January 23, 2013 City Council Minutes

City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes

January 23, 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: 

Paul Aston, Laurie Welch, Mike Brown, Ralph Martini, Heather Martini, Kevin George, John Gillette and Rose Schmitt.

 

Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson.  Mayor Anderson welcomed everyone to the meeting.

 

Mayor Anderson amended the agenda to include an Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(a) Personnel, (e) Matters of Commerce, and (f) Litigation to be the first item of business; Discuss/Approve the Sale of Water to the City of Burley – Resolution No. 2013-01; Discuss/Approve Annexation Plan for Villa Drive Area; and Discuss the Roadway Racing Fugitive 5K Race – Kevin George. 

 

The reason for amending the agenda is that these items need to be dealt with in a timely manner.

 

Mayor Anderson then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.   

 

Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(a), (e) and (f)

Motion by Leann Smith to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(a), (e), and (f).  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, Ralph Martini, and Greg Richins.

 

Guests Present:

None.

 

The meeting was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson.  The topics were personnel, litigation, and a matter of acquiring real property.  These matters were discussed with the mayor, council members, and staff present.  Executive Session began at 7:03 PM and concluded at 7:37 PM.  No decisions were made.  The council meeting returned to open session. 

 

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Approve Minutes of the January 9, 2013 Council Meeting   

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2013 council meeting as presented.  Second by Joanne Justesen.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.  Leann Smith – Aye. 

 

Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills

Motion by Cleo Gallegos 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 21^st Street Project

Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the payment of the acquisition of Rights of Way for the 21^st Street Project for Mario A. Perez and Brandie D. Teague in the amount of $2,000.00.  Second by Leann Smith. 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 briefly reviewed the document with the mayor and council members and answered questions.   

 

Motion by Leann Smith to accept the Magic Valley Business Park Public Improvements.  Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote:  Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith - Aye. 

 

Discuss/Approve Engineering Contract With Power Engineers for Substation Upgrade – Greg Richins

Mayor Anderson stated the necessary information for this contract has not been received.  This item will be on the February 13, 2013 city council agenda.

 

Discuss Roadway Racing Footrace Within the City – Kevin George

Kevin George presented information to those present on the proposed Fugitive 5K to be held within Heyburn city limits on May 18, 2013.  Mr. George presented a planned race path and answered questions regarding the event.  He stated proceeds from the event would benefit the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Department K9 program. 

 

Mayor Anderson thanked him for the information.  A Special City Council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 5:30 PM to address this issue.

 

Discuss/Approve Hiring of Debbie Heinze for Public Works & Animal Control – Greg Richins

City Superintendent Greg Richins asked for approval to hire Debbie Heinze for Public Works and Animal Control. 

 

 

 

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Motion by Leann Smith to approve the hiring of Debbie Heinze for Public Works and Animal Control beginning February 1, 2013 at a wage of $9.00 per hour.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith - Aye. 

 

Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2013-1 – Sale of Water to City of Burley

Motion by Leann Smith to approve Resolution No. 2013-1 Amending the Rate of the Sale of Water to the City of Burley Due to Emergency.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Leann Smith - Aye. 

 

Discuss/Approve Amending Heyburn Code 8-2-2 Above Grade Storage Tanks – Paul Aston

City Zoning Administrator Paul Aston presented the proposed revision to City of Heyburn Code 8-2-2 pertaining to Above Grade Storage Tanks. This item was reviewed by the mayor and council members.  This item was scheduled for a public hearing on February 27, 2013.

 

Discuss/Approve Annexation Plan for Villa Drive Area

Paul Aston then presented the City of Heyburn Annexation Plan for the Villa Drive Area. 

 

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to accept the Plan of Annexation as presented.  Second by Leann Smith.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye. 

 

Review of January, 2013 Monthly Reports

Staff present answered questions from the mayor and council on the January, 2013 Monthly Reports. 

 

The council meeting ended at 8:26 PM.

 

 George A. Anderson                                       Deborah F. Hopkins

Mayor                                                              City Clerk