April 28, 2010 Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Dan Bristol, Deb Hopkins, Scott Spevak, and Steven Tuft.
Visitors Present:
Bill and Norma Morrison, Lisa Taylor, Bev Hollibaugh, Jeremiah Justesen, Sklor Franzen, Tyler Tolman, Allen Sanderson, Bol Story, Justin Johnson, and Mike Johnson,
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson welcomed everyone to the meeting. He led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Anderson welcoming Mr. Sanderson and the Paul Third Ward Boy Scouts to the meeting.
Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting on April 14, 2010.
Motion by Leann Smith to approve the minutes for the Council Meeting on April 14, 2010 as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye. Rocky Baker – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve paying the bills with the exception of Warrant No. 17305 – Idaho Dept of Labor until further discussion could be completed. Second by Leann Smith. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of Riverside Park for Heart to Heart Fundraiser - Lisa Taylor
Lisa Taylor presented additional information with Liability Waiver samples presented on the “Heart to Heart” Fundraiser. She asked the council members to waive the fee for use of the park for the Heart to Heart 5K Family Fun Run/Walk for February 12, 2011. Upon completion of the Facility Use Application and Permit, Lisa Taylor will be contacted in order that the proper paperwork be completed.
Motion by Leann Smith to waive the fees for the use of the Riverside Park for the Heart to Heart Fundraiser providing an insurance release is brought to the City Office. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Mayoral Signature on BMI and/or ASCAP Agreements
City Attorney Steven Tuft discussed the BMI and ASCAP Agreements for the use of music at the amphitheater and for any event held in the city where music could or would be played. They are on a one-year renewal.
Motion by Rocky Baker to authorize the Mayoral Signature on the BMI and ASCAP Agreements and be sure this money is budgeted. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Security Options - Deb Hopkins
City Clerk Deb Hopkins informed the Mayor and council that quotes had been received for various improvements to the customer service counter area.
Cleo Gallegos stated that she would like to go on record that it was not her idea to cage in the city office. Joanne Justesen said that she thought that a panic button should be installed.
Police Chief Dan Bristol suggested that if a Panic Button is installed that it go to Dispatch rather than the Heyburn Police Department in order that if they were out on a call they could respond after being notified by dispatch.
This item was tabled.
Ratify Mayor Signature on Renova Ballot for the Plan of Reorganization
City Attorney Steven Tuft presented information regarding the Renova Ballot for the Plan of Reorganization stating that because it was such a short turn around time in submitting the Ballot, it was signed by Mayor Anderson and submitted. Mr. Tuft asked for a motion to ratify the Mayoral Signature.
Motion by Rocky Baker to authorize the Mayoral Signature on the Renova Ballot for the Plan of Reorganization. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve COPS Grant - Dan Bristol
Heyburn Chief of Police Dan Bristol asked the mayor and council if they would like him to proceed with the 2010 COPS Grant. He stated that those that did not get the grant last year would have a higher chance of getting the grant this year.
Motion by Leann Smith to authorize Chief Bristol to apply for the COPS Grant. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Authorize Mayor Signature on Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement Contract with Bonneville Power
Attorney Steven Tuft explained that the Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement Contract was part of the break away from purchasing transmission through IDEA.
Motion by Leann Smith to authorize the mayor to sign the Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement Contract with Bonneville Power. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Leann Smith – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Executive Session for Personnel and Matters of Commerce as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67- 2345.
Motion by Rocky Baker to go into Executive Session for Personnel and Matters of Commerce as authorized by 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, Scott Spevak, and Deb Hopkins.
The Executive Session began at 7:45 p.m. Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topic was a personnel issue. This item was discussed with City Attorney Steven Tuft.
No decisions were made.
The executive session ended at 9:30 p.m.
George A. Anderson, Mayor
Deborah F. Hopkins
City Clerk