August 10, 2011 City Council Minutes

 City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes

August 10, 2011

7:00 P.M.

Council Present:

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

Employees Present:

Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft, and Deborah Hopkins.  

Visitors Present: 

Brittany Bowden, Mike Devers, Greg Richins, Jo Elg, Steve and Karen Roberts, and Rod and Rose Schmitt, and Vernon Stephens.

Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson.  Mayor Anderson entertained a motion to amend the agenda to include an Executive Session for matters of Personnel to be included at the end of the agenda.  The reason was that a personnel issue has come up and needs to be dealt with right away.  Motion by Rocky Baker to amend the agenda to include an Executive Session for Matters of Personnel as per Idaho Code 67-2345.  Second by Cleo Gallegos.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Mayor Anderson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.   

Approve Minutes of the July 27, 2011 Council Meeting and the August 8, 2011 Special Council Meeting

Motion by Leann Smith to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2011 council meeting and the August 8, 2011 special council meeting 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 Rocky Baker to approve paying the bills as presented.  Second by Leann Smith.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Hiring of Gregory Richins as City Superintendent

Motion by Joanne Justesen to hire Gregory Richins as City Superintendent effective August 15, 2011.  Second by Cleo Gallegos.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Mayor Anderson introduced Mr. Richins to those present and welcomed him to the city.   

Presentation of Plaque from Operation Facelift to Mini-Cassia Inline Hockey Association

Council President Leann Smith provided those present with a brief description of Operation Facelift.  She detailed the community effort that was put forth for the facelift of the in-line hockey rink.  She then presented a plaque from Operation Facelift to Steve Roberts, President of the Mini-Cassia In-Line Hockey Association.

Mr. Roberts took a few minutes to explain the improvements that are continuing to be made.  He then expressed his appreciation to the City of Heyburn for the continued support provided to the Mini-Cassia In-Line Hockey Association. 

Discuss/Approve Tellez Driveway Repair

Motion by Leann Smith to stick with the City Resolutions as in the past that property owners need to pay for repairs when they build over easements.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Bonneville Power ECA Contract No. 11ES-11235 - Jo Elg 

Jo Elg from United Electric explained to those present the ECA Contract No. 11ES-11235.  She explained this agreement is for conservation of energy of City of Heyburn customers.  She stated that United Electric has signed their contract with is similar to the City of Heyburn contract and recommended the city do the same. 

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Bonneville Power ECA Contract No. 11ES-11235 and authorize the mayoral signature.  Second by Joanne Justesen.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Bonneville Power Contract No. 09PB-13053 Exhibit E - Jo Elg 

Jo Elg from United Electric explained the purpose of Contract No. 09PB-13053 Exhibit E is to clarify the metering points.  She stated United Electric recommended the signing of this contract. 

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Bonneville Power Contract No. 09PB-13053 Exhibit F and authorize the mayoral signature.  Second by Leann Smith.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Party Hardy Sub-Lease

This item was removed from the agenda at this time. 

Discuss/Approve the Blue Cross Health Insurance and Authorize the Mayoral Signature

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the Blue Cross Health Insurance proposal for 2011-12 and authorize the mayoral signature.  Second by Leann Smith.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Purchase of 1992 Autocar 10-Wheel Dump Truck from Iron Horse Auto Sales

After council discussion, a motion was made by Leann Smith to approve the purchase of the 1992 Autocar 10-Wheel Dump Truck from Iron Horse Auto Sales upon approval of our new city superintendent.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Disposal of Old Well Casing

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the disposal of the old well casing to a local scrapper at the best possible price.  Second by Leann Smith.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Roof and Window Replacement Quotes for Police Department

After discussion, the city council recommended that City Superintendent Greg Richins review the quotes and make a recommendation to the council. 

Discuss/Approve Tentative 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Budget

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Tentative 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Budget with one change in the Police Department budget - Line 77 to increase it to $24,429.  Second by Leann Smith.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Motion by Rocky Baker to go into Executive Session for matters of personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.  Second by Cleo Gallegos.  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:

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 8:30 PM.  No decisions were made. 

The council meeting ended at 8:30 PM. 

George A. Anderson

Mayor

Deborah F. Hopkins

City Clerk/Treasurer