City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 3, 2009 at the Star City Hall. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Tammy McDaniel, Dustin Christopherson, Tom Erlebach and Chad Bell were all present. Approval of the Agenda: Christopherson moved to amend the agenda adding #9 Executive Session under IC 67-2345 (1)(f) Pending litigation; moving adjournment to #10 and approving the agenda, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Christopherson moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Claims Against the City for February 2009 and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2009, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: Public - Lloyd Mahaffey, 3350 Ballantyne Lane, Eagle. Mahaffey stated that he is the Chair of the Eagle Economic Development Committee and was before the Council to talk about vineyards and where the most popular grapes are grown; one location that is excellent for growing grapes is the foothills between Star and Boise. The City of Eagle created an Eagle Wine District and it may be something Star wants to think about. Mahaffey wants to talk to the Council about Idaho Viticulture and a Rural Community Block Grant. He is proposing that the City of Eagle and City of Star apply jointly for this grant. The grant, in the amount of $500,000 would be used for a research center to be built in Eagle along the river and a nursery foundation block to be built in Star. Matching funds for this grant will come from the donated lands and machinery. Mayor Mitchell stated that the City would hold a public hearing on March 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm to consider this grant. Ray Stokes, 10166 Arrowleaf Court, Star, Idaho. Stokes thanked the Mayor and Council for participating in the River Walk. Public Hearing: Sundance LLC., Annexation and Zoning – The Mayor declared the public hearing open and stated that the applicant has asked for a ninety day extension (June 2nd). Bell moved to table the public hearing until June 2 at 7 pm, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 1 F & S Park Hampton, Annexation & Zoning – The Mayor declared the public hearing open and stated that the applicant asked for a ninety day extension (June 2nd). McDaniel moved to table the public hearing until June 2 at 7:00 pm, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. NEW/OLD BUSINESS: Resolution 2009-01 Establishment of Impact Fee Advisory Committee – The Mayor identified the committee members. Christopherson moved to approve Resolution 2009- 01 a Resolution for the establishment of a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Animal Control Contract Review/Approval – The Mayor stated that this is a contract with the Star Veterinary Clinic and is similar to the Humane Society contract. Christopherson stated that he thinks this is a good idea. Christopherson moved to approve the Animal Control Contract between the City and Zack Bruneel. Erlebach asked about feral cats. Bell stated that the Humane Society would not come and get cats, they would come pick them up after they were trapped but not to trap them. The Mayor stated that the city has a live trap and it can be checked out. Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Reports: Council – McDaniel stated that she attended the River Walk and found it very exciting. Christopherson stated that he also attended the River Walk and it was a good meeting. Bell stated that he taught a local government class for Eagle High School Seniors. Mayor – The Mayor stated that he also attended the River Walk and believes that we have some great experts with the Land Trust and Sage Land Consultants. There were about twenty-nine people in attendance. Lakeshore code enforcement – The weeds have been mowed, but there is still another three acres that need to be mowed. Our attorney is working on a lien. The Blazers were also in court in February and their attorney has asked and received a continuance to June. The Council will be at the retreat to discuss changes to development code. John Tomkinson will be having a meeting with ACHD to look at the possible installation of a flashing light at the crosswalk at Main and State Streets. Executive Session under IC 67-2345 (1) (f) Pending Litigation: Christopherson moved to go into Executive Session under IC 67-2345 (1)(f) Pending Litigation, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell – all aye: motion carried. The meeting reconvened to regular session. 2 Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _______________________ ___________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 3