April 13, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Steven Tuft, Dan Bristol, Scott Spevak, and Deborah Hopkins.
Visitors Present:
Bill and Norma Morrison, Mike Brown, Steve Roberts, Jeremiah Justesen, Dawn Lage, Earl Andrew, Amy Despain, Laurie Welch, Robyn Anderson, Lance Andersen, Rose Schmitt, Mike Devers, and Brittany Bowden.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson welcomed everyone to the meeting and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 23, 2011
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2011 council meeting as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve paying the bills as presented. Second by Leann Smith. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Loan to Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency to Pay Bills
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve a loan to the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency to pay the bills as submitted from Harlan Mann and Ryan Armbruster in the amount of $5,360.92. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
In-Line Hockey Update - Steve Roberts
Steve Roberts as President of the Mini-Cassia In-Line Hockey Association thanked the City of Heyburn for their generous support of this program. He informed those present that they have 136 kids participating in the program this year. He also stated games are held on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and extended an open invitation to everyone to come. He thanked not only the City of Heyburn and the city crew for their continuing support of this program, but also members of the community that have stepped up to enable this program to continue.
Discuss/Approve Extension of Alfresco Parkway Final Plat
Paul Aston presented the findings of the Panning & Zoning Commission regarding the request for an extension of the Alfresco Parkway Final Plat. He stated the commission met on April 11, 2011 to discuss this item. The recommendation of the Heyburn Planning & Zoning Commission was to grant the extension for the Alfresco Parkway Final Plat until January 31, 2012.
Motion by Leann Smith to accept the recommendation from the Heyburn Planning & Zoning Commission extending the deadline for submission of the Alfresco Parkway Final Plat to January 31, 2012. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Letter of Support - Natural Chem
Mayor Anderson reviewed the request from Natural Chem for a letter of support from the City of Heyburn for the development of their biogas plant.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve sending a letter of support from the City of Heyburn and authorizing mayoral signature. Second by Joann Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Hiring of David Livingston for Summer Parks Position
Motion by Leann Smith to approve hiring for the Summer Parks Position through the temp agency. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Arbor Day Proclamation
Earl Andrew stated this is the 14th year for the City of Heyburn to be involved in the Arbor Day Program. He also stated activities for this year will be held on April 19th. Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Arbor Day Proclamation and authorize the mayoral signature declaring April 19th for the Arbor Day Celebration. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Executive Session for Matters of Personnel and Litigation as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to go into Executive Session for Matters of Personnel and Litigation as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Leann Smith, Rocky Baker and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Scott Spevak, Deborah Hopkins, and Steven Tuft.
Guests Present:
Dawn Lage.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topics were matters of personnel and litigation. These matters were discussed with City Attorney Steven Tuft. Executive Session began at 7:30 PM and concluded at 8:55 PM.
The council meeting ended at 8:55 P.M.
George A. Anderson
Mayor
Deborah F. Hopkins
City Clerk/Treasurer