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Home My WebLink About2013-05-20city council minutes BOOK 54 PAGE 50 REGULAR MEETING May 20, 2013 7:00 P.M. The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the invocation led by Brent Orton, City Engineer and Public Works Director for the City of Caldwell, 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, Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, and Biggers. Absent: Ozuna. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to expand the Executive Session to read: Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection (b) for the purpose of discussing the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent; Section (c) for the purpose of discussing an interest in acquisition of real property not owned by a public agency; and Section (f) for the purpose of discussing pending litigation or where there is a general public awareness of probable litigation. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Joyce Griffith, 3775 South Montana, presented information concerning discussions currently being held by the federal government banning prayer at any public meetings. The Mayor expressed his appreciation to Ms. Griffith for bringing this information forward. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting held on May 6, 2013; the Special City Council Meeting held on April 29, 2013; and the Employee Benefit Plan Trustee Meeting held on May 3, 2013; 2.Approve Resolution No. 45-13 authorizing the execution of the Consent to Use Agreement from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation to allow a power meter to be installed at the bike path located at the Linden Street/Willowbrook Place intersection; 3.Approve Resolution No. 47-13 authorizing the purchase of a new Sealmaster SP300 Dual Squeegee Machine from Specialty Construction in the amount of $39,995 for the Street Department; 4.Approve request for transfer of the Beer & Wine License for Albertsons, LLC in connection with Albertsons Store #166 located at 2500 Blaine Street and Albertsons Store #103 located at 415 Cleveland Boulevard. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to approve the Consent Calendar as printed. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: (CONSIDER BILL NO. 13 [ORDINANCE NO. 2934] TO ANNEX WHITTENBERGER PARK [R0228500000, R0228800000, R3492801000] AND 3614 SOUTH KIMBALL AVENUE INTO THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT WITH THE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST READING) Brent Orton, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, presented the staff report and outlined the facts concerning the request for annexation of the subject properties into the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District. The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, ANNEXING A PORTION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS INTO THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ALTER THE BOUNDARY MAP ACCORDINGLY; DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO POOL WATER RIGHTS AND APPLY A UNIFORM METHOD OF ALLOCATING ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BOOK 54 PAGE 51 MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Hopper to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 13 (Ordinance No. 2934) on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 13 (Ordinance No. 2934) and move for its passage. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 46-13 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BROKER SERVICES AGREEMENT AND CHANGE OF BROKER WITH MERCER HEALTH & BENEFITS, LLC) Monica Jones, 411 Blaine Street, presented the staff report. She noted that she recently distributed a Request for Proposals (RFP) directly to three agencies. Each proposal was reviewed by her and ElJay Waite. It is their recommended that the services with Morton & Company be terminated and a new contract be established with Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC. Lois Morris of Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC introduced herself and expressed her appreciation that the Mercer Health & Benefits Company was considered for providing services to the City of Caldwell. In response to questions from Councilman Blacker, Ms. Morris reported that Mercer is a very proactive firm and is in the forefront in Washington, D.C. Due to this, they would be able to approach the new health care requirements as mandated in 2014 in the best interest for the City of Caldwell. Mayor read the resolution by title: ÎÛÍÑÔËÌ×ÑÒ ßËÌØÑÎ×Æ×ÒÙ ÌØÛ ÓßÇÑÎ ÑÚ ÌØÛ Ý×ÌÇ ÑÚ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ ÌÑ ÛÈÛÝËÌÛ ÌØÛ ÍÌßÌÛÓÛÒÌ ÑÚ ÉÑÎÕ ßÒÜ ÌØÛ ÌÛÎÓÍ ßÒÜ ÝÑÒÜ×Ì×ÑÒÍ ßÙÎÛÛÓÛÒÌ ßÒÜ ÌØÛ ÔÛÌÌÛÎ ÑÚ ÎÛÝÑÎÜ ÞÛÌÉÛÛÒ ÌØÛ Ý×ÌÇ ÑÚ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ ßÒÜ ÓÛÎÝÛÎ ØÛßÔÌØ ú ÞÛÒÛÚ×ÌÍ ÔÔÝ É×ÌØ ßÒ ÛÚÚÛÝÌ×ÊÛ ÜßÌÛ ÑÚ ÖËÒÛ ïô îðïí ÌØÎÑËÙØ ÍÛÐÌÛÓÞÛÎ íðô îðïìò MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to adopt Resolution No. 46-13 as presented executing the Statement of Work, Terms of Conditions Agreement, and the Letter of Record issuing a change of broker with Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS ) Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,862,963.72 for the period ending May 10, 2013and net payroll in the amount of $327,638.37 for the pay period ending April 20, 2013. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard that accounts payable in the amount of $1,862,963.72 represented by check numbers 93717 through 94042 and the total payroll in the amount of $327,638.37 represented by check numbers 25063 through 25193 payroll direct deposits be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Pollard reported that there was not a meeting for the Caldwell Municipal Industrial Airport Commission last month. He attended the Senior Center Board Meeting where it was reported that repairs are needed on exit lights in the facility and an exterior door ramp. Councilman Pollard has contacted Vinton Howell concerning these matters. Councilman Callsen MYAC) held their monthly meeting and elected officers for the next year. They had a bowling event outing to wrap up the school year which was well attended. Councilman Hopper reported that the Carnegie Library Community Task Force AdHoc Committee will meet rd tomorrow evening to finalize their report, which will be presented to City Council on June 3. Councilman Blacker announced that the Caldwell Housing Authority did sign an agreement to fund the sewer project. He expressed his appreciation concerning the meeting held with the Urban Renewal Agency Board and City Council Members concerning the CEDC funding matter. It was a very productive meeting. He noted that Councilman Biggers spoke at Rotary last Wednesday and his presentation concerning the City of Caldwell was very positive and professional. Councilman Biggers stated that he attended the Canyon County Law Enforcement Memorial Service. It was an impressive service and was well attended by the community. The Downtown Business Association has raised BOOK 54 PAGE 52 approximately one-half of the needed funds to contract with Roger Brooks concerning for community development services. th The Mayor reported that he taught at Vallivue High School on May 13 in the American Government Class. Councilman Biggers joined him that day. elected new officers for the upcoming school year. He expressed appreciation to Councilman Biggers & Councilman Callsen who have attended the various MYAC meetings and events. The Mayor noted that he participated in the graduation ceremonies for Canyon Springs High Schools and Caldwell High School. Upcoming Events: Tuesday, May 21, 2013: Voting Day Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.Market kick-off event. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.: Recognition event for the P-16 Program at the Caldwell High School Auditorium. Friday, March 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.: Vallivue High School graduation ceremony at the Idaho Center. Monday, May 27, 2013: Memorial Day City Hall will be closed. June 19-21, 2013: AIC Conference to be held in Boise. He asked that the Council Members contact Susan Miller concerning registration for this conference. The Mayor noted that he will not be attending this year inasmuch as the dates conflict with the Police Collective Bargaining Conference. Discussion followed concerning the Council Members who would be attending and the mandatory appointment of voting delegates for the AIC Conference. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to appoint Councilman Hopper as the voting delegate, stnd Councilman Pollard as the 1 Alternate Voting Delegate, and Councilman Biggers as the 2 Alternate Voting Delegate. MOTION CARRIED (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67-2345, SUBSECTION [B] FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE EVALUATION, DISMISSAL OR DISCIPLINING OF, OR TO HEAR COMPLAINTS OR CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST A PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, STAFF MEMBER OR INDIVIDUAL AGENT; SECTION [C] FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AN INTEREST IN ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY NOT OWNED BY A PUBLIC AGENCY; AND SECTION [F] FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION OR WHERE THERE IS A GENERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PROBABLE LITIGATION) convene MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection (b) for the purpose of discussing the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent; Section (c) for the purpose of discussing an interest in acquisition of real property not owned by a public agency; and Section (f) for the purpose of discussing pending litigation or where there is a general public awareness of probable litigation at 7:27 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, and Blacker. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Ozuna. MOTION CARRIED reconvene MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper to into Regular Session. MOTION CARRIED (REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 W. PLYMOUTH STREET) MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to authorize the Real Estate Purchase Agreement (IDC0522013) with the City of Caldwell and Sharon Holder for property located at 813 W. Plymouth Street in the amount of $100,000 as discussed within the Executive Session. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. MOTION CARRIED BOOK 54 PAGE 53 rd APPROVED AS written THIS 3 DAY OF June , 2013. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk