September 22, 2010 Minutes

City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes

September 22, 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, Donna Meade, Rose Schmitt, Paul Aston, Vernon Stephens, Bill & Norma Morrison,  and Daniel & Dawn Lage

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 September 8, 2010. 

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the September 8, 2010 minutes as presented.  Second by Rocky Baker.  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.

Discuss/Approve Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation on Street Vacation

Donna Meade and Paul Aston reported on the findings of the Planning & Zoning Commission on their recommendation with respects to the vacation of certain streets and alleys on Cassia Street.

Motion by Leann Smith to approve the Planning & Zoning recommendation on street vacation on Cassia Street and to notify all property owners on Cassia Street to attend the October 13, 2010 Council Meeting  Second by Joanne Justesen . Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve the Appointment of Committee Candidates for the Urban Renewal Agency

Mayor George A. Anderson named Brent Tolman , Clayton King, Ken Luke, and Ralph Williams to be committee members for the Urban Renewal Agency. Ralph Williams was designated as Chair person.

Motion by Leann Smith to approve the appointment of Brent Tolman, Clayton King, Ken Luke, and Ralph Williams as Committee Members for the Urban Renewal Agency with Ralph Williams as Chair person.  Second by Rocky Baker . Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Request for New Sign Placement - Armando Gomez, Jr.

Mayor George A. Anderson tabled the request for new sign placement until further notice from Armando Gomez, Jr.

Discuss/Approve Speed Limit for 7th Street - Letter from Pam Webb

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the speed limit on 7th Street to remain as posted through the school year and the speed limit signs for the school zone will be covered for the summer when school is out of session. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Vernon Stephens - Concerned Citizen

Vernon Stephens voiced his concern regarding certain road conditions on private property.

Executive Session for Matters of Litigation and Personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.  

Motion by Leann Smith to go into Executive Session for Matters of Litigation and Personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.  Second by Joanne 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 8:10 PM and concluded at 9:30 PM.

No decisions were made.  

The council meeting ended at 9:30 PM. 

George A. Anderson

Mayor

Dee Ann South

Deputy City Clerk