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Home My WebLink About2013-06-17city council minutes BOOK 54 PAGE 62 REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2013 7:00 P.M. The Mayor asked that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag lead by Dale Caiola, 2405 Polk Street, of Boy Scout Troop No. 276. The Roll of the City Council was called by the City Clerk with the following members present: Blacker, Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, and Ozuna. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Mayor asked the members of Troop No. 276, sponsored by the Elks Lodge, to stand and introduce themselves. The Mayor expressed appreciation to the troop members for their attendance and participation in ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Tracy Mays, 2022 Washington Avenue, reported on illegal activities which have occurred to her and her family members. She stated her concern with the response from the Caldwell Police Department. The Mayor indicated that he would make contact with Chief Allgood regarding her concerns and the matter would be resolved. She gave the Mayor her contact information for follow-up. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting held on June 3, 2013; the Caldwell Golf Board Meeting held on April 17, 2013; the Traffic Commission Meeting held on June 3, 2013; the Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on June 6, 2013; the Senior Center Board Meeting held on June 10, 2013; and the Caldwell Hearing Examiner Meeting held on May 28, 2013; 2.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. ZON-83-13 (NE Caldwell Rezone); 3.Approve Order of Decision for Case No. ZON-84-13 (Telford Rezone); 4.Accept the resignation of Elaine Leppert from the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission, effective June 17, 2013, with the option of re-appointing her at such time that she is able to serve; 5.Approve the appointment of Rob Hopper to the Employee Benefit Plan Trustee Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2017; 6.Approve request from the Caldwell Police Department to receive the 2013 JAG grant allocation in the amount of $29,733; 7.Approve Resolution No. 54-13 for an Award of Bid to AME Electric in the amount of $24,980 for the installation of street lights for the Ustick & Indiana Roundabout; 8.Approve Resolution No. 55-13 authorizing the execution of the Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with Hoshaw Thomas-Trustee and accept the Warranty Deed delineating said right-of-way for the subject property associated with the Ustick Road and Indiana Avenue Intersection Roundabout; 9.Approve Resolution No. 56-13 authorizing the execution of the Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with Eldredge Philip G. and Mary E. Trust and accept the Warranty Deed delineating said right-of-way for the subject property associated with the Ustick Road and Indiana Avenue Intersection Roundabout; 10.Approve Resolution No. 57-13 authorizing the execution of the Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with Cooper Gary L. Trustee and accept the Warranty Deed delineating said right-of-way for the subject property associated with the Ustick Road and Indiana Avenue Intersection Roundabout. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Consent Calendar as printed. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: øÅÝÑÒÌ×ÒËÛÜ ÚÎÑÓ ÖËÒÛ íô îðïíÃ ÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ ÎÛÍÑÔËÌ×ÑÒ ÒÑò ëèóïí ÌÑ ÐËÎÝØßÍÛ ß ÞÎËÍØ ËÒ×Ì ÞÇ ÌØÛ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ Ú×ÎÛ ÜÛÐßÎÌÓÛÒÌ ÚÎÑÓ ÌØÛ ÍÌßÎ Ú×ÎÛ ÜÛÐßÎÌÓÛÒÌ ×Ò ÌØÛ ßÓÑËÒÌ ÒÑÌ ÌÑ ÛÈÝÛÛÜ üíëôðíë÷ th Mark Wendelsdorf, 310 South 7 Avenue, presented the staff report concerning the purchase of a brush unit in the amount of $35,035 from the Star Fire Department. He noted that the vehicle is a 2001 Ford 450 model with 17,000 miles. There have been no mechanical problems with the vehicle. He presented a packet of comparable information of like equipment from Fenton Fire Equipment Company. The average cost of a used unit with the needed amenities, which are already provided on the Star Fire Department vehicle, would be approximately $110,000. He noted that the brush unit would be heavily used at various open field fires. The old unit within the Fire Department (1999 Dodge) would be declared as surplus. BOOK 54 PAGE 63 In response to questions from Councilman Hopper regarding budgetary restraints, Chief Wendelsdorf responded that capital expenditure funds were not transferred to cover salaries for FY-2013. With receipt of the SAFERS grant, $250,000 was set aside in the capital expenditure fund for future needs. This expenditure would be made from that fund. In response to questions from Councilman Biggers, Chief Wendelsdorf reported that the vehicle would be in service approximately five to ten years. Councilman Callsen stated that this unit will save time and expense since it will be used for smaller fires rather than deploying larger vehicles. The Mayor read the Resolution 58-13 by title only: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF A BRUSH UNIT FROM STAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to amend the resolution by updating the sale price to $35,035 and move for its passage. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor declared a five minute recess. øÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ Þ×ÔÔ ÒÑò è ÅÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛ ÒÑò îçîçÃ ÚÑÎ ÝßÍÛ ÒËÓÞÛÎ ÆÑÒóèíóïí ÅÒÛ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ ÎÛÆÑÒÛÃ É×ÌØ ß ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÌÑ Éß×ÊÛ ÌØÛ ÎËÔÛÍô ÐßÍÍ ÑÒ ÌØÛ Ú×ÎÍÌ ÎÛßÜ×ÒÙô ßÒÜ ßÐÐÎÑÊÛ ÌØÛ ÍËÓÓßÎÇ ÚÑÎ ÐËÞÔ×ÝßÌ×ÑÒ÷ The Mayor stated that this Ordinance is the companion document from a previously held public hearing held on June 3, 2013. The Mayor read Ordinance No. 2929 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 T-N (TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD) 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. 8 (Ordinance No. 2929) on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes, Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 8 (Ordinance No. 2929), move for its passage, and approve the summary for publication. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED øÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ Þ×ÔÔ ÒÑò ïð ÅÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛ ÒÑò îçíïÃ ÚÑÎ ÝßÍÛ ÒËÓÞÛÎ ÆÑÒóèìóïí ÅÌÛÔÚÑÎÜ ÎÛÆÑÒÛÃ É×ÌØ ß ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÌÑ Éß×ÊÛ ÌØÛ ÎËÔÛÍô ÐßÍÍ ÑÒ ÌØÛ Ú×ÎÍÌ ÎÛßÜ×ÒÙô ßÒÜ ßÐÐÎÑÊÛ ÌØÛ ÍËÓÓßÎÇ ÚÑÎ ÐËÞÔ×ÝßÌ×ÑÒ÷ The Mayor stated that this Ordinance is the companion document from a previously held public hearing held on June 3, 2013. The Mayor read Ordinance No. 2931 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. BOOK 54 PAGE 64 MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 10 (Ordinance No. 2931) on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to sponsor Bill No. 10 (Ordinance No. 2931), move for its passage, and approve the summary for publication. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS: øÐËÞÔ×Ý ßËÝÌ×ÑÒ ÚÑÎ ÌØÛ ØßÒÙßÎ ÔÑÝßÌÛÜ ßÌ ÌØÛ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ ×ÒÜËÍÌÎ×ßÔ ß×ÎÐÑÎÌ Åìêïï ßÊ×ßÌ×ÑÒ ÉßÇÃ É×ÌØ ÌØÛ ÑÐÛÒ×ÒÙ Þ×Ü ÐÎ×ÝÛ ÑÚ üéëôððð÷ The Mayor opened the public auction and explained the surplus property declaration and public auction process. He reported that the public auction was properly noticed. The price of $75,000 was established by the appropriate means based upon Idaho State and City of Caldwell Code. The Mayor noted that Barry Everett, Jr. of 4611 Aviation Way, signed in for the auction. Mr. Everett did not place a bid. No bids were received from members of the audience. The Mayor closed the public auction. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to authorize staff to market the subject property located at the Caldwell Industrial Airport, as described in the public notice, through the appropriate means. MOTION CARRIED øÐËÞÔ×Ý ßËÝÌ×ÑÒ ÚÑÎ ÌØÛ ØßÒÙßÎ ÔÑÝßÌÛÜ ßÌ ÌØÛ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ ×ÒÜËÍÌÎ×ßÔ ß×ÎÐÑÎÌ Åëðïé ßÊ×ßÌ×ÑÒ ÉßÇÃ É×ÌØ ÌØÛ ÑÐÛÒ×ÒÙ Þ×Ü ÐÎ×ÝÛ ÑÚ üïçëôððð÷ The Mayor declared the public auction open and stated the opening price of $195,000. He reported that the public auction was properly noticed. The price as established by the appropriate means based upon Idaho State and City of Caldwell Code. No bids were received from members of the audience. The Mayor closed the public auction. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to authorize staff to market the subject property located at the Caldwell Industrial Airport, as described in the public notice, through the appropriate means. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS ) Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $909,914.89 for the period ending June 7, 2013and net payroll in the amount of $268,986.88 for the pay period ending May 18, 2013. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker that accounts payable in the amount of $909,914.89 represented by check numbers 94409 through 94669 and the total payroll in the amount of $268,986.88 represented by check numbers 25234 through 25274 payroll direct deposits be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Blacker extended sympathy to Councilman Callsen concerning the recent death of his mother. Councilman Biggers reported that he attended the Fire Ops 101 class two weeks ago. He commented that it was an outstanding event. The Mayor reported on the following upcoming events: The National League of Cities Board of Directors Meeting is next week in Washington, D.C. He will be attending in behalf of the State of Idaho and the City of Caldwell. The National League of Cities is looking to restructure and reorganize their purpose and goals. He noted that he was honored to be participating in the process. The hotel, airfare, and transportation will be paid by the National League of Cities. BOOK 54 PAGE 65 th The Mayor encouraged everyone to attend the July 4 Celebration which commences at Memorial Park with the community parade at 10:00 a.m. and activities and vendors will be in the park until 4:00 p.m. The fireworks will begin at dusk at Simplot Stadium with an admission fee of $1.00 per person. He encouraged those in attendance to stop and express appreciation to military service members and veterans who have served diligently to defend our country. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Hopper to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. MOTION CARRIED st APPROVED AS written THIS 1 DAY OF July , 2013. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk