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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-19city council minutes (THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL IS HOLDING A PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPOSED CHANGES FOR THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE CONCERNING SIMPLE LOT SPLITS WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) Mayor Nancolas called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Councilman Blacker, Councilman Ozuna, Councilman Hopper, Councilman Callsen, and Councilman Pollard. Staff Present: Mark Hilty, Brent Orton, Robb MacDonald, and Anne Marie Skinner. Anne Marie skinner, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, presented a draft ordinance concerning simple lot splits. Discussion followed. No decisions were made or action taken. The workshop ended at 6:53 p.m. REGULAR MEETING February 19, 2013 7:00 P.M. The Mayor reported that a City Council Workshop was held at 6:30 p.m. No decisions were made or action taken. The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the invocation lead by Pastor Bob Larson of Calvary Chapel and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called by the City Clerk with the following members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, Callsen, and Pollard. The Mayor reported that Councilman Clark resigned his position with his last meeting attended being February 4, 2013. Twelve letters of interest have been received at City Hall concerning the appointment for the vacant thth. position. Interviews will take place on February 24& 25 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A.Update report from Canyon County Prosecutor Brian Taylor Canyon County Prosecutor Brian Taylor presented updated information concerning statistics within 2012 and goals for 2013. A handout was distributed to each of the Council Members. He noted that overall crimes within Canyon County have decreased; however, nine homicides transpired last year. A decision from the federal government regarding Lake Lowell will be made public in March 2013. prescribed restrictions for the area which will require additional surveillance. He addressed the overcrowding issue within the Canyon County jail which must be addressed on a daily basis. The Mayor expressed appreciation to Mr. Taylor for the report and his close communication with the Caldwell Police Department in handling cases throughout the year. B.Urban Renewal Agency Audit Report Rob Hopper, a member of the Urban Renewal Agency Board, outlined the information within the Caldwell East Urban Renewal Agency Financial Statements prepared by Eide Bailly as of September 30, 2012. He noted that there were no financial weaknesses discovered by the auditors. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to accept the Urban Renewal Agency Audit Report as presented. MOTION CARRIED C.Employee of the Month Nicole Nicholson, Administrative Assistant within the Engineering Department was recognized for her positive and helpful attitude, reliable work ethics, and outstanding abilities. A letter from her supervisor, Robb MacDonald, was readby the Mayor concerning her dedication and professionalism shehas brought to theposition. A plaque and gift card waspresented to Ms. Nicholson from the Mayor.Ms. Nicholson Whereas, the youth of the City of Caldwell are our most precious resource and greatest hope for the future, and ensuring their safety, well-being, positive development, and growth into healthy citizens is a priority and a responsibility that we all share; and Whereas, dating violence is a pattern of behavior involving the use or attempted use of physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, economic, technological or other abusive behavior by a person to harm, threaten, intimidate, harass, coerce, control, isolate, restrain or monitor another person with whom they have or have had a social relationship that involves a physical, sexual, or emotional component; and Whereas, one in three adolescents in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner; and Whereas, high school students who experience physical violence in a dating relationship are more likely to use drugs and alcohol, are at greater risk of suicide and are much more likely to carry patterns of abuse into future relationships; and Whereas, nearly half of teens who experience dating violence report that incidents of abuse took place in a school building or on school grounds; and Whereas, by providing young people with education about healthy relationships and relationship skills and by changing attitudes that support violence, we recognize that dating violence can be prevented; and Whereas, it is essential to raise community awareness and to provide training for teachers, counselors and school staff so that they may recognize when youth are exhibiting signs of dating violence; and Whereas, the establishment of Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month will benefit young people, their families, schools and communities regardless of socioeconomic status, gender or ethnicity; Now, Therefore, I, Garret L. Nancolas, Mayor of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do hereby proclaim February 2013 to be Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month in the City of Caldwell and I urge all citizens to be aware of and participate in its observance. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Greg Pruitt, 3420 Parktrail Court, explained that he serves as president of the Second Amendment Alliance and consideration of an ordinance in support of the citizens of Caldwell to keep and bear arms. Mr. Pruitt presented copies of the proposed ordinance for consideration. The Mayor explained that all ordinances are reviewed by the City Attorney and a public hearing must be held for the purpose of receiving public comments. Jeff Haskell, 1321 Wilson Street, spoke in favor of Second Amendment rights and proposed ordinance. Seth Rosquist, 1718 Willow Street, spoke in favor of Second Amendment rights and proposed ordinance. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Approve acceptance of the minutes from the City Council Meeting held on February 4, 2013, the Caldwell Golf Board Meeting held on November 14, 2012; the Youth Master Plan Committee Meeting held on November 27, 2012; the Caldwell Traffic Commission Meeting held on January 7, 2013; the Caldwell Housing Authority Meeting held on January 14, 2013; and the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on February 7, 2013; 2.Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for acceptance of the I-84 Business Loop from Simplot Boulevard to Hoffman Lane in Caldwell; [Ó±ª»¼ ¬± Ò»© Þ«­·²»­­ ¿­ ׬»³ ýïß º±® °«®°±­» ±º ¼·­½«­­·±²Ã 3.Approve Resolution No. 15-13 authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Irrigation District, Ltd., for the installation of equipment that will allow for continuous measuring and monitoring of water levels, water temperature, and related communications equipment; 4.Approve Resolution No. 16-13 authorizing the execution of a Consent to Use with the Bureau of Reclamation for a domestic water main line crossing which crosses the Noble Drain at Linden Road; 5.Approve Resolution No. 17-13 accepting the dedication of sewer, water, storm drain and street light facilities from Hubble Homes for Kingsview Estates No. 2; 6.Approve Resolution No. 18-13 authorizing the execution of a Display Agreement with Homeland th Fireworks, Inc., for the scheduled 4of July fireworks display at Simplot Stadium in the amount of $28,000; MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Pollard to remove Item #2 from the Consent Calendar and be placed as Item #1A under New Business for the purpose of discussion. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Blacker, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: øÐÎÑÌÛÍÌ ØÛßÎ×ÒÙæ ÌÑ ÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ ÌØÛ ßÝÝÛÐÌßÒÝÛ ÑÚ ÌØÛ ßÍÍÛÍÍÓÛÒÌ ÎÑÔÔ ÐÎÛÐßÎÛÜ ×Ò ÝÑÒÒÛÝÌ×ÑÒ É×ÌØ ÔÑÝßÔ ×ÓÐÎÑÊÛÓÛÒÌ Ü×ÍÌÎ×ÝÌ ÅÔ×Üà ÒÑò ïðóî Ó×ÍÝÛÔÔßÒÛÑËÍ ÝÑÒÝÎÛÌÛ÷ The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Blvd., presented the staff report. He noted that the City Clerk received a letter today from Jesse Don Buie. Mr. Orton read the letter into the record as follows: r/replacement to my property at 610 East Ross Lane. There are two problems with the service provided. First, a section of the concrete was fully cracked diagonally along the full length of a section. This section is driven over daily. Chips have begun to fall away from the crack. Second, the grade has been raised allowing water to pool under and around my mail box. Water does not drain the full length of the street to the far end for drainage. I request to be put In response to questions from the Mayor, Robb MacDonald, 621 Cleveland Blvd., reported that City staff have not had the opportunity to view this property since the letter was received today. An investigation of the cement work will be conducted. Peggy Miller, 616 E. Ross Lane, reported that her cement work was completed in October 2011 at the same She noted that she had expressed concern to Tim King concerning the freezing temperatures at night when the cement work was done. Cracks transpired within two months after the cement work was completed. Tim King was contacted and went to the site to view the work. Mr. King stated in March 2012 that repairs would be made since the sections had crumbled. To date, no repairs have been made. She noted that she is not complaining about the assessment amount; however, she is hesitant to pay the amount in full until these repairs have been made. The Mayor suggested that approval of the LID be delayed in order to allow additional time for the stated repairs to be addressed. Mark Hilty noted that the payment would be due 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance. The two variables would be the availability of the contractor and the weather since it needs to be warm enough to replace the concrete. He suggested that the items be brought back to Council within two weeks for additional facts to be reported about the replacement. Mrs. Miller stated that she would like the work to be done after the freezing temperatures have ceased. She emphasized that the repairs need to be completed to her satisfaction. The Mayor emphasized that one year should have been sufficient time for the contractor to have taken care of the needed repairs. He stated that it is imperative that these matters be resolved before any new projects be entered into. He recommended that approval be delayed until a reasonable date can be established for Ms. Miller and Mr. Buie even if the established date is 30 days from now. MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen that Items 1 & 2 under Old Business be delayed (no action taken tonight) until such time that the warranty issues can be sufficiently addressed and resolved, noting that the Protest Hearing would remain open to entertain additional testimony before Council as necessary. MOTION CARRIED øÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ Þ×ÔÔ ÒÑò ë ÅÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛ ÒÑò îçîêà ×Ò ßÍÍÑÝ×ßÌ×ÑÒ É×ÌØ ÔÑÝßÔ ×ÓÐÎÑÊÛÓÛÒÌ Ü×ÍÌÎ×ÝÌ ÅÔ×Üà ÒÑò ïðóî É×ÌØ ß ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÌÑ Éß×ÊÛ ÌØÛ ÎËÔÛÍ ßÒÜ ÐßÍÍ ÑÒ ÌØÛ Ú×ÎÍÌ ÎÛßÜ×ÒÙ÷ Action concerning this item was delayed per the previous motion. ×ÜßØÑ ÌÎßÒÍÐÑÎÌßÌ×ÑÒ ÜÛÐßÎÌÓÛÒÌ ÚÑÎ ßÝÝÛÐÌßÒÝÛ ÑÚ ÌØÛ ×óèì ÞËÍ×ÒÛÍÍ ÔÑÑÐ ÚÎÑÓ Í×ÓÐÔÑÌ ÞÑËÔÛÊßÎÜ ÌÑ ØÑÚÚÓßÒ ÔßÒÛ ×Ò ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ÷ Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, reported that Idaho Transportation Department is willing to move forward with the widening project if no additional costs are involved to obtain right-of-way along Hwy. 20/26. Property owners must be approached regarding voluntarily providing the right-of-way. The agreement also addresses issues of paving associated with the localization of the Blaine Street and Cleveland Boulevard. Discussion followed concerning details of the contract and possible alternatives to achieve the necessary results. Comparisons were discussed concerning a similar project involving the City of Weiser. It was recommended that an appointment be made as soon as possible with Dave Jones from Idaho Transportation Department, Mark Hilty, Brent Orton, and the Mayor for the purpose of addressing concerns from the Council. It was suggested that the contract be amended allowing City staff to conduct the work and then be reimbursed by Idaho Transportation Department. No action was taken. (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,063,438.72 for the period ending February 8, 2013 and net payroll in the amount of $270,828.40 for the pay period ended January 26, 2013. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard that accounts payable in the amount of $1,063,468.72 represented by check numbers 91666 through 91830 and the total payroll in the amount of $270,828.40 represented by check numbers 24869 through 24902 payroll direct deposits be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Each Council Member th well organized and well attended fundraising dinner held on February 16. Appreciation was also expressed for the efforts of Susan Miller, Administrative Assistant to Mayor Nancolas, and her involvement with the MYAC. Councilman Blacker reported on the employee luncheon that recently took place to honor Mayor Nancolas for his leadership of this community. The event was held at the Caldwell Street Department on th February 6 and was well attended by the employees and Council Members. Mayor Nancolas expressed his appreciation to the staff who organized the recognition luncheon. He stated that he was totally surprised and humbled by the event. The Mayor expressed his appreciation to all of the volunteers who organized Council fundraiser dinner and for those who attended the event. The funds raised will be of great assistance to the MYAC members as they plan for their training and community events throughout the year. The Association of Idaho Cities has been very active with legislative items within the past few weeks. involvement has been instrumental in helping set bills aside that could have been damaging to local municipalities. The ICRMP premiums for the City will remain the same this year. He reported that the City completed the requirements to receive the additional 5% discount. to Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities Conference this spring. Susan Miller will be accompanying the group as a chaperone. Members of MYAC are preparing a white paper to be presented to the Idaho delegation. th Darrell Bolz will be conducting a tour on February 26 Students will be leaving City Hall at 11:00 a.m. to attend this event. Next City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, March 4, 2013. øÛÈÛÝËÌ×ÊÛ ÍÛÍÍ×ÑÒ ÐËÎÍËßÒÌ ÌÑ ×ÜßØÑ ÝÑÜÛô ÍÛÝÌ×ÑÒ êéóîíìëô SUBSECTION (F) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION OR WHERE THERE IS A GENERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PROBABLE LITIGATION÷ reconvene MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to into Regular Session. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Ozuna to adjourn at 8:47 p.m. MOTION CARRIED th APPROVED AS written THIS 4 DAY OF March , 2013. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk