City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on October 21, 2014 at the Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho. The regular meeting began with an Executive Session at 6:30 pm. Executive Session 67-2345 (1)(b) To consider evaluation of Public Officer Councilman Erlebach moved to go into Executive Session 67-2345(1)(b) , McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The Executive Session concluded and the regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Council President Bell. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council members McDaniel, Lockett, Erlebach and Bell were all present; the Mayor was not in attendance as he was running late. Approval of the Agenda: McDaniel moved to approve the agenda, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: McDaniel moved to amend the Consent Agenda adding the Hunters Creek Change Order and approving the regular minutes of October 7, 2014 and the Council Workshop minutes of September 26, 2014, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: The Land Trust Presentation – Council President Bell stated that The Land Trust Presentation has been cancelled for tonight and will happen at a later date. Public Input - Richard Girard, 675 N. Ramey Creek, Star, Idaho, stated that he lives in the Streamview Subdivision and is concerned about the speed limit on State Street. There use to be a speed limit deceleration from 55 to 45 and then 35 mph and somehow the 45 mph speed limit sign has been removed. For safety purposes he would like to have the sign back. Council President Bell stated that the Council will discuss this and will see why the change was made. There will be a signal light at Plummer at a certain point. Mayor Mitchell arrived. Old/New Business: Clydesdale Ranch Preliminary Plat – The Mayor stated that this application has been tabled to November 18, 2014. Resolution 14-09 Valley Regional Transit Agreement – Discussion was held regarding the cost and the value of this. The total agreement is for $7,963.00. Council does not have a problem paying for this, but want to talk about it prior to next year’s budget. 1 McDaniel moved to approve Resolution 14-09 a Resolution of the City of Star, Idaho approving the 2015 cooperative agreement between the City of Star and Valley Regional Transit for annual dues and a service contribution; providing for fees; authorizing the Mayor to execute such approval on behalf of the City, and providing an effective date, Bell seconded the motion. McDaniel, Lockett, Bell – all aye: Erlebach – nay: motion carried. Reports: Staff – No comments were given. Council – Lockett attended the chamber meeting. Erlebach asked the Chief to have all the patrol cars moved over to the new parking lot so we can clean the flower beds at the back fence. Mayor – The Mayor asked to have a letter sent to the Idaho Transportation Department regarding the speed sign on State Street. Adjournment: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm. Approved: ___________________________ Respectfully submitted: Nathan Mitchell, Mayor _________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 2