City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2001 A meeting of the Star City Council was held on October 2, 2001 at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station, Mayor Gussie O’Connor presiding. ROLL CALL: Benedict, Stegenga, Dias, Glasgow; all were present. AMEND AGENDA: Stegenga moved to amend the agenda to add 4F Sewer & Water and to include subdivision timing discussion, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no input from the public. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Rockbridge Final Plat: Discussion was held on street lights and the need to dedicate maintenance of them to the homeowners association. The final CC&R’s need to be given to the attorney for approval. Stegenga moved to approve the final plat of the Rockbridge Subdivision Phase One with the condition that the CC&R’s be approved by the City Attorney and the street lights be dedicated to the Homeowners Association for the whole subdivision. B. Street Lights: Vern Brewer, City Engineer will get specifications to the City Clerk regarding street lights. This item will be added to next meeting’s agenda. Glasgow stated that the Transportation Committee will be reviewing the street lights that are currently in place and if which lights we are being charged for. C. City Hall: Glasgow stated that the heating and cooling system is in. Discussion was held on the need to get the parking lot in so that we can get the ADA ramp in. The ITD easement in from of City Hall was discussed. Stegenga moved to have the Engineer go to ITD and ask for an access vacancy, Dias seconded the motion. Stegenga amended his motion to ask the Engineer to have an informal discussion with ITC regarding vacating the roadway easement, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Glasgow stated that the bid for the heating and cooling came in at $3,550 and another fresh air return needed to be installed which will add an additional $100.00. 1 D. Cluff Property: Discussion was held on the trailer and abandoned vehicles and the letters that the City has sent. Stegenga moved to direct the City Attorney to immediately draft a letter informing the Cluffs that they are in violation and the City will be pursuing civil or criminal charges, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. E. Zoning Administration Discussion: Stegenga is concerned about the incomplete applications that have been coming before the Council. The Clerk will use a check off list when applications come in to make sure the applications are complete. The Building Inspector will be checking the setbacks on residential and the Zoning Administrator will check commercial buildings. F. Sewer & Water Discussion: It was decided to have the Clerk send a letter to the Sewer & Water District pointing out the positive points of joining the City and Sewer and Water District. There will be no mention of another meeting. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: A. Resolution 01-8 Land Use Meeting Dates: Discussion was held on re-wording the Resolution to delete the word “special”. Glasgow moved to adopt Resolution No. 01-8 with references to “special meetings” deleted. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Glasgow moved to approve the Claims in the amount of $37,509.92 plus the approval of all Mule Days bills. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. REPORTS: Mayor: The Mayor announced that no one without prior approval from the City can commit City money. Mike Jaglowski has left Holladay Engineering. Kathleen Hutton is the new City Deputy Clerk. Candidates for the two Council positions are: Gail Glasgow, Nathan Mitchell, Connie Spence, Bill Sargent, Jack Warner and Shawnel Gillaspy. 2 The Mayor thanked Gail Glasgow, Dennis Stegenga and Dale Blake for helping with the City Hall move. There will be a joint meeting with Ada County Highway District on October 25th at ACHD at 6:00 pm, dinner will be served. Dias – Minutes from the Parks & Rec Committee for July 12 and September 19th will be forthcoming. The survey is not done yet. Loren Graham has volunteered to work on the grounds at City Hall. The next P&R meeting is scheduled for December 6th at 6:30 pm. Glasgow: The Transportation meeting was cancelled due to no meeting notice. Stegenga presented all the Council with a report of meetings he has attended. ADJOURNMENT: Dias moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Approval: ______________________________ __________________________ Cathy Lambert, City Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 3