September 8, 2010 Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes and Public Hearing
September 8, 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:
Dan Hendricks, Mike Devers, Rose Schmitt, Bill Morrison, Norma Morrison, Donna Meade, Dan & Karen Vansant, Joe Herring, Paul Aston, Dawn Lage, Daniel Lage, Bryan Larson, Kent Larson, Laurie Welch, and Jeremiah Justesen.
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 25, 2010.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the August 25, 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 Rocky Baker to approve paying the bills as submitted. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Urban Renewal Discussion - Joe Herring
Joe Herring discussed the advantages for an Urban Renewal Agency. He explained the steps that need to be taken to create an Urban Renewal Agency. The 1st step is to select members for an Urban Renewal Agency Committee and begin training.
Discuss Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation on Street Vacation
Mayor George A. Anderson recommended to table this item until next Council Meeting on September 22, 2010.
Public Hearing on Final Plat Approval of Hellewell Estates
Donna Meade stated the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Final Plat of the Hellewell Estates.
Mayor George Anderson opened the public hearing.
Those speaking in favor of the final plat approval of Hellewell Estates were: Bryan Larson and Paul Aston.
Those speaking against the final plat approval of Hellwell Estates were: None
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.
Discuss/Approve Final Plat of Hellewell Estates
Motion by Leann Smith to approve the Final Plat of the Hellewell Estates. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 532 - Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Motion by Leann Smith to have City Attorney Steven Tuft to read Ordinance No. 532 by title only. Second by Cleo Gallegos . Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to suspend the rules for three readings and to adopt Ordinance No. 532 - Annual Appropriation Ordinance in one reading. Second by Rocky Baker . 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 and First Addendum.
Motion by Leann Smith to approve the NIES Amended and Restated Load Commitment Agreement and First Addendum as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Request for Sign Variance - Armando Gomez, Jr.
Armando Gomez Jr. was not available for this Council Meeting and will return to next Council Meeting on September 22, 2010.
Discuss Changing the Speed Limit on O Street from 25 Mph to 35 Mph - Dan Hendricks
Dan Hendricks opened the discussion on changing the speed limit on O Street. No decision was made.
Executive Session for Matters of Litigation as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.
Motion by Leann Smith to go into Executive Session for Matters of Litigation as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345. Second by Joann Justesen . 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 topic was a litigation issue. These matters were discussed with City Attorney Steven Tuft and the employees present. Executive Session began at 8:00 PM and concluded at 8:45 PM.
No decisions were made.
The council meeting ended at 8:45 PM.
George A. Anderson
Mayor
Dee Ann South
Deputy City Clerk