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Council Minutes 06/16/1976 I o XJ t-- ~ ~ ~ I I ------199 CITY OF AMMON June 16, 1976 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P. M. by Mayor George the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Francis Lee Councilwoman Carol A. Dille We hmann with Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Maint. Supervisor LaVern E. Williams The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Swensen offered the invocation. The minutes of the meeting of June 2, 1976, were approved as written. As the first item of business, the Mayor and Council took note of the many long and hard hours contributed by residents during the flood threat which resulted from the breaking of the Teton Dam on June 5, and Mayor Wehmann proposed to express thanks to the Ammon people in the next newsletter. After Mayor Wehmann and the Council members ,had presented recommendations for use of Revenue Sharing funds to be entered on the Planned Use Report, Councilman Swensen moved to approve the apportionment schedule of the 7th Entitlement Period of Revenue Sharing as follows: Public Safety - $1,500; Recreation - $4,000; Librar.ies - $2, 000; Financial Administration - $1, 300; Multipurpose and General Government - $269; Total $9, 069. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor - According to Mayor Wehmann, there will be a number of young fellows working for the City during the summer under the CETA program, so the Council members were asked to submit request for work to be done to the Mayor in order to coordinate the work assignments. With reference to the Ammon Day celebration coming up in August, Mayor Wehmann indicated that he had a suggestion for a Co-Chairman whom he would contact, and it was noted that Councilwoman Dille had received assurance from Paul Bunnell that he would serve as Co-Chairman in charge of the midway activities. Parks and Recreation - Councilman Anderson reported that the dandelions in tthe parks were sprayed by the County, and a billing for this should be coming. He mentioned that the covers for the tennis court nets and the playground equipment for Lions Park have been delivered and are ready for installation. Regarding the tennis court lights, Councilman Anderson noted that the shields have been removed but the guarantee has not been checked on yet. He recommended that a backstop for a baseball field be put in the southwest corner of the present McCowin Park and a soccer field be laid out on the east side of the park, and Engineer Benton was asked to have stakes laid out for these projects. Sprinkling problems for the new lawn in the new north part of McCowin Park were discussed. City Clerk - A report on delinquent accounts indicated an amount of $1, 256. 50 outstanding on 27 accounts, in addition to $1, 698. 50 due from the owner of the Eastgate Mobile Village. It was pointed out that a letter was sent to the trailer- court owner, but nO reply has been received, so Attorney Anderson was asked to write a follow-up letter on this matter. With reference to delinquencies, the Council agreed that those who owe more than $50 must pay a minimum of 50% of the bill to avoid a shut-off. The treasurer I s report showed a balance of $14, 986.79 in the General Fund checking account and claims to pay in the amount of $7, 2.33. 39. so there are surplus funds to be invested in a Time Certificate of Deposit. Police' and Fire Department - Regarding false arrest insurance, Councilwoman Dille mentioned that County Commissioner Dettrick had suggested that the State Deputy Attorney General be contacted about Ammon getting on the policy which 2fJO Bonneville County has, and Attorney Anderson agreed to write a lettel;" on this. Councilwoman Dille announced that new parking tickets with envelopes have been printed to be used for parking violations. The law enforcement reports for May were reviewed' as follows: Animal Control - 42 hours, 237 miles, 15 com- plaints received and completed, 19 citations issued, 8 dogs and 2 cats im- pounded by the officer,and 1 dog and 3 cats: taken in by the public; Patrolling and Investigation - 416.5 hours. With reference to complaints about littering, it was the feeling of the Council that these should be directed to Council- woman Dille to be checked out, then the Sheriff Departmel1t should be requested to deliver tickets to the' offenders. In the matter of livestock animals at the residence of Louis Simcask on Rawson Street, as discussed in the last meeting, Councilwoman Dille advised that only the horses remain at this time, and I that it is intended that all properties on the block should be measured and all owners will be required to conform to the zoning ordinance. The City IS fire rating was mentioned, and it was recommended that Engineer Benton write to Karl Goble of the State Fire Rating Bureau and request that a new survey for rating purposes be made. Public Works - Councilman Lee reported that a letter of acceptance of bid for a new garbage truck has been sent to Starline Equipment Co. He noted that the sewer lines have now been completed on the two properties belonging to Fred Blair, 1900 Curlew Dr. and 2045 Dove Dr., that the work is u~der way at McKenzie's, 3375 Rich Lane, and that the Attorney has prepared the papers to cite Louis Simcask into court for failure to install his sewer in violation of City Ordinance. Engineer Benton presented cost figures for a fence for the new Well #6 area and was instructed to: follow through and get a firm bid after checking with a Salt Lake company as suggested by Mayor Wehmann. Relative to garbage collection, Councilman Lee informed the Council members and Mayor that courtesy tickets have been printed which are to be issued to all property owners who are in violation of the regulations starting next week. Other matters discussed were getting tree stumps removed along Ammon Road and the street repair work for the French drain at Geneva Drive and Vaughn Street. City Attorney - Attorney Anderson reported that the requested letter of appreciation to Intermountain Gas Company has been sent, and the wording has been prepared for a notice regarding easements for residents who obtain building permits for accessory buildings in easement areas. He mentioned that the information. on the sewer hookup fee is still being evaluated at the City Engineer's office~ I City Engineer - Engineer Benton stated that nearly all of the records in Larry Perkins office in Rexburg were lost in the Teton Dam flood, but.fortun- ately, the "As Built Drawings" of the Ammon Sewer had been brought to Idaho Falls a few days previously_ A copy of these drawings and a tracing of the overall Ammon Sewer Map have been delivered to the office of the City of Idaho Falls Director of Public W ol'ks and a copy is now on file in the City of Ammon office. Mayor Wehmann listed items which Engineer Benton should call to the attention of H-K Contractors as pressing work to be done under the Sewer Project warranty as repairing the booster pump at Well #6, fixing the culvert at Ross Avenue and Sunnyside Road, and correcting the sewer pressure line problem on Rich Lane. According to Engineer Benton, Mel Calli representing the developer of the I proposed nursing home on 17th Street, has indicated that what was considered as final approval has been received, so action might be expected on this in the near future. Regarding the new street lights to be installed along 17th Street, Engineer Benton noted that it has been determined that 4 of the 22 lights will be located in the County so an adjustment in the billing should be made. Engineer Benton reported that the contractor expects to stay. pretty much on schedule on the 17th Street Project inasmuch as the company has other commitments. It was mentioned by Engineer Benton that Rance Bare of Ellsworth Engineers has mailed in a copy of the Annexation Agreement for the Holly Cove Addition with a request that the City finish processing approval of that sub-division. The status of this plat with the City was reviewed, and Engineer Benton agreed to do some research to determine if the plat should be resubmitted through the Planning and Zoning Commission due to the length of time that has elapsed since it was originally presented for considera- I Q ~ to- := ~ ;;.aQ I I 201 tion. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Wehmann, Engineer Benton explained that the inspection around the City to check on cement problems to be taken care of under the Sewer Project contractor warranty has been delayed due to Bob Butler being called to active duty with the National Guard because of the flood disaster. Regard- ing a ditch culvert problem at Molen Street and Meadow Lane, Engineer Benton was asked to make a recommendation for re-designing the bridge at that location. Fiscal Operations - With reference to changing the utility billing, Councilman Swensen informed the Mayor that a recommendation has not been finaled yet. Library - A proposal made by the Library Committee through Councilwoman Dille that the building in the Eastgate Shopping area which was formerly a car wash be used as a library facility was considered by the Council. It was the feeling that a school or City Building location should be checked out further before making a decision, and Councilwoman Dille was asked to make an appointment for a meeting with the School Board on this subject. Planning and Zoning - Councilwoman Dille reported that the June meeting was 'can- celled due to no business and the Chairman having been gone in the National Guard. In other matters of business, the Council disapproved a proposal by the Progressive Irrigation District to have the City make one payment to that company for all users of ditch water in the City, and agreed that the Mayor should get information ,about City Superintendents at the AIC Convention. Claims were approved for payment. Councilman Swensen moved to adjourn; adjourned at 9:55 P. M. seconded by Councilma Lee; meeting // ,~ "" Ii'" / ~,/!" ,-' ,/ /~ . /"', ,. '. /' /,;?, 0'-'/ ~/ C&.C/7'C, -) L t- h ( MAYOR ~~ ~<~ t/ CLERK CITY OF AMMON July 7, 1976 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P. M. by Mayor George the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Marvin J. Anderson (Councilman Francis Lee excused--working) Wehmann, with Clerk Deon Hemingway Asst. Engr. Robert Butler The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilwoman Dille; prayer was offered by Mayor Wehrnann. The minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1976, were approved as written. COMMITTEE REPOR TS: Mayor - With reference to commitments made at the last meeting, Mayor Wehmann noted the following:, Two women, Vilate George and Valerie Beardall, have con- sented to serve as 'co-chairmen for Ammon Day along with Paul Bunnell, and Chairman Gary Davidson will be invited to corne to the next meeting to report on plans for the celebration. In connection with Ammon Day, a letter has been sent to County Commissioner Detrick, with a copy to City of Idaho Falls Mayor Pedersen, in preparation for having a ribbon-cutting for 17th Street as part of the Ammon Day activities. Notice about a littering problem on the property of Dewey Miller, 3880 Ross Avenue, was not sent because the situation did not seem to warrant such action. Relative to other properties where it has been observed that yard clean -up is needed in keeping with the request to make the City more beautiful as a bicentennial project, it was suggested that the Council members make a survey and have courtesy tickets issed if necessary. The Progressive Irrigation District was notified by letter of the Council's decision regarding the assessment to ditch users in the City which was made at the last meeting. The cooperative agree~nt with the City of Idaho Falls for inspection of improvements in new subdivisions is still being worked on.