City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingStar, ID · December 17, 1997
Minutes
City of Star
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P.O BOX 130 Star, Idaho 83669
RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS
Special Meeting Decemher 19, 1997 Prepared By: Mike Winkle
Meeting called to order by Mayor Watson at 18:00hrs.
Rollcall: Joe Watson, Marq Ross Jr., Mike Winkle, Gussie O'Connor, Myron Amsden,
John Eml;,uty. Jack Kirtley absent. •
Minutes were read by Pam Leverett.
The following amendments were made to the minutes:
Councilman Winkle made a motion to amend minutes to read "decision to enter
into contract with Moore-McFadden was done in open session, not executive
) session:" Councilman Embury second and passed unanimously.
Mr. Moore suggested change to minutes in regards to Ordinance 97-3. The
council passed change in wording dealing with the dispensing of the reading of
the ordinance three times by a roll call vote unanimously. Ordinance 97-3 was as
well passed unanimously.
• Minutes of prior meeting to be updated by Pam Leverett.
. Councilman Winkle made motion to accept minutes as amended. Councilman Ross 2nd,
minutes accepted unanimously.
Old Business:
Jeff Patlovich presented the contract with Ada County Developmental Services
and Ada County P&Z. Mr. Patlovich stated his department would provide regular
updates on all P&Z issues concerning the City of Star.
Councilman Embury made motion to adopt Resolution 97-1, 2nd by
Counci)member O'Connor. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Patlovich requested a training session for the council and mayor prior to the
February 3, 1997 meeting dealing with P& Z issues. Meeting to be set at a later
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Mr. Moore presented his contract for acceptance by the council for his legal
services. Councilmember O'Connor made motion to accept Resolution 97-2, 2nd
by Councilman Winkle. Councilman Embury, made amendment to resolution 97-
2, requirincf 30 days prior notice before either party can terminate contract.
Motion 2" by councilman Ross. Resolution 97-2, passed unanimously by roll
call vote.
Doug Coldwell, with Harris-Dean Insurance, (ICRMP) presented a liability policy
• to the council for their review. Mayor Watson was authorized by the council to
,sign application with ICRMP to asses policy amount.
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Councilmember O'Connor nominated Mr. Embury for council president.
Nomination was passed unanimously by council. Councilman Winkle nominated
Miss O'Connor for council pro-tern. Nomination passed unanimously.
,Discussion dealing with obtaining a post office box and city letterhead. The issue
of the City of Star not having any funds at this time was brought up. The people
attending the meeting gave a donation for the rental of PO Box. Councilman
Ross was authorized to open a PO Box by the council.
Mayor Watson stated Jerry Conger, from Caldwell donated a copier to the city
and suggested a letter of thanks be sent to him.
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Councilman Winkle stated that the Star Fire Chief had offered the use of the
,reception area of the fire station for the city office. Discussion was made to his
ability to make such an offer. Council agreed to table offer until the fire
commissioners presented a letter to the council. Mr. Moore stated there would be
n� conflict of interest in having the city office at the fire station.
,Co�nci)man Winkle advised that Gary Merkle, a Boise based CPA, had offered to
do the city's first audit for a fee of$100.00. Mr. Moore stated the city did not
need to advertise for this service. Mr. Merkle will provide a letter confirming the
service.
Agenda was amended to move discussion dealing with city clerk/treasurer to the
end of meeting, since discussion would involve an executive session.
Cquncilman Winkle presented a preliminary budget proposal. Mr. Mapp,
councilman Ross, and councilman Winkle had met prior in the week to identify
possible expenditures and revenue the city might incur. Councilman Winkle read
the proposal to those attending the meeting. Budget proposal was purely
informational, no action was taken.
Council members Winkle and O'Connor offered to pursue information with area
banks to establish a checking account for the city.
Councilman Winkle suggested that animal control and garbage contracts be added
to the next agenda. Mr. Mapp stated there should be a contract currently in place
for garbage services.
Councilman Winkle moved the council go into executive session to discuss
personnel maters persuant to Idaho Code 67-2345. Motion was 2nd by
councilman Embury. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Moore
and Mr. Mapp were asked to remain in the closed session. ,
Mayor Watson opened the meeting to the public. Councilman Amsden, moved
that councilman Winkle be the city clerk/treasure for a period of 30 days, 2nd by
councilman Ross. Councilman Winkle will not be paid for his services in this
capacity. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Winkle moved to adjourn, 2nd by councilman Emury. Motion passed
unanimously.
I (we) certify these minutes to be an accurate reflection of the events that occurred
during the December 19, 1997 Star City Council meeting.
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Joe Watson, Mayor
Mike Winkle, Interim City Clerk
Agenda
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:\NOTICE OF SPEC_IAL MEETING and AGENDA
' Meeting: December 17th, 1997 at 6:00 p.m.
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