City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2012 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on September 4, 2012 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 Tom Erlebach, Gary Smith and Chad Bell were present. Councilwoman Tammy McDaniel was absent. Approval of the Agenda: Bell moved to approve the Agenda, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Bell moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Claims Against the City for August 2012 and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2012, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input/Presentations: Public Input Mary Kolsky, 809 Main Street, Star, Idaho, stated there were problems down at the park area with regard to parking; everyone is parking on Main Street. It needs to be addressed as it is a safety hazard. The Mayor explained that the Police Department has increased patrols at the River Park. Jeannie Nail, 1011 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho wants to discuss the crossing light at Main Street. She really feels it needs to be looked into. Police Chief Laraway stated that on August 22nd the police did a sting with officers walking back and forth on that crosswalk; they wrote four tickets in 50 minutes. The Chief stated that officers would get halfway across the crosswalk and people would drive on by. The offenders stated that they didn’t see the officers. Smith asked that Denise Templeton’s letter be read into the record. The Mayor read Denise Templeton’s letter into the record. (see attached) Public Hearings: Burrus Conditional Use Permit – Mayor Mitchell reviewed the process for the public hearing, explaining the order in which the hearing would proceed. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Applicant - Ling Burrus, 11475 W. 1st Street, Star, Idaho, stated that she and her husband are planning to build a garage behind an existing house, address 11475 W. First Street, and they want to add a guest quarters to it. 1 Erlebach asked about the address at Glen Aspen. Burrus stated that it is their business address; the guest quarters are for her father-in-law. The Mayor read the definition of Guest House (Granny Flat/Mother-In-Law Quarters). Erlebach asked about the Highway District’s letter and what the conditions were. The Mayor stated that there were no conditions. Public Input - No public chose to speak. Council - Council did not have any questions. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed and Council moved into deliberations. Bell stated that the application looks complete, it meets the code and all agencies responded positively. Bell moved to approve File #CU-12-01, the Burrus Conditional Use Permit Application, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Ross Conditional Use Permit - The Mayor reviewed the procedures for the public hearing and explained that the Conditional Use was for an accessory use at 960 S. Main Street. The Mayor asked Council if they had any exparte contact; hearing none the public hearing was opened. Dave Yorgason, Tall Timber Consulting, 14254 W. Battenberg Drive, Boise, Idaho, stated that he was before the Council representing Mark & Melody Ross and the Brave Girls Club. The Brave Girls Club is an organization with a business office located in Nampa, Idaho. Women from all over the United States come to the retreats. The Club is to uplift women. Currently, the club is 30,000 strong. They are holding retreats in McCall for about four days with classes and arts and crafts; they would now like to hold them in Star. The Ross’s live at 960 S. Main and would like to hold the retreats there. It is a very light use and no guests would stay overnight, they would be bused to a hotel. Yorgason stated that he has worked with staff and approves the staff report with the conditions listed. Council - Smith asked about the ages of the women. Yorgason stated that they are middle aged women. Smith asked why the Ross’s want to hold the retreats here. Yorgason stated that the place is beautiful down by the river. Erlebach asked about the Central District Health letter. Yorgason stated that he is aware of the letter. Erlebach asked about the traffic to and from the River Walk for this group from the property. There is a sign up and we have increased Police patrols. Yorgason stated that they would do what they can to make everyone follow the rules. Erlebach stated that if a gate has to be put up accessing the River Walk; he wants it to be the property owner’s responsibility. Smith asked how long this has been around. Yorgason stated it has been operating for three years. 2 Staff – Ward stated that one additional letter had been received from Central District Health stating that if the Applicants property was not on public services with regard to septic, it would not be approved. Ward stated that the property does have City services. The Mayor stated that it was on city sewer, but not water. Public - Melody Ross, 960 S. Main Street, Star, Idaho, stated that they do plan on moving the business end of the club to Star eventually. They want to keep their property beautiful and they love the park. They have been in Star for a long time. Mary Kolsky, 809 S. Main Street, Star, Idaho, explained that at one time there use to be a slaughter house on the Ross’s property and they would dump the unused parts in the river. Kolsky believes that Star needs good clean industry and we should support this 100%. Heidi Prigge, 208 S. Main Street, Star, Idaho stated the Ross’s have been leasing the property, they have done a great job and they are an asset to the community. The only thing Prigge wants is for the conditional use to stay with the Ross’s and not the property. She hopes the Council approves the application. The applicant had no rebuttal. The Mayor stated that on the public sign-up sheet there were eleven people in support of the application. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Smith stated that based on the support and application, this is a perfect location. We’ve all worked hard for the River Walk. He doesn’t know about this organization and thought about a one year approval. Smith moved to approve File #CU-12-04 with the recommended 14 conditions of approval for the life of the use, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Old/New Business: Transportation Improvement Program Review – The Mayor stated that this is for updating the TIP. Smith stated that Pinewood Lakes HOA has spoken to Ada County about a streetlight. They approved it, but then realized that Pinewood is in the City limits. They would like to have a streetlight at the entrance to the subdivision. Bell stated that we dropped the ball and Pinewood should have been made to put up decorative streetlights. The Mayor stated that if we put it on this list no one will pay for it. The street light costs about $3-$6,000. The Mayor stated that the City would be happy to cost share with Pinewood Lakes HOA. The Mayor stated that if there is a pole there the City would take care of it. Smith stated that they would also like to talk to ACHD about a deceleration lane going into Pinewood Lakes. The Mayor stated that it would be an Idaho Transportation Department project. 2012 TIP PROJECTS IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 3  1. State Hwy 44: construct a deceleration turn lane at the intersection of State Hwy 44 and Plummer Road 2. State HWY 16 Extension – South Chinden to I-84 3. State HWY 44: Construct and develop to four lanes to Star City limits (East) including curbs, gutters, and sidewalks 4. State HWY 44: Construct and develop to four lanes to Star city limits (West) from East side of Rockbridge Subdivision, including curbs, gutters, and sidewalks 5. Deceleration lane into Pinewood Lakes (from State Street to Highbrook) ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT 1. South Star Road: Develop street with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and landscape from State Street to bridge 2. South Main Street: Develop with curbs gutters, and sidewalks 3. State Hwy 44 – CBD – Develop/construct/widen sidewalks, curbs, gutters in the Central Business District on the north and south side of State Hwy 44 4. State HWY 44: Replace flashing light on Hwy 44 at Main Street with “HAWK” light 5. Plummer Road: Installation of sidewalk at ditch crossing between Steven Springs and Streamview Subdivisions 6. Main Street north and Frost Street to Star install sidewalks CAPITAL PROJECTS – ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT 1. Munger Road: Develop and classify as Collector Road. Develop with curbs, gutters, sidewalks from West Floating Feather Road to Hwy 44 (W. State Street) 2. Floating Feather Road: Develop and classify a Collector Road. Develop with curbs, gutters, sidewalks from CanAda Road (West) to Hwy 16 (East) – Floating Feather re- alignment East of Hwy 16 3. Floating Feather Road: Develop and classify an arterial to Hunters Creek Sports Complex 4. Construct and develop road with curbs, gutters, sidewalks East from Main Street, South of LDS Church, as part of future subdivision development Bell moved to approve the new 2012 TIP projects, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. HAWK Light Discussion – The Mayor stated that we have discussed this previously. The cost estimate to replace the existing light is $4800. The Idaho Transportation Department needs a letter approving this and a check and it will be put up. Bell stated that he knows there is an issue, but he struggles with how much money does the City have to spend; people run the red lights all the time. Bell wants to know how much does the City govern people? Smith stated that he believes with the testimony we’ve heard, if we put the light in then we’ve taken the steps. Smith believes we take every possible step and he believes we need to put the light in. 4 Smith moved to spend the money required to install the “HAWK” light at Main Street. There was no second to the motion; the motion died. Bell doesn’t think we are making an informed decision. Erlebach stated he didn’t know if the light will help. The Mayor stated that we spent a lot of money on the light that’s currently there. Police Chief Laraway does not believe it will help to change it. Smith believes we should spend the money; $4800 is minimal. Bell stated that it is not about the money, the light is cheap. Bell is just not there with regard to installing a new light. The Mayor suggested that we wait for Councilwoman McDaniel to be included in the conversation. The Chief will get some data on other HAWK light sites. Bell moved to table this discussion to the next meeting, Smith seconded the motion: Bell, Smith - aye: Erlebach – nay: motion carried. Ordinance #224 2012-2013 Appropriations - The Mayor stated that this Appropriations Ordinance is the approval for the 2012-2013 Budget. Smith 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. 224 be considered after reading once by title only, Bell seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No. 224, an Ordinance, to be termed the Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2012, and ending on September 30,2013, appropriating sums of money in the aggregate amount of $1,412,360.00 to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Star for said fiscal year; specifying the object and purposes for which such appropriations are made and the amount appropriated from each object and purpose; authorizing the certification to the County Commissioners of Ada & Canyon Counties, Idaho, the amount of $811,859.00 property taxes to be levied and assessed upon the taxable property in the City; providing for the filing of a copy of this Ordinance with the office of the Idaho Secretary of State as provided by law; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, Bell – all ayes: motion carried. Reports: Staff - Police Chief had nothing to report. City Clerk – Ward stated that she and the Deputy Clerk, Kathleen Hutton, will be at the Clerks Conference and will not be here for the next regular meeting. Legal Counsel had nothing to report. 5 Council – Erlebach stated that he has a Scout who will be helping with stairs for the incline at the River Walk. The Mayor has a Scout that wants to rebuild the stage. Bell has two more Scouts looking for projects. Erlebach stated someone has staked out dugouts at Hunters Creek. The Mayor stated that our Engineer is staking things out. By the end of this week we will go out to bid for all the dugouts, backstops, etc. We will give everyone about ten days to get bids in. Erlebach stated that he and Ray Stokes will fix the wires to the clock at Hunter’s Creek. The Mayor has changed the watering at Hunter’s Creek. We are going to let it dry up some and chase the dry spots. Smith thanked the Mayor for the town hall meeting on the budget. There were a lot of good comments. Smith attended the Star Community Council; 40 school supply boxes were provided. Smith stated he attended the Governor’s lunch with the Boise Chamber. Smith is working with IGem, a new organization to bring business to Idaho. Smith stated Maverik is getting involved with the community. Bell stated he attended a Valley Regional Transit meeting. They have not hired an operations officer yet. If anyone has any ideas for Scout projects please let him know. Mayor – The Mayor stated there is work to do on the River Walk. The tractor mower is broken. Hunters Creek is being worked on. The Mayor has had conversations with West Valley Little League. The Mayor asked Legal Counsel to write a letter to the school district regarding the park in Pavilion Commons. Brown suggested that he call their legal counsel first. The Mayor announced the Star Outreach fundraiser will be held on September 14th. Adjourn: Erlebach moved to adjourn the meeting, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm. Approved: _________________________ Respectfully submitted: Nathan Mitchell, Mayor ____________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 6