City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes March 20, 2012 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 20, 2012 at the Star City Hall. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Tom Erlebach, Gary Smith and Tammy McDaniel were present; Councilman Chad Bell was absent. Approval of the Agenda: McDaniel moved to add 6E - the proposal from Christopherson for the website, Erlebach seconded the motion. Consent Agenda: McDaniel moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Claims Against the City for February 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2012 and the Girl Scout Proclamation, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Law Enforcement Report – Chief Laraway – No report was given. Committee Reports – No committee reports were given. Public Input – Jeannie Nail, 1011 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho, asked if anyone had done anything regarding the Teen Canteen. The Mayor stated that teen activities were discussed at the retreat this weekend. Old/New Business: Funding for Flower Baskets – The committee was not in attendance. Erlebach discussed the cost of the baskets estimating the cost at $3-4,000 to water for a year. He suggested six on each side of the street in concrete containers, these would be cheaper. He also stated that maybe a business could sponsor them. Smith’s concern is when the business closes, there will be no one to water. Ulysses Mori suggested different types of flags instead of flowers. Smith moved to table the flower discussion until the next meeting April 2, McDaniel seconded the motion. Erlebach stated that we do have different flags. All aye: motion carried. Feasibility Study for the Hockey Rink – The Council consensus was that this will be discussed at a later time. Smith moved to table the study to the April 2 meeting, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Resolution No. 12-03 Retirement Program – McDaniel moved to approve Resolution 12-03, a Resolution of the City of Star, Idaho approving and adopting the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan as provided by Edward Jones; authorizing the Mayor to execute such approval on behalf of the City, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 1 Contract for Electrical Contractor Services – The Mayor stated our Electrical Inspector has retired as of March 1st and will work on an as needed basis until we have a new inspector. This is the contract for the new Electrical Inspector; terms are the same. McDaniel moved to have the Mayor sign the agreement for Electrical Inspector Services, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Web Contract – Dustin Christopherson – Smith reviewed his recommendations for the web updates. The Mayor reviewed the contract with Christopherson; the cost is between $2,700 and 3,600. Erlebach moved to approve Dustin Christopherson’s contract, not to exceed the amount of $3,600, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Reports: Council – Erlebach – Nothing to report. Smith – The Chamber is working on Gold Buckle event. McDaniel – Retreat went very well. Mayor – Council went to Cascade for Retreat. They didn’t make any decisions. Discussions were held on Park and Recreation. Capital projects include a skate park, splash park and the concrete/foundation for a hockey court. We are doing spring cleaning at City Hall. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: ___________________________ Nathan Mitchell, Mayor _________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 2