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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 07-02 AGENDA MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL JULY 2, 1991 ITEM: MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HElD JUNE 18, 1991: (APPROVED) I: FINAL PLAT OF ONE SUBDIVISION # 1: (APPROVED W/CONDITIONS) 2: FINAL PLAT ON CHATEAU MEADOWS # 6: (TABLED) 3: FINAL PLAT ON CHATEAU MEADOWS # 5, TABLED AT LAST MEETING: (TABLED) 4: COVENANTS ON CHATEAU MEADOWS # 5, TABLED AT LAST MEETING: (TABLED) 5: AUTHORIZE MAYOR 'IO SIGN GRANT FOR FACILITY PLAN': GRANT APPROVED: (APPROVED) 6: PRE-TEFMINATION HEARING: WATER/SEWER/TFASH DELINQUENCIES: (TURN-oFF APPROVED) 7: APPROVE THE BILLS: (APPROVED) 8: PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT: (APPROVED) 9: DEPART.MENT REPORTS: MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL JULY 2, 1991 Regular Meeting of the Meridian City Council called to order by Mayor Grant Kingsford at 7: 30 p.m.: Members Present: Ron Tolsma, Bert Myers, Bob Giesler, J:.IJax Yerrington: others Present: Tom Harrmond, Frank Thomasn, Gordon Wood, Wayne Forrey, Gary Smith, Bill Gordon, Wayne Crookston, Mike Preston, J:.IJax Boesiger, Jr., Members of Scout Troop #28: The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Giesler to approve the Minutes of the previous Meeting held June 18, 1991 as written: Motion Carried: All Yea: Mayor Kingsford welcomed the members of Scout Troop #28: Tom Harrmond, President of the Chamber of Commerce asked for a few minutes of the Council Members time to discuss the drainage problem at the Chamber Building in the Storey Park: I am here at the request of the Chamber Board to ask if we can get any more help from the City in getting the drainage problem taken care of. I under- stand that the low bid was $1,093.00 and that was an unbudgeted item for the Chamber so we were wondering if there was any way, I know you have already supplied some of the materials, wanted to see if any arrangements could be made, if we have to pay it we will bite the bullet somewhere else. Mayor Kingsford: You may recall when that went in they were supposed to put in a drain at that time and ran out of funds and had agreed they would do that in the next phase and this has drug on. Harrmond: there was some discussion at the Board Meeting whether we caused the problem or there was a low spot there in the first place. Mayor Kingsford: I think what really caused the problem was when that driveway went through in including the width for parking there needed to be a drain there at that time and we knew it at that time. It would be my recarmendation to the Council that we evaluate where we are in terms of the Park Budget as we cannot exceed that. We will see what we can do. Item #1: Final Plat of One Subdivision #1: Mike Preston, Hubble Engineering: Preston: The County Engineer would not allow the Crystalsprings name so at the last minute we came up with the One Sul:x1i vision #1, we have suhui tted the plans and the City Engineer came up with several Camlents and we are in the process of making the necessary corrections. What we are here for tonite is to ask for the Council's approval of the Final Plat suject to meeting all the conditions that were originally imposed on the preliminary plat prior to the City Clerk & the City Engineer signing the plat. City Clerk: What atout the letter from the Bureau of Reclamation? Preston: They wrote a letter stating that they had three problems with this sub- division and asked the Council to defer approval of the final plat. The three MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL JULY 2, 1991 PAGE # 2 issues were they have a sewer line in there and it is the City of Meridian and you already have the right to be there , secondly we were asking them to reduce their right-a-way, we are not, we are asking for a fence encroachment easement is all, and thirdly is the drainage we need to get a license agreement to discharge our drainage into their facility. Narnpa Meridian Irrigation District operates and maintains that drain for the bureau and they are reviewing our plans right now and we are not asking you to approve the plat and ignoring them we are asking you /to go ahead and approve the plat subject to getting a license agreement. All their conditions and concerns will be met. Crookston: What was the outcome of the Settlers ditch along the east boundry? Preston: There is a condition on the preliminary plat that we are going to live with, that condition was that we would either tile the ditch or provide an easement when we got over into that phase. There was discussion on this; Mayor Kingsford: It would be my preference and I think the Council's that the ditch be tiled all the way. Boesiger: We wiil try to get it tiled that is really our intent if at all possible. We do not feel we should have to bear the entire cost so if we can get some others involved we will get it tiled: Giesler: What are we going to do as far as irrigation? Preston: We are proposing dry lines for a pressurized system for this phase and the preliminary plat approval required us to do the same as you required Cherry Lane Village #3 to do. Giesler: At what point are we going to require that the system be activated? Mayor Kingsford: I think that is at the Council's desgression, I think there gets to be a point, number of nnits where it is cost effective to charge the system. Another thing I might offer, if you will follow what haPf€!ls and hopefullY. it will be a positive experience we are looking at charging the Meridian Greens system in the spring and the fall and then they use ditch water the rest of the time. The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to approve the Final Plat on One Sul:division #1 subject to approval by the City Engineer and them obtaining the proper license from the Bureau of Reclamation: Motion Carried: All Yea: Item #2: Final Plat for Chateau Meadows #6: Being there is no representation present what is the Council's decision: The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to table Item #2, Item #3 and Item #4: Motion Carried: All Yea: Item #5: Authorize Mayor to sign Grant for Facility Plan: , ' MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL JULY 2, 1991 PAGE # 3 The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to authorize the Mayor to sign the Grant for the Facility Plan: Motion Carried: Roll Call Vote: Yerrington, Yea: Giesler, Yea: Myers, Yea: Tolsma, Yea: Item #6: Pre-Termination Hearing: Water /8ewer /Trash Delinquencies: Mayor Kingsford: You have been informed in writing, that if you choose to, you have the right to a pre-tennination hearing, before the Mayor & Council, to appear in person to be judged on facts and defend the claim made by the City that your water, sewer & trash bill is delinquent. You may retain Counsel: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes a pre-tennination hearing? There was no response. Due to their failure to pay their water bill or present any valid reason why the bill has not been paid, their water will be turned off on July 17, 1991. In order to have their water turned back on, there will be an additional charge of $lO.OO: They are herby informed that they may appeal or have the decision of the City reviewed by the Fourth Judical District Court, pursuant to Idaho Code, Even though they appeal the water will be shut off: The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Giesler to approve the turn-off list: Motion Carried: All Yea: Mayor Kingsford: The amount of the delinquencies $7,994.67: Item # 7: Approve the Bills: The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to approve the bills: Motion Carried: All Yea: Item #8: Proposed Budget Amendment: Mayor Kingsford: Council has the pro:p::>sed amendment, it has became necessary for the reasons mentioned in there to amend the budget. Are there any questions? There were none. The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Myers to approve the proposed budget amendment. Motion Carried: All Yea: Deparbnent Reports: City Clerk: We have the contract for the School Resources Officer for the up- caning year and need authorization from the Council for the Mayor & City Clerk to sign the same. The School District gave a 4% increase over last year as well as defining some of the duties of the officers. The MOtion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to authorize the Mayor & City Clerk to sign the contract. Motion Carried: Roll Call Vote: Yerrington, Yea; Giesler, Yea; Myers, Yea: Tolsma, Yea: Police Chief: On Monday the 8th of July at l:OO p.m. the City of Meridian will be receiving two video Cameras from the MADD that our patrolmen will be using. MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL JULY 2, 1991 PAGE # 4 Giesler: Is that insta11~r do we have to install the units? Chief: We will have to install the units: Should just be a bracket & electrical lead: Giesler: I would like to know what the cost of installation is going to be. Mayor Kingsford: At this time I will present something for the Council's consideration, Mr. Wayne Forrey is here, Wayne has approached the City and I think it is a tremendous idea, to come on staff and work for us on a half time basis, we have employed him on contract to do a number of things. We will be able to utilize him on several projects. We do not have any long tem catmi ttment from him but he has agreed to work for us at least six months and see how it goes. With your concurrance I would like to propose that we employ Mr. Forrey. City Attorney: I think it is a great idea but I wonder whether or not we need to go through an advertising process. Mayor Kingsford: We checked on it a bit and I do not htink we need to for a part time person. You might take a look at it. Giesler: What type of project wiil he be involved with? Mayor KIngsford: Some of the things I ahve already ask him to take a look at, is the housing inventory, we need to review the Comprehensive Plan, need to look at the ordinances I no question right now the bulk of it would be the First Street Project. There are other things that have cane up also, in which he has expertise in. The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to employ Mr. Wayne Forrey on a part time basis conditioned upon meeting the counselors approval. Motion Carried: All Yea: City Clerk: I have three weed complaints that have not been cleaned up, one is the Railroad proferty on East Broadway, Sandy Myers property down on West Fourth and the Bill Buckner property at the corner of Linder & Franklin, I need Council approval to hire some one to mow the weeds. The Motion was made by Giesler and seconded by Yerrington to authorize the City Clerk to have the above properties cleaned. Myers: I want to put it in the record that at the AIC Conference two weeks ago at Moscow our distinguished Mayor gave up the gavel as President of the AlC, he did an excellent job as President and I think he deserves a hand. Mayor Kingsford: Thank you Mr. Myers and along that same line I would like to publically thank the Council and all the staff for the support that you all gave me during that year and one half. Being no further business to come before the Council the Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to adkourn at 8:55 p.m.: Motion Carried: All Yea: B' ~ (;V- Ja N,~~cierk ~e~/