City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR  COUNCIL MEETING July 6, 1999 The Star City Council met in regular session on July 6, 1999. Mayor Watson presiding. Roll call: Amsden, O’Connor, Kirtley, Winkle. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Kirtley to amend the agenda omitting Resolution 99-10 from discussion and placing Private Airstrip (Paul v Ada County) from the City Clerk’s report to item E. New Business. All aye: motion carried. Mayor Watson nominated John Dias for the position of Council Member on the Star City Council. Moved by Amsden and seconded by Winkle to accept the nomination as presented. All aye: motion carried. The City Attorney advised the Council that there is some ambiguity between two sections of the Idaho Code. There is no specific authority as to whether the two statutes are to be read together or not. There may not be a need for a super majority to vote for acceptance of a nomination to Council. Mayor Watson nominated Ralph Pearson for the position of Council Member on the Star City Council. Moved by Amsden and seconded by Winkle to accept the nomination as presented. Aye: Amsden, Kirtley, Winkle. Nay: O’Connor. Motion carried. The Oath of Office was given to John Dias and he took his place with Council. Mr. Pearson was not present. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Amsden to approve the Minutes of June 1 and June 21, 1999 as presented. All aye: motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Election officials: The City Clerk introduced the names Kathy Hutton, Kathy Ewert and Judy Shoplock as the proposed Election Clerks for the upcoming August 3rd special election. In the introduction approval was asked for one evening meal and a wage set at minimum wage of $5.15 per hour. The election process will be from 11:30 a.m. until the votes are counted after 8:00 p.m. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Kirtley to approve the three names submitted, one evening meal, and 9 hours at $5.15 per hour. All aye: motion carried. Page 1 of 4 Household Hazardous Material Collection event: BFI representatives Sharon Keene and Patrick Gavin presented the proposal to hold the event on Sept 11, 1999 (Saturday) and to coordinate with Ada County Hazardous Waste. The drop off point is yet to be determined. There will be no cost to the City of Star. The Council endorsed the proposal and asked to be informed of the drop site. Sanitary Service Co.: Steve Sedlecek, representative of the sanitation company introduced the proposal to Council. After discussion there was a motion made by Amsden and seconded by Dias to table both solid waste proposals, BFI and Sanitary Service Co., and have Winkle present Council with a comparison of the two proposals for Council review at the next regularly scheduled meeting. All aye: motion carried. Star Neighborhood Alliance for Growth (SNAG), speaker Jim Heneghan. Mr. Heneghan stated the mission statement improve livability and responsible growth. He wanted the Council to know the organization exists. Private Airstrip-Paul v Ada County, case CVOC99900982D: Mr. John Paul addressed the issue to the Council stating that this issue is a court issue and that a petition has been signed by 26 residents of the City. He asked the City to join the suit. Mr. Paul’s attorney, Joe Ubaraga stated the cost to the City would be $800 to $1,000. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Kirtley to proceed with the City Attorney to see if we can be an active member. All aye: motion carried. The City Clerk asked the Council to consider a special meeting for July 27th. This topic could be added that that agenda providing the Council chooses to establish a meeting on that date. The Attorney was asked to have a letter prepared for the proposed July 27th special meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Appointment to the Comprehensive Plan/Impact Area Negotiating Committee: After discussion a motion was made by Winkle and seconded by Amsden to appoint Kirtley and Dias as designated Council Members to the Negotiating Committee. All aye: motion carried. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Amsden to establish a workshop on July 27th to review the proposed comprehensive plan. All aye: motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Comp Plan/Area of Impact: Adell Heneghen gave the report for the Committee. An informal meeting is scheduled with the Ada County Commissioners on August 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Comprehensive Plan/Impact Area. A letter has been submitted asking for formal negotiations to begin. Also the City has received a letter from the Water and Sewer District regarding service on the south side of the river. Gem Community Committee: Amsden presented the Council the Gem Community Long Term Development Plan. This includes a vision, mission, charter, the infrastructure and future park. Amsden asked the Council for endorsement of the plan. The short term projects were broken Page 2 of 4 down by various projects, the Economic Diversification will be headed by Heidi Carlson, and the Business Retention by Connie Spence. The Committee will put together a service directory and are working toward establishing a “Mule Days” possibly over Labor Day. Moved by Winkle and seconded by O’Connor to approve the development plan. It was noted that Amsden deserves commendation for all the work put into the Committee. All aye: motion carried. Star Road Speed Limit: Joe Roselund, ACHD representative spoke to Council about changing the speed limit on Star Rd from Floating Feather south to 35 mph, south of the school to 25 mph and post the school area at 20 mph. Councilman O’Connor proposed a retention of 20 mph from State St. past the school, then resume to 35 mph to Floating Feather Rd. There was no motion. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Moved by Amsden and seconded by Winkle to dispense with the second and third reading rule and consider Ordinance 26 at this time. All aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 26: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19, Adopted on November 4, 1998, to Increase the Speed Limit Along Designated Portions of Idaho Highway 44 (State Street) Within the City of Star from twenty-five to thirty-five Miles Per Hour; Providing for Related Matters; and providing an Effective Date. Moved by Amsden and seconded by Dias to adopt the ordinance read by title only. Roll call on the motion: Aye: Amsden, Kirtley, O’Connor, Winkle, Dias. Motion carried. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Amsden to dispense three-day reading rule and consider Ordinance 27 at this time. All aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 27: An Ordinance proclaiming a general election with the City of Star for Tuesday, November 2, 1999; providing for the duties of the City Clerk; establishing an election precinct and polling place for the City; providing for the hours during which the polls shall be open for voting; providing for the appointment of election officials; providing for qualifications and registration for Mayor and City Council and providing a method for determining the length of the Council terms; providing for publication of notice of election, preparation of ballots, posting of same ballots and absentee ballots; providing for the counting of ballots and the canvassing of votes; providing for other matters related to the election; and providing an effective date. Roll call on the motion: Aye: Amsden, Kirtley, O’Connor, Winkle, Dias. Motion carried. Resolution 99-12: Star policy and Procedures Manual: Moved by Winkle and seconded by O’Connor to adopt the resolution as presented. All aye: motion carried. ATTORNEY’S REPORT: none given ENGINEER’S REPORT: Report was given on zoning violations presently under review. CITY CLERK’S REPORT: The Clerk asked the Council to meet in special session to review a Page 3 of 4 preliminary 1999-2000 budget, the proposed comprehensive plan and the Airstrip review by the attorney on July 27, 1999. Also to establish a regular meeting on August 5, 1999 as the special election will be held on the regular meeting date, August 3rd. Canvassing of the election must take place within 6 days that will be included on this agenda. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Kirtley to approve the special meeting and the change of date for the regular meeting. All aye: motion carried. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: A suggestion was made to change the format of the claims in order to advise the Council what the claim is for. Moved by Amsden and seconded by Kirtley to approve the claims as presented. All aye: motion carried. Executive Session-Personnel: Potential City Employee. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Kirtley to go into executive session. All aye: motion carried. Executive session adjourned and the regular session resumed. Moved by Amsden and seconded by Winkle to adjourn the meeting. The time was 9:45 p.m. All aye: motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _____________________ _______________________ Barbara Montgomery Mayor Joseph E. Watson City Clerk Page 4 of 4