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Council Minutes 09/18/1974 18 motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting was all in favor; motion carried. The need for a park in this new subdivision area was discussed, and it was suggested that the owner of the. property along Sand Creek be approached about land for this purpose. Approval was given by the Council on binders to be used for the Municipal Code book when the printing is finished. A Matters pertaining to the street repair under the water and sewer project were discus- sed, and it was felt that the City could manage the financing to replace all the paving in the Hillsdale and Hillview Additions by using some of the funds being held for the widening of 17th Street (which will not be done this year after all) and issuing varrants for.the remainger of the charge for getting the work done. Engineer Benton presented I an estimated cost of $60,000. and was authorized to get the accurate figures and neg- · otiate with Hartwell Excavating Company. The feeling of the Council on this was ex- pressed in a motion made by Councilman Anderson to go ahead on the basis of the figures presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting .was all in favo-r;. motion carried. The Council. declared the .1970 Plymouth police car as surplus, and requested the City Attorney to advertise for bids for its sale. In other items mentioned, Councilman Swensen reported that crosswalks are to be painted when the roads are cleaned up, and some streets where the contractor paving has been done need to have the radius filled in. Mayor Turnbow noted that extensions of ditch culverts have been put in on Ammon Road at Rawson Street and Molen Street, and it was suggested that this should be done also on Central Avenue at those two street interesections. Also, according to the Mayor and Councilmen, several complaint have been received about the dances at the tennis courts cGmceming the''volume of the mnsic, the damage to the cotlrts, etc., and it was decided that a further look at the situation will have to be made before the outdoor dancing season next year. Engineer Benton indicated that the plans are made to eliminate the drainage problem at Samuel Street and Dal Avenue so that the work will be under the Project. He re...; I ported that the testing of the sewer lines has had to be more extensive than the con- tractor ha.d originally intended, but is almost completed, and all of the sewer main lines should be laid by the end of the week. The new motor is now being installed in the Jennie Jean Well No.5, and the building of the storage tank is corning along welL. Mayor TurnboW' mentioned that the City is putting in shu,t-off valves on some water - -service lines where there !were noaepreviously so that the City will have control for bill collecting purposes, etc. He also requested suggestions from the Councilmen for someone who would be eligible for training under a manpower program, preferably a person who is mechanically inclined. Councilman Swensen moved that the meeting adjourn at 12:25 A. M.; seconded by: Councilman Cheney. Claims were approved for paYm~ent. . . --~~ ~7 M YOR kkr-r.- Cr;ERK CITY OF AMMON September 18,1974 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: I The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow, with the following City Officials present: Mayor KeithC. Turnbow Councilman Russell N.' Swensen Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Councilman Brent Hirschi Councilman Marvin J. Anderson arrived at 8: 30 P. M. Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Others present during the meeting were Phillip Choate, William Quapp, Larry Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Nelson. I o 00 ~ ~ CI.J t:1J I I 7,9 Pr~yer, was offered by Ccmncilman Cheney. The minutes of therneetingsof August 21 and 22, 1974, and September 4, 1974, were approved as typed. The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) was explained by Phillip Choate, Regional Manpower Coordinator from the Association of Idaho Cities. He noted that the funds under this program as enacted by the Federal government are available until June 30, 1975, to help public employers get new employees trained ~, . , or the hiring of additional personnel is planned for which funds are not now budgeted. Some of the regulati~ns were reviewed s.uc~ as tJ:le requirement for a ]?erson to have been u~employed for' 30 days previously to qualify, and the terms. of the agreement which must be sighed in order for the City to participate were read. It was pointed out that the agreement does not obligate, the City and that the City retains the right to hire and fire under the program. After the Council and Mayor had considered the matter, Councilman Hirschi moved that the Memorandum of Agreement be signed for participation ~n Title II of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). The motion was seconded by Councilma~ Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. , , Engineer Benton reported that one bid was received for the bid opening at 4 P. M. on August 30, 1974, for the sewer service line work under ;L. 1. D. #5. Councilman Swensen moved that the City accept the bid of Hartwell Excavation Company on Local Improvement District No. 5 in the amount of $26,190; 00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting was all in favor; motion carried. According to Councilman Swensen, the Committee appointed to study and make a recommendation on "W:Bter rates for outside the city limits mt1.t th~,'previous evening, Sept... 17, 1974. The members of the Committee were William Quapp and James Southwick from outside the City, and George Wehmann, Elaine McGary, and Blaine Godfrey from inside the City, with David Benton, Engineer, as advisor. Council- man Swensen stated that the Committee members had all agreed on a formula for determining the amount to be charged for water services outside the City, and called upon William Quapp to make a report. He pres,ented the formula which had been arrived at based upon the cost of capital improvements and operationg costs of the water system, and asked that time be allowed to get the information into something li~e legal terms before action is taken. There was some discussion about waiting to put the additional charge in~o effect until the water system improvements are completed and the City has to start making payments on them. Mayor Turnbow indicated that this suggestion could be considered, but a decision would have to be made in time to get the revenue and expenditures involved worked into the budget. Councilman Swensen moved that the Council reconsider the motion made on August 22, 1974, in regards to the setting of the water rates for residents outside the city limits and that the report of the special committee be reviewed at the next CounciL Meeting on October 2, 1974, at which time the Council will act on their recommendation; and that the resolution made on July 23, 1974, will be tabled until that time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Turnbow reviewed the past actions of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Hollycove Park Addition. He explained that he had been advised by the representative of the Farmers Home Administration that financing for homes in this area would not be approved due to a regulation of that agency which requires more than one street entrance for subdivisions which are platted for more than 20 homes. The dev~loper (D. Arland Rassmessen) and his engineering firm (Ellsworth Engineers) have also been in contact with the Mayor and told that the City could give approval again if the street change is made and the plans are acceptable to the FHA. A report on the water and sewer project was given by Mayor Turnbow: The main sewer line should be completed this week; the go-ahead has peen given on all planned waterlines; the new pump is in operation on Well #5 and water was put into the system from there this morning which holds the pressure up to 70 pounds but was turned off after about three hours until the tank is checked for how much sand is being pumped; the pump for Well #6 is in place and work is going well on the building. Councilman Cheney moved that Engineer Benton and Attorney Anderson be authorized to advertise for bids for the work to be done under Local Improvement District #6 on Ross Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting was all in favor; motion carried. ,. J '80 After the Council had discussed a suggestion made by Mayor Turnbow as requested by Fire Chief Marvin McGary, Councilman Cheney moved that the 1940 Ford Fire Truck (which has not been used for some tim..e) be declared as surplus and that the City Attorney be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. .. 5 All council members were encouraged by Mayor Turnbow to attend the AIC District Meetings in Rexburg on October 11, 1974, at 2 to 5 P. M. at the Valley Bank Building and from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. at Walkers Cafe. The Magistrate Court System and proposed legi"slation will be discussed at these meetings. Mayor Turnbow asked that Councilman Swensen write a letter of thanks to those who served on the special committee for water'rates. I Councilman Swensen announced that terms of two members on the Traffic Safety Commission expired this month. He indicated that Mrs. Yolande Waid would be asked to accept re-appointment, and a replacement would be needed for Douglas Smith, for which several names were suggested. It was mentioned that" the Sheriff's Office is making a survey of where traffic signs which were 'removed during the water and sewer construction have not been replaced. Regarding the Recreation Department, Councilman Cheney reported that new uniform shirts for the basketball program are needed, and that he will be working on getting coaches and the gymnasium lined up. Cou.."lcilman Hirschi noted that there is a travel trailer sitting in the lot at the Servi- suit Water Conditioning Company on 17th Street which is being lived in and should be checked on. According to Engineer Benton, some hand excavation work will have to be done for the sewe'r at the swimming pool, and he was requested to go ahead and get it done in the most economical way. Concern was expressed by GoulllCilman Swensen that the citizens may voice some I objection to the increase in tax levy which was published in the newspaper today, . showing a jump from 13.10 mills for last year to 23.64 mills. It was noted that explanation can be made that the additional revenue was needed for street improve- ments' and the levy can go back down next year. Councilman Cheney moved that the meeting adjourn at 11:05 P. M. a'pproved for payment. Claims were ~~. CLERK ; J ~~rV~ AYOR CITY OF AMMON Octobe-r 2, 1974 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 the following City Officials present: Mayor Keith C. Turnbow" Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Councilman: Brent Hirschi Councilman Marvin J. Anderson P. M. by Mayor 'Keith C. Turnbovv,' with Clerk Deon Hemingway Asst. Attorney Franklin Smith Engineer David E. Benton I Prayer was offered by Councilrrian Swenson. Minutes of the meeting of September 18, 1974, were approved as typed. It was noted that the following notice has been published as a result of the' described vehicle being declared surplus at the Council Meeting of September 4, 1974: "NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 2, 1974, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P. M., the City of Ammon will sell as surplus property to the highest bidder, for cash, a 1970 Plymouth Fury 4-door sedan, V.!. N. PK41LOD-175, 949. Persons interested in purchasing said property must submit their bid in writing to the City Clerk, Ammon L-______