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1 City of Star Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2015 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 17, 2015 at the Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Tammy McDaniel, Richard Lockett, Tom Erlebach and Chad Bell were all present. Approval of the Agenda: Erlebach moved to approve the Agenda, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: McDaniel moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2015 and the Meals on Wheels Proclamation, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: Theresa Tinsley, 10459 W. Achillia, Star, Idaho, asked the Council and Mayor to ban personal fireworks at Hunters Creek Park on the 4th of July. Discussion was held on an overall ban on fireworks. The Mayor directed City Attorney, Cliff Brown, to draft an Ordinance regarding the ban of fireworks. Erlebach asked if this was just for Hunters Creek Park. Bell suggested we do an overall no fireworks on city property. The Mayor asked Brown to draft something for the next meeting stating that all types of fireworks are banned from city properties that we can enforce. This would include the City rental property. We will publish in the newspaper once it is approved to let everyone know. Old/New Business: Trapper Ridge Rezone and Preliminary Plat Public Hearing – Bell moved to table this public hearing to April 21, 2015 at the applicants request, Lockett seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Resolution 2015-03 Keller Associates Rate Increase – Justin Walker, Engineer for the City, stated that this was really a rate adjustment. Most of the work being done currently for the City is being done by other Keller personnel, but is overseen by Walker; saving the City money. Walker explained that Keller uses a variety of personnel to keep it cost effective for the City. Walker stated that about 95% of the bill from Keller Associates is passed on to developers in the community. Erlebach asked if they requested an increase last year. Walker stated that they had. McDaniel moved to approve Resolution 2015-03, a Resolution of the City of Star, approving a fee schedule provided by Keller Associates for Engineering Services for the City of Star; ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 authorizing the Mayor to sign said agreement; and providing an effective date, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 246 Unified Development Code Amendments Public Hearing – The Mayor asked if Council had any ex’parte contact or conflicts of interest, hearing none the Mayor opened the public hearing. The Mayor reviewed the items of the Ordinance Amendment. Council - Erlebach asked why the windows or doors cannot be covered by murals. Discussion was held about safety issues, but there was no reason presented that it could not happen. Lockett asked that we change the size of the murals to “not to exceed the height or width of the structure”. The Mayor believes we need to keep numbers seven, eight and twelve on Section 7, the criteria list for the murals. McDaniel suggested we remove four, six, add width to number two and the rest are good. Public – Steve Green, Steves Auto Care, 10195 W. State Street, Star, Idaho, stated that he has gone through all of the criteria, he put a contest in the newspaper on what Star means to people as far as drawings. He did not mention that he wanted it to be a mural. Green has a professional air brush artist to draw a mural. Green does not have problems with what is there or what was proposed. Green would like to cover the entire side of the building, so he would like the size change recommendation. Larry Clucus, 364 Longbay Way, Star, Idaho, stated that number two makes sense, but number four does not. There is danger of painting windows, you may also have a freedom of speech issue, so be aware. The Mayor asked Clucus about security; is it the business owners or the citys issue. Clucus believes it’s both, if the window is blacked out, it could be dangerous. Jeff VanWinkle, 23815 Blessinger Road, Star, Idaho asked if the permit for the churches requires a fee. The permit is free. The Mayor stated that it is strictly for letting first responders know of events. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Bell asked Police Chief Laraway if covering the windows is a problem. The Chief does not see it as a detriment. McDaniel moved that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50-902, the rule requiring an Ordinance to be read on three difffernt days, with one reading to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 246 be considered after reading once by title only, Bell seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Lockett, Erlebach and Bell – all aye: motion carried. McDaniel moved to approve Ordinance No. 246, with the following amendment to Section 7 Murals - striking number four, six and adding “not to exceed the height and width” to number ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 two; an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho amending the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 215, adding “detailed information” to Section 8-1 A-6; adding Section 8-1 B-7 Lot Splits; adding a Church Activity Permit to Section 8-5-3-12; adding Section 8-8 A-5 Mural definition; removing the words “Mural, Paintings and Commercial Logo” from Section 8-8 A- 10; and adding Section 8-8 A-11 D. Murals; providng for severability; repealing conflicting Ordinances; providing for publication and providing for an effective date, Lockett seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Lockett, Erlebach and Bell – all aye: motion carried. Resolution 2015-04 - Treasure Valley Partnership Agreement – The Mayor explained the Resolution, stating that we pay for this ever year and the rate is based on population. McDaniel moved to approve Resolution 2015-04, a Resolution of the City of Star, Idaho, approving an intergovernmental agreement for regional coordination, cooperation and collaboration between Cities and counties throught the Treasure Valley for transporation, land use, recreational opportunities, and education; and providing an effective date, Bell seconded the motion. The Mayor stated that the best program to come from this group is the SAUSA program. This program is to pay for special prosecutors to just prosecute gang crime. All aye: motion carried. Draft Resolution for Concessions in City Parks – The Mayor reviewed the resolution. Lockett stated that on 4-D it should state Sales Tax Permit, not license. Lockett also believes that the size of the A-frame signs in H-1 should be stated. McDaniel stated that 4-D should be Sellers Permit, not Sales Tax Permit. The Mayor stated that we would confirm the correct wording. Erlebach asked about Section 5-C, the electrical use and how the concessions in the tent would work if generators were not allowed. The Mayor stated that we would re-draft that section. The Mayor stated that fees are per day. The Mayor stated that we would re-define concessionaires parking in the “back of parking lot” better. The Mayor stated that we will have the draft re-written for the next meeting. Reports: Staff – Staff had nothing to report. Council – McDaniel stated she is planning a trip in April. Lockett stated he attended Fire Department Meeting last week. Mayor – The Mayor stated that things are wrapping up with the concession stand. The air conditioner needs to be latched down and a cage will prevent items from being shoved into it. Erlebach asked if the drinking fountains for Hunters Creek were the same as Blake as those are bending. The Mayor stated that both need to be reinforced. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 The Council Retreat on April 3 & 4 is in conflict with the retirement party for Minnie Victory at the bank. Council agreed that the Council Retreat would start at 2:00 pm on Friday and go until 5:00 pm on Saturday. The Mayor stated that staff is working on their agenda items for the workshop on the 31. Adjournment: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: Nathan Mitchell, Mayor Cathy Ward, City Clerk