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Home My WebLink About2014-12-15city council minutes BOOK 55 PAGE 170 REGULAR MEETING December 15,2014 7:00 P.M. The Mayor asked those in attendance to please stand for the invocation lead by Pastor Freddie Lane of the Caldwell Christian Center 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:Callsen,Pollard, Biggers,Ozuna,and Hopper. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Mayor acknowledged Cheryl Adams, American Government teacher from Caldwell High School. Each of the students in attendance stood and introduced themselves. Employee of the Month: The Mayor recognized Carlos Velazquez from the Building Department as the employee of the month. A letter of recommendation from his supervisor,Brett Clark, Building Official was read into the record by Mayor Nancolas. A plaque and gift were presented to Mr.Velasquez by the Mayor. Mr.Velazquez expressed his sincere appreciation for the recognition. The Mayor introduced Emma Campbell, Jamie Waters, and Regina Salmanova of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. The Mayor reported that the students recently had the opportunity to attend the National League of Cities Conference held in Austin,Texas. Each of the members summarized information from the various workshops they attended. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Biggers to amend Item 92 under the Consent Calendar to read: "Approve Resolution establishing the North End Neighborhood Revitalization District for Caldwell Housing Authority to fund rehabilitation." Amend Item#3 under the Consent Calendar to read: "Intentionally left blank." Reason stated: The City Attorney consolidated the two documents into one resolution. Add item 96-A under New Business to read: "Consider Resolution to approve the Fairview Golf Course Concession Area Lease Agreement with Beverley A.Pillsbury operating Bev's Pantry"and Item 96-B to read: "Consider Resolution to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement"with Beverley A. Pillsbury, owner and operator of Bev's Pantry located at Fairview Golf Course." Reason stated: Both documents were not available until after the City Council Agenda was posted on December 11,2014. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December 1,2014;the minutes of the Caldwell Public Library Special Board Meeting held on October 9, 2014; the Downtown Caldwell Organization Meeting held on November 25, 2014; the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on December 4, 2014; and the Caldwell Hearing Examiner Meeting held on November 11,2014; 2. Approve Resolution No. 189-14 establishing the North End Neighborhood Revitalization District for Caldwell Housing Authority to fund rehabilitation. [AMENDED] 3. Intentionally left blank. [AMENDED] 4. Approve Resolution No. 190-14 ratifying the purchase of a submersible chopper pump for the Faith Landing Lift Station; 5. Approve Resolution No.191-14accepting an agreement with JUB Engineers for engineering services at the Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant; 6. Approve Resolution No. 192-14 ratifying the budgeted purchase of a new vehicle for use by the Caldwell Building Department; 7. Approve Resolution 193-14 accepting the Annual Road and Street Financial Report prior to submittal to the State Controller's Office; 8. Approve Resolution No. 194-14 accepting a Bargain and Sale Deed from Wells Fargo Bank,NA for real property known as 811 W.Plymouth Street; 9. Approve Resolution No. 187-14A to adopt amendments of the City of Caldwell Pay Scale that was previously adopted on December 1,2014 and set an effective date of January 1,2015; 10. Approve Resolution No. 195-14 authorizing the Award of Bid for the Street Lighting Equipment Contract to Electric Wholesale Supply Company in the amount of$183,626; 11. Approve Resolution No. 196-14 authorizing the execution of a Sewer Service Agreement with Gem State Academy for property located north of Karcher Road and South of Montana Avenue; 12. Approve request from the City Clerk for the transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage License for Bev's Pantry located at Fairview Golf Course located at 816 Grant Street contingent upon final approval from the Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control; BOOK 55 PAGE 171 13. Approve request from the City Clerk for an Alcoholic Beverage License for Club Extacy located at 424 E.Elgin contingent upon final approval by city staff and the Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control; MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. 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 [LEGISLATIVE]: CASE NO. OA-04-14, A REQUEST BY THE CALDWELL PLANNING&ZONING DEPARTMENT TO AMEND PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 11(SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE)OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE) Jarom Wagoner,621 Cleveland Boulevard,presented the staff report and outlined its content stating the reasoning for the code amendment. John Evans,5699 N.Riffle Way,Garden City,spoke in favor of the amendment. MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Biggers to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER BILL NO.30(ORDINANCE NO.2983)FOR CASE NO.OA-04-14 [SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE]WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES,PASS ON THE FIRST READING AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION) The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CALDWELL CITY CODE, WHICH IS THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES,RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS,AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Biggers to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No.30 (Ordinance No.2983)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 Biggers to sponsor Bill No. 30(Ordinance No.2983),move for its passage by title only on the first reading and approve the summary for publication. 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$1,141,025.44 for the period ending December 9,2014 and net payroll in the amount of$289,911.10 for the pay period ending December 5,2014. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,141,025.44 represented by check numbers 27740 through 27755 and payroll direct deposits be accepted,payment approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Council Member Callsen reported on the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council's project of ringing bells for the Salvation Army. Council Member Hopper reported on the outstanding community attendance at the Winter Wonderland downtown feature and the success of the Chamber of Commerce Night Light Parade. Council Member Ozuna reported on the successful Employee Recognition Dinner held on December 11th and the retirement reception for Fairview Golf Pro Lenny Stroup. BOOK 55 PAGE 172 (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor reported that the recent open house at the Caldwell Fire Department Station 91 open house was well attended on December 61h Discussion was held about the necessity of addressing crowd control issues at the 2015 Night Light Parade due to safety concerns. The parade entries had a hard time making their way down Blaine as various times due to the crowds pushing their way onto the street. The Mayor reported on the success of the College of Idaho football program in 2014. The Mayor reported that he recently spoke at the Jefferson Middle School for their Career Day event. Students were encouraged to participate in the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council during their high school enrollment. City Hall will be closed on December 25 and 26 for the Christmas holiday. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 67-2345, SUBSECTION [A] FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE HIRING OF A PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, STAFF MEMBER OR INDIVIDUAL AGENT) MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Biggers pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection(a)for the purpose of discussing the hiring of a public officer,employee,staff member or individual agent at 7:45 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 Hopper,SECONDED by Callsen to reconvene into Regular Session at 8:08 p.m. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FAIRVIEW GOLF COURSE CONCESSION AREA LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLEY A.PILLSBURY OPERATING BEV'S PANTRY) [ADDED] MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Ozuna to continue items Item 96A and Item 96B to the next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting to be held on January 5,2015. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT" WITH BEVERLEY A.PILLSBURY,OWNER AND OPERATOR OF BEV'S PANTRY LOCATED AT FAIRVIEW GOLF COURSE) [ADDED] This item was continued under a previous motion. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Pollard to adjourn at 8:09 p.m. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 5th DAY OF January ,2015. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk