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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (62) 50 April 18, 1996 CITY OF AMMON April 18, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Ira K. Hall City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 35 P.M. in the City Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Assistant Fire Chief Robert Farrow Others Present: Larry J.Schuldt, 6211 South 15th West, Idaho Falls Bryce and Pam Dixon, 2215 Cabellaro Drive, Ammon Mae Farrow, 3824 Wanda, Ammon Leslie Rumsey, 2335 Cabellaro Drive, Ammon Robert Humpherys, 3710 Geneva, Ammon Mark Caspary, 3635 Vaughn Street, Ammon Sharon and Mary Drowns, 3640 Geneva, Ammon David M. Tracy, 1395 Cathryn, Idaho Falls Cory and Wendy Landon, 3815 Geneva, Ammon Susan Cleverley, 1930 Falcon Drive, Ammon Nancy and Ken Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, Ammon Absent: Councilman Steven J. Loveland The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Hall. Leslie Rumsey, 2335 Cabellaro, requested a home occupation permit to operate a day care in her home. She plans to tend about eight children. They will be left about 7:30 A.M. and will be picked up about 5:30 to 6:00 P.M. She has a state license. There will be no employees and no signs. A ground floor playroom will be used for the day care. The applicant has read the home occupation requirements set forth in C. C .11-5-27H, and she signed a statement to say she will comply with them. Councilmember Bean moved to approve a home occupation permit for Leslie Rumsey, dba Ted E. Bear Day Care, 2335 Cabellaro Drive. The motion was seconded by Councimember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Larry Schuldt proposed to contract with the City of Ammon to do the building inspections. A resume to show his qualifications was presented. Mr. Schuldt is state licensed and is presently employed by Bonneville County Planning Department. He is doing Ammon's building inspections at this time under our City/County Inspection Agreement. Financial institutions have asked him to do building inspections for their home loan closings, but it is not feasible to do the financial institutions alone. He proposes to enter an individual contract with the City of Ammon. He could provide Ammon a more personalized service which should not cost the City any more than they are now paying Bonneville County. The City Council asked Mr. Schuldt to put together a proposal for the next Council Meeting on May 2, 1996. A group of residents from' the Peterson Park area attended meeting to file complaints against the dogs in possession of Eileen Bradley, 2955 Geneva Drive. Sharon Drowns acted as spokesperson. The problem has been going on for over a year, and the residents feel they are getting the run-around. Bradleys have three dogs--a black one, a white one, and a part wolf--and a pot bellied pig. The residents of the neighborhood consider the dogs to be vicious. Mary Drowns was walking home from work about 11:30 A.M. on April 17 and as she walked around the corner by 2955 Geneva, the black and white dogs came at her growling and snapping. When she screamed, they turned away, but then they came back at her and the white dog pushed her into the street. The animal control officer responded immediately, but the dogs were in their own front yard. No one seemed to be at home so Eileen Bradley was telephoned at work to come contain the dogs. A citation was issued for failure to license dogs. Bryce and Pam Dixon expressed concern that the dogs are continually allowed to run loose. Last summer the Drowns boy had his pants torn by the dogs, and they have chased him several times. Mark Caspary stated the two dogs cornered his pregnant wife. Cory Landon was bitten on the leg by one of the dogs about a year ago as he was going to catch the 'site' bus early in the morning. A Gallup girl was bitten about the same day as Landon, but the bite did not break the skin. Robert Humpherys reported the dogs corner people time after time while the Bradley children watch and do not make any attempt to control their dogs. There was a discussion about what determines a vicious dog. Attorney I I I I I I 51 April 18, 1996 Anderson instructed the residents to sign a citation on the offenses that have occurred so the case can be heard before a judge. The residents want the dogs gone and they plan to sign citations. In the meantime, the City Officials agreed to increase the animal control in the Peterson Park area. The dogs must be caught off their own property in order for the animal control officer to pick them up. Also, when these dogs run loose, they will have to be darted in order to catch them. Procedures were discussed. Mrs. Drowns thanked the Council for listening and encouraged follow through on the action before someone is seriously hurt. Susan Cleverley, 1930 Falcon Drive, inquired about a community service project for a group of children ages three to eleven. There would be approximately seventy children involved, and probably twenty would be in the older age group. It was pointed out there are a number of things they can do in the parks, and Mrs. Cleverley was asked to work with Public Works Director David Wadsworth to determine a suitable project. The minutes of City Council Meeting held March 21, 1996, were reviewed. Council- member Bohn called attention to the fact that Councilmember Loveland was not present at that meeting so he could not second the motion to adjourn. Councilmember Bohn moved to approve the minutes of March 21, 1996, with a correction on the adjourning motion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Bohn - Yes; Bean - Yes; Hall Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held March 27, 1996. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held April 4, 1996, with a correction in the name of the Planning and Zoning Commission representative Ron Folsom. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Attorney Anderson reported that the agreement for the First Street waterline extension is still unfinished. In regard to trying to work it out with an L.I.D., the bonding attorney advised not to try it since the work was completed before making an assessment. A new formula is being pursued. It basically eliminates the property owned by Suitter's mother. He asked the Council to consider shutting off Marano's water supply if he does not comply. Public Works Director Wadsworth has marked the street intersections to be replaced on the maintenance schedule. There are about six intersections involved, and the bids obtained so far are about $24,000. Other street maintenance plans were discussed. Engineer Benton reported on the progress of Well No.8 drilling. Casing is in and the hole is down about eighty feet. All of the six parties involved in the well property have signed the deeds and the deeds have been recorded. Councilmember Bean recommended the street light project be reactivated and placement decisions be made. The 1996 Fiscal Year Budget included funds for installing five lights. Two light poles from the Mobile Home Park will be placed in Peterson Park, but they are in addition to the five budgeted lights. Areas to be considered are Brookfield Lane, the northwest corner of McCowin Park by the walking path, and the intersection of Heather Lane and Spencer Lane. Mayor Ard called attention to the Home Occupation Permit requirements found in C.C. ll-5-27H. He encouraged council members to observe the home occupation laws. City Clerk Jensen inquired about City Council policy on renewing a non-commercial kennel license. Presently if there is no complaint filed, the kennel license is automatically renewed annually. Attorney Anderson advised anytime there is a complaint about the kennel, the City Council should review the license. Also, if there is a material change in the information contained on the original kennel application such as increase in number of dogs, the Council should make a review before a renewal license is ussued. Cantlon Properties (Ammon Town Center) is in the process of closing the Mobile Home Park sale for the Phase II portion of their proj ect. City of Ammon needs to deed back Lot 7A where the settling pond was originally planned. After the approved amended plat is recorded, new deeds (now held by the Title Company) will be given to the City for Lot 14 and Lot 15, the new location for the settling pond. The Council should be aware on the north bank of Sand Creek there is a difference in the description on deeds. The deed in possession of the owner of property to the south of Sand Creek states that party owns to the north bank of Sand Creek. The predecessors in ownership of the Mobile Home Park have deeds which say they own to Sand Creek which is interpreted by the Title Insurance Company to be the middle of Sand Creek. There is some dispute about who owns the north bank, and the Title 52 April 18, 1996 Insurance Company says they can not give title insurance on the little strip of land involved. However, the Mobile Home Park has agreed to give an idemnity so the transaction can be closed. This causes a little question because Cantlon is not giving the City a warranty deed. They are giving the City a special warranty deed which does not covenant that they will defend against any and all claims whatever they maybe, only against claims they have created. Cantlon has agreed to pay the cost of an extended coverage title insurance policy for the parcel the City is getting under the special warranty deed. Councilmember Bean moved to deed Lot 7A to CPI Ammon in exchange for deeds to Lot 14 and Lot 15. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Reports: Attorney Anderson reported on the dismissal of a citation that Councilmember Bohn asked him to check into. There was a petty larceny citation dismissed by the judge because, due to some misunderstanding, there was no one present to prosecute. It is possible to refile since there was no determination made. Attorney Anderson suggested since the City is taking a stand to enforce violations, it would be appropriate to refile. The Council advised legal counsel to proceed with a refile. I Councilmember Bohn reported she has had discussions with women involved in City Government from surrounding communities. During these discussions, it is their opinion that the County is responsible to prosecute City ordinances, and the City should not have to contract for their own prosecutor. Legal procedures were discussed. Attorney Anderson agreed to research the statutes on prosecutions. Councilmember Bohn and Bean were interested in how many City of Ammon violations require prosecutions. Another area of concern among other communities is animal control. Dcon and Iona have considered the feasibility of proposing to join with Ammon to hire a full time animal control officer. From past experience it is believed City of Ammon can not justify a full time animal control officer. However, the Council is willing to consider any proposal. Also discussed was the animal shelter costs. Councilmember Bohn expressed an interest in how much the per dog cost is for using the animal shelter on Lindsay Boulevard operated by City of Idaho Falls. There have been no developments regarding the office in the City Building basement for the Bonneville County Sheriff's office. A representative of the City needs to visit with the Sheriff to determine the progress. City Clerk Jensen called attention to scheduled events--the Bonneville County Jail I Briefing, the AIC Budget Workshop and Legislative Review, the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing to consider the request for annexation and zoning of Fox Hollow Division No.2, and the ICRMP Risk Management Seminar. The telephone system for the new City Building needs to be resolved. The maintenance agreement on the Merlin System at 3270 Molen Street has been cancelled. The two sewer telephones at the lift stations have been replaced with a radio system, and those two lines have been cancelled. Steve Ryan, sales representative of ECSI Executone, is still interested in providing a telephone system for 2135 South Ammon Road. His latest proposal is 'Centrex'. This is a set up for transferring calls from the City Building to various other City facilities through a block of lines at D. S. West Communications. Mr. Ryan will be requested to make a presentation to the Council. Claims were approved. Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Robert Farrow presented the final draft of the Ammon Fire Department newsletter, "Ammon Hot Spots" for Council review. A few minor changes were recommended to clarify the addresses of the new City Building at 2135 South_ Ammon Road, the Fire Station at 3201 East 17th Street, and the location of the auxiliary fund raising breakfast planned for Saturday, May 25.Plans are to print the newsletter and mail it during the coming week. A presentation was made of the "Reciprocal Fire Fighting Assistance Agreement" set up by the Department of Energy Idaho Operations office. It provides for mutual aid for air rescue, hazardous material, medical emergencies, floods, earthquakes, and other emergencies in addition to fires. The approval process for Ammon to get on the mutual aid agreement is Ammon submits a letter to DOE requesting it. The procedure I for mutual aid is our incident commander at an emergency scene, when he decides he needs help, notifies dispatch, tells dispatch who he wants to respond and what equipment he needs them to respond with. Dispatch notifies the requested agency, and they determine if they have the equipment and manpower to respond. They are not bound to respond. The only cost is to provide fuel used in engines, oil used in engines, and reimburse for any safety equipment lost. If the responding unit asks for reimbursement, the City has a right to ask for an audit or to see their receipts/records of proof. Ammon would need to add the central frequency to our radios. Details of the agreement were reviewed and explained by Robert Farrow. Relationships with other departments were discussed, and Ammon Fire Department was encouraged to work toward strengthening relationships. Attorney Anderson stated he thinks the Reciprocal Agreement presented is good for Ammon. Perhaps it would be beneficial if it were stronger in some respects, but it is a good step forward for Ammon. I I I 53 April 18, 1996 May 2, 1996 Councilmember Bohn moved to enter into the "Reciprocal Fire Fighting Assistance Agreement" with DOE and the other cities involved. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Bohn - Yes; Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Fire Chief Clarence Nelson expressed thanks from the City of Leadore and the Leadore Fire Department for the used equipment donated to them by the City of Annnon. Councilmember Hall Councilmember Bean. moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded The meeting was adJ'ourned at 10:30 P.M.C... _ ~ by ATTEST: .~el2~ CITY CLERK ~ CITY OF AMMON May 2, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. BruceArd in the City Building, 2135 South Annnon Road, at 7:30 P.M. with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Attorney Brian Tucker Councilmember W. Lee Bean Engineer David E. Benton Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Public Works Director David Wadsworth Councilmember Ira K. Hall Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Councilmember Steven J. Loveland Assistant Fire Chief Robert Farrow City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others present: Sylvia Wadsworth, 2190 Dove Drive, Annnon Rick Williams, 360 Monte Vista, Idaho Falls Cory Brighton, 3220 Rawson Street, Annnon Dave Sonnner Greg and Glenda Alder, 3760 Geneva Drive, Annnon Ron, Teri, and Joshua Neu, 3838 Brookfield Lane, Annnon Kenneth and Nancy Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, Annnon Mae Farrow, 3824 Wanda Street, Annnon James H. Southwick, 3968 East 17th Street, Annnon Don Verrill, 3834 Brookfield Lane, Annnon Larry J. Schuldt, 6211 South 15th West, Idaho Falls William Brotherson, 3885 Ross Avenue, Annnon Tony and Launa Coronado, 3788 Brookfield Lane, Annnon Jann Perry, 3022 Fennec Lane, Annnon Bonita Maughan, 3505 Ross Avenue, Annnon Tami Barber, 1975 Spencer Lane, Annnon Sharon and Mary Drowns, 3640 Geneva Drive, Annnon E. B. and Joanne Doan, 3265 Molen Street, Annnon Ida Hardcastle, City Councilmember of City of Idaho Falls Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Loveland, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Bean. Glenda Alder, 3760 Geneva Drive, requested a home occupation permit to raise and sell angelfish. Plans are to wholesale the fish to pet stores in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. There will be no employees, and no advertising signs. Mrs. Alder agreed to comply with the home occupation permit requirements, C.C.11-5-27H. Councilmember Bean moved to approve a home occupation permit for Glenda Alder, dba Angelfish Haven,3760 Geneva Drive. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bohn - Yes, Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Joan Cramer, 3040 South Annnon Road, called the City Office to express concern about the loose gravel on Annnon Road and on the sidewalk along Annnon Road. Public Works Director Wadsworth advised the area is scheduled for street sweeping as soon as Hentschel's get their sweeper back in service. Tony and Launa Coronado, 3788 Brookfield Lane, presented their version of the dog issue between Coronados and Neus. Launa explained their daughter was playing at 54 May 2, 1996 a friend's house. She came home crying because she was chased by dogs. While comforting the daughter, Mrs. Coronado realized there was considerable activity in the backyard. Three dogs belonging to Neus were in Coronado's yard, and Coronado's small dog was attacked. Emergency 911 was called, and after three calls, an officer was dispatched to Cornados. The injured dog was taken to the vet, except the extent of injury could not be determined without surgery. The dog had extensive surgery, but her condition got worse. After two days, the vet recommended she be put to sleep. It was an emotional few days. It is especially upsetting because it could have been a child instead of a dog. Neus got rid of the larger dog, but they plan to keep the smaller dog of the same breed. Tony Coronado added details of the incident. He also recalled other incidents when Neu's dog/dogs attacked other dogs. He expressed concern that the Neu's dog/dogs are vicious. He questioned how you can identify which one is vicious and which one is not. Contacts with Ammon's animal control officer were explained. Two of the Neu dogs are malamutes. Mrs. Neu explained this was the first time she had heard this side of the story. Coronados have not tried to contact Neus except the first day. Their contact has been with Ammon's animal control officer, and they were informed they had to get rid of the largest dog. If Coronados have a problem with their dogs getting hurt, they need to keep their dogs in their yard. The Coronado dogs are out constantly. Neus keep their dogs in their yard, but when other dogs are allowed to run loose the Neu's dogs want to run to. Neus did not agree to get rid of two dogs, and they did not agree to pay for the medical bill. The medical bill showed up in Neu' s mailbox after a month or two with $8 late . charge on it. All it said was "Here's a bill for Britainy. Make arrangements to pay it." Mrs. Neu explained they were at fault because their dogs were out, but both sets of dogs were at large. It is unfortunate the incident happened. Neus do not want a dog that hurts other dogs. Councilmember Bean interupted the discussion to suggest that he sit down with both parties after the meeting to review the options for settling the issue. The Council agreed with the suggestion. Neus and Coronados were invited to continue the discussion after City Council Meeting was adjourned. Other parties in attendance asked for information about animal control. The question was raised about whether or not there are regulations to determine the breeds of dogs allowed in Ammon. It was explained there are no such regulations. The Fire Department newsletter stated there are lots of dog complaints, and citizens wanted to know about the Council's plan for more enforcement. Mayor Ard responded that dogs are one of the City's biggest problems. Mostly problems arise because people do not take care of their dogs. Regarding the Coronado/Neu problem, it sounds as if there were two sets of dogs out and there is blame on both sides. Lots of time is spent on dog problems with little results. Public Works Director Wadsworth stated he plans to change Adrian Owens' work schedule so he is available to spend more time on animal control. Councilmember Bohn suggested the Council address more training for the animal control officer and more authority. People do not like to sign complaints against their neighbors. Launa Coronado distributed copies of a Citizens Committee proposal for the Council to consider. The purpose of a Citizens Committee is to aid the City Council in notification to residents of City concerns and activities in order for residents to be more aware and be more actively involved in the City's growth and needs; to form calling and distribution circles for all residents; and to address issues of citizen concern and to seek to resolve. Some of the current issues are: (1) The development of basement facilities to enhance community activities for all Ammon residents; (2) Citizens of Ammon have voiced that they would like a clearer structure of what the dog ordinances and procedures are; (3) Future community activities such as Ammon City Days at McCowin Park. I I Unfinished business was reviewed. The First Street Waterline Extension Agreement has not been resolved. Street lights were proposed for the northwest corner of McCowin Park near the walking path, Brookfield Lane, and the intersection of I Heather Lane and Spencer Lane. The Council is open for suggestions of two other street light locations. Public Works Director Wadsworth presented three bids solicited for the street maintenance project to redo intersections in the Ammon townsite. There are seven intersections to be included. Bids were obtained from H-K Contractors Inc., Premier Paving, and Beco Construction Company Inc. H-K's bid was $.87 per square foot, Premier's was $.91 per square foot, and Beco' s was $.88 per square foot. Councilmember Hall moved to accept the bid of H-K Contractors Inc. at $.87 (cents) to redo seven intersections. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Larry J. Schuldt discussed his proposal to contract with the City of Ammon for building inspections. Schuldt is presently employed by Bonneville County as a I I I 55 May 2,1996 building inspector, and he has been with the County for fourteen years. He proposes to leave Bonneville County and to serve Ammon on a contractual basis. The inspection fee proposed is according to the permit fee now charged to Ammon by Bonneville County. Additional consulting work, as authorized by the City Council, will be billed at a rate of $45 per hour. He will be readily available for inspections, and he will plan to be in the City Office about two hours per week to meet with applicants for permits. He will issue all permits. The City will furnish office supplies, office space, and computer access. The advantages of having a building inspector working closely with Ammon were discussed. The Planning and Zoning Commission has been reviewing all building permits. He should be able to provide the Planning and Zoning Commission with professional input depending on the desires of the City Council It was brought out that the Uniform Building Code directs how the building is constructed. Zoning applies to setbacks, use, etc. A question was raised about how Ammon's permit fee compares with Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, and surrounding communities. It was recommended that it would be worthwhile for the Council to study the fee schedules. The City Council asked Larry Schuldt for time to study his proposal before taking any action. Jann Perry, 3022 Fennec Lane, applied at the City Office for a home occupation permit to raise and sell Shih Tzu puppies. She has three female dogs and one male dog. She plans to raise three litters of pups per year. There was a question about how Mrs. Perry could comply with the requirements of City ordinances, and so she attended City Council Meeting to discuss her proposed plans. There are more than two dogs involved, and a kennel license is required. The problem is should a commercial kennel license be required or does the applicant qualify to request a non-commercial kennel license. Also, the zoning regulations apply to a commercial kennel in a residential area. There was considerable discussion to interpret whether the operation is commercial or non-commercial. The Council decided Mrs. Perry should complete a home occupation permit application and a commercial kennel license application and present them at the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on May 7, 1996, for their recommendations. Councilmember Bean requested information about Citizen Advisory Committees. He was particularly concerned about what committees Ammon has at the current time, who is on the committees, and what is the purpose of the committees. A Traffic Safety Committee was organized, but it has not functioned recently. Ammon is a participant in the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO). Mayor Ard is a member of the BMPO Policy Board, David Wadsworth is on the BMPO Technical Advisory Committee, and Gerald "Jerry" Mitchell and Jay Ellis represent Ammon on the BMPO Citizens Advisory Committee. Mayor Ard explained the purpose of BMPO. It was pointed out that the City Code designates committees and/or commissions that can be set up for specific assignments. The Mayor recommends the appointment, and the City Council approves. Councilmember Bohn previously introduced a committee to look into Fire Protection. Kent Wood, Heather Isbell, Don Adams, and Evelyn Adams 'have been asked to serve on this committee. The Fire Chief will be included, and Councilmember Bohn will serve in an advisory capacity. Launa Coronado has been asked to present information on a Citizens Action Committee to see if the City Council approves. It was brought out that information has been circulated that such a Citizens Action Committee is already functioning. The question was raised about how did such a committee get in place without the Mayor and City Council being involved in the appointment. Councilmember Bean emphasized the City Council needs to be informed so they can support the action of committees. James Southwick and Nancy Lembrich added their opinions. Launa Coronado explained she became involved through a discussion with Councilmember Bohn regarding the need to improve communications with the citizens. The citizens want to work together with the City Council, and they want the Council's blessings in the projects undertaken. Launa has had real concern about citizen needs, but she wants any action to be positive. Robert Farrow addressed the Fire Department newsletter. As the Fire Marshal, his responsibility includes fire prevention education with the City of Ammon. So he proposed to use the budget of the fire prevention bureau for the Fire Department to produce a newsletter several times a year. Also, he recognized the problem of getting information out to the public, so he offered the City Council a little space in the first newsletter. Now he is beginning to feel sorry he offered space because he keeps hearing that the Fire Department did not include everything the City Council wanted. The reason for the newsletter was to distribute fire prevention information to citizens of Ammon. If the City Council wants a newsletter with columns by every member of the Council, then a Citizens Committee can publish such a newsletter, but don't expect to use the Fire Department newsletter. 56 May 2, 1996 There was considerable discussion on the formation of Citizen Committees including accusations of following improper procedures. Councilmember Bohn left the meeting. There was no concluding action. However, it was the consensus that the Mayor should establish guidelines for forming Citizen Committees, Councilmembers should be informed and involved; and the committees should be required to report to the Mayor and City Council. Launa Coronado left a copy of her proposal for a Citizens Action Committee. The City of Ammon needs to appoint an individual to serve on the RTA Governing Board. Mayor Ard asked the Council to submit names for consideration. Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported on repairs to Well No.6. The repairs should produce more efficiency. Plans are to test Well No. 6 before it I is put back on line. The parks are being prepared for summer use. Bonneville County Sheriff's Department responded to youth fighting in Peterson Park on May 1. The officers handled the situation efficiently, and it was reported that three arrests were made. Attorney Brian Tucker discussed Commercial Drivers License (CDL) testing. Cities with fewer than fifty employees were required to have a CDL testing program in place by January 1, 1996. It was suggested City of Ammon consider joining the group recommended by the Association of Idaho Cities. Councilman Loveland reported that he is excited to get a Citizens Action Committee organized. Citizens can be of service to the parks. The Council needs to make some decision regarding the recycling program. Russell Swensen has been primarily responsible for the recycling proj ect, and he is ready for some relief. The recycling project has been a good project. Councimember Hall reported on the Bonneville County-Cities Planning Meeting. One interesting agenda item was the interchange on the New Sweden Road. It will not be completed until October. Engineer Benton reported that he and Attorney Anderson had made revisions to the First Street Waterline Extension Agreement and it should soon be in place. Work on Well No.8 is progressing. Drilling is down to 206 feet as of this date. It should be a good well and produce the anticipated amount of water. Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The volunteers were I involved in a bomb threat to Valley Living Center. A letter of thanks from Valley Living Center reads, "This letter is to thank you for your department for its great work on April 25, 1996, when the facility received a bomb threat. The prompt response by your department was exceptional, and I appreciate the extra effort and patience displayed by each of the personnel involved in keeping our building safe. Enclosed please find a donation of $50 in recognition of what I believe to be an especially motivated team. Thank you!" Chief Nelson asked about the Citizens Committee on Fire Protection. He was interested in whether or not there is an actual committee formed. The Mayor responded the committee has not been officially appointed by the City Council, but if the committee is going to function, the Council would like to see representation from the Ammom Fire Department. Also, the Council will become involved. The training program, the procedures, and our fire rating were discussed. Chief Nelson proposed that since Robert Farrow has been appointed Assistant Fire Chief, he needs to be replaced as Fire Marshal. The department's recommendation is to appoint former Fire Chief Cal Smith as the Fire Marshal. Cal Smith is already trained and certified to fill the position. Mayor Ard recommended to the Council to follow the recommendation of Chief Nelson to appoint Cal Smith as Fire Marshal. Co~ncilmember Bean moved to accept the recommendation to make the Fire Department leadership adjustments and to appoint Cal Smith as Fire Marshal. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; I Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Mayor Ard expressed thanks to the Fire Department for the newsletter. It was a good idea. It was a good start for Ammon, and we have all learned. Claims were approved. Councilmember Hall moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilmember Bean seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ATTEST ~(!/Qu~ CITY CLERK t/