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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 24 1978 CM9 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 24, 1978 Minutes of the regular council meeting held in the city municipal building January 24, 1978. Present: Mayor John O. Cotantk, Jr., Councilmen Boyd L. Fullmer, Dwain A. Kinghorn, LeRoy S. Quick, Earl L. Romriell, Engineer John Alder, Clerk Vera Armstrong and Attorney Don Burnett after 8:45 p.m. ' Meeting called to arder at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Cotant asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes of the January 10, 1978 meeting. Councilman Fullmer requested the year date, 1978 be added after April 1 in the motion made by him at the bottom of page 5. Councilman Kinghorn moved to approve the January l0 minutes as written and corrected. Councilman Romriell seconded motion with all councilmen voting in favor. STREET SWEEPER - Mayor and council again reviewed the bids sub- mitted on January 12, 1978 for street sweepers. Engineer Alder reported specifications on the street sweeper were quite broad. The city councilmen are interested in a three cubic yard pelican three wheeled sweeper. The bid specifications called for a four cubic yard sweeper. Attorney Burnett said if specifications excluded bids that could have been forthcoming, the city should rebid. Mayor Cotant stated he felt the pelican three wheeler could do the job, but is in the outgoing machines. He further remarked the safety and visibility is a prime factor and with the many children in the city subdivisions, safety should be considered. Mayor Cotant said his first choice would be the FMC Wayne 12, second would be the Mobile sweeper and third the Elgin three wheeler, and as he said prior, that the pelican three wheeler could do the job but lacks adequate safety features. After further discussion, Councilman Fullmer moved the city councilmen reject all current outstanding bids and based on the need of the city, economics of purchase, economics of ~pe~ation, flexibility and service ability of the three wheel raising dump he felt the city would be in the position to rebid and made motion to this effect. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion. All councilmen voted in favor of motion. DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENT - Mayor and council discussed amending the ordinance in requiring certification of neutering and spaying by a licensed veterinarian only. Councilman Romriell said he felt it should be at the discretion of the animal control officer to give a certificate that the dog has been spayed or neutered. Councilman Kinghorn suggested the ordinance be amended to read 'certificate by licensed veterinarian or the animal control officer' Councilman Quick also added that if the animal control officer has any question in regard to the spaying or neutering then a certificate from a licensed veterinarian could be required but he felt that an amendment to the ordinance should be made to reflect the change. 11 DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENT-cont'd- Councilman Fullmer said he was in agreement to the animal control officer checking the animals but he felt that the ordinance should be amended. Councilman Romriell suggested some wording be added to the animal control section of the ordinance that would make it possible to penalize people that arrange for their dogs to be adopted back from the animal shelter. Mayor and council were in agreement that an amendment to the animal control section of the general criminal code to allow the animal control officer to issue certificates of spaying and neutering as well as a licensed veterinarian should be made and Attorney Burnett was instructed to prepare the amendment. SEDIMENT IN CITY WATER. Jim Chastain, Hawthorne Rd., asked if the city knew what was causing silt in the city water system. Engineer Alder said the city has not been able to determine the exact cause of the silt or fine sand in the water. Engineer Alder told council he would inquire as to flushing the well or wells to see if this would eliminate the problem. BASEBALL PROGRAM Mayor Cotant requested that Councilman Quick meet with the baseball group and parks superintendent so they could get organized for the summer baseball program. Councilman Fullmer informed Councilman Quick that Charles Myers and Bob .Eldredge were last years officers. Mayor Cotant also recommended the city initiate a summer recreation program. CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN - Mayor Cotant suggest~that Councilman Romriell start some action in regards to the spring clean up. Councilman Kinghorn made a proposal that each councilman be assigned over a portion of the city and work with a group in that particular area to further the clean up. Councilman Romriell said he would like the council to propose what they would do to improve certain areas. Councilman Romriell said he would like to invite people in and show pictures of the condition of their area and show pictures of areas that are well taken care of and perhaps interest the people towards cleaning up their area, even by a Local Improvement District if possible. Engineer Alder and Engineer Steve Smart said a street renovation with curb gutter and sidewalks would cost approximately $20.00 a front foot. Mayor and Council set up a meeting with city employees for 4:15 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the clean up program. BUILDING OFFICIALS SHORT COURSE MEETING - Mayor Cotant recommended Dan Stuart, building inspector be allowed to attend a building officials short course to be held at Idaho State University February 6 thru the 10th. Mayor Cotant said he would like for an alternate to attend also. Councilman Kinghorn moved that council give approval for Dan Stuart to attend the building officials short course to be held at the Idaho State University February 6 thru 10, and als°dt°omeoneS approve for an alternate to attend if mayor chooses to sen . Councilman seconded~ motion with all councilmen voting in favor. LOCAL claims were 952.00 27,813.15 232.84 6,397.00 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 - Burnside Avenue presented to council for payment. Burnett, Woodland & Hawkes Legal Bannock Paving Company Idaho State Journal Forsgren, Perkins & Assoc. 13 The following services o~ the Burnside L.I.D. #1 Contractor work on project completed-S30,903.50, less 10% retainage Resolution of Intent=Il9.60 Advertisement for bids=41.08 L.I.D. Ord. #184 =72.16 65% of Engineering complete on L.I.D. #1. Councilmen Romriell moved to approve claims and issue interim warrants for payments of claims as prescribed by Idaho Code, with exception that no interim warrant be issued to the engineering firm contingent upon execution of contractural agreement with the city on engineering contract. Councilman Quick seconded motion and all councilmen voted in favor. GENERAL DISCUSSIONS: 1. Councilman Romriell suggested the city have more control on licensing businesses within the city. Mayor and council discussed amending ordinance to include stricter regulations. NO decision was made in this regard. 2. Councilman Fullmer informed council that Representative Rusty Barlow would be happy to set up conference calls from area legislatures to city council in regards to bills before the legislature that will affect cities. Councilman Fullmer moved, Kinghorn seconded that meeting adjourn with all councilmen approving. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Vera C. Armstrong, City~erk