June 24, 2015 Council Meeting Minutes
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft, and Ashlee Langley. Deborah Hopkins – excused.
Visitors Present:
Rose Schmitt, Heather Petersen, Porter George, Krista George, Rhonda Kluzik and Ralph Williams.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson who welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Anderson asked for a motion to amend the agenda to include: Bonneville Power Contract No. 10TX – 15119 Amendment No. 1 as Item #2A, and the 21st Street CEI Agreement as Item #2B, the reason is these are time sensitive documents that were just received and need action taken before the next council meeting.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to amend the agenda to include: Bonneville Power Contract No. 10TX – 15119 Amendment No. 1 as Item #2A, and the 21st Street CEI Agreement as Item #2B, the reason is these are time sensitive documents that were just received and need action taken before the next council meeting. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the June 10, 2015 Council Meeting
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2015 council meeting as presented. Second by Dick Galbraith. 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.
Discuss/Approve Bonneville Power Contract No. 10TX – 15119 Amendment No. 1 – Ralph Williams
City Electric Consultant Ralph Williams stated this contract amendment provides Bonneville’s lease of the West Burley-Heyburn 138 k V transmission line and extends the term an additional five years to September 30, 2020. He recommended the City accept this contract amendment.
Motion by Rocky Baker to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign the Bonneville Power Contract No. 10TX - 15119 Amendment No. 1 as presented. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve 21st Street CEI Agreement
Rob Ramsey from Civil Science Inc. stated the CEI Agreement is the standard ITD Consultant and Sponsor Agreement which includes the scope of work and negotiated estimate. This agreement needs to be signed in order to proceed with the pre-construction work.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign the 21st Street CEI Agreement as presented. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Reconsideration of the Ban on Skateboards at Riverside Park – Heather Petersen
Heather Petersen asked the city council to reconsider the Ban of Skateboards at Riverside Park. After brief discussion this item was tabled to the July 8, 2015 council meeting.
Discuss/Approve Bonneville Power Contract No. 11ES-11235 Amendment No. 2 – Ralph Williams
City Electric Consultant Ralph Williams stated this contract amendment is simply extending the City of Heyburn’s Energy Conservation Agreement by two years. He recommended the City accept this offer.
Motion by Rock Baker to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign the Bonneville Power Contract No. 11ES-11235 Amendment No. 2 as presented. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye.
Operation Facelift Update – Cleo Gallegos
Councilwomen Cleo Gallegos presented an updated on Operation Facelift.
Review of Monthly Department Head Reports
The Monthly Department Head Reports were reviewed by those present.
Discuss Budget Work Sessions for the FY 2015-16
Mayor Andersen asked the council when they would like to start meeting in regards to the
2015-16 Budget. After discussion it was decided that the first budget meeting will be held July 8, 2015 at 5:30 PM.
Executive Session for Matters of Litigation as per Idaho Code 67-2345 (f)
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to go into Executive Session for Matters of Litigation as per Idaho Code 67-2345 (f). Second by Dusty Galliher. 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 Ashlee Langley. Deborah Hopkins – excused.
Visitors Present:
None.
The Executive Session was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topic was matters of litigation which was discussed with those present. No decisions were made. The Executive Session began at 8:13 PM and concluded at 8:45 PM.
The council meeting returned to open session at 8:45 PM.
Discuss/Approve Sewer Connection Waiver Whistling Pete Enterprises, LLC – Mark Williams
Motion by Dick Galbraith to decline the Sewer Connection Waiver for Whistling Pete Enterprises, LLC - Mark Williams. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Sewer Connection Waiver – Kenworth Sales
Motion by Dick Galbraith to decline the Sewer Connection Waiver for Kenworth Sales. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
The council meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
George A. Anderson Ashlee Langley
Mayor Deputy City Clerk