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1 Star City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2013 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on June 18, 2013 at the Star City Hall. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Tom Erlebach, Gary Smith, Tammy McDaniel and Chad Bell were all present. Approval of the Agenda: Bell 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 May 7, 2013 and Claims Against the City for May 2013, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Ada County Assessor – Bob McQuade: McQuade stated there were changes to the tax laws this year. The total market value for the City is $392 million up 21% over the 5% last year; Ada County had an increase of only 10%. Star would be at about $114 million in market value without the homeowner’s exemption. The homeowner’s exemption went down this year. There is still $3 million in exemptions that are outstanding. The City of Star could probably levy $281 million this next year. McQuade discussed the personal property taxes changes, anything under $100,000 in personal property is now exempt. Valley Regional Transit – Mark Carnopis: Carnopis reviewed the power point data from Valley Regional Transit (see attachment). Public Input – Denice VanDoren, 11061 Frost Street, Star, Idaho, stated that she wanted to talk about Home Town Celebration. This year a talent show, a band and fireworks have been added. They had no adults try out for the talent show, they were all children. There will be three groups and they need judges. The group would like the Council to do the judging. Chad Bell, Nate Mitchell, and Tom Erlebach will judge the talent show. Old/New Business: Star River Walk Stewardship Program – The Mayor stated that this item would be tabled to the second meeting in July. Public Hearing: Amended Development Agreement for the Roselands Subdivision – The Mayor stated that this item would be discussed in a public hearing and asked Council if they had any ex parte contact or conflicts of interest regarding this application; hearing none, the Mayor declared the public ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 hearing open. The Mayor reviewed the Development Agreement for the Roselands (originally Collina Vista) Subdivision. The original development agreement donated a park to the City. The new development agreement will not change the entitlements, like the number of lots or open space. The City has been in conversation with the owner of the subdivision and School District #2 regarding this park. The Pavilion Subdivision had a donated school site and it made more sense to exchange these parcels due to location of current elementary school and having a park farther out in the country. This Amended Development Agreement is to exchange these two properties – the park at Roselands will now be the school site and the Pavilion school site will now be a City park. The Mayor reviewed the cost to the City to develop the park at Roselands. The developer will dedicate the site to the school; the City will pay to green up the park site at Roselands so it does not end up in weeds. The Mayor showed the letter from the Morrison’s regarding their concern about the road realignment study that was done. Smith asked about the sewer and water situation. The Mayor stated that there was no concern. Erlbach asked if the City is paying to install the grass for the park. The Mayor stated that we are, but the School District will maintain it. Smith asked if the school was okay with the exchange; the Mayor stated that they were. The Mayor stated that there will be contracts drawn up for all parties to sign. The Mayor asked if any public would like to talk regarding this application. No public spoke. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Bell moved to approve the Seconded Amended and Restated Development Agreement, File Number ADA 13-01, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Reports: Council - Smith stated he attended the following meetings: Fire District meeting, Star Chamber of Commerce, District 14, Memorial Day coverage at the Cemetery, Idaho Business Review Roundtable, and the Highway 16 meeting. McDaniel stated that she attended the Fire District meeting. Bell stated that he is having Scouts contact him for projects, but he needs a list of projects. Mayor – The Mayor stated the dugouts are finished and sprinklers are being fixed at Hunters Creek. The Mayor is talking to a couple different people regarding sprinklers at Hunters Creek. We need someone to monitor the sprinklers for about a month to make sure they are working properly. The parking lot plans have been sent to ACHD; the bid package should go out at the end of the month. We have started the tenant improvement project upstairs. The Mayor has ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 been spending time with Fire District issues and has been put on an ad hoc committee. The committee recommended consolidation of the two fire districts. The taxpayers will be voting on this decision. A resident stated that there has been a big problem with whom to contact at the Fire Department. Adjournment: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted Nathan Mitchell, Mayor Cathy Ward, City Clerk