City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 6, 2001 The meeting of the Star City Council was called to order at 7:05 pm at the Star Fire Station; Mayor Gussie O’Connor presiding. Roll Call: Benedict, Stegenga, Dias and Glasgow present, Amend Agenda: Dias moved to amend the agenda adding 4b – Findings and Conclusions on the Lange property, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Dias moved to approve the minutes with the following corrections: page 4 the number should be 299 instead of 295 that Mr. Cleaver wants for home sites in Avalon Springs; page 5 – first paragraph the Mayor opened the public hearing instead of re-opened, page 6 under Mayor’s Report – should be planning and zoning workshop; page 1 – Connie Spence was Mule Days Chair for 1999-2000 Committee. Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Unfinished Business: A. COMPASS – Clair Bowman presented a slide show on the Northern Ada County Digital Orthophotography Project. Project deliverables are: aerial photos, orthophotographs, digital terrain, planimetric features and contour intervals. COMPASS is looking for funding, there has been $690,000 pledged so far by counties and cities. The City of Star’s share would be $3,800.00. Agencies outside the government are also working on paying for this project. Bowman would like to send the City a new bill. B. Finding and Conclusions – Lange Property: Glasgow moved to accept the Findings and Conclusions for the Lange Property, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. New Business: A. Treasure Valley Futures (TVF) Presentation – Sherry McKibben introduced Sheri Feemuth of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as a part of the presentation. McKibben explained the goals and strategies of TVF. Sherry Freemuth explained how the project could be implemented. Discussion was held by Council regarding Councilman Glasgow wanting a moratorium on building in Star, and that it was believed the staff direction to developers should be that the Council wants to work with development agreements. 1 Ordinances & Resolutions: A. Ordinance No. 50 Lange Property – It was moved by Stegenga and seconded by Dias that pursuant to Idaho code, Section 50-902 the rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three different days, with one reading in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 50 be considered after reading once by title only. All aye: motion carried. Dias moved to adopt Ordinance No. 50 an ordinance annexing to the City of Star certain real property located in the unincorporated area of Ada County, Idaho and contiguous to the City of Star; establishing the zoning classification of the annexed property as residential R-2; directing that certified copies of this ordinance be filed as provided by law; providing for related matters; and providing an effective date. Stegenga seconded the motion. Roll call: Benedict – abstained, Stegenga – yes, Dias – yes, Glasgow – yes; motion carried. Reports: A. Mayor’s Report – The Mayor has made two presentations regarding the Hwy. 16 River Crossing – one to COMPASS and one to Treasure Valley Partnership. Zoning workshops are scheduled for the 8th, 15th and 22nd of February in Star Library. B. Attorney’s Report – Moore attended the Idaho Municipal Attorneys’ Association meeting – Moore is the President. Moore asked Council what information they wanted staff to get regarding development plans at the time that application is made for annexation. The Council indicated it wanted as much information as possible so that development agreements could be considered at the time of annexation. C. Engineer’s Report – Jaglowski is working with Susan Buxton and Councilman Stegenga on the Zoning Ordinance. D. Council Reports: 1. Benedict – Mule Days meeting on February 21st at the Senior Center. 2. Glasgow – Has had no response from COMPASS regarding transportation issues. Stegenga stated that they had contacted him and that Glasgow will need to make a phone call to COMPASS. 3. Dias – Notice was sent out to the Parks & Recreation Committee with information on the Committee. Dias attended a Sewer and Water meeting on the 23rd of January. He believes we need to have Jim Keller, the engineer for Sewer and Water make a presentation to the City. They are looking at a rate increase on August 1, 2001. Jaglowski asked if the Council would mind having him attend the Water & Sewer meetings. The Council asked him to attend. 2  4. Stegenga – attended a COMPASS meeting and a TVT meeting. Discussion at the meeting pertained to the Robinson Interchange and the plans to put it in. Stegenga also attended the 25th Storm Water workshop. Stegenga found the AIC meeting informative regarding the public hearing process. Stegenga discussed the internet and web site and the need to find someone to get it running. Lambert is looking for someone to work on it. Benedict stated that he will work with Lambert and bring in information that is currently in place. Claims Against the City: (January 2001 Bills) Glasgow moved to approve the claims for January 2001, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Executive Session: Stegenga moved to go into Executive Session pursuant Idaho Code Statute 67-2345(1)(c) Real property negotiations, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Executive Session Decision: It was moved by Stegenga to direct the Attorney, Mayor and Clerk to pursue acquisition of the property from Mr. Bob Boyer, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Adjournment: It was moved by Dias and seconded by Stegenga to adjourn the meeting. All aye: motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ________________________ ________________________ Cathy Lambert, City Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 3