April 8, 2015 City Council Minutes
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos.
Employees Present:
Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft, and Ashlee Langley. Greg Richins and Deborah Hopkins – excused.
Visitors Present:
Rose Schmitt, Kevin Green, Robin Green, Paul Aston, Joanne Justesen, Vernon Stephens, Laurie Welch, Jeremiah Justesen, Alice Hansen, Diane Fluckiger, Valerie Jones, and Sally Hall.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson who welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the March 25, 2015 Council Meeting
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2015 council meeting as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. 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 Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Invitation to Attend the BYU Symphony Band Performance – April 25, 2015 at Minico High School
Mayor Anderson stated the City Council was invited to attend the BYU Symphony Band Performance. Mayor Anderson and council members expressed their appreciation to the BYU Symphony Band for the invitation.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of the Riverside Park:
a) Vikingman Triathlon – August 21-22, 2015 - Alice Hansen
Alice Hansen appeared before the mayor and council to ask for the fees to be waived for the use of the Riverside Park for the Vikingman on August 21-22, 2015.
Motion by Rocky Baker to waive the fees for the use of the Riverside Park on August 21-22, 2015 but to require authorization from the local law enforcement per State Code 49-722. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of the Amphitheater:
a) Oats Family Center – May 16, 2015 – Valerie Jones
Valerie Jones and Sally Hall appeared before the mayor and council to ask for the fees to be waived for the use of the Amphitheater for the Oats Family Center on May 16, 2015.
Motion by Rocky Baker to waive the fees for the use of the Amphitheater on May 16, 2015 but to require a $50.00 refundable deposit as well as liability insurance. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Proposal for Dock Concession at Riverside Park – Idaho Water Sports
Keven Green, Pro Shop Manager from Idaho Water Sports presented a lease proposal to those present. The proposal would allow Idaho Water Sports the right to conduct a commercial operation consisting of rentals of non-motorized watercraft from Riverside Park. City Attorney Steven Tuft was instructed to prepare a possible draft lease. After a brief discussion on this item, no action was taken.
Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 575 – Pretreatment Program – Second Reading
Motion by Dusty Galliher to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 575 by title only for the second reading. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve/Adopt Ordinance No. 576 – Clarify Procedure for Appointing Officials – Third Reading
Motion by Rocky Baker to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 576 by title only for the third reading. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 576 by title only.
Motion by Dick Galbraith to adopt Ordinance No. 576 – Clarify Procedure for Appointing Officials. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 578 – Clarifying Fees and Permits – Sexually Orientated Business – With Suspension of the Rule Requiring Three Readings and Adopt in One Reading
Motion by Rocky Baker to read Ordinance No. 578 – Clarifying Fees and Permits – Sexually Orientated Business by title only for its first and only reading. Second by Dick Galbraith. RollCall Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 578 by title only.
Motion by Rocky Baker to adopt Ordinance No. 578 – Clarifying Fees and Permits – Sexually Orientated Business. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Application and License for Operating a Sexually Orientated Business
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Application and License for Operating a Sexually Orientated Business. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 577 – Remove Fee Waiver for Park Use – With Suspension of the Rule Requiring Three Readings and Adopt in One Reading
This item was tabled until a later council meeting.
Discuss/Approve Application for Large Groups for Park Use
This item was tabled until a later council meeting.
Discuss/Approve Participation in Operation Facelift 2015
Mayor Anderson stated that the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) is going to be conducting Operation Facelift again this year from June 8-19, 2015. Those present discussed possible areas of improvement.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to participate in Operation Facelift 2015. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve EPA Consent Agreement and Final Order – Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the EPA Consent Agreement and Final Order – Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorize payment in the amount of $13,000.00. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Executive Session for Personnel as per Idaho Code 67-2345(f) 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:
Ashlee Langley. Greg Richins and Deborah Hopkins – excused.
Visitors Present:
Paul Aston
The Executive Session was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topic was a matter of Litigation which was discussed with those present. No decisions were made. The Executive Session began at 8:00 PM and concluded at 8:20 PM.
The council meeting did not return to open session and adjourned at 8:20 PM.
George A. Anderson Ashlee Langley
Mayor Deputy City Clerk