Council Minutes 12/18/1972 (2)
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December 18, 1972
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of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
ting was called to order at 7:40 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow, with the
g City Officials present;
eith C. Turnbow Engineer David Benton
an Russell N. Swensen Attorney Franklin Smith
an Marvin J. Anderson Clerk Deon Hemingway
an Lynn C. Richardson Maint. Supv. LaVern E. Williams
an Gerald B. Cheney arrived at 9:10 P. M.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Swensen. Minutes of the meeting of Dec. 4,
1972, re approved as typed.
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Regard ng the Sam Del 'iSll water situation which was discussed in the last meeting, it
was no d that the concerned parties have been notified of the decision that was made
ime, but further contact has not been made with the City in this matter.
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urnbow explained that the third reading of the Sewer Bond Ordinance has been
d until it has been reviewed by a bonding attorney in Seattle so that any needed
can be made before the final reading.
for setting a time limit on builders between the time a Building Permit is ob-
nd the starting of construction was mentioned, and it was determined that such
putting a six-month limitation on this was made by the City Council at the
of May 18, 1970.
nse to a previous inquiry by Mayor Turnbow, Attorney Smith advised that a
ot prevented from enforcing its zoning and building ordinances although some-
in violation of the ordinance unless it is a situation where the city has allowed
on to make a large expenditure erecting a building or for some other purpose
antial reliance on the city's previous position. However, the ordinance must
ced uniformly and should be applied to all persons in violation. In othe r words,
as a person has not made a substantial expenditure in reliance on the statement
official that he is authorized to make a non-conforming use of certain property,
is not prevented from later enforcing the ordinance.
eement which has been prepared by Att::>rney Anderson for contracting law en-
nt services between Bonneville County Sheriff's Department and the City of
was reviewed, and Councilman Swensen moved that the City of Ammon enter
e (1) year agreement with Bonneville County Sheriff's Department for law en-
nt protection for the year 1973 as per the agreement, and that the Mayor be
ed to sign said agreement. Seconded by Councilman Richardson; voting all
motion carried.
Smith reported that the City of Ammon has been awarded $48.85 from the
st suit brought by the State of Idaho and joined in by Ammon and other cities
ties against the asphalt companies. Mayor Turnbow commended Attorney
r his efforts in this matter.
Accor ng to Engineer Benton, designing work is proceeding on the proposed sewer
system with no other action being anticipated until HUD grant funds commital is
receiv d, which could be some time in January.
Mayor urnbow reported on water system problems which occurred during the recent
extrem ly cold weather, stating that three pumps had been out of operation for a few
ho rs e to electrical problems and lack of sufficient heat in the well houses. Also
th re ere several breaks in individual service lines which have all been repaired.
Af er scussion and upon the recommendation of Councilman Swensen, Maintenance
Superv sor LaVern Williams was authorized to purchase a more efficient metal de-
te tor 0 help in locating pipelines and shut-off valves for these emergencies.
Gounci man Richardson reviewed the proposed budget for the Bonneville Council of
Gover ents (BCOG) --copy attached- -and moved that the City of Ammon authorize
its CO representative to approve a budget to COG of not more than $1305.00 for the
r year of 1973; seconded by Councilman Swensen;voting all in favor;motion carried,
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