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Council Minutes 07/03/1985 "'!I! July), 1985 298 CITY OF AMMON July), 1985 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:)0 P.M. by Mayor Russell N. Swensen with the following City Officials present: Mayor Russell N. Swensen Councilman Robert D. Williamson Councilman Merle J. Quigley Councilman Thayle D. Monson Absent: Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Deputy City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Engineer David E. Benton The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Mayor Swensen and the invocation was given by Councilman Williamson. The minutes of the meetings on March 21 and I April 4, 1985, were approved as prepared with a motion by Councilman Quigley seconded by Councilman Monson and voting all in favor. An application for a license for the public display of fireworks filed by Merle J. Quigley of 2905 Western Avenue was considered, and Councilman Quigley explained the plans of his family to follow the customs of China in their Christmas celebration this year, including fireworks on Christmas Eve, and his need to get the license now in order to purchase the fireworks. Councilman Monson moved to approve the license for public display of fireworks for Merle Quigley at 2905 Western Avenue on December 24, 1985, subject to his furnishing the names and addresses of the wholesaler and dis- tributor as required on the application and obtaining the approval of his neighbors within 150 feet. The motion was seconded by Councilman Williamson; voting was Monson yes, Williamson yes, Quigley abstain, Mayor Swensen yes; motion carried. Councilman Williamson reported that the fire truck, which the City Council acted upon for purchase at the June 6 meeting, developed mechanical problems while enroute for delivery, so a different truck which is three years newer was bought and is now in the City's possession. It was moved by Councilman Quigley and seconded by Councilman Monson that the original motion be amended to read "1969 International Harvester" instead of "1966 GMC" fire truck; voting was all in favor; motion carried. According to Council- man Williamson, the terms of purchase included a )O-day guarantee, re-upholstering of seats, sanding off of emblems, and repainting of the doors. Reports by City Council members included matters concerning a change of management for the swimming pool, progesss on the bleachers which are being built for the ball diamonds, ideas for a logo for the City, a letter to the Idaho Falls Mayor regarding I the possibility of an agreement on fire protection backup, and a request for informa- tion from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about reinstating or filing another permit application for hydro-electric development at Ririe Dam. Engineer Benton mentioned that figures are being worked up to see if there would be any savings from changing the pump at Well No.7 and calculating the cost for overlay repairs on Molen Street between Romrell Lane and Central Avenue. The Public Works Director expressed concern about the amount of water that is being used during the hot weather and the high cost of power for pumping the water. He suggested that consideration be given to installing meters and putting a small pump at Well No.4 so that water from that well can be used for sprinkling Peterson Park to relieve the low-pressure problem in that area. As an update on the McQuillen building permit appeal, Mayor Swensen reported that the court order was signed on June 5 but was not entered until June 10. Claims to pay were approved in the amount of $8,795.59, and disbursements for payroll and related expenses since the previous meeting totaling $1),678.61 were also approved. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Williamson and seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned. ATrEST, ~ ~n ~ CITY CLERK Minutes recorded by Deputy Clty erk Aleen C. Jensen II. I