City Council

CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 2018 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Special City Council meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by ROLL CALL Mayor Brian Blad. Council members present were Heidi Adamson, Roger Bray, Rick Cheatum, Jim Johnston, Linda Leeuwrik and Beena Mannan. Also in attendance were Ruth Whitworth, City Clerk; Jared Johnson, City Attorney; Ashley Linton-Welsh, Senior Accountant; Chris Sorenson, Chief Information Officer; Bert Hulse, Programmer/Analyst; Lynn Transtrum, Building Inspector; Melanie Gygli, Planning and Development Services Director; Jeff Mansfield, Public Works Director; Heather Buchanan, Human Resources Director; and Laura Jenkins, HR Benefits and Compliance Coordinator. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Information regarding a proposed Digital Building Plan as presented DIGITAL BUILDING at the June 14, 2018 Study Session was reviewed. PLAN UPDATE Mr. Hulse distributed information and a breakdown of costs to implement an electronic plan review solution. He noted the proposed solution will benefit Building, Planning, Engineering and Fire departments. Building plans may be processed more quickly since multiple departments will be able to review the documents simultaneously. General discussion regarding set up of the proposed program outlining hardware/software costs and implementation of the program was held. Mr. Hulse would like to submit the request as a Sole Source Purchase for Council’s review at a future meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Information regarding a proposal about Columbus Day was shared. COLUMBUS DAY INFORMATION Mayor Blad shared information regarding a proposal related to Columbus Day. The proposal would like the City to consider an Indigenous People’s Day in Pocatello. General discussion regarding federal and state holidays followed. It was mentioned the City does not create an official document to recognize a particular holiday. A proclamation by the Mayor is the standard practice for recognizing special groups, events and individuals. A majority of the Council felt the creation of a proclamation recognizing indigenous peoples will continue the City’s historical process used to promote local organizations and individuals living in our community. There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m. APPROVED BY: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR  2 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING- JUNE 28, 201 ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: RUTH E. WHITWORTH, CITY CLERK