City Council
Regular MeetingPocatello, ID · January 2, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CLARIFICATION MEETING AND
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2014
CLARIFICATION The City Council Agenda Clarification
MEETING Meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by
Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present
were Roger Bray, Craig Cooper, Jim Johnston and Gary Moore.
Council members Steve Brown and Eva Johnson Nye were excused. No
motions, resolutions, orders, or ordinances were proposed. No vote
was taken.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Regular City Council meeting was called
ROLL CALL AND to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Brian Blad.
PLEDGE OF Council members present were Roger Bray,
ALLEGIANCE Craig Cooper, Jim Johnston and Gary Moore.
Council members Steve Brown and Eva Johnson
Nye were excused.
Mayor Blad led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The invocation was given by Gina Liftawi,
INVOCATION Pocatello resident.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Council was asked to consider the following
CONSENT AGENDA business items:
-MINUTES (a) Waive the oral reading of the minutes and
approve the minutes from the Clarification
meetings and Regular Council meetings of December 5 and 19, 2013
and the Study Session of December 12, 2013.
-PAYROLL AND (b) Payroll and materials claims for December
MATERIAL CLAIMS 2013 in the amount of $5,922,894.52.
-SISTER CITIES (c) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Debra
COMMITTEE Maneno to serve as a member of the Japanese
APPOINTMENT Sister Cities Subcommittee, filling a long-
term vacancy. Ms. Maneno’s term will begin
January 3, 2014 and will expire January 3, 2018.
A motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to
approve the items on the consent agenda. Upon roll call, those
voting in favor were Moore, Johnston, Bray and Cooper.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Ruth Whitworth, City Clerk, administered the
INSTALLATION OF oath of office to the newly-elected Mayor
NEWLY-ELECTED MAYOR and City Council members. Mayor Brian Blad
AND COUNCIL MEMBERS was sworn in, followed by Council members
Craig Cooper, Michael L. Orr and Gary Moore.
Each person assumed the dais as they completed their oath.
Mayor Blad presented a plaque to Mr. Bray recognizing his years of
service to the City of Pocatello. Mr. Bray left the dais at this
time.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Council took this opportunity to elect a
ELECTION OF President of the Council in conformance with
PRESIDENT OF THE Idaho Code Section 50-702.
COUNCIL
A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Orr, to elect
Council member Craig Cooper as Council President. Upon roll call,
those voting in favor were Johnston, Orr, Cooper and Moore.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Mayor Blad announced that there were no
COMMUNICATIONS AND communications or proclamations.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Blad recognized Boy Scouts from Troop 323 in the audience.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Mayor Blad reminded the Council of the
CALENDAR REVIEW January 9th Study Session at 9:00 a.m. and
the January 16th Regular City Council meeting
at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Blad announced that Marshall Public Library will host
“Evening at Downton” on January 6th; East Mink Creek Nordic Center
is open extended hours during holiday break through January 5th,
contact Parks and Recreation for more information; Christmas tree
drop-off sites will be available through January 7th at City Hall
parking lot, Rainey Park on South Arthur and Sister City Park
entrance on Pocatello Creek Road; and winter programs have begun at
the Zoo, contact the Zoo office for more information.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Idaho Lorax, Pocatello resident, shared
DISCUSSION ITEMS his feelings regarding various art projects
FROM THE AUDIENCE and volunteer committees in the community.
Kelly Benningfield, 624 West Cedar Street, shared his concerns
regarding property taxes and Federal stimulus funding.
Michelle Guzman, 416 South 5th Avenue, stated she is the owner of a
business that has been smoke free since January 2013. She feels
that smoke filled environments are unhealthy for employees and
patrons and she is in support of a smoke free ordinance, such as
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the one passed in Boise.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Council was asked to consider a request from
“COUNCIL SELECT” The Saving Lives Brigade (mailing address:
FUNDING REQUEST General Delivery, Pocatello, ID 83201)
-SAVING LIVES BRIGADE represented by Idaho Lorax, to use “Council
Select” funds in the amount of $249.00 to
$400.00 to be used to pay for Geiger counter equipment for use by
individual Neighborhood Associations. (As of January 1, 2014 there
was $5,000.00 in the “Council Select” line item.”
A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Cooper, to deny
the request from The Saving Lives Brigade for the use of “Council
Select” funds. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were
Johnston, Cooper, Moore and Orr.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Council was asked to approve submission of
GRANT APPLICATIONS the following grant applications and, if
–PARKS AND awarded, authorize acceptance of the grants
RECRATION and authorize the Mayor to sign, subject to
Legal Department review, documents related
to the grants:
CITY CREEK a) An application for an Idaho Department of
MANAGEMENT TRAIL Parks and Recreation grant in the amount of
$14,135.00 for trail work in the City Creek
Management area in 2014/2015 including completing an overhaul of
Serengeti for ATV traffic and erosion control measures. It also
repairs sections of trails identified in user surveys as
problematic; builds a website; and allows for map improvement. The
required match of $5,865.00 will be provided through in-kind
volunteer labor.
EAST MINK CREEK b) An application for an Idaho Department of
NORDIC CENTER Parks and Recreation grant in the amount of
TRAILS $18,700.00 to grade the remaining
recreational trails at the East Mink Creek
Nordic Center. Grading began in 2012 and phase one was a huge
success. The required match of $10,130.00 will be met by: a)
$7,230.00 from use of City equipment and staff labor; natural
materials such as wood chips and fill dirt; and b) $2,900.00 in-
kind volunteer labor.
A motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to
approve submission of the grant applications as listed in agenda
item 10(a) and 10(b) and, if awarded, authorize acceptance of the
grants and authorize the Mayor to sign, subject to Legal Department
review, documents related to the grants.
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In response to a question from Council, Dave Swindell, Chief
Financial Officer, stated East Mink Creek is leased to the City of
Pocatello by the US Forest Service. He added that user fees cover
the cost of maintenance to the area, but not improvements.
Mr. Moore’s motion was voted upon at this time. Upon roll call,
those voting in favor were Moore, Johnston, Cooper and Orr.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: This time was set aside for the annual State
STATE OF THE CITY of the City Report. A taped report from
REPORT Mayor Blad highlighting special projects of
the City over the past year was viewed.
Mayor Blad added that 2013 was a great year and City departments
have accomplished many worthwhile projects. He stated that he is
looking forward to the developments and improvements which will
take place in 2014.
There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the meeting
at 6:55 p.m.
APPROVED BY:
BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RUTH E. WHITWORTH, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
KONNI R. KENDELL, DEPUTY CLERK
Agenda
A G E N D A
CITY OF POCATELLO
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2014 - 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
911 NORTH 7TH AVENUE
Any citizen who wishes to address the Council shall first be
recognized by the Mayor, and shall then give his/her name and
address for the record. If a citizen wishes to read documentation
of any sort to the Council, he/she shall first seek permission from
the Mayor. A three (3) minute time limitation is requested for
Council presentations.
City Hall and the City Council Chambers are accessible to persons
with disabilities. Interpreters for persons with hearing
impairments and/or taped information for persons with visual
impairments can be provided upon three days’ notice. For
accessibility arrangements, please contact Dave Hunt, ADA
Coordinator, at Voice Phone: 208-234-6248; TTY: 208-232-5071; Fax:
208-233-5149; E-mail: dhunt@pocatello.us; Mailing Address: P.O. Box
4169, Pocatello, Idaho 83205-4169; Physical Address: 215 West
Bonneville, Pocatello, Idaho.
The purpose of the agenda is to assist the Council and interested
citizens in the conduct of this public meeting. Citizens should
examine the agenda for the item of their interest. However,
citizens are advised that while some agenda items allow for public
comment during discussion/consideration not every item does. If
the matter the citizen wishes to discuss is not listed on the
formal agenda, an opportunity to be heard by the Council is the
agenda item described as "DISCUSSION ITEMS." Total time allotted
for this item is fifteen (15) minutes, with a maximum of three (3)
minutes per speaker. You must sign in at the start of the meeting.
AGENDA CLARIFICATION MEETING: A meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m.
in the Paradice Conference Room at City Hall, prior to the regular
meeting for clarification of the agenda.
RECESS: In the event the meeting is still in progress at
7:30 p.m., the Mayor may call a ten-minute recess to allow Council
members and participants a brief rest period.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: INVOCATION: The invocation will be
offered by Gina Liftawi a City of
Pocatello resident.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: CONSENT AGENDA: The following business
items may be approved by one motion and a
vote. If any one member of the Council so desires, any matter
listed can be moved to a separate agenda item.
(a) MINUTES: Council may wish to waive the oral reading of
the minutes and approve the minutes from the
Clarification meetings and Regular Council meetings of
December 5 and 19, 2013 and the Study Session of December
12, 2013.
(b) PAYROLL AND MATERIAL CLAIMS: Council may wish to consider
payroll and material claims for the month of December
2013.
(c) SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Council may wish to
confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Debra Maneno to serve
as a member of the Japanese Sister Cities Subcommittee,
filling a long-term vacancy. Ms. Maneno’s term will
begin January 3, 2014 and will expire January 3, 2018.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: INSTALLATION OF NEWLY-ELECTED MAYOR AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ruth Whitworth, City
Clerk, will administer the oath of office
to the newly-elected Mayor and City
Council members.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL:
This time has been set aside for Council
to elect a President of the Council in
conformance with Idaho Code Section
50-702.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: COMMUNICATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: CALENDAR REVIEW: Council may wish to take
this opportunity to inform other Council
members of upcoming meetings and events
that should be called to their attention.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: DISCUSSION ITEMS: This time has been set
aside to hear discussion items not listed
on the agenda. Items which appear
somewhere else on the agenda will not be
discussed at this time. The Council is
not allowed to take any official action
at this meeting on matters brought
forward under this agenda item. Items
will either be referred to the
appropriate staff or scheduled on a
subsequent agenda. You must sign in at
the start of the meeting in order to be
recognized. (Note: Total time allotted
for this item is fifteen (15) minutes,
with a maximum of three (3) minutes per
speaker.)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: “COUNCIL SELECT” FUNDING REQUEST-SAVING
LIVES BRIGADE: The Saving Lives Brigade
(mailing address: General Delivery,
Pocatello ID 83201) represented by Idaho
Lorax is requesting that “Council Select”
funds in the amount of $249.00 to $400.00
be used to pay for Geiger counter
equipment for use by individual
Neighborhood Associations. (As of
January 1, 2014 there is $5,000.00 in the
“Council Select” line item.)
(Pertinent information attached.)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: GRANT APPLICATIONS-PARKS AND RECREATION:
Council may wish to approve submission of
the following grant applications and, if
awarded, authorize acceptance of the
grants and authorize the Mayor to sign,
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subject to Legal Department review,
documents related to the grants:
(a) CITY CREEK MANAGEMENT TRAIL AREA: An
application for an Idaho Department
of Parks and Recreation grant in the
amount of $14,135.00 for trail work
in the City Creek Management Area in
2014/2015 including completing an
overhaul of Serengeti for ATV
traffic and erosion control
measures. It also repairs sections
of trails identified in user surveys
as problematic; builds a website;
and allows for map improvements.
The required match of $5,865.00 will
be provided through in-kind
volunteer labor.
(b) EAST MINK CREEK NORDIC CENTER
TRAILS: An application for an Idaho
Department of Parks and Recreation
grant in the amount of $18,700.00 to
grade the remaining recreational
trails at the East Mink Creek Nordic
Center. Grading began in 2012 and
phase one was a huge success. The
required match of $10,130.00 will be
met by: a) $7,230.00 from use of
City equipment and staff labor;
natural materials such as wood chips
and fill dirt; and b) $2,900.00
in-kind volunteer labor.
(Pertinent information attached.)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: STATE OF THE CITY REPORT: The State of
the City Report will be presented at this
time.
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