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Council Minutes 10/16/1980 October 2, 1980 October 16, 1980 154 the City medical insurance be changed to the Blue Cross policy and that coverage with Washington National through the Association of Idaho Cities be cancelled effective November 1, 1980. Voting was Dille yes, Rowberry yes, Monson yes, Sw'ensen yes; motion carried. In connection with his work as the City Building Inspector, Mr. Whiteley asked for the feeling of the Council regarding building permits for adding metal siding, new shingles, etc., on buildings. Discussion on this subject resulted in a motion by Council- man Rowberry that the City not require building permits for new siding or roofing to be added to existing structures. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Claims in the amount of $1,662..58 were presented by the City Clerk and approved for payment. Councilman Swensen read a copy of a letter from Mayor Wehmann to the County Commissioners recommending and supporting the appointment of Jim Southwick, who is a member of the Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission, on the County Planning and Zoning Commission, which was made a matter of record. It was moved by Councilman adjourn; voting was all in I r' " .' ~- - . _.- ? ATI'EST, ,..::~. 77 CITY CLERK Rowberry and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that the meeting favor; meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ~-~--<-C II~ /~YOR CITY OF AMMON October 16, 1980 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman David Row'berry Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Thayle D. Monson Others present during the meeting of the E-Z Stora project, and a Labrum, Eric Erickson, Ray Sayer, Council: George Wehmann, with the following Clerk Deon Hemingway Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Engineer David E. Benton Attorney W. Joe Anderson Member Planning Commission Gary Butterw'orth were Robert Nixon, Stewart Roberts, and Alvin McDaniels Cub Scout group including Ann Speirs (leader), Johnny Benjamin Speirs, and Jason Forman. I The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Rowberry and the invoca- tion was offered by Councilwoman Dille. Minutes of the July 3, 1980, meeting were approved as prepared. Mayor Wehmann announced that he had read the completed Development Agreement for the E-Z Storage project and found it to be comprehensive in covering all of the items asked for such as easements for roadways, water lines and sewer lines; maintenance responsibility for water lines, sanitary sewer and storm sew'er lines, and fire hydrants; fence loca- tions, etc. He noted that the storm sewer drain will be extended to the south end of the area as it is developed and the City will have the right to connect to it at that time, which w'ould be good for the drainage of Falcon Drive. It was explained by Mayor Wehmann that, even though Councilman Rowberry and Councilman Monson, who have been work- ing with him to be sure that all City requirements are met, have not had an opportunity to review the agreement and it has not been checked by Attorney Anderson, the company is desirous of receiving an occupancy permit so that operations can begin. Robert Nixon expressed a willingness to work out whatever the Council and Attorney decide if action could be taken at this time. Councilwoman Dille moved to authorize Mayor Wehmann to sign the Development Agreement for E-Z Storage contingent upon the review' of Councilman Row'berry, Councilman Monson, and Attorney Anderson. The motion was seconded by Council- man Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. The ordinance regarding cross connections in the water system, as mentioned at the pre- vious meeting, was discussed, and Attorney Anderson was asked to prepare an ordinance for adoption at a later meeting. It was reported that the City Council members, along with Attorney Blair Grover, Engi- neer Benton, and Hayse Whiteley had met to view' the TV camera films of the leaks in the sewer lines, and that representatives of H-K Contractors and Attorney Dennis Olsen have also seen the films,in connection with the pending lawsuit regarding the leakage problem. With reference to the bad leak on Western Avenue, Mr.Whiteley indicated that this one has been determined to be in a service line put in after the sew'er project was completed and the owner of the property has been contacted. Mayor Wehmann called attention to an announcement that Farmers Home Administration is considering withdrawing the City of Ammon from the area where loans are made for the purchase of homes. He stated that this is disturbing because it will affect the develop- ment of land that has been annexed to the City and, also, since the FmHA loaned money to the City for a sewer system which is large enough to accomodate future growth and the City is purchasing Well #7 in anticipation of taking care of the water supply needs of that grow'th. In response to this concern voiced by the Mayor, Councilman Swensen moved and Councilwoman Dille seconded that the City go on record as opposing the action of Farmers I I ~ to I' o <I: <t: I I October 16, 1980 November 6, 1980 155 Home Administration in withdrawing lands within the confines of the City Limits for the purpose of loaning money for residences, etc., and that the City exert its influence to get the proposal revised. Voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann in- dicated that he would write a letter to FmHA regarding this decision. According to Mayor Wehmann, the County Engineer will be coming to one of the City Council meetings in the near future to go over the long-range plans for Ammon-Lincoln Road. The Council was also informed that on Thursday, November 6, Bonneville County will be "Capitol-for-a-Day", and Governor Evans will probably spend some time in Ammon that day.. With reference to an article in a recent issue of "City Report" published by the AIC, Mayor Wehmann asked Attorney Anderson to advise the City on amending the City code re- garding the water-turn-off policy to provide for the due process of law as defined in a supreme court ruling. On another subject, Mayor Wehmann announced that people from Utah Power & Light Company and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will be coming soon to set up the plans for the energy audit program which was mentioned a few weeks ago. Gary Davidson reported that a committee of Planning and Zoning Commission members met to study and be prepared to make a recommendation on changes needed in the City ordinance relative to Dwelling Groups (Planned), called PUDs in some cities, and this will be taken to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the next meeting. He distributed copies to the Mayor and Council and asked that any comments be given to the committee before the meeting on November 11. It was mentioned by Councilman Rowberry that citizens have suggested to him that the City set up a fund for fighting UP&L rate increases by having residents send in so much each month with payments for City utilities. Mayor Wehmann and Attorney Anderson pointed out that there is already a mechanism in effect for such a procedure through payments to the power company, and Mayor Wehmann agreed to check on this and asked Council members to discuss this with the citizens. A report by Councilwoman Dille indicated that two boxcars have been donated by the Union Pacific Railroad for use as storage building in the parks and will be at the Ammon rail- road siding soon, so arrangements need to be made for a crane to do the moving and information on the value of the cars needs to be obtained so that reimbursement on the BOR grant for park improvements can be applied for as soon as possible. Hayse Whiteley, Public Works Director, reported on the purchase of a used pick-up truck following the "insurance settlement on a pick-up which was totaled in an accident recently. He also review"ed the operational plans for the City wells during the coming winter months. The City Clerk presented claims in the amount of $8,097.33 which w"ere approved for payment. It was moved by Councilman Swensen and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 9:35P~M. MA~~k/~- L - / - ATI'EST: CITY CLERK ~/7 CITY OF AMMON November 6, 1980 Minutes of a Special Meeting and the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Councilman David Rowberry at 7:05 P.M. as a Public Hearing on a Zone Change Request, with the following City Officials present: Councilman David Rowberry Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Councilman Thayle D. Monson Planning Commission Member R. D. Williamson Also present for the Regular Meeting: Mayor George Wehmann Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Russell N. Sw"ensen (arrived 10:?O P.M.) Others present during the meeting were Kendal R. Kiesel, 3950 Georgia Lane; Paul and Marsha Morgan, 3980 Georgia Lane; Terry and Debbie Merrill, 3920 Georgia Lane, Chris Andrews, 2705 Ross Avenue, Gary and Mike Norris, 3005 Ross Avenue. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilwoman Dille and the invoca- tion was offered by Councilman Monson. The minutes of the meeting on August 7, 1980, were approved later in the meeting. Councilman Rowberry noted that he was conducting the public hearing at the request of Mayor Wehmann, since the Mayor lives in the neighborhood of the applicant for the zone change and so has declared conflict of interest in partiaipating in the meeting as a Ci ty Official. Comments were invited on the request to have Overlay 6 (allowing live- stock animals) "added to the RPA Zoning on the property of Kendal Kiesel, 3950 Georgia Lane (Lot 6 Block 3~ Barbara Jean Estates) so that the family can have horses there. Mr. Kiesel explained that.when he moved here, he wanted a place to have horses since his daughter is in 4-H. He pointed out that he has title insurance (protective covenants) saying that animals are allowed on the lot, so he did not know until later that the City zoning prohibits horses at his location, and that is the reason he has now applied for a zone change. A letter signed by C. Blair and Marydell E. Andrews of 2705 Ross Avenue,