City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingStar, ID · March 16, 2021
Minutes
STAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on Tuesday, March 1, 2021 at Star City Hall, 10769 W.
State Street in Star, Idaho. Mayor Trevor Chadwick called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and all stood for the
Pledge of Allegiance.
2. INVOCATION: Conner Southertop, Eagle Christian Church
3. ROLL CALL:
Council Present: David Hershey, Michael Keyes, Jennifer Salmonsen, Kevin Nielsen. Council Absent: None
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Chadwick removed Item 9C, Paint Point Subdivision Reconsideration from the agenda based on guidance
from the City Attorney, public hearing findings must be published before a request for reconsideration can be
filed. Mr. Keyes moved to approve the agenda with removing item 9C. Mr. Hershey seconded the motion.
VOTE: Approved. Ayes - Hershey, Keyes, Salmonsen, Nielsen. Motion carried.
S. CONSENT AGENDA:
Ms. Salmonsen asked that the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2021 be added to the Consent Agenda
since they were in the packet published prior to the meeting.
Mr. Keyes moved to approve the consent agenda. Ms. Salmonsen seconded the motion.
VOTE: Approved. Ayes - Hershey, Keyes, Salmonsen, Nielsen. Motion carried.
6. PUBLIC INPUT:
No members of the public signed up to address the Council.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: -
Activities Committee- Dana Partridge 11330 W. 2nd Street, Star ID. Dana introduced appointees to Committee,
discussed meetings and activities including Hometown Celebration/4 th of July weekend.
Police Chief Vogt spoke about traffic control during the event.
Transportation & Pathways Committee - John Tensen 538 S. Selwood Lane, Star ID. John discussed ACHD Five
Year Work Plan, review of ECAMP map with ACHD staff, discussion on possible COMPASS grants, pathway
agreement discussions with Middleton Mill Irrigation District, Workshop next week for Master Pathway Plan.
Parks. Arts & Beautification Committee- Matt Vraspir. Matt discussed Star Senior Center mural, utility box
wrapping grants, HOA coordination on life preserver rings, clean-up around town and Eagle Scout projects.
8. PRESENTATIONS:
Matt Vraspir with the Parks, Arts & Beautification Committee presented their pt Quarter Service Award to Jean
Wolford recognizing her work during the pandemic.
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9. OLD/NEW BUSINESS:
A• Banking Authorization Discussion
Mayor Chadwick introduced the discussion on Banking Authorization and read into the minutes the following:
Check signers for the City of Star:
• Mayor Trevor A. Chadwick
• Council President David Hershey (in the absence of the Mayor)
Business Transactions with ICCU, First Interstate, Zions Bank and the Government Investment Pool to include:
Depositing, withdrawing, investing, opening, closing and/or reinvesting by direct deposit or wire fund transfers in
person or as per telephone instruction:
• Mayor Trevor A. Chadwick
• Council President David Hershey
• City Clerk/Treasurer Jacob Qualls
• Deputy City Clerk Meredith Hudson
• Deputy City Treasurer/Assistant Planner Ryan B. Field
Authorized to have City Debit Cards:
• Mayor Trevor A. Chadwick ($5,000.00 Limit per Card) (ICCU and First Interstate Bank)
• City Clerk/Treasurer Jacob Qualls ($5,000.00 Limit Per Card, ICCU and First Interstate Bank)
• Building/Parks Superintendent Bob Little ($1,500.00 Limit Per Card, ICCU and First Interstate)
Councilmember Nielson questioned limits for Building/Park Supervisor.
Councilmembers Keyes and Hershey asked about limits for Mayor and Building/Park Supervisor.
Discussion was had on the limits for the credit cards among the Council.
Mr. Keyes moved to approve the banking authorization and credit card limits. Mr. Hershey seconded the motion.
VOTE: Approved. Ayes - Hershey, Keyes, Salmonsen, Nielsen. Motion carried.
B. Public Hearing: Wildrye Subdivision Preliminary Plat & Development Agreement
Modification (PP-21-02/DA-21-01-MOD) - Mr. Keyes motioned to table application to April 6, 2021, Mr. Hershey
seconded the motion. VOTE: Approved. Ayes - Hershey, Keyes, Salmonsen, Nielsen. Motion Carried.
C. Reconsideration: Paint Point Subdivision (RZ-20-11/DA-20-26/PP-20-16/PR-20-06) - Removed from agenda at
the start of the meeting by Mayor Chadwick.
D. Ordinance No. 326 Sunfield Estates Subdivision Annexation
Mr. Keyes moved to waive the 3 readings requirement; Mr. Hershey seconded the motion. Vote: Approved.
Ayes - Hershey, Keyes, Salmonsen, Nielsen. Motion Carried. Mr. Nielsen made a motion to approve and
read the ordinance title. Mr. Hershey seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Approved. Ayes Hershey, Keyes,
Salmonsen, Nielsen. Motion Carried.
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10. REPORTS:
Chief Vogt- Discussed new Mutual Assistance Compact, prosecutions, police services, insurance/liability,
Canyon/Ada County relationships
Shawn Nickel and Chris Yorgason had no updates.
Ms. Salmonsen - discussed Air Quality Board Review, Arts/Parks. Mr. Nielsen-Added that he has appreciated the
collaboration he has seen between the different agencies and the citizens.
Mr. Hershey- discussed Fire District new engines are on their way.
Mayor Chadwick - The City is busy, Pavilion and Blake Park bids coming in, new City Clerk is coming, Hunters Creek
Park hopefully done this week, West Valley LL starting up, Soccer/Football starting up, Fish & Game stocked 5,000
trout in Heron River ponds, boat ramp being put in, Heron River ponds will be deeded this year.
Mr. Keyes asked Mayor Chadwick when the last time Park Impact fees where updated, Mayor Chadwick stated that
it was 2012 when the last Park Impact Fees were last updated.
Chris Vargason, City Attorney, stated that the fees should be reviewed annually, including the CIP, and should be
updated every several years.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER IDAHO CODE Section 74-206(1)(f) Pending Legal
Mr. Keyes moved the Council enter Executive Session. Mr. Hershey seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Approved. Ayes - Hershey, Keyes, Salmonsen, Nielsen. Motion Carried. Council went into executive session at
7:52 pm.
Council came out of Executive Session at 8:18 pm
12. ADJOURNMENT Action Item
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:19 pm.
Respectfully submitted: Approved:
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Shawn Nickel, Planning Director/Zoning Administrator Tre
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Agenda
STAR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA (AMENDED 3/15/21)
City Hall - 10769 W State Street, Star, Idaho
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
7:00 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER – Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance
2. INVOCATION – Conner Southertop, Eagle Christian Church
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Approval of Agenda as it stands/Amend Agenda Action Item
5. CONSENT AGENDA Action Items
*All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Star City Council for reading and
study, they are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion of the Consent Agenda or placed on the Regular
Agenda by request.
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2021
B. Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
1. Welton Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat & Private Street (PP-21-01/PR- 21-01)
C. Appointment of Justin May, Carol Westphal, and Rebecca Gordon to Activities Committee
6. PUBLIC INPUT
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Parks, Art and Beautification – 2021 1st Quarter Service Award
9. OLD/NEW BUSINESS Action Items
A. Banking Authorization Discussion
B. Public Hearing: Wildrye Subdivision Preliminary Plat & Development Agreement
Modification (PP-21-02/DA-21-01-MOD) – Tabled by applicant to April 6, 2021.
C. Reconsideration: Paint Point Subdivision (RZ-20-11/DA-20-26/PP-20-16/PR-20-06)
D. Ordinance No. 326 Sunfield Estates Subdivision Annexation
10. REPORTS
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER IDAHO CODE Section 74-206(1)(f) Pending Legal
12. ADJOURNMENT Action Item
Limited seating is available at the City Council Meeting at City Hall due to COVID-19. The meeting can
be viewed via a link posted to the City of Star website at staridaho.org. This link will be posted by
Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Information on how to participate in a public hearing remotely will be posted
to staridaho.org under the March 2nd meeting information. The public is always welcomed to submit
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