City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2000 The Star City Council met in regular session on August 1, 2000. Mayor O’Connor presiding. ROLL CALL: Glasgow, Dias and Stegenga present. Benedict arrived late. MINUTES: Moved by Dias, seconded by Glasgow to approve the July 17th, 2000 meeting minutes as written. All aye: motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Allen Lot line Adjustment – Adell Heneghan, AJ Associates reported that she had contacted the Allen’s regarding the lot line adjustment and the Councils concern. Heneghan then read a letter to Council from Attorney, Mike Moore. The letter stated that the lot line adjustment would not be proper, but that the Council could grant a variance. The Council discussed the need to have someone look over plans to assure they comply with Star’s Zoning Ordinance. The Mayor suggested that AJ Associates be responsible for this – they could review applications and either stamp or seal them for approval. It was moved by Dias to consider a variance for the Allen’s and give $100.00 credit to the $500.00 cost of the variance. Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. State Investment Pool - Stegenga moved to have $90,000.00 transferred into the State Investment Pool. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Permits - Councilman Stegenga stated that the City does not have the correct number of code books. There needs to be two more plumbing books, three electrical and three mechanical books purchased for City Hall. The clerk will bring a copy of the Electrical Inspector’s report to the first meeting of the month. The Mayor asked Councilman Stegenga to talk to the Inspectors regarding permits, plan review and inspections and report back at the next meeting. Mule Days - Connie Spence and Kathy Hutton will report on Mule Days at the next meeting. Public Retirement - Councilman Dias stated that a majority of other entities are with the Public Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) and the rest are with PEBSCO a deferred income type retirement plan. Dias stated that some of the small entities give their employees raises to contribute to their retirement. Dias stated that PEBSCO is voluntary on the part of the employee. Glasgow moved, seconded by Dias to accept PEBSCO as the City of Star’s retirement program. All aye: motion carried. 1 City Clean-Up – Glasgow moved to approve the City-wide clean-up by the Ada County Sheriff’s program. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Ordinance #42 Taylor Rezone – Moved by Glasgow seconded by Stegenga that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50-902 the rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three different days, with one reading to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 42 be considered after reading once by title only. All aye: motion carried. Glasgow moved to approve Ordinance #42, an Ordinance rezoning certain real property in the City of Star from residential (R-4) to Highway Business District (C-2) classification; amending the zoning map of the City of Star to reflect such change; and providing an effective date. Dias seconded the motion. Roll Call: Benedict – yes; Glasgow – yes; Dias – yes; Stegenga – yes. Motion carried. Ada County Highway District Impact Fee Application - Moved by Glasgow seconded by Stegenga to postpone discussions on the Impact Fee Application. All aye: motion carried. Shooting Comet #7 Final Plat - Adell Heneghan, AJ Associates stated that this application was for final plat of Shooting Comet and read staff report. Staff recommended approval of the final plat. Glasgow moved to accept the final plat of Shooting Comet #7, including staff findings and conclusions and that the privacy chain link fence be installed. Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. REPORTS Mayor’s Report - Mayor O’Connor discussed the upcoming Committee of Nine meeting on August 3rd. The City of Star will be asking for a vote to finalize. The Mayor has appointed Councilman Benedict to be the new Gem Committee President. The Mayor has appointed Councilman Stegenga to be the COMPASS liaison and to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee. Councilman Dias will be the new liaison to Star Water & Sewer. Water & Sewer - Councilman Stegenga stated that the last meeting lasted only seven minutes. Gem Committee - Councilman Benedict discussed Mule Days. Benedict asked if the Council wanted to have vendors other than food vending. The Council did not mind, but Mule Days needs to comply with City Code. The bills for Mule Days will need to be on the agenda before they can be paid. 2 VIATRANS - Councilman Glasgow stated that he missed the last meeting due to being out of town. COMPASS – Councilman Dias stated that Councilman Stegenga attended the last meeting. Councilman Stegenga stated that COMPASS reviewed the I-84 final phase funding and the Nampa/Meridian Irrigation Memorandum of Understanding. Attorney’s Report - Susan Buxton, of Moore, Smith, Buxton and Turke attended the meeting in the absence of Mike Moore. Buxton stated that Moore would not be attending the Committee of Nine on Thursday. Engineer’s Report - Adell Heneghan reported that AJ Associates have been working on the review of the Merc parking lot, drainage for Mira Plaza and drainage problems on Vega Lane. Councilman Glasgow asked if we have had any more complaints from Dr. Burns or anything regarding the cat kennel. There have been no further complaints. Councilman Stegenga asked if there had been a permit purchased for the building behind City Hall. The clerk stated that one had been purchased. Glasgow moved, seconded by Dias to take a fifteen-minute break. All aye: motion carried. Meeting reconvened. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (July 2000) – The Mayor pointed out an error on the fifth item – that bill had been included in the credit card bill and should be deleted. Councilman Glasgow moved to approve the July 2000 bills in the amount of $9,919.94. Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. ADJOURNMENT – Moved by Stegenga, seconded by Dias to adjourn the Council meeting. All aye: motion carried. Meeting adjourned into Budget Workshop. Respectfully submitted: Approved: __________________________ __________________________ Cathy Lambert, City Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 3  CITY OF STAR BUDGET WORKSHOP AUGUST 1, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Dias called the workshop to order. THOSE PRESENT: Jerry Taylor, Councilmen Benedict, Glasgow, Stegenga, Mayor O’Connor. Hank Veldhouse was absent. Discussion was held on new numbers and the need for tax revenue to stay at $100,000. The budget was then balanced at $319,375.00 for the public meeting on August 21, 2000. Moved by Glasgow, seconded by Dias to adjourn the Budget Workshop. All aye: motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. 4