July 13, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Leann Smith and Joanne Justesen. Rocky Baker - Excused.
Employees Present:
Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft, and Deborah Hopkins.
Visitors Present:
Brittany Bowden, Jack and Kim Goddard, Bill and Norma Morrison, Ed Evans, Rose Schmitt and Dawn Lage.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Minutes of the June 29, 2011 Council Meeting and the July 5, 2011 Special Council Meeting
Motion by Leann Smith to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2011 council meeting and the July 5, 2011 special council meeting as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Motion by Leann Smith to change the locks on the city shops. Second by Joanne. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - 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; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Loan to Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency to Pay Bills
Motion by Leann Smith to approve a loan to the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency to pay the bills in the amount of $5,337.49. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 538 - Vacating the Alley in Block 77 of the Heyburn Townsite
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 538 by title only and to approve Ordinance No. 538 in one reading. Second by Leann Smith. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Nay.
City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 538 vacating the alley in Block 77 of the Heyburn townsite by title only.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve Ordinance No. 538 - Vacating the Alley in Block 77, suspending the rule for three readings. Second by Leann Smith. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Nay.
Discuss/Approve 2011-2012 Beer and Wine Licenses for Hub Plaza, Love’s, Joe’s River Bar, TAG Inc. (Tony’s), and The Pub
City Clerk Deborah Hopkins explained that the 2011-2012 Beer and Wine Licenses need to be renewed by July 31, 2011. The licenses up for renewal are:
Hub Plaza Beer - Off Premise 31.25
Love’s Beer - Off Premise 31.25
Joe’s River Bar Beer - On & Off Premise 125.00
Wine - On Premise 150.00
TAG Inc. (Tony’s) Beer - Off Premise 31.25
Wine - Off Premise 50.00
The Pub Beer - On & Off Premise 125.00
Wine - On Premise 150.00
Chief of Police Dan Bristol reported there have not been any problems with any of the above listed businesses.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the 2011-2012 Beer and Wine Licenses as listed above. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Budget Work Session
Council members and staff worked on the 2011-2012 budget.
Executive Session for Matters of Commerce, Personnel and Litigation as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.
Motion by Leann Smith to go into executive session for matters of litigation, personnel, and commerce as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen. Rocky Baker - excused.
Employees Present:
Deborah Hopkins and Steven Tuft.
Guests Present:
Dawn Lage and Ed Evans.
Meeting conducted by Mayor Anderson. The topics were matters of litigation, personnel, and commerce. These matters were discussed with the mayor, council members, and staff. Executive Session began at 8:09 PM and concluded at 8:46 PM. No decisions were made.
The council meeting returned to regular session and continued to work on the 2011-2012 budget. The council meeting ended at 9:46 PM.
George A. Anderson
Mayor
Deborah F. Hopkins
City Clerk/Treasurer