HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-22city council minutes6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE
CALDWELL TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS CONTRACT: CONSIDERATIONS FOR
THE FUTURE.
Council Members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Callsen, Dakan (via phone), and Sobba.
Council Members absent: Rob Hopper.
The Mayor declared the workshop open.
Staff Members in attendance: Brent Orton
Brent Orton presented information in the form of a summary concerning the existing contract with Veolia
and future options concerning the operation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
It was suggested by Councilman Sobba that any future contract should contain provisions for a
probationary period for the first year.
No decisions were made or action taken within this workshop.
Workshop dismissed at 6:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
February 22, 2011
7:00 P.M.
The Mayor reported that a City Council Public Workshop was conducted at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of
discussing consideration of future operation for the Caldwell Treatment Plant. No decisions were made or
action taken within the workshop.
The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the invocation offered by Pastor Brian Dyer of the Ustick Church
of the Nazarene and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Callsen
Dakan (via phone), and Sobba.
Council Members absent: Hopper.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
No declarations were made by the Council Members.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Emplovee of the Month:
Kevin Hinsdale was recognized as the January Employee of the Month and was presented with a
plaque.
B. Report from the Engineering Department concerning progress on the Mallard Park Development
Proiect:
Brent Orton, City Engineer at 621 Cleveland Boulevard, presented information concerning the
status of the project.
Ricardo Caldron, of the Engineering Department at 621 Cleveland Boulevard, explained the layout
of the park and the proposed playground equipment.
Councilman Sobba expressed his concern for geese overtaking the park since the location is near
the Deer Flat Wildlife Reserve at Lake Lowell.
Mr. Caldron stated that no ponds have been included in the park as an attempt to discourage geese
from settling in the park. Further research is being conducted for alternative methods.
Councilman Sobba suggested that the Fish & Wildlife Service be contacted for methods to deter
the geese from this area.
Discussion followed concerning the wear ability and installation of the equipment
Councilman Callsen asked if this type of equipment should be placed in a park within the inner
city rather than Mallard Park.
Mr. Orton responded that the park will have a regional draw from residents within the area. Other
parks that could house this type of equipment would be Pipedream Park (approximately 30 acres
available) or future park sites at Ward Road or Lincoln Road; however this is the only park that
has been designated to not contain ballparks. The park's topography is conductive to the
playground ramp design due to the natural contour of the land.
The Mayor clarified that the original discussion from City Council concerning Mallard Park was
for the area not to contain ballparks or soccer fields. He reported that the park would have an
atmosphere of quietness with a playground, gazebos, amphitheatre, and pathways that contain the
view of the wildlife reserve. The playground equipment will be a unique feature which will draw
residents from surrounding areas.
It was recommended that the Engineering Department move forward with the proposed
playground design for Mallard Park.
Brent Orton expressed appreciation to Ricardo Caldron, Vinton Howell, and Robb MacDonald for
the extensive design work and preparation that has been done in conjunction the Mallard Park
Project.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to amend the agenda by removing Item #15 under the
Consent Calendar concerning contingency funds, continue Item #6 under Old Business to the next
City Council Meeting to be held on March 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., and remove Item #2 under New
Business concerning approval of the GALS Lease Agreement.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for approval by Members of the
City Council:
1. Approve acceptance of the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting held on February 7,
2011; and the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on February 3, 2011;
2. Approve Order of Decision for Case No. ZON -71 -11 (315 N. 5 ffi Rezone);
3. Approve Order of Decision for Case No. ZON -72 -11 (Hemenway Rezone);
4. Approve Order of Decision for Case No. ZON -73 -11 (Poplar Rezone);
5. Approve Order of Decision for Case No. DAN - 185 -11 (Paine De- annexation);
6. Approve Resolution No. 14- llaccepting the Warranty Deed from John and Shawn Paine for
dedication of right -of -way along South Indiana Avenue;
7. Approve Resolution No. 15 -11 authorizing the adoption of Ward Road as the official street name
for the section of Ward Road between Highway 20/26 and Linden Road;
8. Approve Resolution No. 16 -11 authorizing the Mayor and City Council to waive the mechanical
permit fee of $81.75 associated with installation of a donated heater in the new welding shop at
Caldwell High School;
9. Approve Resolution No.17 -11 authorizing the Award of Bid in the amount of $85,290 from
Cascade Pipeline for the 2011 Sewer Rehab Project;
10. Approve Resolution No. 18 -11 ratifying the purchase of a 2011 John Deere 329D Compact Track
Loader in the amount of $57,390.34 from Cesco for the Street Department;
11. Approve Resolution No. 19 -11 ratifying the purchase of a 2011 Water Truck and Water Tank in
the amount of $179,213 from Utility Trailer Sales and Kenworth Sales for the Street Department;
12. Approve Resolution No. 20 -11 ratifying the purchase of a 2010 John Deere Tractor Cab with
Tiger Mowing System in the amount of $92,835 from Metroquip for the Street Department;
13. Approve Resolution No. 21 -11 declaring electronic equipment from the Public Works and
Information Technology Departments as surplus property;
14. Approve request from the City Clerk to waive rental fees in the amount of $300 for the Idaho State
Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) Meeting on April 22, 2011 at the Caldwell Train
Depot;
15. Approve request for contingency funds not to exceed $6,000 for part-time assistance within the
City Clerk's Office; [REMOVED]
Long -Range Transportation Plan, adopted by the Community Planning Association of Southwest
Idaho (COMPASS).
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Sobba to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Ozuna, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 40 [ORDINANCE NO. 2855] FOR CASE NO. ZON -71 -11 [315 N. 5TH
REZONE] WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING
AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN LAND LAYS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, AND THAT SAID
LANDS SHOULD BE REZONED TO THE C -3 (SERVICE COMMERCIAL) ZONE;
DETERMINING THAT SAID CHANGE IN ZONING IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY
OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER AND
PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO AMEND SAID PROPERTY ON THE OFFICIAL
MAPS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES,
RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
40 (Ordinance No. 2855) on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 40 (Ordinance No. 2855), move for
its passage, and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakar Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 39 [ORDINANCE NO. 2854] FOR CASE NO. ZON -72 -11
(HEMENWAY REZONE) WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE
FIRST READING AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN LAND LAYS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, AND THAT SAID
LANDS SHOULD BE REZONED TO THE C -1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) ZONE;
DETERMINING THAT SAID CHANGE IN ZONING IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY
OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER AND
PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO AMEND SAID PROPERTY ON THE OFFICIAL
MAPS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES,
RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
39 (Ordinance No. 2854) on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 39 (Ordinance No. 2854), move for
its passage, and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakar Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN LAND LAYS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF IDAHO, AND THAT SAID
LANDS SHOULD BE REZONED TO THE R -3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE;
DETERMINING THAT SAID CHANGE IN ZONING IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY
OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER AND
PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO AMEND SAID PROPERTY ON THE OFFICIAL
MAPS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES,
RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
44 (Ordinance No. 2859) on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 44 (Ordinance No. 2859), move for
its passage, and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, and Blacker and Ozuna. Those voting no:
none. Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2011: PUBLIC HEARING [LEGISLATIVE] — CASE
NO. OA- 140 -11 A REQUEST BY THE CALDWELL TRAFFIC COMMISSION TO AMEND
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE REGARDING THE
CREATION, MEMBERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF THE CALDWELL
TRAFFIC COMMISSION)
The Mayor declared the public hearing continued and open.
Brian Billingsley, Planning & Zoning Director at 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented the staff report. He
noted that the amended ordinance includes the addition of a member -at -large to the Traffic
Commission who will be appointed by the Mayor and City Council with a term of three years.
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Blacker to close the public hearing
MOTION CARRIED
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2011: CONSIDER BILL NO. 2 [ORDINANCE NO.
2861] FOR CASE NO. OA- 140 -11 [CALDWELL TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP]
WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING AND
APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE
REGARDING THE CREATION, MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, ORGANIZATION AND
DUTIES OF THE CALDWELL TRAFFIC COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES,
RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
2 (Ordinance No. 286 1) on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 2 (Ordinance No. 2861), move for
its passage, and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakar Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
CONNECTION FEES)
By previous motion, this item was continued to the neat City Council Meeting to be held on March 7,
2011 at 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
(PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS, WHICH WOULD
REQUIRE A THREE PERCENT [3 %] CONVENIENCE FEE)
The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Brent Orton, City Engineer at 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented the staff report. He noted that the fee
would be passed on to the card user and the City would not be absorbing any of the three percent
convenience fees.
Discussion followed concerning the convenience fees with credit card use within the Water
Department. E1Jay Waite, Finance Director at 411 Blaine Street noted that currently $2,500 to $3,000
in fees are generated each month by credit card payments for water department services.
The Mayor noted that the fees associated with building permits and land -use applications within the
Planning & Zoning and Building Departments would be substantial in nature Approval of the
convenience fee would place the responsibility for those fees on the user, not the general fund.
It was suggested that Mr. Waite research other credit card options to reduce the fees.
Ida Busse, 520 E. Logan, suggested that the City research the use of debit cards rather than credit cards
since the usage fees are usually lower.
The Mayor noted that this is only a public hearing and a fee resolution would be brought back for
further action.
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Blacker to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION EXECUTING A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CALDWELL GIRL'S ATHLETIC LEAGUE SOFTBALL, INC. [GALS] FOR
PROPERTY COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GALS QUAD LOCATED AT 4700
SKYWAY DRIVE)
By previous motion, this item was removed from the agenda.
The Mayor noted that staff and the City Attorney are working with the GALS organization concerning
an agreement and resolution concerning this issue.
(FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS)
Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the
amount of $501,204.16 for the period ending February 11, 2011 and payroll in the amount of
$258,864.97 for the pay period ended January February 12, 2011.
Councilman Blacker asked why the accounts payable amount was much lower than normal. It was
noted that the accounts payable clerk has been out of the office due to surgery so one check period was
delayed.
MOVED by Callsen SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $501,204.16
represented by check numbers 74532 through 74712 and the total payroll in the amount of $258,864.97
represented by check numbers 21254 through 21299 and direct deposits be accepted, payment
approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
Councilman Blacker reported on comments he has received from the public concerning the respect and
customer service received from our local downtown merchants.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
Upcoming calendar items:
• February 26, 2011: Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) fundraiser dinner at the College of
Idaho dining hall.
• Next City Council Meeting will be held on March 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. A workshop will be held
at 6:30 p.m. concerning downtown signage.
• The National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. will be held on March 10 -12.
Members from the Caldwell MYAC will be attending.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67 -2345, SUBSECTION (C)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DELIBERATION CONCERNING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS AND SUBSECTION (F) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING
LITIGATION)
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Ozuna to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code,
Section 67 -2345, Subsection I(c) to discuss labor negotiations, and Section I(f) to discuss pending
litigation at 8:40 p.m.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to reconvene into Regular Session.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED AS written THIS 7th DAY OF MARCH _ 201 1.
Mayor
Councilperson Councilperson
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ATTEST:
City Clerk