City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2012 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on December 18, 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, Tammy McDaniel and Chad Bell were all present. 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 November 2012, and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2012, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input/Presentations: Valley Regional Transit/COMPASS – Kelli Fairless, Valley Regional Transit, stated she and Walt Satterfield of COMPASS, were there to talk about a grant they received. Last summer they were awarded Veterans and Federal Transportation grant. They have formed a leadership group. They would like the City’s feedback on the presentation. Walt Satterfield is a Planner with COMPASS and showed the slideshow to the Council. We have about 45,700 Veterans in the area. Discussion was held regarding the presentation. Law Enforcement Report – Chief Laraway stated that last month there were five car burglaries and all five have been solved. They did some training with the bank and on fraud training. The Chamber has asked for similar training. The jail inmates will be here tomorrow for more clean- up. Highway 16 started some traffic studies regarding the Beacon Light/Floating Feather area due to accidents. Public Input: Jeannie Nail asked about the light at Main Street. The Mayor stated that it was discussed at the last meeting and the Council decided they would wait and see about installation after the road is restriped. Old/New Business: Park Regulation Discussion – The Mayor discussed the regulations of our parks. The Mayor discussed classifying the parks and/or having rules for specific parks. The Mayor asked Council to fill in the check boxes on the spreadsheet they were given and think about classifications or rules specific to each park. We can discuss this at the retreat. Council needs to get their list back in January. 1 Ordinance No. 225 Streetlights – Bell 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 Ordinance No. 225 be considered after reading once by title only, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No. 225 an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, amending Ordinance No. 148 Streetlights; providing for specifications for streetlight styles; material specifications; location of lights; streetlight spacing; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, Bell all aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 226 Plumbing Code - 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 Ordinance No. 226 be considered after reading once by title only, Smith seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No. 226, an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, amending Ordinance No. 14, the adoption of the Plumbing Code for the City of Star, adopted on August 12, 1998, and as later amended by Ordinance No. 49, adopted on December 5, 2000, adding inspection fees and charges; to provide for the correct Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Idaho; and providing for a correct number of copies to be retained in the office of the City Clerk, as adopted by the State; and providing for an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 227 Vendor, Solicitor and Temporary Merchant Permit – The Mayor stated that we have revised our old ordinance and added more Federal background checks for out-of-State applicants. Bell 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 Ordinance No. 225 be considered after reading once by title only, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Jeannie Nail suggested publishing this in the newspaper. McDaniel moved to approve Ordinance No. 227, an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho repealing Ordinance No. 136, the Vendor Solicitor, Merchant Permits, enacted on October 18, 2005, as amended by Ordinance No. 173 on February 6, 2007; providing for new requirements for Vendor, Solicitor and Temporary Merchant Permits; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Reports: Council - Erlebach congratulated the Chief on his one year anniversary with the City. Erlebach asked if or when we were going to get a Welcome sign. Erlebach asked about the leaves being raked at the River Walk. Bell stated that the Boy Scouts raked leaves as a project. Erlebach 2 asked the Mayor for plans for Hunters Creek, specifically the skate park area. The Mayor has the plans. Smith stated that he attended the Association of Idaho Cities Summit. The Boise Valley Chamber Legislative breakfast is at 7am tomorrow. Smith asked about the sidewalk in front of Heron River. The Mayor stated that a letter has been sent to the developer. Smith stated he missed the park workshop. The Mayor stated the school district is working on a school layout at the Roseland Park and will let us know. Smith talked with Idaho Power about streetlight. Ward stated that she was working with Idaho Power on the light and will have Blake Watson contact Smith. McDaniel stood in for the Mayor at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Bell stated that he has two Boy Scouts looking for projects. Bell stated that Santa will be at the bank on Thursday from 3 to 5 pm. Mayor – The Mayor confirmed the Council retreat for February 22 & 23. It will be the same schedule as last year. Agenda items need to be given to Cathy. The Mayor wants to come away with a five year Capital Projects plan. City Hall will be closed on the 24th of December. The Mayor is investigating going paperless for the Council packets. The new flag at Hunters Creek is ripped. The Mayor talked about the de-annexation of Canyon County; the cost estimate to de- annex will be around $5,000 and that does not include any publishing costs. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ Nathan Mitchell, Mayor ______________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 3