July 22, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes
City of Heyburn Council Meeting Minutes
July 22, 2009
7:00 P.M.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith and Dee Ray Bailey.
Employees Present:
Linda Dayley, Scott Spevak, Steve Tuft and Dan Bristol.
Visitors Present: Stan Zielinski, Laurie Welch, Margi Owens, Joan Hardy, Norma and Bill Morrison.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor George A. Anderson.
An agenda may be amended after the start of a meeting upon a motion that states the reason for the amendment and states the good faith reason the agenda item was not included in the original agenda posting.
Executive Session for Matters of Commerce as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345.
Motion by Leann Smith for an Executive Session for Matters of Commerce as authorized by Idaho Code Section 67-2345. Second by Dee Ray Bailey. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Dee Ray Bailey - Aye.
Council Meeting adjourned to an Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.
Executive Session Minutes.
Council Present:
Cleo Gallegos, Rocky Baker, Leann Smith and Dee Ray Bailey.
Employees Present:
Linda Dayley, Scott Spevak, Steve Tuft and Dan Bristol.
Meeting conducted by Mayor George A. Anderson.
No decisions were made.
The executive session ended at 7:22 p.m. and the commenced back into the Council Meeting.
Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting on July 8, 2009.
Motion by Dee Ray Bailey to approve the minutes for the Council Meeting on July 8, 2009. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Dee Ray Bailey - Aye.
Approve Paying the Bills.
Motion by Dee Ray Bailey to approve paying the bills. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Dee Ray Bailey - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Proposed Minidoka County Dispatch Services.
Mayor Anderson explained that in light of receiving a letter from Sheriff Randy Kidd in regards to this proposal that item would be tabled until the next meeting.
Discuss/Approve Ordinance No. 520 Animal Control.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEYBURN, IDAHO, AMENDING HEYBURN CODE SECTIONS 7-1-1; 7-1-3; AND 7-1-4 BY DELETING REFERENCE TO MINIDOKA CITIES JOINT ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE THE CITY OF HEYBURN; AMENDING SECTION 7-1-8 TO CLARIFY THAT THE COURT COSTS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE FINES LEVIED; AND CLARIFYING WHICH VIOLATIONS SHALL BE MISDEMEANORS; AND PROVIDING FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES AS TO THREE READINGS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
After discussion this item will be back on the next agenda. Attorney Steve Tuft will have another draft of Ordinance No. 520 ready for council to discuss and/or approve.
Discuss/Approve PSI Cost of Living Raise.
Mayor Anderson discussed a letter from PSI Environmental Systems a request for a rate adjustment of 17 cents per home per month for a cost of living increase starting August 1, 2009. This is in the agreement between PSI and the City as provided in your packets.
Motion by Dee Ray Bailey to approve the PSI cost of living raise in the amount of 17 cents per household with no increase to our residents. Second by Rocky Baker. Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Dee Ray Bailey - Aye.
Discuss/Approve Budget for Amphitheater - Chris James.
Mayor Anderson discussed with the Council a letter that was received from Chris James regarding the Amphitheater Budget request for a $1000 dollar increase. The budgeted amount for the Amphitheater stayed at $4,000 for the year 2009-2010.
Discuss/Approve the Proposed Tentative Budget.
City Clerk Linda Dayley reported that the tax levy would be based on $650,000 and the total appropriation for 2009-2010 would be $7,678,232.
After discussion Dee Ray Bailey made a motion to approve the Tentative Budget as presented. Second by Leann Smith. Roll Call Vote: Cleo Gallegos - Aye; Rocky Baker - Aye; Leann Smith - Aye; Dee Ray Bailey - Aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
/s/George A. Anderson, Mayor
/s/Linda L. Dayley, City Clerk/Treasurer