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Council Minutes 01/18/1979 January 4, 1979; Jan. 9, 1979; Jan. 18, 1979 8<1 o & ? Construction in the amount of $10,040.85. Councilwoman Dille moved that Mayor Wehmann be authorized to call for an interim warrant to obtain funds to make payment on the request as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was Dille, yes; Lee, yes; Rowberry, yes; motion carried. Engineer Benton offered to check with Bill Manwill of the County Engineer's office regarding a letter stating that the City of Ammon is to pay the State Highway Department $30,822.55 for Ammon's share of the final audited costs on the 17th Street Improvem~nt Project which was completed in 1976. Claims in the amount of $3.427.73 were presented for payment by the City Clerk and approved by the Council. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Rowberry that the meeting be adjourned; voting was all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. I ATrEST, ~~VM Ar ({k1/YAU1 " CITY CLERK / ;:1' '" .-' MAY CITY OF AJV]]VjON January 9, 1979 SPECIAL MEETING: Local Improvement District No.8 Assessment Roll Hearing Minutes recorded and prepared by Attorney W. Joe Anderson; filed in the record of pro- ceedings for Local Improvement District No.8. January 18, 1979 SPECIAL MEETING: Continuation of Local Improvement District No.8 Assessment Roll Hearing Minutes recorded and prepared by Attorney W. Joe Anderson; filed in the record of pro- ceedings for Local Improvement District No.8. CITY OF AJV]]VjON January 18, 1979 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Francis Lee Councilman David Rowberry (arrived 9:15 P.M.) The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Mayor Wehmann and the invocation was offered by Councilman Swensen. Minutes of the meeting on January 4, 1979, were approved as prepared. Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton I It was noted that the opening of the regular meeting had been delayed for the completion of the L.I.D. #8 Assessment Roll Hearing, that action had been taken at that meeting on the objection submitted by Michael Jones representing Poole Softwater (Servisoft), and that Ordinance No. 173 confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No.8 was adopted. Present at this meeting, in addition to the City Officials, were Michael Jones and Scout leader Glenn Smith with several Boy Scouts. Inasmuch as Ron Parish, Consolidated Agencies, did not appear as planned to present in- formation on a proposal for supplementary disability insurance on the volunteer firemen, Councilman Lee listed a quotation given to him by Mr. Parish, which was somewhat less than the premium requested by the present, carrier, and it was recommended by the Council that coverage by Consolidated Agencies be accepted and that action be taken when the policy is delivered. In connection with insurance, Mayor Wehmann mentioned that cover- age can be obtained on the well pumps and motors but more information is needed before considering this. Regarding final costs on the 17th Street Project which was brought to the attention of the Council at the previous meeting, Engineer Benton stated that the calculations were on items not paid for before according to the records at the County Engineer's office. No action was taken on a proposal,received from the County Commissioners through County Engineer Bob Gray, that Ammon's share of the billing ($30,822.55) be paid at this time by the County under an agreement with Ammon that reimbursement be made as funds are available, but Mayor Wehmann indicated that he would correspond with the Commissioners on this matter. A questionnaire sent out by the Association of Idaho Cities on legislative matters which are likely to be considered in the current session of the Legislature was re- viewed briefly,and the Mayor and Council members indicated that they would complete the papers and return them to the City office for mailing. I I ~ (.D ('- u c:c <I: I I January 18, 1979 85 The date of February 7, 7 P.M., was set for a detailed report on the Fiscal Year 1978 Audit. With reference to the proposed rate schedule for water, sewer, and garbage collection service, which would revise rates for most users other than single-family-residential, Mayor Wehmann asked for the feeling of the Council on offering a j% discount on billings for dwelling complexes provided a single payment in full is made by the lOth day of following month after which the services are received. The Council members expressed agreement with the suggestion and made recommendations on some of the other proposed rates. Mayor Wehmann mentioned that he has been appointed a member of the Committee on Natural Resources of the National League of Cities. The monthly animal control and law enforcement reports were reviewed by Councilman Lee. He pointed out that there has been a complaint about several old cars parked in the street on Rich Lane which have not been moved for some time, and it was suggested that the Sheriff's Department be asked to give warnings, then citations if necessary, so that the residents will get the vehicles moved. The matter of the especially cold winter weather having resulted in 13 water service lines being frozen during the past two weeks was discussed. Director of Public Works, Hayse Whiteley, explained that arrangements were made for the use of commercial welding equipment to thaw the lines, but pipes at6 of the locations remain frozen, evidently because of the type of fittings on the water lines which will not conduct heat. He noted that a waiver form which relieves the City of responsibility for damage that might result from the use of the welder had been signed by the occupants of the residences where the equipment was used. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Wehmann, Attorney Anderson advised that the City has an obligation to help with frozen waterline problems since the City is in the business of distributing water. A suggestion was made that those whose waterli~es .are still frozen have some consideration given for the inconvenience they are experiencing by having to obtain water through a garden hQse connected to a neighbor's outside faucet. Councilwoman Dille moved to reduce the water rates by one- half for the month during which the waterline is frozen for Ammon residents who are unable to receive water due to freezing, after the City has made an unsuccessful attempt to thaw the waterline. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry. Councilman Swensen moved to amend the motion by adding that this rate reduction not be given if it is determined that the frozen area is on the owner's property, but there was no second to this motion. Voting on the original motion was all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Swensen reported that the County's plan to extend Hitt-Hackman Road from 1st Street to 17th Street this year was discussed at the recent Bonneville County-Cities Planning Committee meeting. He recommended that Derrald Ricks, who owns land along Sand Creek between 17th Street and Sunnyside Road, be notified when this subject is to be re- viewed again, since he has expressed concern about how the construction on Hitt-Hackman Road will affect his property. It was noted that the next meeting of the Committee, which was organized after BCOG was discontinued, will be on February 14 at 7:30 A.M. A report by Councilman Rowberry stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had con- cluded the public hearing on the proposed annexation and zoning of the Vera Lee property, with an indication of no objection to the annexation and a recommendation that the R-l zoning be denied as not being consistent with the comprehensive plan for the area along the railroad tracks. Mayor Wehmann commented that the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes on the subject are confusing, and asked that Councilman Rowberry advise whether the City Council should have a hearing on the Vera Lee property. Councilman Rowberry recommended that the hearing process continue with the original request of R-l zoning, and a time of 7 P.M. on March 15, 1979, was scheduled for the public hearing be- fore the City Council. A suggestion made by the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman that the appointment date for members on the Commission be changed from March 1 to Jan- uary 1 was taken under consideration by Mayor Wehmann, and the second annual dinner for the Commission members was set for February 27th. The matter of complaints about snow removal was brought to the attention of the Mayor and Council by Councilman Rowberry, and it was decided that, since the snowfall has been quite heavy and since the City now owns a grader, the City employees should be out plow- ing the streets every day as needed to keep the streets cleared of snow. Attorney Anderson noted that the developer of Aimee Ann Estates has presented a proposed Development Agreement, and Councilman Rowberry was assigned to review the agreement with the Attorney to determine if any changes are recommended before approval is requested. Regarding a letter sent to the City of Ammon by the Attorney representing the owner of a German Shepherd dog which was killed by the County Animal Control Officer requesting payment of $900 for the loss of the dog, Councilwoman Dille reported that the matter had been discussed at a County meeting concerning dogs, and the Officer had stated that the locations of where the dog was involved in the killing of livestock animals and where the dog was shot were outside the boundaries of the City of Ammon. Mayor Wehmann agreed to make an appropriate reply to the letter mentioned above. Coun~ilwoman Dille distributed copies of park planning drawings prepared by Landscape Archltect David Van Weaver inpreparatianfor the continuation of the project approved under a B.O.R. grant, and asked that the City officials study the drawings and make comments as soon as possible. January 18, 1979 86 A statement of the Cit 's financial condition prepared by the City Clerk was reviewed, and claims to pay in the amount of 14,111.97 were presented for approval. Information presented by Hayse Whiteley, Director of Public Works, regarding funds being available through the Farmers Home Adiminstration to lease a machine for re- pairing leaks in sewer lines, was questioned by Mayor Wehmann, and Mr. Whiteley agreed to check this out more thoroughly. Attorney Anderson noted that the court hearing on the Idaho Falls powerline loop is set for 10 A.M. on Tuesday, January 30, 1979. He mentioned that Utah Power & Light Company has filed for another rate increase, this time for 19.57%, with the first hearing to be on February 6, 1979, and the Council members indicated approval of Mayor Wehmann's suggestion that the City of Ammon become an intervenor again, as it has done in the I rate-increase cases during the past two years. In response to advice from Attorney Anderson that a resolution was needed to add to the wording in Ordinance No. 171, the annexation and zoning of Mountain Valley Estates, the following resolution was proposed: Be it resolved that the western extremity of Mountain Valley Estates be recognized as having a non-conforming use for the existing railway and railroad facilities. Councilman Swensen moved and Councilman Rowberry seconded that the resolution as stated be adopted. Voting was all in favor; motion carried. The Mayor and Council indicated approval of the concepts shown in drawings displayed by Engineer Benton of recommended plans for connecting Well #7 to the City water system, including plans for pumping and use of the existing building purchased with the well. Claims were approved for payment. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Lee that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at :~:T~.M.A:~;~ _~-I~~ CITY OF AMMON February 1, 1979 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order without a quorum with a quorum at 8:30 P.M., and was conducted by The following City Officials were present: Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman David Rowberry (arrived 8:30 at 7:30 P.M. and proceeded officially Council President Russell N. Swensen. I Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson P.M.)Engineer David E. Benton Director of Public Works Hayse L. Whiteley ABSENT: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Francis Lee Also present was Ron Parish, insurance representative from Consolidated Agencies, Blackfoot. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Swensen; the invocation was offered by Councilman Rowberry. It was moved by Councilman Rowberry and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 1979, be approved as prepared; voting was all in favor. Ron Parish presented information on the coverage on a policy which has been ordered for supplementary insurance on the volunteer firemen, noting that the premium will be less than on the policy the City now has with a different company even though the coverage is identical. He mentioned that the firemen are covered for liability under the City's general insurance policy. There was some discussion about a blanket broad-form policy on the deep-well pumps and motors, and Mr. Parish agreed to come back to the next meeting on February 15 with more details on this subject. Hayse Whiteley reported that requests for dumpsters have been received from the managers I of the gas station on 17th Street and the apartment building on Ammon Road, and two more are needed at Pheasant Estates, so he would like to order at least four new dumpsters. Councilwoman Dille moved to authorize the purchase of four dumpsters of 4t to 5 cubic yard capacity. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. As a matter of information, Mr. Whiteley mentioned that the cost to date for the use of welding equipment to thaw frozen waterlines is $825, and that he is considering looking for a good used welder that the City can purchase. He pointed out that, with the help of City employees, he had been able to repair the clutch on the grader at a substantial savings, and that close to 100 yards of sand and reject gravel have been used on the streets for ice control. An application for a non-commercial kennel license submitted by Jean Pugh, 3160 Owen St., was considered and found to be in order with the required number of signatures of ad- joining property owners. Councilwoman Dille moved and Councilman Rowberry seconded that the license be granted as requested. Voting was all in favor; motion carried.