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Home My WebLink About1983 01-17J t ~ w t. A G E N D A MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL January 17, 1983 ITEM: Minutes of Previous Meeting Held January 3, 1983 APPROVED 1. Audit Report Prepared by Ripley, Doorn & Co. STUDY UNTIL FY Ending September 30, 1983-- NEXT MEETING 2. Pre-Termination Hearing Water/Sewer/Trash Delinquencies APPROVED Turn-off January 20, 1983 3. Department Reports: Mayor Glaisyer - Letter Regarding South-West Plan WRITE LETTER Mayor Glaisyer - Ada County Civil Defense Billing $986.11 APPROVED Gary Smith, City Engineer: Metrotech Line Tracer Billing $1,300.00 APPROVED Inspection Time Reimbursement APPROVED Police Chief Doug Nichols: Complaint at 1304 W. 1st ATT'Y TO DRAFT Automobiles & Auto Parts LETTER Councilman Brewer: Cul-de-sac Problem East State Street. DISCUSSION Councilman Orton: Area of Impact Adoption DISCUSSION p Councilman Kingsford: Findings of Facts - Conclusions ATT'Y TO PREPARE RE; Quong-Watkins Annexation FINDINGS Meridian City Council January 17, 1983 Regular meeting of the Meridian City Council called to order by Mayor Joseph Glaisyer at 7:30 p.m. Councilmen Present: Grant Kingsford; Ronald Tolsma; Rick Orton, Jr.; Bill Brewer Others Present: Roger Welker; Doug Nichols; Bruce Stuart; Earl Ward; R. C'. Spencer; Michael Zuzel; John Hettinger; Brian Haugk; Bobby Boisse; David Hudson; Chad Neptunr; Marnell Chenowith; Wayne Crookston, Jr.; Jack H. Niemann Minutes of the previous meeting held January 3, 1983, were approved as written. Mayor Glaisyer welcomed Boy Scout Troops #121 and #89, to the Meridian City Council Meeting. There were several Scouts present to observe the Council procedures. The Mayor praised the Scouts and encouraged them to "keep up the good work." Item 1 Audit Report Prepared by Ripley, Doorn & Co. FY Ending September 30, 1982 Mayor Glaisyer questioned the Council as to their readiness to adopt the audit report prepared by Ripley, Doorn & Co., for year ending September 30, 1982. Glaisyer stated that one of the auditors would come and explain any of the facets of the audit that might be in question. Councilman Kingsford expressed that he would like more time to study the audit before action is taken. It was decided that the adoption of the audit would be brought up at the next regular Council Meeting scheduled for February 7, 1983. Item 2 Pre-Termination Hearing Water/Sewer/Trash Delinquencies Mayor Glaisyer: "This is to inform you, if you choose to, you have the right to a pre-termination hearing, at 7:30 p.m., January 17, 1983, before the Mayor and Council, to appear in person to judged on facts and defend the claim made by the City that your Water/Sewer/Trash bill is delinquent. You may retain Counsel." Glaisyer: "Is there anyone present tonight to come before the Mayor and Cotuicil in regard to their Water/Sewer/Trash billing?" There was no response. Mayor Glaisyer: "Pre-Termination hearing closed." Mayor Glaisyer: "Due to their failure to pay their water bill, or to present any valid reason why the bill has not been paid, their water shall be turned off on ~'anuary 20, 1983. In order to have their water turned back on, there will be an additional fee of $10.00. They are hereby informed that they may appeal or have the decision of the City reviewed by the Fourth Judicial District Court, pursuant to Idaho Code. Even though they appeal, the water will be shut off." The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Tolsma to approve of the water turn-off list, and that the water be turned off on January 20 , 1983, unless payment is received in full. Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea; Tolsma, yea; Orton, yea; Brewer, yea, ~ i Meridian City Council 2. January 17, 1983 Item 3 Department Reports - Council Reports Mayor Glaisyer reported that he had received a letter from Rick Jarvis, of APA, which are working with the County Commissioners concerning the hearing for the South-West Plan. Mayor Glaisyer explained that there were some publication problems with the first hearing, making it invalid. The letter from Jarvis requested a statement of any concerns that Meridian might have concerning the new plan. Mayor Glaisyer stated that his comments were that he felt "we still have a:r-egard:_for, and concern for the water infiltration into the aquifer." Glaisyer said that he would write a letter back to that effect, if the Council so wished. Councilman Orton whole heartly endorsed a letter from the Mayor to that effect. Mayor Glaisyer was instructed to write a letter to Rick Jarvis, of APA, stating the thoughts of the Council concerning the water infiltration. Mayor Glaisyer presented a bill from Ada County Civil Defense in the amount of $986.11. This is for the City's participation in this, which allows the City a discount on materials bought from the Civil Defense Shop. Glaisyer questioned the Department Heads on their use of this. Water Supt. Bruce Stuart stated that he used this quite a bit, and had experienced a great savings on several items needed by him. This was also voiced by Fire Chief Roger Welker. There was discussion. (Tape on File, City Clerk's Office) The Motion was made by Orton and seconded by Brewer to approve of the payment of $986.11 to Ada County Civil Defense. Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea; Tolsma, yea; Orton, yea; Brewer, yea City Engineer Gary Smith presented a bill concerning the HUD Water Grant, for a Metrotech Line Tracer. Smith explained that the City had approval from HUD to spend $700.00 of Grant funds on the Tracer. Smith went on to explain that this is a $1,300.00 item, but if they were to rent one, the cost of the rental would be approximately $700.00. Smith stated that the Tracer is an extremely good piece of equipment. The Motion was made by Orton and seconded by Tolsma to approve of the bill for the Water Line Tracer in the amount of $1,300.00, $700.00 of which is grant eligible Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea; Tolsma, yea; Orton, yea; Brewer, yea Engineer Smith presented a request for reimbursement for inspection time on the HUD Rehabilitation Water Project for Greg Walker, in the amount of $21.09, and for Bruce Stuart, in the amount of $105.95. This was for extra time spent on the project. The Motion was made by Orton and seconded by Kingsford to approve of the payment for Greg Walker in the amount of $21.09, and for Bruce Stuart in the amount of $105.95, for extra time spent for inspections on the HUD Rehabilitation Project. Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea; Tolsma, yea; Orton, yea; Brewer, yea Smith stated that there is only one other thing to "clean up" on the HUD Water Project. This should be completed by the next Council Meeting and presented at that time. It concerns the reimbursement to the Water Department for parts used on the project. Smith explained that they are in the process of getting prices for the items used. • Meridian City Council 3. January 17, 1983 Police Chief Doug Nichols stated that he had been made aware of a large accumulation of automobiles and automobile parts at 1304 W. 1st. Nichols said that there have been several complaints on this. On checking with the City Ordinances, Nichols reported that the Police Department has the right to remove these automobiles with the proper notice to the property owner,;: Nichols reported that in checking with the City Attorney, it was recommended that this be handled as a civil action. The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Brewer to instruct the City Attorney to draft a letter of violation concerning the accumulation of automobiles and automobile parts at 1304 W. 1st. Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea; Tolsma, yea; Orton, yea; Brewer, yea Councilman Bill Brewer stated that he had received another complaint concerning the cul-de-sac problem at the end of State Street, concerning Catherine Park. Brewer stated that he would like to find a solution to this problem. Councilman Tolsma said that he had tried to contact Keith Jacobs, ACRD, with no luck. Tolsma explained that he had left word for Jacobs, and was expecting to get with him sometime soon in the near future. There was discussion. (Tape on File, City Clerk's Office) Councilman Orton stated that he would like to get the Area of Impact negotiated. There was discussion. (Tape ors File, City Clerk's Office) Councilman Kingsford questioned City Attorney, Wayne Crookston, on the procedure on drawing up the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law regarding the Quong-Watkins Annexation. Kingsford stated that there has been conflicting testimony concerning the annexation. Attorney Crookston explained: "I take a private poll of the Council, and I prepared proposed findings. If the poll indicates - I basically need each one of your's feelings - if it appears to me as though there is a split vote, I can prepared two sets - you adopt either one - the way you want to go." "At Planning and Zoning, I prepared one set of Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law, but I prepared two motions. At Planning and Zoning level, the facts supported going either way." "If it is unamious, one ~aay. pr~the other, I would probably prepare one set, and if there is diversed opinion about that, at the time that you go over it, then you could change it at that time. All I am doing is the proposed Findings of Facts." The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Orton to instur~t the City Attorney t.o prepare the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law regarding the Quong-Watkins Annexation. Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea; Tolsma, yea; Orton, yea; Brewer, yea; The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Brewer to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. ATTEST: N J ck H. Nieman , City Clerk ~~, ~