11182010CouncilMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Coletti
Prayer – Councilmember Thompson
MINUTES:
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
Deputize Keith Banda – Fire Marshal
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business License*
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Ordinance 491 – Rezone Evergreen Square from C-1 to PB*
2.Declare 1993 Chevrolet Suburban Surplus and Authorize Trade In on 2010 Nissan Xterra (Stacy/Leslie)*
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Sunday Liquor Sale Request (Ron/Ammon Restaurants)*
2.Request for Outside City Services – Don and Kathy Pope (Lance)*
3.Misc.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1.Personnel Evaluations - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-b)
2.Real Property Acquisitions - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-c)
3.Pending Litigation - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-f)
MINUTES
City Officials Present:
Mayor Steve Fuhriman
Councilmember Lee Bean
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Sean Coletti
Councilmember Russell Slack
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Clerk Leslie Folsom
City Engineer Lance Bates
City Planner Ron Folsom
City Treasurer Jennifer Belfield
City Officials Absent:
Councilmember Dana Kirkham
Councilmember Brian Powell
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CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall building located
at 2135 South Ammon Road. Councilmember Coletti led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Thompson said
the prayer.
MINUTES:
ITEMS FROM MAYOR: Deputize Keith Banda – Fire Marshal:
Mayor Fuhriman deputized Keith
Banda as Fire Marshal. He read the oath to Keith and Keith repeated and accepted the appointment. Keith signed
the appointment and deputized oath of office.
CONSENT AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
BUSINESS LICENSE CONSENT AGENDA
Thursday November 18, 2010
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.Hendricks, Liz – Daycare Employee/Sunny Days Daycare – 4366 E. 17 Street
2.RENEWALBUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
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A.Geraldines’s Bake Shop – Restaurant/Bakery – 3160 E. 17 Street, Suite #190
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B.Ameriprise Financial – Finance – 3456 E. 17 Street, Suite 290
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C.Parcel Express – Postal Service – 939 S. 25 E., Suite 105
D.Idaho Traffic Safety – Manufacturing, Sales & Rental – 3400 E. Sunnyside Rd
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E.Ship Pro, LLC Aim Mail Centers #75 – Postal Service – 3270 E. 17 Street
F.Premier Paving – Construction – 2710 Midway
G.YMCA – Indoor Soccer Arena – 3500 S. Ammon Rd.
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H.Citizens Community Bank – Banking – 2797 S. 25 E.
I.Anytime Fitness – Fitness Center – 1615 Midway Ave
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J.Allstate Insurance/Jennifer Brocker – Insurance – 2677 E. 17 Street, Suite 600
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K.T. and T. Landscape LLC – Landscape – 2698 E. 14 N. Unit 1
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L.Alyce Clegg Photography Inc. – Photography – 3160 E. 17 Street Suite 130
M.APX Alarm – Door to Door Alarm Sales – 4931 N. 300 W. Provo Utah
N.Decker, Paul R. – Finance – 3583 E. Briar Creek Lane
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O.Sportsman’s Warehouse – Retail Sales – 2909 S. 25 E.
P.R Jay Taylor Construction – Construction – 3968 E. Sunnyside RD #4B
Q.Rockwell Development – Construction – 3539 Briarcreek Unit E
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R.Mutual of Enumclaw – Insurance – 3456 E. 17 Street, Suite 180
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S.Jamba Juice – Food Service – 1803 S. 25 E.
T.Mark Liebel Appraisals – Appraisals – 1552 S. Midway Ave
U.Trussworks, Inc. – Manufacturing – 1362 Terrill Drive
V.Wood Funeral Home – Funeral Home – 963 N. Ammon Rd
W.Zirker Family Dentistry – General Dentistry – 1801 S. Ammon Rd
X.Landon Excavating – Excavation – 3500 Maiben Avenue
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Y.Idaho Elite Gymnastics & Cheer – Dance Instruction – 2612 E. 14 N.
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Z.McDonalds of Ammon – Restaurant – 1875 S. 25 E.
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AA.McDonalds of Wal-Mart – Restaurant – 1275 S. 25 E.
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BB.Piano Gallery – Retail Sales – 2995 E. 17 Street
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CC.T.J. Maxx #375 – Retail Sales – 2965 S. 25 E.
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DD.Service Master Cleaning & Restoration – Cleaning & Restoration – 2839 E. 14 N.
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EE.Snake River Montessori School & Daycare – 2970 E. 1 Street
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FF.Peak Performance Therapy Services – Physical Therapy – 3456 E. 17 Street, Suite 130
GG.Insure It All – Insurance – 1490 Midway Ave.
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HH.Lighthouse Montessori School & Daycare – 2664 E 1 Street
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II.Yellowbook Sales & Distribution – Retail Sales – 3456 E. 17 Street, Suite 100
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JJ.Sonic Drive In – Restaurant – 2785 E. 17 Street
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KK.Rooftop Real Estate – Real Estate – 2677 E. 17 Street, Suite 300
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LL.Southard, Virginia – Daycare Employee – 2664 E. 1 Street
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MM.Born, Sandy – Daycare Employee – 4366 E. 17 Street
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NN.Bank of Commerce – Banking – 3113 S. 25 E.
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OO.Majestic Auto Body – Automotive – 1456 N. 25 E.
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HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
1.NEW HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A.Wynsor Environmental LLC – Environmental Services – 485 Ensign
1.RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A.Bishop, David W CPA – Accounting – 3042 Oakwood Circle
B.A&R Systems – Landscaping – 1230 Ross Ave
C.Simon Gisin Woodcarving – Woodcarving – 3330 E. Sunnyside Rd
D.Loveland Rentals – Storage – 3325 Rawson
E.Five Star Painting – Painting – 2720 Bungalow Drive
LIQUOR/BEER/WINE WITH GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
1.RENEWAL LIQUOR/BEER/WINE WITH GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
A.Ammon Speedi Mart – Retail Sales/Beer Sales off Premise – 3490 E. Sunnyside Rd
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B.Firehouse Grill – Restaurant-Liquor by the drink/Beer/Wine on Premise - 2891 S. 25 E.
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C.Legend’s – Retail Sales/Beer Sales off Premise – 3480 E. 17 Street
D.Maverik Stores #385 – Retail Sales/Beer/Wine Sales off Premise – 1663 N. Ammon Rd.
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E.Fenton, Krisa – Bartender – 2535 S. 25 E.
MISC: MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
1.NEW MASSAGE THERAPIST BUSINESS LICENSE:
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A.Pruitt, Lena – Massage Therapist/Massage Envy – 3047 S. 25 E.
Business License*: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the business licenses, as presented.
Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Bean – Yes, Councilmember Slack –Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A: Leslie explained there are two items she wanted to bring to their
attention. First is the Quail Ridge invoice for the homeowners’ fees that has been revised. Second is the Cloud
Seeding that was in the discussions from the last meeting. Councilmember Bean said with today’s economics and
City cutbacks, he would recommend not paying for Cloud Seeding this year. Council concurred. Leslie will send
them a letter stating such and ask for them to submit the bill to Council ahead of the budget. Councilmember Bean
is against paying the fees on Quail Ridge, since the City has done substantial amounts for the division. Scott
discussed Quail Ridge and stated they access the fees to every lot, but the City has not owned this lot for the entire
year. The fees go out in Feb for the coming calendar year.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve accounts payable except for the cloud seeding and
homeowners’ fee and have Leslie request the homeowners association submit a new bill covering just the time that
the City has owned the lot. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Bean – Yes,
Councilmember Coletti –Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion
passed.
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
Jennifer informed the Council that the audit is under way and going
quite well.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation):
Steve Cook,
Employee of Massage Envy requested that the fees for massage licenses be reassessed. Therapists are struggling
with the fees, as compared to other municipalities. Idaho Falls charges $50 for the first year and $25 to renew.
Leslie said they have their police force do some of the investigations, so their fees are less. Councilmember Bean
asked to have this topic put on the work session. Councilmember Slack advised Steve when the work session would
be and he is welcome to attend.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
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ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance 491 – Rezone Evergreen Square from C-1 to PB*:
Ron explained the zone change for
this property was previously approved; however, the ordinance needs to be adopted. Councilmember Bean read
Ordinance 491 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE from C-1 to PB for Evergreen
Councilmember Bean motioned that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the
Square.
ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll
Call Vote: Councilmember Bean – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and
Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Bean read
Ordinance 491 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE
ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS
AND DECLARING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilmember Bean motioned the adoption of Ordinance #491 as an ordinance of
from C-1 to PB for Evergreen Square.
the City of Ammon on its third and final reading.Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Councilmember Bean – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember
Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
2. Declare 1993 Chevrolet Suburban Surplus and Authorize Trade In on 2010 Nissan Xterra
(Stacy/Leslie)*:
Stacy Hyde, 5348 Hacienda Drive explained that the budget allowed for the purchase of a
Command Vehicle. They have found a used vehicle and would like to request that the 1993 Chevrolet be traded in
for this purchase. He advised the Council on the condition of the vehicle with price comparisons from a clean car-
fax report.
Councilmember Bean motioned to declare the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban surplus and authorize the trade in
for the 2010 Nissan Xterra. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Bean – Yes,
Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion
passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Sunday Liquor Sale Request (Ron/Ammon Restaurants)*:
Tracy Wilson, Service Manager TGIF
in Ammon advised the Council of the differing fees the restaurant pays into the City. She showed the newspaper
article from Tuesday, which showed the increase in revenues to the City, with no increase in crime. They would like
to be able to serve on Sundays, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.
Kevin Lafleur, owner of Firehouse Grill said they can serve beer and wine on Sundays and would like to be
able to sell hard liquor. They police their customers, since they don’t want any incidents. Since Idaho Falls opened
up their restaurants to Sunday liquor sales, Firehouse Grill’s Sunday business has dropped by 20%. He has been in
the business for 35 years and there is a lot of naivety concerning hard liquor, but in reality beer and wine is already
being served. Hard liquor helps drive down the operating costs for keeping a restaurant in business.
Councilmember Slack is in favor of mirroring the Idaho Falls liquor law. Councilmember Coletti stated the
police reports are favorable. Leslie stated that the liquor store is open and the only place the residents cannot buy is
at the restaurants. Leslie stated you can advise Ron to create the ordinance for a vote on Dec 2 to become effective
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Dec 7 after publication. Ron said Idaho Falls has bars, but Ammon does not have bars, with most people coming
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to the restaurants for food. Council directed Ron to put it on the agenda for Dec 2.
2. Request for Outside City Services – Don and Kathy Pope (Lance)*:
Lance stated that he received
a letter from Don Pope who would like City services. They have a large acreage parcel with a shared well with their
neighbor and the new owners are telling them to find a new water source. He would like direction from the Council.
He will advise them to the furnish the money to install an 8” line north to the edge of their property, with a flushing
hydrant, valves associated with it, and a meter pit to connect to the line running into their home. The tie into an
existing City water line will not be off Township Road. The line in Township Road is a large transmission line and
he doesn’t want to have a precedence of tapping into a transmission line. The line running to the north would be
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over 200 feet. Councilmember Bean asked if they would pay the entire cost. Lance said this is what his proposal
would be. Stacy asked if the City would take possession of the fire hydrant. Lance said yes. Lance thinks it would
probably cost $10,000 - $14,000. Councilmember Bean asked if they will pay 1 ½ times the monthly fees. Lance
said yes. Ron said they will have to sign an annexation agreement, which Scott would review. Lance will approach
them with the idea. Councilmember Bean said it is in the Wackerli Subdivision (Suburban Acres). Council is ok
with this. Stacy Hyde said this would help the City for fire issues, since they removed a fire hydrant on Streeter.
3. Misc.:
Scott showed the Council the letter from Fuller & Carr concerning the intersection of Target,
however, he feels it is an Idaho Falls issue. Councilmember Thompson said the Council gave them our blessings.
Councilmember Bean said it is on private property and wonders if the City has the right. Scott doesn’t feel there is
anything the City needs to do. Councilmember Coletti said if we give you our blessing or not, you will be doing it
and they said yes. Councilmember Bean reported Steve Roos said if he couldn’t get Ammon’s approval, he
wouldn’t take it to the Idaho Falls Council. Ron said he thinks Steve polled the Idaho Falls Council.
Scott said several months ago Ammon requested information from Idaho Falls concerning some sewer
information. Ron seemed to remember that Ammon received a response that they would be glad to provide it for
approx. $2000. Councilmember Bean said at this point and time let’s not worry about it.
Councilmember Slack talked with the Council concerning the letter from Biolife who has decided to not
participate in Ammon Days this year, since they couldn’t have the same amount of participation as they had in
previous years. Biolife didn’t like other participants involved. Councilmember Bean said it’s either all or nothing.
Councilmember Slack said yes. Council stated Ammon Days will continue and be as great as ever. Leslie said
Rachael wondered about asking for volunteers from the City with our newsletter. Councilmember Slack said allow
City employees to be there, but allow other days off for the time involved. Channel 6 wants to participate.
Leslie advised the Council concerning about ERU’s. We have approx. 80% complete and we are coming in
fine with the numbers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. Personnel Evaluations - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-b)
2. Real Property Acquisitions - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-c)
3. Pending Litigation - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-f)
Councilmember Slack motioned to move into executive session pursuant to provision of Idaho Code
67-2345, subsection 1 (b). Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack – Yes,
Councilmember Bean – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion
passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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Steve Fuhriman, Mayor
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Leslie Folsom, City Clerk
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