A special city council was held Friday, March 10 at 12:00 p.m. Mayor Spence Horsley presided with council members Larry Thomas, Tom Jenkins, Ruth Zivkovic and Joe Thomas present. Also in attendance were Clerk Susan Wittman, Building Inspector Robert Brennan, Bonnie Bott.

The city drug testing policy was introduced by Mayor Horlsey.

Joe suggested whenever a drug test is given that if he/she doesn't show up for the test they will not be hired.

Tom moved to suspend the 1st and 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 438.

Joe moved to adopt Ordinance No. 438 ,the City Drug Testing Policy, with the change to include when ever a test is given it will be mandatory to show up or not be hired. Larry seconded the motion. Roll was called. Ayes: Tom, Larry, Ruth & Joe. Nays: none. The motion carried.

Mayor Horsley introduced Ordinance No. 439.

Ruth mentioned about cats. She was told that it is for problems that arise.

Joe moved to suspend the 1st and 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 439.

Ruth moved to adopt Ordinance No.439 an ordinance repealing ordinance no. 352, 364, 425 and amending ordinance no. 424 (kennel ordinance), in its entirety. Said ordinance shall consolidate all animal ordinances into one ordinance. Said ordinance covers and provides definitions; the licensing of animals; animal nuisances and noisy animals; impoundment of animals; rights of officers; issuing of citations and fines; treatment and location of animals; removal of waste; extermination; quantity of animals; handling of vicious animals; impoundment and the kennel ordinance incorporated herein. Tom seconded the motion. Roll was called Ayes: Tom, Larry, Ruth and Joe. Nays: none. The motion carried.

Susan introduced Resolution No. 000310. This resolution is for a grant that is being submitted to the Idaho Transportation Dept. The city is seeking a grant to install a sprinkling system along the Oneida Greenbelt Pathway to water trees. The resolution states that the city will support and maintain the irrigation system, landscaping and 8 exercise equipment stations

Joe stated that the city has not authorized the expenditure for this greenbelt and that this should have gone before the planning & zoning board.

Tom & Joe both said that it is not fair that the city should not take their projects to planning & zoning and residents do.

Ruth explained that the city was granted a $60,000 grant from the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation. The city match to this grant is the value of the land and in-kind work of the city and county crews. Oneida County will supply the gravel for the base.

Joe felt that the public was not aware of what was taking place. Larry responed that it was discussed at city council meetings.

Larry moved to adopt Resolution No. 000310. Ruth seconded the motion. Roll was called. Ayes: Larry, Ruth. Nays: Tom, Joe. Mayor Spence Horsley voted yes. The motion carried.

Larry reported that Centerville City will not accept less than $4,200 each for the backstops. Clair Neal told Larry that Ron Eliason will haul them for us.

Joe moved to bid $9,000 for 2 baseball backstops from Centerville City. Larry seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.