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Council Minutes 04/05/1984 I ~ CD f'- o <( <( I I March 15, 1984 April 5, 1984 25!l A list of street names that are dupJicated in the cities and Bonneville County were reviewed and recommendations were made on the changes that have been suggested for streets in the City of Ammon. Mayor Sw.ensen will represent Ammon when this matter is discussed again with the County Planner before any action is taken. Councilman Williamson reported that he sent a letter to the Bonneville County Fire Protection District requesting specific information to be evaluated before a decision can be made about a proposal made by the District officials that the City join the District. He also reviewed the latest developments in the current UP&!" rate-increase case. Ideas for improving the City's police and fire protection were presented by Council- man Quigley. Authorization was given to the Public Works Director to sign for the City on a paper regarding the frequency of the two-way radio system. Approval was indicated for temporary road work that is needed on Molen Street, for purchasing a 4-inch centrifugal pump, and to check on the possibility of trading the pump from Well No.4 for a 25 horsepower pump for use in obtaining water from that well, which has been eliminated from the City water system, for watering Peterson Park. Engineer Benton referred to an inquiry received about locating some modular housing on the Hatch property north of the Valley Care Center nursing home. He reviewed in- formation about how a development such as this could be handled through the annexation agreement and zoning process. According to a report by Mayor Swensen, he and Councilman Quigley had an opportunity to go through the air-supported building at the State Highway Department facility in Rigby, and some information about operating costs will be coming. The possibility of some used snow removal equipment coming available was mentioned by Mayor Swensen and Hayse Whiteley, Public Works Director. Claims to pay in the amount of $18,305.18 and claims paid since the previous meeting totaling $5,760.69 were approved. It was moved by Co"ncilman Williamson and seconded by Councilman Monson that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. ~ ATTEST: CITY CrE K:____ 11.~ / MIJOO- -~-<--<- CITY OF AMMON April 5, 1984 Minutes of the Regular The meeting was called present: Mayor Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Thayle D. Monson Councilman Merle J. Quigley Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: to order at 7:30 P.M. with the following City Officials City Clerk Deon Hemingway Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Asst. Fire Chief Jim Southwick Williamson Absent: Councilman Robert D. others present during the meeting were Walter and Debbie Clapp, 2210 Dove Drive; Keith Brown, 1955 Ross Avenue; Ray James, 2080 Falcon Drive; and Volunteer Firemen Henry Crumb and Tim Ingram. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Monson and prayer was offered by Mayor Swensen. A motion was made by Councilman Monson and seconded by Councilwoman Dille to approve the minutes of March 15, 1984, as prepared, with the voting being unanimous in favor. Keith Brown, representing the Little League Baseball program in Ammon, made suggestions for upgrading the baseball diamonds. He mentioned that the Little League will be able to help with the expenses for work to be done on the ballfields in Peterson Park. It was agreed that the improvements should be started right away in Peterson Park and Lions Park and continue at McCowin Park as funds are available. Councilman Quigley indicated that he would arrange for some Boy Scouts to help with this project. In response to an inquiry from Jim Southwick about plans for the Fire Department, it was pointed out that a decision about joining the Fire District has not been made yet and that information has been requested on fire truck prices and building a fire station. Mr. Southwick noted that he would be able to get assistance from a qualified fire pro- tection engineer to review bids, etc., if desired. . Walter and Debra Clapp of 2210 Dove Drive appeared to ask if the feeling of the City Council indicated any strong opposition to their request for a variance to build a garage on the street side of a corner lot with less than 30 feet of setback, so they would know April 5, 1984 260 whether or not to go ahead with the public hearing which is scheduled for the next meeting. Councilman Quigley noted that he had looked at the property and could see no problem, but the other Council members were not prepared to make any comments. As a resident on Falcon Drive, Ray James reported that there have been numerous cars parked on the street all winter in violation of the City parking regulations. He- pointed out that the "no parking" law was established for safety reasons and the con- ditions still exist, so there is a need for more enforcement for the safety of the children. Opinions expressed by Mr. James about the stop sign at the south end of Falcon Drive and the yield sign at Targhee Street and Avocet Drive were discussed. Ordinance No. 196, having the following title, was introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF ZONING OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED I HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AMMON; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. Councilwoman Dille moved that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the Ordinance on three different days, that the first and second readings be waived, and that Ordinance No. 196 be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was Dille yes, Monson yes, Quigley yes; motion carried. Ordinance No. 196 was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Quigley and seconded by Councilman Monson that Ordinance No. 196 be adopted as read; voting was Quigley yes, Monson yes, Dille yes; motion carried and Ordinance No. 196 adopted as an Ordinance of the City of Ammon. The following resolution, as prepared by the City Clerk, was presented for considera- tion: RESOLUTION NO. 84-1 WHEREAS the following semi-permanent records of the City of Ammon have been retained for five years or longer: Receipt books, claims, bank statements, and check stubs for 1973 and 1974 AND WHEREAS the Idaho Code (Section 50-904) provides that semi- permanent records may be destroyed after a retention of five years; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given to destroy such records by the most satisfactory means available. A motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilman Monson and seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was f.10nson yes, Dille yes, Quigley yes; motion carried. I The annual City Clean Up time was discussed, and it was decided that extra yard and housecleaning trash should be collected on the Saturdays of April 14, April 28, May 12. . In response to information reviewed by Mayor Swensen, Councilwoman Dille moved to authorize the Mayor to work with the City Attorney to send a letter to Idaho's Con- gressional delegation and Bonneville Power Administration stating the opposition of the City to action by BPA to change the formula being used in the power exchange with Utah Power & Light Company, and expressing support for UP&L in efforts to overturn the decision. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Swensen explained that BPA has proposed a re-structuring of this system as of July 1 which would increase the rate of power so that residents of Ammon, as customers of UP&L, would face a 24 percent increase in rates. With reference to the monthly Fire Department report, Councilwoman Dille commented that there has been more than the usual number of chimney fires recently, and residents should be warned about this and encouraged to get their chimneys cleaned. Councilman Quigley made a recommendation about putting steel siding on the shelter at McCowin Park, and he agreed to check on a price and the availability of funds. The possibility of getting an aerial map of Ammon at the same time as one is prepared for the City of Idaho Falls was brought up by Engineer Benton, and a plan to have sewer manholes and watermain valves circled with white paint so their locations will appear on the map was discussed. According to Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, the City will be able to get gravel from the contractor that will be crushing for the City of Idaho Falls in the near future. Mayor Swensen informed the Council members that the County plan to change street names. I that are duplicated in the cities and county was withdrawn because of comments received from the public, and a decision has been made to use numbers on the main county roads. The Mayor mentioned that the State Legislature passed a law providing for cities to receive additional revenue from the State sales tax. He also referred to plans that are being considered to improve the employee safety program. The City Clerk presented claims to pay totaling $26,991.01 and related expenses in the amount of $5,944.14, all of which were A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Monson and seconded voting was all in favor; the meeting was djourned at 9:30 P.M. Jt.~ vouchers for payroll and approved. by Councilwoman Dille; AmST, ~7LTr CITY CLERK ~