July 13, 2016 Special & Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor: 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:
Meeting conducted by Mayor Cleo Gallegos who welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Budget Work Session
Those present worked on the 2016-17 budget.
The meeting ended at 6:55 PM.
Cleo Gallegos Ashlee Langley
Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer
Mayor: Mayor Cleo Gallegos.
Council Present: Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Dan Bristol, Ralph Martini, Rhonda Kluzik, Eric Christensen, Greg Richins, Michael Tribe, and Ashlee Langley.
Visitors Present:
Tim Ryals, Edward Gemar, Jesse Mock, Jo Elg, Rose Schmitt, and Dave Carver.
Meeting conducted by Mayor Cleo Gallegos who welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Welcome & Pledge
Mayor Gallegos asked Heyburn Water Department Manager Eric Christensen to lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the June 08, 2016 Special & Regular Council Meeting and June 15, 2016 Special Council Meeting
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the minutes of June 08, 2016 Special & Regular Council Meeting and the June 15, 2016 Special Council Meeting as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the bills as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve IGWA-SWC Agreement Payment
City Attorney Michael Tribe presented information regarding IGWA-SWC annual membership payment to those present. Mr. Tribe recommended the City move forward with the payment in the amount of $1,500.00.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve issuing payment in the amount of $1,500.00 to IGWA-SWC for the annual membership renewal. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Quote on Audio System for Council Chambers
City Superintendent Greg Richins presented a quote for the purchase of an updated audio system for the Council Chambers.
After discussion, this item was tabled.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of Riverside Park:
a) A Jog with Christ - September 10, 2016 - Hannah Ryals
Hannah Ryals asked the city council members to waive the fees for the use the Riverside Park Amphitheater for A Jog with Christ event on September 10, 2016.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve waiving the fees for the use of Riverside Park Amphitheater for A Jog with Christ event on September 10, 2016 but to require liability insurance and a deposit. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of Riverside Park:
a) The Springs Calvary Chapel – August 5, 2016 – Michael Yost
Jesse Mock asked the city council members to waive the fees for the use of the Riverside Park Amphitheater for The Springs Calvary Chapel on August 5, 2016.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve waiving the fees for the use of Riverside Park for the Springs Calvary Chapel on August 5, 2016 but to require liability insurance and a deposit. Second by Rocky Baker. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Ratify Continuation of Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant
City Superintendent Greg Richins asked the city council members if they would like to continue with the Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve/ratify the continuation of the Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant with a scope and budgetary costs in place that do not exceed $287,000.00. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Post Office Lease Agreement
City Attorney Michael Tribe presented a proposal from the Heyburn Post Office to negotiate a two year Lease Agreement. Mr. Tribe asked the council for a motion to enter into negotiations.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to enter into negotiations with the Heyburn Post Office for Lease Agreement Terms. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve New Wastewater Welding Shop Fence
City Superintendent Greg Richins presented a quote for a fence to be installed around the New Welding Shop located at 1811 15th Street.
After discussion, this item was tabled to the next agenda.
Discuss/Declare Surplus Items
City Superintendent Greg Richins asked for the City Council to declare a list of Surplus Items.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to declare the list provided by the Superintendent as surplus equipment and designate the Superintendent to properly dispose of the items listed. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Review of Monthly Department Head Reports
The June Monthly Department Head Reports were reviewed by those present.
Discuss Using Wastewater Treatment Plant as a Disposal Site
Those present discussed no longer using the Wastewater Treatment Plant as a disposal site.
Comments from the Public
Mayor Gallegos opened this time up to the public for additional comments.
The council meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.
Cleo Gallegos Ashlee Langley
Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer