June 10, 2015 Council Meeting Minutes
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft, and Rhonda Kluzik. Mayor George A. Anderson and Deborah Hopkins - excused.
Visitors Present:
Pam Harris, Payton Hale, Heather Peterson, Jo Elg, Steve Roberts, Emily Garrard, Stephanie Lindsay, Porter George, Matt Carr, Eric Quitugua, Paul Aston, Rose Schmitt, Kevin George, Kresta George, Emily George, Alicia Tellez, Scott Briscoe, and Richard Wood.
Council President Rocky Baker asked for a motion to amend the agenda to add item #3A Waive fees for Riverside Park – Jolynne Stoker. The reason is that this is a time sensitive matter that needs to be approved before the next council meeting.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to add item #3A Jolynne Stoker waive the fees for Riverside Park. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Meeting conducted by Council President Rocky Baker who welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the May 27, 2015 Council Meeting
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2015 council meeting as presented. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Dick Galbraith to approve the bills as presented. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss In-Line Hockey Updates
Steve Roberts, In-Line Hockey President, presented to the city council that they have a very successful year due to good weather, has made various improvements from fixing the floor to scraping and painting the walls of the arena. He also expressed a grateful appreciation to the council and city staff.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of the Riverside Park:
a. Julie Timmons Fundraiser – July 18, 2015 – Jolynne Stoker
Jolynne Stoker asked the council to waive the fees to Riverside Park for a July 18, 2015. She was asked by City Attorney Steven Tuft to provide liability insurance paper for the function. Then upon the time of receiving that paper, the council would consider approving the waiving of fees for the Julie Timmons Fundraiser on July 18,2015 at Riverside Park.
At this time no decisions were made.
Discuss/Approve Reconsideration of the Ban on Skateboards at Riverside Park
Porter George asked the city council to reconsider the Ban of Skateboards at Riverside Park. With brief discussion there was no decision made.
Discuss/Approve Restated Developers Agreement – Elk Meadows
Scott Briscoe and Richard Wood represented Elk Meadows and spoke with the council members on approving the Restated Developers Agreement. The agreement that was achieved was for Elk Meadows to pay for the lift station engineering study. Upon the payment for the engineering study if Elk Meadows moves forward with their project, then their payment will be put towards the new lift station. If they do not move forward with their development they will be refunded the money that was put towards the study in full, 30 days after the beginning of the fiscal period starting October 1, 2015.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the agreement between Elk Meadows and the City of Heyburn regarding the sewer study. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve FY 2014-2015 Wine License – Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores, Inc.
Chief Dan Bristol was asked by the council if they have had any problems at Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores, Inc. He stated they have not.
Motion by Dick Galbraith to approve FY 2014-15 Wine License for Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores, Inc. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Police Patrol Car Purchase
Superintendent Greg Richins and Chief Dan Bristol presented bids for the purchase of a police patrol vehicle. The bids were accepted and approved to be purchased from Goode Motors.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the purchase of a Police Patrol Car in the amount of $33,562.43 from Goode Motors. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Nay.
Discuss/Approve Pickup Truck Purchase Proposals
Superintendent Greg Richins presented bids for the purchase of two (2) pickup trucks. The bids were accepted and approved to be purchased from Goode Motors.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the purchase of two (2) pickup trucks in the amount of 30,622.00 each. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Nay.
Discuss/Approve Sewer Connection Waiver – Kenworth Sales
After discussion, there was no action taken on this item.
Discuss/Approve Sewer Connection Waiver – Mark Williams
After discussion, there was no action taken on this item.
Discuss Operation Facelift
Council Member Cleo Gallegos gave an update on Operation Facelift. The project will be the front of the Police Department. Which she is hoping to accomplish getting a new flag pole, benches, flower planters, and new blinds inside the front windows of the police department.
Executive Session for Personnel as per Idaho Code 67-2345(f) Matters of Litigation
Motion by Dusty Galliher to go into Executive Session for Litigation as per Idaho Code 67-2345(f). Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Steven Tuft, and Rhonda Kluzik. Mayor George A. Anderson and Deborah Hopkins - excused.
Visitors Present:
None.
The Executive Session was conducted by Council President Rocky Baker. The topic was a matter of litigation which was discussed with those present. No decisions were made. The Executive Session began at 9:25 PM and concluded at 9:45 PM.
The council meeting did not return to open session and adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Rocky Baker Rhonda Kluzik
Council President Deputy City Clerk