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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (189) 218 May 18, 1989 June 1, 1989 In review of the Water and Sewer Bond Refunding, the City used about $4000 more of our reserves than anticipated. Our budget is tight, but we should still make it okay. In a talk with the auditor, he advised that Attorney Anderson should decide if the City would need to reopen the budget for the $30,000 to operate the pool to use the income received for the expenditures. The Attorney determined we probably could transfer within the General Funds without reopening the budget so the City does not show a big gain in capital. We will show both expenditures and receipts into the pool. Mayor Ard reported on his discussion with Robert Hildeman of West One Bank upon completion of the bond refunding regarding the transfer of all of the City funds from Valley Bank to West One Bank. The City will probably deposit the bond reserve funds with West One, but for the present, the operating funds will remain where they are because the transfer process is too complicated. West One Bank is aware of this. Utah Power is still offering the City an opportunity to purchase the street lights. The existing lights need to be evaluated before a decision is made. The Triple S Convenience Store has invited City Officials to a grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 24, 1989. A City license has been renewed for Webster's Shaved Ice Stand across from Ammon Speedi Mart. The AIC' s Annual Conference is scheduled for June 28 through July 1, 1989. Claims were approved. Motorola may be able to make the City a good offer on some radio equipment but they need additional information on our present equipment. Councilman Williamson moved to adj ourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. o~.. 0 MAY ATTEST ~~J(!. ~z~~J CITY CLERK i/ CITY OF AMMON June 1, 1989 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order lowing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Michael B. Browning Councilman Greg J. Maeser Councilman Monty A. Nethercott at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director Tye N. Tomchak City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others present were: Dr. Kenneth King, 2105 Heather Lane, Ammon, Idaho Mateo Remsburg Absent: Councilman Robert D. Williamson The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Nethercott, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Maeser. Dr. Kenneth King, 2105 Heather Lane, requested a non-commercial kennel license for three dogs, two Shelties and one Cocker Spaniel. All of the dogs have been neutered, and the two Shelties have been debarked. Councilman Maeser moved to approve a non-commercial kennel license for Dr. Kenneth King, 2105 Heather Lane. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Browning - Yes; Nethercott - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Karl and Jolene Reeder, 3245 Dal Avenue, requested a home occupation permit to operate a radon consulting business from their home. The Reeders are currently living in California, and they will not return to Ammon until the end of June. Their application was received by mail. The Council determined there should be no problems since most of the activity would take place away from their home. Councilman Nethercott moved to grant a home occupation permit to Karl and Jolene Reeder to operate Radon Consultants at 3245 Dal Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Nethercott - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Browning - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service, Inc., medical insurance carrier for the City of Ammon employees, has notified the City of a premium increase effective June I I I I I I Book 7-219 June 1, 1989 1, 1989. The Council discussed the policy, and they decided to keep the same cov- erage but to add "Preview. This should result in a savings for the City of approximately $100 per month. The minutes of City Council Meetings held May 4 and May 18, 1989, were discussed~ Regarding the minutes of May 18, Councilman Browning questioned whether the City intended to place a stop sign or a yield sign on Forehand Street where it enters Tie Breaker Drive. Following discussion, it was determined the City was justified in erecting a stop sign. Councilman Browning moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 4, 1989, as prepared including the section regarding Skidmore Construction which was edited by Attorney Anderson. The mo!.ion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Nethercott - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Browning moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 18, 1989, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Nethercott - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser and Attorney Anderson introduced Ordinance No. 209 to amend the existing dog ordinance. Attorney Anderson recommended that the Council consider adoption of the ordinance after three readings on three separate days to give the public an opportunity for input. Ordinance No. 209 was read in full and discussed. Councilman Maeser moved to pass Ordinance No. 209, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 6 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE BONNEVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF OR THE CITY OF AMMON TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF VICIOUS DOG TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF VICIOUS DOGS ANY DOG KNOWN TO HAVE BITTEN ANY PERSON OTHER THAN IN SELF DEFENSE OR UNDER PROVOCATION, ANY DOG WHOSE TEMPERAMENT OR HABITS CREATE DANGER OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR OTHER ANIMALS, ANY DOG HAS A KNOWN PROPENSITY TO ATTACK OR BITE HUMAN BEINGS OR OTHER ANIMALS, AND TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT ANY DOG OF A BREED WHICH HAS KNOWN PROPENSITIES TO ATTACK OR BITE HUMAN BEINGS OR OTHER ANIMALS SHALL BE CONSIDERED VICIOUS; TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CITATION AND APPEARANCE FOR ANY VIOLATION AND FAILURE TO APPEAR; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 6 BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 6-3-28 AND 6-3-28(a) TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF "PIT BULL DOG" AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO KEEP, HARBOR, OWN, CARE FOR, OR IN ANY WAY POSSESS, A PIT BULL DOG, AS DEFINED WITHIN THE CITY OF AMMON, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT AND DESTROYING OF ANY PIT BULL DOG RUNNING AT LARGE, on its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nethercott. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Nethercott - Yes; Browning - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The second reading was scheduled for June 15, 1989. Councilman Maeser was approached by Ira Kpolow, Executive Director of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, to encourage the City of Ammon to comment on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant-Supplement to the Supplement Environmental Impact Statement (WIPP-SEIS). It was agreed more information and study was needed before any action. Attorney Anderson explained the new Ad Valorem Regulations addressing tax district formation or alteration (effective December 15, 1988). The procedures on enforcement of dog citations and parking tickets were reviewed. Regarding dog citations: (1) Citation is issued; (2) Individual cited has the opportunity to post bond at the City Office or appear in Magistrate Court; (3) If bond is not posted, the individual should be contacted the day before his/her court date to determine if he/she plans to appear in court. If he/she plans to appear, the citation is taken down to the court; (4) If the plea is "not guilty", a hearing is set and the court notifies our attorney; (5) Upon failure to appear at court or post bond, a violation notice is mailed by the City Office; (6) If there is no response, the violation is turned over to the attorney. Regarding parking tickets, the name and address of the licensed owner of the vehicle must be obtained from the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, and Councilman Maeser will solicit their cooperation. If bond is not posted within twenty-five days, the City Office mails a violation notice. If there is still no response, the violation is referred to the City Attorney for action. Reports: Public Works Director Tomchak reported that the French drain on Ross Avenue at Virginia Drive is not working so water builds up and runs into the sewer. H-K made a bid of $2650 to redo the French drain, and they recommended that it be put in the street. Ross Avenue is scheduled for patch and seal this summer, and the Council may want to consider doing the drain as part of the street repair proj ect. Public Works Director Tomchak was asked to check with H-K to verify if their bid includes the cost of replacing the curb and gutter. The Boy Scouts plan to use South McCowin Park for pre-jamboree training on June 9 and 10. It was decided to make the pool restroom facilities available for them 220 June 1, 1989 rather than move in portable facilities. The Scouts will be responsible to leave the rest.rooms in good condition. Metrotech is sending a used line locator to the City to tryout for a month. A line locator will not locate plastic pipe, and it was suggested that Ammon require plastic lines be marked with metallic tape. VerI Terry should be contacted to get him to mark the lines in Mountain Valley Estates before he covers them. Public Works Director Tomchak informed the Council that Bonneville County had sprayed the "white top" in the undeveloped part of Westwood Addition. Tye Tomchak did not obtain a physical exam when he started to work for the City, and he wondered if he should get one. The Council authorized him to go ahead and get I a physical exam. Information was requested from the Engineer about locating the water and sewer service lines for Carl Gray Tires. Also, the Engineer needs to complete the elevation certificates as required for construction in the flood plain. Councilman Browning discussed the swimming pool preparations. It has been determined the pool is serviceable for another twenty years provided it gets good maintenance each year. Richard Straub, Manager of City of Idaho Falls Aquatic Center, has been helpful in making recommendations on pool repairs. Numerous repairs are needed this year after the pool has been leased out for a few years. Wright Roofing inspected the roof on the City Building where it leaks. Some repairs can be made, but they advised the whole building will need reroofing within two or three years at an estimated cost of $10,000. Engineer Benton has a meeting scheduled with the Regional Office of Department of Water Resources to file the notices of claim to water rights in the Snake River Basin Water System for each of the City wells. Councilman Browning reported on the street sweeping project contracted to Phillip C. Hentschel for $39.50 per hour at a total cost not to exceed $1500. Councilman Maeser suggested a policy change. When individuals are cited for animal control or parking violations, if they desire to complain, the City Office should invite the individual to appear at City Council Meeting to state his/her case rather than call the Mayor or Councilman. It was agreed this should be a I better system for both the City Official and the citizen. The policy change is effective immediately. Councilman Nethercott expressed appreciation for the efforts to get the City swimming pool in operation. Opening will not meet the June 5 opening date, but hopefully it will be ready for the lesson session on June 12. City Clerk Jensen discussed the 1990 Decennial Census Local Review Program. The Census Bureau developed the Local Review Program to provide local and tribal governments with an opportunity to improve the completeness and accuracy of the census. Local units are encouraged to begin planning to assure a complete count. The 42nd Annual AIC Conference will take place in Boise/Garden City June 28 - July 1. On the request form mailed to the City Office, Mayor Ard was listed as the voting delegate with Councilman Browning as alternate. Attention was called to an outstanding Assessment No. 3 L.I.D. No.7 on property involved in the Monty Howell Division No. 2 and Carl Gray Tire development (50' driveway between Circle K and Rush Auto). Monies collected for Girls' Softball and Boys' Knothole Baseball is used to operate their program. If there is left over funds, they contribute to City projects which benefit their programs. Claims were approved. Councilman Browning moved by Councilman Nethercott. that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. ~ seconded ATTEST ~J(!. !)~~J CITY CLERK ~ ' I