City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes October 7, 2014 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on October 7, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Tammy McDaniel, Richard Lockett, Tom Erlebach and Chad Bell were present. Approval of the Agenda: Erlebach moved to approve the agenda, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: McDaniel moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2014, Claims Against the City for October 2014, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for McLeod Property, Rockport Final Plat, Lobo Creek Final Plat, Phase 2, and Emergency Minutes for September 23, 2014, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Law Enforcement - Chief John Laraway stated that we have lost officer Dagan Fluke to the South County Department. The Chief introduced Deputy Jacob Breckon and Detective Marc Bowman. The Chief reviewed some of the things happening; burglaries are down and health and welfare checks are on- going. The department is working closely with the school. The Chief talked about the Trauma Intervention Program, Ada County will be paying for it this year. The Chief will bring a copy of the TIP program to the Council once it is finalized. Regarding monthly reports, society crimes are climbing in Star, which really means dealing with drugs. It is the main crime here and we’ve had 17 cases since January, but we also have a 90% solve rate. Officers are moving into the neighborhoods more instead of the focus on State Street. Public Input: No public input was given. Chad Bromton asked about the ownership of the old motel and the fact that it is an eyesore. The Mayor stated that the City mows the property, but the property went into foreclosure and now a bank owns it. Old/New Business: Ordinance No. 241 McLeod Property Annexation and Zoning – The Mayor stated that this is the 40 acres west of the Claymont/Yellowstone subdivision that is being approved for annexation and zoning of Residential (R-2). McDaniel moved that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50-502, 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. 241 be considered after reading once by title only, Bell seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Lockett, Elrebach and Bell – all aye: motion carried. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No 241, an Ordinance annexing to the City of Star certain real property located in the unincorporated area of Ada County, Idaho, and contiguous to the City of Star, 1 establishing the zoning classification of the annexed property as Residential (R-2) of approximately 41 acres; directing that certified copies of this Ordinance be filed as provided by law; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date, Lockett seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Lockett, Erlebach and Bell – all aye: motion carried. Reports: Staff: Cliff Brown, City Attorney, stated that the school district and Don Newell have reached an agreement regarding the property at Roselands Subdivision; it will be presented at the next meeting. Council: McDaniel stated that she attended the Council workshop and found it to be very constructive. Lockett stated that he also attended the workshop. He has been working with ITD and the hole in front of Estrella has finally been fixed. Lockett stated that everything is quiet at the Fire Department. Erlebach asked if we could get Star on the directional signs coming into Star. Mayor – The Mayor stated that Hunters Creek is a couple weeks away from paving, the grass is growing, and we have evergreens to be planted for buffers for the neighbors. We awarded the bid for the restroom and concession stand; this will complete phase 2. The southeastern part of the park will be another phase for a maintenance facility and then the northwestern part of the park is designated for the skate park. In 2013-14 we issued 203 building permits. The Mayor has numbers for providing a boat ramp at the property line to the west at River Walk. The Mayor will have that proposal at one of the next few meetings. The Mayor stated that we will have final budget numbers in about 30 days. Adjournment: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:55 pm. Approved: ___________________________ Respectfully submitted: Nathan Mitchell, Mayor _____________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 2