City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR  COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 1998 The Star City Council met in regular session on July 7, 1998. Mayor Watson presiding. Roll call: Amsden, Ross, Winkle, O’Connor, Kirtley. Absent: Embury Moved by Winkle and seconded by Amsden to approve the minutes of June 2, 1998 as presented. Motion carried. PDR-98-02 Ray Robinett/Winslow Park #2-Final Development Plan Jeff Patlovich, Ada County Development Services Director, presented the application for final plat. The Plan calls for 5 additional lots to the park. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Winkle to approve the plat and authorize the City Clerk to sign the plat. All Ayes: Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 10- An Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, relating to the regulation of cable television within the corporate limits of Star; providing for related matters; and providing an effective date. The City Attorney asked for a first reading only. Mayor Watson instructed the attorney to read the ordinance in its entirety. RESOLUTION NO. 98-7: The City of Star Employee Policy and Procedures Manual. Mayor Watson asked for a motion to table this issue until the attorney finalizes the review of the document. Moved by Ross and seconded by Winked to table this issue at this time. All aye: motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 98-7: Agreement for Legal Services: This resolution and agreement passed Council on 6/2/98, but failed to include a roll call vote. Mayor Watson asked for a roll call vote at this time. Aye: Ross, O’Connor, Amsden, Kirtley, Winkle. Motion carried. COUNCIL REPORTS: Zoning: Councilman Winkle presented the Council with a zoning map for the City of Star. He advised the Council that the zoning ordinance and Zoning District Map is now scheduled for the August 4 meeting as a public hearing. The zoning ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney and accepted with minor changes, which are being made at this time. The ordinance will be available to the public by July 16. Police Powers: In Councilman Emburys absence the City Clerk spoke regarding the shooting of a dog inside the City Limits and the request for an ordinance prohibiting shooting of weapons within the City limits. There was concern expressed about the proposed ordinance being too broad. The ordinance may prohibit rifle ranges and those sorts of activities within the City. The Page 1 of 2 attorney agreed that might be the case. The City Clerk advised the Council that she spoke to the Sheriff’s office regarding enforcement of City ordinances. The Sheriff’s Office is not obligated to enforce city ordinance without an agreement made with the Sheriff’s Office. They agreed to enter into negotiations for an agreement without expectation of any financial gain. The City Clerk was instructed to invite a member of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office to the special Council meeting on July 15 to discuss curfew, weapons, etc. Area of Impact/Comp Plan: Councilman O’Connor outlined the time line for completion of the Comprehensive Plan indicating the Committee could complete the plan and have it ready for public hearing in November, 1998. The Committee is working on the Land Use Designations and will be meeting with Kris Korte, from the Land Dynamics Group to aid with the map. Gem Community Committee: Councilman Amsden said they had little response in soliciting members for the committee. They have 7 members now and hope to increase the number to 15. There will be an advertisement going out this month and hope to be able to include the resolution to the Council in August. ATTORNEY’S REPORT: The City Attorney advised the Council that the zoning ordinance would be an interim ordinance in place while the Comprehensive plan is in the works. The planing act contemplates that and is allowed in the code. This will allow the City to get zoning going. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: The census is now complete, the City will be eligible for revenue sharing and sales tax, etc. We received a letter back from ITD asking for additional information. There will be a response to the letter. O’Connor asked for an inquiry about no parking signs that do not have a vehicle height. This was mentioned in the letter. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Moved by Winkle and seconded by Ross to approve the claims as presented. All aye: motion carried. Jerome Mapp reminded Council of the Census in the year 2000. The City of Star needs to put a committee together regarding the upcoming census. Allen Porter is the contact person. Mr. Mapp outlined some of the activities of the AIC conference and urged the Council to attend in the future. He is working on the BFI franchise for the City. Decisions must be made by October 1998. Moved by Ross and seconded by Kirtley to adjourn. The time was 8:00 PM. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _______________ _________________ Barbara Montgomery, City Clerk Mayor Joseph Watson Page 2 of 2