City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2009 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held at 7:00 pm at the Star City Hall. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to 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: Bell moved, Erlebach seconded the motion to approve the agenda, all aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: McDaniel moved, Bell seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda consisted of: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2009, Special Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2009, Time Extension Requests for: Rockbridge, Phase 7 and Fiore Springs. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Star Police Department – Chief Ramage – Chief Ramage reviewed the monthly statistics for Star regarding law enforcement. Ramage stated that the felony statistics show a higher number than misdemeanors. The reason for this is that anytime there is someone with an intent to commit a theft, it is declared a felony. They had five vehicle burglaries on November 16th and all were due to unlocked vehicles. Four of these burglaries were committed in the Pinewood Lakes Subdivision. Committee Reports – Gary Smith, 258 Langer Lake Way, Star, Idaho: Smith reviewed items the Economic Development Committee has been working on. Smith asked for $1,792 for City banners. The Mayor stated that Council had talked about this. Smith will have the vendor contact the City Clerk. Smith sent out an email requesting Master Plan participants. They are asking for participation for the January 4, 2010 meeting. Smith asked that this matrix be filled out and emailed back to Smith. The EDC is looking for more members. The ESTECH meeting on December 16, will be held at the Eagle Capital Business Center. Public Input - Bruce Mills, Ada County Highway District, introduced Jim Buffington, he will be replacing Mills as liaison for Star. Gary Smith, 258 Langer Lake Way, Star, Idaho, stated that he attended an Economic Outlook Forum and there was a fee of $45 for the breakfast and attendance and he is asking for reimbursement. The Mayor stated that he would be speaking with Smith about Council procedures and that these types of things were to be approved prior to attendance. The Mayor stated that the bill was to be given to the City Clerk. 1 Old/New Business: Resolution 2009-12 Law Enforcement/Prosecutor Agreement – Bell moved to approve Resolution 2009-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Idaho approving an agreement between the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the City of Star for Law Enforcement duties, services, and functions as well as prosecution services within its boundaries; and providing for an effective date, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Ordinance 205 Curfew Amendment – Christopherson asked Chief Ramage about the hours of curfew and if he was okay with this change. Chief Ramage stated that this Ordinance will loosen the requirements from our previous Ordinance for curfew, but kids will be required to have a note to be out after hours. McDaniel moved 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. 205 be considered after reading once by title only, Christopherson seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Christopherson moved to approve Ordinance No. 205, an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, repealing Ordinance No. 73, Curfew Ordinance, providing for definitions regulations, exceptions, enforcement and penalties and providing an effective date, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Reports: Staff – Nothing was reported. Council - Christopherson is sad to be leaving the Council and thanked everyone for the service we have done together. Bell stated that he has a Valley Regional Transit board meeting this week. Mayor – The Mayor stated that he attended a COMPASS meeting to discuss transportation. The Mayor stated that he appreciated everyone’s conduct through the elections. The entire town got into a very good conversation and we will move forward. VRT thanked us for our support of the buses –as Eagle did not pay their share. The Ada County Alliance MOU agreement for ACHD and the cities to discuss dollars is moving forward. The Mayor thanked Christopherson for his service and congratulated Smith. 2 Discussion was held on Council seat numbers. Unified Development Code – Changes to the UDC were discussed. McDaniel’s changes - sign ordinance referenced and we do not have that section – page 13 D-2 - leave it in for now. Page 29 B-1 Nuisance property omitted anything in code or change three or more and put any – sub item a and place after which and occurring “on” the property. City abatement page 32 redundant Destruction – Keep 8-2 A15 keep and get rid out – make the costs “G”. Deleterious – replace with harmful Christopherson’s changes – 8-1 A-6 C.4 – ok; 3 b – shall be white and letters black; page 6 E-2-b heavy industry – change to light industry. Payment of fees – page 8 – F Schedule (changed) Pay 8-1-A add Fees are set by Resolution of the Council. Page 15 8-1B-4 add 4 it requires a public hearing Omitting page 1 changes. Erlebach’s changes – alley’s page 37 – this definition applies to new development – don’t change. Page 39 - brew pub – 30,000 barrels – add brewery an establishment that brews beer. Granny –Flat – “this building is not for renting” Shooting Range - page 56 make it “indoor/outdoor” shooting range Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ______________________ _________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 3