February 22, 2012 City Council Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
February 22, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Cleo Gallegos, Leann Smith and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Steven Tuft, Dan Bristol, and Deborah Hopkins.
Visitors Present:
Jeff Brewster, Bill and Norma Morrison, Mike Brown, and Paul Aston. Dustin McCurdy, Luke Baker, Colter Driesel, and Eric Johnson representing Boy Scout Troop 47.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Anderson recognized the attendance of Boy Scout Troop 47.
Mayor Anderson presented a plaque to Norma Morrison for her many years of service on the Heyburn Planning and Zoning Commission.
Approve Minutes of the February 8, 2012 Council Meeting
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2012 council meeting as presented. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Leann Smith – Abstain; Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - 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: Leann Smith – Aye; Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Approve PSI Contract
This item was discussed at length among Mayor Anderson and the council members with discussion centering on whether the City of Heyburn should have exclusive commercial sanitation rights.
Councilman Rocky Baker asked to go on record by saying “In the 10-1/2 years I have been here, I feel personally this contract is one of the worst contracts as far as a business decision for the City of Heyburn that I have seen. I don’t feel the reasons for staying with PSI were compelling enough not to take one of the lower bidders and that’s what I feel.”
City Attorney Steven Tuft was asked to make changes to the proposed contract with PSI so that the City of Heyburn would have exclusive rights to commercial sanitation and providing a 4 year conversion time. This item will be on the March 14, 2012 city council agenda for approval.
Discuss/Approve Participation in Operation Facelift – Leann Smith
Councilmember Leann Smith reported that the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) is going to be conducting Operation Facelift again this summer in June for approximately two weeks. SIEDO is asking the City of Heyburn to name a facilitator.
Councilmember Smith stated the $1,000 funding that was available last year may not be available this year, and, if the City chooses to participate, funds would have to be solicited.
Councilmembers discussed the possibility of having a mural painted on Well 4 and using the graffiti artist that did the mural for J & L Electric. After continued discussion, it was decided not to participate in Operation Facelift this year, but rather to put this item on the January, 2013 city council agenda to allow ample time to discuss this matter.
Discuss/Approve Appointment of Tony Luna to the Heyburn Planning & Zoning Commission
Mayor Anderson reported he had spoken with Rose Schmitt and she declined serving on the commission. He then asked Tony Luna to be on the Heyburn Planning and Zoning Commission as a replacement for Norma Morrison. He stated Mr. Luna has agreed to serve. Mayor Anderson asked the city council members to confirm this appointment.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to confirm the appointment of Tony Luna to the Heyburn Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Leann Smith – Aye; Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Park Fees for “Movies in the Park” – Brian Duncan
Brian Duncan from the HEART Committee was unable to attend the meeting.
Motion by Leann Smith to waive the fees for using the Riverside Park for Movies in the Park for the 2012 summer. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Leann Smith – Aye; Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Executive Session for Matters of Commerce and Litigation As per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (e) & (f)
Motion by Rocky Baker to go into executive session for Matters of Commerce and Litigation as per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (e) & (f). Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll Call Vote: Leann Smith – Aye; Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Steven Tuft, Deborah Hopkins, and Greg Richins.
Guests Present:
Mike Brown and Paul Aston.
Meeting conducted by Mayor Anderson. The topics were matters of commerce and litigation. These matters were discussed with the mayor, council members and staff present. Executive Session began at 7:41 PM and concluded at 8:40 PM. No decisions were made.
The council meeting ended at 8:40 PM.
George A. Anderson Deborah F. Hopkins
Mayor City Clerk