City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2001 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on September 4th, 2001 at 6:00 pm beginning at 10769 State Street and ending at the Star Fire Station. Mayor Gussie O’Connor presiding. The Council meeting started with a walk-through of the property purchased by the City. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. ROLL CALL: Benedict, Stegenga, Dias, Glasgow. All were present. MINUTES: Dias moved to approve the minutes. Stegenga stated there were corrections: page 2, Glasgow’s comments should read “annexed into the Star Sewer & Water District:, page 3, the words “a have” should be omitted. Dias amended his motion to approve the minutes as corrected, Stegenga seconded the motion. All yes: motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: A. COMPASS Presentation – Irv Olen from COMPASS presented information regarding the I-84 Corridor Study. Information is available in City Hall. B. Rocky Mountain Fitness Presentation – A written request from Rocky Mountain Fitness was received to inquire if the City would like to participate in Community Recreation at the center in Eagle. The Council will inquire more about the program. C. Emergency Services Proclamation – The Mayor declared September 11, 2001 as “911 Day” in the City of Star. This proclamation is to thank all Emergency Service Workers. D. Rockbridge Subdivision Time Extension – Glasgow moved to extend the Preliminary Plat completion for one year from today. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Impact Area Map Amendment The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked the Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte contact. There was none. Glasgow stated that his property was a part of the changes being made, but that there was no conflict of interest. 1 Moore, City Attorney, explained that there were two parts to the changes being made. The first part was a change to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and would be approved under Resolution #01-7 and the second part would be the Area of Impact Map, to be approved under Ordinance #63. The Mayor asked for any comment, hearing none the Public Hearing was closed. OLD BUSINESS: A. Street Lights – Glasgow stated that the Committee met with Alloway Electric and asked them to start getting the North side of State Street prepared for street lights. There will be eight lights to start with from Mira Plaza to the Merc. The cost will be about $2,500 per light which includes the light and installation. This item will be put on next meetings agenda. B. Boyer Property (City Hall) – Discussion was held on the new City Hall building. Stegenga moved to proceed with renovation of the City Hall building, to be moved in by the end of the month and Councilman Glasgow to ramrod the project. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The items to be done include: insulation, heating and cooling, front porch replacement, ADA ramp, flooring shored up, glass replaced around doors, locking doors. Stegenga moved to have the Engineer make a site plan of the property, including trees, easements, buildings, all information pertaining to the property, so that we can continue with the parking lot. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: Glasgow moved to amend the agenda and move 7E to 7B, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. A. Ordinance No. 63 – It was moved by Stegenga and seconded by Glasgow 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. 63 be considered after reading once by title only. All aye: motion carried. Glasgow moved to adopt Ordinance No. 63 an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, adopting, pursuant to Section 67-6526, Idaho Code, an amended map identifying the Star Area of city Impact within the unincorporated area of Ada County, Idaho; and providing an effective date, Dias seconded the motion. Roll Call: Benedict – yes, Stegenga – yes, Dias – yes, Glasgow – yes; motion carried. B. Resolution 01-7 – Stegenga moved to adopt Resolution 01-7, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Idaho, approving and adopting, pursuant to Section 67-6509, Idaho Code, an amended Comprehensive Plan land Use designation map fo rthe City of 2 Star; and providing an effective date, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. C. Ordinance No. 61 - It was moved by Glasgow 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 to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 61 be considered after reading once by title only. All aye: motion carried. Stegenga moved to adopt Ordinance No. 61, 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 a portion of the annexed property as C-2 general business District and the zoning classification for the remainder of the property as MU Multiple Use District; directing that certified copies of this Ordinance be filed as provided by law; providing for related matters; and providing an effective date, Glasgow seconded the motion. Roll Call: Benedict – yes, Stegenga – yes, Dias – yes, Glasgow – yes; motion carried. D. Ordinance No. 62 - 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 to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 62 be considered after reading for the third time by title only. All aye: motion carried. Dias moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62 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 R-3 Residential District; 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 – yes, Stegenga – yes, Dias – yes, Glasgow – yes; motion carried. E. Resolution 01-6 – Discussion was held on the wording of this resolution. Benedict moved to talk with the Sewer & Water District regarding putting this on the ballot. Motion died from lack of a second. Stegenga moved to schedule a joint meeting between the Sewer & Water District and the City and discuss this issue, if they cannot make out next meeting, to schedule a special meeting. Benedict seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Resolution 01-6 was not passed. Moore reminded the Council that his firm, Moore, Smith, Buxton and Turcke, also representes the Star Sewer & Water District. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY – August 2001: Stegenga stated that one item is missing from the bill listing – the final payment for the property. 3 Glasgow moved to approve the Claims against the City for the month of August 2001, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. REPORTS: A. Mayor – The Mayor stated that the first meeting in November will be moved from the 6th to the 5th due to elections. School has started, please watch your speed and watch for kids. Mule Days was a great success, the Mayor heard lots of good comments. The new newspaper “The Star” has begun publication. The Mayor welcomed publisher Bill Carver. B. Council – Dias stated that the next Parks & Rec meeting will be on September 19th at 6:00 pm. Stegenga discussed the ACHD/Kuna Impact fee meeting that he and the Mayor attended. A written report of all meetings he attended was handed out. Benedict stated that there were more people at this years Mule Days event. C. Attorney – Moore stated that everything has been stayed in regard to the air strip and no briefing has been scheduled. ADJOURNMENT: Dias moved to adjourn the meeting, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ________________________ _______________________ Cathy Lambert, Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 4