April 24, 2013 City Council Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, Joanne Justesen and Cleo Gallegos.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Dan Bristol, Steven Tuft and Deborah Hopkins.
Visitors Present:
Leisel Snyder, Rose Schmitt, Jeremiah Justesen, Robert Higens, Larry & Norma Olson, Travis Merrill, and Brian Duncan.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson welcomed everyone to the meeting and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Anderson announced a change to the agenda to include as Item 9 – Approval of the PR Enterprises Agreement stating the reason is this item needs to be approved as quickly as possible for the 21st Street Project.
Approve Minutes of the April 10, 2013 Council Meeting
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2013 council meeting as presented. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Cleo Gallegos - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Leann Smith to approve paying the bills as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Park Fees
Zion Lutheran Church
Norma Olson from the Zion Lutheran Church asked the City Council to waive the fees for use of the large pavilion and amphitheater at the Riverside Park for the purpose of having a community church service on July 21, 2013.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to waive the fees for use of the large pavilion and amphitheater at the Riverside Park for the Zion Lutheran Church and require a refundable $150 deposit. Second by Leann Smith. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Idaho Movie Nights
Brian Duncan representing Idaho Movie Nights asked the City Council to waive the fees for use of the amphitheater on the five Tuesday nights in July, 2013. He reported attendance numbers as a low of 150 and a high of 300. He commented the movies are a good thing and a good thing for the community with hopes to continue them for many years to come. He stated an ACORD Certificate will be on file with the City of Heyburn before the first movie in July.
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Motion by Leann Smith to waive the fees for the amphitheater for Idaho Movie Nights. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss Revised Agreement as to the Administration of Area of Impact
Those present reviewed the Revised Agreement as to the Administration of Area of Impact. City Attorney Steven Tuft stated this agreement is still in draft form and is being presented for discussion purposes. Several items need to be completed including public hearings by the Heyburn Planning & Zoning Commission, the Heyburn City Council, the Rupert City Council, the Paul City Council, the Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Minidoka County Commissioners.
Those present reviewed the document and made suggestions for changes. City Attorney Tuft was asked to implement the suggested changes and present the revised document again for discussion.
Discuss/Approve Revised Plan of Annexation
The Revised Plan of Annexation was reviewed by those present.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Revised Plan of Annexation. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 560 – Vacating Oregon Avenue
This ordinance was reviewed by those present.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 560 – Vacating Oregon Avenue by title only and to approve in one reading. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 560 by title only.
Motion by Leann Smith to approve Ordinance No. 560 Vacating Oregon Avenue located in the Knudsen’s Industrial Park. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Ratify the Contract of Linda & Larry Jones as Camp Hosts for the 2013 Season
Mayor Anderson asked the council members to enter into a contract with Linda and Larry Jones as Camp Hosts for the Riverside RV Park for the 2013 season.
Motion by Leann Smith to enter into a contract agreement with Linda and Larry Jones as the Riverside RV Camp Hosts for the 2013 season. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
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Review of April, 2013 Monthly Reports
The April, 2013 Monthly Reports were reviewed by those present. City councilmembers decided to do a quarterly review of city finances as per Idaho Code 50-708 beginning with a Special City Council Meeting on May 15, 2013 at 6:00 PM.
Approval of the PR Enterprises Agreement
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the right-of-way purchase agreement with PR Enterprises. Second by Leann Smith. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Nay; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(f) Litigation
Motion by Joanne Justesen to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(f) Litigation. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, Joanne Justesen, and Cleo Gallegos.
Employees Present:
Steven Tuft, Deborah Hopkins, and Greg Richins.
Guests Present:
None.
The meeting was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topic was a matter of litigation. This matter was discussed with the mayor, council members, and staff present. Executive Session began at 7:49 PM. The meeting concluded at 8:10 PM. No decisions were made. The council meeting did not return to open session.
The council meeting ended at 8:10 PM.
George A. Anderson Deborah F. Hopkins
Mayor City Clerk