August 25, 2010 Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Steven Tuft, Scott Spevak, Dee Ann South, and Dan Bristol. Deborah Hopkins - excused.
Visitors Present:
Mike Devers, Vernon Stephens, Tim and Pat Schneider, David Price, Donn Carnahan, Laurie Welch, Ralph Williams, Chris James, and Bill and Norma Morrison.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor George A. Anderson welcomed everyone to the meeting and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting on August 11, 2010.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the August 11, 2010 minutes as presented. Second by Leann Smith. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve paying the bills as submitted. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Electric Cost of Service Contract.
Ralph Williams from United Electric gave his recommendation to the mayor and council on the Cost of Service Contract submissions. Ralph highly recommended Bob Brooks and EES. His recommendation would be to choose by cost.
Motion by Leann Smith to award the Electric Cost of Service Contact to Bob Brooks at the cost of the quoted price. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Mayoral Signature to Revision No. 1 to Exhibit F-Power Sales Agreement Contract-Bonneville Power.
City Attorney Steven Tuft recommended to table this item as it is not due until November.
Discuss/Approve NIES Amended and Restated Load Commitment Agreement.
City Attorney Steven Tuft recommended to also table this item until he could review the agreement.
Discuss/Approve Request for Sign Variance - Armando Gomez, Jr.
Armando Gomez Jr. requested to put two new signs up for his business, Wash Tub, and replace existing sign. He will meet with Paul Aston to discuss City Ordinance concerning signs and will report at the next Council meeting on September 8, 2010.
Discuss/Approve Tentative 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Budget
Mayor George Anderson opened the public hearing for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Budget. Hearing no comments, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.
Council members reviewed the 2010-2011 proposed budget as submitted.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Amphitheater Committee Report & Committee Recommendations on Park Use - Chris James.
Chris James reported the events that have been held at the parks have been successful. The committee is trying to schedule more events to take place in the future. He also stated they recommended placing more garbage dumpsters and possibly drinking fountains.
21st Street Project Update - Donn Carnahan - Keller and Associates
Donn Carnahan from Keller and Associates brought the mayor, council members, and those present an update on the 21st Street Project.
Discuss/Approve Hiring of Appraiser for the 21st Street Project
Donn Carnahan also stated the City of Heyburn may hire a local appraiser as long as they meet the ITD qualifications. Mr. Carnahan will send a recommendation of two appraisers they have had experience in dealing with to the mayor.
Executive Session for Matters of Litigation as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.
Motion by Rocky Baker to go into Executive Session for Matters of Litigation, Acquisition of Properties and Personnel as per Idaho Code Section 67-2345. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Leann Smith, Rocky Baker and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Steven Tuft and Scott Spevak.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topics were a litigation issue, a personnel issue and a land acquisition issue. These matters were discussed with City Attorney Steven Tuft and the employees present. Executive Session began at 8:22 PM and concluded at 9:15 PM.
No decisions were made.
The council meeting ended at 9:15 PM.
George A. Anderson
Mayor
Dee Ann South
Deputy City Clerk