City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES A meeting of the Star City Council was held on January 15, 2001, at the Star Fire Department at 7:00 pm. Mayor Gussie O’Connor presiding. Roll Call: Glasgow, Dias, Stegenga were present; Benedict was absent. Mayor O’Connor welcomed Mike Jaglowski of Holladay Engineering as the new City Engineer. Glasgow moved to amend the agenda, adding 5C – Proposed Airstrip, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Dias moved to approve the minutes of January 2, 2001, seconded by Glasgow. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: The Mayor asked for any input from the public. John R. Paul, 4787 Riverfront, Boise, Idaho – Mr. Paul stated that he would like to address the Council regarding the Sorenson airport development. He stated that he is filing an appeal and would like the City to consider an appeal also. There has been a petition signed. Mr. Paul will discuss more later on the agenda. Connie Spence, 486 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho – Mrs. Spence thanked Sherry McKibbon of Treasure Valley Futures, who will be re-presenting a plan. Spence stated that she was Chair of 1999-2000 Mule Days Committee and her husband wrote a grant which was approved for $2,000. Spence stated that Treasure Valley Times has been including items from Star and is a great source of information. New Business Audit Report – Jared Zwygart of Bailey & Company presented the City audit report. Zwygart stated that the one major issue that needs to be improved is the approval of invoices. The Council or Mayor need to review the invoices to be paid and stamp or initial for approval to pay. Zwygart reviewed the budget, balance sheet, general statement, general line items. Discussion was held on different types of accounting software. Some of the more popular are Hit and Cougar Mountain. It was moved by Glasgow, seconded by Dias to accept the audit report for the 1999-2000 year. All yes: motion carried. Area of Impact Request - The Mayor stated that a letter has been received from the following: Quenzers – 6273 Quenzer Lane, Star Idaho, Jacksons – 12023 Floating 1 Feather, Star, Idaho, Hincks –820 N. Can-Ada, Star, Idaho, and Fairbanks – 718 N Can- Ada, Star, Idaho requesting to be in the City of Star’s Area of Impact. Mike Moore, City Attorney stated that we need to send a written request to Ada County to negotiate a change to the area of impact boundaries. We would need to adopt an ordinance and change the comp plan and there would be fees. Moore recommended that the fees be waived. Discussion was held on letting everyone know of this change and see if there were other residents that would want to be included. Stegenga moved to table the request for inclusion into the area of impact for 30 days (until February 19, 2001) to give all citizens time to submit requests, and waive fees associated with the change to the comp plan. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Airstrip – The Mayor discussed appealing the County’s issuance of the Conditional Use Permit granted for this airstrip. She was told by Mr.Yewer that it was grand-fathered in before the Star Area of Impact was put in place. We need to find out if the County has the right to grant easement over the city. Stegenga moved to direct the City Attorney to file a petition for judicial review and follow up with research. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Hearings Variance – Jerry Taylor: The Mayor re-opened the public hearing and asked the Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte’ contact regarding this variance. There was none. The Mayor asked the applicant if he would like to speak – he did not. Public testimony was called for – hearing none, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Glasgow moved to approve the variance and waive the fee. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Annexation/Zone – Lange - The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked the Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte’ contact, there was none. The Mayor asked for the applicant to speak. Mr. David Roylance of Roylance and Associates is representing Charles & Marilyn Lange. This annexation is just south of Floating Feather. The Mayor asked for the Engineer’s Report. Jaglowski showed the Council the area in consideration on the map. The Engineer read the staff report. There was no clear idea of what zone they will ask for. The Mayor asked for public testimony, there was none. 2 Glasgow asked the Engineer about the definition of “undeveloped land”. Jaglowski stated that it is land that has no water or sewer currently and being used for other purposes. The Mayor stated that any written response needed to be in within 20 days and 7 days from the public. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Roylance stated that in previous discussions they believed the land to be zoned R2. Glasgow asked if it was feasible to ask for an R2 zone and put all utilities in. Roylance stated that it would be pushing, but they believed they could do it. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Discussion was held on how many lots are currently waiting. The estimate is about 565. Glasgow moved to accept the ordinance of annexation, conditional on being annexed into the Sewer and Water District, ready for hook ups and at an R2 zone. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Annexation/Zone – Keller – The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked the Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte’ contact, there was none. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. David Roylance of Roylance & Associates stated that he was representing the Kellers regarding this annexation and zoning. The Zoning request is for an R1 and land is now contiguous to the City. These will be one acre estate lots and the first upscale development. The Mayor asked for Engineer Report. The Engineer read the staff report. The Mayor asked for public testimony. Brad Carlson, 960 S. Main, Star, Idaho stated that he liked hearing about R1 and R2 zoning in Star. Connie Spence, 486 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho stated that we need to have a plan to look at the land use. The Mayor asked for any rebuttal from applicant. Roylance stated that the quality of development will be there and they will want to use water and sewer and don’t believe it is premature. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Glasgow moved to go into Executive Session. Moore, City Attorney explained reasons for going into Executive Session. Glasgow moved to table the issue until he could talk to the Attorney. The motion died. 3 Stegenga moved to direct the Attorney to draw up an ordinance for annexation and zone of R1 for February 19th meeting conditioned on no development until annexed into the Sewer and Water with hookups ready to go. Dias seconded the motion. Glasgow – no; Stegenga and Dias – yes; motion carried. Avalon Springs – Integrity Group: The Mayor reopened the public hearing and asked the Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte’ contact – there was none. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Oliver Cleaver, 5135 High Country Way, Eagle, Idaho stated that the application was for annexation and zoning of 117 acres. The current zone would allow for 295 lots, he is asking for 299 lots in an R3 zone. The Mayor asked for the Engineer Report. The Engineer read the staff report. Jaglowski reminded the Council that they are only considering annexation and zoning tonight. A letter was received from Dale & Violet Blake in opposition. The Mayor asked for public testimony. Dale Blake, 767 N. Star Road, Star, Idaho stated that he is not opposed to the subdivision, only one roadway that goes into his property. Connie Spence, 486 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho asked that Sherry McKibbon of Treasure Valley Partnership (TVP) be allowed to speak. Sherry McKibbon, 515 W. Hays, Boise, Idaho apologized for not getting her letter from TVF in on time. McKibbon explained that TVF is involved with looking at transportation issues. McKibbon read her letter into record. Brad Carlson, 960 S Star Road, Star, Idaho stated that he likes the R1 and R2 zoning and urged the Council to follow the Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor asked for any rebuttal from the applicant. Cleaver thanked Dale Blake. He stated that there are seven acres of trees and water and is only asking for four more lots than the comp plan provides. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Glasgow stated that the Transportation Committee has looked at and will recommend a connection road between Munger and Hwy. 44, a road the sewer and water lines can follow. Dias moved to accept annexation and zoning to guidelines set in the City Comprehensive Plan and map and conditioned on being annexed into the Sewer and Water District. Motion dies. Dias moved to table the annexation and zoning until after the workshop on January 15th and bring it back to the table on February 19th, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 4 Meadowbrook – Hubble Engineering: The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked the Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte’ contacts, there were none. The Mayor asked for the applicant to speak. Sean Nickel, 701 S. Allen Street, Meridian, Idaho stated that the property is not contiguous without Avalon Springs. They are requesting annexation with an R4 zoning, but density is below an R3. These are not entry level homes. The Mayor asked for the Engineers Report. The Engineer read the staff report. The Mayor asked for public testimony. Anita Fenix, 11535 W. Floating Feather Road, Star, Idaho stated that she is in support of this and it will be move up homes. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Discussion was held on zoning and the possibility of using a PUD with this application. Glasgow moved to table this annexation and zoning until the March 6th meeting, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Unfinished Business Parks & Recreation Committee Members – Dias stated that he would like to nominate John Andersen, William Sargent, Dale Blake and Loren Graham to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Dias stated that they will have meetings on Mondays or Tuesdays. Dias will visit Emmett and Eagle and Lambert will visit Weiser to get information on their Parks and Rec Committee. Mule Days Committee Members – The Mayor stated that we would wait until Benedict could be there to announce members. Transportation issues to COMPASS – Glasgow read the list of items to be submitted to COMPASS. Glasgow has a map of proposed items. Stegenga moved to approve as corrected the transportation map and items and to submit them to COMPASS. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Community Bulletin - The Mayor stated that she has talked with Sewer and Water and they will discuss putting a bulletin in with the sewer bill. Resolution No. 01-1 Engineering Contract – Glasgow moved to adopt Resolution 01-1 a Resolution approving an agreement for engineering services between the City of Star, Idaho and Holladay Engineering Company; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date. Moore stated that there were minor changes to the contract. Dias asked for a copy of the 5 certificate of insurance. Stegenga asked that Exhibit A of the Holladay Contract be reassigned. Glasgow moved to adopt Resolution No. 01-1 with exhibit A including all changes. Dias seconded the motion . Roll Call: Dias – yes; Stegenga – yes; Glasgow - yes: motion carried. Reports: Mayor’s Report - The Mayor stated that there will be a Planning & Zoning workshop at 7:00 pm on Thursday in the Library. The Mayor will be presenting the Hwy. 16 River Crossing to COMPASS and TVP on the 22nd and 29th. Engineer Report – Jaglowski thanked the Mayor and Council for selecting Holladay Engineering and looked forward to working for the City of Star. Adjournment: Dias moved to adjourn the meeting, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _____________________________ ______________________________ Cathy Lambert, Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 6