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5:30 P.M.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas.
City Council members present: Blacker, Ozuna (arrived at 6:10 p.m.), Hopper, Callsen, and Sobba.
City Council members absent: Dakan
Staff members present: Monica Jones, ElJay Waite, Brian Billingsley, Mark Wendelsdorf, Steve Donahue,
and Andy Cater.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67-2345, SUBSECTION (C)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DELIBERATION CONCERNING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS)
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(BUDGET DISCUSSION ITEMS)
Planning & Zoning Department
Mr. Billingsley noted that there is a 1.2% reduction in the Planning & Zoning budget
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over last year.
The FY-2012 work programs were presented and discussed.
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Fire Department
Discussion was held concerning the department’s programs, responses, call statistics,
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training facility, personnel contract, vision, and proposed budget.
It was recommended that a fee structure be established for use of the training facility.
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Human Resources
Discussion was held concerning:
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Employee PTO and medical leave.
PTO increase of three (3) additional hours.
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Employees may use medical leave for bereavement leave.
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Worker’s compensation program.
Implementation of the worker comp rates as recommended by Hartwell
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Insurance.
Parks Department
The request for an additional employee within this department was discussed.
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Mr. Orton noted that staff will explore an arrangement for Van Buren School to care for
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the adjacent park.
Building Department
Mr. Orton noted that the electrical inspector and plumbing inspector will perform work
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for City of Caldwell projects.
Discussion was held concerning the Accela software and hardware needs.
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Engineering Department
Discussion was held concerning the job creation for a sewer/engineer position.
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Mapping Department
Software and hardware needs were discussed.
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Street Department
Mr. Orton outlined the demands of meeting the storm water drain requirements as
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mandated by EPA.
Discussion was held concerning the increase of workforce by one maintenance worker.
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Discussion was held concerning the increase of 3% in taxes.
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Discussion was held concerning the department’s request for a 3% increase in taxes.
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Water Department
Mr. Orton outlined departmental projects.
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Sewer Department
Mr. Orton reported that the EPA requirements will necessitate fee increases.
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It was reported that staff is exploring the simplification of the current fee structure.
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Discussion was held concerning the current Veolia contract for the wastewater treatment
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plant:
Notice has been given that the current contract will not be renewed.
Veolia has presented a proposed contract for consideration.
Contract options are being researched to include:
Reducing the contract and hiring two City employees to maintain the
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collection system or hire a manager/operator.
Construct a one year contract.
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Sanitation and Street Lights
Mr. Orton reported that the Allied Waste contract will increase by 2%.
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Mr. Orton will send updated Engineering and Public Works budgets to Council Members for their review.
No decisions were made and no action was taken at this workshop.
(ADJOURNMENT)
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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APPROVED AS written THIS 18 DAY OF JULY , 2011.
Mayor
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