City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2010 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held at 7:00 pm at the Star City Hall on February 16, 2010. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Tammy McDaniel, Gary Smith, Tom Erlebach and Chad Bell were all present. Approval of the Agenda: Erlebach moved to approve the agenda, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Approval of the Minutes: Bell moved to approve the Minutes of February 2, 2010, Smith seconded. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Committee Reports - Ray Stokes, 1066 Arrowleaf Court, Star, Idaho, stated that the Economic Development Committee had their last meeting on February 9th. Stokes discussed the River Walk being transitioned to the Parks & Rec. Committee. The Business Survey is ready to go out. The EDC has formed a new subcommittee for business retention. The next Business Networking night will be held on Feb 18th at 6 pm. The next ESTech meeting will be February 26 and March 9 is the next Master Plan meeting at 7 pm. Law Enforcement – Chief Ken Ramage stated that January was a relatively good month as far as any problems. There were 204 traffic stops for the month of January. Old/New Business: Star River Walk Discussion – The Mayor reviewed the budget for the River Walk. (See attached). Administration costs will go towards keeping The Land Trust involved. The final funding from The Land Trust will pay for the cost of the bridge which is not included in the budget. Bell stated that he wants as much money in this budget as possible to go into signs and fencing. We can do the landscaping internally. Star Fire Lease Agreement – Chief Kevin Courtney stated that he has looked at the lease and it has been taken to the Fire Commission. The Fire Department is currently working on the grant money for their new station. The Commission would like to get through that process before moving forward with the lease with the City. The changes Chief Courtney found will be given to the City Clerk. 1 Definitions & Matrix Additions – Discussion was held on the Council getting their matrix done and sent into City Hall. The definition needs to be added for laboratory – medical/dental.. Reports: Staff – No reports were given. Council – Smith (see report) McDaniel stated that she attended the open house for the new EMS Station. Erlebach stated that they held their first Parks & Rec. meeting, they had a great turnout; about ten men showed up, they are encouraging women to join. The next meeting will be February 23 at 7 pm. The P&R Committee will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month. They would like to have input from the City regarding priorities. Bell stated that there will be a workshop tomorrow for Valley Ride. Mayor – The Mayor discussed legislative items regarding bonding for improvement districts and highway districts. There will be more information forth coming, but these are major items upcoming. July 10th will be the City Celebration. The Elementary School is working on a name for the event. Bell asked about the Council retreat. The Mayor asked Council to send information to Ward regarding items they would like to discuss. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _______________________ ________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 2