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MINUTES
JULY 8, 1993
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Councilmen
VanKomen, Wallace, LeBrett and Larson answered the roll call.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES
The minutes of June 24 were considered. VanKomen moved to
approve the minutes as presented. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
The minutes of the special meeting of July 6 were considered.
VanKomen moved to approve the minutes of July 6, 1993. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Payroll Reports for June 25 and July 6 were presented.
Wallace moved to approve the payroll reports for both dates.
VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
A Voucher Report dated July 1, 1993 was presented. VanKomen
moved to approve the Voucher report and pay the bills. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
No items were listed and no action taken.
V. ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
Councilman Wallace introduced a letter from Scott Lemberes
asking for traffic control at the Park and 3rd Street
intersection. The Council asked that the staff respond and
forward a copy of the IDT letter indicating the status of the
traffic counts listed on the information items of this agenda.
It was so ordered.
VI. OLD BUSINESS;
A. ORDINANCE 632, SECOND READING, RELATED TO WATER AND SEWER
SERVICES;
The City Attorney read Ordinance 632 by title. He noted
that replacement pages had been drafted to reflect changes
request by the Council. The Ordinance was then ordered to the
next agenda for its third reading.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
A. NOTICE OF CLAIM, PIONEER AVIATION:
The Administrator noted that the claim had been referred to
the Attorney and Insurance carrier. Wallace moved to acknowledge
receipt of the claim and refer the matter to the city's insurance
carrier. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
B. AIRPORT ENGINEERING CONTRACT:
The professional services contract with Toothman-Orton
Engineering for the 1994 Airport Improvement Project was
presented. Staff reviewed the independent cost estimate with the
Council and recommended approval. The Airport Committee's
recommendation on the matter was also noted. Wallace then moved
to approve the contract for Engineering Services and authorize
the Mayor to sign. Larson seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
C. ROOF REPAIR, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CALL FOR BIDS;
The Treasurer reviewed the plans and specifications for
roof repair at the City Hall, the Library and Senior Citizens'
building. The priority was for replacement of the City Hall and
Library if insufficient funds were available to do all three
buildings. After discussion and a request by the Council to
receive copies of the Senior Citizens' agreement, Wallace moved
to approve the plans and specifications and call for bids on the
roof repair project. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
County Prosecutor Schoenhut arrived and the Mayor
requested that the Council conduct an Executive Session pursuant
to IC 67-2345, subsection (f). VanKomen moved to go to Executive
Session pursuant to the above reference. Larson seconded and on a
roll call vote, VanKomen and Larson voted Aye, Wallace and
LeBrett voted Nay. The motion failed. The Prosecutor then
discussed in general terms the issues to be discussed which
involved a felony charge in which the City may be the victim.
Attorney Killen asked whether the filing of such charges was
not the sole prerogative of the County Prosecutor and that was
answered affirmatively.
After further discussion, Wallace moved to reconsider the
prior action. Larson seconded and on a roll call vote, Wallace,
Larson, VanKomen and LeBrett voted Aye.
Larson then moved to go to Executive Session pursuant to IC
67-2345, subsections (d) and (f). On a roll call vote, Larson,
VanKomen, LeBrett and Wallace voted Aye and the motion carried.
Mr. Stewart of the Advocate protested the Council's conduct of
the Executive session noting that he believed that no basis
existed in law for the session. The Executive Session commenced
at 7:20 p.m. The Council returned to open session at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Smith announced that the Council had discussed a legal
matter with the County Prosecutor and had discussed records
exempt from public scrutiny and no action had been taken.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS;
A. AMENDMENT OF FY 1992-1993 BUDGET, ORDINANCE 639:
Ordinance 639 was considered which amends the annual
appropriations Ordinance for the current year. The staff
reviewed the mid year budget report, and the Ordinance. The
Mayor opened the hearing to public comment. No one appeared to be
heard. The golf course problems were discussed when the matter
was brought back to the Council table after the comment period
was closed. Wallace then moved to suspend the rule requiring
that an Ordinance be read on three separate occasions.
VanKomen seconded and on a roll call vote, Wallace, VanKomen,
LeBrett and Larson voted Aye. The motion carried and the rule
was suspended. The City Attorney read Ordinance 639 by title.
Larson then moved to adopt Ordinance 639 amending the current
year appropriation Ordinance. VanKomen seconded and on a roll
call vote, Larson, VanKomen, Wallace and LeBrett voted Aye. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and the Ordinance adopted.
B. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3, SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH,
HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL, ORDINANCE 636:
The staff reviewed the purpose for the hearing and the Bond
Counsel for LID No. 3, Mike Moore detailed the provisions of
Ordinance 636. The hearing was opened to the public. Bill
Killen appeared and supported the formation of the LID. Peter
O'Neil and Ed Miller, representing the owners of the project also
appeared and urged adoption of the ordinance. The hearing was
then closed. The Engineer's report was reviewed and Ordinance
636 considered further. Wallace then moved to suspend the rule
requiring that an ordinance be read on three separate occasions.
Larson seconded and on a roll call vote, Wallace, Larson,
VanKomen and LeBrett voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and the rule suspended. Wallace then moved to adopt
Ordinance 636, confirming the assessment roll for LID No. 3, as
amended (line 15 in section V was altered at the request of
Attorney Miller with the approval of Attorney Moore.) Larson
seconded the motion. The City Attorney read the Ordinance by
title. On a roll call vote, Wallace, Larson, LeBrett and
VanKomen voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
the Ordinance adopted.
Mr. Moore then detailed further steps to concluding the bond
sale, including publication of the Ordinance, mailing of the
assessment notice, recording the notice, and then approval by the
underwriter for the sale of the bonds. There was discussion
about the arbitrage provisions of the Federal Tax Code. The
owners requested that the entire issue be sold as a single
offering.
VI. OLD BUSINESS, CONTINUED
B. GOLF PRO CONTRACT:
The Mayor presented a contract document which anticipated
a $5 per person assessment for each tournament, payment of trail
fees for the rental cart fleet owned by the golf pro, and other
changes. Mr. Killen and Mr. Hoss discussed these provisions.
Councilman VanKomen expressed concern about the financial
condition of the Golf fund for the current year. After lengthy
discussion, Wallace moved to delete the trail fee for 1993. There
was no second and the motion died. VanKomen moved to add a $1
per trip trail fee to the rental fleet for 1993. There was no
second and the motion died. There was then a motion by Wallace
to leave the contract as is (with amendments made and agreed to
in the discussion) and that there would be no fee increases until
1994. LeBrett seconded and on a voice vote, there were two Ayes,
one Nay and one abstention. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Council recessed at 10:25 for 10 minutes.
On return from the recess, VanKomen moved that Lifetime
members be limited to one advance tee time for a foursome in
which they are playing. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
The Council asked that the policy regarding free golf play
be reviewed for employees and contractors employees.
After discussion, the Council determined to meet at 12 noon
on Monday July 19 to permit staff to deal with the current year
budget problems in the Golf fund. It was so ordered.
X. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, JULY 7, 1993:
1. 1994 AIP PROJECT PLAN: The Committee recommended
adoption of the 1994 amended project scope and instructed staff
to submit an amended pre -application. VanKomen moved to approve
the project and direct staff as recommended. LeBrett seconded
and the motion carried.
2. AMENDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: The Committee
recommended an amended and updated CIP. Wallace moved and
VanKomen seconded to approve the amended CIP. The motion carried.
3. FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY: The Committee recommended
that the city request through the Federal Surplus property
program a snowblower, AARF equipment, blast fencing, and a
temporary tower facility. VanKomen moved to approve the
recommendation. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
4. AIRCRAFT COUNTERS: Acoustical counters will be made
available from the Idaho Bureau of Aeronautics and the Committee
recommended their installation. Wallace moved to request the use
of the equipment. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
B. IMPACT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, JUNE 22, 1993:
While listed on the agenda, the minutes were not
distributed. Mr. Russell asked that the Council consider the
final plat of Ping Creek Subdivision. The Council took up the
matter and Wallace moved to approve the Ping Creek Subdivision
and authorize the Mayor to sign. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
XI. STAFF REPORTS:
A. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Due to Mr.
Henderson's illness, these reports will be rescheduled.
B. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A written report on the
status of various projects including the Comprehensive Plan, the
commencement of construction on Golf Cart storage facilities, and
other matters were noted. The Administrator asked that the
Council appoint an election board for the August 31 election and
the list of six persons that was submitted was approved as
follows: Julie Eddins, Judge; Faye Kerr, Emmie Whitman, Sharon
Wolf, Margaret Fogg, and Kathy Rife, Clerks. Larson moved to
approve the appointment of an election board. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's report included
approval of the 9 month year to date report and the monthly
report for the month ending June 30, 1993. Wallace moved to
approve the report for publication. VanKomen seconded and the
motion carried.
D. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The Attorney advised on the status
of various legal matters.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No one appeared to be heard.
XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Smith proposed that another engineering firm be engaged
to provide a second opinion on the water system design. After
discussion, noting that the range of expense would exceed the bid
law requirements, Larson moved to request proposals for
engineering services. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman LeBrett asked about sidewalk requirements for
projects along Highway 55 and suggested that major projects such
as the Best Western project be requested to install portable
toilet facilities.
XIV. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION: The following items were
listed: Action update as of June 29; a memo from Falcon Cable Co.
regarding the delay of new FCC regulations regarding Cable TV; a
letter from IDT regarding traffic counts on Highway 55;
a notice of proposed rule changes in the Payette National Forest;
and a letter from the Administrator regarding the Spring Mountain
Ranch LID project.
XV. ADJOURNMENT;
At 11:20 p.m., Wallace moved to adjourn. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried.
Clerk