City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2001 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on October 15th at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station; Mayor Gussie O’Connor presiding. ROLL CALL: Benedict, Stegenga, Glasgow: Dias was absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 17, 2001 – Stegenga moved to approve the minutes of September 17, 2001 as presented, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. October 2, 2001 – Glasgow moved to approve the minutes of October 2, 2001 as presented, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Idaho Transportation Discussion – Vern Brewer, City Engineer stated that ITD would not be attending the meeting regarding the easement. He stated that he had spoken with ITD and they are willing to allow two access points to the City property and will allow the City to use the easement. Glasgow moved to have the Mayor sign the paperwork for ITD and pay any fees associated with the application, Benedict seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION Meadowbrook Subdivision: The Mayor asked for Staff input. Mary Berent, Zoning Administrator reviewed the information, stating that she had not had time to review the maps that had been brought in. A letter has been sent to the Sewer & Water District, but Meadowbrook has not yet been annexed into the District. Berent read the letter into the record from applicant to the Sewer & Water District. Berent stated that a new letter from DEQ was also received with one change: that this subdivsion cannot be accommodated by the Sewer & Water District until there is more capacity at the treatment plant. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Shawn Nickel, Land Consultants, 52 N. 2nd Street, Eagle, Idaho stated that DEQ will be a signer on the final plat and requirements will be met before they sign the final plat. The preliminary plat has been revised to meet the 8,500 sq. ft. lot sizes. 1 Stegenga asked if the street names have been approved. Nickel stated that they had not. Walkways will be paved per ordinance and open space will be used for drainage. Nickel stated that drainage of the pond is designed to dissipate in 24 hours. Idaho Power has stated that they do not have enough power to support this subdivision and DEQ has stated that there will be no sewer until the present plant is expanded. Glasgow moved to accept the preliminary plat for Meadowbrook with the following conditions: - acceptable review of construction plans by the Zoning Administrator and Engineer - the subdivision is annexed into the Star Sewer & Water District and the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law are prepared for next meeting, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ViaTrans – Kelly Fairless, Executive Director of ViaTrans discussed issues that ViaTrans is currently working on. They are currently concentrating on the process of Transportation Development Plan, strategic planning process and moving offices. Election Clerks & Judge - Stegenga moved to accept the list of personnel and pay minimum wage or what we paid last election, whichever is greater and to buy dinner, Benedict seconded the motion. Judge – Ann Eagan Clerks – Lura Knudson Jane Raynor Marie Willis Glasgow suggested paying $10.00 per hour, plus snacks and dinner. Stegenga amended his motion to accept the list of personnel for election, pay $10.00 per hour and buy snacks and meals, Benedict seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Hall Update – Glasgow stated that one of the workers didn’t work out and that new workers are currently working. Work is progressing. The Mayor stated that a small sign for City Hall has been ordered. Stegenga moved to have the Engineer get proposals for concrete excavation and cut out work for City Hall parking lot, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 2 Cluff Property Discussion – City Attorney, Moore stated that a letter has been sent by certified mail and we need to consider who we want to testify if the matter goes to Court. ADJOURNMENT Benedict moved, seconded by Glasgow to adjourn the meeting. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ________________________ _____________________________ Cathy Lambert, Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 3