City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING     The Star City Council met in Special session on January 26, 1998. Mayor Watson presiding. Roll call: Amsden, Kirtley, Ross, O'Connor, Winkle, Embury. ADA COUNTY STAFF REPORTS: Jeff Patlivoch, Ada County Development Services Director, addressed the Council. Mr. Patlivoch presented an overview of the approval/denial process for development applications received by the county. Sean Nickel reviewed the upcoming development issues scheduled for the February 3, 1998 hearing before the Star Council. Mr. Patlivoch suggested the Council adopt an ordinance on the Procedures for Hearings in accordance with section 67-6534, Idaho Code. He also addressed the negotiation procedures for impact areas. Mike Moore reviewed the quasi-judicial rules and cautioned the Council not to discuss upcoming public hearing issues. He also addressed conflict of interest issues. BUDGET WORKSHOP: A draft of the budget was presented to Council. After discussion Mayor Watson stated that he and the city clerk would review the suggested changes and bring the budget back to council for further review. The city clerk asked if it was possible to establish special council meetings in the late afternoon as it will be necessary to hold meetings in order to accomplish all that is needed in the beginning process of establishing city ordinances and the budget. The Council agreed that 4:00 p.m. would be best. Marq Ross will take the task of locating a place to meet. The Council members will give the city clerk their work schedules. Mike Moore presented an "Acknowledgment of Consultation and Consent to Representation" for the Council to review. He noted that since the law firm represents the Fire District and the City this document needs to be executed. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by O'Connor to execute this Acknowledgment as presented. Motion carried. Moved by Ross and seconded by Kirtley to adjourn the meeting. The time was 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted: ________________ Barbara Montgomery City Clerk/Treasurer Approved ________________ Mayor Joe Watson