maintenance. 5. Financial statement; City refuses to accept as presented. 6. Weed problem. 7. House should be occupied. The City Attorney stated that he would have the letter personally delivered to Bob Schoenwald and the certified copy to Mr. Garland. MOTION CARRIED _. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that the Mayor write a letter to Dean Dishman, the real estate agent involved in the Goiri propert, purchase, advising him to proceed to determine if the land will be purchased and that a time limit of January 15th to be set to have th land sale with Bert Garland consummated. MOTION CARRIED Book 21 Page 385 MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Hopper that a letter be written by the Mayor to Bert Garland advising Mr. Garland that he has until January 15th to consummate the lease for farm ground for the following year. MOTION CARRIED At this time, Mayor McCluskey entered the Council Chambers and was updated on what the City Council action was. (HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS) Council President Williams questioned the Mayor with - regard to the appointments to the Historical Commission as there seemed to be no recommendations attached to the letter. The Mayor informed the City Council that the procedure at this time would be to reappoint those members serving on the Commission at this time. It was his impression that all members of the Commission had to be reappointed as their terms would expire as of the first of the year. Council President Williams informed the Council that this would include Paul Evans, Louie Attebery, Tom Ensley, Lorene Thurston, Dave Dorsey, Jan Beckwith, Alice Dunlap and Kenneth Roberts. The nonvoting advisor was Jennifer Attebery and the members of the City Council that did not vote were Les Carter and Pat Mallea. MOVED by Mallea, SECONDED by Carter that the existing members of the Historical Commission as given by Council President Williams be reappointed to the Historical Commission for the year 1981. The Mayor then asked if the terms of the members didn't have to be staggered terms subject to the Bylaws of the Commission. Council President Williams stated that the terms of the membership shall be staggered as of January, 1981 Regular Meeting and members shall be assigned terms of one, two, or three years by drawing. Appointments from thereafter shall be for three years unless the appointment was for filling out a term. The Commission intended to meet the next Wednesday night and due to the fact that the City Council would be meeting the night before that, it would be necessary for them to get two names to be recommended for appointment to the Commission for the Council to act on at their next Regular City Council Meeting. Councilwoman Mallea then stated that she would withdraw her motion and the second, Councilman Carter also withdrew his second. This item would then be included on the Agenda for the next Regular City Council Meeting on January 6, 1981. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Book 21 Page 386 APPROVED AS written THIS 6th DAY OF January , 1981. Coun" imn c -�lman 7-1 Councilman Councilman ATTEST: City CierZ