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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-16 Beautication CALDWELL BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting February 16, 1976 - 11 :50 A.M. Present: members - Matheson, Rankin, Brooks, Wallace, Ogstad, Roberts, Conger ex officio - Williams, Bauman The meeting was called to order in the Council chambers by Chairman Matheson. Minutes of the meeting of January 12, 1976 were read and approved as written. New Commission member Jerry Ogstad was welcomed. Resignation from Commission - A letter of resignation from Mel Wilhelmsen was read with the reason for his resignation stated to be his recent move outside the planning area of Caldwell. Dixie Drain project - Chr. Matheson reported the following: A meeting held for landowners south of Linden was attended by Chr. Matheson, Mel Lewis, Jackie Brooks, Mel Wilhelmsen, Councilman Bauman, and owners Bud Jones, Bates Gibson, Pete Hokum, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Strange. Owners' grievances were aired. Owners generally seemed agreeable to signing easements but wanted to wait until the School District Board meeting on February 16 to see what would be done about the Spruce Street problem. The request for an easement presented to the School Board in January was tabled until the February 16 meeting due to questions on ownership and liability. A letter drafted by Matheson, Brooks, Wallace and Conger giving background on the project was sent to all Board members on January 30, 1976. Copies were distributed for other members to read. (copy is attached) Shirley Conger reported she had met with School Board members Dillon, Jones, and Waterman, Superintendent Diede, and Mel Lewis on February 10, 1976 to answer questions and for inspection of the areas involved. Board members expressed the indication that any action they would take would involve a total proposal with conditions. Easements not yet obtained between Ash and Linden are Hull and Christensen. No definite information was presented concerning the possibility of obtaining these easements. Chr. Matheson reported that Mel Wilhelmsen had gone to the Bureau of Reclamation in Boise concerning an easement from Logan to Ash and had obtained the name of the Bureau official to contact. Mel Lewis then wrote requesting the easement. A letter dated January 30, 1976 from the Bureau of Reclamation to the City of Caldwell was read. It stated that the Bureau would cooperate in every way but was requesting a three-way agreement between Pioneer Irrigation District, the City of Caldwell, and the L.S. Governmnet concerning maintenence, liability, environ- mental impact, etc. for the full length of the project be signed prior to the exercise of the easement. A topography survey from Logan to Linden has been completed by the City. This will be used to develop a design for the path. It was noted that homeowners on Robert Street may be planning to fight the project. H. S. tennis courts - Shirley Conger reported that the Student Council had dis- cussed the problem but felt it was the responsibility of the janitors. Council members were to check on the situation and the possibility of providing trash cans if necessary but have not reported any action taken as yet. Shirley will follow- . up with the Student Council and high school principal. ' CALDWELL BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting - February 16, 1976 Page 2 rils) Spring Cleanup - Jackie Brooks asked for sugEe.;t -ons of youth groups to contact with the hope of involving a large number of your; people in the cleanup project. Dates have not been set but will probably be later than usual because City pickup is scheduled later this year. Jackie will coordinate with the Mayor and begin contacting such groups as Key Club, Boy and Girl Scouts, and 4-H groups. Tree replacement - Bobbie Rankin reported she had contacted Merle Samson, County Agent, about information available on possible replacement trees for those lost to Dutch Elm disease. He has a wealth of such material which could he used in a series starting with the Dutch Elm problem, listing suitable replacements for this area, and following up with individual articles on each tree. Ken Roberts moved we authorize Bobbie to work on the preparation of a series of articles and effect their publication in the local paper. Seconded by Val Wallace. Passed. tunelnanBauman stated the City is planning the purchase of a Tree Spade which will be available for rental. The City also has land available at Purple Sage for starting trees. These areas of possible Commission involvement will be discussed at a later date. 7 Newspaper coverage - Discussion was held concerning the article appearing in the Poor Rick's Almanac column of February 14. Relations in general with the local media were also discussed. Individuals will contact media personnel in an attempt to improve coverage of Commission projects. Jefferson Junior High Complex study - Ken Roberts reported the task force called nto study potentials of the complex has held three meetings. A three man delegation has studied and reported on the size and physical condition of the various sections t. as follows: the gym is in the best shape but does need some work; the auditorium could be made usable with not too much work; the center or oldest section of the main building needs to be torn down but the two outside sections of the main building are structurally sound and could be made usable with more extensive work. The possibility of converting the ground levels of the two outside buildings to be used as the main floor and connecting them with a new one story building in the center was presented to the task force. Jerry Ogstad, also a member of the task force, stated the possibility of moving City Hall to the complex would be discussed at the next Retail Merchants meeting. Bike standards - It was reported that the secretary had not completed the telephone vote as instructed at the last regular meeting because critiques from Mel Lewis and Chief of Police Astleford have not yet been received. Chro Matheson will meet with Lewis, Astleford, and Mel Wilhelmsen to go over the standards for practicality. Vacancy on Commission - Names were discussed as possible replacements for Mel Wilhelmsen. Members were instructed to be prepared at the regular March meeting to present nominations and to vote. Bike path design consultant - A letter from Nature West, Inc. was read which detailed what services would be offered for a price not to exceed $3000. Problems of legalities of the Commission authorizing hiring a consultant with some — Whittenberger Foundation funds were discussed„ No definite information had been obtained on whether bids would be necessary. Ken Roberts moved that Chr. Matheson be authorized to proceed with obtaining bids for design if necessary. Seconded by Jerry Ogstad. Passed. Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 P.M. Shirley Conger Secretary