City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting August 16, 2016 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on August 16, 2016 at the Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho. Mayor Chad Bell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilmen David Hershey, Richard Lockett, Trevor Chadwick and Kevin Nielsen were all present. Approval of the Agenda: Lockett moved to approve the agenda, Hershey seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Lockett moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, July 19 and August 2, 2016, Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for: Waitley Park Subdivision and the Fallbrook Subdivision, removing the Parkstone Subdivision Final Plat, Chadwick seconded the motion. Nielsen asked why the Parkstone Final Plat is being removed. The Mayor stated that there are some flood plain issues with it. All ayes: motion carried. Public Input: Michael Keyes, 238 Long Bay Way, Star, Idaho, congratulated the Chiefs. Keyes asked if Council could summarize the Findings of Facts regarding the two applications. The Mayor stated that these are all the required findings of the meetings and a copy could be furnished to the public if they want. Old/New Business: Approval of Ordinance No. 256, the 2016-2017 Appropriations Ordinance - The Mayor asked if there were any questions, hearing none he entertained a motion. Chadwick 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 that Ordinance No. 256 be considered after reading once by title only, Lockett seconded the motion. Roll Call: Hershey, Lockett, Chadwick and Nielsen – all ayes: motion carried. Chadwick moved to approve Ordinance No. 256, an Ordinance, to be termed the Annual Appropriations Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2016, and ending on September 30, 2017, appropriating sums of money in the aggregate amount of $4,251,036.00 to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Star for said fiscal year; specifying the object and purposes for which such appropriations are made and the amount appropriated for each object and purpose; authorizing the certification to the County Commissioners of Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho, the amount of $954,761.00 property taxes to be levied and assessed upon the taxable property in the City; providing for the filing of a copy of this Ordinance with the office of the Idaho Secretary of State as provided by law; providing for publication; and providing an effective date, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 1 The Mayor stated that the City’s levy went down with the new budget. Approval of Resolution 2016-06 Auditor’s Agreement – Chadwick moved to approve Resolution 2016-06, a Resolution of the City of Star, Idaho approving the proposal of Millington Zwygart CPAs, PLLC, of Caldwell, Idaho, to provide auditing services to the City of Star for the fiscal year which ends on September 30, 2016; authorizing the Mayor to execute such approval on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Reports: Staff – Chief Vogt stated he had nothing to report, but is very excited to be here. Ward stated that they are sending out a lot of weed abatement letters. Council – Hershey stated he will not be at the next Council meeting. He thanked Ward for all the notes. Lockett had nothing to report. Chadwick had nothing to report. Nielsen stated the EDC continues to meet on a regular basis, planning a strategy. They continue to work on the Comprehensive Plan and Central Business District. He suggested having an open house with both the Council and EDC presenting ideas. Mayor – The Mayor stated we are moving on the skate park, the contractors are at work now. The bike track will see progress in the next couple weeks. Council will hold a workshop on the 30th. The Mayor stated that Todd, our Maintenance Supervisor, handed in his two week resignation. We are replacing him with a new Maintenance Manager. The Mayor formally offered the job to Bob Little and he accepted. Todd’s last day will be August 26th. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm. PRESENTATION: The Mayor presented Chief John Laraway with a plaque of appreciation for his years of service as Chief of Police for Star. The Mayor stated that it has been an absolute pleasure to have John as Chief and an asset to the City. The Mayor always knew John was on the right side of the decisions and is always doing the things most beneficial to the community. He came from Kuna and he has worked in a lot of areas in Ada County. Laraway stated that it was hard to walk away from this job. You just know the town, this is a good community and the foundation is solid. It was easier for him to be Chief here. He takes pride that it was service first. Laraway stated that Chief Vogt is of the same mind set. Laraway thanked Mayor and Council and everyone for their support. This City government is very strong. He stated there were not enough words to thank Ward for all her support and help. The Mayor introduced Chief Jake Vogt and stated we are very lucky to have the Chiefs we have. When Chief Ramage left, he said you need John Laraway, we have the same situation with Chief Vogt. He’s been with Ada County for a long time. When we searched for a new Chief – one name 2 came up and that name was Jake Vogt, he has the same integrity and philosophy. The Mayor welcomed Chief Vogt and let him know we will support him fully. Approved: __________________________ Respectfully submitted: Charlten Bell, Mayor ____________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk 3