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Page 1 of 3 Star City Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2017 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho. Mayor Chad Bell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilmen Richard Lockett, Trevor Chadwick and Kevin Nielsen were present; Councilman David Hershey was absent. Approval of the Agenda: Lockett moved to approve the Agenda with the change of #5 Public Input to #6 and #6 A and B to Motion died. Nielsen moved to approve the agenda as presented, Chadwick seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Lockett moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2017, Workshop Notes of January 10 and February 7, 2017, Claims Against the City for January and February 2017 and Liquor Licenses for Sam’s Saloon and Bobbie Jean’s, Chadwick seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Public Input: The Mayor explained we would not be taking public input regarding any application. This was just for general input, not about public hearing applications. No public input was given. Old/New Business: Public Hearing – S. Springs Court – Rezone & 2 Development Agreements – continued - The Mayor explained the meeting will be continued to the March 21 Council meeting. The City was not able to meet with the Idaho Transportation Department, but will be meeting with them prior to the next Council meeting. Nielsen moved to table/continue the public hearing regarding the S. Springs Court Rezone & 2 Development Agreements to the March 21, 2017 Council meeting, Chadwick seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nielsen, Chadwick ayes; Lockett – nay. Motion carried. Resolution 2017-02 Engineering Fees – The Mayor explained this is a resolution approving the increased engineering fees. Chadwick would like to know where we stand within the industry standard and why this can’t be presented at budget time. The Mayor stated that we have gone out for bid several times and we find that we are always at or below the industry. The fees, other than for city projects, are charged back to developers. Chadwick moved to approve Resolution 2017-02 approving an engineering fee increase, Lockett seconded the motion. Chadwick asked to get any anticipated 2018 increases at budget time. All ayes: motion carried. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 3 Reports: Staff – Chief Vogt stated they have been concentrating on flooding for the past couple weeks. They had a meeting on Monday and discussed issues with the surrounding Fire Departments. The action plan was started yesterday. The main areas of concern will be checked throughout the day and night. The last update was that we are to have a good rain storm this weekend. They are expecting between one to one and half inches of rain this weekend. Chadwick asked what the plan was for Heron River. The Mayor stated that we are watching it and the developer has been contacted and has dirt standing by. The Corp is releasing water at 250 cfs now. The New York Canal is taking on water now and it is being dumped into Lake Lowell. We do have sand bags, sand and heavy equipment is being staged. The last flood was in 2012. There is a website for information on the flooding at adacounty.id.gov, there is a link to emergency management and you can check status of snow pack and other water items. Michael Traficante asked if we are at the highest rate. Will Lucky Peak be releasing any more water? Chief Vogt stated that it can change; just keep watching on the website. There are no major increases at this time. Chief Vogt stated that everyone needs to remember the water is under cutting the bank. Be careful. The only canal that is taking water is the New York Canal. The Mayor stated we have ordered 12,000 bags for sand. We will get them out to the public with some sand. It is a possibility that the water could go above flood stage. Please let us know if there is anyone needing help. Chief Vogt stated that the water level is at 7350 cfs now; it takes seven hours for it to get to Star. Council - Nielsen stated the EDC is working on economic strategy with a packet of information to track economic development. They will also be working on a short video to be done as they are getting lots of inquiries here in Star. He attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting, they are working on strategies to foster enrollment in the Chamber, it was a good meeting. He attended the Council retreat, good event. Chadwick stated the Beautification Committee met. They are working on connectivity within the City. Looking at signs and recognizing individuals with banners. He is attending the walkability audit tomorrow to learn about pedestrian friendly pathways and bicycles. Chadwick wants to talk about plowing residential streets. He stated ACHD does not want to plow residential streets and he would like to write a letter in opposition of the bill. The Mayor stated that we are not in charge of roads. Please let your voice be heard. The Mayor stated that we could put it on the next agenda. Mayor – The Mayor stated the Council retreat was extremely productive, gave us some refocus time. He sees wonderful things for Star. He met with all the Mayors in the Valley and Emergency Management of Ada and Canyon County and Watershed. There is a lot of water in the mountains this year. We have a lot of water coming. We are getting ready to go out to bid ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 3 of 3 for a new maintenance building. We were getting ready to do asbestos removal from the old hotel, but the owners have asked that we don’t do it, so it has been put on hold for right now. Adjournment: Lockett moved to adjourn the meeting, Chadwick seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: Charlten Bell, Mayor Cathy Ward, City Clerk