City Council

CITY OF POCATELLO, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2019 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL AND by Mayor Brian Blad. Councilmembers present were Heidi PLEDGE OF Adamson, Roger Bray, Rick Cheatum, Jim Johnston and Linda ALLEGIANCE Leeuwrik. Councilmember Beena Mannan was excused. Mayor Blad led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: The invocation was offered by Tamilyn Carson, Buddhist INVOCATION representative. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Council was asked to consider the following business items: CONSENT AGENDA -TREASURER’S (a) Consider the Treasurer’s Report for September showing cash and REPORT investments as of September 30, 2019 in the amount of $60,234,910.87. -GOLF ADVISORY (b) Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Ginger Smith to continue COMMITTEE her service as member of the Golf Advisory Committee, REAPPOINTMENT representing the High River Women’s Golf Association. Ms. Smith’s term will begin November 4, 2019 and will expire November 4, 2022. -HUMAN RELATIONS (c) Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Malliga Och to serve as a ADVISORY member of the Human Relations Advisory Committee, replacing COMMITTEE Jamar Brown whose term expired. Ms. Och’s term will begin APPOINTMENT October 22, 2019 and will expire October 22, 2023. -RESOLUTION (d) Adopt a resolution (2019-10) revising the Drug/Alcohol Testing -REVISED PUBLIC Policy for Transit Department “safety-sensitive” employees, which TRANSIT replaces the policy previously adopted in December 2017. The DEPARTMENT revisions are based on recommendations from the Federal DRUG/ALCOHOL Transportation Administration’s triennial review of the City’s TESTING POLICY policies and procedures. -COUNCIL DECISION (e) Adopt the Council’s decision amending the amended final plat for -THE CROSSINGS The Crossings Division 1, subdividing approximately 37.31 acres of DIVISION 1 FINAL PLAT land into seventy-one (71) lots, subject to conditions. (SECOND AMENDMENT) A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded Mr. Cheatum, to approve the items on the consent agenda. Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Johnston, Cheatum, Adamson, Bray and Leeuwrik. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Mayor Blad announced there were no proclamations. COMMUNICATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 OCTOBER 17, 2019 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Mayor Blad reminded the Council of the following meetings: CALENDAR REVIEW Joint Cities/County/School District/ISU meeting October 24th at 9:00 a.m.; November 7th Clarification meeting at 5:30 p.m.; November 7 Regular Council meeting at 6:00 p.m; and Work Session November 14th at 9:00 a.m. th Mayor Blad announced Zoo Boo at Zoo Idaho would take place October 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Jack O’Lantern Jubilee”; General City election for Council seats 1, 2 and 3. Early in person voting is now open at the Bannock County Elections Office at 141 North 6th Avenue. The last day to vote early is November 1st; Election day is November 5th; and the annual leaf collection is scheduled for November 4th through November 30th. Leaves must be placed in compostable bags NOT boxes or plastic bags. Leaves will be picked up according to the regular collection day schedule and will be taken to the Bannock County Landfill compost site. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Council was asked to consider an Idaho Community Foundation RATIFICATION OF (ICF) grant application for the following requests: IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION -POCATELLO MUNICIPAL BAND RATIFY GRANT a) Ratify an ICF grant that Parks and Recreation Department staff -POCATELLO submitted jointly with the Pocatello Municipal Band in the amount MUNICIPAL BAND of $4,725.00 and if awarded; -AUTHORIZE b) Authorize acceptance of the grant and the Mayor’s signature on GRANT ACCEPTANCE documents related to the grant, subject to Legal Department review. The Grant will be used to purchase the following: a bass clarinet instrument; replacement sound system; needed music stand and chairs; and musical scores for use by the Band during yearly Summer Concerts. There is no City match requirement for the grant. A motion was made by Mr. Bray, seconded by Mr. Cheatum, to approve an Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) grant application, as outlined in Agenda Item No. 6(a) and 6(b). Upon roll call, those voting in favor were Bray, Cheatum, Adamson, Johnston and Leeuwrik. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Bart Phillips, Pocatello resident, shared his concerns regarding a DISCUSSION ITEMS sewer line which has possibly been crushed on Poleline Road. He stated his business is located across the street from the area in question and problems have arisen due to the damage. Nikki Taysom, Pocatello resident, shared her opposition to taxes, fees and grants. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: There being no further business, Mayor Blad adjourned the meeting ADJOURN at 6:16 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 OCTOBER 17, 2019 APPROVED BY: BRIAN C. BLAD, MAYOR ATTEST: RUTH NEWSOM, C.C., CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: KONNI R. KENDELL, DEPUTY CITY CLERK