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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-18 City Council Minutes BOOK 56 PAGE 56 REGULAR MEETING May 18,2015 7:00 P.M. The Mayor welcomed those in attendance. Father Arnold Miller of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church provided the invocation. Nathaniel Buck of 2520 Summercrest Street(Boy Scout Troop 9266)led the audience in 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,Feucht,Ozuna,and Hopper. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Report from Mike Dittenber of the Caldwell Housing Authority. Mr. Dittenber provided an update concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) 1979 grant provided to the City of Caldwell. Approval was recently granted by Council to transfer the$147,000 grant funds to the Caldwell Housing Authority in association with the North Caldwell Revitalization Project. He reported that in speaking with the regional HUD office staff,they acknowledged that the 1979 loan program has been closed out with HUD and therefore the funding is no longer required to stay with the City of Caldwell but could be transferred to CHA for housing redevelopment projects. Mr.Dittenber will follow up with the City of Caldwell treasurer concerning the completion process concerning the transfer of funds. He provided a brief explanation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Funding Program which is made available to cities with populations of 50,000 or greater. The entitlement funds are pro-rated based on population. The administration of the entitlement funding could be accomplished by city staff. The approximate amount available to the City of Caldwell would be$400,000. The Mayor emphasized that the transfer of existing CDBG funds to CHA would not affect any potential approval by HUD for entitlement funding for the City of Caldwell. Councilman Pollard posed questions concerning a parcel near Jaycee Park in which the mobile home has been dismantled. Mr.Dittenber reported that he has viewed the subject property as well as property at 1321 First Street North and another parcel on Denver Street all of which are in need of rehabilitation.He noted that CHA is working to complete the current project before additional rehabilitation projects are explored. In response to questions from Councilman Hopper, Mr. Dittenber reported that the City still holds the notes for four 1979 HUD loans with homeowners which have not been paid. He stated that the balances would eventually be cleared upon the sale of the properties. Should the loans be transferred to the Caldwell Housing Authority, the terms, which were established in 1979 with the homeowners by the City of Caldwell, would be honored. CHA would be willing to administer the loans if the City chooses to pursue this action. B. Employee of the Month Presentation. This presentation was postponed until the next City Council Meeting to be held on June 1,2015. C. Proclamation: Huntington's Disease The Mayor read the following proclamation: WHEREAS,Huntington's Disease is a genetic,neurodegenerative disease that typically affects people in mid-life and places each child of an affected parent at risk of inheriting the expanded gene responsible for causing the disease;and WHEREAS, through the Huntington's Disease Society of America, Southern Idaho Affiliate, support and services are provided to families living with Huntington's Disease throughout Idaho,and WHEREAS, the average lifespan after onset of Huntington's Disease is 10-30 years and the younger the age of onset, the more rapid the progression of the disease, meaning children who develop the juvenile form of the disease may not live to adulthood;and WHEREAS, there is at present no effective treatment or cure for Huntington's Disease and raising awareness is critical to the advancement of vital research and support services;and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Garret L. Nancolas, Mayor of the City of Caldwell, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2015 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month In Caldwell,Idaho and encourage all citizens to join me in the worthy observance. BOOK 56 PAGE 57 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Callsen to amend the agenda by removing Consent Calendar Item 96 and add an 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 of individual agent and Subsection(b)for the purpose of discussing the evaluation,dismissal or disciplining of,or to hear complaints or charges brought against,a public officer,employee,staff member or individual agent. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on May 4,2015;the Caldwell Golf Board Meeting held on April 15,2015;the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Meeting held on May 7,2015;the Employee Benefit Plan Trustee Meeting held on April 30,2015; the Senior Center Board Meeting held on May 11,2015; the Youth Master Plan Committee Meeting held on February 24,2015;and the Caldwell Pathways and Bike Routes Committee meeting held on March 17,2015; 2. Approve the Order of Decision for Case No.ZON-15-01(North Caldwell Rezone); 3. Approve Resolution ratifying the task orders with Control Engineers,PA for supervisory control and data acquisition(SCADA)programming and standardization at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; 4. Approve Resolution accepting the dedication of sewer, water, storm drain,pressure irrigation and street light improvements from Great Sky Development,Inc.for Cumberland Subdivision Phase No. 2; 5. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease with the Caldwell Exchange Club for storage of athletic equipment at the Simplot Stadium associated with the Exchange Club Community Football Program; 6. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of two new fire engines from Huston-Galveston Cooperative Councils,Joint Purchasing Program in the amount not to exceed$610,000 for each unit or a total cost not to exceed$1,220,000 to replace engines 9101 and 9102;[REMOVED] 7. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Toro 640 Procore for the Golf Department in the amount of$22,148.76 from Turf Equipment&Irrigation,Inc.; 8. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of a used Jacobsen mowing unit for the Golf Department in the amount of$16,500; 9. Approve Resolution accepting the Capitalization of Fixed Assets and Fixed Asset Inventory Maintenance Procedure Manual from the Finance Department; 10. Approve request to accept the resignation of Stephen Barnes from the Pathways & Bike Routes Committee; 11. Approve request to accept the resignation of Beronica Salazar from the Caldwell Housing Authority Board of Directors; 12. Approve request to accept the resignation of Wayne Thiel from the Caldwell Airport Commission; 13. Approve request to appoint Greg Swanson to the Caldwell Airport Commission for a term to expire December 31,2016. MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Hopper approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Pollard,Biggers,Feucht,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]: CASE NUMBER ANN-15-02 A REQUEST BY THE IDAHO CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, INC. FOR ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 42 ACRES INTO THE CITY OF CALDWELL WITH A ZONING DESIGNATION OF H-C (HIGHWAY CORRIDOR) AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MONTANA AVENUE AND HWY.55 IN CALDWELL,IDAHO) Jarom Wagoner,621 Cleveland Blvd,provided the staff report and outlined the information as written. He presented a map of the subject parcel and the surrounding properties within 300' feet of the site. The subject property is currently zoned agriculture within Canyon County and contains the Gem State Academy, several residences and one business. The Academy is need of connecting to City services including sewer due to malfunctions within their lagoon system. The subject property is contiguous to the City Limits. The Hearing Examiner recommended approval of the request on March 10,2015. Right-of- way dedication(from center line to abutting the site) is requested along Montana Avenue (30 ft). , 10th Avenue (50 ft.) and Karcher Road (70 ft.). No requirements for curb, gutter, or sidewalks would be mandated at this time;however,such improvements would be required at the time of future development. BOOK 56 PAGE 58 Mr.Wagoner reported that it was discovered today by the applicant's surveyor that the Karcher Road right- of-way would come into close proximity of an existing building. Staff is looking to amend the development agreement allowing for the 70 ft.right-of-way requirement to be met from property owned by Gem State Academy located across from the subject site fronting Karcher Road. In response to questions from Councilman Feucht, Mr. MacDonald reported that the Montana roadway fronting the Gem State Academy is currently maintained by Canyon County Highway District 94. Mr.Orton reported that the City could enter into an agreement with Canyon County Highway District 94 to continue the maintenance of that portion of the roadway fronting Gem State Academy on Montana Avenue. Matt Beeter,4419 West Holmes,Boise,spoke in favor of the proposal. He noted that the development agreement clarifies that the curb,gutter,and sidewalks will be deferred until construction takes place at the site. Today's survey revealed that the existing building would only be three-feet away from the requested right-of-way along Karcher Road. Since the Conference owns the property across Karcher Road as well, the required right-of-way could be met with future development of that parcel. Final approval is needed from the Conference leadership which meets on June 9,2015. Discussion followed concerning the land uses associated with the proposed zoning. MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Feucht to continue the public hearing pending additional adjustments to the development agreement(as specified within public testimony)to the next City Council Meeting to be held on June 1,2015 at 7:00 p.m.with the public testimony portion of the hearing to remain open. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER BILL NO. 16 [ORDINANCE NO. 3001] FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 08-03-23 PROHIBITING AN OWNER OF AN ANIMAL FROM DISTURBING THE PEACE OF HIS NEIGHBORS WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES, PASS ON THE FIRST READING,AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION) Aaron Seable, 1303 12th Avenue Road, Nampa, provided the staff report noting that the request was brought forward by the Caldwell Police Department. He outlined the purpose of the amendment explaining that the Animal Control Division had legitimate cases being dismissed by the county judicial system due to the current wording located within City Code. Discussion followed concerning reasonable causes to issue a citation in conjunction with the change of verbiage. The Mayor read the ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 08-03-23, BY PROHIBITING AN OWNER OF AN ANIMAL FROM DISTURBING THE PEACE OF HIS NEIGHBORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND PARTS THEREOF,IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Ozuna let this stand as the first reading by title only of Bill No. 16 (Ordinance 3001) with the second reading to take place at the next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting to be held on June 1,2015 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED (FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS) Councilman Feucht reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of$1,056,003.96 for the period ending May 13,2015 and net payroll in the amount of$641,628.70 for the pay period ended April 18,2015,longevity dated April 17,2015 and pay period ending May 2,2015. MOVED by Feucht,SECONDED by Biggers that accounts payable in the amount of$1,056,003.96 represented by check numbers 108979 through 109225 and payroll for the total amount of$641,928.70, represented by check numbers 28292 through 28424 and payroll direct deposits,be accepted,payment approved,and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Councilman Pollard reported that applications for engraved bricks are now available for the Veteran's Memorial Therapeutic Garden. Councilwoman Ozuna reported that she attended the farewell open house for President Marvin Henberg at The College of Idaho. BOOK 56 PAGE 59 Councilman Feucht recommended the rental space at the Caldwell Train Depot Event Center noting that he and his wife recently held a private event at the facility. He also noted that he recently viewed the wonderful renovations taking place at the Veteran's Memorial Hall being done by volunteers. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor provided an update on the Community Service Scholarships awarded to graduates at Caldwell and Vallivue High Schools.He spoke at the Caldwell High School graduation ceremony today. The Community Service Scholarship Golf Scramble will be held at Purple Sage Golf Course on Friday,June 5, 2015. Registration forms are available at City Hall. Proceeds will go to the Community Service Scholarships for Caldwell and Vallivue High Schools as well as the Caldwell Saves 1st program. The Mayor participated in The College of Idaho commencement on May 161H Upcoming events: • May 20 at 6:00 p.m.-Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Meeting • May 25: City Hall will be closed for Memorial Day • June 1: City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. • June 4: Elks Lodge Statewide Convention • June 5: Community Service Scholarship Golf Scramble • June 1 I- Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Veteran Gardens (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 OF INDIVIDUAL AGENT AND SUBSECTION(B)FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE EVALUATION, DISMISSAL OR DISCIPLINING OF, OR TO HEAR COMPLAINTS OR CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST, A PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, STAFF MEMBER OR INDIVIDUAL AGENT) MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Biggers to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, Subsection (a) for the purpose of discussing the hiring of a public officer,employee,staff member of individual agent and Subsection(b)for the purpose of discussing the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against,a public officer,employee,staff member or individual agent at 8:04 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes:Hopper,Callsen,Pollard,Biggers,Feucht,and Ozuna. Those voting no:none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Feucht to reconvene into Regular Session. MOTION CARRIED (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Hopper,SECONDED by Feucht to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED AS written THIS 1 st DAY OF June 2-2015. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk