Council Minutes 11/15/1979
Minutes of a Special Meeting to
on Tuesday, November 6, 1979:
Present: Council President Russell N.
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Francis Lee
Councilman David Rowberry
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Mayor George Wehmann
CITY OF AMMON
November 10, 1979
canvas the ballots of the General City Election
November 10, 1979
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held
Swensen
Absent:
Time:
7 A.M.
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The ballots were spot checked and the "Election Record and Poll Books" and "Combined
Tally List and Official Returns" books were examined and found to be accurate as follows:
844 registered voters; 630 ballots issued with 1 spoiled and 1 absentee ballot
not returned making 628 ballots cas~ by 599 residents who appeared and signed
the poll book and 29 residents who voted absentee, with the results being--
For Mayor - George Wehmann 449
Steven D. Pierson 171
335
272
251
175
166
For Councilman -
Thayle D. Monson
Carol A. Dille
Marvin J. Anderson
Monte R. Tyler
Neil B. Allen
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It was moved by Councilman Rowberry and seconded by Councilman Lee that the tallies
of the voting in the General City Election on November 6, 1979, be accepted as recorded;
voting was all in favor; motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 A.M.
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CITY OF AMMON
November 15, 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,
City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Councilman David Rowberry
Councilman Francis Lee
with the following
Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse
Engineer David E. Benton
Auditor Walter Clapp
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
L. Whiteley
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Absent: Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Also present during the meeting was Councilman-elect Thayle D. Monson.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Swensen and the invocation
was offered by Councilman Rowberry.
The City's financial condition, as reflected in a report listing estimated and actual re-
venue and expenditures for the month of October, was reviewed by Auditor Walter Clapp, and
it was noted that both revenue and expenditures had been more than anticipated with the
resulting ending balance being approximately $5,000 less than planned. It was felt that
keeping a close control on spending by reviewing the figures each month would help to main-
tain the City on a balanced budget.
Mayor Wehmann reported that the application has been filed for funds to help with the ex-
penses of intervening in the UP&L rate-increase case, and that he met with a representative
of the telphone company regarding improving the City Office telephone system. In connection
with an accident in which a City truck was involved, Mayor Wehmann mentioned that the
Animal Control Officer has been off work with leg problems from the accident. Calculations
regarding sewage treatment charges in a letter from City of Idaho Falls Public Works Direct-
or were discussed, and Engineer Benton agreed to study the proposal and advise Mayor Wehmann
so that the letter can be answered.
Councilman Lee reviewed the report from the Fire Department for the month of October.
According to Councilman Rowberry, members of the Planning andZoningCommission were agree-
able to revising the ordinance regarding special use permits, and it was requested that
Attorney Anderson prepare the recommended amendment for the input of the Planning Commiss-
ion at its next meeting, which will be in January, 1980.
It was reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed and recommended approval of a
County plat for Lawndale Addition Division No.1, located one-half mile north of 1st Street
on the west side of Ammon-Lincoln Road, and the plat was presented for action by the City
Council since it is within one mile of the Ammon City Limits. Attention was called to the
fact that the lots will not have driveway access from Ammon-Lincoln Road but entrance to
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garages and parking spaces will be from a private road along the back. There was some
concern that this arrangement might be a problem for fire protection, but it is in keeping
with the County policy to restrict access to major County roads. Councilman Rowberry moved
to approve Lawndale Addition Division No.3 as platted, pursuant to the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting
was all in favor; motion carried. Regarding business on the Vera Lee property which was
on the agenda for the Planning and Zoning meeting, Councilman Rowberry noted that an ex-
tension on the public hearing was denied and the owner will be informed to re-submit the
application when a recommendation is desired. Attorney Anderson advised that this action
by the Planning Commission can be upheld, even though the law does not establish a time
limit on the procedure. Another action by the Planning Commission authorizing a public
hearing on the Robert Nixon proposal to build storage units on property along the east
side of Sand Creek south of 17th Street was discussed, and it was recommended that this
matter be handled under the amended special use permit ordinance which is proposed.
In response to an inquiry from Engineer Benton in connection with a request from the
Progressive Irrigation District regarding the City's desires relative to water rights on
property around Well #7, Mayor Wehmann recommended that action not be taken at this time.
The matter of the billing from Ammon Plumbing for replacing the sewer service line for
Gene Birch at 2995 Central Avenue was brought up by Engineer Benton, who noted that the
total bill, including the charge for a backhoe, ammounted to about $2800. He mentioned
that representatives of the Sewer Project bontractor, H-KContractors (formerly Hartwell
Construction Co.), have been contacted and are not willing to help pay for this expense,
but were consulted as to what a fair cost would be for such a job, and a maximum amount
of $1000 was figured. Mayor Wehmann proposed that payment be denied at this time, and
the Council members did not voice objection. The drainage problem at the south end of
Rich Lane was discussed, and Engineer Benton pointed out that this was the problem of
Hazen Olsen, the developer.
Hayse Whiteley, Public Works Director, reported that he had met with Levi Clements,as
instructed at the previous meeting, and took measurements to locate the property line
at the corner of Rawson Street and ~estern Avenue, and Mr. Clements has not made any
further contact with the City regarding his application for a sideyard variance. Other
items mentioned by Mr. Whiteley included the sale of the large snow plow for $2575, the
progress of preparing areas for skating ponds, work being done on the access road to
Well #7, and reading of the sewer meters. He noted that LaVern Williams has returned
to work and desires that his expression of thanks be conveyed to the Mayor and Council
for the pay which he received during his disability for heart surgery.
Attorney Anderson was asked to write to Ellsworth Engineers in response to a letter re-
questing reimbursement to the developer, Kent Wood, on a portion of the water main in
Ammon Road adjacent to Westwood Addition.
Claims were approved for payment in the amount of $10,770.61. It was moved by Council-
man Swensen and seconded by Councilman Rowberry, with voting all in favor; that the
meeting adjourn a~ 9:35 P.M.
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CITY OF AMMON
December 6, 1979
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Council President Russell N. Swensen,
with the following City Officials present:
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Councilman Francis Lee Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Engineer David E. Benton
Mayor George Wehmann arrived later in the meeting
Others present during the meeting were Michael E. Jones, 614 Westhill, Idaho Falls;
"Bill" Darrel W. Olson, 1995 Bittern Dr.; Willy McKean, P.O. Box 2250, Idaho Falls;
Cache W. Olson, Rt. 7 Box l36B, Idaho Falls; Jim D. Olson, 1995 Bittern Dr., Gloria
Harris, 2025 Sabin Dr.; Scouts Todd Harris, 2025 Sabin Dr., and Andy McLatchy,
2675 Central AveJ and Councilman-elect Thayle D. Monson. '
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Rowberry and the in-
vocation was offered by Councilman Lee. Minutes of the meetings on September 20, 1979,
September 27, 1979, and October 4, 1979, were approved as prepared.
Bill Olson, of Ammon Plumbing, requested that consideration be given again to paying
for the repair of the sewer service line at the Gene Birch residence, 2995 Central Ave.,
and the matter was thoroughly reviewed for the benefit of Council President Swensen, who
had not been present at the September 6th meeting when the problem was first brought to
the attention of the City officials. Mr. Olson explained that it was his understanding
from the Sept. 6th meeting that the City would take care of the repair expenses for work
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