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Home My WebLink About2014-11-17city council minutes BOOK 55 PAGE 162 REGULAR MEETING November 17,2014 7:00 P.M. The Mayor asked those in attendance to please stand for the invocation lead by Pastor Jim Porter of the Caldwell Free Methodist Church. The National Anthem was performed by Paige Hensel and those in attendance to 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:Callsen,Pollard, Biggers,Ozuna,and Hopper. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Brian Billingsley,Director of the Planning&Zoning Department,621 Cleveland Blvd,provided a report concerning the Caldwell"Safe Route to School Program." The program was started in 2011 with the help of Idaho Smart Growth. Pedestrian counts for the elementary and middle schools located within the Caldwell School District have been conducted yearly. In 2012 the Caldwell School District announced that they were changing the attendance boundary maps for the elementary schools with the goal being that the new the boundaries would encourage pedestrian traffic to the local schools. The survey results showed a 40%overall average increase of pedestrian activity within one year. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Callsen to amend the Consent Calendar by adding Item#10 to read: "Approve request from the City Clerk to participate in the ICRMP Board of Trustees election process by submitting the vote for Garret L.Nancolas as the Region I Representative." Reason: The ballot was not received until after the agenda was posted. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lester Connors, 612 Darby Avenue, explained that he currently works with the Idaho Health&Welfare Family Services Division as an AmeriCorps VISTA concerning a project entitled"One Church One Child." He reaches out to faith based and community organizations finding ways to support families in foster care. He noted that within Idaho Region 3,which involves Canyon County,there are approximately 325 people in foster care. He reported that November is National Adoption Month and on November 21"at the Canyon County Court House there will be celebrations associated with finalized adoptions. Mr.Connors introduced Wendy Brown, 17500 Northside Boulevard,Nampa. He reported that Ms.Brown is a pre-adoptive foster parent. The Mayor read the proclamation.Ms.Brown accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Idaho Health& Welfare Family Services Division. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 3,2014;the Caldwell Golf Board Meeting held on August 20,2014; the Caldwell Planning&Zoning Commission Meeting held on October 14,2014; and the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on November 6,2014; 2. Approve Resolution No. 177-14 authorizing the acceptance of a Memorandum of Understanding with Parma Fire to participate in the Regional FEMA Grant to purchase new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA)equipment; 3. Approve Resolution No. 178-14 authorizing the purchase of a submersible pump from Wm.H.Reilly &Company in the amount of$13,350.00 for use at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; 4. Approve Resolution No. 179-14 from the Caldwell Police Department declaring the UHF repeater as surplus property to be donated to the Caldwell School District 9132; 5. Approve request from the City Clerk to issue a Liquor/Beer/Wine License to Roots&Company,LLC for a bar located at 114 South 7th Avenue; 6. Approve appointment of Randy Lyons to the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission for a term that expires December 31,2017; 7. Approve Resolution No. 180-14 authorizing the purchase of two one-half ton pickup trucks through the use of the Idaho State Purchasing Contract for the Caldwell Fire Department with the complete price of each fully equipped vehicle not to exceed$36,000; 8. Approve request from the Caldwell Police Department for destruction of semi-permanent,transitory, and temporary records from 2009; 9. Approve Resolution No. 181-14 accepting the informal bid award for installation of six variable frequency drives (VFDs) for the Headworks and Intermediate Pump Station (ISP) building at the Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant from A.M.E. Electric in the amount of$71,143 pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2805; 10. Approve request from the City Clerk to participate in the ICRMP Board of Trustees election process by submitting the vote for Garret L.Nancolas as the Region I Representative. [ADDED] BOOK 55 PAGE 163 MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Biggers to approve the Consent Calendar as printed. 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 PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): A REQUEST BY HB BOYS, LLC TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT PROTRUDES INTO PARCEL #R0045000000 ALONG THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL WAY ALIGNMENT. Brent Orton,621 Cleveland Boulevard,presented the staff report. He noted that the parcel was originally acquired by the Idaho Transportation Department in association with Interchange 29 Project. The subject culdesac was used as a turnaround for safety services. During subsequent phases of the project,a driveway was constructed on to 21"Avenue to facilitate the emergency services traffic. The owner of the adjacent property is working to bring forward a proposal for a commercial development. The Traffic Commission and staff recommend vacating this segment of right-of-way. Discussion followed. In response to questions from Councilman Hopper,Mr.Orton explained that the term right-of-way is used to describe real property. ITD paid to acquire the property and the property was placed into the ownership of the public,held in trust,and cared for by the City of Caldwell. Councilman Hopper expressed concern regarding possible liability issues in the future. Mr.Seable,City Attorney at 1303 12th Avenue Road,reported that the property would be transferred to the new owner as if it were a deed. A title search would show the history of the parcel. MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Biggers to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED CONSIDER BILL NO. 27 (ORDINANCE NO. 2980) -HB BOYS, LLC REQUEST TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL WAY ALIGNMENT WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST READING. The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE RECITING PETITION FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NOTICE WAS GIVEN; DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF SAID PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO, DESCRIBED BELOW, SHALL BE MADE; AND DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF SAID FOLLOWING RIGHT OF WAY IS IN THE BEST PUBLIC INTEREST FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL,CANYON COUNTY,IDAHO. MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Callsen to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.27 (Ordinance No.2980)on its first reading by title only. 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 Pollard,SECONDED by Callsen to sponsor Bill No.27(Ordinance No.2980),move for its passage on the first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard,Biggers,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED CONSIDER BILL NO.28(ORDINANCE NO.2981) -ANNEXATION OF CUMBERLAND NO.2 (INSTRUMENT NO. 2014-034853) INTO THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST READING. 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 55 PAGE 164 MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Callsen to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.28 (Ordinance No.298 1)on its first reading by title only. 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 Hopper,SECONDED by Callsen to sponsor Bill No.28 (Ordinance No.2981),move for its passage on its first reading by title only. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Hopper,Callsen,Pollard,Biggers,and Ozuna. 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$1,155,588.63 for the period ending November 11,2014 and net payroll in the amount of$283,631.57for the pay period ending November 1,2014. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,155,588.63 represented by check numbers 105402 through 105641 and the total payroll in the amount of$283,631.57 represented by check numbers 27698 through 27718 and payroll direct deposits be accepted,payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Council Member Pollard reported on the"Presents under the Tree"program being conducted by the Caldwell Paternal Order of the Police. The goal is to raise$5,000 to purchase food and presents for Caldwell families in need. There is a"go fund me"link for donations on the CPD website. Volunteers are needed to assist with wrapping and delivery of the presents. Council Member Callsen expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City of Caldwell. Council Member Hopper expressed appreciation for the presentation of the National Anthem by Paige Hensel. He reported that his father-in-law was interred this morning at the Veterans' Cemetery and so the National Anthem was especially meaningful to him tonight. Council Member Ozuna presented chocolate bars the Council Members in memory of Jim Blacker. Council Member Biggers expressed gratitude for those who attended the Veterans Day Memorial Service held at the Veterans Memorial Hall. He announced that this Friday is the Winter Wonderland festival and invited everyone to stop by the CFD booth where they will be providing s'mores. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor commented on the meaningful Veterans Day Memorial Service and the outstanding children's choir performance from Washington Elementary. The State of the City will be held on February 3rd at 4:00 p.m.at Jewett Auditorium. Condolences were expressed to the Blacker family,the Hopper family,and Susan Miller for their recent loss of family members. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE,SECTION 67-2345,EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67-2345, SUBSECTION (F) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION OR WHERE THERE IS A GENERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PROBABLE LITIGATION) MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Biggers pursuant to Idaho Code,Section 67-2345,Subsection(f)for the purpose of discussing pending litigation or where there is a general public awareness of probable litigation agency at 7:45 p.m. 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 Callsen,SECONDED by Ozuna to reconvene into the Regular Session. MOTION CARRIED (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Hopper to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. MOTION CARRIED BOOK 55 PAGE 165 APPROVED AS written THIS Is' DAY OF December ------,2014. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk