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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 23 1982 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 25 February 23, 1982 Minutes of the regular council meeting held in the city municipal building February 23, 1982. Present: Mayor John O, Cotant, Jr., Councilmembers Becky A. Hopkins, Dwain A~ Kinghorn~ Thomas S. Nield and LeRoy S. Quick, Attorney B. Lynn Winmill, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart, and City Clerk Vera C. Armstrong. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Invocation given by Father Carroll, St. Paul's Catholic Church, 820 W. Chubbuck Road. Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or additions to minutes of February 9, 1982. There being none, Councilman Nield moved to approve minutes of February 9. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion. All councilmembers voted in favor of motion. Chief Arnold J. Stone and Asst. Chief Jerry Rowland present. POLICE REPORT - Chief Stone presented a report to Mayor and Council of the schools that each officer has attended. Chief Stone also told council that most schools are given by the Post Academy and the scheduled classes or courses available are sent out every two or three months, therefore, it is difficult to schedule the schools the police desire to attend. Chief Stone said the last two officers hired by the city need to go to POST Academy training in Boise. The cost of this school is $500.00 for five weeks training, including board, room and tuition. Chief Stone requested permission for David Moore to attend a Lethal Threat Management school in Boise, with a tuition of $250.00. Chief Stone also said he would like to get permission for Assistant Chief Rowland to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Washington D.C. Chief Stone reminded council that several years ago the city had set up a pay raise plan that after three years of salary-step increases, all officers should be receiving the same salary. However, because of different percentage increases over the years there is a slight difference of salary for the officers. Chief Stone asked that this salary differential be adjusted so that the officers are receiving the same salary. Chief Stone asked for permission to trade two electric typewriters in ~xchang~ ~for two manual typewriters~ difference per typewriter would be $80.00. Chief Stone also made the request to purchase a new light bar for the new car which will be delivered shortly. Chief Stone gave a report of the school he attended in Boise the week of February 9, which was on adminstration. Assistant Chief Rowland gave a report on school he attended, which was on hypnosis. Both reported the school were very beneficial. 27 POLICE REPORT cont'd - Councilman Nield moved to authorize police department to trade in two electric typewriters for two manual typewriters with a payment difference of $80.00 each. Council- man Quick seconded motion. Vote was unanimous in favor or motion. Councilman Nield moved to authorize police department to purchase a li.ght bar for the new car at an approximate cost of $500.00. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded, all councilmembers voted in favor of motion. Councilman Nield moved to authorize for Officer David Moore to attend a Lethal Threat Management school with city paying tuition and transportation. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded motion with an un- animous vote of council in favor of motion. Councilman Nield moved to adjust Officer Moore's salary equitable to Patrolman 1st class, as intended by city. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded moti. on. Roll call vote: Hopkins, yes; Kinghorn, no; Nield, yes; Quick, yes. Counctlman Kinghorn voiced opinion that this salary adjustment should have been taken care of at the time salaries were being consi, dered or at next budget time when they will be considered again. Officer Richard Webb gave a crime report for the year 1981. Police Chief Stone informed Mayor and Council that it had been decided that the police department will handle ordinance en- forcement~ however, there are some areas where they will need the help of the council and the Attorney. LAND USE ORDINANCE DRAFT - The mobile home requirements and provisions were discussed. Kent Kunz, Whitaker Road, was present and asked if city planned to add provisions for residential area along railroad tracks, matter discussed only with no decisions. BASEBALL PROGRAM - Councilman Nield announced the first meeting regarding the baseball program was scheduled to be held March 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal building. Councilman Nield recommended to council that Kermit Morrison, the baseball commissioner, be compensated $500.00 at the end of the season for his services. GENERAL DISCUSSIONS: 1) In discussing game room business, Mayor and Council felt the police should patrol Aladdin's Castle frequently. 29 CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED - City Clerk presented three claims to be approved. After reviewing claims, Councilwoman Hopkins moved to approve the following claims; 1) From Waterworks Fund to General Fund the sum of $58,727.00 as reimbursement of personal benefits and insurance costs; breakdown - Sanitation:$21,590.O0; Waterworks=S19,942.50; and Sewage=S17,194.50. 2) From General Fund to State Insurance Fund the sum of $10,704.79 in payment of workman's compensation insurance; 3) From General Fund to Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association the sum of $10.00 to pay for registeration fee for Steven Smart to attend school in Idaho Falls, March 11. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of motion. NORTHERN BANNOCK COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - Mayor Cotant informed council that Northern Bannock County were unable to certify a levy great enough to warrant increasing fire protection coverage a full twenty five percent (25%), but would be able to increase the payment thirteen percent (13%). John Whitaker has requested a formal acceptance of the thirteen percent (13%) increase. Councilman Quick moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement modifying the contract with Northern Bannock County Fire Protection District to increase the contract payment thirteen percent (13%) over the 1981 contract price. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded motion. All councilmembers voted in favor of motion. At 10:25 p.m., Councilman Nield moved to adjourn meeting until March 2, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Quick seconded motions all council- members voted in favor of motion. Vera C. Armstrong, ~T ~n~'hn O. Cotant, Jr., Mayo~