City Council Regular Meeting

STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 18, 2003 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on November 18, 2003 at the Star Fire Station, with pre-Council meeting starting at 6:30 pm and the regular meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Mayor Gail Glasgow called the meeting to order. PRE COUNCIL: Ada County Highway District – Errol Morgan, Maintenance Manager discussed weed issues and how ACHD maintains property they own. The issue of the right turn lane coming off the bridge on Star Road will be taken care of. Sheriff’s Report – Deputy Ken Ramage presented to the Council stats of the past month. Deputy Ramage stated that he enjoys being in Star and all the citizens have been helpful. Discussion of County Code being enforced in the City – Jason Rifelt of the District Attorney’s office spoke to the Council regarding enforcement issues. He stated that the Idaho Supreme Court has interpreted law in such a way that County Ordinances cannot be enforced in Cities. The City may adopt the County Ordinances, but they may not be enforced until that time. REGULAR MEETING: The Mayor called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilmen Gordon, Mitchell, Stegenga and Bell were all present. The Mayor stated that a representative of Valley Ride was present and he would like to add a discussion regarding Valley Ride to the agenda after the Consent Agenda. Approval of Agenda: Mitchell moved to approve the agenda as amended, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Mitchell moved to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the minutes of the November 5, 2003 meeting, Dennis seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Valley Ride – Kelli Farliss stated that she was in attendance to explain what the funds request was for. Discussion was held with the Council on expectations of Valley Ride and the fact that they had not been met. Farliss stated that Valley Ride had been very busy and the Council should start to see more public relations items in February. Farliss stated that if Star does not pay the money, the bus through Star would stop. 1 Public Hearing - The Mayor opened the public hearing on the Anita Fenix property and asked the applicant to speak. Clint Boyle, Landmark Engineering, 104 N. 9th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho stated that this was an application for annexation and zoning of R-2. He believes it meets all the criteria and has larger lots. The Mayor asked Council if they had any ex parte contact or conflicts of interest. There were none. The Mayor asked staff to speak. Craig Eckles stated that he had no further comments in addition to his written staff report. He gave Council a copy of a letter from ACHD prior to the meeting. The Mayor asked if there was any comment from the public. There was no comment. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mitchell moved to annex and zone the Fenix Application as R-2, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions: Ordinance No. 93 Meadowbrook It was moved by Stegenga and seconded by Mitchell 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. 93 be considered after reading once by title only. Roll Call: Gordon, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Mitchell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 93, 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 residential (R3); 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: Gordon, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell – all aye: motion carried. New Business: Steven Springs Subdivision Phase I, Final Plat The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Clint Boyle, Landmark Engineering, 104 N. 9th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho stated that the final plat complies with the preliminary plat. The pedestrian easement on lot 17 can be made into a common lot instead of an easement if the Council wishes. 2 Mitchell moved to approve the final plat of Steven Springs Subdivision Phase I adopting the seven staff recommendations and adding a Condition #8 – that the easement on lot 17 become a common lot, improved with a five foot wide pathway with grass and landscaping on both sides, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Adjournment: It was moved by Mitchell and seconded by Stegenga to adjourn the meeting. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: __________________________ ____________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Gail Glasgow, Mayor 3