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Council Minutes 04/02/1992 420 March 19, 1992, and April 2, 1992 Councilman Maeser researched laws regarding handicapped and fire lane parking. According to state statutes, "local governments and owners of private property open to public use may designate parking zones and spaces to be used exclusively by vehicles displaying a special license plate for the handicapped, or a special card as prescribed in section 49-410, Idaho Code." (Idaho Code 49-213) Nothing was found in the City ordinances on handicapped parking, but .with our agreement with Bonneville County it probably is Ammon's responsibility to enforce. Kmart has designated handicapped parking, but the question is who cites. There may have been violations of the handicapped parking during Kmart' s grand opening, but no problem has been observed lately. No information was found on fire lane parking. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ATTEST @~ ,(? IJ ':~-e_4J ,t~L~ CITY CLERK ' c~ MAYOR--- I CITY OF AMMON April 02, 1992 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order ing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the follow- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Cal Smith City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Elena Kelly, 621 East 13th Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404 Judy McCafferty, McCafferty's Refuse Disposal Drake Plaizier (Scout), 2090 Heather Lane, Ammon I The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Hall, and the in- vocation was offered by Councilman Maeser. Mayor Ard welcomed Scout Drake Plaizier. Judy McCafferty represented McCafferty's Refuse Disposal to discuss the advantages their sanitation service can provide to the City and to the residents. They have been in business since 1967, and they pride themselves for on-time service to their customers. Charges range from $6 to $12 per month, but their basic rate is $6.75 per month. They have introduced roll-out garbage carts on their collection routes. The City of Ammon is not interested in private collection service at this time, but the Council agreed to keep Mrs. McCafferty's service information on file. Elena Kelly, applicant for employment at the City swimming pool, reviewed her experience and qualifications. She proposed the pool be operated by co-management. One person would be in charge of a quality lesson program, and one person would supervise the open swimming, guards, substitutes, pool maintenance, pool chemistry, etc. Elena is interested in conducting the swim lesson program using Red Cross guidelines. She is not interested in a full time job as overall manager, but she expressed willingness to provide assistance in working out operational details. The Council agreed to explore her application further. Councilman Anderson and Councilman Crandall were assigned to check out costs and to make some recommendations. The goal of the pool operation is to break even on revenue and expense and to provide a good community service. A problem has developed in the sale of the Roland T. Romrell property which is adjacent to the City Building. The title company required a survey to establish the property line, and this revealed that one foot of Romrell's property east of the City Building wall is deeded to the City of Ammon. Therefore, the City owns one foot of Romrell' s shop/recreation building, and this is unacceptable to the title company. The Council discussed how to resolve the problem with our legal counsel. Attorney Anderson agreed to work with Romrell and the title company to complete a satisfactory agreement. I Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held March 19, 1992. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. I I I Book 7-421 April 2, 1992 Regarding Tie Breaker Park, two water lines have been extended into the property, and the road work is in progress. Robert Suitter, developer, is preparing a deed to the City. Ammon Road right-of-way acquisition is nearing completion. Mayor Ard has requested that all parcels negotiated for a settlement be completed as a block because the City is responsible to make settlement payments prior to requesting reimbursement from the State Transportation Department. The Council discussed the question of how the up-front payment for right-of-way acquisition will affect our budget. It was determined that necessary adjustments would be made so the road project can move forward. The revisions consideration. the Planning and to the Home Occupation Permit ordinance are ready for further It was agreed to send the proposed ordinance revisions back to Zoning Commission for their review. Spring cleanup is scheduled statewide for May 2, 1992. Public Works was instructed to clean up the gravel chips in the intersections of the Ammon townsite and to cleanup the weeds in the right-of-way through out the City. The Mayor requested that the City's work be completed before May 2 to encourage residential cleanup. The Fire Department expressed concern about the hazard of the dry weeds on vacant lots. Particular areas are the East Shopping Center property and on Maiben Avenue. Permission can be obtained to burn these two areas, but the Fire Department should exercise care because the City is liable. Engineer Benton reviewed a letter from the Idaho Transportation Department dated March 19, 1992, regarding functional reclassification of urban streets and urban limit revisions. Program changes require reclassification of roads and streets. The Idaho Falls Urban Area now includes Iona and must be shown on the Idaho Falls- Ammon Urban Area map. No affirmative action is needed at this time, but Engineer Benton will check on the map. Also, the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization will be involved. Councilman Maeser discussed the City's personnel policy regarding sick leave. He recommended the following revisions: 4. An employee may be required to appear before the City Council and account for use of sick leave. 5. The supervisor or Council may require a statement from a doctor verifying that an employee was ill during time taken for sick leave. 6. Misuse of sick leave may result in disciplinary action. Councilman Crandall moved to adopt the reVl.Sl.ons No.4, 5, and 6 for the sick leave section of the personnel policy. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Each employee should be given a copy of the revisions to the personnel policy. Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth reported on the BMPO Technical Advisory Committee organization meeting. Meetings of the technical advisory committee will be held monthly on the third Wednesday. Mayor Ard attended the Policy Board meeting. Co. Commissioner Clifford Long was elected Chairman and Mayor Karen Hansen of Iona was elected Vice Chairman of the Policy Board. Well No.7 is ready for use. The motor was pulled, and the head shaft was replaced. Repairs and replacements were necessary because the pump was leaking and throwing water. Well No.4 has not been in service for several years. It was pumping sand, and the pump was pulled. A cheaper offer has been accepted to replace the siding and to add a steel roof to Well No.3. The workmanship of the contractor is guaranteed. The following proposed equipment purchases were discussed: 1. Heavy duty hydraulic drive sweeper to be mounted on the backhoe Cost: $4688 2. Used walk behind, airless paint striper to be used to paint the crosswalks Cost: $2300 3. Vacuum for Water Department maintenance Cost: Steel Tank - $975 Fiberglass Tank - $1185 The Council decided to study the sweeper and striper purchases. Councilman Hall and Public Works Director Wadsworth were authorized to decide about the vacuum. The new garbage truck should be delivered about April 20. 422 April 2, 1992 Fire Chief Cal Smith discussed the hazards of driving Fire Department equipment from the station out onto East 17th Street. He recommended posting some fire station signs. Councilman Anderson commented that the dead trees on Nielsen's property next to the fire station obstruct the view and need to be removed. Public Works Director Wadsworth agreed to contact Nielsens for permission to remove some of the trees. Mayor Ard asked Chief Smith to decide what kind of signs would be appropriate and to check out costs. Funds are probably available in the street fund budget to cover the costs. Westinghouse Nuclear is surplusing some SCBA's (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). Chief Smith has requested them to donate ten units to the Ammon Fire Department. Council input was requested about whether or not to adopt the 1991 Uniform Fire Code. Councilman Maeser recommended the City continue to use the 1988 Uniform Fire Code now adopted by Ammon until it is determined a change is beneficial. Chief Smith agreed to study the 1991 code and to make some recommendations. The Fire Department requests all I homes in Ammon be required to have house numbers. It is very difficult to locate addresses. Chief Smith read the Uniform Fire Code requirements on house numbering. It was recommended the City distribute a spring newsletter and include information on addressing and spring cleanup. Ivy Berry is organizing the Knothole Baseball program, and Susan Richardson is organizing the Girls' Softball program. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P. M. ~ MAYO ATTEST tLt~ (l J~ CITY CLERK I I