City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2013 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was called to order 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. Max Ross led the Pledge. Roll Call: Councilpersons Tom Erlebach, Gary Smith and Tammy McDaniel were present. Councilman Chad Bell was absent. Approval of the Agenda: Erlebach moved to approve the Agenda, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: McDaniel moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Claims Against the City for December 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2012 and a Time Extension request for Heron River (Parkstone Subdivision), Phase #5, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentation/Public Input: BSU Economic Impacts of Baseball Tournaments Presentation: Dr. Don Holley, Professor of Economics stated they were there to review the Economic Impact of a Sport Facility in Star. Dr. Holley introduced Galo Albor and Albor reviewed the power point presentation. (See attachment) Public Input – Steve Reinhart, 193 N. Plummer, Star, stated he was finding it difficult to find anyone to discuss getting involved in the City regarding volunteer opportunities. He looked at volunteering at the Star Fire Department; Eagle said they would call him in August. A lot of phone calls weren’t returned from the Fire Department. He would like to talk with anyone about community involvement. The City website is not updated. Jeannie Nail, 1011 S. Star Road, Star, stated she was approached about suggestions regarding needs in Star. Nail read an article regarding lanes of traffic. She suggested doing angled parking on State Street. Down the road, it could be metered parking. Nail stated that the angle parking might be more comfortable for more people to park. The Mayor stated that angle parking would not provide any more room for parking. Nail suggested a parking garage. Public Hearing: Resolution No. 2013-01 Amended Fee Schedule – McDaniel moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-01, a Resolution of the City of Star, Idaho adopting, amending and revoking fees for the Mechanical, Building, Recreation, Vendor, and Covered Load Fee Schedules, Adopting a refund 1 policy for the City of Star and providing an effective date, Smith seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel all aye: motion carried. Resolution No. 2013-02 Declaration of Surplus Property – Erlebach moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-02, a Resolution of the City of Star, Idaho relating to surplus personal property; declaring certain personal property of the City to be surplus; authorizing and directing the disposal of the surplus property; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel – all aye: motion carried Ordinance No. 228 Amended Impact Fee Schedule – The Mayor reviewed the City process of developing impact fees. McDaniel moved that pursuant to Idaho Code 50-902 the rule requiring an Ordinance be read on three different days, with one reading to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 228 be considered after reading once by title only, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel – aye: motion carried. McDaniel moved to approve Ordinance No. 228, an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, amending Ordinance No. 150 the Impact Fee Ordinance, Section 12E, Methodology of Impact Fee Calculations as provided by Title 67-8201 of the Idaho Code, and providing for an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel – all aye: motion carried. Reports: Council – Erlebach stated he had nothing to report, but thanked whoever shoveled the sidewalks in town. Smith stated he attended the joint Chamber breakfast; the District 14 meeting – the discussion was around education and health care; he attended the State of State address; he attended the Boise Chamber meeting; he attended the Senior Citizens Christmas Party and asked the Chamber for suggestions on community projects. The Star Lions asked about baseball dugouts and if they still need to raise money. McDaniel stated she had nothing to report. Mayor – The Mayor asked the Council and audience for any suggestions on projects in the City. Council will be at a planning retreat on February 22/23 to plan for the next few years. The Mayor stated that a report from Kim Ingraham was included in the packet. A survey was sent out in November and we only received four returned surveys. The Mayor reviewed the financials. The City has issued 58 building permits this year (October to present). 2 The Mayor discussed the personal property discussion that is going on at the Legislative level right now. If this revenue would be taken away, the effect on the City would be $27,000 or about 2%. Adjournment: The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: ______________________________ Nathan Mitchell, Mayor ________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 3