City Council Regular Meeting

STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 7, 2003 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on October 7, 2003 at the Star Fire Station, with pre-Council meeting starting at 6:30 pm and the regular meeting starting at 7:30 pm. Mayor Gail Glasgow called the meeting to order. Mayor Glasgow stated that the Ada County Highway District Presentation would not be discussed at the pre Council meeting tonight, instead there would be a brief presentation from Ada County Sheriff’s office. PRE COUNCIL:  Star Police Report – Sergeant Borquist explained that Deputy Ramage would be giving the Council a report on activities for Star every month. The reports will be presented at the second meeting of the month. Deputy Ramage presented a report on the activities conducted during his first week in the City.  Idaho Power – Layne Dodson was in attendance to award the Star Joint Fire Protection District with a check for $1,000 for a thermo-imager. Mayor Glasgow accepted the check on behalf of the District.  Treasure Valley Partnership – Elizabeth Connor of TVP and Donna Griffin from the State of Idaho addressed the Council regarding the Master Plan for Eagle Island.  Reports – Councilman Bell reported that there were no formal meetings held in September. He hopes to have a meeting this month for Parks & Rec. We have applied for grants for Blake Haven Park and should hear results in November. Councilman Bell will serve on the Eagle Island Master Plan Committee. Councilman Stegenga passed out printed reports of the meetings he has attended. He did not have the final numbers on Mule Days, but will have them soon. Councilman Mitchell stated that he has received several positive comments on the work that Orville Winters has done with the Revival Center. He would like to see a thank you card sent to Mr. Winters. Councilman Gordon had nothing to report. Mayor Glasgow stated that there had been three depositions scheduled with the IMAP project, but all had been cancelled. Chris Yorgason, Legal Counsel for the City had nothing to report. 1  The Mayor called for a ten minute recess. REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Glasgow called the meeting to order and everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Gordon, Mitchell, Stegenga and Bell were all present. Approval of the Agenda: The Mayor stated that he would like to add Item 6-D Keyless Entry to City Hall Discussion/Decision. Bell moved to approve the agenda as amended, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Stegenga moved to approve the Consent Agenda which included meeting minutes of September 16, 2003, Saddlebrook Street Names and September 2003 Claims against the City, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: There were no comments from the public. Old Business: Sign Discussion – The information submitted to the Council will be compared to the Zoning Ordinance for corrections and changes. The sign discussion will be held at a future Council meeting. Comprehensive Plan Meeting Discussion – It was the consensus of the Council that a separate meeting would be held on the third Thursday of the month to review the Comprehensive Plan. New Business: Ray Robnett – Winslow Park - Robnett stated that Winslow Park was going through bankruptcy and he would like to acquire the property and rejuvenate it. He would like to know what the Council would like to see for the property. Robnett stated that he would like to put duplex or townhouses on the property. The Council discussed the types of duplexes – these would be with one common wall. It was the consensus of the Council that there would be no problem with plans for single or multi-family dwellings. Pinewood Lakes Bonding – Sandy Johnson, 1165 New Hope, Star, Idaho stated that she is requesting a letter of credit for six months for Pinewood Lakes Subdivision. 2 Stegenga moved to grant Pinewood Lakes Phase I bonding in the amount of $229,445 for six months, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Dog At Large Discussion - It was at the consensus of the Council that a representative from the Idaho Humane Society attend a meeting to discuss what direction the City should go with animals. Keyless Entry to City Hall Discussion/Decision – The Mayor discussed getting a keyless entry for the backdoor to make it easier for police officers. Mitchell moved to spend not more than $100.00 for a lock, Gordon seconded the motion. All aye, motion carried. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ______________________ ______________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Gail Glasgow, Mayor 3