January 9, 2013 City Council Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Cleo Gallegos, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft and Deborah Hopkins.
Visitors Present:
Larry Rincover, Candace VanBuren, Scott Ellsworth, Matt Price, Leisel Snyder, and Rose Schmitt.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Minutes of the December 12, 2012 Council Meeting
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2012 council meeting as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye. Leann Smith – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Leann Smith to approve paying the bills as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Payment of Acquisition of Rights of Way for the 21st Street Project
Motion by Leann Smith to approve the payment of the acquisition of Rights of Way for the 21st Street Project for Anthony Deaton in the amount of $1,250.00. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Motion by Leann Smith to accept the agreements with Moyle Mink regarding the acquisition of Rights of Way for the 21st Street Project as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Review/Accept Magic Valley Business Park Public Improvements – Greg Richins
City Superintendent Greg Richins stated that the necessary information has been given to City Attorney Steven Tuft to prepare the final version of the agreement. This item was tabled until the next city council meeting.
Discuss/Approve Engineering Contract With Power Engineers for Substation Upgrade – Greg Richins
City Superintendent Greg Richins stated the necessary information for this contract has not been received. This item was tabled until the next council meeting.
Discuss/Approve Hiring of Debbie Heinze for Parks Department & Animal Control – Greg Richins
City Superintendent Greg Richins asked for approve to hire Debbie Heinze for Public Works - Parks Department and Animal Control.
Motion by Joanne Justesen for an Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(a). Mayor Anderson suggested that the Executive Session be moved to the end of the meeting and table any action until the next council meeting. Councilwoman Justesen was agreeable to this and withdrew her motion.
Right of Way Acquisition and Discussion of Developers Agreement – Cottage Grove - Larry Rincover
Larry Rincover from Negotiation Services recommended the proper place for a couple of the items he needs to discuss would be in executive session.
Review of December Monthly Reports
The December Monthly Reports were briefly reviewed among those present. City council members expressed appreciation to the department heads for preparing the reports.
Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(a), (c) and (e)
Motion by Joanne Justesen to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(a), (c), and (e) with the understanding the meeting will return to open session to cover any uncovered agenda items. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Joanne Justesen, and Leann Smith.
Employees Present:
Steven Tuft, Deborah Hopkins, and Greg Richins.
Guests Present:
Larry Rincover, Scott Ellsworth, Matt Price, and Candace VanBuren.
The meeting was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topics were a matter of acquiring real property, personnel and litigation. These matters were discussed with the mayor, council members, staff and guests present. Executive Session began at 7:23 PM and concluded at 8:20 PM. No decisions were made. The council meeting returned to open session.
Mayor Anderson stated that Item #7 on the agenda would be tabled until the next meeting.
Right of Way Acquisition and Discussion of Developers Agreement – Cottage Grove - Larry Rincover
Larry Rincover asked for approval on a motion from the council that he continue negotiations with Mr. Burch with the potential of relocating the pond as originally designed with that matter left up to negotiations.
Motion by Rocky Baker to allow Larry Rincover to continue good faith negotiations with Lawrence Burch on the Cottage Grove property and relocation of the pond as originally designed not to exceed engineering estimated costs with LTAC reimbursement. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith - Aye.
The council meeting ended at 8:30 PM.
George A. Anderson Deborah F. Hopkins
Mayor City Clerk