City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes January 7, 2020 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on January 7, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street in Star, Idaho. Mayor Chad Bell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilmen David Hershey, Michael Keyes, Trevor Chadwick, and Kevin Nielsen were present. Approval of the Agenda: Chadwick moved to approve the agenda, Hershey seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Chadwick moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Special Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 with a change on page one at the bottom the number 15,00 people should read 15,000 people, Regular Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2019, Claims Against the City for December 2019, Resignation of Mike Olson from the Beautification /Community Relations Committee, Keyes seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Swearing in of Mayor: Mayor Bell had Trevor Chadwick place his hand on his family bible, raise his right hand and administered the Oath of Office for Mayor of the City of Star. Presentation by Mayor Chadwick: Mayor Chadwick presented a plaque and card to Mayor Bell and thanked him for his eighteen years of service to the City. Bell served as Councilman from 2002 through 2016 and as Mayor from 2016 through 2020. He served Star through two growth cycles and a recession, always working to leave Star in a better place. Mayor Chadwick also presented a plaque to his wife, Reba Bell, for her support of Mayor Bell for eighteen years. She has been a patriarch in Star for many years as an educator at Star Elementary, a church pillar and with her family. Swearing in of Council Persons: Mayor Chadwick asked Kevin Nielsen to raise his right hand and administered the Oath of Office for City Council for the City of Star. Mayor Chadwick asked Jennifer Salmonsen to place her hand on the bible her husband held, raise her right hand and administered the Oath of Office for City Council for the City of Star. Old/New Business: Election of Council President – Nielsen thanked Mayor Bell for his service and stated it had been an honor to serve with him and to be his friend. Nielsen moved to nominate David Hershey as Council President, Salmonsen seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Authorization for Mayor Chadwick and Treasurer Ward to sign checks – Nielsen moved to approve authorization for Mayor Chadwick and Treasurer Ward to sign checks, Keyes seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. MINUTES 1-15-19 1 Reports: Staff - Nickel stated the Mayor and Council have Chapters 1-8 of the Code to review and asked they have comments back to him by Friday. Council – Hershey stated he wanted to personally thank Mayor Bell and his wife, Reba, for their service to the City. Keyes thanked Mayor Bell and his wife, Reba, for their dedication and service for many years. Salmonsen thanked Mayor Bell for his service and is honored to be able to serve for the next four years. Nielsen stated he had worked with Salmonsen on the Economic Development Committee and was looking forward to serving with Salmonsen in the next four years. Mayor – Mayor Chadwick invited everyone to stay afterwards for a reception and an opportunity to thank Mayor Bell. Chadwick thanked his family and everyone for supporting him while he ran for this office. He stated he is honored to serve the City as Mayor for the next four years. Adjournment: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm. with reception following. Approved: Respectfully submitted: _______________________ Trevor Chadwick, Mayor ______________________________ Kathleen Hutton, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES 1-15-19 2