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Plymouth Minutes
The regular meeting of the New Plymouth City Council was held at the New Plymouth City Hall on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Cook, Councilmen Cline, York, Esplin and Councilwoman Mayer were present. Guests included Peggy Woods, Lora Ribera, Brian Eichler, Anne Esplin, Andy Gehrke, Beau Ziemer and Angela PPool. The agenda was presented to the Council. Councilman Esplin made the motion to add Monitoring Well #9 to item g under New Business. Councilwoman Mayer seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Councilman Esplin made the motion to approve the agenda as amended. Councilwoman Mayer seconded the motion, which met with full approval. The consent agenda was presented to the Council. The consent agenda included the Library Report, October 20th Regular Meeting Minutes, Delinquency List as of October 27th and the Approval of Bills totaling $172,576.31. Councilman Esplin made the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Councilman York seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Old Business: Use of City Owned Vehicles Taxable Status as a Fringe Benefit (TABLED): Councilman York made the motion to remove the item from the table. Councilman Esplin seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Councilman York made the motion to write a policy for the charge of $3.00 a day for the fringe benefit for the use of the city owned vehicle. Councilman Esplin seconded the motion, which met with full approval. City Offering Credit Card Services (TABLED): Councilman York made the motion to remove the item from the table. Councilman Esplin seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Angela PPool explained that Zions Bank could not could not match the offer from NXGen. Councilman York made the motion to contract with NXGen for credit card services. Councilman Esplin seconded the motion, which met full approval. New Business: Business License Request Brian Eichler for Cracker Jack Driving Academy: Brian Eicher (4545 Elgin) explained that he is opening a driving school for youth. Councilman York made the motion to approve the business license. Councilman Esplin seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Peggy Woods, Payette Head Start Family Advocate Services Program Overview: Peggy Woods introduced Lora Ribera and explained the services provided by Head Start. Ms. Woods gave surveys to the mayor, council and those in attendance. Ms. Woods explained that they were trying to get input from the civic organizations in the communities in order to tailor their services to fit the needs of the communities. Andy Gehrke Highway 30 Enhancement Project: Andy Gehrke explained that the bid opening was held October 21st and that seven bids were received. Mr. Gehrke explained that the bids had come in below the estimate and explained the options. Councilman Cline made the motion to accept the bid from Diamond Contractors refine the project. Councilman York seconded the motion, which met with full approval. South Plymouth and West McKinley Irrigation: Beau Ziemer explained that he had opened up a section on West McKinley to investigate the problem of irrigation water leaking up through the road. Mr. Ziemer stated that it would cost approximately $20,000 to replace the irrigation pipe and pave. There was discussion regarding water rights and repair costs. Mr. Ziemer explained that the irrigation system is controlled by the Water Users Association and that they dont have the funds to match grants. Councilman Esplin suggested that the city take over the irrigation system and there was further discussion on the idea. Councilman Esplin made the motion to table the item in order to consider options. Councilwoman Mayer seconded the motion. Cline aye, Mayer aye, Esplin aye, York abstained due to position on Water Users Board. Plasma Cutter Purchase: Beau Ziemer explained that a plasma cutter is used to cut a hole in the meter lids in order to place the touch read device. The plasma cutter that they have been using no longer works and Mr. Ziemer asked permission to purchase another. Councilman Esplin made the motion to approve the purchase of a plasma cutter. Councilman York seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Utility Write Offs: Councilman Esplin made the motion to approve the utility write offs. Councilman Cline seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Monitoring Well #9: Andy Gehrke explained the benefits of a monitoring well. There was discussion regarding the Wellhead Protection Plan. Councilman Cline made the motion to approve the addition of a monitoring well at Well #9. Councilman York seconded the motion, which met with full approval. Ordinances & Resolutions: None. Executive Session: Councilman Esplin made the motion to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345 to discuss personnel issues at 7:55 p.m. Councilman York seconded the motion. Cline aye, Mayer aye, York aye, Esplin aye. Councilman Esplin made the motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 8:25 p.m. Councilwoman Esplin seconded the motion. Cline aye, Mayer aye, York aye, Esplin aye. Mayor and Council Comments: Councilwoman Mayer asked how the city cleanup was going. Councilman York encouraged everyone to get out and vote. Councilwoman Mayer stated that Help Them to Hope and Toys for Tots are working together this season to keep donated toys in the area. Councilman Esplin stated that Scouting for Food was taking place and that the program was in need of funds. Mayor Cook and Councilman Esplin stated that there Eagle Scouts looking for projects. Councilman York asked that an opinion from the attorney regarding the city and the Rural Fire Department be forwarded to the Rural Fire Board. There was discussion regarding the possibility of taking over the irrigation system. Councilman Cline made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Councilman Esplin seconded the motion, which met with full approval.
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