March 28, 2012 City Council Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2012
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Cleo Gallegos, and Joanne Justesen. Excused: Leann Smith
Employees Present:
Greg Richins, Steven Tuft, Dan Bristol, and Deborah Hopkins.
Visitors Present:
Cheryl Blauer, Rose Schmitt, Don Bywater, Dusty Galliher, Dan Blauer, Masten Merrill, Jon Merrill, Ivan McCraerson, Mike Brown, Lyle Santos, Nancy Santos, Barry Caldwell, Warren Yadon, Bill Justesen, Ashley Justesen, Bev Hollibaugh, Susie Pena, Josh Byce, Craig Byce, Ralph and Heather Morley, Josh Brown, Les Reitz, Manuel and Irene Santos, Guy Bruhn, Donjua Moseley, Jose A. Del Toro Jr., Kelly Castillo, Dave Abrahamson, Kevin Masco, Laurie Welch, Dennis Patterson, Bill Morrison, Norma Morrison, Leisel Snyder, Jordan Snyder, Brian Duncan, Jerry Franco, Amy Despain, Ralph Martini, Katie Bendele, Wally Winningham, and Georgia Baker.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. Mayor Anderson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Minutes of the March 14, 2012 Council Meeting
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2012 council meeting as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve paying the bills as presented. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Approve Loan to the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency to Pay Bills
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve a loan to the Heyburn Urban Renewal Agency to pay Elam & Burke $1,248.50, ICRMP $935.00, and Harlan Mann $2,037.38 for a total of $4,220.88. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Comments from - Total Waste Management, LLC – Lyle Santos & Manuel Santos
- Western Waste Service – Dave Abrahamson
- PSI, Inc. – Josh Brown
Lyle Santos from Total Waste Management, LLC expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision made by the City Council regarding the sanitation contract that was awarded to PSI.
Dave Abrahamson from Western Waste Service thanked the city council for the opportunity bid on the contract, also stating they looked forward to the opportunity to bid on future contracts.
Josh Brown from PSI, Inc. thanked mayor and council for the opportunity to continue their business relationship.
Limited Comments from Members of the Audience
Those members of the audience who spoke regarding the sanitation contract were Cheryl Blauer from Gossner Foods, Julio from Total Waste Management, Wally Winningham from The Pub, Art Rathe from R & R Welding, Warren Yadon, Nathan Needle, Brett Thomas from Upper Crust and Magic Valley Chalet, Dave Gibson from Gibson Truck and Auto, Jim Wright, and Amy Despain.
Discuss/Approve Electric System Upgrade Timeline – Greg Richins
City Superintendent Greg Richins briefly reviewed the suggested electric system upgrade timeline and asked for guidance from the council as to a suggested timeline. After reviewing the items, a motion was made by Rocky Baker to proceed with Items 1-4 as listed below:
- Riverton Substation – Testing Transformers - $12,500
- Riverton Substation – Engineering Cost & Voltage Regulators - $85,000
- Riverton Substation – Voltage Regulation - $45,000
- Riverton Substation – Breaker & Reclosure Controls - $30,000
Second Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Public Hearing on Regarding the Electric Rate Increase – Ralph Williams
City of Heyburn Electric Consultant Ralph Williams answered questions from the Mayor and Council Members regarding the Electric COSA that was performed by Brooks and Associates and the suggested rate increases.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing.
There was no one who spoke against the increase in the electric rate; however, City of Heyburn resident Barry Caldwell asked if the increase was because of the wind turbines. City Attorney Steven Tuft explained the reason for the BPA power cost increase. Resident Jerry Franco asked when would be the next time the electricity would be increased. Ralph Williams stated the next rate case would be in two years.
Those speaking in favor of the increase in the electric rates were: None.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.
Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2012-2 Increasing Electric Rates
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve Resolution No. 2012-2 Increasing the Electric Rates. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Review Park Reservation Ordinance No. 543 – First Reading
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 543 – Park Reservations by title only for the first reading. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Rocky Baker – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 543 by title only for the first reading.
Discuss/Approve Arboretum Contract with Affinity Landscape Design
The contract with Affinity Landscape Design was presented for review. City Attorney Steven Tuft still had some questions regarding the control and ownership of the logo.
No action was taken on this item pending changes pertaining to control and ownership of the logo.
Discuss/Approve Setting the Public Hearing Date for the 2012-13 FY Budget
City Clerk, Deborah Hopkins suggested August 22, 2012 as a possible date for the 2012-13 Public Hearing for the budget as that date would be on the second council meeting in August.
Motion by Rocky Baker to set the Public Hearing for the 2012-13 FY Budget for Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Second by Joanne Justesen. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Executive Session for Matters of Litigation As per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (f)
Motion by Joanne Justesen to go into executive session for Matters of Litigation as per Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (f). Second by Cleo Gallegos. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Joanne Justesen - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Steven Tuft, Deborah Hopkins, and Greg Richins.
Guests Present:
Mike Brown
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topic was a matter of litigation. This matter was discussed with the council president, council members and staff present. Executive Session began at 8:38 PM and concluded at 9:15 PM. No decisions were made.
The council meeting ended at 9:15 PM.
George A. Anderson Deborah F. Hopkins
Mayor City Clerk