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Council Minutes 03/16/1977 I o 00 I:"- c:o U:.J ~ March 2, 1~9l is still pending. He reported that he has been trying to locate equip- ment that can be rented to clean out the water storage tank, and that he has not been able to get any information on emergency lighting for the Well #6 pumphouse. Old Business - Councilman Anderson suggested that consideration be given to a.proposal that the City enter into an arrangement in which the School.District would mow the lawns on the two parts of McCowin Park for credit on the school water bill, which would mean that pro- bably a small lawn mower would be adequate to take care of the other park areas. Councilman Swensen reported that the part needed to com- plete the repair of the damaged dump truck has still not been received. New Business - A request by Councilman Swensen that the Council make a recommendation on whether the City Clerk's office should use the services of the Credit Bureau to collect on amounts still due the City by people who have moved was taken under advisement. The Council also agreed to think about a suggestion from the Maintenance Department that radios be installed in the City vehicles so that the employees can make contact with the City office in case of fire calls, etc. Council members indicated approval of the proposed budget for the 1977 9-month fiscal year. Claims were approved for payment. Councilman Lee moved to adjourn at 10:50 P.M., seconded by Councilman Anderson. ~V~~~~"-1 v t/CIifCLERK ~/- ,.:7 'u. ,/ .,' /."-/'-1.'" ./ MAYOR Ii I. ~ 1'1 /i ///t/l1Jt /1 / ~ CITY OF AMMON March 16, 1977 II Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Francis Lee Asst. Attorney Douglas Nelson Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Maint. Supv. LaVern E. Williams Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Others present during the meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Johnson and Traffic Saf~ty Commission members Ronald Speirs, Marcene Pierson, and Kent Stewart. I ~ The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Mayor Wehmann, and the invocation was offered by Councilwoman Dille. The minutes of the February 16, 1977, and the March 2, 1977, meetings were approved as prepared. In accordandance with notice which was given in the newspaper (The Post- Register), the meeting was opened as a public hearing on the Revenue Sharing Budget for the 1977 9-month fiscal year. Mayor Wehmann re- viewed the figures as follows: ESTIMATED RECEIPTS Fund Balance (as of 1/1/77) Revenue Sharing Funds Anti-recession Funds $18,891.51 14,329.00 579.49 TOTAL $34,800.00 ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES Public Safety Street Equipment Signs Road to New Building $7,500.00 500.00 2.950.00 $10,950.00 J 252 March 16, 1977 Health Well #5 Fence 6,000.00 6,000.00 Recreation Lawn Mower Payment Other 3,500.00 500.00 Library Financial Administration Multi-purpose Economic Development Land Acquisition Water Pipe Acquisition 4,000.00 2,000.00 1,300.00 550.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 10,000.00 I TOTAL $ 34,800 . 00 It was noted that there were no interested citizens present to oppose or concur in this proposed budget. Councilman Swensen moved that the hearing be closed and that the Revenue Sharing Budget for fiscal year 1977 be accepted as advertised and documented in the minutes. The motion was seconded by C9uncilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor - Confirmation of appointments on the Planning and Zoning Com- -mission as follows: Re-appointments--Beth Lords, 3 years; Harvey Crandall, 3 years; Elaine McGary, 3 years; new appointments--Sidney Stephenson, 2 years, and Leo Tong, 2 years (both to complete unex- pired terms). Councilman Swensen moved to accept the Mayor's appoint- ments on the Planning and Zoning Commission as listed. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried. In connection with the action to intervene against the rate increase being requested by Utah Power & Light Company, Mayor Wehmann read a letter from the Mayor of Lava Hot Springs and noted that he has re- ceived letters from several other cities along with quite a few . signatures on petitions. He mentioned that a call from State Represen-I tative Linden Bateman indicated that the final hearing on the UP&L case is to be on June 7 in Rexburg, and that an endeavor is being made to make arrangements for this hearing to be in the evening. With refer- ence to a suggestion by a resident that some of the street lights on 17th Street be turned off to save power costs, Mayor Wehmann commented tha t he did not believe that. this can be done because of a con tract with UP&L and federal regulations connected witb the funding for the 17th Street Improvement Project which requires that a certain amount of lighting be maintained there. Mayor Wehmann also stated that, at the hearing on Ma~ch 29, the power company will be asked to specify what rate increases are proposed for the next four years. The matter of insurance coverage for employee, Gordon Totten, was discussed to the effect that he does not need the medical insurance provided by the City because he is insured through his wife's employment, and the group dental insurance. which is available to City employees cannot be obtained for him unless all employees participate. In view of this, and also because Mr. Totten is taking care of much of the mechanical work on the City vehicles and he had one year of previous experience with the City, Mayor Wehmann suggested that the Council consider a salary increase for this employee. The Council members agreed that a change to Grade 5-1 on the salary schedule would be appropriate, and I Councilman Swensen moved that this recommendation be approved effective March 21, 1977, on the condition that Gordon Totten submit in writing a statement that he does not desire the City medical insurance since he has other insurance coverage available through the employment of his spouse. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Planning and Zoning - Councilwoman Dille reported that, as a result of the Public Hearing held by the Planning and Zoning Commission the pre- vious evening on March 15;, that committee is not ready to make a recom- mendation on the City' of Ammon Impact Area until another meeting is held with the City of' Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission. She I <:> 00 ~ ~ U;.;J ~ I I 253 March 16, 1977 noted that Idaho Falls Planning Commission members Frank Just and Marion Orme were present at the hearing along with Attorney Kent Foster representing Odell Hammer who owns property at the corner of 17th Street and Church Farm Road, an area which is being proposed to be in the Ammon Impact Area. Regarding the Public Hearing on the zone change requested by Robert Nixon and Cornwall Associates on two parcels of land along Sand Creek in the Eastgate area, Councilwoman Dille explained that approximately 26 property owners registered objection to the zone change from Rl to R3 on the east side of Sand Creek so the Planning and Zoning Co~mission recommended that this request be denied and suggested that the area be used as a City Park; however, there was no opposition to the proposal to change the zoning from RSC-l to R3 on the land west of Sand Creek between the Eastgate Shopping Center and the trailer court, so a recommendation to approve the request was made. Conse- quently, Councilwoman Dille moved that the City Council have a public hearing on this matter at 7:30 P.M. on April 6, 1977, the date of the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried.. A report by Councilwoman Dille in connection with a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a request for a zone chaIl'ge from Rl to R2 for property belonging to Boyd Thompson east of Rose Dale Lane and north of Sunnyside Road indicated that there was considerable opposition by the adjacent property owners so Mr. Thompson withdrew his request and no action is needed. It was announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a public hearing on the annexation and initial zoning of the Westwood Addition (property located at the southwest corner of 17th Street and Ammon Road) on Tuesday, March 29; also, that a preliminary plat for a subdivision to be known as Ammon 17th Street North was presented for consideration of the Commission so a public hearing for that proposal is to be scheculed. A copy of this new plat was dis- played for the information of the Mayor and Council, along with a preliminary plat for the development of the Russ Wallace property which is north of the present City Limits between 17th Street and 1st Street in Ammon's jurisdiction, with Engineer Benton pointing out that there has been an unofficial request for Ammon to annex this proposed development and that some people from the area to the east of this area were present at the Planning and Zoning Commission the previous evening. Parks and Recreation - It was mentioned that any "in-kind" work which is to be applied on the BOR matching funds for park development is not to be done until after the application is approved. Mayor Wehmann noted that he has been investigating the possibility of working out a system to get a solar assist for heating the swimming pool water. Payment plans for the new lawn mower, as mentioned in the previous meeting, were discussed, and Councilman Swensen moved to accept the proposal made by Boyd Martin Company to pay the amount of the insur- ance settlement check plus an additional $3500 this year and the balance of approximately $3500 next year in order to take advantage of not having to pay interest. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. City Clerk '- It was reported by the Clerk that there are claims to pay in the amount of $12,491.32 and a balance in the Gmeral Fund checking account of $17,727.21., It was noted that the claim from H-K Contractors in the amount of ~6,140 for street repairs, etc., made several months ago, which was included in the figure for claims to pay, must be checked by the City Engineer before payment will be approved. Regarding amounts due on delinquent accounts for residents who have moved out of the City, the Council members agreed that the City should start using the services of a collection agency. Police and Fire Department - Councilwoman Dille stated that a list of the equipment purchased for the Fire Department during 1976 has been compiled so that application can be made for a matching fund reimburse- ment. Traffic Safety Commission Chairman Ronald Speirs was given time to make a report with comments by Commission members Marcene Pierson and Kent Stewart. Copies of the minutes of the recent Traffic Safety Commission meeting were made available for the Mayor and Council members 254 March 16, 1977 to review in addition to hearing from Mr. Speirs regarding a recommenda- tion to temporarily lift the regulation for no parking on narrow streets while residents restore their lawns and put in cement parking pads on their yards if desired. The hazard of having cars parked on narrow streets was illustrated by Councilwoman Dille with a drawing and cut-outs of automobiles. In reponse to feelings expressed by Mayor Wehmann and after considerable discussion on the subject by those present, Councilman Lee moved to refer the matter back to the Traffic Safety Commission for further study with professional advise to be obtained. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was Swensen, yes; Lee, yes; Anderson, no; Dille, no; Mayor Wehmann voted yes to break the tie; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann stated that he stands ready to help the Traffic Safety Commission in what- ever way possible, and requested that the City Officials be given at least I 10 days to study any future recommendations by the Commission before being expected to make any final decisions. Councilwoman Dille moved to change the existing parking regulation resolution to read that the streets would be measured from back of curb to back of curb instead of using the face of curbs as a measuring point.. The motion died for lack of a second. Library - Approval was indicated to a request made by Councilwoman Dille that the back office rooms in the City Building be used to set up a library on a temporary basis to see if there will be any response. Public Works - The following resolution was presented for the considera- tion of the Council: RESOLUTION CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE CON- NECTION CHARGES FOR COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY IN INSTALLING AND CONNECTING SERVICE LINES FROM THE MAIN WATER LINE TO THE ADJOINING PROPERTY WHEREAS, the City of Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho, has passed an Ordinance (4-3-15) providing for the establishment by Resolution of service connection charges incurred by the City in installing and connecting service lines from the main water line to the adjoining property; and WHEREAS, the rates previously established by Resolution dated March 27, 1974, are rescinded effective upon the passage and approval of this Resolution. NOW THEREFORE, before such service is provided, the person making application shall pay to the City, a charge according to the following schedule: 3/4" diameter pipe 1" " " It" " " 2" " " Larger than 2" diameter pipe I $400.00 $425.00 $450.00 $475.00 Actual cost to City including meter where applicable Service connection charges for service outside the City limits shall be the charge for service per the above schedule plus 10% to cover administrative costs. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and due posting. PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED BY the Mayor this 16th day of March, 1977. Isl George Wehmann. Mayor I ATTEST: Isl Deon Heminqway City Clerk Councilman Lee moved to pass the foregoing resolution effective April 1, 1977; the motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Another resolution as follows as also presented for consideration of the Council: I o 00 l'-e ~ t:rJ ~ I I 255 March 16, 1977 RESOLUTION CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE (SEWER) CONNECTIION AND PLUMBING FEES. WHEREAS, the City of Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho has passed an Ordinance (8-4-13) providing for the establishment, by resolution, of sewer service connection and plumbing fees;and, WHEREAS, these f~es, previously established by resolution dated are rescinded effective upon passage of this resolution, NOW, THEREFORE, before any permit is issued for the installation or alteration of plumbing or sewers, or before any sewer connection permit is issued for the installation or alteration of plumbing or sewers, or before any sewer connection permit is issued, the person making the application shall pay to the City, a fee according to the following schedule: Single Family Dwelling, s~e'r conn~ction $300.00 Multiple Living Units sewer connection fees: Trailer Courts and Cabin Courts with separate single living units $300.00 plus $10.00 per living unit Motels, Apartment Houses, Duplexes, Condominia, and similar living units for each building $300.00 plus $10.00 per living unit Sewer Tap and Inspection Fee $ 4.50 Commereiai Build~ngs sewer connection $300.00 plus $3.00 per plumbing fixture $ 2.00 Plumbing_Permit Each plumbing fixture or trap (including drainage and water piping)$ 1.50 Each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps $ 1.50 Each water heater, except gas or electric fuel operated $ 1.50 Repair or alteration of drainage piping and/or vent piping $ 1.50 For each piece of water-treating equipmint and/or water piping installed without accompanying plumbing $ 3.00 For the connection of a house sewer to a private sewage ctisposal system $ 1.50 For each private sewage disposal system (septic tank and seepage pit or pits and/or drainfield) $ 4.50 For each cesspool, overf~ow seepage pit, drainfield extension or replacement, swimming pool or 256 March 16, 1977 house sewer manhole $ 3.00 For disconnecting, abandonment, alteration or repair of any house sewer or private sewage disposal system or part thereof $ 1.00 Lawn sprinklers without other plumbing $ 3.00 A separate sewer connection permit must be applied for and issued for each building or trailer court or cabin court using the sanitary sewer s1Stem of Ammon, and, except as otherwise provided herein, the I connection fee above stipulated must be paid in each case that a plumbing permit is required. Once the required sewer connection fee has been paid for any building connected to the City sanitary sewer system, no further .connection fee shall be charged for any building constructed, or reconstructed at the same place, or so near the same place that no substantial extension of the orginal side sewer is necessary to serve it. In all cases where a connection permit has been issued the connection fee is deemed to have been paid; in all other cases, proof of payment of the fee shall be furnished by the applicant, and in the absence of such proof a connection fee shall be charged This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and due polting. Councilman Lee moved to pass the foregoing resolution effective April 1, 1977; the motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Bonneville Council of Governments- Councilman Swensen pointed out that an appointm~nt needs to be made to have the City of Idaho Falls proposed water study presented to the City of Ammon. He mentioned that there was concern expressGd about wells tha~ are being drilled to pump water into the river I' to send on other areas. Attorney- Regarding the 0: R. Birch street dedication problem, Attorney Nelson explained that the Birch's attorney has indicated that agreement can liklY be reached on the situation if the City will accept a proposal that the 80x50 foot area which 'is needed for ingress and egress on the Birch's property be in the form of an easement, with the first 40 feet being a permanent easement to be graveled for a turn-around and the second 40 feet being a temporary easement so that the location of this portion can be changed if necessary in the future when and if further development takes place there. He pointed out that this would eliminate the necessity of having to go through a formal abandonment procedure at some time and will give the City the right to use the easement without being responsible for maintenance and liability. General approval on this matter was given by the Council members during the meeting, with formal approval being obtained by telephone later in the week after the Birches had agreed to the arrangement, with the voting being Swensen, yes; Dille, yes; Lee, yes; Anderson, not contacted. It was noted that with this agreement having been made, the Birches will be allowed to extend the water main from the west end of Wanda Street and have a water service connection put in for their home, with the City Engineer to approve the plans and location, and the installation to be at the Birch's expense. Enaineer- There was no report since Engineer Robert Butler was out of town. I Fiscal Operations- Councilman Swensen reported that he had checked with the Health Department and learned that no septic tank permit has been issued to O. R. Birch at this time. He informed the Council and Mayor that he had submitted an application for CETA Title VI funds for three laborers to clean ditches and take care of a general clean up of the parks with the program, if approved, to be budgeted over a one-year period. In response to an inq;liry by Councilwoman Dille, it was determined that there are funds in the budget to get a number of copies of the zoning ordinance printed. I o 00 f:-... CO tJ;.:J u.:J I I March 16, 1977 251: Old Business- Councilwoman Dille distributed ..copies,of a library study for all to review. New Business- Councilman Swensen reported that he had called Senator Dick Egbert to ask his support against Senate Bill No. 1234 which would prohibit lobbying by the AIC on city-related legislation. Mayor Wehmann stated that he may try to set up a public meeting on the Utah Power & Light Company rate increase at the Ammon School Auditorium. It was mentioned that special summer watering regulations need to be discussed as soon as possible. Notice was given that the 'Budget Hearing is scheduled at 7:30 P.M. next Wednesday, March 23, 1977. Claims were approved for payment. Councilman Lee moved to ad;ourn at 11:45 P.M. ~m v J( 4-(/l/( ../ /143~'i'"Z MAYOR t,..-. ~~~~<?<~ j/ C, . CLERK ~ CITY OF AMMON March 23, 1977 Minutes of a SPECIAL MEETING of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Francis bee Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Marvin J. Anderson The meeting was opened as a Public Hearing on the budqet for fiscal year 1977. Mayor Wehmann pointed out that, in accor- dance with Federal regulations, a special hearing on the budgeting of Revenue Sharing funds was held on March 16, and the proposed expenditures of the receipts from Revenue Sharing are included in the total budget as documented in the minutes of that hearing. The budget figures as advertised were reviewed. ~eference was made to a letter from the Bonneville County Engineer's Off'ice listing certain costs on the 17th Street Improvement Project on which there is an amount due from the City of Ammon of $28,727.87, with comment being made by Mayor Wehmann that it may be necessary to notify the County that only part of this can be paid this year. There being no changes proposed in the budget and no interested citizens present to protest or make comment, Mayor Wehmann declared the Budget Hearing closed, and opened a special meeting of the Mayor and City Council for the purpose of approving the budget and passing Appropriation Ordinance No. 145. Councilman Lee moved to waive the three separate readings of Ordinance No. 145, known as the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 1977 (January 1 Through September 30, 1977) and to place it on the third and final read+ ing. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Ordinance No. 145 was read in full by Mayor Wehmann~ and it was noted that the Notice of Public Hearing on the Budget was published in the newspaper on March 21 and March 28, 1977. Councilman Lee moved to adopt Ordinance No. 145 kn0Wll as the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 1977. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in,favor; motion carried. Relating to other business, Councilwoman Dille was asked to make arrangements to get the Law Enforcement Contract for this year signed. Councilwoman Dille moved meeting was adjourned at Councilman Lee; the to adjourn; seconded by 7:55 P.M.~ ,~^ . /~'l"7' -,r~ ...\ ,. 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