April 26, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor: Mayor Cleo Gallegos.
Council Present: Chad Anderson, Dick Galbraith, Dusty Galliher, and Joanne Justesen.
Employees Present:
Dan Bristol, Eric Christensen, Ralph Martini, Earl Andrew, Anson Parke, and Michael Tribe. Greg Richins – excused.
Visitors Present:
Brad Bjerke, Larraine Kluzik, Ronald Kluzik, Ivan McCracken, Rose Schmitt, Russ Taylor, and Leann Smith.
Welcome & Pledge
Meeting conducted by Mayor Cleo Gallegos who welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mayor Gallegos asked Parks Department Manager Earl Andrew to lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discuss/Approve Minutes of the April 12, 2017 Council Meeting & Public Hearing
Motion by Dick Galbraith to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2017 Council Meeting & Public Hearing as presented. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Paying the Bills
Motion by Dick Galbraith to approve the bills as presented. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of Amphitheater
Oats Family Center - Sally Hall
This item was tabled.
Discuss/Approve Waiver of Fees for Use of Central Park
Lunch in the Park Program – Russ Taylor
Minidoka County Schools District Food Service Supervisor Russell Taylor asked City Council to consider waiving the fees for the use of Central Park for the Lunch in the Park program.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to approve waiving the fees for the use of Central Park for the Lunch in the Park program from June 5, 2017 through July 28, 2017. Second by Chad Anderson. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan - Brad Bjerke
Brad Bjerke, Professional Engineer for HRD Engineering, Inc. provided an update regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan. Mr. Bjerke asked the council to consider how they would like to move forward on capacity for non-residential growth.
Those present thanked Mr. Bjerke for the update and all the work that has been done so far.
This will be on the May 10, 2017 council agenda for further discussion.
Discuss Possible Restructuring of Wastewater Billing
Wastewater Manager Ralph Martini presented an engineering table that is used to assign equivalent sewer discharge rates to various commercial businesses. Those present discussed how the City has dealt with equivalent residential units in the past and possible changes that may need to be made.
City Attorney Michael Tribe recommended that Ralph Martini research standards for equivalent domestic units in order to keep the process moving forward.
Discuss/Approve Local Professional Services Agreement for Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant – Ivan McCracken
Ivan McCracken, Professional Engineer for J-U-B Engineers, Inc. presented the Local Professional Services Agreement for the Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant to those present. Mr. McCracken asked council to consider approval in order to keep the grant process moving forward.
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the Local Professional Service Agreement for the Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant as presented authorizing the Mayors signature. Second by Dick Galbraith. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve Scope of Work for Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant – Ivan McCracken
Motion by Dusty Galliher to approve the Scope of Work for the Heyburn Schools SR2S Grant as presented authorizing the Mayors signature. Second by Joanne Justesen. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve/Adopt Resolution No. 17-3 Recreational Vehicle Park Rates
RESOLUTION NO. 17-3
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HEYBURN AMENDING THE EXISTING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE CITY’S RECREATION VEHICLE PARK; AND, PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Parks Department Manager Earl Andrew presented Resolution No. 17-3 Recreational Vehicle Park Rates to those present. Mr. Andrew explained that the rate increase taken in December of 2016 seemed to turn the monthly customers away. Mr. Andrew proposed the council drop the monthly rate back to $390.00 to bring back business to the park. Mr. Andrew also stated that the wording has been changed on the club rate to list a 10% discount to all Good Sam Club members and remove all other clubs the City is no longer a part of.
Motion by Joanne Justesen to adopt Resolution No. 17-3 Recreational Vehicle Park Rates as presented. Second by Chad Anderson. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Discuss/Approve/Appoint Urban Renewal Board Members
Mayor Gallegos asked the council to consider the appointment of Kent Warr, Leann Smith, and Nick Telleria to the Urban Renewal Board.
Motion by Chad Anderson to approve the appointment of Kent Warr, Leann Smith, and Nick Telleria as the newest members to the Urban Renewal Board. Second by Dusty Galliher. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Review of Monthly Department Head Reports
The April 2017 Monthly Department Head Reports were reviewed by those present.
Mayors Time & Committee Reports
Mayor Gallegos announced that the City received a resignation letter from Planning & Zoning Member Juanita Teeter. Mayor Gallegos informed the council that she has asked someone to consider this appointment and is awaiting a reply before bringing it before the city council for possible approval.
Comments from the Public
Mayor Gallegos opened this time up to the public for additional comments.
Executive Session Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) Personnel
Motion by Dick Galbraith to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) personnel. Second by Chad Anderson. Roll-Call Vote: Chad Anderson – Aye; Dick Galbraith – Aye; Dusty Galliher – Aye; Joanne Justesen – Aye.
Executive Session Minutes
The Executive Session was conducted by Mayor Cleo Gallegos. The topic was a matter of (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student. No decisions were made. The Executive Session began at 8:47 PM and concluded at 9:33 PM.
The council meeting did not return to open session at 9:33 PM.
Cleo Gallegos Ashlee Langley
Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer