August 26, 2015 Council Meeting Minutes

City of Heyburn Public Hearing & Council Meeting Minutes

August 26, 2015

7:00 P.M.

Council Present:

Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos.

Employees Present:

Greg Richins, Steven Tuft, Dan Bristol, and Ashlee Langley.

Visitors Present: Bev Hollibaugh, Paul Aston, Edward Gemar, Heather Petersen, Rose Schmitt, Eric Quitugua, Ralph Williams, Joanne Justesen, and Tony Morley.

Meeting conducted by Mayor George Anderson who welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discuss/Approve Minutes of the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting as presented. Second by Dick Galbriath. 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 Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

Public Hearing on the FY 2015-16 Budget

Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing for the FY 2015-16 budget.

Those speaking with comments pertaining to the budget were: Edward Gemar.

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

Discuss/Approve the FY 2015-16 Budget

Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the FY 2015-16 budget. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Nay; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

Councilwoman Gallegos asked to go on record that she still opposes the employee wages.

Discuss GIS Update – Tom Toronto

Tom Toronto presented an update on the progress being made on the City of Heyburn GIS system.

Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 579 – Zoning Procedure Update

City Attorney Steven Tuft explained that the purpose of Ordinance No. 579 was to clarifying and tighten some of the requirements on developers to get infrastructure completed more timely and post a bond for completion. He asked the councilmembers to review the draft.

Discuss/Approve Electric Cost of Service Proposal – Ralph Williams

City Electric Consultant Ralph Williams presented the Electric Cost of Service Proposal to those present. He recommended the City move forward on the Electric Study.

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Electric Cost of Service Proposal in the amount of $10,150.00 and authorize the Mayors signature with a memorandum to explore the option of a video conference. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Interim Developer’s Agreement with Alfresco, LLC and PR Enterprises, LLC

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the Interim Developer’s Agreement with Alfresco, LLC and PR Enterprises, LLC with the estimated cost for the installation of an 8” water main line stub into their property at King’s Row and the 10” water main lines included. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

Discuss/Approve 21^st Street Waterline Change/Design Order with Civil Science Infrastructure, Inc.

Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the 21^st Street Waterline Change/Design Order with Civil Science Infrastructure, Inc. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Eastern Idaho Partnership (SAUSA Program Coalition)

Greg Richins City Superintendent explained that the SAUSA Coalition payment of $270.14 a year will cover the hiring of a Special Assistant United States Attorney to prosecute federal matters within the Federal Court System.

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Eastern Idaho Partnership (SAUSA Program Coalition) and authorize payment in the amount of $270.14 per year for Heyburn’s share as well as authorize the Mayors signature. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Purchase of Side-by-Side UTV

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the purchase of a John Deere Side-by-Side UTV from Christiansen Implement of Twin Falls in the amount of $18,340.93. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Exchange of Bob Cat Skid-Steer Loader

City Superintendent Greg Richins presented information on the exchange of the Bob Cat-Skid Steer Loader. He stated the cost to exchange will be $3,723.00.

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the Exchange of Bob Cat Skid-Steer Loader and authorize payment in the amount of $3,723.00. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.