City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2013 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 5, 2013 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, Tammy McDaniel and Chad Bell were all present. Agenda: Bell moved to approve the Agenda, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: McDaniel moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Claims Against the City for January and February 2013; Regular Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2013; Special Minutes of January 28, 2013 and a Time Extension Request for Roseland Subdivision – Phase 1, Smith seconded the motion; McDaniel amend her motion to include the Claims Addendum to the Consent Agenda, Smith amended his second. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Law Enforcement Report – Chief John Laraway gave a quick review of the year-end report for 2012. (See attached) We will be getting another Tahoe in a couple months, which we will then have traded out all the Crown Vic cars. The Chief stated that the crime rate numbers rose in Star due to slashing tires and broken windows; each incident is counted separately. Star is having an increased presence with Ada County Detectives. The response times are at about three minutes and 53 seconds in Star. We have had 38 DUI’s and zero related crash incidents. The Chief stated that he is working with the Secret Service and local businesses on training to look for fraud and security. Public Input: Terry Malarkey, 23418 N. Blessinger, Star, Idaho, stated that he is working on the Western Heritage Dog Trials for Star. The event will be held on March 23rd & 24th, at Larry Knapp’s new ranch. The competitors will be staying at the Knapp ranch. These are the top dogs and their handlers will be working the dogs while on horseback. Malarkey would like the support of the City of Star. They do have sponsors both locally and outside the area. Malarkey stated that he is asking for a $500 sponsorship from the City of Star. This is a national sanctioned even and this is the first event here in the Treasure Valley. The Mayor asked Malarkey how soon he needed the decision and money. Malarkey would like to have an answer at the next Council meeting. Malarkey would like the Open Trials to be the event sponsored by the City. This event is free to the public. Old/New Business: Star Lions Club/Dugout Discussion - Joe Jarra, Star Lions Club member, stated that he was before the Council to request the Lions Club be able to sell banners for the outfield fences at the Hunters Creek. Their proposal for the money; 50% to go to their scholarship fund and 50% go to fund other projects. The 50% to the scholarship fund would be the Lions Club scholarship fund, not the City’s. They will charge $199 for the banners and then businesses will be charged $100 for each renewal year. 1 The Mayor stated we would need a contract. The original project was that these funds would provide funding for the dugouts. Bell stated he thought it was a good idea, but we need a contract between the groups. Bell moved to have an agreement drawn up between the City and Lions Club, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Resolution No. 2013-03 Renewal of Waste Management Contract - The Mayor asked Rachele Klein to speak to the contract. Klein stated that they have been working on items that were discussed at the previous meeting. The commercial dumpsters have been changed to front load containers including the City’s. Glass recycling from Boise has also been approved. The City wide clean-up will be held the first week of May. The City still does not require 100% participation in the waste program. All of the waste trucks are now running on natural gas. Bell moved to approve Resolution 2013-03, the Waste Franchise Renewal, a Resolution of the City of Star, Idaho, approving the renewal of the contract by and between Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, DBA Republic Services of Idaho and the City of Star, Idaho to provide waste services for the City; providing for contract terms, additional services, and pricing; authorizing the Mayor to execute such approval on behalf of the City; and providing for an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, and Bell – all ayes: motion carried. Star Fire Department Discussion/Decision - The Mayor reviewed the Star Fire District with a power point presentation. (See Attached) The City will need to open this year’s budget to purchase the assets and operating room prior to the end of the fiscal year. We’ve set April 1 as a tentative budget hearing date. The Mayor stated that we need a motion to confirm the Mayor’s authority to negotiate a Joint Powers Agreement and Asset Purchase Agreement with the Star Fire Department for Council’s approval. Erlebach asked if we were taking ownership of the property at Hwy 16. The Mayor stated that as it sits now, the City would purchase the Star parcel only. Smith asked if the $200,000 would be applied to the debt and at what point would we have the numbers for the bottom line. The Mayor stated we would have a draft budget by mid next week. McDaniel asked if we have confirmed through reviewing the union contract if it is feasible. The Mayor stated that they have been reviewed and feasible, with regards to wages, benefits and financial numbers. Smith stated that there are three fire engines, what are the operational requirement standards. The Mayor stated that they will be manned with four employees each. Smith asked if the Fire Commissioners are still on board with this move. The Mayor stated that they were all still on board. Erlebach asked if the fireman work three days and get four days off. The Mayor stated that they work two days and get three days off. There is a rotation every 48 hours. The Mayor opened the floor to the public for questions. The Mayor and Council answered questions regarding the general process of going through a Joint Powers Agreement with the Star Fire Department and what it would mean to both entities. The assets of the Fire District, the Joint Powers Agreement with the Eagle Fire District and level of service were all discussed. 2 The Mayor stated that we needed a motion to move forward with the process. Bell moved to confirm having the Mayor move forward with a Joint Powers Agreement and asset purchase with the Star Fire Department, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: Erlebach, Smith, McDaniel, Bell – all aye: motion carried. Reports: Council – Erlebach stated that West Valley Little League will be working on the fields at Hunters Creek this weekend. Smith had nothing to report. McDaniel stated she believed the workshop was a constructive meeting. Bell stated that he has a boy scout working on his Eagle Project which includes the dugouts and covers/benches for Hunters Creek; he may be coming to the City for money. Mayor – The Mayor stated that the Fire conversation has been dominating his time. The Home Town Celebration will be held on the 4th of July this year. The Mayor stated that they are still working on partnerships with other soccer groups. At the Council workshop, Council decided to build a multisport building along with other improvements. The Mayor stated that there was a great meeting with the school, St. Lukes and the City, it involved getting people healthy. The school wants to build a school track and it will be built this summer. The City is going wireless and will be making that transition soon. Another school partnership regarding making the elementary school safer will involve some simple measures. We are looking into affordable boosters for cell phones in the brick building. The Mayor stated that the City has purchased the property behind the fire station (88 S. Knox Street) for $52,000. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm. APPROVED: ____________________________ ATTEST: Nathan Mitchell, Mayor _________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 3