June 8, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes

 City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes and Public Hearing

June 8, 2011

7:00 P.M.

Council Present:

Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith and Joanne Justesen.

Employees Present:

Dan Bristol, Scott Spevak, Steven Tuft and Deborah Hopkins.  

Visitors Present: 

Paul Aston, Brittany Bowden, Mike Brown, Bill and Norma Morrison, Ralph Williams, Brett Thomas, Stegen Phillips, Carleen Herring, Harlan Mann, Jeremiah and Rykah Justesen, Ken Lebsack, Dan Lloyd, Jack Hunsaker, David Price, Laurie Welch, and Jack and Kim Goddard.

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 May 25, 2011 

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2011 council meeting as presented.  Second by Joanne Justesen.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills

Motion by Cleo Gallegos 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 the Bills

Motion by Leann Smith to approve a loan to the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency to pay the bills as submitted in the amount of $7,450.99.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye. 

Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 537 - Annexing Certain Real Property Owned by William Emmett, John M. and Sherie C. Thain, Kanner Creek, LLC, and Kevin and Kresta George Designating the Zoning for Such Land as “RL” Residential Low - Suspending the rule for three readings and adopting on first reading

Motion by Leann Smith to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 537 by title only.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye. 

City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 537 by title only.  Motion by Rocky Baker to approve Ordinance No. 537 - Annexing Certain Real Property Owned by William Emmett, John M. and Sherie C. Thain, Kanner Creek, LLC, and Kevin and Kresta George Designating the Zoning for Such Land as “RL” Residential Low - Suspending the rule for three readings and adopting on first reading.  Second by Cleo Gallegos.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Abstained. 

Discuss Easement/Alley of Original Town Site Block 77 - Jack & Kim Goddard

Heyburn residents Jack and Kim Goddard asked for clarification regarding the ground located directly behind his property.  Paul Aston stated the alley was originally vacated in 1943, but when it was vacated, the property was not designated as to whom it would now belong.  In 1995, the alley easement was reinstated.  This item was discussed at length.  It was decided that this item be on the next council meeting agenda, after the council members have had a chance to visually inspect the property in question. 

Public Hearing for the Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) to Partially Finance Improvements to the Magic Valley Business Park

Carleen Herring from Region IV Development presented a brief overview of the ICDBG grant for improvements to the Magic Valley Business Park to those present.  David Price presented a brief update on the progress of the business park and answered questions from the council. 

Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing by asking if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the block grant.

Those speaking in favor were:  Dan Lloyd.

Those speaking against the block grant were: None. 

Hearing no further comments, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing. 

Motion by Rocky Baker to authorize the mayoral signature on the application for the ICDBG grant and other related paperwork.  Second by Leann Smith.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Community Events in July & August - Brett Thomas & Stegen Phillips 

Brett Thomas discussed with the mayor and council their idea of having a Movie Night at the Heyburn Riverside Park.  He briefly explained the idea saying that no movie would be broadcast over a PG rating.  He also asked if they could reserve the park for one consistent for the months of July and August and present it as a community event.   They would be selling food items such as ice cream and popcorn.  He also stated there would be no admission fees. 

Motion by Leann Smith to approve the movie night for one night a week for the months of July and August, suspend the park curfew, and waive the fees, provided proper proof of insurance was received and the park was cleaned up.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote;  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency Update - Ralph Williams & Harlan Mann

Ralph Williams, Chairman of the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency briefed the mayor and council on the Magic Valley Business Park and the progress the URA has made.  David Price also provided more information on the proposed park and the impact a park of this type could have on the City of Heyburn.  Harlan Mann presented an update on the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency and the progress that has been made.   He presented information on the proposed timeline and the payback estimates for the City. 

Motion by Leann Smith to loan the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency $238,000 to help finance the infrastructure of the Magic Valley Business Park.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Executive Session for Matters of Commerce, Litigation, and Personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345

Motion by Rocky Baker to go into executive session for matters of litigation, commerce and personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.  Second by Leann Smith.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Executive Session Minutes.

Council Present:

Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.

Employees Present:

Deborah Hopkins, Steven Tuft, and Scott Spevak.

Guests Present:

Ralph Williams, Tony Morley and Mike Brown. 

Meeting conducted by Mayor Anderson. The topics were matters of commerce, litigation, and personnel.  These matters were discussed with the mayor, council members, and staff.  Executive Session began at 8:50 PM and concluded at 9:42 PM.  No decisions were made.  

Discuss/Approve Hiring of Ralph Williams as Electrical Consultant

Motion by Leann Smith to hire Ralph Williams as the Electric Consultant for the City of Heyburn as per the terms of his proposal beginning July 1, 2011.  Second by Cleo Gallegos.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Moving the Next Council Meeting to Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to move the next regularly scheduled council meeting to June 29, 2011.  Second by Joanne Justesen.   Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

The council meeting ended at 9:45 PM. 

George A. Anderson

Mayor

Deborah F. Hopkins

City Clerk/Treasurer