City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 2010 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on August 17, 2010. The pre- Council meeting began at 6:30 pm in Executive Session. The Mayor opened the Executive Session under Idaho State Statutes 67-2345 (1)(c) Real Property. The Executive Session was closed. The regular meeting of the Star City Council began at 7:00 pm. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilpersons Tammy McDaniel, Gary Smith and Chad Bell were present. Councilman Tom Erlebach was absent. Approval of the Agenda: Bell moved to approve the agenda, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2010: McDaniel moved to approve the minutes of August 3, 2010, Bell seconded the motion. Smith noted that he looked and it was hard to read the sign in front of City Hall. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to take care of it. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Law Enforcement Report – Chief Ken Ramage stated that the July report is almost identical to June’s report. The calls for service were up just a little. No felonies were reported for the month of July 2010. Committee Reports – Ray Stokes, Economic Development Committee Chair, stated that they held an EDC meeting last week. The Master Plan was discussed and it is moving along. They need Bell to ask the Boy Scouts to take over the River Walk project. The poison ivy needs sprayed again at the River Walk. Stokes would like the plans to move forward on Main Street regarding the sidewalks. There is money out there to get the engineering and right-of-ways purchased. Stokes would like to get plans to the property owners on South Main Street as soon as possible. The EDC Committee has suggested changes to the web site. Stokes has given the suggestions to the City Clerk to pass onto the Council. The information has been given to the Council and Mayor. The Mayor questioned the comments about emails not being answered and stated the emails go directly to the City Clerk and if needed, they get forwarded to him. The Mayor asked that anyone not having their email answered to please contact himself or the City Clerk. Public Input – Steven Green, acting Chamber Director, asked Council for the use of the room upstairs for a Chamber office and meeting room. 1 Old/New Business: Master Plan Update – Delta James, SAGE Community Planning – James stated they have held three meetings and will hold one more meeting in September. The information tonight is to bring the Council up to speed on the project. James gave out a handout. (See attached) One of the things left to be done is the condition of the buildings and parking areas of the downtown area. Justin Walker, Keller Associates – Walker talked about options for road sections, streetscape options and applications. The community wants a safe, walk able community and they want to separate bikes, pedestrians and vehicles. The Mayor stated that at the next Council meeting, the State Road experts will give us updates on State Highways. Maybe we should invite the S. Main Street residents back to a formal meeting on September 21st. It can now be tied into the Master Plan as far as grants. The fourteenth of September will be the next Master Plan meeting. Reports: Staff – Nothing to report. Council – Smith stated the Chamber Steering Committee has a new board. The Chamber is planning a September 16th Chamber and EDC membership drive at Jeannie Nails. Smith attended two BCA meetings where they discussed impact fees and code changes. BVEP named a new director, Mr. Clouse. Bell stated that the Eagle Scouts looking for projects had found other projects, but he will find a couple more for the fence at the River Walk. Bell has a VRT meeting tomorrow. Mayor – The Chamber of Commerce restart is off to a good beginning. Allied Waste is ready to get the recycling done. Rachelle Klein stated there are discounts for seniors. Mid October or November will get going on the recycling. The Mayor discussed the impact fees and BCA. The walk bridge is set at Star River Walk and Blake Trailers did a great job. Sign proposals are being worked on. The ribbon cutting for the River Walk won’t happen until this Spring. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, McDaniel seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ______________________ _____________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 2 3