March 23, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor: Cleo Gallegos.
Council Present: Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Michael Tribe, Ralph Martini, Dan Bristol, Eric Christensen, Cole J. Kuta, Jeremiah Justesen, and Ashlee Langley.
Visitors Present:
Larraine Kluzik, Ronald J. Kluzik, Heather Petersen, Sam Andrew, Jo Elg, Tony Morley, Rose Schmitt, and Leann Smith.
Meeting conducted by Mayor Cleo Gallegos who welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Councilwomen Joanne Justesen then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Gallegos asked for a motion to approve the Amended Agenda due to time sensitive matters that needed addressed before the next regularly scheduled council meeting.
Motion by Dick Galbraith to approve the Amended Agenda as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Dick Galbraith to approve the bills as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Introduction of Heyburn Planning and Zoning Members
Planning and Zoning Administrator Tony Morley introduced the Heyburn Planning and Zoning members to those present.
- Russ Smith, Chairman (present)
- Tony Luna (present)
- Juanita Teeter (present)
- Maureen Newton (excused)
- Scot Bell (excused)
Mayor and Council thanked the Planning & Zoning Members for their attendance and all the work they do for the City and its residents.
Discuss/Approve Electric Cost of Service Analysis - Forecast Options
City Superintendent Greg Richins presented the latest Electric Cost of Service Analysis Forecast options provided from Bob Brooks with Brooks and Associates.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve Scenario 2 for a 10% rate adjustment across the board, and set the Electrical Rate Increase Public Hearing date for April 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Authorization of First Federal Bank Debit Card
City Clerk Ashlee Langley asked for authorization to obtain a First Federal Bank Debit Card.
Motion by Rocky Baker to authorize the obtainment of a First Federal Bank Debit Card with the stipulation of any activity on the card will come before city council. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Dick Galbraith - Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Coast to Coast Proposal for a Lot Line Adjustment
This item was tabled.
Discuss/Approve Bids for the Reconstruction of Drying Beds at the Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Ralph Martini presented bids for the reconstruction of drying beds at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the bid from Ralph Thornton Construction for the reconstruction of two (2) drying beds at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve 21st Street Change Order #8- Curb and Gutter & Change Order #10 – Soil Binder
Jake Southwick presented the 21st Street Change Order #8. This change order is for removing the in-place bulb and gutter forms and reset the forms to align as a continuation north of the existing side street curb and gutter on T Street.
Mr. Southwick also presented Change Order #10. This Change Order is to place Soil Binder on all disturbed areas within Phase 1 as a Temporary Stabilization method to meet the requirements of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as approved by the Engineer.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the 21st Street Change Order #8 for curb and gutter in the amount of $4,151.68 and Change Order #10 for Soil Binder in the amount of $1,029.60. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye.
Discuss/Ratify Joint Motion for Order Entering Settlement Between City Coalition, Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Surface Water Coalition for 2016 Mitigation.
City Attorney Michael Tribe presented the Joint Motion for Order Entering Settlement between City Coalition, Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Surface Water Coalition for 2016 Mitigation to those present. He asked for the council to ratify entering the agreement.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to ratify entering the Joint Motion for Order Entering Settlement between City Coalition, Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Surface Water Coalition for 2016 Mitigation. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Central Park Sign Proposals
City Superintendent Greg Richins presented options to get a sign put up at Central Park.
After discussion, this item was tabled.
Review Monthly Department Head Reports
The March Monthly Department Head Reports were reviewed by those present.
Comments from the Public
Mayor Gallegos opened this time up to the public for additional comments.
The council meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Cleo Gallegos Ashlee Langley
Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer