July 27, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Leann Smith, Rocky Baker and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft, Earl Andrew, Eric Christensen, Anson Parke, Ralph Martini, and Deborah Hopkins.
Visitors Present:
Brittany Bowden, Heather Martini, Humberto and Alicia Tellez, Mike Brown, Paul Aston, Ralph Williams, Debbie Dain, Dawn Lage, Becky Pierce, Ashley Pierce, Aaron Pierce, Mike Devers, and Laurie Welch.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Minutes of the July 13, 2011 Council Meeting and the July 25 and 26, 2011 Special Council Meetings
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2011 council meeting and the July 25 and 26, 2011 special council meetings as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Leann Smith to approve paying the bills as presented. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Update & Request for Funding - Southern Idaho Tourism - Debbie Dain
Debbie Dain from Southern Idaho Tourism briefed those present on the various projects they have been working on for the past year. She requested $225 to be put in the 2011-12 budget.
Motion by Rocky Baker to budget $225 for Southern Idaho Tourism. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Heyburn Amphitheater Committee Replacements - Rob Newman & Jason Parton
Mayor Anderson stated Chairman John Berglund of the Heyburn Amphitheater Committee has requested the names of Rob Newman and Jason Parton be considered for replacements to the committee. Council President Leann Smith stated that she felt the Amphitheater Committee has done a fantastic job.
Mayor Anderson asked for all those in favor of the appointment of Rob Newman and Jason Parton to the Heyburn Amphitheater Committee to signify by saying “Aye.” Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2011-5 Providing for Insurance for the Reservation of a City Park
City Attorney Steven Tuft stated the reason for Resolution No. 2011-5 Providing for Insurance for the Reservation of a City Park is to change the dollar amount from $5,000,000 to $1,000.000.
Motion by Leann Smith to approve Resolution No. 2011-5 Providing for Insurance for the Reservation of a City Park. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Discuss Irrigation Issues - Alicia Tellez
City resident Alicia Tellez discussed with the mayor and council the issue she has with her driveway and a recent repair. This discussion centered on cement that had been poured by the resident over the low pressure water main and the potable water main connection. The cement is now broken due to a repair. She asked the City of Heyburn if it was her responsibility to cover the costs to have the cement replaced.
Councilwoman Gallegos asked Ms. Tellez to get a bid for the repairs and submit to the council for review.
Discuss/Approve Tennis Court Resurfacing
Councilwoman Justesen stated she had asked Acting Superintendent Earl Andrew to do some research on the re-slurry of the tennis courts. Earl Andrew presented the information and price quotes he received on the tennis court resurfacing. His recommendation was the Tennis and Track Company based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The mayor and council members discussed this item. It was decided to include this item in the 2011-12 budget.
Motion by Leann Smith to go into Executive Session for matters of personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345 and to then return to the regular council meeting. Second by Joanne Justesen. 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 and Steven Tuft.
Guests Present:
None.
Meeting conducted by Mayor Anderson. The topic was a matter of personnel. This matter was discussed with the mayor, council members and staff. Executive Session began at 7:45 PM and concluded at 7:58 PM. No decisions were made.
The regular council meeting resumed at 7:58 PM.
Discuss/Approve Hiring of City Superintendent
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by Leann Smith to go into Executive Session for matters of commerce and personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345 and to then return to the regular council meeting. Second by Rocky Baker. 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 and Steven Tuft.
Guests Present:
None.
Meeting conducted by Mayor Anderson. The topics were matters of commerce and personnel. This matter was discussed with the mayor, council members and staff. Executive Session began at 8:05 PM and concluded at 8:17 PM. No decisions were made.
The regular council meeting resumed at 8:17 PM.
Budget Work Session
Council members and staff worked on the 2011-2012 budget.
The council meeting ended at 10:35 PM.
George A. Anderson
Mayor
Deborah F. Hopkins
City Clerk/Treasurer