March 12, 2014 City Council Minutes

 

City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes

 

March 12, 2014

 

                                                                      7:00 P.M.

 

 

 

Council Present:

 

Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos.

 

 

 

Employees Present:

 

Greg Richins, Steven Tuft, Dan Bristol, and Deborah Hopkins.  

 

 

 

Visitors Present:

 

Earl Andrew, Anson Parke, Tom Toronto, Rod Bingham, Rose Schmitt, Jeremiah Justesen, Joanne Justesen, Vernon Stephens, Anita Thomas, and Brenda Bailey.

 

 

 

Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson who welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Mayor Anderson announced that Item #3 – Discuss/Approve Bureau of Reclamation Contract has been moved to the March 26, 2014 council meeting as there have been modifications to the contract that have not been completed.

 

 

 

Discuss/Approve Minutes of the February 26, 2014 Council Meeting

 

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2014 council meeting as presented. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills

 

Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve paying the bills as presented. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Discuss/Approve Precision Power Contract for Generator Maintenance

 

City Superintendent Greg Richins introduced Rod Bingham from Precision Power. Mr. Bingham explained the services that will be put into place for a maintenance plan for the generators owned by the City. Mr. Bingham fielded questions from those present.  

 

 

 

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the Precision Power Contract in the amount of $6,575.03 and to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign the document. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Discuss/Approve Hiring of Tom Toronto to Provide GIS

 

City Superintendent Greg Richins introduced Tom Toronto who explained GIS services and the different applications the data could be used for within the City of Heyburn. Mr. Toronto answered questions from those present.

 

 

 

Motion by Rocky Baker to hire Tom Toronto to provide GIS services for the City of Heyburn at a cost not to exceed $25,000 per year and to also require monthly and quarterly progress reports. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

 

 

Discuss/Rename Ga’ Lawn Park

 

Mayor Anderson read the names that were submitted for the renaming of Ga’ Lawn Park.

 

           

 

Motion by Rocky Baker to rename Ga’ Lawn Park to Central Park. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Discuss/Approve Setting the Public Hearing Date for the 2014-15 FY Budget – Deborah Hopkins

 

City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Hopkins suggested the date of August 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM be set as the Public Hearing Date for the adoption of the 2014-15 FY Budget.

 

 

 

Motion by Rocky Baker to set the 2014-15 FY Public Hearing Date for August 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Second by Cleo Gallegos. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Discuss/Approve Resolution 2014-2 – Hiring of Rob Williams for Water Curtailment

 

City Attorney Steven Tuft explained that Resolution 2014-2 is the result of a request from Rob Williams. He further explained the billing amount was based on population of each of the fourteen participating cities with the City of Heyburn share at 7%.  

 

 

 

Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve Resolution 2014-2 – Hiring of Rob Williams for Water Curtailment. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Discuss/Set Hearing Date & Content of Notice for Sale of Old Heyburn Elementary School – Steven Tuft

 

This item was deferred until the appraisal on the property has been completed.

 

 

 

Ratify the FFY 2013 Traffic Enforcement Mobilization Grant

 

City Attorney Steven Tuft stated the Memorandum of Understanding needs to be ratified by the council.

 

 

 

Motion by Dick Galbraith to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the FFY 2013 Traffic Enforcement Mobilization Funding Request. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Executive Session for Litigation as per Idaho Code 67-2345 (e) Commerce and (f) Litigation

 

Motion by Dusty Galliher to go into Executive Session for Litigation as per Idaho Code 67-2345 (e) commerce and (f) litigation. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.

 

 

 

Executive Session Minutes

 

Council Present:

 

Rocky Baker, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher and Cleo Gallegos.

 

 

 

Employees Present:

 

Greg Richins, Steven Tuft, and Deborah Hopkins.

 

 

 

Visitors Present:

 

None.

 

 

 

The Executive Session was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topics were a matter of commerce and a matter of litigation which were discussed with those present. No decisions were made. The Executive Session began at 8:30 PM and concluded at 8:55 PM. The City Council meeting did not return to open session.

 

 

 

The council meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

George A. Anderson                                       Deborah F. Hopkins

 

Mayor                                                              City Clerk/Treasurer