City Council Regular Meeting

STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 3, 2002 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on December 3, 2002 at the Star Fire Station at 7:00 pm. Mayor Gail Glasgow called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Spence, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – all were present. Approval of Agenda: Stegenga asked to amend the agenda, adding 7-B Parking lot discussion. Bell moved to approve the amended agenda, Spence seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Spence moved to remove the Claims Against the City off the Consent Agenda, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: There were no presentations. Bill Sargent, 10287 W. State Street, Star, Idaho stated that he was disappointed that the only Council person to help with the Senior Center was Councilwoman Spence. He asked other Council members why they were not participating. Peter Speck, 11543 State Street, Star, Idaho stated that he was tired of Councilwoman Spence wasting everyone’s time and believes that the other Council members are doing a fine job. Heidi Carlson, 960 S. Main, Star, Idaho discussed how hard the volunteers have worked on the Senior Center and wanted to know why the rest of the Council were not over helping. The Council informed everyone that they were willing to volunteer at the Senior Center, and let everyone know that there were also other projects that they were working on. Orville Winters, 11286 W. 3rd Street, Star, Idaho asked the Council to be on the next meeting agenda to request a waiver of fees on a Conditional Use permit. Bob Moore, 4241 N. Cowboy Lane, Star, Idaho stated that the public comments were uncalled for. The Council is working on many projects. Moore stated that he did not know volunteers were needed. Denise VanDoren, 463 Nebula, Star, Idaho stated that she was unaware that volunteers were needed. 1 Heidi Carlson, 960 S. Main, Star, Idaho stated that she just doesn’t want the Council to drop it’s support for the Senior Center project. The Council informed everyone that they were in support of the project and would continue to be. Claims Against the City: Spence stated that she felt the attorney’s bill should be reviewed by a review committee. She does not understand the items on the bill. Discussion was held on the items on the bill. Bell asked that Councilwoman Spence not represent the rest of the Council in her discussions. Bell moved to approve the Claims Against the City, Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call: Spence – nay, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – aye; motion carried. New Business: Senior Center Discussion: The Mayor stated that the attorney’s bill for the Senior Center project has not been paid. The publications and permit fees have been paid. Mitchell suggested talking with Lura Knudsen and ask why it hasn’t been paid. Spence moved to rewrite the resolution for Non-Discrimination and grievance procedures for the Senior Grant, Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call: all aye; motion carried. Engineering Services: The Mayor stated that he would like to go out for a request for proposal on Engineering Services. Stegenga moved to go out for proposals for engineering services from engineering firms that work for municipalities, including Holladay Engineering, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried COMPASS Discussion: The Mayor stated that he wanted to keep everyone informed on the reorganization of COMPASS. Of concern is that there will be eighteen votes and the City of Boise will be receiving nine if it is reorganized that way. Currently, there are eight other proposals for reorganization on the table. The Mayor will present more information as this progresses. Ordinances & Resolutions: Ordinance No. 79 Westpoint Rezone – Stegenga reviewed the history of the rezone for Westpoint. It was moved by Bell and seconded by Stegenga that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50- 902 the rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three different days, with one reading to 2 be in full, be suspended with and that Ordinance No. 79 be considered after reading once by title only. Roll Call: Spence – nay, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – aye: motion carried. Mitchell moved to adopt Ordinance No 79 an Ordinance rezoning certain real property located in the City of Star, Ada County, Idaho from R-1 to R-2 classification; amending the zoning map of the City of Star to reflect such change; and providing an effective date, Stegenga seconded. Spence stated that there was no justification to rezone this property. Roll Call: Spence – nay, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 78 Air Quality – The Council reviewed final revision and discussed a public hearing. Spence did not feel it necessary to hold a public hearing she wanted it adopted as soon as possible. Bell moved to put Ordinance No. 78 on the agenda for next meeting without a public hearing, Spence seconded the motion. Roll Call: Bell, Spence – aye, Mitchell, Stegenga – nay; the Mayor voted nay to break the tie. Motion died. Mitchell moved to schedule a public hearing at the earliest meeting to hear Ordinance No. 78, Stegenga seconded the motion. Spence – nay, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – aye: motion carries. Ordinance No. 77 Skateboard – The word “wheeled apparatus” was added to the title after skate, and add “not” to the third paragraph, fourth line. The Mayor and Clerk will put the map together with the Dismount Zone to be State Highway 44, east and west to City limits. Mitchell moved to have the Clerk prepare the Ordinance and schedule it for public hearing, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 80 Council Meeting Dates and Time – The ordinance proposes to change the second meeting of the Council from Mondays to Tuesdays and have pre Council meetings starting at 6:30 pm. Stegenga moved to remove the strike-outs and have the Ordinance on the December 16th Council meeting agenda for passage, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Old Business: ACHD Pond Discussion – One of the ponds that was discussed previously may be taken care of by a developer. The Mayor will find out more information and report back. 3 Discussion was held on landscaping the north pond and if landscaped whether the City is willing to maintain it. Reports: Mayor – The Mayor reported that Top Concrete had spoken with him regarding non- payment of their services for the City parking lot. They put in the sidewalk and rail. He stated that Idaho Sand & Gravel has refused to pay him. Stegenga moved to not pay Top Concrete additional funds on the parking lot, Mitchell seconded the motion. Stegenga, Spence, Bell – aye, Mitchell abstained. Motion carried. The Mayor reviewed all the meetings he has attended. Council – Councilman Bell stated that on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 pm at the Star Elementary the Ada County Library will present the Shakespeare Players in a production of “A Childs Christmas In Wales”. Bell encouraged the public to attend, the event is free. Councilman Stegenga handed out information on all the meetings he has attended. Councilman Mitchell stated that the next Star Economic Council (SEC) meeting will be Thursday the 5th at 7:00 pm. Mitchell is concerned about personal attacks on the Council. Councilwoman Spence discussed the meetings she has attended. A follow up meeting on planning, a leadership meeting and Valley Ride meeting. Attorney – Yorgason stated that the City needs to adopt the new International Building Code Ordinance before the first of January. We will need to have it on the next agenda. Stegenga requested a summary on the water lawsuit and give it to Council. The airstrip lawsuit has been settled. Spence discussed the recall costs and the felony charges. Yorgason stated that the Ada County Prosecutor’s office stated that they did not have enough evidence to proceed. Adjournment: Mitchell moved to adjourn the meeting, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _________________________ _________________________ Cathy Lambert, City Clerk Gail Glasgow, Mayor 4