Malad City Council was held March 8, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Spence Horsley presided with council members Larry Thomas, Tom Jenkins, Ruth Zivkovic and Joe Thomas in attendance. Also attending were Treasurer Terrill Schwartz, Superintendent Sid Hess, Clerk Susan Wittman, Attorney Steve Brooks, Sheriff Jeff Semrad, Carla Benson, Kathy Selee, Lee Pfeiffer.

Councilman Larry Thomas gave the invocation and Susan led the pledge of allegiance.

Larry moved to accept February 9, 2000 minutes as written. Tom seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Carla Benson reviewed the city audit for fiscal year October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999. Carla noted that the city stayed within the budget for the year. Carla recommended that banking accounts be consolidated and new software be investigated.

Tom moved to accept the city audit prepared by Wells & Benson C.P.A for the fiscal year October 1, 1998 - September 30, 1999. Ruth seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Kathy Selee told the council she is applying for a grant through the Albertson Foundation for playground equipment for the city park. She will submit a concept paper and needs the city council's support. This equipment will be for ages birth to 6 years of age. A mat will be put under it. She is asking for a 100% grant. In the grant application they asked who will be fiscally responsible and maintain the equipment. This will be the city. Kathy would also like to do play time for education.

Kathy was told that the city would help with the installation if she was successful with the grant. Tom said that the planning & zoning needs to be involved and give their okay. Ruth told Kathy that she will help her in any way in writing the grant.

Larry moved to support Kathy Selee with he application for a grant for city park play ground equipment. Ruth seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Mayor Horsley asked the council to consider a representative from the youth of our community to be part of the city council meeting.

Fireman Lee Pfeiffer approached the council about a raise for the fireman of $50.00 a year. The firemen currently get $258.33 for gas and clothing allowance. Ruth asked about the money they make at the Fireman's Ball and Lee said that it goes for the dinner for the firemen.

Joe moved to approve a $50.00 raise in the clothing & gas allowance for each fireman. Tom seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Lee asked if the firemen could get on the city health insurance. Susan said no because they do not put enough hours in per week.

A meeting about an emergency complex building will be held Monday, March 13 at 3:00 at the County Commissioner meeting.

The council authorized raising the mileage reimbursement to 30 cents a mile.

Mayor Horsley gave the council a copy of the drug policy prepared by Attorney Steve Brooks. A drug policy is needed before drug testing is done for CDL license drivers. Spence asked the council to review the policy. A special meeting will be held on Friday, March 10 at noon to adopt the policy.

Larry reported that Centerville, Utah still has the baseball backstops the city looked at last year. The backstops are going to be put up for bid. The minimum that they will accept is $3,5000 a piece. The city received a grant form LaZBoy to purchase one and the other will come from the park budget.

Joe moved to offer $8,000 for 2 backstops from the City of Centerville, Utah. Larry seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Tom asked the council on behalf of the planning & zoning that the p&z members water bills be paid for a compensation for time served. This was tabled.

Sheriff Jeff Semrad reminded the council that if they want community service help they need to submit the date, time and place and who will be the supervisor. Jeff said that he received a cops grant for $75,000 over 3 years and will be hiring a new deputy soon. He will be sending Patsy and a new employee to POST in April. The State pays for POST. The officer guarantees 2 years of law enforcement in Idaho. Jeff showed the council a copy of the new youth license plate and encouraged them to purchase one. Oneida County Sheriff Dept. will receive $10.00 per license sold or renewed each year. He will organize a meeting about the resource officer next week.

Spence talked to Engineer Wayne Shepherd about the drainage problem at John J. Williams on 400 North the problem is caused by run off water from the 1st Ward Church. Jack told Spence that it is still a problem.

Sid reported that Westel has been wanting to start digging on North Main to install a new telephone line, but he has been putting them off until better weather. The crew has done some patching. The street sweeper is running.

Treasurer Terrill Schwartz gave the financial report.

Tom asked if the water & sewer hook-upS are in order. Sid said yes. Ruth told the council about the Idaho Dept. of Lands plant a memory program.

Joe asked about the power bill at the cemetery. Sid said that it is from a electric heater that is for Cody's shop. Sid will look into a propane wall heater.

Tom moved to pay the bills. Larry seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.