HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-03city council minutes BOOK 55 PAGE 162
REGULAR MEETING
November 3,2014
7:00 P.M.
The Mayor acknowledged the absence of Council Member Jim Blacker who passed away on October 26,2014.
He reported on the outstanding funeral service which was held today in honor of his life. A moment of silence
was observed in honor of Mr.Blacker.
The Mayor asked those in attendance to please stand for the invocation lead by Pastor Jim Porter of the
Caldwell Free Methodist Church 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:Biggers,Ozuna
Hopper,Callsen,and Pollard.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Henry Busse,520 E.Logan,provided copies of an article to each of the Council Members entitled"Meet
the New Warm Fuzzy Payday Lenders"for informational purposes.
The Mayor acknowledged Mrs.Adams,American Government teacher from Caldwell High School. The
students in attendance stood and introduced themselves.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 20,
2014 and the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission meeting held on July 14,2014;
2. Approve the appointment of Jim and Sharon Porter to the Friends of the Depot Director
Board for a term to expire December 31,2017;
3. Approve the Development Agreement for Case No.ZON-88-13(Aspens#5);
4. Approve the Development Agreement for Case No.ZON-89-13(Quail Ridge#2);
5. Approve the Development Agreement for Case No.ZON-90-13(Weston Pointe#5);
6. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No. SUP-07-14/ANN-01-14 (Colombia Event
Center);
7. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No. SUB-201-(2)F-09 (Caldwell Commons No.
2);
8. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No.SUB-03(5-7)F-14(Apple Creek Ph.5-7);
9. Approve the Letter of Engagement from Eide Bailly concerning the financial audit for the
year ended September 30,2014;
10. Approve Resolution No. 171-14 authorizing the performance of commercial plan review
tasks by the Caldwell Building Department for and on behalf of the City of Middleton;
11. Approve Resolution No. 172-14 authorizing the execution of the Agreement Regarding
Cooperative Use of Inspectors between the City of Caldwell and the City of Middleton;
12. Approve Resolution No. 173-14 authorizing the Human Resource Director of the City of
Caldwell to execute the renewal of the Annual Maintenance Agreement with Technical
Difference, Inc. for support and maintenance of the People-Trak System for the period of
November 30,2014 through November 30,2015;
13. Approve Resolution No. 174-14 authorizing the execution of the revised Agreement for
Services with the Friends of the Canyon County Animal Shelter effective October 1,2014
thru September 30,2015;
14. Approve Resolution No. 175-14 authorizing the execution of the Joint Use Policy and the
Use Agreement form from the Caldwell Veterans Council, LLC regarding the Caldwell
Veterans'Memorial Hall located at 1101 E.Cleveland Boulevard;
15. Approve request from Caldwell Fire & Rescue to execute two Memorandums of
Understanding from Local 1821 clarifying Article 16 and Article 25;
16. Approve Resolution No. 176-14 ratifying the execution of the Joint Funding Agreement for
Water Resource Investigations with the United States Geological Survey for the
construction and maintenance of two stream bank gaging stations.
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Biggers to approve the Consent Calendar as printed.
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Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
(ELECTION OF NEW CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT)
MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Ozuna to elect Dennis Callsen as City Council President for 2014.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Hopper,Callsen,Pollard,Biggers,and Ozuna. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Callsen to elect Shannon Ozuna as City Council Vice-President for
2014.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
(FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS)
Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount
of$1,549,258.15 for the period ending October 28,2014 and net payroll in the amount of$340,449.81for the
pay period ending October 18,2014 and September 30,2014.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,549,258.15
represented by check numbers 105118 through 105401 and the total payroll in the amount of$340,449.81
represented by check numbers 27577 through 27697 and payroll direct deposits be accepted,payment approved,
and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
Councilman Pollard requested that a musically gifted nine-year-old youth be allowed to perform the National
Anthem at the next City Council Meeting. Mr.Pollard will confirm the engagement with the youth's parents.
Councilman Hopper reported on a matter of concern from the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission about
recent changes made to the building code allowing reroofing without the issuance of a building permit. This is
of concern for the reroofing of homes within the Steunenberg Historic District. He requested that staff re-
evaluate the code concerning this issue.
Councilman Biggers reported that the City Council Members purchased a bouquet of flowers for the Blacker
family.
All the Council Members remarked on the meaningful funeral service held in honor of Jim Blacker.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
The Mayor asked for Council's support in not replacing City Council Member Position 95 until after
Thanksgiving on honor of the Blacker family and their grieving process. The HR Director would be directed to
move forward with accepting letters of interest/applications for the position after Thanksgiving. This would
allow a new council member to be in place at the first of the year. A search committee will be formed to
include members from the community to recommend citizens for final consideration by the Mayor and the
Council President.
The City Council liaison assignments previously held by Jim Blacker were discussed and re-assigned-
Friends of the Depot: Councilman Pollard
COMPASS Alternative Representative: Councilman Callsen(City Clerk to inform COMPASS of the change)
Audit Committee: Councilman Biggers
Caldwell Housing Authority: Councilman Hopper
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Biggers to assign the appointments as discussed effective through the end
of the year.
MOTION CARRIED
It was also noted that Councilmember Ozuna would assume the liaison position on the Youth Master Plan
Committee since Councilman Pollard will now be involved with the Friends of the Depot.
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(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE,SECTION 67-2345,EXECUTIVE SESSION
PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67-2345, SUBSECTION (C) FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING THE ACQUISITION OF OR AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY NOT OWNED BY
A PUBLIC AGENCY.
MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Hopper pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection(c)for
the purpose of discussing the acquisition of or an interest in real property not owned by a public agency at
7:30 p.m.
Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no:none. Absent
and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Biggers to reconvene into the Regular Session.
The Mayor noted for the record that information discussed under Executive Session complied with the motion
and no decisions were made or action taken.
MOTION CARRIED
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Ozuna to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED AS written THIS 17th DAY OF November ------,2014.
Mayor
Councilperson Councilperson
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ATTEST:
City Clerk