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Home My WebLink About2016-01-04 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting BOOK 57 PAGE 1 REGULAR MEETING January 4,2016 7:00 P.M. Mayor Nancolas opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. Pastor Jim Porter from the Caldwell Free Methodist Church provided the invocation. The Mayor 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 Employees of the Month: The Mayor acknowledged Jacob Ives, Shane Arak, and Michael Papp as employees of the month. The Mayor read a letter from Charles Bratton describing their assistance with his need during a recent incident at WalMart. Plaques and gift cards were presented to Jacob Ives and Shane Arak. (Michael Papp was not able to attend.) ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to amend the Consent Calendar Item#12 to read: "Approve the re-appointment of Phil Fouts and the appointment of Allen Rice to the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission with terms to expire December 31,2019." MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on December 21, 2015; 2. Approve Resolution No. 01-16 authorizing the execution of a Farm Lease with Todd Molko (TCM Farms)effective January 20,2016 for a period of one year; 3. Approve request to appoint Chris Allgood as an ex-officio member to the Employee Benefit Trust Plan Committee; 4. Approve request that the Finance Department advance $75,000 to the Golf Fund from the General Fund for the activity period of October 2015-February 2016; 5. Approve Resolution No. 02-16 authorizing the execution of a Master Services Agreement with Vision Internet Providers; 6. Approve Resolution No. 03-16 authorizing the approval of an Appraisal Services Agreement with Robinson Appraisal Services for the Lake/Ustick Roundabout Project; 7. Approve Resolution No. 04-16 authorizing the approval of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Lindhardt Properties, LLC for the 21 St Avenue Widening Project between Indian Creek and Cleveland Boulevard; 8. Approve Resolution No. 05-16 authorizing the approval of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Lovan, Roger& Rounds, PC for the 21 St Avenue Widening Project between Indian Creek and Cleveland Boulevard; 9. Approve re-appointment of Mary Twitchell and appointment of Russell Wiehe to the Senior Center Board with terms expiring December 31,2018; 10. Approve re-appointment of Donna Shines and Anita Wilson and the appointment of Kelly Emry to the Youth Master Plan Committee with terms expiring December 31,2018; 11. Approve re-appointment of Larry Blackburn to the Library Board of Directors with a term expiring December 31,2020; 12. Approve the re-appointment of Phil Fouts and the appointment of Allen Rice to the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission with terms expiring December 31,2019; [CORRECTED] 13. Approve the re-appointment of Gay Doanato to the Audit Committee with a term expiring December 31,2019; 14. Approve the re-appointment of Sid Freeman to the Caldwell Housing Authority Board with a term expiring December 31,2020; 15. Approve the re-appointment of Roger Page and the appointment of Jeremy Feucht to the Planning& Zoning Commission with terms expiring December 31,2018; 16. Approve the re-appointment of Bill Gigray, Paul Mann, Bill Buckendorf, Ann Manning, Nick Molenaar,Cindy Grover,Mark Pemble, Sharon Porter,and Ken Chapman to the Pathways and Bike Routes Committee with terms expiring December 31,2018; BOOK 57 PAGE 2 17. Approve the re-appointment of Megan Dixon and the appointments of Don Burwell and Nicole Bradshaw to the Historic Preservation Commission with terms expiring December 31,2018; 18. Approve the resignation of De Etta Ewing from the Historic Preservation Commission. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Biggers to 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 (PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): RECONSIDERATION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH IDAHO CODE 67-6535(2)(B) THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED THAT THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL RECONSIDER CASE NO. ZON-15-06,A REQUEST BY JOHN GIULIANI TO REZONE 6.34 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM C-4 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) TO C-3 (SERVICE COMMERCIAL) WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP CHANGE FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. THE APPLICANT DOES NOT WISH RECONSIDERATION IN REGARDS TO THE DENIAL OF THE PROPOSED R-3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE CHANGE. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FLORIDA AVENUE AND OWYHEE LANE IN CALDWELL,IDAHO. UPON RECONSIDERATION,THE CITY COUNCIL MAY AFFIRM, REVERSE OR MODIFY THE ORDER OF DECISION FOR CASE NO.ZON-15-06) The Mayor announced that this item had been withdrawn per the request of the applicant. NEW BUSINESS (OFFICIAL OATH OF ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHANNON OZUNA, CHRIS ALLGOOD,AND CHUCK STADICK) The Mayor expressed his appreciation to Jeremy Feucht and Terrence Biggers for their service to the City of Caldwell. Mr. Feucht and Mr. Biggers both provided comments concerning their time served on the Caldwell City Council. Mayor Nancolas officiated the oath of office for Shannon Ozuna (Seat 4), Chris Allgood (Seat 5), and Chuck Stadick(Seat 6)as the newly elected City Council Members. (MAYOR'S PRESENTATION OF THE APPOINTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2016) The Mayor thanked all of the individuals appointed to various boards and commissions who have volunteered to serve this past year as well as the newly appointed and/or re-appointed individuals approved tonight under action of the Consent Calendar. He also recognized each of the Appointed Officials for all of their outstanding work ethics and accomplishments throughout the past year. The Mayor presented the name of Mark Hilty and the firm of Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty, LLP for appointment as the City Attorney. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Mark Hilty and the firm of Hamilton,Michaelson&Hilty,LLP as the City Attorney. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen,Pollard, Stadick, Allgood, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the name of Debbie Geyer for appointment as the City Clerk. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the appointment of Debbie Geyer as the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick, Allgood, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the names of Monica Jones, Holly Cook and Mary Hawker for appointment as Deputies to the City Clerk. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Monica Jones, Holly Cook, and Mary Hawker as Deputies to the City Clerk. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen,Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED BOOK 57 PAGE 3 The Mayor presented the name of Robb MacDonald for appointment as the City Engineer. MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Robb MacDonald as the City Engineer. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Stadick and Allgood. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the name of ElJay Waite for appointment as the Finance Director/Treasurer. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the appointment of ElJay Waite as the Finance Director and Treasurer. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick, Allgood, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the name of Mark Wendelsdorf for appointment as the Fire Chief. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Mark Wendelsdorf as the City of Caldwell Fire Chief. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen,Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the name of Monica Jones for appointment as the Human Resource Director. MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Monica Jones as the Human Resource Director. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna,Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, Stadick and Allgood. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the name of Brian Billingsley for appointment as the Planning&Zoning Director. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the appointment of Brian Billingsley as the Planning&Zoning Director. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen.. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor presented the name of Brent Orton for appointment as the Public Works Director. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Ozuna to approve the appointment of Brent Orton as the Public Works Director. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen,Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED The Mayor noted that Steve Fultz was previously approved for the appointment as the Economic Development Director on May 2014 effective June 2, 2014 through December 31, 2017 and Frank Wyant was recently appointed on December 7,2015 as the Chief of Police. (APPOINTED OFFICIALS SUBSCRIBE TO THE OATH OF OFFICE) The Mayor officiated the oath of office for the Appointed Officials as approved by City Council: Maren Erickson of Hamilton, Michelson & Hilty, Debbie Geyer, Robb MacDonald, ElJay Waite, Mark Wendelsdorf,Monica Jones,Brian Billingsley, and Brent Orton. (ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT FOR THE YEAR 2016) MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Hopper for Dennis Callsen to serve as the Council President for 2016 and Shannon Ozuna to serve as the Council Vice-President for 2016. BOOK 57 PAGE 4 Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick, Allgood, Ozuna, Hopper, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED (CITY COUNCIL LIAISONASSIGNMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2016) ISM!, Council Member Pollard Caldwell Sensor Citizen Center Board Seat#1 • Friends of the Caldwell Train Depot • Dog Park Committee • Finance Committee Council Member Callsen • Audit Committee Seat#2 • COMPASS Board(Alternate) • Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Council Member Hopper • Caldwell Housing Authority Seat#3 • Historic Preservation Commission • Pathways&Bike Routes Committee • Valley Regional Transit Board of Directors Council Member Ozuna • Library Board Seat#4 Youth Master Plan Committee Council Member Allgood • Finance Committee Seat#5 • Airport Commission Council Member Stadick • Audit Committee Seat#6 • Caldwell Veterans Council Golf Board MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Ozuna to accept the assignments for City Council Members as presented by Mayor Nancolas. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Callsen,Pollard, Stadick,Allgood, 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 $1,175,324.35 for the period ending December 30, 2015 and net payroll in the amount of $329,396.88 for pay period ending on December 12,2015. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the amount of $1,175,324.35 represented by check numbers 113620 through 113859 and payroll for the total amount of$329,396.88 represented by check numbers 29112 through 29415 and payroll direct deposits, be accepted, payment approved,and vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION CARRIED (COUNCIL COMMENTS) Council Members Pollard, Hopper and Callsen expressed appreciation to Mr. Feucht and Mr. Biggers for serving on the City Council and welcomed the newly elected officials (Councilman Allgood and Councilman Stadick). Councilman Hopper noted that the Winter Wonderland display is still well attended in downtown Caldwell. Council Members Ozuna, Allgood, and Stadick expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve this community and looking forward to working with the other elected officials and appointed officials. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayor expressed appreciation to each of the elected and appointed officials. The Mayor invited those in attendance to stay for the reception in honor of the many elected, appointed, and volunteers who serve this great community. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Stadick to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. MOTION CARRIED BOOK 57 PAGE 5 APPROVED AS written THIS 19" DAY OF January ,2016. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk