August 27, 2014 City Council Agenda & Public Hearing

 

 

Council Present:

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

 

Employees Present:

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

 

Visitors Present:

Mike Devers, Bev Hollibaugh, Susie Pena, Gail Jeppesen, Betty & Nephi Simmons, Jolynne Stoker, Edward Gemar, Adrian Barendregt, Jade Barendregt, Braiden Catmull, Daniel & Margarita Jensen, Jose Paz, Rose Schmitt, Myron Wilson, Leann Smith, and Joanne Justesen.

 

Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson who welcomed everyone to the meeting and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

 

Discuss/Approve Minutes of the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2014 council meeting. 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 pay the bills as presented. Second by Dusty Galliher.  Vote:  Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye. 

 

Public Hearing on the FY 2014-15 Budget

Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing for the FY 2014-15 budget.

 

Those speaking with comments pertaining to the budget were: Leann Smith, Daniel Jensen, Joanne Justesen, Jolynne Stoker, Edward Gemar, and Myron Wilson. 

 

Hearing no further comments, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.

 

Discuss/Approve the FY 2014-15 Budget

Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the FY 2014-15 budget. Second by Rocky Baker.  Roll Call Vote:  Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Nay; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye. 

 

Councilwoman Gallegos asked to go on record that she still opposes the employee wages and the way they were proposed.

 

 

 

 

 

Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 474 – Authorizing the Mayor to Hire and Terminate Employees - First Reading

Motion by Rocky Baker to have City Attorney Steven Tuft read Ordinance No. 474 by title only for the first reading of three readings. Second by Dusty Galliher.  Vote:  Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Nay; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye. 

 

City Attorney Steven Tuft Read Ordinance No. 474 by title only for the first reading.

 

Discuss/Approve Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property – McIntire Purchase

Motion by Rocky Baker to approve the McIntire Agreement for Purchase and Sale Real Property in the amount of $43,740. Second by Cleo Gallegos.  Roll Call Vote:  Rocky Baker – Aye; Cleo Gallegos – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher - Aye. 

 

Review of Monthly Department Head Reports

The Monthly Department Head Reports were reviewed and discussed by those present.

 

The council meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

George A. Anderson                                       Deborah F. Hopkins

Mayor                                                              City Clerk / Treasurer