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1 Star City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on December 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilpersons Tom Erlebach, Gary Smith, Tammy McDaniel 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: Claims Against the City for November 2013, Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2013 and Findings of Fact & Conclusions Law for the Sanderson Rezone, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentations & Public Input: Grindline Presentation – Mica from Grindline discussed the Grindline Presentation. Goals, site information, wants, and the concept plan were reviewed. The plan is 14,000 sq. feet. The location is good, drainage is a problem in the area. The plan will cost between $450,000 to $500,000. It is a four to six month project. The concept is phase able. A detailed cost is a part of the agreement and will be forth coming. Funding is creative – grants, donations, and matching funds. Liability concerns were discussed. The Mayor stated that 6-C Council consideration of the plan will be added to the agenda. Public Input – The Mayor stated that a letter from Robin Fehlau regarding the dislike of streetlights at Roseland Subdivision will be read into the record. (See attached) The City Clerk stated that the bright light situation at Roselands Subdivision is being fixed. We are aware of the problem. The Mayor stated that Kim Ingraham presented a letter to the Council regarding activities for the year. Old/New Business: Roselands Subdivision Final Plat, Phase Two – Bell stated that after review he did not see any changes from the Preliminary Plat. Bell moved to approve the Final Plat, for the Roselands Subdivision, Phase II, with the eleven conditions of approval, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Christmas Holiday Discussion – The Mayor stated that the holidays fall on Wednesdays this year. We know by history that everything shuts down and he is proposing closing City Hall the afternoon of the 24th through to January 6th. Bell thinks we should close it until the 2nd. Bell moved to close City Hall the afternoon of the 24th and open on the second of January, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 6-C Council consideration of concept plan from Grindline - Bell moved to approve concept plan and move forward with cost estimates, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Reports: Staff – No reports were given. Council – Erlebach stated that the roof over stage is impressive. The Mayor stated there is a metal roof still to be put on it. Erlebach stated that he represented the Mayor at the tree lighting. There were lots of young kids and family that showed up and it was freezing. The Mayor thanked Erlebach for standing in for him. Smith stated he was glad to see Jeannie Nail here. She has been a big supporter of stuff for the young kids to do. McDaniel stated she had nothing to report as she has been out of town. Bell thanked Jeannie Nail for donating space for all the storage for all the clothing to be donated to the community. Mayor – The Mayor stated that most of the parking lot is now complete. A final was completed; items that remain to be completed are irrigation and light poles. The Main Street project will start mid-January. The City purchased the property at 960 S. Main. The Council retreat will be held on February 20, 21 and 22 in Cascade. Adjournment: The Mayor closed the meeting at 8:35 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: Nathan Mitchell, Mayor Cathy Ward, City Clerk ---PAGE BREAK--- 3