February 10, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor: Cleo Gallegos.
Council Present: Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Michael Tribe, Dan Bristol, Earl Andrew, Ralph Martini, Eric Christensen, and Ashlee Langley.
Visitors Present:
Larraine Kluzik, Ronald Kluzik, Brack McMurtrex, Jim Capps, Jo Elg, Davis Vansant, Karen Vansant, Bob Moore, and Eric Quitugua.
Meeting conducted by Mayor Cleo Gallegos who welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Minidoka County Commissioner Bob Moore then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the January 27, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2016 Council Meeting as presented. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the bills as presented. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss Electric Cost of Service Study – Bob Brooks
Those present discussed a possible electric rate increase. Bob Brooks from Brooks & Associates conducted the Electric Cost of Service Study and was available by phone to answer any questions.
No decisions were made.
Discuss/Approve/Adopt - Franchise Renewal Agreement with Intermountain Gas Company
With Suspension of the Rule Requiring Three Readings and Adopt in One Reading
Jim Capps, District Manager for Intermountain Gas Company in Twin Falls presented the Franchise Renewal Agreement to those present.
City Attorney Michael Tribe suggested a change to page three (3) section V (B) to include the rules subject to Idaho Public Records Law.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the Franchise Renewal Agreement with Intermountain Gas Company and dispense with the rules subject to Idaho Public Records Law. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to adopt the Franchise Renewal Agreement with Intermountain Gas Company with the rules subject to Idaho Public Records Law with the suspension of the rule requiring three readings and adopt in one reading. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss “W” Street Lift Station PER – Robert Ramsey
Robert Ramsey from Civil Science presented the revised scope of work for the “W” Street Lift Station Preliminary Engineering Report to those present.
After discussion, this item was tabled.
Discuss/Approve 2016 Camp Host Agreement
Earl Andrew presented the 2016 Camp Host Agreement with Robert J. and Lisa M. Cordaro to those present. Mr. Andrew suggested the removal of Section (f) Weed maintenance around the hook-up boxes, signs, and entryway.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the 2016 Camp Host Agreement with Robert J. and Lisa M. Cordaro at a monthly salary of $750.00 for the months of April to September with the removal of Section (f) Weed maintenance. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve City Issued E-mails and Tablets
City Superintendent Greg Richins presented options to the city council for city issued emails and tablets.
After discussion, no decisions were made.
Planning & Zoning Contract
Tony Morley from Minidoka County Building Department presented the proposed contract for Planning & Zoning Services to those present.
After discussion, this item was tabled.
Executive Session
Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206 (1) (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student & (f) to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206 (1) (b) and (f) for personnel. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes
Mayor Present:
Mayor Cleo Gallegos
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Michael Tribe, and Ashlee Langley.
Visitors Present:
None.
The Executive Session was conducted by Mayor Cleo Gallegos. The topics were (1) (b) and (f) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student & to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement.No decisions were made. The Executive Session began at 8:55 PM and concluded at 9:39 PM.
Superintendent Greg Richins was dismissed from executive session at 9:10 PM.
The council meeting adjourned at 9:39 PM.
Cleo Gallegos Ashlee Langley
Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer