City Council Regular Meeting

STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 4, 2003 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 4, 2003 at the Star Fire Station, with pre-Council meeting starting at 6:30 pm and regular meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Mayor Gail Glasgow called the meeting to order. PRE-COUNCIL: Lions Club Presentation – The Council viewed a tape on the Lions Club Organization. Tom Gilbert and Harry Granger discussed what the organization stood for and what kinds of activities they were involved with. They would like to see a Star Lions Club formed. This organization is a service organization. Information was handed out to all in attendance. COMPASS Presentation – Ali Bonakdar of Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho explained that he was at the meeting to ask for consensus among the Council regarding the COMPASS restructuring. The restructuring would include Canyon County. Bonakdar discussed how COMPASS was formed and the entities involved. The staff of COMPASS is recommending the inclusion of Canyon County. The consensus of the Council was Canyon County should be allowed to join. COUNCIL MEETING: The Mayor called the regular meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Spence, Mitchell, Stegenga and Bell; all were present. The Mayor amended the agenda: 7A - ACHD – Star Road Update was moved to 2A; and Public Input was moved to 2B. Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Mitchell and seconded by Bell to approve the agenda with the amendments. All aye: motion carried. Ada County Highway District Presentation - Randy Lane, 10551 W Canyon, stated that he was asked to present information regarding the Star Road project. Lane discussed paving, water lines and school timeframe. They hope to be completely finished by the time school starts in August. They are currently one month behind due to water and utilities. The stop light will be put in. Public Input - There was no comment from the public. Consent Agenda: Spence moved to remove the Claims against the City from the Consent Agenda. There was no second and the motion died. 1 Stegenga moved to approve the Consent Agenda with changes for February 18, 2003 minutes from Councilwoman Spence, Bell seconded the motion. Roll Call: Spence – nay, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – aye; motion carried. Old Business: Pavers for City Hall – Bell moved to approve the request for pavers for City Hall not to exceed $2,600.00, Stegenga seconded the motion. Roll Call: Spence – nay, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – aye: motion carried. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Star Sewer & Water – Information was presented to the council regarding an agreement the Sewer & Water District has with the Sorenson’s regarding landscaping around the lift station. The Council did not want to amend the Conditional Use Permit. Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for Star Sewer & Water District – Mitchell moved to approve the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for the Star Sewer & Water District, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. New Business: Sign Posting – The Council discussed whether the City should have the public hearing signs posted at a cost to be passed through to developers or have the developers continue to post their property. Stegenga moved to not approve the City taking on sign posting, Spence seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions: Ordinance No. 83 – Asin/Moody Annexation & Zone - It was moved by Stegenga and seconded by Bell 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. 83 be considered after reading once by title only. Roll Call: All aye: motion carried. Mitchell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 83 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 mixed use (MU); 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: All aye; motion carried. Reports: 2 Mayor – The Mayor reminded Council of the joint ACHD/City meeting on March 20th at noon at the Fire Station. The auditors will be asked to come to the next Council meeting to discuss why the extra bills were not included in last year’s budget as requested. The Mayor stated that the landscaping at City Hall has been completed. The fence on the east side of the property needs to be fixed along with the roof. Information on ethanol was given out to the Council for their information. Spence – There was nothing to report on the Meridian School District. Mitchell – stated that the SEC met and discussed a chairman. The Mayor attended for Mitchell as he was unable to attend. The Committee is working on the organizational structure. Issues are arriving with surface drainage problems. A couple of developers are talking about lift station possibilities with long term maintenance agreements. Stegenga – Handed out a copy of his report. Bell – Stated that the skateboard meetings are going well. They are talking about having a raffle next month to raise money. The next meeting will be at the Revival Center at 6:00 pm on the 13th. The Parks & Rec Committee will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7:00 pm just after the skateboard meetings. Attorney - Yorgason will have someone discuss the Water litigation at an upcoming meeting. Mitchell asked that the Council be able to talk about charges incurred by City Hall before they happen. Adjournment: Mitchell moved, seconded by Bell to adjourn the meeting. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ________________________ ________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Gail Glasgow, Mayor 3