HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-05 URA MinutesRegular Scheduled Meeting
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
September 5, 2000 - 12:00 noon
Caldwell City Hall Council Chambers
The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency was held September 5,
2000 at 12:00 noon by Chairman ElJay Waite. The roll was called: present were ElJay Waite,
Mayor Garrett Nancolas, Mike Gable, Terry Rinearson and Leona Fouts.
Motion to approve the agenda: M/S/P Gable, Rinearson
Motion to approve the August 8, 2000 minutes: M/S/P Gable, Rinearson
Financial Report by Gable:
Invoices presented for payment; $2,082.26 & $2,517.48, both payable to I.D.A.H.O. M/S/P
Gable, Rinearson
Ending balance as of July 30, 2000: $186,083.90 M/S/P Gable, Fouts
Lease on property (65 acres) purchased from Wertenbergers, currently leased by Richard Roedel,
is expiring. Motion to grant authority to Chairman Waite to pursue negotiations to obtain new
lease holders. M/S/P Nancolas, Fouts
Gable advised a review of the waste and stripping clause to ensure adherence to the existing
lease contract prior to releasing Richard Roedel of his responsibilities as leaseholder.
Mayor Nancolas reported that the BMX club expressed concern that they would not have a
facility any longer due to upcoming development of the property. They were assured that we
would work with them to develop a new BMX track on the condition that it be open to the
public. There has been an offer by a contractor to donate the construction of new restrooms for
the BMX grounds.
Mayor Nancolas met with the Albertson College Board of Trustees. Discussion is in process
regarding the possible placement of the museum in downtown Caldwell. The baseball diamond
is estimated at $1.7 million and the board is determining funding possibilities. The City will
assist with the cost of parking and facilities.
Fred Cornforth, I.D.A.H.O., presented an opportunity for a new Community Development Block
Grant that is coming available. Motion to allow Fred to enter into discussion and negotiations to
pursue information regarding the Community Development Block Grant, in the amount of
$300,000: M/S/P Gable, Rinearson
Motion to adjourn @ 1:00pm: M/S/P Gable, Rinearson
Respectfully Submitted,
Leona Fouts, Secretary