January 11, 2012 City Council Minutes

 City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes

January 11, 2012

7:00 P.M.

 

Council Present:

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

 

Employees Present:

Greg Richins, Dan Bristol, and Deborah Hopkins.   Steve Tuft – excused. 

 

Visitors Present: 

Bill and Norma Morrison, Garth and Laretta Shaw, Lorena Wiggins, Tim Hull, Les Reitz, Josh Brown, Dave Abrahamson, Jay Markle, Robert Crabtree, Bev Hollibaugh, Lyle Santos, Jeanette Lopez, Rose Schmitt, Susie Pena, and Brittany Bowden.

 

Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson.  Mayor Anderson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

 

Mayor Anderson thanked Garth Shaw for his many years of service on the Heyburn Planning and Zoning Commission.  He also presented Mr. Shaw with a plaque from the City of Heyburn. 

 

Old Business

Approve Minutes of the December 28, 2011 Council Meeting

Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the minutes of the December 28, 2011 council meeting as presented.  Second by Cleo Gallegos.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.

 

Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills

Motion by Leann Smith to approve paying the bills as presented.  Second by Rocky Baker.  Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.

 

Discuss/Approve Garbage Contract - Greg Richins

City Superintendent Greg Richins stated he felt it was important to award the contract first and then look at the recycling issue.  Councilwoman Cleo Gallegos stated she had called some long-term residents and those she contacted felt there was no need to change unless it would save them a lot of money.

 

Councilmembers Joanne Justesen and Rocky Baker both expressed their concern regarding hydraulic oil leaks.  PSI responded by stating if they know about the issue, they will repair the trucks right away.  Both councilmembers also complimented PSI by saying they have noticed their employees going beyond the basic service. 

 

Motion by Leann Smith to award the 4 year garbage contract to PSI.  Second by Joanne Justesen.  Roll Call Vote:    Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Nay.

 

New Business

Swearing in of Mayor

City Clerk Deborah Hopkins administered the Oath of Office to George A. Anderson as Mayor as re-elected at the November, 2011 general city election for a four-year term of office. 

 

Swearing in of Council Members

City Clerk Hopkins then administered the Oath of Office to Clarence Lanier “Rocky” Baker and Cleo Fay Gallegos as council members also re-elected at the November, 2011 general city election for a four-year term of office.

 

City Clerk Hopkins presented each of the newly elected officials with a Certificate of Election.  

 

Elect Council President

Mayor Anderson asked for nominations for Council President.

 

Councilmember Cleo Gallegos nominated Joanne Justesen for Council President.  Second by Leann Smith.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.

 

Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2012-1 Destruction of Records

Motion by Cleo Gallegos not to destroy the records listed in Resolution No. 2012-1 for one more year.  Second by Joanne Justesen.  Roll Call Vote:  Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.

 

The council meeting ended at 7:22 PM. 

 

  

George A. Anderson                                       Deborah F. Hopkins   

Mayor                                                              City Clerk