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Council Minutes 09/06/1979 September 6, 1979 114 CITY OF AMMON September 6, 1979 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Francis Lee Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Councilman David Rowberry Attorney W. Joe Anderson (arrived 8:30 P.M.) Absent (due to illness): Councilman Russell N. Swensen Others present during the meeting were Gene Birch, 2995 Central Ave., and Bill Olson. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Lee and the invocation was offered by Councilman Rowberry. The minutes of the meeting on August 16, 1979, were approved as prepared. Gene Birch and his plumber, Bill Olson, appeared to inquire of the City Officials what should be done and who is responsible for the expense regarding a sewer line problem at Mr. Birch's residence, 2995 Central Avenue. The City Public Works Director reported that he had checked the situation and found that there are two breaks in the pipe under the irrigation ditch and the line which was put in by the Sewer Project ,contractor from the sewer main to the property line is graded the wrong way. Mr. Olson explained that the Birches have had sewer drainage troubles several times since hooking on to the sewer so excavation to correct the problem was necessary at this time. There was considerable dis- cussion on how to solve the grade situation and some deliberation concerning whether or not the City is liable for any of the expense, especially considering thalength of time that has elapsed since the completion of the Sewer Prdject. It was suggested that Bill Olson contact someone at H-K Contractors and ask what that company would do regarding the repair work then get back with the City so that a decision can be made. Councilwoman Dille moved that a City Election be proclaimed to be conducted on November 6, 1979, that Aleen Jensen be named as Deputy Registrar, and that the City Building, 3270 Molen Street be designated as the polling place. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann mentioned that there have been more complaints about dogs, and it was agreed that there is a need to work out something on animal control as soon as possible. It was pointed out by Mayor Wehmann that no results are yet apparent from his letter to I the Judge of the Magistrate Court concerni~g the City of Ammon not getting all the re- venue which it should have from the traffic citations which are issued within its boundaries. He also informed the Council that there has been no response from local --' representatives of the Department of Energy in answer to the request that some assistance be provided in designing a plan to use a solar sustem for heating the swimming pool water, and that the operator of the potato plant located next to the railroad tracks and just north of Sunnyside Road has not submitted any information on plans for approved settling ponds so a contact with him will be necessary. Councilman Rowberry reported that he has received assurance from Earl Cleverly, the resident at 2830 Teton Street, that the sign put up on his property was not intended for the City employees and there is no problem with the City having continued access to the sump pump located at the back of his property. He mentioned that he checked with the Postmaster in Idaho Falls regarding a separate zip code for Ammon as was suggested recently, and was informed that there is no chance of another number without another postoffice facility. It was noted that the Development Agreement for Aimee Ann Estates has been signed by the developer and sent to the City for action, but Mayor Wehmann mentioned that it was his understanding that minor changes had been made in the agreement by the developer and requested that Attorney Anderson check on this and advise the Council before approval is given. Ordinance No. 180, the Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 1980, was introduced and read by title: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE I SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE PUR~OSES FOR WHICH APPROPRIATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1979, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, , 1980, AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH FUNDS. Councilwoman Dille moved that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the read- ing of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was Dille yes, Lee yes, Rowberry yes; motion carried. Ordinance No. 180 was read in full. Councilwoman Dille moved that Ordinance No. 180 be adopted as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was Dille yes, Rowberry yes, Lee yes; motion carried and Ordinance No. 180 adopted. Mayor Wehmann pointed out that, since the budget on which the Appropriation' Ordinance was based recommended that there be an increase in the charges for water and garbage services, there is a need now to approve that proposal and set an effective date so that new coupon books can be printed and a letter prepared to go out to the residents, etc. I I ~ CD I'- o <t <( I I September 6, 1979 September 20, 1979. t. 115 Councilman Rowberry moved that a raise in the water and garbage rates be pu ln effect as of October 1, 1979, and that the increases be $1.00 per month on each of the services specified. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Attorney Anderson announced that a meeting with representatives of H-K Contractors re- garding the sewer leaks is scheduled for 9 A.M. on Friday, September 7th, and it was determined that Mayor Wehmann and Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley will be in attendance from the City. Engineer Benton made a report regarding the Annexation Agreement on the Paul Benton property, and was asked by Mayor Wehmann to find out whether or not there is a deed to the City on the right-of-way where the sewer line goes across Sand Creek to Eastgate Drive. For the information of the Mayor and City Council, Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley reviewed matters concerning the billing to David Steed Company for costs involved in re- pairing the water main on Wanda Street which was broken during the installation of telephone cable, the repair of the leak at Well #2, the availability of a deisel genera- tor through Surplus Property, the winterizing of the swimming pool and other park facilities, and the need for a spare wheel for the garbage truck. Mayor Wehmann commented that he found the City "remarkably clean" as he went around find- ing work projects for a Mutual group recently. He also mentioned that City employees, Keith and Kevin Roberts, who have been working for the City since April IJ,1979, were put on permanent employment as of August 31, 1979, and a salary grade and step needs to be established for them. The City Clerk presented claims in the amount of $J,131.92, which were approved for payment. Councilwoman Dille moved was all in favor; motion ATTEST: and Councilman Rowberry seconded that the meeting adjourn; carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. ~~ 7P ~/ ~~ ~A R voting ~~'. CITY CLERK c7 CITY OF AMMON September 20, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council scheduled for September 20, 1979, could not be held due to the lack of a quorum of City Council members. Those present were: Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Absent: Councilman Francis Lee Councilman David Rowberry Agenda items were discussed and reports were heard during the time spent in an unofficial meeting from 7:30 P.M. until 8:JO P.M. Claims in the amount of $36,8JO.Jl were approved for payment. Payment Request No.4 from 0 & F Construction for work completed on Local Improvement District No.8 was presented for consideration. Councilman Swensen moved to adopt a resolution to authorize an interim warrant in the amount of $5,615.40 to obtain funds to make this payment; the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was Swensen, yes, Dille, yes, with Lee and Rowberry voting yes when contacted by telephone the follow- ing day; motion carried (see minutes prepared by Attorney Anderson in the LID #8 records). Mayor Wehmann declared the meeting recessed until 7:JO P.M., September 27, 1979. !t,.~jH'f> "cL ATTEST: ~,-41 CITY CLERK M;/;~'~/f