October 13, 2010 Minutes

City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes

October 13, 2010

7:00 P.M.

Council Present:

Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.

Employees Present:

Steven Tuft, Deborah Hopkins, Earl Andrews, Mike Brown, and Dan Bristol.  Scott Spevak - excused. 

Visitors Present: 

Mike Devers, Tami Ursenbach, Robyn Anderson, Paul Aston, Max Garner, Chuck Ranstrom, 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 September 22, 2010. 

Motion by Leann Smith to approve the September 22, 2010 minutes as presented.  Second by Joanne Justesen.  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 Leann Smith. Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Hiring of Jose Paz for Street Department Vacancy

Motion by Leann Smith to hire Jose Paz to fill the Street Department vacancy at a pay rate of $10.00 per hour effective October 11, 2010.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Ratify Mayoral Signature for Lease Agreement with Bonneville Power 138 KV Line

Motion by Rocky Baker to ratify the mayor’s signature for the Lease Agreement with Bonneville Power 138 KV Line.  Second by Cleo Gallegos .  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve 2009 Building Codes - Paul Aston

Paul Aston explained the changes to the 2009 Building Codes and the procedures for adoption of these codes.  He stated that because of the changes that a public hearing needs to be made for the adoption of the Appendices 30 days after the required notifications have been mailed.  He also stated the building codes must be adopted by January 1, 2011. 

Discuss/Approve Addendum to Municipal Triple Net Lease - Party Hardy

Motion by Leann Smith to approve the Addendum to the Municipal Triple Net Lease with Party Hardy.  Second by Joanne Justesen.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

Discuss/Approve Appointment of Dan Lloyd to Urban Renewal Agency

Mayor Anderson recommended Dan Lloyd to be a committee member for the Urban Renewal Agency.

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the appointment of Dan Lloyd as a Committee Member for the Urban Renewal Agency.  Second by Leann Smith. Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye.

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

Motion by Joanne Justesen  to go into Executive Session for Matters of Litigation and Personnel as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.  Second by Leann Smith.  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, Mike Brown and Deborah Hopkins.

Guests Present:

Tami Ursenbach and Paul Aston.

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 7:45 PM and concluded at 10:00 PM.

No decisions were made.   The council meeting ended at 10:00 PM. 

George A. Anderson

Mayor

Deborah F. Hopkins

City Clerk