July 23, 2014 Special & Regular Council Minutes
City of Heyburn Special Council Meeting Minutes
July 23, 2014
6:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Rocky Baker, Dusty Galliher, Cleo Gallegos, and Dick Galbraith.
Employees Present:
Greg Richins and Deborah Hopkins
Visitors Present:
Ralph Williams.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson who welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(e) Matters of Trade or Commerce
Motion by Dusty Galliher to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 67-2345(e) for Matters of Trade or Commerce. Second by Cleo Gallegos. 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:
Ralph Williams.
The meeting was conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson. The topic was a matter of commerce. This matter was discussed with the mayor, council members, and staff present. Executive Session began at 6:02 PM. The executive session concluded at 6:45 PM. No decisions were made.
George A. Anderson Deborah F. Hopkins
Mayor City Clerk / Treasurer
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
July 23, 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:
Rose Schmitt, Dr. Kenneth Cox, Carol Cox, Mike Devers, Mike Painter, Paul Aston, and Joanne Justesen.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson who welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2014 Special & Regular Council Meeting
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2014 special and regular 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 Rocky Baker to approve paying the bills as presented. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve FY 2014-15 Beer & Wine Licenses for Love’s Travel Stops & Joe’s River Bar
City Clerk Deborah Hopkins stated that copies of the State Licenses and the Minidoka County Licenses have been received, as well as payment for the licenses.
Motion by Cleo Gallegos to approve the 2014-15 Beer & Wine License for Love’s Travel Stops and Joe’s River Bar. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Introduction of Minidoka County School District No. 331 Superintendent –
Dr. Kenneth Cox
Dr. Kenneth Cox introduced himself as the Minidoka County School District No. 331 Superintendent. Mayor Anderson and council members welcomed Dr. Cox and his wife to the Heyburn community. He also thanked him for taking the time to come and introduce himself.
July 23, 2014 – City Council Minutes – Page 2
Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2014-4 – Fees Charged for Zoning or Other Land Use Applications
City of Heyburn Planning and Zoning Administrator Paul Aston briefly reviewed Resolution No. 2014-4 Fees Charged for Zoning or Other Land Use Application with those present. After discussion, it was decided to include PUD’s on the fee schedule. City Attorney Steven Tuft was asked to make the correction and prepare a revised resolution for the next council meeting.
Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2014-5 – Designating Approved or Official Depositories
Resolution No. 2014-5 Designating Approved or Official Depositories was discussed by those present.
Motion by Rocky Baker to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Resolution No. 2014-5 by title only. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
City Attorney Steven Tuft read Resolution No. 2014-5 by title only.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve Resolution No. 2014-5 and authorize the mayoral signature. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll Call Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Mini-Cassia In-Line Hockey Association Update – Steve Roberts
Steve Roberts was not present.
Discuss/Approve Purchase of Voltage Regulators from HD Supply
City Superintendent Greg Richins recommended the purchase of voltage regulators from HD Supply in the amount of $102,663.59. He explained this is a capital improvement project in which this is the purchase of equipment only.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the purchase of voltage regulators in the amount of $102,663.59 from HD Supply. Second by Dick Galbraith. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Utility Billing Software Upgrade from Vision Municipal Solutions
City Clerk Deborah Hopkins presented information from Vision Municipal Solutions for a utility billing software upgrade in the amount of $51,000.
Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the purchase of the utility billing software upgrade from Vision Municipal Solutions in the amount of $51,000 to be purchased in this fiscal year with funding to come from all departments. Second by Dusty Galliher. Vote: Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye.
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Review of Monthly Department Head Reports
The Monthly Department Head Reports were reviewed and discussed by those present.
Budget Work Session
Those present worked on the FY2014-15 Budget.
The council meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
George A. Anderson Deborah F. Hopkins
Mayor City Clerk / Treasurer