09172009CouncilMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AMENDED
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 – 7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bruce Ard at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Powell
Prayer – Councilmember Thompson
MINUTES:
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business License
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2009-010 – Ammon Lighting District #1 – Hawks Landing PUD, Division #1*
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Resolution of Confirmation 2009-020 – Ammon Lighting District #1 – Hawks Landing PUD*
2.Ordinance 482 and Summary – Ammon Lighting District #1– Hawks Landing PUD*
3.Annexation – Dennis Kiser – Annexation w/RE Initial Zoning*
4.Policy 63-001-1 – Revision Automated Garbage Residential Service Policy and Procedures (Lance/Leslie)*
5.Resolution 2009-021 Automated Garbage Residential Service Policy and Procedures (Lance/Leslie)*
6.Resolution 2009-022 Amendment to Park/Pool and Council Chamber Fees (Exempting Non-profits from the Council Chamber
Fee)*
7.Well 11 Redesign Costs - Harper Leavitt (Lance)*
8.Well 9 Booster Station – Notice to Proceed (Keller Assoc/Lance)*
9. Sunnyside Chip Seal Project (Kirkham)*
10.Appointment of New P&Z Members – Robert Taylor and Kurt Rowland (Mayor/Ron)*
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Eastern Interceptor Line Bids (Lance)*
2.Joint Session w/County Commissioners - October 6, 2009 at 3PM.
3.Itinerant/Mobile Food/Door to Door Revision (Leslie)*
4.Misc.
MINUTES
City Officials Present:
Mayor Bruce Ard
Councilmember Dana Kirkham
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Randy Waite
Councilmember Brian Powell
City Clerk Leslie Folsom
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Engineer Lance Bates
City Treasurer Jennifer Belfield
City Officials Absent:
Councilmember Lee Bean
City Attorney Scott Hall
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Mayor Ard opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the City Office Building located at 2135 South
Ammon Road. The Powell Boy Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilmember Thompson offered the
prayer.
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Councilmember Kirkham motioned to accept the amended agenda for September 17 Action Item #9,
since it had just been brought to Council’s attention and the construction needed to be completed in a timely manner.
Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes,
Councilmember Waite – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
MINUTES:
None
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
BUSINESS LICENSE CONSENT AGENDA
Thursday September 17, 2009
License applications, carrying the required documents, pending approval of the City Council:
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
1.NEWGENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
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A.Kid’s Dental – Dental Office – 3299 E. 17 Street
B.Hungry Bear Foods – Mobile Food Vendor – 5985 S. 45 E. Idaho Falls, ID.
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C.Robert K. Beck & Associates P.C. – Law Firm – 3456 E. 17 Street, Suite #215
2.RENEWALBUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
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A.Golden States Towers, LLC – Cell Tower & Antennas – 4381 S. 25 E.
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B.Golden State Towers, LLC – Cell Tower & Antennas – 2593 E. 14 N.
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C.Shoe Carnival, Inc. – Retail Sales – 3033 S. 25 E.
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D.B&L Properties, Inc. – Real Estate – 3456 E. 17 Street, Suite #285
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E.Parcel Express – Postal Service – 939 S. 25 E., Suite #105
F.KVO, Inc. – Construction – 3968 E. Sunnyside Rd. #6
G.Ideacom/ECSI – Sell, Service, Install Comm./Phone Equip. – 3550 Briar Creek Lane
H.Technology Associates (Verizon Wireless) – Cell Tower/Antenna – 2483 Eagle Drive
I.AT&T Mobility – Cell Tower/Antenna – 2483 Eagle Drive / Site 2
HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
1. RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A.A & B Productions – Entertainment – 1366 Ross
B.Powderhound Engraving – Engraving – 2690 S. Ammon Rd.
Business License: Councilmember Powell asked about the cell towers and the fee differences. Leslie
stated since the Council changed the resolution to make the cell tower owners responsible for both the tower and
antennas, everything has worked much smoother. Councilmember Kirkham motioned to accept the Business
License Consent Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Waite – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes.
The motion passed.
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A: Councilmember Powell asked Lance about the water fund, page 5, if
this completes payments to Sommer Construction for Well 11 and the tank. Lance stated he thinks there is still
some retainage left to pay on those contracts, but for the most part it will finish this month. Councilmember
Kirkham asked about the streets showing it only covers the manholes, but not the chip seal. Lance said the chip seal
is on sewer, which is not paid yet. Councilmember Kirkham motioned to accept Accounts Payable Exhibit – A, as
presented. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember
Powell – Yes, Councilmember Waite – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
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ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
Jennifer explained when Bonneville County gave the City the L2
information on property taxes; it was for the current and prior year. Our budget will now need to be reduced by
$109,782. She inquired if anyone has any ideas about how to handle this. Councilmember Kirkham said she has
talked to Councilmember Bean and they have some ideas which they will talk about with staff next week. Jennifer
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stated with the 30 of September check run the Council will have two sheets to approve - one through the 30 and
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another with items received after the 30.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2009-010 – Ammon Lighting District #1 – Hawks Landing PUD, Division #1*:
Ron explained to the public that the City Council determined with all new subdivisions, the street lighting will be
paid through a District rather than the City having to budget for the expenses. The assessment on this District is
$48.50 per year per lot. Councilmember Thompson inquired how the expenses are figured. Ron said it is based off
the PUC fees from Rocky Mountain who charges a flat rate per month including maintenance, which is a fixed price.
The only uncertainty is what the City office costs will be to maintain the District. Mayor Ard asked if there was any
public comment. There was not. Mayor Ard closed the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Joe Maughn, 3505 South Ross inquired
of the Council concerning the Ross sewer lift station. A few weeks ago they brought up the lack of communication
and they understood that the communication would be better. The City has started to make changes and he
understands the City has met with the State, but he has not been notified at all. He would like to understand why.
Councilmember Kirkham said the motion stated the City would connect the filter and everything to DEQ standards
and after this they would contact him. DEQ will come in and inspect the City’s work. Councilmember Kirkham
stated citizen input is not available at this time – it is in the DEQ’s laps.
Lance said he hopes to pour a concrete pad, raise the bio filter’s hooking up air gap and drain above
the bio filter and drain both of those out of the wet well. The vent itself has a secondary air gap and after the City
does all these things, he will meet with DEQ for approval, then he will contact Joe. Councilmember Kirkham said
that is what the Council thought also. Councilmember Kirkham gave Lance the latitude for the costs in the $5000
range. Lance stated he will call Joe after DEQ has looked at it. Councilmember Kirkham stated that if this doesn’t
work, then we will be going back to the chemical process.
Joe asked if the new sewer station line has been started. Mayor Ard said it is being brought to the
Regional Board next week. Joe asked about the blockage at the south end of Ross. Lance said when the line does
reach the point of connection to Woodland Hills; we will be switching over to a gravity line. Mayor Ard said the
first three miles are going to be started and they will be done in increments. They hoped to have the second stretch
of it to bid by the end of the year.
Joe asked if the sewer line would be blocked at the end of Ross, once the lift station has been taken off
and would all future sewers run to the south instead of down Ross. Mayor Ard said that is correct. Lance said the
line is deep enough that it could continue south to the end of Ross. Councilmember Kirkham said we need to
confirm this.
Rod Harris, 3585 Ross complimented Lance on how fast he has moved forward. He has visited with
Tom and Carlin with DEQ and discussed everything he has been told. They are in favor on this and behind him
100%. He feels that there are a few items that need to be looked at. He asked about the line from the curb to the
tank. Lance said he didn’t know. Rod said this line was heating hose. Councilmember Kirkham said she
appreciates his comments, but we are dealing with DEQ standards and they will advise the City. He asked about
protection around the drain line, so the kids can’t throw rocks in it. Lance said we have talked about protecting that
and keeping kids out of it, but it hasn’t been done yet. Joe asked about the freeze protection. Lance said the heat out
of the wet well will keep it from freezing up solid. If that doesn’t work, they can run heat tape to keep the lines from
freezing. Lance said he will do what DEQ authorizes him to do.
Preston Diehl, 3242 East Iona asked the Council about changing the rates on the sewer and if this was
done. Leslie said yes and we are going to make a manual adjustment to the billing. Preston asked about putting on a
second meter. Lance said we asked for a meter that is electronically capable, but we have to read it and we can’t
use the Knox box. Preston said to call the office and they will let you in for the meter readings at anytime.
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ACTION ITEMS:
1. Resolution of Confirmation 2009-020 – Ammon Lighting District #1 – Hawks Landing PUD*:
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve Resolution of Confirmation 2009-020 – Ammon Lighting District #1
– Hawks Landing PUD. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes,
Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Waite – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion
passed.
2. Ordinance 482 and Summary – Ammon Lighting District #1– Hawks Landing PUD*:
Councilmember Waite read
ORDINANCE 482 CITY OF AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 HAWKS LANDING PUD DIVISION #1
AN ORDINANCE DESCRIBING AND CREATING CITY OF AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - (HAWKS LANDING HAWKS
LANDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION NO. 1) IN THE CITY OF AMMON, STATE OF IDAHO: DESCRIBING THE
BOUNDARIES OF SAID LIGHTING DISTRICT; DESCRIBING THE PURPOSES OF SUCH LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR IMPOSING AND
COLLECTING FEES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A SECURITY LIGHTING SYSTEM IN THE LIGHTING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AS PROVIDED BY PRIVATE MAINTENANCE COMPANIES
OR THE LOCAL POWER COMPANY AS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND OPERATION OF SUCH SECURITY
LIGHTING SYSTEM TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER COMPANY PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 12, ADOPTED BY
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; PROVIDING THAT SUCH FEES AS
ASSESSED SHALL BE FOR THOSE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PROVIDED BY AD
VALOREM TAX REVENUES; PROVIDING THAT THE FEES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE REASONABLY RELATED TO BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL COST OF THE SERVICES BEING RENDERED;
PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES AGAINST EACH LOT AND PARCEL WITHIN THE LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR THE
PAYMENT OF SUCH COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
Councilmember Waite moved that the city dispense with the rule requiring the reading of
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings are waived and a summary of Ordinance 464 be
published. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Waite – Yes, Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Powell – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Waite read
ORDINANCE 482 CITY OF AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 HAWKS LANDING PUD
DIVISION #1 AN ORDINANCE DESCRIBING AND CREATING CITY OF AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - (HAWKS LANDING
HAWKS LANDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION NO. 1) IN THE CITY OF AMMON, STATE OF IDAHO:
DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID LIGHTING DISTRICT; DESCRIBING THE PURPOSES OF SUCH LIGHTING DISTRICT
FOR IMPOSING AND COLLECTING FEES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A SECURITY LIGHTING SYSTEM IN
THE LIGHTING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AS PROVIDED BY PRIVATE MAINTENANCE
COMPANIES OR THE LOCAL POWER COMPANY AS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND OPERATION OF
SUCH SECURITY LIGHTING SYSTEM TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER COMPANY PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE
12, ADOPTED BY THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; PROVIDING
THAT SUCH FEES AS ASSESSED SHALL BE FOR THOSE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE
PROVIDED BY AD VALOREM TAX REVENUES; PROVIDING THAT THE FEES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE REASONABLY RELATED TO BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL COST OF THE SERVICES
BEING RENDERED; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES AGAINST EACH LOT AND PARCEL WITHIN THE LIGHTING
DISTRICT FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
Councilmember Waite motioned to accept the adoption of
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Ordinance 482 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on this third and final reading and that the summary of
Ordinance 482 is published. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Waite – Yes,
Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Powell. The motion
passed.
3. Annexation – Dennis Kiser – Annexation w/RE Initial Zoning*:
Ron showed the Council where
Mr. Kiser’s property is on the map. Ron said at P&Z they discussed animal rights for this property and zoning it in
the RE Zone. Scott has told Ron he is confident that we are alright assigning this zone. P&Z recommended the RE
zoning. Ron has advised him of the frontage fees with the frontage fees coming into effect at time of platting. Mr.
Kiser is doing this for his retirement. Ron said they have a well and septic and would like to continue to use it, until
it fails. Dennis Kiser said he is concerned about the right-of-way and he doesn’t remember discussing it. Ron said
this was discussed at the first meeting and it would be 50 feet from the center of the road. Councilmember
Thompson said Crowley will someday be a five lane road and every property that comes in always has to give this.
Dennis requested that the Council negotiate for the right-of-way. Council stated they will not negotiate a price since
at annexation every property is required to do this. Ron said it would be inconsistent to negotiate for the right-of-
way. Council concurred but they want him to know exactly how much land will have to be donated to the City upon
annexation. The Council asked Ron to call him concerning the right-of-ways.
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Councilmember Kirkham tabled the annexation for the Dennis Kiser property. Councilmember Waite
seconded. Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Waite – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and
Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
4. Policy 63-001-1 – Revision Automated Garbage Residential Service Policy and Procedures
(Lance/Leslie)*:
Ron advised the Council that we added four feet of clearance space for dumpsters and the
City doesn’t charge if a container comes in clean, but we do if it comes in dirty.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to accept the policy 63-001-1 – Revision Automated Garbage
Residential Service Policy and Procedures. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Waite – Yes.
The motion passed.
5. Resolution 2009-021 Automated Garbage Residential Service Policy and Procedures (Lance/Leslie)*:
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to accept Resolution 2009-021 Automated Garbage Residential Service
Policy and Procedures. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes,
Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Waite – Yes. The motion
passed.
6. Resolution 2009-022 Amendment to Park/Pool and Council Chamber Fees (Exempting Non-profits
from the Council Chamber Fee)*:
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve Resolution 2009-022
Amendment to Park/Pool and Council Chamber Fees (Exempting Non-profits from the Council Chamber Fee).
Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes,
Councilmember Waite – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Kirkham inquired of Leslie how the fields are reserved for soccer. Leslie advised that we
haven’t been doing this except for tournaments. She will look into adding this as a fee to softball, baseball, and
soccer parks charges. Mayor Ard said there are multiple teams and so that everyone gets a chance there should be a
time limit to avoid any conflicts
7. Well 11 Redesign Costs - Harper Leavitt (Lance)*:
Lance advised the Council that this is for the
redesigning to get a better well with more water coming from the well. He recommends approval.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to accept Inv #11281 for $6,707.42 to pay the redesign costs for Well
11 to Harper Leavitt. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes,
Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Waite – Yes. The motion
passed.
Councilmember Powell asked where it will be paid out of. Lance said it is out of the water fund but it’s
uncertain if out of the bond. Councilmember Powell recommended taking it out of the water fund and not the bond,
since it is so small.
Jeff Freiberg, 356 W. Sunnyside gave an update to the Council on the water project. Tank #8 is
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coming along great. They are pouring the 2 wall section. A councilmember asked if the concrete was ok. Jeff
said it is a different mix than we used at Founders Point but it will work just fine. He will call DYK the first part of
October to wrap it and shock crete, so hopefully the tank and booster pump station will be up the first of the year.
The wrought iron for Founders Point is being delayed. Lance said we need to finish trouble shooting Scada. All the
underground work is done on Well 9 and we are giving the notice to proceed. Mayor Ard asked how much we have
to run the other systems, so we can be sure it is going to work. Jeff stated we will have a week to be sure all is good,
before they turn off Well 9. Once we are comfortable with Well 9 off and Zone 4 pumps feeding Quail Ridge, then
we will give them the go ahead to disconnect Well 9.
Jeff explained the bypass. Jeff said now the Zone 4 pumps in the Founders Point pump station have a
bypass installed, which will pipe water down the hill and feed Quail Ridge. Mayor Ard said it’s a good backup.
Councilmember Kirkham asked Lance if this will help our situation in Quail Ridge where they are
having the pressure issues. Lance said they will still have a range of pressures, but they will still be fed from the
tank. Councilmember Powell asked what the pressure would be set at. Jeff said the pressure would be dialed in at
85. Lance said it will be lower, when it gets to the houses. At the top of Quail Ridge it will be 45 or 50 psi. Lance
said we are pumping 1600-1700 gallons per minute out of Well 11. Jeff said SCADA should be on line by spring.
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Councilmember Powell stated we are using 35-40% capacity from Well 11 and asked when we take Well 9 off, will
it go up. Jeff said yes some, but it will be alright. Zone 4 will control Quail Ridge temporarily, which is determined
by ground elevations.
8. Well 9 Booster Station – Notice to Proceed (Keller Assoc/Lance)*:
Jeff said Well 9 is a travesty.
Lance said Quail Ridge is not in zone 4 and we are doing this as a temporary type thing. If we fed Quail Ridge from
Zone 3 with Zone 3 water, we end up with the same problem of having too much pressure.
Jeff said the new building will look like Well 11with chain link fence and privacy slats. Mayor Ard
asked if it will be the same size. Lance said it will be bigger than it is now, but not like the others. Councilmember
Powell asked when Well 9 will be done. Lance said it’s a 120 day contract. Ron stated that Stacy said Ammon is
delivering water, as good as or better, than Idaho Falls.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to authorize the Well 9 Booster Station – Notice to Proceed.
Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes,
Councilmember Waite – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
9. Sunnyside Chip Seal Project (Kirkham)*: Councilmember Kirkham polled the Council as to what the
Council thinks of the road. The Council feels it doesn’t look nice. Councilmember Powell said there are still a lot
of chips and potholes. Councilmember Kirkham said it would be around $40,000 for the chip seal to do both lanes.
She would like Lance to start getting the numbers put together, so it can be completed this season. Lance said it
would be a scheduling issue. Councilmember Powell said to be sure the potholes are filled before the chip seal.
Lance will get with HK. Mayor Ard said maybe they could do a scrub coat. Councilmember Kirkham said in the
future if we chip seal, we will be doing both sides. Mayor Ard said the money will be out of the road budget. We
had $120,000 or so in the street budget. Lance said he hasn’t spent the street budget, so we could get it from there.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to authorize Lance to proceed on the bid process for the Sunnyside chip
seal project for both sides, expeditiously. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Waite – Yes.
The motion passed.
10. Appointment of New P&Z Members – Robert Taylor and Kurt Rowland (Mayor/Ron)*:
Ron
said most of the Council knows Robert, since he attends many of the Council meetings. Kurt does work for Scheiss
& Assoc., so he will have to step back at times. Kurt understands the procedures for conflicts. Mayor Ard said
these are good appointments.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to accept the Appointment of the New P&Z Members – Robert Taylor
and Kurt Rowland. Councilmember Waite seconded. Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Waite –
Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Powell – Yes. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Eastern Interceptor Line Bids (Lance)*:
Lance had the Council look at the bids. This isn’t an
action item by Council, since it has to go before the Eastern Idaho Regional Waste Water Authority. He feels it will
probably be recommended next week, at their monthly meeting, that Bottiford be awarded the bid. Councilmember
Thompson asked what the estimate was. Lance said between $4 and 4 ½ million. Mayor Ard said this was for the
first 3 miles and the lift station. Lance said it is close to 11 miles to do the whole project. Mayor Ard said we have
$2.7 million in Congressional money this go around. Lance stated he thinks we will be ok with the budget.
2. Joint Session w/County Commissioners - October 6, 2009 at 3PM:
Ron advised this session is for
the area of impact and for the flood plain study. Ron said the problem we will run into is having the flood plain
abatements designed. Council wanted Ron to just ask Gerald Williams his questions and take them to the
Commissioners, but not have Gerald there.
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Leslie advised the Council that a November 10 meeting at 5:30 pm to canvas for the elections that is
needed. She asked the Council if they also want an action item to allow Seat 6 that was vacated by Ray Ellis, to be
filled by the new candidate. Council concurred. Leslie advised that if the seats had not had candidates, then the
open seat could have a write-in up to 14 days ahead of the election and that person could get two votes and win the
seat.
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3. Itinerant/Mobile Food/Door to Door Revision (Leslie)*:
Leslie advised the Council that there is
one more area that needs some housekeeping. The itinerant/mobile food/door to door is stated for four months,
instead of one year. She wondered if there is any benefit by keeping it limited and she would like to see it moved to
a year. Ron advised the green river ordinance, which eliminates all solicitation including religion, schools, etc., and
cities that have attempted to modify the Green River Ordinance to allow for certain solicitations have been
challenged and are being overturned. Council agreed to move it to one year. Leslie advised that she is also looking
at using ERU’s for Business License fees. Councilmember Kirkham said we could use calls for service. Leslie
stated she is concerned about calls for service and maintaining it over time.
4. Misc.:
Lance advised the Council there was a meeting with FEMA for the river levee system from the
Snake River. They are looking at de-certifying those levy systems, because of the amount of money it might cost to
provide accreditation for these levies. Lance said if the levees are de-certified, it could result in more property being
in the flood area. This could make more properties, within Bonneville County, to need flood insurance. Lance said
it is an ongoing discussion. This is a flood channel and it is completely different from the river levee system. Lance
said right now, on a percentage basis, Bonneville County is far above in providing money to Flood Control District
#1 for the maintenance of these levies. The levies are all within Jefferson and Madison County.
Lance asked where things were at concerning Hitt Road and the landscaping. Mayor Ard stated he took it
to Jared Fuhriman and Jared will take it to the Idaho Falls Council. Councilmember Bean talked with Landon
Construction and they are still ok to do it.
Ron said in regards to the Quail Ridge retention area, we are up to $21,000 for the sprinklers and
landscaping. Ron advised the Council that the taxes are delinquent. Councilmember Powell asked how fast it can
be done. Ron said it depends on the topographic. Ken is proposing getting the sprinklers in and waiting until spring
to put in the grass.
Councilmember Thompson said a neighbor complained about weeds in the White Pines ditch area. Ron
said he will talk to Shawna about this.
Councilmember Kirkham said she met with the sheriffs office and the Ammon Division will be up
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and running Nov 1. We will have 1 sergeant and 6 patrol officers assigned to Ammon for 18 months. The cars will
be striped and marked as City of Ammon. Councilmember Kirkham said this is very exciting and feels it is a
positive thing. The sergeant will give a monthly report and they will enforce City Code.
Councilmember Powell motioned to adjourn. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Bean – Yes, and Councilmember
Thompson – Yes. The motion passed
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
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C. Bruce Ard, Mayor
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Leslie Folsom, City Clerk
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