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6:30 p.m.
(CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE PROPOSAL FOR A
RICHARD D. MILLER MEMORIAL SITE AT THE CALDWELL AIRPORT)
Council Members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba.
Staff Members in attendance: Brent Orton and Rob Oates.
Guests in attendance: Carolyn Martell-Miller, Skip Bicknese, Lewis Enloe, Craig, Watkins, David Sim,
Debbie Winters, Jamie Winters, Linda Watkins, Bill Hinkle, and Mack Kreizenbeck.
The Mayor declared the workshop open.
Rob Oates, Caldwell Airport Manager spoke in behalf of the Airport Commission. He reported that the
proposal was brought before the Airport Commission a few months ago and received unanimous approval
with a recommendation for it to be brought forward to City Council for final determination.
Carolyn Martell-Miller, 16479 Malt Road, Caldwell, spoke in favor of the request for the addition of Mr.
Miller’s name to the Caldwell Industrial Airport signage as a 20-year minimum memorial with the
wording: “Richard D. Miller PhD, Field.” She stated that the request is not a name change but rather an
addition to signage as other memorials are displayed currently on the City of Caldwell Airport property.
Ms. Martell-Miller continued by stating that Mr. Miller’s community involvement included being a
Professor of Music at College of Idaho for ten years, Chief Flight Instructor for FAA at Treasure
Enterprises, President of AERO-FLITE, Inc., Senior Jet Captain, Training Officer for J.R. Simplot
Company, Airpark development and design for Cartell, Inc., and instructor for King Air Flight School.
Lewis Enloe, Retired Director of Aviation at J.R. Simplot Company, spoke in support of the proposal. He
outlined Mr. Miller’s involvement with the Simplot Company as a pilot and flight/aviation consultant. He
stated that Mr. Miller was well known within the United States as well as internationally within the aviation
field.
Craig Watkins, Chief Pilot of Aviation at J.R. Simplot Company, spoke in favor of the proposal.
Skip Bicknese, 601 Three River Way, Fruitland, spoke in favor of the request. He noted that he is
employed as the Band Director for the Ontario High School and was well acquainted with Mr. Miller
through the field of music. Mr. Miller organized the College of Idaho Jazz Festival while he was a
professor at the College of Idaho, which was a well attended event in Caldwell for many years.
David N. Sim, M.D., 6014 Emerald Street, Boise, spoke in favor of the request.
Bill Hinkle, of Hinkle Aviation located at the Caldwell Industrial Airport, spoke in favor of the request.
Mack Kreizenbech, 1328 E. Mastiff Street, Meridian, spoke in favor of the request.
In conclusion, Ms. Miller stated that this project would give honor to her husband for the many years of
service that he dedicated to involvement with aviation at the Caldwell Airport and his community support.
She recommended approval of the request.
The Mayor expressed appreciation to those who provided testimony in behalf of the proposed project and
stated that City Council would consider the information as it was given this evening.
No decisions were made or action taken within this workshop.
Workshop dismissed at 6:59 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 2011
7:00 P.M.
The Mayor reported that a City Council Public Workshop was conducted at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of
discussing the proposal for a Richard D. Miller Memorial Site at the Caldwell Airport. No decisions were
made or action taken within the workshop.
The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper,
Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba.
its use.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A.Employees of the Month Presentation:
Mayor Nancolas introduced Eric Nye and Devern Berryman as the Employees of the Month for
February 2011. He read a memorandum from Fireman Marc Maiello in which he recommended
both of the employees for Employee of the Month due to their efforts beyond the call of duty in an
incident which took place on February 4, 2011.
B.Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) report from their recent trip to Washington, D.C.:
Members of the Caldwell Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council presented brief reports concerning
their recent trip to Washington, D.C. Presentations were given by: Taylor Jenson, Stephanie
Krantz, Marisol Morales, and Brianna Baker. They expressed their appreciation for the
opportunity to attend the NLC Conference and reported on the information they gained from the
many workshops and speakers. All of the students referenced the impact of being able to meet
face to face with the Idaho congressmen and share their concerns regarding the national debt
through the presentation of their White Paper. Susan Miller expressed her appreciation for the
opportunity to assist by chaperoning the students. The Mayor thanked the students for
representing Caldwell in such a professional manner at this national event. He emphasized that all
of the dollars expended on this trip were through fundraising efforts by the Mayor’s Youth
Advisory Council.
Councilman Blacker expressed his appreciation of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council on behalf
of the City Council for their professionalism in which they conduct their events and travel
experiences. He stated that they represent the City of Caldwell in an outstanding manner.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to amend the agenda by correcting Item #2 under the
Consent Calendar to read: “LS Refereeing” and continue Item #10 under the Consent Calendar to the
next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on April 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
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
March 7, 2011; the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on
February 8, 2011; the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission Meeting held on
January 24, 2011; the Pathways and Bike Routes Committee Meeting held on January
25, 2011; and the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission;
2.Approve Resolution No. 29-11 authorizing the execution of the Independent
Contractor Agreement for the Caldwell Recreation Department Sports Leagues with
Larry Shippy – DBA, LS Refereeing for the period of April 15, 2001 to September
[Corrected]
30, 2011;
3.Approve Resolution No. 30-11 authorizing the execution of an Agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates for proposed improvements for the Airport
Improvement Project (AIP) 23 for the fiscal Year 2011;
4.Approve Resolution No. 31-11 authorizing the destruction of the City-owned building
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Avenue;
located at 315 North 5
5.Approve Resolution No. 32-11 ratifying the purchase of play ground equipment from
Play World System, Inc. for Mallard Park not-to-exceed the amount of $236,000;
6.Approve Resolution No. 33-11 authorizing the acceptance of a Union Pacific
Foundation Grant in the amount of $1,000 to assist with restoration and preservation
efforts of the Van Slyke Museum;
7.Approve Resolution No. 34-11 authorizing waiver of all engineering-related fees
associated with new construction at 3317 Bristol Street, at the request of Habitat for
Humanity;
8.Approve Resolution No. 35-11 authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of
Agreement with Barbara Perry Bauer representing TAG Historical Research and
(3%) for credit card services and the execution of the Revenue Neutral Transaction
Processing Agreement for credit card services at City of Caldwell Development
[Continued to the next Regular Meeting to be held on April 4, 2011]
Services.
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011 AND FEBRUARY 22, 2011, AND MARCH 7, 2011:
PROTEST HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
PREPARED IN CONNECTION WITH LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT [LID] NO. 08-1
FOR WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES)
Mark Hilty, 1303 North12 Avenue Road, Nampa, reviewed the facts concerning Council’s
consideration of the Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 08-1 and Mr. Celestino’s
inclusion on the Assessment Roll. He noted that Council previously recommended that Mr. Celestino
be removed from the Assessment Roll since he was not the responsible party in the property’s illegal
connection to the sewer and that the responsible party be contacted regarding the amount owing the
City. Mr. Hilty reported that his office is moving forward with trying to contact the builder that was
actually responsible for the illegal connection. He recommended on leaving LID No. 08-1 in place
since this is a voluntary LID but remove Mr. Celestino from the Assessment Roll.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to remove Mr. Celestino from the Assessment Roll for
LID NO. 08-1.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 11 [ORDINANCE NO. 2870] FOR CASE NO. DAN-185-11 [PAINE DE-
ANNEXATION] WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST
READING AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
The Mayor noted that the public hearing for this matter was previously held. He read the ordinance by
title only:
AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE § 50-225 DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN
LAND HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE LIMITS OF CALDWELL, IDAHO AND THAT
SAID LAND SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
CALDWELL, IDAHO; DECLARING SAID LAND BY PROPER LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS
DESCRIBED BELOW TO BE EXCLUDED FROM CALDWELL, IDAHO; DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER AND PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO REMOVE SAID PROPERTY
FROM THE OFFICIAL MAPS OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE CITY TO FILE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE AREA TO BE EXCLUDED WITH CANYON COUNTY,
STATE OF IDAHO AND THE IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO IDAHO
CODE § 63-215.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
11 (Ordinance 2870) on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 11 (Ordinance 2870) and move for
its passage.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING [LEGISLATIVE] [CONTINUED FROM MARCH 7, 2011]: CASE NO.
OA-139-11 [ZONING MAP UPDATE] TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY THE CALDWELL
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT TO AMEND THE CURRENT OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP AS WELL AS THE CURRENT OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP)
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 4 (ORDINANCE NO. 2863) FOR CASE NO. OA-139-11 [ZONING
MAP UPDATE] WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST
READING)
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED ZONING MAP THAT SUPERSEDES AND
REPLACES THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL ON
MARCH 15, 2010.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
4 (Ordinance 2863) on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 4 (Ordinance 2863) and move for its
passage.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 37-11 ADOPTING THE AMENDED CALDWELL
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP)
The Mayor read Resolution 37-11 by title only:
RESOLUTION ENACTED BY THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF
CALDWELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DATED MARCH 21, 2011.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Caldwell Comprehensive Plan Map
resolution.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 14 [ORDINANCE NO. 2873] FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4
OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE REGARDING THE CEMETERY WITH THE REQUEST
TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING, AND APPROVE THE
SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
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Mark Hilty, 1303 12 Avenue Road, Nampa, stated that the amendments were prepared by Aaron
Seable of Hamilton, Michaelson, and Hilty in consultation with City staff. He recommended that Mr.
Seable attend the next Regular City Council Meeting to be held on April 4, 2011 to address in detail
the proposed amendments.
Mayor Nancolas suggested that Mary Hawker, administrative assistant at the Caldwell Cemetery, also
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attend the April 4 meeting to outline current procedures followed at the Cemetery in comparison to
proposed changes outlined within the ordinance.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to continue this item to the next Regular City Council
Meeting to be held on April 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 38-11 AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR
THE PROCUREMENT OF ACCELA SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE
)
Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented the staff report concerning the authorization of funds for
the Accela software. He presented handouts outlining the Accela package features and the cost which
would be divided among the departments using the software. The current departments affected by its
use would be Engineering, Building, Planning and Zoning, and Fire. He noted that staff is working
with Canyon County concerning the possibility of Canyon County hosting the hardware. He clarified
that there would not be charges from Accela for improvements made to the software above and beyond
the annual maintenance fee.
Discussion followed among Council Members concerning the program’s capabilities, current features
of the BluePrints software used by Development Services and the Fire Department, and budgetary
impact issues.
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Mark Hilty, 1303 12 Avenue Road, Nampa, reported that he has reviewed the maintenance agreement
and had concerns regarding the limitation of liability statement. He contacted the company concerning
the document’s language. He noted that he was comfortable with the negotiations and it was clear
that the company is excited to work with the City of Caldwell.
Councilman Hopper stated that the limitation of liability statement is fairly common among software
companies.
The Mayor read Resolution No. 38-1:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF CITY
FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF ACCELA SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE.
THE ESTIMATE OF COST IS $213,000 TO BE APPROPRIATED FROM DEPARTMENT
BUDGETS AND FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Dakan to approve Resolution No. 38-11 authorizing the funds
for the procurement of Accela software and associated hardware.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 39-11 AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH ACCELA)
The Mayor read the Resolution No. 39-11:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL,
IDAHO, THAT THE MAYOR OF SAID CITY IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT AND
EXECUTE CERTAIN AGREEMENTS ENTITLED LICENSE AGREEMENT, SERVICE
AGREEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CALDWELL AND ACCELA, INC.; AND WHICH AGREEMENTS ARE FOR PROVISION OF
LAND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING PERMIT AND
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TRACKING BY AND BETWEEN ALL DEPARTMENTS
PERTAINING TO THE PERMITTING PROCESS; FURTHER WHICH AGREEMENTS ARE FOR
THE PROVISION OF ONLINE PERMITTING PROCESS TO CITY CUSTOMERS AND WHICH
AGREEMENTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS IF SET FORTH
IN FULL.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Dakan to approve Resolution No. 39-11authorizing the
execution of the Service, Maintenance, and License Agreements with Accela.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: Hopper.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 15 [ORDINANCE NO. 2874] ALLOWING FOR A LICENSE TO
DISPENSE LIQUOR, BEER, OR WINE WITHIN 300 FEET OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL,
CHURCH, OR ANY OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP WITH APPROVAL OF THE
GOVERNING BODY WITHIN THE CALDWELL CITY CENTER ZONE WITH THE
REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING, AND APPROVE
THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION)
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Mark Hilty, 1303 12 Avenue Road, Nampa, presented the staff report concerning this matter. He
noted that the setback limitations that require a 300-ft. separation between premises that sell alcohol
and either schools or churches, could be waived with approval of City Council for establishments
within the City Center Zone. Those seeking such a waiver would be reviewed by Council on a case-
by-case basis through the public hearing process.
In response to questions from Mayor Nancolas, Anne Marie Skinner reported that this issue was
initially brought forward by inquiry from a local floral shop owner wanting to provide wine sales by
the bottle and/or wine tasting events within their facility. Since that time, the floral shop has not
pursued the matter; however, a restaurant is now seeking a certificate of occupancy for a building that
is located within 300-feet of a church in the downtown area.
Discussion followed by Council Members concerning the amount of store-front churches located
within the downtown area and how such an ordinance will assist Council in reviewing each request on
a case-by-case basis.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Dakan to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.
15 (Ordinance 2874) on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Dakan to sponsor Bill No. 15 (Ordinance 2874) and move for its
passage.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Sobba, Blacker, and Ozuna. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS)
Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the
amount of $1,839,197.84 for the period ending March 16, 2011 and net payroll in the amount of
$256,836.43 for the pay period ended March 12, 2011.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $1,839,197.84
represented by check numbers 74928 through 75456 and the total payroll in the amount of $256,836.43
represented by check numbers 21353 through 21394 and direct deposits be accepted, payment
approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
None.
(MAYOR’S COMMENTS)
The Mayor reported that the U.S. Census Report has been received and Caldwell is now listed as the sixth
largest city in the State of Idaho.
He highlighted the events at the recent National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. and the
various workshops he was able to attend.
The Mayor noted that the Caldwell YMCA has reached two mile stones this year: Anniversary of five (5)
years of operation and reaching a goal of 16,000 members.
Upcoming Events:
The schedule of the Old Guys Basketball Games for purpose of raising funds for the Mayor’s Youth
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Advisory Council (MYAC) Scholarship Fund: Caldwell High School on March 22 at 7:00 p.m. and
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Vallivue High School on March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
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Pioneer Irrigation District hearing at Canyon County Courthouse on Monday, March 28 at 9:00 a.m.
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City Council Workshop on April 11at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the proposed widening
of Hwy 20/26 (Exit 29 to Smeed Pkwy.) as a catalyst for future economic development within the area.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Ozuna to adjourn at 8:37 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVED AS written THIS 4 DAY OF APRIL , 2011.
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