1980 10-06
A G E N D A
Meridian City Council
October 6, 1980
ITEM:
Minutes of previous meeting approved as read.
1. Community Block Grant Final Project Selection Hearing -
Citizens Advisory Committee. Tabled.
2. Change Order #6 - DVY Construction for Sewage Treatment Plant for
$43,200 - Approved
Transfer of $12,355 from the 25 Sewer Account to Construction Account.
Approved.
3. City to join APA - FY-1981 Commitment Planning Association Member
Contribution First Quarter Dues - $725.00 - Approved.
4. Computer - Approved that the City enter into negotiation with
Northwest Computer Center for a computer.
5. Ordinance #380 - Mitich Rezone - Approved
Amended Ordinance #309 - Crestwood Industrial Park #2 & Franklin Square
Annexations - Approved.
Amended Ordinance #360 - Scout Annexation, to include north 1/2 of
Overland Rd. - Approved.
6. Engineering Report.
7. Other Business -
The bills were approved.
Bethaven Subdivision Amendment - Approved.
Citv Hall October 6, 1980
Regular meeting called to order by Mayor Joseph Glaisyer at 7:32 p.m.
Members present: Richard Williams, Grant Kingsford, Bill Brewer, and Rick Orton Jr.
Others attending: Roger Sherwin, Vern Schoen, Nathalie Aland, Gladys Kelley, Edith
Crockett, Bernice Booth, Mable Patten, James Ryan, Elizabeth Ryan,
Dorothy P.ice, John Fritchie, Plildred Rogers, Verna Sands, Lena
Ploreland, Ella Summers, Annie Jones, Ray S. Anderson, Minnie
Anderson, Ethel Fairchild, Valerie Louderbough, S. J. Louderbouph,
Gladys Stuart, Nell Buskey, Ethel Carpenter, Carl Waite, George M.
Judd, Gus Ziselberger, Roy Goodwin, E. B. Jenkins, Chuck Ouinowski,
Ray Sotero, Dee Slack, Jack Holley, Earl Ward, Roger Welker, Bruce
Stuart, Steve Gratton, Gary Smith, Mike Frost.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
Agenda
1 Community Block Grant Final Project Selection Hearing.
Bobbie Dennett, Chairperson, introduced the Citizens Advisory Committee; Ruby Hooker,
Roy Goodwin, Carl Waite, and George Judd.
Dennett read the recommendation to the Meridian City Council for use of the Department
of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant as follows:
"The purpose of the Citizen Adivsory Council's presentation tonight is to make a reco-
mmendation for the use of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant.
"Hud's goal in awarding this grant is to provide financial assistance to small metro-
politan cities to improve their community. The objective is to add low and moderate
income families in resolving a community problem. One of the stipulations of this grant
is that the grant will complete the project to which it is allocated.
"The present needs of our community are 1) a cor!xnunity and senior citizen center, and
2) upgrading and renovation of the sewer and water systems in 'old town Meridian'.
"Following two public hearings, and after studying the survey taken in the targeted area
referred to as 'old town Meridian', the Citizens Advisory Council arrived at the following
conclusions: 1) The senior citizens have suHstantiated that the Block Grant of $200,000
would not complete the construction of a community/senior citizen center. 2) Meridian
does not have funds available to complete a community senior citizen center. 3) The City
of Peridian has not allocated a specific site to build a center. 4) Sewer and water
problems are serious in 'old town Meridian'. 5) 87% of the residents in 'old town
Peridian' are low to moderate income families. 6) 100% of these families would receive
aid for sewer and water improvements. 7) 50% of the residents in 'old town Meridian'
are senior citizens. 8) The city of Meridian has documented the need, the exact cost,
and has outlined the proposed water and sewer repair areas. No engineering fees are
included in the cost as this is not new construction. 9) Basic physical services to
existing residents are a higher priority for HUD than new construction.
"Based on these conclusions, and the fact that Meridian will be competing with other cities
on a priority level for this grant, the Citizens Advisory Council recommends to the City
Council that the City of P~eridian apply for the HUD Block Grant to be used for repair of
sewer connectors and water lines in the outlined plan for 'old town Meridian'.
"We further recommend that the City Council designate in writing a specific portion of the
old sewer plant acreage for the purpose of building a senior citizen and community center.
By so doing, our senior citizens would have a base to initiate a olan for construction of
a senior citizen/community center.
"At this time, we would also like to publicly thank the Meridian High School government
class and Grant Kingsford for their work in conducting the survey which gave us the
necessary facts to study in order to arrive at our recommendation."
Photo copy on file with these minutes.
Mayor Glaisyer thanked Bobbie Dennett and the committee. He called for questions from
the Council to the committee.
Rick Orton Jr: "It seems to me that in listing Community and Senior Citizen Center as our
first priority, I assume they are in order of priori'ty.°
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Dennett: "No, they were just given to me."
Orton: "Well, it seems to me we have an obligation to carry that ball a little bit further.
for the Senior Citizens, we do have a site that is available for that use, or could be used
for that use, let me put it that way, and there are other sites in town that I safely can
say has been offered to the Senior Citizens for that purpose. The other objection that
seems to be in here for not awarding, or trying to award the funds to Senior Citizens, is
that it would not be complete. They could build enough of the center with the allocation
of $200,000 to make the center open and useful and able to build dhto later. Now, I'm not
in the Senior Citizens Club, but I've tried to listen to their comments as time goes on and
I believe that's fair representation of their situation and I would very much Tike to see
us reconsider the allocation of these funds to the Senior Citizens Center, or to a Senior
Citizens Center." (Applause from Senior Citizens.)
Brewer: "Mr. P~ayor, I served in an advisory capacity appointed by the Mayor, along with
this committee and originally I was even going to serve on the committee and it didn't take
long to find out that wouldn't be justifiable, so we came up with a five member committee
from the community whereby all I did was more or less pace what was happening and attend
the meetings that they had. The thought I tried to leave with them, when I last talked to
them, and I haven't been to the last meeting when they made up their minds, was that the
City of Meridian wants the money, we want whatever is going to be available, 1''.p,000 or
200,000 whatever it amounts to, we need it very badly. So, one thing they were instructed
to look at hardest was which project would come near qualifying with HUD and I do believe
this was utmost in their minds and a hard decision to make for those people on this com-
mittee to make the recommendation that they have made. I want everyone to understand that
is one reason they come up with this decision, I know without even speaking to them,
from our professional contact through J-U-B, we would come nearer to getting the grant if
we went with their proposal. And one thing, more or less to go along with what Councilman
Rick mentioned, I too am very interested in the Senior Citizens and what's going to become
a facility for them, but I can't help but think that, - let me give you an example - the
Bazaar building has recently become available - there is a building probably that could be
remodeled and facilities to make it usable. A sum of $200,000 might complete that project,
from buying the building, remodeling and everything. The entire City of Meridian is
struggling in every department, in every phase, I can't help but think some project like
that would be more suitable from five to seven ,years than going out and trying to establish
a complete new facility of any kind. I feel something along the other line would be more
in pace with what they need and the City of Meridian as well."
Mayor Glaisyer: "Thank you, any other comments from the Council at this time?"
Orton: "I'd like to ask a few questions of the Senior Citizens grouo."
Valerie Louderbough signified as a spokesperson for the Senior Citizens.
Orton: "Valerie, do you believe you could curtail your current plan for your Senior
Citizens Center so that with a couple of hundred thousand dollars you would have a workable
facility, usable by the seniors?"
Valerie: "I have no doubt whatever, and I would like to make .this comment, that when. we
met-with the committee, we had no preparation for this, we came to more or less ,listen,
express our opinion, but we did not offer a proposal. Mle have it tonight if you care to
listen to it."
Orton: "I do."
Richard Williams: "This is a public hearing and the purpose."
Valerie: "In one sense, this is a privilege to come before the Mayor and the Council at
this time in regard to the Seniors. ,You might ask, who are the Senior Citizens. - we are
all 60 years of age, or older, an organization that works together, helps one another in
all projects, whether in fellowship or whatever it might be, regardless - color, race or
creed.. We seniors in Meridian are incorporated and registered with the State Secretary -
we have our I.R.S. non-profit organization number.
"What do we do - we provide many services to those 60 years and older - such as - trans-
portation and plus a dispatcher which we now have -funded by County, State and Federal
funds. The County has furnished us with a van.
"We have a nutrition program going - meals are served once a week by OJ's - thru Central
District Health - 100 to 175 people taking part."
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Valerie requested Elizabeth Ryan, Vice President, to continue the presentation at this
point.
Ryan: "We meet for Fun Time - the first Tuesday of every month - third Tuesday for Pot
Luck, meeting and some kind of program - this is done at the Wheel Inn Recreation Hall -
done for three years. The owners have changed and rumors that changes in use of the Hall
could change.
"Where will the seniors qo - there is no other place in Meridian large enough to accomodate
65 to 75 people attending these activities. We did use the Occident Club Hall, but outgrew
it - with the estimated 800 senior population in Meridian."
Valerie.preseoted'a book showing.over 700~seniors:estiroating~300 have-zncome'of-.less than
$17,000.
Ryan: "Also the seniors that live on the west of Boise do not like to drive to the center
there and would prefer to come to Peridian to senior activities - which quite a few do
already - as they hear of the little activities we-have. Also leaving a few dollars in
Meridian. Other services that would be available if we had a center are - information
pertaining to seniors and their welfare - such as tax relief on their property, changes in
the food stamp program - many other items that come up. Assistance of a visiting nurse -
blood pressure checks - private consoltation with Social Security, I.R.S., Attorney - wills,
other legal problems, Legislative issues important to the seniors. Many services would be
available on a daily basis, others would be scheduled. We need the Meals on Wheels - which
could be provided for from the center. Right now we estimate there are at least 25 shut-in<_
in P+leridian. Fellowship is a very important part of seniors and all people - young or old-
helps the elderly to live in their own homes for a longer period of time, because of the
activities at a center - providing their help in many ways to others and staying out of a
nursing home which is a cost not only to an individual, but the State and tax payers.
"We are in need of a location and the Grant. The cost of the building as per this pre-
liminary drawing which was done a year ago, is $355,376 - was told by a developer it could
be done for much less, more like $220,000, but could be scaled down."
Valerie displayed drawing, indicating the building could be built as shown in red for the
amount of the Grant. Drawing demonstrated each future addition.
Ryan: "If permissible, the seniors intend to get the community involved, having a fund
drive - estimating to raise $150,000 and help to build a multi-purpose center.
"Funds for equipment and .furnishings - tables, chairs, etc. would be available also. Funds
for operating expense would be gotten through County and area agency - a cook and site
manager would be paid through Central District Health.
"We plan to use the facilities five days a week at the present time and hope to extend the
activities to seven days a week - as it's been learned that the weekend and holidays are
the most lonely of any time, to a lot of the lonely.
"Besides some of the services mentioned before, we will have Pot Luck, card parties, Pool,
arts and crafts, quilting, a rummage booth, dancing, meetings and movies, banquests,
wedding receptions, etc. Others would be given the use of the building with senior super-
vision, so that no damage is done.
"t~ieridian is the only place in Ada County that does not have a center or a community hall
to accomodate any number of people. We seniors hope to have conveyed to the Council of the
great need to this building.
"You know, if I may say, there are people becoming seniors every day and God willing you
will be one too.' Thank you."
Orton: "I would like to ask the senior citizens - now we have already cleared up the
problem about being able to complete the project with $200,000, - I would like to clear
up some confusion on the possibility of sites. As I understand, there has been conditional
offers from developers made to the Senior Citizens Center which I don't think you can take
to the bank, but they are offers, there are some conditions: In addition to that, there
are very few pieces of City ground available, but there are a couple. I have spoke to the
seniors about one, the old treatment plant, allocating a portion - would that site be
acceptable if you couldn't find a better one in the meantime?"
Valerie: "I think so."
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Annie Jones: "I would like to speak about that. I am Chairman of the Board and we have
voted on that - that we would accept if they City offered it to us, and one of the things
I would like to put to you is there is still alot of senior citizens still able to work
and help clean up the ground - I didn't say, 'do it all', but help - there are alot that
can still do carpenter work. So if you see fit to give us the ground, we will be glad to
cooperate in anyway. And to answer one question or a statement made earlier;., I understand
the Bazaar building has been already sold."
Orton: "I would like to bring up ope other option on a site that is available to the City
Council, if they want to pursue it. The City now owns and is developing a 15 acre park on
the south side of town, the land was purchased in part with money from the Bureau of Out-
door Recreation, and dedicated solely for recreation at that time. The only way to get
out of that. dedication is to transfer to another piece of ground. Remaining right now on
that site is approximately six acres of ground not developed into a park or anything, with
parking lot nearby. Now, the existing sewer treatment plant consists of approximately six
acres and there is the option, gentlemen, fora transfer of the recreational requirements
from the acres up near the speedway, which doesn't look like a good site today, but when
the shopping center's developed, it will be an excellent site - to the treatment plant site
for recreation - we could get out from under the obligation to develop that as recreation.
Seems to me there are three options available for the site - the park, the old treatment
plant, and perhaps some developer oriented scheme if it were to get off the ground. It
also seems to me that the seniors have devised a way to get something useful out of $200,00(
and I would really like to see this thing turn around and I would really like the Council
to submit that application for the Senior Citizens Center."
Mayor Glaisyer: "Anymore comments from the public."
Bobbie Dennett: "May I ask Mike Frost to explain a little bit about the deadline we are up
against and why we made the recommendation that we did."
Mike Frost: "After the selection this evening, the application has to be submitted some-
time between November 3, and November 15, this is a limited time, again this is pre-
application and at one of the previous hearings there was some comments made as to how
would a Senior Citizen Center rank. I called Portland, asked how they would rank and they
said there wasn't anyway they could tell him. I think that's fair, I told the committee
that and so everyone is aware of that. There has been some concerns that because J-U-B
Engineers is doing the preliminary application, that perhaps we would be pressuring the
City to be doing sewer and water. It is my understanding that this would be connectors to
the lines from the homes and there won't be any engineering work involved so J-U-B has no
profit oriented type thing in the future, in other words, there is not going to be a big
water/sewer project in the future for engineering. The time frame was of some concern as
was the ability of the seniors or the City Council, whether they could meet the require-
ments that the project be completabl:e and as pointed out by Valerie, this information was
not available and this is the first tame it has been available, that they 'could actually
do something for the $220,000.: I have no idea whether that includes land acquisition,
construction, or what. There were a lot of constraints and considerations and I don't
believe any one of the Citizens Adivisory Committee was opposed to a senior center, as a
matter of fact, everyone thought it was a good idea. It just so happened that they felt
that is the way the City`s priorities happened to be aligned at this point of time."
Kingsford: "Mike, would a Senior Citizens Center have to have architectural drawings
completed?"
Frost: "No, that would not have to be done in a pre-application agreement. One of the
reasons for the pre-application ~:tage is to keep the cost down to the applicant. I did
talk to an architect and he felt the cost fora Senior Center could be in the $50.00 to
$60.00 per square foot range, assuming it was of frame construction. That would not
include kitchen facilities."
Frost addressed Valerie: "Does that number sound reasonable.?"
Valerie: "We do not have to include the equipment which is tables and chairs and kitchen
facility in this proposal."
Frost: "They would not be eligible."
Valerie: "No, is that what you said?"
Frost: "What I said was that the cost would be about 50 to 60 dollars a square foot."
Valerie: 'Z was told that that is way high. Because a home is built on about $30.00 a
square foot - now I don't know, but the person that is doing the building told me this
the other day. This (referring to sketch) would probably cost us$2~O,iOQD because there
is no detail, no big cupboards, everthing quite large - in our kitchen, we don't plan to
have a mammoth group of cupboards, we plan to use trays on wheels so there wouldn't be as
much detail as there would be in a home."
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Frost: "I would like to bring up one final item in the survey. That is that there is a
great number of people that live in the target area with low income and the sewer/water
line rehabilitation that was proposed by the Citizens Advisory Committee would be only
available to those people. This would be considered a Housing Rehabilitation project,
therefore, would have 100% towards the 400 points in the application. The only problem
with the Senior Citizen Center would be - we would have to use only seniors who are below
the moderate income level in estimating the percentage of benefit below moderate income
people. Again, you don't know who is going to apply, you may be the only applicant, which
case you would get it regardless of the project. The competition may be very strong, or
very weak."
Orton: "That's a change in the rules from last year's program - the target group had to
be 51% low or moderate income."
Frost: "They always have been."
Orton: "And whatever the group was, if that condition was met, they got the priority point
for it."
Frost: "The way that is actually calibrated in the metropolitan area, there was only one
applicant last year so they got the maximum points regardless of what they applied for.
Generally, the group that would have the highest low/moderate income benefits would be
assigned the 400 points and everyone else would be marked against those 400 points."
Orton: "So if we were to submit one project and had 51% low/moderate income users, no mattes
what project we would use, we would get the 400 points."
Frost: "If there were no other cities who applied - yes that is right."
Williams: "Are we limited to one application, per se, per project?"
Frost: "Yes."
Williams: "And these are one year durations, and not continuing funds?"
Orton: "That does have comprehensive program, covers three years in development though."
Williams: "This is what Kuna is applying for then?"
Orton: "Yes."
Frost: "Those funds are available on a statewide basis, they are not available in the
metropolitan area. There is only a single purpose fund available in the metropolitan area.'
Orton: "Did you ask HUD to rank two projects, in their opinion - you asked them about the
Senior Citizen Center, did you ask them to compare that to the water and sewer project?"
Frost: "Yes, and of course their answer was, they don't know, which I think is fair."
Brewer: "We were going by the basic written instructions provided by HUD."
Orton: "So in their eyes, they are equal?"
Frost: "Again, they don't know because they do not know who the applicants are and all the
details - of course we didn't know when we were asking - we were asking in very general
terms for guidance."
Brewer: "P1ike, is it true that Kuna and Garden City both are known to be applying for
this same grant?"
Frost: "I don't know specifically whether they are applying or not. They had representa-
tives at the pre-application conference."
Mayor Glaisyer: "Is Kuna applying Rick?"
Orton: "Kuna is applying and I asked HUD if it was for the same money and they said it
was too early in their funding schedule this year to know whether they would be competing
or simply concurrent grants - so both Kuna and Meridian are applying for single year grants
it appears, but we don't know if they will be competable. I don't know if Garden City or
Eagle is, I understand Eagle is, but I don't know that."
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Frost: "I don't know either."
Piayor Glaisyer: "Any other comments from the public?"
Roy Goodwin: "I'm with the CAC Committee - one thing you can clear our minds on, as of the
advisory committee, we have no word in writing from the City that they would give us any of
this property, I realize now you would have to put it in writing so anybody else would
know that you really mean it."
Mayor Glaisyer: "Thank you."
Ray Sotero: "Who would be responsible for maintenance, utility and heating cost?"
Mayor Glaisyer: "It has never been addressed."
Orton: "I can address Kung's situation, I am vaguely familiar with that, by discussion
with the Mayor. The Kuna Senior Citizen Community Center is based on a 80-20 split where
80Y of the time and expense is allocated with the senior citizens and 20% of the time and
expense is allocated by the community at large."
Sotero: "You mean it is rented out?"
Orton: "No, there's two groups splitting the time, use and expense of it. The senior
citizens does pay for maintenance, rather, they do it through cookie sales and through
dues, something of that nature,"
E. B. Jenkins; "Including taxes, insurance, etc?"
Orton: "The one in Kuna is under City jurisdiction, it's not a taxing entity, but insur-
ance as I understand, all costs are split according."
Dee Slack: "I'm with the Agency of Aging, of Weiser and our. agency will assist the seniors
to the level in which-they need and in operating and maintaining the center. At this point
we don't know the amount of money that could be set aside, allocated or whatever, but
their agency will do that assistance."
Playor Glaisyer: "Anymore comments at this particular time?"
Brewer: "Mr. Mayor, may we ask our counselor a question? At this point can you see any
legal involvement as to whether the property was given to the senior citizens or leased on
a dollar a year basis or consumed legal ramifications that come out of this down the road?"
Crookston: "I haven't seen the requirements of the grant, Bill, but I imagine there would
have to be some certainty of that access use."
Kingsford: "Are you aware of that Mike? Would they have to own or could it be a lease?"
Frost: "I think it could be a lease. Most of the Federal programs have a 20 year tenure,
which you must maintain the building 20 years for that purpose."
Bobbie Dennett: "The one thing that frightens me a little about this proposal is the
person that says they can build this for less than $50.00 or $60.00 a square foot, if
anybody has ever built or planned a home and a contractor says I can build that for
$30,000 and a year .later that house is costing $40,000. Do we have anything in writing,
a written commitment from the gentleman that told you that he can build the center for
$200,000 or for less than $40.00 a square foot - if so, how much less specifically, how
much will he build it for?"
Valerie: "No,because there's no point in dealing in those kind of words - we are not
ready for any kind of deal, so no questions were asked."
Brewer: "I think Bobbie has addressed a very important question here - at $30.00 a square
foot, it figures out 6,600 feet which I think is three times your average home, I guess.
Is this about an area shown within the red square area - would that be approximately 6,600
square feet?"
Valerie: "I don't know - it would figure an 86' X 65'4" which would give us a dinning
area, kitchen, the offices and the restrooms, and then we would have storage. The kitchen
itself is not large enough, we know that from the drawing, so it would have to be changed,
but basically we could get by at least with our nutrition program and with our meals on
wheels from the smaller area. We could not have our dances, our game rooms, or quilting
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without setting up frames, chairs and things like that - the seniors would have to do on
their own, there's no hired help in the group besides the cook and the manager."
Brewer: "In what little planning you have done with your building, has there been any
consulting with your County agencies such as your building codes, your health regulations,
when you're dealing with the community such as this, your complete kitchen has to be
stainless steel - is this all considered?"
Valerie: "It's all considered, but it is not included exactly in the building. It comes
from a separate fund as I understand. Am I right Dee?"
Dee Slack: "Yes."
Brewer: "You mean the money for all of that sort of thing would be available from other
entities?"
Valerie: "Other grants - other sources, and the seniors are not going to sit idle, they
are going to get out and work for some of this money."
Kingsford: "Mike, how does this look on the grant if it's nonfinished project like the
kitchen, so far as depending on other grants?"
Frost: "If you had some other commitments on some other grants, it would grant well, but
you know like one of the things you were going to figure in like a bond issue or the City
was going to do something, you would have to be well commited."
George Judd: "Citizens Committee. At our committee meeting, we all expressed the opinion
that our sympathies .were with the senior citizen program. We were also concerned about the
deadline when this proposal had to be presented to the Federal Government. We were also
concerned at the last public hearing with the $400,000 figure for community senior citizens
building and program, and we felt that this grant would not complete the program. Now, if
other things have come into the picture since we held our committee meeting, if new avenues
of additional funds has been designated, plans can be drawn and put into legal form to be
presented to the Federal Government, perhaps the committee would change it's mind. But we
are still of the opinion this has to be completed by the first week of November and we
recommended that the City take immediate steps to designate this plot of ground so that
program could be followed through. I'm fully aware that the City Councilmen, the people of
Meridian, have been so involved with doing and completing things that had to be done that
it's high time we do something for the people of this area - such as a community center.
But if this does not complete the project, if this grant is not in by the deadline, then we
are going to lose the whole thing."
Mayor Glasiyer: "First of all, we are at a very severe time frame. To my knowledge, this
is the first time the City has applied .for such a grant. We were not aware of the access
of these funds until approximately a month ago. We know that there is a severe problem in
that part of the community, we have all the technical engineering things that have to be
done out there. The senior citizens are going to benefit if we get the grant, if we go
ahead with the water and sewer revisions. One, because 51% of the people out there are
senior citizens. The only indirect cost you are going to save is that sooner or later that
project is going to have to be done and you're talking about $200,000 which means your
water bills, sewer rates are going to have to be increased to take care of that cost. So
it's an indirect benefit to the senior citizens if we can get this money. I personally
believe the Citizens Committee came up with the right solution with the time frame they had,
I also acknowledge the senior citizens have had a great problem acquiring their center. My
point is that I hope the City Council will abide with what the Advisory Conmitte has formu-
lated and will go ahead with that grant and I also surmise that we should go into a special
commission, if you will, to work directly with the senior citizens and to find a piece of
property and get it on board - make the commitments we have to make and next year apply for
other grants. T think we are both ill prepared to go ahead with your grant at this parti-
cular time."
Orton: "I'd like to bring a couple of things to the Council's attention. First of all this
isn't the first time we applied for this grant - we got $26,000 about four years ago."
Mayor Glaisyer: "I haven't been on the Council four years."
Orton: "Secondly, for repairs and replacements in the water/sewer systems, this Council has
established in their funding,a method of generating money called funded depreciation. In
fiscal 81 we intend to develop a funded depreciation amount in the sewer budget of $65,000,
is that correct?"
Williams: "Approximately - a little less than that."
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Orton: "And in the water budget, we intend. to develop a fund depreciation account Qf
$22,000. Furthermore, we have in the water fund for fiscal '80 somewhere between $40 and
$49,000 surplus. If in fact we have some needs in our water and sewer systems, we have
those funds available to us, and we can use them. Thirdly, we don't need to go looking
for a site fora Senior Citizens Center, we don't need to write anybody, ask anybody, we
have sites. We have two sites that are available for that type of facility if we, the
Council, decide to use it for that. I hope we do. Furthermore,in.fact, the other sites
available to the seniors are equally as good or better. Lastly, the only thing that has
to be done, Mr. Frost, correct me if I'm wrong, in order to switch ships at this point in
the stream, would be after the sites commited, change the survey on the income of the target
group, in this case the Senior Citizens Club. We have the addresses, telephone numbers,
names and I'm sure the support of the club to do that. I think we have pumped enough money
down the water and sewer systems in the last seven years, over seven and a half million
dollars, and I think it is time we try to bring something back to the community in the
form of useful facility for our senior citizens. I think over the years that I've been in
Meridian, I have heard a lot of discussion regarding the Senior Citizen Center and the
opportunity is to act right here in this grant, we have the time, we have the site and we
have the need - I think we should go for it."
Audience Applause.
Williams: "I have one thing - Rick had talked previously to the City Council because of
his work preparing the grant for Kuna, the same competing grant, I hate to feel that we are
leading anyone down the merry path right now, because according to what Rick has told us
in private, is the fact that this grant has already been pre-awarded to Kuna for this year
So I'm concerned if we gat everybody fired up to get this thing off and nothing happens.
Especially if this whole pre-commitment exists because of public health hazard as Rick
stated, is Kuna's main .reason. I would like to see the Senior Citizens Center too, but I
think we are blowing everybody up to a frenzy right now and I sure hate to see the let down'
Orton: "I think I should respond to that because it sounds like a conflict of interest. I
checked with HUD and asked them if there is any competition between my client Kuna and this
particular grant and they said no. And I've asked the attorney if there would be a con-
flict there and he said no - I've informed the senior citizens several times that there
would be a possibility that there would be some stiff competition - I think they recognize
that."
Valerie: "As far as a number of seniors and in the low income bracket, around 800, I have
proof of over 700 there - there approximately 300 that are way below the $17,000 income
bracket. The social security and pension checks don't amount to anything - so population
wise the seniors probably have it out numbered,"
Brewer: "Rick, as you mentioned earlier, the possibility of there being more than one
grant available for these same things, in all our readings in the application, it pointly
refers to one. Mike, are you aware there are going to be several grants available in the
same caliber?"
Frost: "I would suspect if Kuna and Meridian each applied for $100,000, there would be two
grants, but right now I don't know what Kuna is applying for. My indication from Federal
literature is that in the metropolitan area, Please note: due to the small amount available
to the Metrooolitan Comarehensive; $129,675.00, these funds are transfered to the single
e
IytSl, Sln le Ur OSe rant solo 07 total ~by,25cb.UU IUS ~LC7,ni~.uu rev~seu w jai,
199,500.00. When I talked to HUD about two weeks ago, t ey said that number had been
revised to upward to $22Q,000. That number is subject to fluctuation - it could be back
down to the $199,500.00. Other than this, I cannot answer your question."
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Kingsford: "So if we apply for the $220,000, that's it - right?"
Frost: "They might fund you at a lower level - I don't know."
Brewer: "DO we have to have the decision tonight, can we delay two or three days?"
Frost: "Yes, I think it can be,"
Orton: "That might be appropriate. Ralph Green, the contact person for HUD, will be in
Boise this week. This would be an opportunity to get a clarification."
Brewer" Rick, do you know, or can you divulge the amount of funds Kuna has applied for?"
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Orton: "I don't know the exact amount, it's less than the old allocations
asking for what used to be the allocation which was around $192,000.00."
Brewer: "Do you know when they will be having their public hearings?"
Orton: "I don't know when they are scheduled."
They are not
Frost: "It appears to me it might be well to not make this decision and talk to Mr. Green
the metropolitan representative in the area that could influence your decision - in as
much as Kuna has not applied for the whole $200,000 and if it's going to be $100,000 split,
you are obviously going to do sewer and water if you want any money. $100,000 probably
wouldn't do anything for the senior citizens, on the other hand the $200,,!00 is still
competitive, at least you then would have a decision to make."
Kingsford: "Is that kosher at all to ask them to pre-write the grant?"
Frost: "They won't give you an answer on it, but maybe we can find out what Kuna is
applying for."
Valerie: "I was talking to someone who is an ex-employee of HUD and I was told in a
community like Meridian, they would give a preference to the senior citizens over anything
else."
Williams: "One thing Valerie, in the meantime, that would be advantageous for the senior
citizens to do, is to go through the list of the seniors that are in Meridian Senior
Citizens book and see if you can ascertain what each income level is to arrive at a
medium income."
Valerie: "How would you go about asking these people?"
Williams: "What I`m saying is that without that, this type of grant - low/moderate income
the senior citizen's request would be dead."
Valerie: "Can we base it like the City did on their guide - $17, 280?"
Williams: "Yes."
Valerie: "Why do we have to go and do this?"
Williams: "We have only surveyed a target area, We did for downtown metropolitan area."
Valerie: "Not within the City limits or within the Fire District?"
Williams: "No."
Orton: "And not specifically for the senior citizens."
Kingsford: "About five blocks."
Valerie: "I don't think it would be too big a problem."
Sotero: "How many residents would be effected by that renovation of the sewer, and how
much would that cost?"
Mayor Glaisyer: "244 housing units and the rest remaining cost to be the full amount of
the grant. 251 units."
Kingsford: "I would like to make one comment in regard to Rick's statement of our funds
for sewer and water - I know a lady here tonight, who was also on the Citizens Advisory
Committee, and has had only a trickle of water since I"ve been in Meridian - I think she
deserves to have water."
Mayor Glaisyer: "What is the Council's decision?"
Williams: "I would move that we close the public hearing."
Kingsford: "Second."
E.B. Jenkins: "I have lived in Peridian for forty years and I am well acquainted with
Kuna, in fact, I have been in their facilities down there and do I understand they are
asking a grant?"
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(Meridian City Hall
Orton: "They are going to be applying for HUD funds. They have in the past - last year."
Jenkins: "I wish Meridian had accordingly with the size of the town, the situation they
have there."
Mayor Glaisyer: "There is a Motion on the table to adjourn the public hearing. All those
in favor."
6dilliarns,yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Motion Carries. ~.
Mayor Glaisyer: "Senior citizens please wait fora decision from the Council."
Frost: "If you decide within a week, you probably have time."
The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Orton to table the HUD Grant Issue by
Friday.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Agenda
2
Discussion concerning time.
Mayor Glaisyer announced a special meeting to be held concerning the Community Development
Block Grant on Thursday, October 9, 1980, 4:30 p.m.
Senior citizens left the Council Chambers at this time.
DUY Payment
tilliams brought the Council up to date by stating that during the last regular meeting,
the Motion was made and carried that Change Order Mo. 6, DYY Construction for Sewage
Treatment Plant, Time Extension for 108 days be granted. By the action of this change
order, the City actually approved financial obligation of $43,200. This amount is due
and will be the final payment to them for the sewage treatment facility - $26,400 will be
held as liquidated damages in accords of the terms of the contract.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Brewer that the City pay DVY Construction
$43,200 from the Construction Account as final payment for the construction. sewer treat-
ment facility.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford to transfer $12,355 from the
25 Sewer Account to Construction Account.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Agenda
3
APA First Quarter Dues
h1ayor Glaisyer stated that the Planned Association Member Contribution for FY-1981,
$725.00 First Quarter was due, total commitment would be $2,900 - 1981.
Mayor: "fentlemen, do you wish to be a member of APA? I would recommmend it."
Williams: "I would also recommend it, being the Chairman of APA this year, I have some
bias, but also think that some of the things brought to a head just in this year have
been well worth the money to the City of Meridian. For example, through the Eity's
instigation, Joe and myself, we have received a memorandum of understanding from the
Federal Agency that does fund low cost housing projects. that they will be monitoring
these projects now in diverting the funds from the rural areas to 90% of the Boise
Metropolitan Area that's in compliance with the Ada Housing Plan that this City whole-
heartedly supoorted and did adopt in their Comprehensive Plan. It's been very piecemeal
and although HUD says they will fund a subdivision no more than 25% or so for low cost
housing, by the time you have Idaho Housing authority and other Federal agencies, you
could have a subdivision that was 100% low cost housing. We hope we wi11 be able to
moni".tor this now through this understanding process and eliminate that and to divert
these low income housing more to Boise which can more readily absorb them. I think that
alone is worth $2,000.
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Meridian City Hall .11. Octdber 6 1980
Mayor: "If we do any svork with APA, it is on a contract basis."
Orton: "What do they give us for this $2,900?"
Williams: "A form for us to participate in, To determine what's going to happen in
Peridian, we have been involved in the I80 interchange study, for another example."
Orton: "That would be public information."
Williams: "When it's finished - it's nice to have some input before its finished, however".
Mayor: "We also have two votes on the APA Board."
Williams: "Which we have been able to utilize. I think it arovides a good form for the
City of Meridian to voice their concerns about what's happening -what's happening in the
long range transportation plan, what projects we want to happen jn Meridian and how we
prioritize them - the railroad crossing is a good example."
Orton: "I firmly believe that, whether or not we as the Council support APA and want to
stay in, but a number of our constituents don't, I get more negative APA feed back than
any other issue confronted by the City." He suggested that a public poll be taken similar
to the fluoridation poll..
City Clerk stated this was costly and officials were qualified to make this decision.
Williams stated that in some degree the County, through our tax money, is supporting
through the Ulestern Cities program - Meridian was allocated 170 days which. were basically
picked up by the County for projects we wanted done, "we couldn't pay for it, quite franklyf
A consultant would have to be hired.
Williams stated the organization has been supportive of Meridian.
There was more discussion concerning APA achievements.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Williams that the City .join FY-1981
Commitment Planning Association P•1ember Contribution First Quarter Dues and the amount of
$725.00 be paid.
t4otion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, nay.
14
Computer
Mayor Glaisyer asked the Council to award the bid for a computer to Northwest Computer
Center. Williams, Orton and Glaisyer had met with Tom Wilford, of Ernst and Whinney who
recommended that the Cjty purchase the computerfrom Northwest Computer if they can ade-
quately service it, or go to IBM on a lease program. City of Gooding has IBM and are not
satisfied. Glaisyer stated that Northwest Computer was reported to handle any service
problems (Ontario specifically is satisfied.)
Williams questioned if action required would approve the speculation. (higher specs).
Glaisyer stated that he anticipated going to a 32 bit instead of a 16 as Wilford suggested
and is waiting fora response from Tom Madison.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford that the City enter into nego-
tiation with Northwest Computer Center for a computer.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea..
5
The f1ayor read Ordinance #380 entitled:
AN ORDINAPJCE AMENDING AND CHANCING THE ZONING IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PART
OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, IN ADA
COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF PERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO.
Mayor Glaisyer called for request for reading in full. There was none.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Brewer that the rules provisions of
50-9002 and all rules and provisions requiring that ordinances be read on three different
days be dispensed with and that Ordinance Number 380, as read, be passed and approved.
t4otion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Meridian City Hall .12. October 6, 1980
Mayor Glaisyer read Amended Ordinance.#309 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AND ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
A PORTION OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 12, T. 3N., R. 1W., B.M.; AND A PORTION OF THE NE
1/4 OF SECTION 13, T. 3N., R. 1W., B.M., ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
WHICH PROPERTY IS ADJACENT AND COPTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO.
P1ayor Glaisyer called for request for reading in full. There was none.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Brewer that the rules and provisions of
50-9002 and all rules and provisions reouiring that ordinances be read on three different
days, be dispensed with and that Amended Ordinance Number 309, as read, be passed and
approved.
Mayor Glaisyer abstained from any action.
President of Council, tilliams, called for vote.
Motion Carried: Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Mayor Glaisyer read Amended Ordinance #360 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AND ZONIPIG CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 18, T. 3N., R. lE., ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, AND
BEING A PORTION OF SAID SECTION 18, T. 3N., R. lE., RECORDS OF ADA COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO,
TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, WHICH PROPERTY IS ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
ADA COUNTY, IDAHO.
Mayor Glaisyer called for request for reading in full. There was none.
The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Kingsford that the rules and provisions of
50-9002 and all rules and provisions requiring that ordinances be read on three different
days, be dispensed with and that Amended Ordinance Number 360, as read, be passed and
approved.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Agenda
6 Engineering Report:
Engineer Gary Smith reported that the monument replacement has been taken care of on W.
Pine.
Smith reported one of the major infiltration problems is coming from Wheel Inn Mobile Manor.
A letter of August 18, 1977 to Keith Stokes, who was the owner at the time, was written
stating that Rodding and Cleaning Machines was under contract to rehabilitate sewer lines
and their flow had been monitored showing significant flow coming from their system. This
flow was not attributed to actual sewage. Superintendent Ward measured flow October 1,
1980 and found it exceeded readings of 117,000 at 2:00 p.m. At 12:25 a.m. the next morning
it was 1.2 inches below what it was. This averaged 125,000 gallons a day, that one course
alone.
Smith read from Stokes letter dated September 15, 1977 which stated he would do any
necessary work with their own contractor, and asked for maps. Smith stated there has been
no work, or little to eliminate that flow.
Williams stated this is a private line.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Brewer that a letter be written by
Engineer Smith to Wheel Inn Mobile Manor advising them of their ratio.
Orton questioned a monitoring station.
Smith stated there is only one manhole nearby.
Ward said there would have to spot measurements made several times a day.
Mayor Glaisyer called fora vote.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Roto-Rooter located on W. Franklin, was discussed and is 1,000 feet from sewer service.
There was discussion concerning minimum sewer charge.
The Motion was made by Orton and seconded by Brewer to waive the minimum hook up and .
monthly fee charge to Roto-Rooter, located on W. Franklin, until such time the City can
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provide sewer service within the distance required by ordinance.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
Agenda
7
Other Business:
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Williams that the bills be paid.
Piotion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Qrton, yea.
There was discussion concerning letter of request from Lee Stucker regarding Bethaven
replat. Letter on file with these minutes.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Williams that the City accept the
amended preliminary plat for Bethaven Subdivision and not require a complete preliminary
plat, but a final plat hearing.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea.
Orton abstained.
Orton stated that it was time to allow or disallow the Race Track Association priviledge
for parking area behind race track. There have been no complaints in previous use. The
old racing lease is out and there will be a different leasee this coming year, but with
same restrictions.
Kingsford reported on weed problems.
There was discussion about procedures.
Chief Sherwin stated when he receives a complaint, the property owner is notified, after
two weeks, if the weeds have not been cut, he sends a private contractor out, the City is
billed and through legal process, the City has to bill the owner or place a lien.
Fire Chief Welker stated that sending a man out to cut the weeds down does not alleviate
the fire hazard problem on the ground.
Crookston is to look into ordinance initiating a fine for obnoxious or hazardous weeds.
Williams reported that the effluent from the plant was 5 P1G/L for the month of September.
This is substantially below our discharge permit,. He commended Earl Vtard and his staff
for doing a superior job of operating the plant, and announced that the plant is up for
"The Plant of the Year" award.
Williams also reported that a project to begin soon is the railroad crossing on E. 1st St.
Idaho State Transportation would like to make a portion of E. 1st St. four lanes, and
suggested they be invited fora discussion session.
Brewer stated the Home Federal sign at the corner of E. 1st St, and Franklin obstructs
traffic view.
Chief Sherwin stated that the sign is outside the sight triangle.
Brewer stated that through the courts, the cities are being held directly responsible for
problems such as hazardous intersections such as this. He cautioned that this be sur-
veiled.
Ward stated that the church on 2 1/2 St. and 3rd St. sewer charges need to be followed
through.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford to move into Executive Session
by request of Attorney Crookston.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford, yea; Brewer, yea; Orton, yea.
The Motion was made by lilliams and seconded by Brewer to move from Executive Session and
adjourn regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea; Kingsford,
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Voucher Date
17503 9-30-80
17504 9-30-IIO
17586 9-30-80
17587 9-30-80
17588 9-30-80
17589 9-30-80
17590 9-30-80
17591 9-30-80
17592 9-30-80
17593 9-30-80
17594 9-30-80
17595 9-30-80
17596 9-30-80
17597 9-30-90
17598 9-30-80
17599 9-30-80
17600 9-30-80
17601 9-30-80
17602 9-30-80
17603 9-30-80
17604 9-30-80
17605 9-30-80
17606 9-30-80
17607 9-30-80
17608 9-30-80
17609 VOID
17610 9-30-80
17611 9-30-80
17612 9-30-SO
17613 9-30-80
17614 9-30-80
17615 9-30-80
17616 9-30-80
17617 9-30-80
17618 9-30-80
17619 9-30-80
17620 9-30-80
17621 9-30-80
17622 9-30-80
17623 9-30-80
17624 9-30-80
17625 9-30-80
17626 9-30-80
17627 9-30-80
17628 9-30-80
17629 9-30-80
17630 9-30-80
17631 9-30-80
17632 9-30-80
17634 9-30-80
17635 9-30-80
17636 9-30-80
17637 9-30-80
17638 9-30-80
17641 4-30-80
17645 9-30-80
17639 9-30-80
17640 9-30-80
17642 9-30-80
17643 9-30-80
17644 9-30-80
17661 9-30-80
17662 9-30-80
17663 9-30-80
17664 9-30-80
17665 9-30-80
17666 9-30-80
1766 9-30-80
17668 9-30-80
Hall
Idaho First National Bank
State of Idaho Electrical Bureau
Lynette Peters
Idaho First National
Bruce Stuart
Raymond Voss
Idaho First National
Gary Smith
Joseph L. Glaisyer
Bill ~. Brewer
Grant Paul Kingsford
Rick Orton
Richard C. Williams
LaWana L. Niemann
Mary Jane Harper
Tamera Perkins
Judy Ann Byers
Candy Hall
John 0. Fitzgerald
Roger Sherwin
Jean E. Moore
Rick L. Richardson
Norman Woody Williams
Dennis James Estes
Kevin D, Robertson
Bank
Bank
Mark S. Shaver
Gene N. Trakel
Richard Douo Nichols
Jim Williston
Alfred Ray Thorusen
Richard P, Donahue
Roger L. Welker
Raymond Lee Voss
Bruce 0. Stuart
Dewey R. Davis
Mark L. Aguirre
Gregory B. Walker
Carol Schultz
Ann M. Kiebert
Lana S. Peoples.
Elaine Town
Judy P1. Blessing
Earl Ward
Robert Keith Boyd
Frederick Putzier
Dan D. Groog
Kris K. Jennison
Robert L. Parsons Jr.
Terry L. Tipton
U.S. Post Office
Rick Richardson
Idaho First fational Bank
Ambrose Fitzgerald and Crookston
Vern Schoen y
Idaho Dept. of Health
City of Meridian
Jim Bentley, Jr.
Farmers and Merchants
State of Idaho
Soc#al Security Trust
Ace Hardware
Amfac Electric Supply
Baird Oil Co.
Big 0 Tires
Bill's 66 Service
Bisco
and Welfare
State Bank
Fund
Co.
Boise City Fire Department
Bodine Oil Company
October 6. 1980
Purpose
Clerk Typist
Works
Fire Marshal
Engineer
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Clerk
Clerk Tyoist
Clerk Typist
Clerk Typist
Clerk. Typist
Attorney
Police Chief
Clerk Typist
Police
Police
Police
Police
Amount
11,043.92
24.75
214.49
22,885,90
42.00
65.00
23,820.90
1,00
529.20
81.70
89,20
89,20
89.20
874.82
586.49
400,87
382.59
260.72
148.58
900.58
532.14
840.27
866,28
793.56
788.60
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Doq Catcher
Fire Chief
Fire Marshal
Works
Works
Works
Works
Works
Treasurer
Clerk Typist
Clerk Typist
Clerk Typist
Wastewater
Wastewater
Wastewater
Wastewater
Wastewater
Pastewater
Police
Postage
Police
Attorney
Bldg. Insp
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
707, 24
715,76
943,81
557.45
544.45
512.21
198,61
748,59
992.07
829.15
712,12
306.63
337.36
716.07
539.98
446.08
225,04
1,104,81
867,31
694.35
616,09
623,59
711.40
880.62
239,98
9,10
5,853,90
3,659.00
1,576.06
50.00
"25.14
200.00
3,448.20
895.50
3,969.94
37.83
98.56
6.21
468.24
168.50
69.32
300.00
2,207.80
eridian City Hall October 6, 1980
oucher Date Purpose Amount
7669 9-30-80 Boise State University 120.00
7670 9-30-80 Boise Truck and Equipment Supplies 87.84
7671 9-30-80 Brewer Pest Control Service 8.50
7672 9-30-80 Bud's Repair Service 33.50
7673 9-30-80 Bureau of Federal Surplus Property Supplies x0.00
7674 9-30-80 Capital Steamway Police 93.00
7675 9-30-80 Banner Machine Works Supplies 66.14
7676 9-30-80 City of Meridian 115.60
7677 9-30-80 City of Boise - Communications Division Service 186.31
7678 9-30-80 Commercial Sign & Design Police 35.00
7679 9-30-80 Day-Timers Supplies 87.20
7680 9-30-80 Decker's Inc. Supplies 27.12
7681 9-30-80 Dept. of Law Enforcement Peace Officers Standards & Trng. Police 565.00
7682 9-30-80 Dirt, Inc. Service 462.50
1683 9-30-80 Don's Shell Service 62.50
1684 9-30-80 Dyna Systems Supplies 111.70
7685 9-30-80 Elite Cleaners Service 37.10
7686 9-30-80 Ernst & Whinney Service 425.00
7687 9-30-80 E. R. Young Co. of Idaho, Inc. Fire 83.00
7688 9-30-80 Farmer Brothers Coffee Supplies 89.70
7689 9-30-80 Farm Store Supplies 48.40
7690 9-30-80 General Electric Supply Company Supplies 12.64
7691 9-30-80 Great Western Chemical Co. Supplies 205.D0
1692 9-30-80 Harold's Electric Service 22.90
7693 9-30-80 Harry E. Hazen Excavating Service 205.50
7694 9-30-80 Hazzys Supplies 56.50
7695 9-30-80 Hoff Building Center Supplies 7.60
1696 9-30-80 Howells, Inc. Supplies 33.00
7697 9-30-80 Huskey Auto Electric, Inc. 22.08
7698 9-30-80 Idaho Power Co. Service 7,489.49
7699 9-30-80 Idaho Water and Wastewater Divison of Environment 59.00
7700 9-30-80 Intermountain Gas Company Service 54.72
7701 9-30-80 Intermountain Surgical Supply Supplies 31.20
7702 9-30-80 International Business Machines Corp. Supplies 39.00
7703 9-30-80 J & D Printing 7.20
7704 9-30-80 Kalbus Office Supply Supplies 62.55
7705 9-30-80 Kowallis and Richards Supplies 34.42
7706 9-30-80 Lester's Uniform - Emblem Co. Police 298.48
7707 9-30-80 Mayne Pump Co., Inc. Supplies 548.59
7708 9-30-80 Meridian Drug Supplies 1.05
7709 9-30-80 Meridian Ford Sales, Inc. 451.03
7710 9-30-80 Meridian Glass & Scrren, Inc. Supplies 45.58
7711 9-30-80 Meridian Lock & Key Supplies 31.20
7712 9-30-80 Meridian Volunteer Firemans Association 390.12
7713 9-30-80 Modern Printers Supplies 350.60
7714 9-30-80 Mountain Bell Telephone Service 562.95
7715 9-30-80 Mountain View Equipment Co. Supplies 137.73
7716 9-30-80 Paul's Conoco 4.10
7717 9-30-80 Perma Green Lawn Co. Supplies 87.50
7718 9-30-80 Quick Response Unfit 232.00
7719 9-30-80 Quality Electric, Inc. Supplies 334.25
7720,:' 9-30-80 Radio Shack Supplies 122.40
7721 9-30-80 SArgent - Sowell, Inc. Supplies 39.18
7722 9-30-80 S & E Auto Parts Supplies 79.64
7723 9-30-80 Share Corp. Supplies 256.00
7724 9-30-80 Sheehan's - Boise, Inc. Supplies 5.00
7725 9-30-80 Roger Sherwin Police 129.55
7726 9-30-80 Sprouse-Reitz Co., Inc. #431 Supplies 7.81
7727 9-30-80 Starline Equipment Company Supplies 165.19
7728 9-30-80 Star Photo Service Supplies 1.90
7729 9-30-80 State of Idaho Dept. of Labor & Ind. Servs. 534.15
7730 9-30-80 Storey Feed & Seed Co. Supplies 82.00
7731 9-30-80 Sundance Dodge Inc. 840.98
7732 9-30-80 Tate Rental Supplies 72.00
7733 9-30-80 fiel-Car, Inc. Service 34.75
7734 9-30-80 Tolsma Repair & Welding Service 123.20
7735 9-30-80 Gene Trakel Police 45.00
7736; 9-30-80 Traylor Construction Co., Inc'. Supplies 875.32
7737 9-30-80 Uniformity Plus Supplies 600.30
Meridian City Hall October 6, 1980
Voucher Date Purpose Amount
17738 9-30-80 Valley Plews Service 277.41
17739 9-30-80 Van Gas Supplies 193.20
17740 9-30-80 Zamzow's Supplies 27.95
17741 9-30-80 Ambrose, Fitzgerald, Crookston & McLan Service 2,934.00
17742 9-30-80 Culligan Water Conditioning Supplies 45.50
17743 9-30-80 LTD Commodities, Inc. Supplies 121.49
17746 9-30-80 Machinery West Supplies 145.50
17747 9-30-80 P~ational Police Supply Supplies 48.95
17748 9-30-80 Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho 4,682.19
17749 9-30-80 Associatrton of Idaho Cities 2,521.99
17750 9-30-80 Colonial Insurance 757.35
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SURVEY RESULTS
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Of the 244 occupied housing units surveyed, responses were obtained from
109 household units. These 109 responses represent 450 of the total units
surveyed- Based on this sample, conclusions and projections were made for the
target neighborhood. The following are the results of those conclusions and
projections:
Housing Units in the Proiect Area
Occupied units 244
Vacant units 7
Total units 251
Head of Household Characteristics
Female, Owner 64 or 250
Female, Renter 24 or' 90
Male, Owner 122 or 49$
Male, Renter 41 or 16$
Income of Household Characteristics
Female, Above Moderate 10 or 4;
Female, Below Moderate 74 or 300
Male, Above Moderate 48 or 200
Male, Below Moderate 112 or 46a
Owner-Renter Characteristics
Owner Occupied 186 or 74a
Renter Occupied 65 or 26;
Age of Household Characteristic
60 Years Old or Over 125 or 49;
Under 60 Years Old 128 or 610
Demographic Characteristics
Average number of
persons per household 2.41
Number of residents
in project area 604
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--- HONORABLE MAYOR & MEMBERS OF THE COUNCZL#
~wa~ Am Valarie Louderbough -representing the Meridi~~~~
l Area Sr, Citizens - USING the Fire District as @ pop
bases,
THIS IS IN DEED A PRIVILAGE ~ THE SR, have looked for-
ward to.for a long time.
-- IT MIGHT BE ASKED WHO ARE THE SR, CITIZEN ORIGANIZATIONS
they are those b0 yrs, & older - associating & working
together in their oun age group -in providing Fellowship
& lively hood to each other regardless -color race or Creed
We Sr. in Meridian are incoperated ~ register wffith the
State Secretary - We have our I,R,S, non-profit organizatia
number.
--WHAT DO WE DO- we provide many services to those 60yrs &
older - such as - Transportation !t plus a dispatcher which
we now have -funded by 'County, State & Fed, funds,
( the County have furnished us with a Van,
We have a NEUTRITION PROGRAM going - meals are served
once wk, by O, J. Cafe- thru Central Dist, Health- 100
to 175 people taking part,aWe meet for FUN TIID~ - the 1st
Tue,of every month- 3rd Tue, for Pot Luck, Meeting &
some kind of program- this is done at the WHEEL INN
RECREFTION HALL- done for 3 yrs, - Owners have changed
'~k; R,~ rumors that changes in use of the Hall could changeED
r~ S WHERE WILL THE SR, GQ~1 there is NO OTHER place in Meridian
7 large enough to accomidate - 65 to 75 people attending
"~~ these activities, We did use the OCCIDENT CLUB HALL
~ ' but OUT GREW(IT, - with ~~)estimated a£ 800 Sr, population
`~ ~-- in Merdian~~ Presef?~~o ALSO the SR. hat live on the
~. West of Boise D0 NOT LIKE TO DRIVE TO THE C NTER THERE
& WOULD PREFER TU CUBE TO MERIDIAN TO SR, ACTIVITIES x-
WHICH A QUITE A FEW DO ALREADY AS THEY HEAR OF THE
LITTLE ACTIVITIES WE HAVE, ALSO LEAVING A FEW DOLLARS
I IN MERIDIAN. Other services that would be available if
- we had a CENTER are- Information, pertaining to Srg &
- their welfare -such as Tax releif on their property,
changes in the food stamp program -many other items-/':,`
~I Assistance of a visiting nurse- blood pressure checks-
Ii Private consoltation with- Soc, Sec, H,R,S, Attorney-
-arills,other legal problems, Legislative issues inportant
to the Srs, Many services xould be available on a daily
bases others would be scheduled, We need the MEALS ON
WHEELS- which could be provided for from the Center-
Right now we estimate there are at least 25 SHUT-IN in
Meridian, -Fellowship - a very inportant part of a Sr.
& and all peoples - young or old- helps the elderly Sawnvl
to 1~ in their oxn homes for a longer perid o£ time - be-
caus f the activities at a CENTER - providing their ~ in
many xays;'~dothers & staying out of a NURSING HOME xh is
a cost not only to an individual but the State & Tax payers.
WE ARE IN NEED OF A LOCATION & THE GRANT
-- THE COST OF THE BUILDING AS PER THIS P&ELIMINARY DRAWING
- xhich xas done a yr. ago- is ~ 335,376.00 - xas told by
a developer it /c~o,u,(l_d be done for much less more like ~~
~ 220,000.00. {!Gf-L LPCt~ L , ,L~~.~ ..~'cc4_c ~ti ' .<~ E'rs' i~
_- I£ permisable -- the Sr, inteded to get thetcoommisety
involved - having a fun drive - estimating
' ~ 150,000.00 & help to build a MULTIPURPOSE CENTER,
~ 7~s a~~le
wow Funds for equipment & furnishings%/ x~S~~~r~e&
also
~+~dyl~f{ for operating expense - xould be gotten thru -
' County & Area agency- A cook & Sight Mgr, xould be paid
thru Central District Health.
r _.~E PLAN TO USE THE FACILITIES - 5 days a xeek at the present
~ time and hope to extend the activities to, days a xeek -
as its been learned that the xk, end&a~@1~~~~ost lonley
of any d$me, TO A LOT OF THE LONLEY.
Beside ~yI¢ some of the services mentioned befor - xe
_.,~g~°to have Pot Luck, Card Parties, Pool, Arts&.& Crafts
~,uilting, A Rummage booth, dancing, meetings & movies.
Banquets, Wedding Receiptions & etc.
Others would be given the use of the building- xith Sr.
supervision.( no damage is done)
MERIDIAN IS THE ONLY PLACE ZN ADA COUNTY THAT DOES NOT
HAVE A CENTER --OR A COMMUNITY HALL TO ACCOMIDATE
~~/~HOP~~TO HAVE,• ~~ TES COUNCIL OF THE
WE S
GREAT NEED OF THIS BUILDING.
~ sa there are people becoming Seniors
YOU KNOWx if I may Y'
every day- & God xilling you rill be one too
Thank You,
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RECC;~"F»`;~~N-TO :L~°.T"Tti~T C;T" rC~NCI;,°.~:: HUD BI,CCK G,4A.~'T•Cctober 6, 1980
The purpose of ±".e Citizen advisory Council's presentation tonight is to
~ ma'{e a rece:nmerdatio^ for the use of the Departmen'. of Housing and Urban Development's
Block Grant,
HUD's goal in awarding this grant is *,o provide financial assistance to small
`'' metropolitan cities to improve their community, The objective is to aid lox and
moderate income families in resolving a community problem, One o£ the stipulations
`~.: of this grant is that the grant xill complete +.he project to xhich it is allocated,
The present needs of our community are 1) a community and senior citizen center,
and 2) upgrading and renovation of the sewer and xater systems in 'old toxn Meridian',
Folloxing txo public hearings, and after studying the survey taken in the
targeted area referred to:,.as 'old toxn Meridian', the Citizens Advisory Council arrived
at the fohoxing conclusions:
}~',~ 1, The senior citizens have substantiated that the Block Grant of X200,000,00
xould not complete the construction of a community/senior citizen center,
~~': 2, Meridian does not have funds available to complete a community senior citizen
center,
3, The city of Meridian has not allocated a specL°ic site to build a center,
4, Sexer and xater problems are serious in 'old toxn N:eridian',
5, 8~ of the residents in 'old town Meridian' are low to moderate income families,
6, 100 of these families would receive aid for sewer and xater improvements.
~, $0~ of the residents in 'old`toxn Meridian' are senior citizens,
8, The city of Meridian has documented the need, the exact cost, and has
outlined the proposed xater and sewer repair areas, No engineering fees are included
in the cost as this is sot new construction,
9, Basic physical services to existing residents are a higher priority for HUD
than nex construction,
Based on these conclusions, and the fact that Meridian will be competing with
other cities on a priority level fer this gran+., the Citizens Advisory Council recommends
to the City Council that the City of Meridian apply for the HUD Block Grant to be used
for repair of sewer connectors and water lines in the outlined plan for 'old town Meridian',
We further recommend that the City Council designate in writing a specific portion -
of the old sewer plant acreage for the purpose of building a senior citizen and
community center, By so doing our senior citizens would have a base to initiate a plan
for construction of a senior citizen/community center,
At t +s time,y~e wou]],,d also like to publicly thank the. Meridian High School government
/! ~ ~R.a77~ {fieC!Qs{oR~
class for their work in conducting the survey xhich gave us the neaessaxytfacts to study
in order to arrive at our recommendation,
Bobbie Dennett, Chairman I\~I
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