October 14, 2015 Council Meeting Minutes
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos. Dick Galbraith – excused.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Steven Tuft, Dan Bristol and Ashlee Langley.
Visitors Present:
Ken Cox, Carol Cox, Arlene Rosa, Heather Petersen, Linda Rosa, Mike Devers, Eric Quitugua, Rose Schmitt, and Joanne Justesen.
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 Discuss/Approve Surface Water Coalition Recharge Credit through the Little Wood River Water Users, LLC as Item #9, the reason is that this is a time sensitive matter that needs to be approved before the next council meeting.
Motion by Rocky Baker to include as Item #9 Discuss/Approve Surface Water Coalition Recharge Credit through the Little Wood River Water Users, LLC. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the September 23, 2015 Public Hearing & Council Meeting
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2015 Public Hearing & Council Meeting as presented. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the September 30, 2015 Special Council Meeting
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the minutes of the September 30, 2015 Special Council Meeting as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Minidoka County School Bond Update – Dr. Ken Cox
Minidoka County School District Superintendent Dr. Ken Cox briefed those present on the 2016-2018 Plant/Facilities Supplemental Levy to be voted on at the November 3, 2015 Elections.
Mayor Anderson and council members thanked Dr. Ken Cox for the update.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the bills as presented. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Nay; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve/Adopt Amended Ordinance No. 579 – Zoning Procedure Update – Approve in One Reading
Motion by Dusty Galliher to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Amended Ordinance No. 579 by title only for the first and only reading. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
City Attorney Steven Tuft read Amended Ordinance No. 579 by title only.
Motion by Rocky Baker to adopt Amended Ordinance No. 579 – Zoning Procedure Update and authorize the Mayors signature. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve/Request Engineer Design of Jims Lift Station
City Superintendent Greg Richins suggested that the council consider moving forward with a design study of Jims Lift Station and submit it to DEQ for their approval.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to ask Civil Science to conduct a design study for Jims Lift Station. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Adopt Joint Animal Control Facilities Agreement
Steven Tuft explained that at the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting it was decided to approve the Joint Animal Facilities Agreement and now the council would just need to formally adopt it, if they wish to do so.
Motion by Rocky Baker to formally adopt the Joint Animal Control Facilities Agreement and authorize the Mayors signature. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve or Decline Offer of Terrorism Additional Coverage
Mayor George A. Anderson explained that the Terrorism Additional Coverage offered by ICRMP would cost the City an additional premium amount of $20,802.
Motion by Rocky Baker to decline the Terrorism Coverage offered by ICRMP and to authorize the Mayor signature. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Moving the November 11, 2015 Council Meeting to November 10, 2015 & Cancelling the November 25, 2015 Council Meeting
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to move the November 11, 2015 Council Meeting to November 10, 2015 & cancel the November 25, 2015 Council Meeting. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Surface Water Coalition Recharge Credit
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Surface Water Coalition Recharge Credit through the Little Wood River Water Users, LLC and authorize payment in the amount of $700.00 for the cities share. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206 (f) Matters of Litigation
Motion by Dusty Galliher to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206 (f) Matters of Litigation. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos. Dick Galbraith – excused.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Steven Tuft and Ashlee Langley.
Visitors Present:
None.
The Executive Session was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topic was (f) Matters of Litigation which was discussed with those present. No decisions were made. The Executive Session began 7:45 PM and concluded at 8:04 PM.
The council meeting did not return to open session and adjourned at 8:04 PM.
George A. Anderson Ashlee Langley
Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer