Special Meeting

 The Mayor and Council

Will meet,

February 13, 2012

TIME: 7:00 p.m.

Agenda:

• Proposed Energy & Conservation Projects

Pursuant to Idaho Code 63-1113A – Increase of Irrigation Rates

7:00 P.M. – CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA:                                    

Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to the Agenda In Accordance with Idaho Code 67-2343 Sec 4 (b)

Consent Calendar – The consent calendar includes items which require formal council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy.  Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.

(a)    Approve Minutes
(b)   Approve Accounts Payable
(c)    Review  & Approval of Payroll

Visitors:

Tom Mannschreck – Thomas Development Co. – West Side Courts Renovation
France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn – Dale Bunn – Present and Review City Audit Report  

Public Input – Mayor acknowledges those in attendance.  This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the Council regarding a city-related issue.  The council does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment.  Any item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an upcoming council meeting.  Comments related to public hearings should be held for that public hearing.  Comments regarding performance by city employees are inappropriate at this time and should be directed to the Mayor by appointment after tonight’s meeting.                                 

Unfinished Business:                                               

Proposed Curfew Ordinance
Proposed Agreement with Gooding Veterinary Clinic 

New Business:

Irrigation Rate Increase
Mountain West Institute – Permission for Deputy Clerk to Attend
June AIC Conference – Support of Mayor Morton to Attend 

Department Reports

Mayor and Council – Police Chief Jeffrey Perry – Fire Chief Brandon Covey – Public Works Director Todd Bunn – City Clerk Carmen Korsen

Executive Session – Personnel

A special meeting/work session of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gooding, Idaho was held at 6:30 p.m. in the Gooding Municipal Building, 308 5^th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho on January 23, 2012. 

Roll Call:  Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, and Magnelli.  Councilwoman Houser was absent. 

Staff Present:  Public Works Director Todd Bunn and City Clerk Carmen Korsen.  

In accordance with IC 50-1807 on or before the 4^th Monday of January of each year the city clerk shall prepare an assessment book.   

Purpose:   The purpose of the special meeting was to study the number of lots billed and the estimated irrigation revenues, subsequently arriving at a reasonable sum for the ensuing calendar year.  Discussion was held.  Bunn advised the council, “repairs must be made on main irrigation lines at 5^th & Oregon and 7^th & Idaho.”   

The fund balance in irrigation has been declining the last five (5) years.  After review of anticipated expenses of for the irrigation department an increase of more than 5% is estimated.   Public notice and hearing must be provided prior to adoption of any fee increase of more than 5%.  A public hearing date will be set at the regular meeting of the council.  The special meeting closed. 

The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gooding, Idaho was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 

Visitors:  Visitors were George, Sandy and Destiny Jackman, Johnny Urrutia, Tom & Barbara Mannschreck, Paula Pearce, Wenna Savage, Roy Shoup and Rolland Zollinger. 

Pledge of Allegiance:  Council President Vern France led the pledge of allegiance.                                              

Changes to Agenda:   Mayor Morton announced the addition of Reimbursement Request #4 to the agenda under new business. 

Consent Calendar:   (Consent Calendar contains items which require Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy. Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.  There  will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar.)  

(1.)  Approve minutes of the January 3, 2012 meeting.

(2.)  Approve Accounts Payable of $39,735.76. 

Mayor Morton: ‘Consent Calendar Items numbered are before you, are there any items to be removed?’  There being none, Councilman Magnelli moved to approve consent items (1) Minutes of the January 3, 2012 meeting and (2) Accounts Payable of $39,735.76. Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Visitor Business:

Johnny Urrutia:  Johnny Urrutia approached the council on October 17, 2011 with a Project titled ‘Little Rivers Power Company” and gave a brief outline of the responsibilities and obligations the entity would enter into.  He also discussed how the project could use Inducements to fund tax exempt bonds.  The council decided not to promote the project. 

Urrutia was present once again to revisit the Little Rivers Power Co. project.  He explained they have some new committee members who are working on a new business plan.  Urrutia explained items the city council had questioned previously were struck out of the project.  The new plan is contract specific.  Urrutia will present the new business plan in approximately two weeks.  

Sandy Jackman:  Sandy Jackman dba “The Shop”made application to serve beer and wine by the drink at 2039 Main Street.   The state and county have approved and granted her beer and wine licenses.  Jackman asked for approval from the council for a city license.  Councilman Arkoosh moved to approve Beer and Wine license for Sandy Jackman dba The Shop, 2039 Main Street.  Motion seconded by Councilman France.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Tom Mannschreck:  Tom and Barbara Mannschreck of Thomas Development Company distributed handouts outlining their proposed renovation plan of Westside Courts located at 1447 Idaho Street.  Westside Courts is a 30 unit elderly housing complex originally built in 1981.  Thomas Development Company is a twenty- two (22) year real estate development and construction company.  Mannschreck explained they are in contract to purchase the Westside Court Apartments.  They intend to spend a substantial amount of money on interior and exterior improvements with funds they are applying for through Idaho Housing and Finance Association.  If successful, full plans will be submitted to the city prior to starting construction.  The council gave their support and encouragement to the project.  The mayor thanked them for the presentation and stated he would write a letter of support.   

Public Comment:  This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the council.  The council does not take any action.

• ·         No public comments were made.

 Unfinished Business

Proposed Curfew Ordinance:  The county prosecuting attorney encouraged the police department to make changes to the current curfew ordinance to help better deal with incorrigible kids as the current ordinance is unenforceable.  Attorney Hobdey has made the changes.  Attorney Hobdey was not present; the council has questions and deferred the first reading until counsel is present.  

Proposed Agreement with Gem Veterinary Clinic:  The City has in place a dog ordinance requiring that dogs at large be pickup up and impounded.  The City and Gem Veterinary Clinic have been operating on a verbal agreement.  It is the desire of the parties to set forth in writing their agreement regarding the keeping and disposition of the dogs. The proposed agreement was read through.  Discussion was held.  Attorney Hobdey was asked to add a clause to the proposed memorandum of agreement to allow for adoption of dogs.   The clause was added.  The new draft was reviewed. Finding no mention of how Sundays and recognized holidays would be addressed, Attorney Hobdey was asked to amend the draft to reference them.  This item remains unfinished business. 

New Business

Change Meeting Date:  Finding there will not be a quorum at the regular meeting of February 6, 2012, the meeting was rescheduled to February 7, 2012. 

Irrigation:  In accordance with IC 63-1311 public notice and hearing must be provided prior to adoption of any fee increase of more than 5%.  It is estimated a 15% increase is necessary.   Councilman France moved to set a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on February 7, 2012.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Motion carried unanimously.  Notice will run January 26 and Feb 2, 2012.   

Resolution #211:  Whereas, the Gooding City Council intends to develop a plan for drinking water facilities; Councilman Arkoosh moved to pass and adopt Resolution #211 authorizing Mayor Morton to sign applications, grant agreements, amendments and other documents relating to the drinking water facilities planning grant.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Agreement for Engineering Services:  The City of Gooding is planning to complete a water facilities planning study (FPS).  The study is being funded in part by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).  A FPS needs to be completed and submitted to DEQ for approval.   

Councilman Arkoosh moved to enter into an agreement with Keller Associates to furnish Engineering Services as set forth in the Scope of Work.  The compensation to be paid to them for the services necessary to perform the tasks outlined in the Scope of Work will be on a lump sum basis of Forty Thousand dollars ($40,000.00).  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Motion carried unanimously. DEQ funding is twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00).

Request for Funds ICDBG:  Reimbursement Request #3 was presented to the council for approval.  After review, Councilman France moved to submit reimbursement request #3 to the Idaho Community Development Block Grant Program for $64,214.00.  Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Pay Request #2 ICDBG:  Region IV Development Association, Inc. submitted Administration Pay Request #2.  Councilman Arkoosh moved to pay Region IV Development Association $8,000.00 for Administrative Services rendered.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Motion carried unanimously. 

FAA Reimbursement Request No. 3:  Riedesel Engineering submitted Pay request No. 4 for AIP 3-16-0014-008 [Slurry Seal Project] in the amount of $476.00.  The reimbursement includes Riedesel Invoice totaling $500.50.  Councilman France moved authorize the mayor sign the reimbursement and submit to FAA.  Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.  Motion carried unanimously.

Southern Idaho Tourism:  Debbie Dane, Executive Director of Southern Idaho Tourism submitted an invoice for dues of $275.00.  Southern Idaho Tourism promotes and markets tourism and recreation in our area; they mail packets to those wishing to visit our area.  Councilman Magnelli moved to approve payment of two hundred seventy five dollars ($275.00).  Motion seconded by Councilman France.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Airport Engineering RFQ’s:  Gooding Municipal Airport solicited requests for proposals to provide airport engineering and planning services.  On January 9, 2012 the Airport Selection Committee met to evaluate Engineering proposals submitted.  Each firm was scored based on criteria listed on the RFQ. 

 Proposals and scoring were:

1.       Riedesel Engineering                             99 points
2.       J-U-B Engineers, Inc                              90 points
3.       Armstrong Consultants, Inc.                 88 points
4.       CAN                                                            48 points

The Airport Selection Committee’s recommendation is Riedesel Consultants.   

After discussion, Councilman Arkoosh moved to appoint Riedesel Consultants as PrincipalConsultant for the Gooding Municipal Airport for a term of five (5) years.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Upon roll call,  motion carried.   

Department Reports

Police Chief Jeff Perry – Reported he spoke with the Rural Fire District Commissioners concerning payment for the 1986 Suburban he is purchasing from them.  They agreed to defer payment until the end of the current fiscal year.  The public works department will not be sharing in the cost or the use of the suburban.   

Fire Chief Brandon Covey – Absent.

Public Works Director Todd Bunn – None.

City Clerk Treasurer Carmen Korsen – Submitted letters and notices of interest to the council.

Mayor Morton – Announced the SIEDO meeting will be Wednesday, January 25.

Executive Session:  Councilman France moved to adjourn into executive session in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2345 Section (a) to discuss hiring a public officer, employee or staff member & (b) to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee or staff member.  Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh. Upon roll call, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France and Magnelli voted aye.  Motion carried.

The meeting reconvened at 9:03 p.m.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

• IRRIGATION RATES

7:00 P.M. – CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA:                                       

Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance

Changes to the Agenda In Accordance with Idaho Code 67-2343 Sec 4 (b)

Consent Calendar – The consent calendar includes items which require formal council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy.  Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.

(a)    Approve Minutes
(b)   Approve Accounts Payable

Visitors:

Johnny Urruita
Sandy Jackman – Beer License – 2039 Main Street
Tom Mannschreck & Kortney Brown  – Thomas Apartment Development Co.

1. Westside Courts Purchase and Renovation – Informational Presentation

Public Input – Mayor acknowledges those in attendance.  This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the Council regarding a city-related issue.  The council does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment.  Any item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an upcoming council meeting.  Comments related to public hearings should be held for that public hearing.  Comments regarding performance by city employees are inappropriate at this time and should be directed to the Mayor by appointment after tonight’s meeting.

Unfinished Business:                                        

Proposed Curfew Ordinance
Proposed Agreement with Gooding Veterinary Clinic

New Business:

Set Irrigation Rates
Resolution Authorizing Mayor to sign Grant Agreement – Drinking Water Grant
Engineering Agreement  – Water Planning Study
Reimbursement Request #3 Idaho Community Development Block Grant
Pay Request #2 Region IV Development
Southern Idaho Tourism – Debbie Dane – Membership Dues
Reminder of AIC City Officials Day
Airport Engineer RFQ’s
Change Meeting Date – February 6, 2012
Suburban Purchase from Fire Department

Department Reports
Mayor and Council – Police Chief Jeffrey Perry – Fire Chief Brandon Covey – Public Works Director Todd Bunn – City Clerk Carmen Korsen

Executive Session If Necessary

Roll Call:  Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, Houser and Magnelli.

 Staff Present:  Public Works Director Todd Bunn, City Attorney Craig Hobdey, Police Chief Perry, Deputy Clerk Morri Hall and City Clerk Carmen Korsen.

Visitors:  Visitor was Carol France.

Pledge of Allegiance:  Council President Vern France led the pledge of allegiance.

Changes to Agenda:   None.

Consent Calendar:   (Consent Calendar contains items which require Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy. Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar.)

(1.)  Approve minutes of the December 19, 2011 meeting.
(2.)  Approve Accounts Payable & Employee Payroll.
(3.)  Review of building permits.

 Mayor Morton: ‘Consent Calendar Items numbered are before you, are there any items to be removed?’  There being none, Councilman Magnelli moved to approve consent items:

(1.) Minutes of the December 19, 2011 and
(2.) Accounts Payable of $146,925.56 and Payroll of $97,010.59
(3.)  December building permits.

Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.  Motion carried unanimously.

Unfinished Business:

No unfinished business to draw to a close.

Oath of Office:  City Clerk Carmen Korsen administered the oath of office to newly re-elected Mayor William Duke Morton, Councilman Vern France and Councilman Magnelli.  The elected officials signed their oath of office.

Presentation of Certificate of Election: The newly re-elected officials were presented with a Certificate of Election and welcomed into office.

Elect Council President:  Mayor Morton opened nominations for Council President.  Councilman Magnelli nominated Vern France for Council President. Councilman Arkoosh seconded the motion and asked that nominations be closed.  Upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.   Councilman France graciously accepted the nomination.

Having other commitments, City Clerk Korsen asked to be excused.   Deputy Morri Hall commenced taking minutes.

Public Input
None              

Proposed Curfew Ordinance:  Chief Perry stated in the last meeting the prosecuting attorney encouraged him to make changes to the current curfew ordinance to help better deal with incorrigible kids as the current ordinance is unenforceable.  Attorney Craig will contact prosecuting attorney to find out what changes he proposes in order to enforce the ordinance.

Proposed Agreement with Gooding Vet Clinic:  Current agreement does not state whether the City will pay for room/board for dogs that are impounded on a Sunday or a recognized holiday.  Council agreed that since a dog cannot be adopted or euthanized on a Sunday or recognized holiday, the City will pay for this extra day in those cases.  Attorney Craig will write up the final agreement for approval at the next council meeting.

New Business

Reminder of AIC City Officials Day registration must be in by Wednesday, January 18, 2012.

Meeting set for Monday, January 09, 2012 at 6pm to review Airport Engineer RFQ’s

Meeting set for Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6:30pm to review irrigation fees.

Department Reports

Police Chief Jeff Perry- Gave the police department status report and stated things are running good.

Fire Chief Brandon Covey- Absent, however, Councilwoman Houser wanted to acknowledge Chief Covey for his after-hours work and commitment to safety.  She had a carbon-monoxide leak in her home over Christmas and Chief Covey came over late at night and through the weekend to check the level and ensure their safety before they came back into the home.

Public Works Director Todd Bunn- None

Executive Session

Councilman France moved to recess into Executive session in accordance with section (b) of Idaho Code 67-2345 to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee or staff member.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Upon roll, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, Houser, and Magnelli, voted aye.  Motion carried.

The meeting reconvened at 8:30pm.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

7:00 P.M. – CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 AGENDA:
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to the Agenda In Accordance with Idaho Code 67-2343 Sec 4 (b)

Consent Calendar – The consent calendar includes items which require formal council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy.  Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.

(a)    Approve Minutes 

Visitors:
Nan Reedy & Mary Holley – Anythings Pawsable – Animal Shelter
Bart Morrow – Airport Advisory Commission Update 

Public Input – Mayor acknowledges those in attendance.  This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the Council regarding a city-related issue.  The council does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment.  Any item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an upcoming council meeting.  Comments related to public hearings should be held for that public hearing.  Comments regarding performance by city employees are inappropriate at this time and should be directed to the Mayor by appointment after tonight’s meeting. 

Unfinished Business:
Building Permit – Gooding County 

New Business:
Proposed Curfew Ordinance
Proposed Agreement with Gooding Veterinary Clinic
Change Meeting Date – New Year Holiday
Sell of Fire Dept Suburban
Approve Street Report 

Department Reports
Mayor and Council – Police Chief Jeffrey Perry – Fire Chief Brandon Covey – Public Works Director Todd Bunn – City Clerk Carmen Korsen

Executive Session – Personnel

The regular meeting of the Gooding City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 5, 2011 in the Gooding Municipal Building, 308 5^th Ave West.  

Roll Call:  Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France and Magnelli. Councilwoman Houser was absent. 

Staff Present:  Public Works Director Todd Bunn, City Attorney Craig Hobdey and City Clerk Carmen Korsen.   

Visitors:  Bill Block and J.D. Hiethoff. 

Pledge of Allegiance:  Council President Vern France led the pledge of allegiance.                                              

Changes to Agenda:   None                                        

Consent Calendar:   (Consent Calendar contains items which require formal Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy. Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar.)  

(1.)  Minutes of the November 21, 2011 meeting.
(2.)  Approve Accounts Payable & Employee Payroll.
(3.)  Review of building permits.

Permit #    Name              Address                  Use           Valuation       Contractor

33-11      Kris Alton    315 Texas        Fence       500.00      Self\
4-11      Kris Alton    315 Texas        Garage 31,320.00     Cleary Bldg
35-11      Century Link 125 4^th W       Sign     384.00           Lytle Signs
36-11      Jesus Valdez 402 2^nd E        Addition 17,664.00 Self
37-11      Gdg County Fairgrounds    Shelter     14,000.00 Bryan Bldrs 

Mayor Morton: ‘Consent Calendar Items numbered are before you, are there any items to be removed?’  Councilman France asked to have Item #2 (approval of accounts payable and employee payroll) removed from the consent calendar for further examination.  Mayor stated Item #2 would be placed under new business. 

Councilman Magnelli moved to approve consent items (1.) Minutes of the November 21, 2011 and (3.)  Building permits.  Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.   Motion carried unanimously.

Visitor Business:  None 

Public Comment:  This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the council.  The council does not take any action.

·         Bill Block of JUB Engineering is visiting clients his company has worked with in the past.  He introduced a new associate, J.D. Hiethoff, and advised they are eager to grow their business.  Block stated they have offices in Pocatello, Boise and Twin Falls. They thanked the council for their time.

 Unfinished Business:   None 

New Business:
Item #3 Approval of Accounts Payable and Employee Payroll:  Councilman France questioned invoices listed for payment. The invoices were examined.  Councilman Arkoosh moved to approve accounts payable for $304,074.81 and employee payroll for $101,640.07.  Motion seconded by Councilman France.  Motion carried unanimously.

 2012 Liquor Licenses:  The list of applications for liquor license renewals was gone over.  Councilman France moved to approve the twelve (12) applications   with the correction made to the license listed for the Lincoln Inn.  They will retail only beer and wine.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.  The following Liquor Licenses for the 2012 year will be issued provided their paperwork is in order: 

Employee Appreciation:  To show appreciation for the work they do, Council France moved to reward full time employees with a $50.00 grocery gift card; the part-time/seasonal employees with a $25.00 grocery gift card; and include the library personnel as requested by the library board. Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Building Permit:  Gooding County Fair Board made application for a building permit. At the November 21, 2011 meeting, a motion was duly made and seconded to waive the building permit fee as the city contracts with the county for building inspection and the fair board is a division of the county.  City Clerk Korsen reported it was brought to her attention that the county no longer employs a building inspector, but contracts with Jerome County for building inspections.  Each time the inspector makes an inspection the cost is billed to the county building department.  The city may waive their 25% share of the permit fee, but not the County share. The county budgets each division and may not mingle funds between departments.   Gooding County Clerk Denise Gill will be contacted to see if they would like the permit fee collected.  

Department Reports:
Fire Chief Brandon Covey:         Absent
Public Works Director Todd Bunn:          No report.
City Clerk Carmen Korsen:    Submitted letters and notices of interest to the Council.    Korsen was asked if any response had been made to the letter from Lori Capps concerning the local emergency planning committee assessment.  Korsen reported retired fire chief Pat Bishop was the liaison on the committee.  Councilman Magnelli will check with Fire Chief Covey to see if Covey is now the new liaison.
Mayor Morton:         Suggested the council meet with the Gooding Airport Advisory Committee (GAAC) to go over the new hangar lease and implementation of the lease. Morton will ask to be placed on the GAAC December 12, 2011 agenda for 7:00 p.m.
Police Chief Jeff Perry:         Chief Perry was absent.  Attorney Hobdey stated Chief Perry contacted him to draft a proposed curfew ordinance and a proposed agreement with Gem Veterinary Clinic for animal control services.  Hobdey distributed the drafts for the council to review.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 

 December 12, 2011
Gooding City Council Minutes 

Special Meeting/ Work session:
Mayor Morton and the Gooding City Council asked to be on the Gooding Airport Advisory Commission (GAAC) agenda to advise them of the new hangar lease and the city council plan for implementation of the lease.   

GAAC Chairman Bart Morrow called the regular meeting of the GAAC to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Gooding Municipal Building, 308 5^th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho on December 12, 2011.  

Present:  Present were Bart Morrow, Paul Klingler, Kit John, Steve Thompson, Bill Palacio, Public Works Director Todd Bunn, City Clerk Carmen Korsen, Mayor Morton and Councilpersons France and Houser.

Purpose:
Mayor Morton advised the commission:

o   The old leases would be honored until hangar ownership changes.  Leases cannot be assumed; new hangar owners must sign the new lease.  

o   Any hangar owner who does not currently have a lease must sign the new lease.

o   All hangar owners who have registered their ownership at the County Assessor’s Office and have no current lease will need to sign the new lease.

Questions were asked by the GAAC in order to clarify their understanding of the lease implementation. 

The GAAC continues to work on airport standards.  They were advised the city’s airport engineers had collected other airport standards, they will be emailed to them for their review.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

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AGENDA:                                            

Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance

Changes to the Agenda In Accordance with Idaho Code 67-2343 Sec 4 (b)

Consent Calendar – The consent calendar includes items which require formal council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy.  Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.

(a)    Approve Minutes

(b)   Approve Accounts Payable & Employee Payroll

(c)    Review of Building Permits

Visitors:

None

Public Input – Mayor acknowledges those in attendance.  This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the Council regarding a city-related issue.  The council does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment.  Any item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an upcoming council meeting.  Comments related to public hearings should be held for that public hearing.  Comments regarding performance by city employees are inappropriate at this time and should be directed to the Mayor by appointment after tonight’s meeting.

Unfinished Business:                                        

None

New Business:

Approve Beer, Wine & Liquor Licenses for 2012

Employee Christmas Appreciation

Building Permit – Gooding County

Department Reports

Mayor and Council –

Police Chief Jeffrey Perry – Fire Chief Brandon Covey – Public Works Director Todd Bunn – City Clerk Carmen Korsen

Executive Session If Necessary

Pursuant to Idaho Code 1402 a public hearing concerning the council’s intent to effectuate certain proposed transactions was held in the Municipal Building, 308 5^th Ave West at 6:30 p.m. on October 17, 2011.  

Roll Call:  Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, Houser and Magnelli. 

Visitors:  Visitor was Larry Heil. 

Purpose:   Whereas the Gooding City Council proposes to exchange approximately 2.24 acres of real property for approximately 2.24 acres of real property with Larry Heil and Marcella Heil, husband and wife, Gooding, Idaho; and, 

Whereas the Gooding City Council proposes to sell by public auction approximately 25.934 acres of real property at a minimum starting bid of $25,000.000; and, 

Whereas the Gooding City Council proposes to convey approximately 1.248 acres of real property to Gooding Highway District, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-1403(4) without consideration, for safety purposes; and, 

Whereas, all such property is located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 14 EBM, Gooding County, Idaho, 

Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for questions and comments from the public.  There were none.  The public hearing closed at 6:40 p.m.  

The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gooding, Idaho was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  

Roll Call:  Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, Houser and Magnelli. 

Staff Present: Public Works Director Todd Bunn, City Attorney Craig Hobdey, City Clerk Carmen Korsen, Police Chief Jeff Perry, Fire Chief Brandon Covey. 

Visitors:  Visitors were Drew Nelson, Jon Cook, Bart Morrow and Johnny Urrutia.

 Pledge of Allegiance:  Council President Vern France led the pledge of allegiance. 

Changes to Agenda:  None                                        

Consent Calendar:   (Consent Calendar contains items which require formal Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy. Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar.)  

Mayor Morton stated, ‘The Consent Calendar Item before you is approval of minutes’.  Councilman Arkoosh moved to approve:
(1.)  Minutes of the October 3, 2011 meeting
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Houser.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Visitor Business:
Jon Cook:  Jon Cook of the 116^th Calvary presented the city with an American Flag flown in Baghdad on July 14, 2011 during “Operation New Dawn” by Charlie Company based out of the Gooding Armory.  There were eight (8) national guardsmen deployed from Gooding County.  The flag was presented to the council in recognition of the support given by the city, county and its citizens. 

Dale Thomas:  Not Present 

Bart Morrow:  Airport Advisory Commission Chairman Bart Morrow gave an update on the Airport Advisory Commission meetings.  Morrow remarked favorably on the slurry seal project at the airport.   

Public Comment:  This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the council.  The council does not take any action.

An invitation from Nan Reedy promoting a pet shelter was read.  An organizational meeting with representatives from a non-profit group will be held on November 12, 2011.  The group, Anything’s Pawsable, is ready to break ground on a new regional shelter that could include Gooding County.  

Unfinished Business:
Airport Standards:  The council asked Riedesel Engineering for airport standards recommendations.  Riedesel Engineering has worked with other airports to set up standards and define zones.

 New Business:
Fuel Island Agreement:  Councilman France moved to enter into an agreement by and between the City of Gooding and High Range Aviation, Inc., giving High Range Aviation the right and privilege to the use and management of the fuel island, together with fuel storage tanks, pumps, hoses, reels, meters, and other appurtenances located at the Gooding Municipal Airport.  The Lessee shall pay for rental, the sum of seven and one-half cents ($.075) per gallon for all fuel sold.  Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Intent to Sell, Convey and Exchange Property:  Having held a Public Hearing pursuant to Idaho 50-1402, Councilman Arkoosh moved to exchange approximately 2.24 acres of real property for approximately 2.24 acres of real property with Harry Heil and Marcella Heil; to convey approximately 1.248 acres of real property to Gooding Highway District without consideration; and to sell at public auction approximately 25.934 acres of real property at a minimum starting bid of $25,000.00 on November 7, 2011 at the hour of 6:30 p.m. at the Gooding City Hall, 308 5^th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Letter of Interest – Dacagon Limited:  Johnny Urrutia approached the council with a Project titled ‘Little Rivers Power Company”.  This project packet included a description of the market, market needs, impact, how they plan to address those needs, and projected financial rewards.   Urrutia gave a brief outline of the responsibilities and obligations the entity would enter into with Decagon Limited. Urrutia mentioned names of persons involved in the project; how the project could use Inducements to fund the tax exempt bonds.  Urrutia appealed to the council for a Letter of Interest (LOI) to Decagon Limited.  Attorney Hobdey stated he has found no information and would like additional particulars.  Mayor Morton advised he spoke with Chris Socha from Senator Risch’s office and Mr. Packwood from Department of Commerce.  They offered help, but had no information about Dacagon Limited or Lawrence Lester.   Houser stated if the city were under no obligation it might be okay if the city submits a LOI.  Magnelli stated the concept seems too good to be true.  France question whether or not it is appropriate for city government to be involved, as this project does not seen to be an everyday function of elected city officials.    Questions were asked.   Urrutia was unable to answer some questions.  Urrutia stated he will ask Jim Herbert who can better explain Inducements to come before the council. Herbert is currently working with a bonding company using Inducement authority to issue tax-exempt bonds allowed under federal law.   It was the consensus of the council that further study is needed before a decision is made.  

Employee Raises:  Discussion was held on raising employee wages.  It has been three years since raises were given to all employees.  France in favor of waiting until first of year.  Magnelli commented 3% was budgeted.  Arkoosh in favor of increase to begin with new budget.  Following discussion, Magnelli moved to increase employee wages 3% percent beginning October 1, 2011.  Motion seconded by Councilman Arkoosh.  Motion carried.  

Department Reports:
Police Chief Jeff Perry:
·         None
Fire Chief Brandon Covey:
·         Reported three (3) new volunteers have begun training.  They are Damon Hanson, Joshua Lehigh and Michael Shelamer.
Public Works Director Todd Bunn:
·         Reported the slurry seal project at the Gooding Municipal Airport is completed.  The water and sewer project in the Industrial Park is 98% complete.  The road will be paved on Wednesday, October 19, 2011.  Idaho Power will begin installing the street lights.
·         Under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) every five years the city must solicit proposals for professional engineering services.
·         Gave an update on the Skate Park.  Grant funds from the Wildlife Conservation fund will not be awarded again until 2014.  He and the committee working on the Skate Park have decided to raise matching funds in the interim and re-apply in 2014.
City Clerk Carmen Korsen:
·         Submitted letters and notices of interest to the Council.
Councilman Magnelli:
·         Councilman Magnelli, liaison for the Library, distributed the September Library stat report.  Over 3,750 items were checked out.
Mayor Morton:
·         Mayor Morton in response to a question concerning the Gooding Urban Renewal Agency (GURA) stated the wrecking yard in the Industrial Park now belongs to the GURA.  The previous owner was given a year to clear the property. 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 

October 24, 2011
Gooding City Council Minutes

 Special Meeting/ Worksession:
A special meeting/work session of the Mayor and Council of the City of Gooding, Idaho was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Gooding Municipal Building, 308 5^th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho on October 24, 2011. 

Roll Call:  Present were Mayor Morton, Councilpersons Arkoosh, France, Houser and Magnelli.   

Staff Present:  Public Works Director Todd Bunn and City Clerk Carmen Korsen.   

Visitors:  Visitors were Johnny Urrutia, Jim Herbert and Ed Regan with the press. 

Purpose:   The purpose of the special meeting was to discuss Little Rivers Power Company and to learn about Inducement Committees and Resolutions. 

At the October 17, 2011 council meeting, Johnny Urrutia approached the council with a Project titled ‘Little Rivers Power Company”.  This project packet included a description of the market, market needs, impact, how they plan to address those needs, and projected financial rewards.   Urrutia gave a brief outline of the responsibilities and obligations the entity would enter into with Decagon Limited. Urrutia mentioned names of persons involved in the project; how the project could use Inducements to fund the tax exempt bonds.  Urrutia appealed to the council for a Letter of Interest (LOI) to Decagon Limited.  Questions were asked. Urrutia was unable to answer some questions.  Urrutia stated he will ask Jim Herbert who can better explain Inducements to come before the council. Herbert is currently working with a bonding company using Inducement authority to issue tax-exempt bonds allowed under federal law.   It was the consensus of the council that further study is needed before a decision is made.    

Now, Herbert was present to address the council concerning Inducement Committees and Resolutions. 

Jim Herbert explained revenue bonds can finance 100% of the cost of equipment and facilities for many projects.  The initial requirement for tax-exempt eligibility is the adoption of an Inducement Resolution by a governmental authority such as a city, county, regional or state authority. The bonding agent usually requires the government entity to appoint an Inducement Committee. Once in place, they review the project and make recommendations.  The committee’s preliminary approval of the project does not commit the Authority to issue bonds.   Bonds may be issued any time after Inducement and up to eighteen (18) months after the project has been placed in service.  As of the date of adoption and sixty (60) days prior to that date, all qualified expenditures paid by the Company may be financed with tax-exempt bonds. Issuance costs will vary among jurisdiction.  Herbert also mentioned platforms as another instrument of funding.  Herbert stressed he does not have information relevant to the Little Rivers Power Company.  He was merely explaining Inducements.   

Discussion was held.  Mayor Morton questioned whether or not the council wants to proceed with a letter of interest. 

Attorney Craig Hobdey said he has researched what information he has been given but has found no relatable information.  Hobdey also reported he was given names to contact concerning the type of project Little Rivers Power Company is attempting to put together; he contacted those persons, but they seemed to have no information.  

Councilman France stated he is reluctant to move forward after speaking with two individuals about a person involved in the project.   

Councilman Magnelli stated he left each meeting with lots of unanswered questions.  He believes the meetings on the Little Rivers Power Company are not getting him any answers that interest him. 

Councilman Arkoosh recused himself so as to avoid anysemblance of partialityorbiasbecauseofinterestor personal involvement.

Councilman France moved to abandon any further proceedings with Decagon Limited and their appeal for the city’s participation in the funding mechanism.  Motion seconded by Councilman Magnelli.  Motion carried. 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.