City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR  COUNCIL MEETING October 5, 1999 The Star City Council met in regular session on October 5, 1999. Council President Amsden presiding in Mayor Watson’s absence. Roll call: Amsden, O’Connor, Winkle, Dias, Pearson, Kirtley. Moved by Dias and seconded by Winkle to approve the Minutes of September 1, and September 7, 1999 as presented. All aye: motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: City of Star Subdivision Code Adell Heneghan, City Engineer and Planner gave the staff report. Ms. Heneghan introduced the ordinance and the amendments as previously requested by Council. The issue of 15% open space was not resolved, she asked for clarification. Dedication and condominiums remain the same as introduced on September 1. Council President Amsden declared it was the time and place for a public hearing on the Subdivision Ordinance for the City of Star. The time was 7:35 p.m. Testimony: Dennis Stegenga-comments Shawn Nickel-comments Bob Unger-comments Concerns of the public: open space/roads: open space not necessarily public, and concerns about 15% required open space and drainage. Objections to the word “stipulation” throughout ordinance and particular typo’s. The City Clerk pointed out that the section on Floodplain, page 40, should read no buildings and structures shall be built in the floodplain, rather than as it reads now which is no subdivision shall be built in the floodplain. The public hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Dias to make the changes as proposed by the City Clerk regarding the building in the floodplain. All aye: motion carried. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Dias to correct typo’s pointed out tonight. All aye: motion carried. Page 1 of 4 Moved by Kirtley and seconded by O’Connor to reduce the 15 % requirement for open space to 10% required open space. All aye: motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: The City Clerk introduced the election officials. Those officials are Kathy Hutton, Kathy Ewert, Nancy Heath and Lura Knudsen. The November election will be held in conjunction with the Fire District Election. Each will pay a portion of the election clerk compensation; the City Clerk suggests $3.25 per hr. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Winkle to approve the election clerks and compensation as presented. All aye: motion carried. Accountant proposals: Two proposals were introduced. The first was Gibbons, Scot and Dean and the second Gary Merkle. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Winkle to accept the lower proposed by Gary Merkle, CPA. All aye: motion carried. Starlight #4 Subdivision Final Plat: Adell Heneghan gave the staff report and recommended approval with conditions. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Dias to approve the final plat as presented with the conditions of approval set forth in the staff report. All aye: motion carried. Middle Creek #4 Subdivision Final Plat: Adell Heneghan gave the staff report and recommended approval with conditions. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Pearson to approve the final plat as presented with the conditions of approval set forth in the staff report. Aye: Amsted, Winkle, Dias, O’Connor, Pearson. Abstain: Kirtley. Motion carried. Ada County Ordinance Prohibiting Air Compression Brake Usage: Discussion by Council concluded that the City of Star needs a noise ordinance rather than adopting an air compression ordinance. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Dias to authorize the attorney to prepare a draft noise ordinance for Council to review. All aye: motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Committee Reports: Comprehensive Plan/Impact Area: O’Connor presented the impact area map and minutes from meetings with the Ada County Commissioners. O’Connor suggested going to the committee of nine outlined in Idaho Code. There was considerable discussion from the Council and Comprehensive Plan Committee members regarding future negotiations. A recommendation was made for the Ada County Commissioners to make a formal offer to the Star City Council members within two weeks. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Dias to request Ada County Commissioners make a formal Area of Impact referral area to the City of Star. If they do not the City of Star will move forward with a negotiating committee of nine. A letter to this effect is to be forwarded to the county from the City Attorney. All aye: motion carried. Page 2 of 4 Gem Community: Amsden reported that there was approximately $1571 profit made from the Mule Days events, pictures of the day are in the Star Library. Grant Writers Proposal: After discussion Mike Spence, prospective grant writer elected to work with the Gem Community Committee regarding grants. Insurance Proposals: Dias reviewed the two proposals previously received by Council. Dias submitted a report to Council suggesting Council select ICRMP renewal policy for this year. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Kirtley to accept the report and renew with ICRMP for insurance for the city. All aye: motion carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 99-13-Legal Services for the City: Mike Moore reviewed the Resolution indicating the Resolution does not go beyond this year. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Kirtley to accept the Resolution as submitted. Roll Call on the motion is as follows: Aye: Amsden, Kirtley, Winkle, Dias, O’Connor, Pearson. Motion carried. Ordinance #31-City of Star Subdivision Ordinance: Moved by Dias and seconded by Winkle to dispense with the three day reading rule and adopt Ordinance #31 read by title only. All aye: motion carried. Moved by Winkle and seconded by Dias to adopt Ordinance #31 an Ordinance known as the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho read by title only. Roll call on the motion is as follows: Amsden, Kirtley, Winkle, Dias, O’Connor, Pearson. Motion carried. REPORTS: City Attorney: none given City Clerk: ACHD is requesting applications on the enhancement program. If Council has suggestions they should approach the City Clerk. The Council suggested meeting with ACHD after the election this year. Claims Against the City: Moved by Winkle and seconded by Pearson to approve the claims as presented. All aye: motion carried. Council president Amsden advised the Council that the next regularly scheduled meeting of November 2nd is Election Day. The Council must meet within 6 days for the canvassing of votes and suggested November 3rd as the next Council meeting date. The Council agreed unanimously. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Winkle to adjourn the meeting. The time was 9:35 p.m. All Page 3 of 4 aye: motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _____________________ _______________________ Myron Amsden Barbara Montgomery Council President Page 4 of 4