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Home My WebLink About2013-12-02city council minutes The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He asked those in attendance to stand for the invocation lead by Reverend Don Bertelsen of the Oregon Trail Church of God 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, Pollard, and Biggers. Absent: Callsen. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Caldwell High School chamber orchestra presented a short concert of Christmas classics. Director Gini th Rosandick reported that the chamber group would be performing on December 11 for their annual concert at th Caldwell High School and again on December 12 at the Caldwell Train Depot for the Christmas Classic event. A special presentation was made by Fire Chief Mark Wendelsdorf recognizing the Regional Hazmat Team who recently competed in an international hazmat competition. Caldwell Fire Department took the first place award within the completion. Terry Gammel of the Caldwell Fire Department reported on the competition which took place in Oakland, California. Last year was the first year that the Idaho team competed and placed fifth in the event. Chief Wendelsdorf noted that the funding to participate in this competition was financed through grants. Ms. Adams, American Government teacher at Caldwell High School, was acknowledged by Mayor Nancolas. Each student in attendance stood and introduced themselves. National League of Cities Conference held in Seattle, Washington. He presented a short essay concerning his experience which the Mayor read into the record. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 008 West Easy Street, presented an update concerning events planned by . She noted their recent involvement with events included the PAL/DARE Halloween party, the Winter Wonderland celebration, and the National League of Cities Conference in Seattle, Washington. She reported that the MYAC Fundraiser nd banquet has been scheduled for February 22. Councilman Pollard asked for assistance in contacting Jessie Woodbury as liaison for the Senior Citizens Board. Ms. Hilton noted that she will put Ms. Woodbury in touch with Councilman Pollard. th Krista Bustamante, 2104 North 18 Street in Boise, of the Idaho Community Action Network, presented a report on the Hispanic Symposium noting that the organization offers scholarships for Latino students. Interested persons may find out more information at idaholatinoscholarshipfoundation.org. The Mayor acknowledged Jane Orton, daughter of City Engineer Brent Orton. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Caldwell City Council Meeting held on November 18, 2013; the Caldwell Housing Authority Meeting held on October 21, 2013; the Pathways and Bike Routes Committee Meeting held on October 15, 2013; and the Senior Board Meeting held on November 11, 2013; 2.Approve Resolution No. 139-13 authorizing the declaration of City-owned equipment as surplus property from the Caldwell Event Center and the Planning & Zoning Department to be donated to Computers for Kids; 3.Approve Resolution No. 140-13 accepting the Award of Bid for purchase of the budgeted mini- excavator for use by the Parks Department from Idaho Tractor, Inc., in the amount of $27,492.00 and the purchase of a thumb attachment for said excavator in the amount of $5,000.00; 4.Approve Resolution No. 141-13 authorizing the purchase of a 2014 Ford Super Duty F550 Truck for use by the Street Department through Mountain Home Auto Ranch in the amount of $30,713.18; 5.Approve Resolution No. 142-13 accepting the Award of Bid for the purchase of a new three tank computer-operated applicator for use by the Street Department from G&R Ag in the amount of $47,400.44; 9. Approve Resolution No. 146-13 authorizing execution of the State/Local Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for design of the Middleton Road and Ustick Road Roundabout Improvement Project; 10.Approve Resolution No. 147-13 accepting an Easement for irrigation service for Whitney Springs No. 3, Phase No. 1 from Corey Barton Homes, Inc.; 11.Approve request from the Police Department to destroy transitory, temporary, and semi-permanent records. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the Consent Calendar as printed. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: Callsen. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: øÝÑÒÌ×ÒËÛÜ ÐËÞÔ×Ý ØÛßÎ×ÒÙ ÅÔÛÙ×ÍÔßÌ×ÊÛÃæ ÝßÍÛ ÒÑò ÑßóïëìÞóïíô ß ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÞÇ ÌØÛ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ ÐÔßÒÒ×ÒÙ ú ÆÑÒ×ÒÙ ÜÛÐßÎÌÓÛÒÌ ÌÑ ßÓÛÒÜ ÐÑÎÌ×ÑÒÍ ÑÚ ÝØßÐÌÛÎ ïð ÅÆÑÒ×ÒÙ ÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛÃ ÑÚ ÌØÛ ÝßÔÜÉÛÔÔ Ý×ÌÇ ÝÑÜÛ÷ øÝÑÒÍ×ÜÛÎ Þ×ÔÔ ÒÑò îê ÅÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛ ÒÑò îçìêÃ ÚÑÎ ÑßóïëìÞóïí ÅÐßÇÜßÇ ÔÑßÒ ÑÎÜ×ÒßÒÝÛÃ É×ÌØ ß ÎÛÏËÛÍÌ ÌÑ Éß×ÊÛ ÌØÛ ÎËÔÛÍô ÐßÍÍ ÑÒ ÌØÛ Ú×ÎÍÌ ÎÛßÜ×ÒÙô ßÒÜ ßÐÐÎÑÊÛ ÌØÛ ÍËÓÓßÎÇ ÚÑÎ ÐËÞÔ×ÝßÌ×ÑÒ÷ MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Ozuna to continue Items #1 and Items #2 under Old Business to the City Council Meeting to be held on December 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. per request of the applicant. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS: None. (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS ) Councilman Biggers reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $1,427,774.83 for the period ending November 22, 2013and net payroll in the amount of $264,189.62 for the pay period ending November 16, 2013. MOVED by Biggers, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,427,774.83 represented by check numbers 98120 through 98422 and the total payroll in the amount of $264,189.62 represented by check numbers 26252 through 26288 and payroll direct deposits be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) The City Council Members all commented on the beautiful lights associated with Winter Wonderland in downtown Caldwell and the amount of visitors walking along Indian Creek after dark each evening. The merchants on Arthur Street are appreciative of the lights within the trees in front of their businesses. Council Member Ozuna reported on the recent death of Lenore Johnson noting that Ms. Johnson was very active within the community and will be greatly missed. She also reported that she volunteered to be involved on the Caldwell School District Strategic Plan Committee; however, their meeting dates have conflicted with City Council Meetings. Councilman Biggers announced that the Caldwell Chamber Night Light Parade will transpire on Saturday, th December 7at 6:00 p.m. The Mayor commented on the beautiful lights in downtown Caldwell. He encouraged the youth in the audience to possibly write letters to the local businesses about keeping their doors open to customers during the evening for the holiday season. Next City Council Meeting will be held on December 16, 2013 and will include the continued public hearing regarding the Pay Day Loan issue. He reported that he took this issue before the Treasure Valley Partnership Meeting where Terri Sterling of the Idaho Community Action Network presented information to local mayors and county commissioners. The information was extremely well received and discussion was held that action ÛÈÛÝËÌ×ÊÛ ÍÛÍÍ×ÑÒ ÐËÎÍËßÒÌ ÌÑ ×ÜßØÑ ÝÑÜÛô ÍÛÝÌ×ÑÒ êéóîíìëô ÍËÞÍÛÝÌ×ÑÒ øÝ÷ ÚÑÎ ÌØÛ ÐËÎÐÑÍÛ ÑÚ Ü×ÍÝËÍÍ×ÒÙ ßÝÏË×Í×Ì×ÑÒ ÑÚ ×ÒÌÛÎÛÍÌ ×Ò ÎÛßÔ ÐÎÑÐÛÎÌÇ ÒÑÌ ÑÉÒÛÜ ÞÇ ß ÐËÞÔ×Ý ßÙÛÒÝÇ÷ ÚÎÏÇØÏØ ÓÑÊÛÜ ¾§ Ø±°°»®ô ÍÛÝÑÒÜÛÜ ¾§ Þ·¹¹»® ¬± ·²¬± Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection (c) for the purpose of discussing acquisition of interest in real property not owned by a public agency ¿¬ éæìë °ò³ò Î±´´ ½¿´´ ª±¬»ò Ì¸±» ª±¬·²¹ §»æ Ø±°°»®ô Ð±´´¿®¼ô Þ·¹¹»®ô Þ´¿½µ»®ô ¿²¼ Ñ¦«²¿ò Ì¸±» ª±¬·²¹ ²±æ ²±²»ò ß¾»²¬ ¿²¼ñ±® ²±¬ ª±¬·²¹æ Ý¿´´»²ò ÓÑÌ×ÑÒ ÝßÎÎ×ÛÜ ËØÚÎÏÇØÏØ ÓÑÊÛÜ ¾§ Ø±°°»®ô ÍÛÝÑÒÜÛÜ ¾§ Þ´¿½µ»® ¬± ·²¬± Î»¹«´¿® Í»·±²ò ÓÑÌ×ÑÒ ÝßÎÎ×ÛÜ (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED th APPROVED AS written THIS 16 DAY OF December , 2013. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk