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Council Minutes 12/05/1973 I o 00 t-- ~ W ~ I I 35 Burtenshaw, Lance Richardson, Richard Jensen, Lorin Jensen, Eric Bjornson, Bruce Bjornson, Mark Driggs. Prayer was offered by Councilman Cheney. The minutes of November 20,1973, were approved as typed. According to Reese Brown, part owner and manager of the Eastgate Mobile Village, the action taken by the Council at the last meetillD.g to allow the policy of a 20% reduction in City utility rates for trailer parks was not acceptable for financing arrangements to be completed for the court. Consequently, he requested de- annexation OD. the Eastgate area, which seemed to him to be the only way to gO to save the business. After a lengthy discussion regarding the loss of revenue to the city if such an action were approved, the Council decided to give the matter of an additional rate reduction further study with advice from Engineer Benton and Attorney Smith that such a policy 'should not have any effect on the sewer grant or the right of the City to re -evaluate and change the rates at a later date if found necessary. The deliberations of all concerred resulted in the following motions: Councilman Swensen moved that the Council reconside the action taken on November 20, 1973, with regard to rates on water, sewer and garbage for mobile home courts within Residential Mobilehome Zones; se-conded by Councilman Cheney; voting all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Swensen moved that, after further consideration and additional information and study, the following tate s be adopted for mobile home courts within Residential Mobilehome Zones: 100% of the residential garbage rate, 55% of residential water rate, and 71% 6Iresidentia1 sewer rate, this patterned after rates for r~sidEmtia1 mobilehome courts situated within the City of Idaho Falls; seconded by Councilman Cheney voting all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Southwick and Councilman Cheney moved to approve an adjustment on the rates heretofore granted on residential mobile home courts located within the City of Ammon in r~_spect to the Eastgate Mobile Village to establish a reduction from 71% to 61% for sewer provided that the owners maintain their own sewer lines and lift u~tGl.tion, and a reduction from 100% to 45% on the garbage provided that the owners shall provide central garbage collection stops within the trailer court -at the rate of not more than one collection stop per 20 units, with the further provision that the City of Ammon reserves the right to review the rates es- tabIished for the Eastgate Mobile Village as well as the rates applicable to all residents of Ammon upon completion and implementation of the new water and s_~w~r sY:!5t~~ seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting all in favor; motion carried. (The charge based on these percentages at this time was figured to be $7.62 per month--$3. 97 for sewer, $2.75 for water, and $..90 for garbage.) DOug Jensen, the project engineer for the water and sewer construction job, gave a report on the status of the project. He presented a progress sche.du1e for all contractors for display, and indicated that the sewer construction is ahead of schedule due to favorable weather, and the well digging is approximately 80% completed. Mr. Jensen submitted the monthly payment request from the contractor, and reported that the contractor has not been able to completely fill in all excavations on Sunnyside Road because the manhole covers are not available at this time. Mention was made also of the two emergency generators which have been obtained through the Idaho Surplus Property Agency to be installed in the pumphouse of the new well. Councilman Swensen no~ed that the Traffic Safety Commission is concerned about proper barricading of trenches and the traffic signs being knocked down by the construction crew, and sUggested that more care be taken about leaving waterlines uncovered during the cold weather. The project engineer gave assurance that waterlines are covered or heat taped and that Hartwell has liability insurance for this and anyone having a problem should contact them. Mayor Turnbow announced that the City of Idaho Falls Engineering Department has indicated a concern about the sewer construction inspection which should be checked out. Claims for the project were approved as follows: Councilman Swensen moved to approve the Monthly Payment Request of Hartwell Excavating Company in the amount of $178,970.22; seconded by Councilman Cheney voting all in favor, motion carried. Councilman Swensen moved to approve the claim of the Idaho Surplus Property Agency for the purchase of two emergency generators in the amount of $1, 350.00; seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting all in favor; motion carried. (Excerpt prepared by Attorney attached. ) 3'6 His resignation as City Councilman was offered by James H. Southwick since he has moved outside of the City. He noted that this would also necessitate his resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Turnbow accepted Mr. Southwick's resignation, and expressed appreciation on behalf of himself and the Council for the concern shown for the City residents while serving on the Council and the Commission. As candidate elect for the position, Brent Hirschi was sworn in to complete the term for the vacant seat on the CityCouncil. : {,eJ Attorney Smith reported that the recodification was compllliiiil in form for adoption, and the Recodification Ordinance should have its second reading. Councilman Cheney moved to dispense with the reading of Ordinance No. 111 in full and that it I be read by title only for the second reading seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting all in favor; motion carried. Ordinance No. 111 was read by title only. Councilman Swensen moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 111, An Ordinance for Revision, Codification, and Compiling the General Ordinances of the City of Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho, and that it be passed on its second rE~ading; seconded by Councilman Cheney voting, Swensen, yes; Cheney, yes; Anderson, yes; Hirschi, yes; motion carried. The third and final reading is planned for Decem- ber 19, 1973. Engineer Benton reported that he has met with County official concerning the plans for widening East 17th Street which is expected during 1974, and recommended that a Local Improvement District be established for making urban type (curb and gutter) improvements along the north side of the street within the city limits. The feeling of the Council was to gO ahead with this sUggestion. Councilman Swensen moved that the Council instruct the City Attorney to draft a petition for a Local Improvement District on East 17th Street for urban type improvements and autho- rize the City Engineer to circulate said petition for signature s; seconded by Coun- cilman Cheney; voting all in favor; motion carried. An announcement by Mayor Turnbow noted that an official letter has been received acknowledging that the presentation made by him on November 16 regarding funds I for purchasing property for a park in the eastern part of the city has been recom- mended for approval to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation by the Idaho Parks and Recreation Board. He suggested that the City look toward buying additional land for parks with grant funds as recommended by the federal agencies involved to avoid having areas being built up with no property left for recreation purposes; also the City should consider the possiblity of obtaining funds which are available through the Farmers Home Administration for participation in a fire station and new city office building. Mr. Southwick mentioned that the District Fire Department may be planning to build a fire station nearby on the Ammon Road, which could have an effect on whether or not the City should construct a building for that purpose. Mayor Turnbow requested that Councilman Swensen inquire of the Bonneville Council of Governments where the census figures were obtained which were reported to the Sheriff showing a 1973 population for Ammon of 3, 072. Councilman Cheney reported on the progres s of the City Basketball Program, and was advised by Mayor Turnbow to check the schedule for the school gym to see if it could be used for other recreational activities. Councilman Swensen reported that the newly reorganized Traffic Safety Com- mission held a meeting on November 29, and Kent Harker was selected as I Chairman. The Commission recommended action on getting traffic signs replaced immediately in the sewer construction areas, and registered approval of the law enforcement contract with the County Sheriff's Department. A proposal from the Sheriff to have a county-wide animal control with service for Ammon being included and the City paying a share of the expenses was discussed, and the Council members indicated approval of such a plan. The monthly report on activities of the Fire Department was reviewed. The annual Firemen's Banquet is scheduled for December 14, 7 P.M., at Lebaron's.