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Council Minutes 10/01/1981 September 17, 1981 October 1, 1981 186 According to Councilman Swensen, it is likely that funds will become available to the High Country Resource Conservation and Development agency to improve the county road known as Blacktail Road to the Ririe reservoir. He noted that the road has quite heavy use for recreational purposes and that it is planned to enlarge the facilities at the lake. His report mentioned also that the construction of Hitt-Hackman ROad north of 17th Street is under way, and the work on that road from 17th Street to Sunnyside Road is scheduled for 1982. Another item of interest was that the County plans to collect an amount with taxes for the operation and maintenance of landfills so, starting in January, 1982, land- fill charges billed to the City will be discontinued. The Council members were reminded of an invitation which had been extended by letter to each City Official from Rheim M. Jones, Regional Representative of the L.D.S. Church, I to attend a "Meet the Mormons" luncheon and tour on September 25. Reference was also made to a letter from Governor John V. Evans encouraging input at the "Governor's Public Budget Hearing" in Idaho Falls on September 25, and Councilman Rowberry indicated that he might be able to go to that meeting. The City Clerk gave a brief report on the recent workshop held in McCall for the Idaho City Clerks and Finance Officers Association. Claims were presented in the amount of $33,221.51, including the final FY-1981 payment~2,754.01 on the law enforcement contract with the County and a total power bill of $12,367.71 for electricity use during the month of August. All claims were approved for payment. Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, updated the Council members on the project to prepare the access from Dal Avenue to Peterson Park for use, miscellaneousempl~~gt matters, and recent waterline repairs~ He was given approval to go to a sale o!!sufplus items in Pocatello to purchase equipment which the City needs such as a floor jack, etc. it was announced that the preliminary permits on hydroelectric projects at Deadwood, Upper Deer Flat, and Lower Deer Flat 4ams have been granted to the City so further action is in order. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. ,;/ q./ . J.e:.A ....~I'I\.T" MAyUOR /! ~~ ATTEST, CITY-f~t~~7 ~,,'-, I CITY OF AMMON October 1, 1981 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Acting Mayor Russell N. Swensen with the following City Officials present: Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman David Rowberry Absent: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Thayle D. Monson Also present during the meeting was Gary Baker of Yost Office Systems. The pledge of allegianpe to the flag was conduCted by Councilman Rowberry and prayer was offered by Councilman Swensen. City Clerk Deon Hemingway I'u:bliq: Wot'ke Foreman, Th9fflaS H. Reese . . -. .... It was noted that the City is in the market for a new copier, and Mr. Baker was given an opportunity to present information on two models which were in the City office for demonstration at the, time. Thomas Reese, representing the Public Works Director, reported on work matters such as patching the streets and winterizing the pool. Regarding the project on the Dal Avenue I access to Peterson Park, it was explained that the fencing work had been discontinued until a number'of problem feelings and details are worked out with the neighboring property owners, and Councilwoman Dille cautioned that a law officer should be present if it becomes necessary for the City employees to move any of the private equipment from the City right-of-way. Mr. Reese expressed the appreciation of the public works crew for the cost-of-living increase which was authorized by the FY-1982 budget. In connection with the General City Election coming up on November 3, the following action was taken: It waS moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Row- berry that Regina Borg be named as the election judge with Sandra Borg and Carol Miller as clerks; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Rowberry moved and Councilwoman Dille seconded that the election workers be paid at the rate of $3.35 per hour for the judge and $3.00 per hour for the clerks; voting was all in favor; motion carried unanimously. I ~ CD I"- o <:( <( I I October 1, 1981 187 In accordance with the provisions of the preliminary permits which have been issued to the City by FERC, it was moved by Councilman Rowberry and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that Mayor George Wehmann be designated as the liaison officer for the Upper Deer Flat, Lower Deer Flat, and Deadwood hydroelectric projects; voting was all in favor; motion carried. It was noted that the Fiscal rear 1982 Law Enforcement Contract has been signed by Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and is now ready to be accepted by the City for signature, with the contract amount of $56,259 having already been approved in the budget as adopted. Councilwoman Dille moved that the FY-1982 Law Enforcement Contract be approved for Mayor Wehmann to sign. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Rowberry about the man hours to be spent in Ammon as mentioned in the agree- ment, it was pointed out that a monthly report is submitted to the City, and Councilman Swensen indicated that he would request additional information from the Sheriff on the logs that are made for compiling this report. The following nesolution was presente~ for consideration: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ammon has passed an Ordinance providing that the City Council may, from time to time, by Resolution, set the license fees for the sale of retail wine; and WHEREAS, the state statutes of the State of Idaho have been amended to provide that municipalities may increase the license fees for retail sale of wine to $200.00, per annum. NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ammon, Idaho: Section 1. That the license fee for the retail sale of wine be set at the sum of $200.00 per annum. Section 2. That such license fees shall be applicable and effective for the calendar year 1982 and thereafter and until further action of the ~. Mayor and City Council. Councilman Rowberry moved to adopt the proposed resolution; the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was unanimou5 in favor; motion carried. Another Resolution as follows was considered for action: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ammon has passed an Ordinance providing that the City Council may, from time to time, by Resolution, set the license fees for the sale of retail beer for establishments serving or allowing consumption on the premises, and for establishments which do not permit on premises consumption of beer; and WHEREAS, the state statutes of the State of Idaho have been amended to provide that municipalites may increase the license fees for retail sale of beer for establishments serving or allowing consumption on the premises to $200.00, per annum, and for establishements which do not permit on premises consumption of beer to $50.00 per annum;: and WHEREAS, The City of Ammon does not presently license establishments for the on premises consumption of beer: NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby r~solved by the Mayor and City Council of the' City of Ammon, Idaho: Section 1. That the license fee for the sale of retail beer for establishments serving or allowing consumption on the premises, if such sales be hereafter permitted and licensed by the City of A~mon, be set at the sum of $200.00 per annum. Section 2. That the license fee for establishments which do not per- mit on premises consumption of beer shall be increased to $50.00 per annum. Section 3. That such license fees shall be applicable and effective for the calendar year 1982 and thereafter and until further action of the Mayor and City Council. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Rowberry that the re- solution as presented be adopted; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. Council members discussed bulk rate mailing and maintenance agreements on office equipment and inquired about the filing dates for election nominati~ petitions. The City Clerk presented claims in the amount of $1,756.29, which were approved for payment. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Rowberry that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M. ~~ I/.L~~ /ThiI~G MAYOR J ATTEST,. ~~r7 CtTY CLER