Council Minutes 08/05/2004
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, August 5, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Council President Lee Bean at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135
South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Randy Waite
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
The following City Officials were absent:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
City Engineer Bill Manwill
Councilmember Anderson led the Pled2e of Allel:iance to the Flae and, Councilmember Bean
offered a praver.
Items from Mavor:
None.
Minutes July 22. 2004: Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the July 22, 2004, minutes as
presented. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Abstained
due to absence. The motion carried.
Consent Aeenda: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Hearine - Ordinance #348 Adootion of Universal Plumbin~ Code and Resolution #2004-06
Establishinl!: Plumbin~ Permit and Inspection Fees: Council President Lee Bean called the hearing to
order and asked ifthere were any members of the audience desiring to testify.
There was not any testimony with regard to the proposed ordinance and fees.
The Council discussed the proposed ordinance and fees. And, answered questions from the
audience.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to adopt the Universal Plumbing Code. Councilmember Waite
seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember
Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance No. 348, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, ADOPTING SECTIONS 7-1-3 OF THE CITY CODE OF
AMMON, IDAHO, ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned to dispense with the rule
requiring three readings of the Ordinance. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance No. 348, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO, ADOPTING SECTIONS 7-1-3 OF THE CITY CODE OF AMMON, IDAHO,
ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, PROVIDING
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EXCEPTIONS; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 348 on its third and
fmal reading. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes,
Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion
carried.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2004-06, a resolution establishing
plumbing permit and inspection fees. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Comment Re~ardinl! Items not on the Aeenda: Bruce Brooks, 4320 Mirinda, addressed the
Council regarding fluctuating and inadequate water pressure in Centennial Ranch. He is concerned that the
Council may not be as proactive as needed to keep the infrastructure in line with the growth the City is
experiencing. The Council directed staff to investigate the problem and report back on their fmdings.
ACTION ITEMS:
Phase 4 Stereo Shoppina: Center Preliminary Site Plan: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented
slides of the proposed site plan and vicinity. The property is located north of 17th Street just east ofK-
Mart.
The Council discussed the proposed site plan.
Councilmember Waite motioned to approve Phase 4 Stereo Shopping Center Preliminary Site
Plan as presented. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The
motion carried.
Oakridee Business Park Site Plan: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed
site plan and vicinity. The property is located north of 17th Street and east of Curlew, next to Escape Day
Spa and Salon.
The Council discussed the proposed site plan.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve Oakridge Business Park Preliminary Site Plan as
presented. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion
carried.
Miscellaneous Discussion Items:
Planning and Zoning Chairman Doug Willden reported that public hearings were held before the
Commission regarding a requested rezone along Tiebreaker south of John Adams and, a request for set
back variance at the southwest corner of Sunnyside Road and Maiben. The two requests will be presented
the Council at their August 19th meeting.
City Attorney Scott Hall asked for a status on negotiations with the City of Idaho Falls regarding
the dispatch agreement. Councilmember Bean reported that discussions are continuing regarding some
wording in the agreement.
Councilmember Waite reported that the Parks Department has planted numerous trees. It was
suggested that the Council view the progress in development of Eagle's Homestead Park.
Councilmember Anderson asked for a status report on the landscaping at White Pines Charter
School. City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that he and Mayor Ard had visited the school to survey
the landscaping completed. Mayor Ard authorized issuance of the building permit that was being held
pending completion of the landscaping requirement.
Councilmember Anderson asked for a report regarding the gravel that has built up along
Tiebreaker Drive, and if arrangements had been made to adjust/repair the traffic light and cross walk signal
at 17th Street and Curlew. City Administrator Rose reported that the developer, GHG Investments, has
been contacted regarding the gravel along Tiebreaker Drive. The developer indicated their contractor will
sweep Tiebreaker Drive this week. Repair and adjustment of the signallight( s) at 17th Street and Curlew
have been scheduled.
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Councilmember Waite motioned to adjourn. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Meeting
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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lane B. Gempler, City Clerk/Treasure
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