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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (94) I I I 166 November 20, 1997 CITY OF ArIMON November 20, 1997 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to Building, 2135 South Ammon present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 30 P.M. in the City Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Fire Chief Clarence Nelson City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Robert Farrow, Assistant Fire Chief Shirley Smith, 1960 Curlew Drive, Ammon Bill Manwill, Bonneville County Engineer Absent: Public Works Director David Wadsworth The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Bohn, and Councilmember Loveland offered the invocation. Shirley Smith, 1960 Curlew Drive, reported that, with the Mayor's approval, she has been working to obtain grants for the Fire Departm~n.!.. There are two possibilities in the spring. One is for equipment, training, or other specific tangibles. The other is a Community Block Grant provided Ammon can qualify. It would require matching funds and a survey to shm'l Ammon has 51% of the residents in the mid to low income category. Also, contact has been made with Dixie Richardson of Senator Dirk Kempthorne's office. She has various contacts, and she will work with the Fire Department to obtain fund sources that can be pooled toward a project. Ms. Richardson has asked for a letter detailing the history of the Ammon Fire Department. She would also like a letter of approval from the Mayor. Councilmember Bohn has been working with Doug Mohr who has contacts in Washington D. C., and he has expressed a willingness to work with the department. Mayor Ard requested the Fire Department, the City Council, and willing parties to work to- gether for a unified effort. Gordon Zion ,.,as introduced as a representative of the National Community Development Services who works with economic development organizations to help build plans that create change. The base reason for economic development is to increase ,.,ealth for a community. About five years ago the Eastern Idaho Economic Development Council was incorporated and began a campaign to raise funds for a comprehensive economic development program. The organization's Board of Directors was formed primarily fLam private businesses throughout the region and included representatives of county and municipal governments. Mr. Zion is working with the Eastern Idaho Council. The primary concern of their next four-year program is the labor market for Idaho Falls from Rexburg to Blackfoot. The purpose of the visit at City Council Meeting was to present the plans for Eastern Idaho and to invite Ammon to participate in the program. Participation amount for City of Ammon is $1500 per year for four years. l'1r. Zion explained the details of the development program and answered the Council's questions. The Councilmembers discussed how investment in the program would benefit City of Ammon. It was determined $1500 per year is a good investment. The City may not realize any new businesses as a direct result of the investment, but it is a progressive program to promote growth. Also, it is an excellent opportunity to promote community relationships. Council member Bean moved to sign a contract with Eastern Idaho Economic Development Council for $1500 per year for the next four years. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Be~n - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Hall - No; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried three to one. The Council reviewed a letter dated November IS, 1997, received from Reed H. Hill of Rand S construction Co. lnc. to "give additional insight and explanation for the completion of w~ll tiS ar.d pump house" in order to reach a decision on the final settlement. The Council believed there were some discrepancies in the dates stated in the letter. The Council determined the letter did not provide any new infonnation and their previous decision to withhold $12,SOO for liquidated damages should remain unchanged. Mayor Ard contacted Peak Alarm regarding the bill for monitoring the alarm systern at the well as invoiced from June 5 to October 1, 1997. Peak Alarm agreed to cancel the bill since there has been no telephone service to the well. Mayor Ard explained to the Council the need to clarify the terms of the Ammon Urban Renewal Agency board members. When the Board was established, the terms were for one year, two years, three years, four years, and five years. As each term expires, 167 November 20, 1997 the new appointment should be on a five-year rotation basis. Councilmember Bean moved to adjust the record to show the terms of the Ammon Urban Renewal Board as follows: George Watkins III to expire January 6, 1998 Larry Thompson to expire January 6, 2000 Greg Maeser to expire January 6, 2001 Kenneth Shepherd to expire January 6, 2002 Steven J. Loveland to expire January 6, 2003 and each renewal is to be for five years. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 254 has been prepared Webster property. Action was annexation/development agreement is the conditions of the agreement. owners will be taking possession. for the Ashment property, and it excludes the deferrred on the ordinance until the signed. Engineer Benton pointed out some of The Webster property has been sold, and new I Reports: Attorney Anderson reported on the status of the Mike Norris collection case. It will be time to take judgement on Monday, November 24. Counci1member Loveland reported that work is progressing on the monument for the walking path. The next step is to decide what wording should be on the plaque. Councilmember Bean discussed business licenses, the cable television franchise agreement, and provisions of the Sheriff's contract. Jay Johnson should be encouraged to install the street lights in his new development. The dead end sign has not been moved on Tay10rview Lane as promised. It needs to be moved to the first post and the speed limit sign needs to be placed on the second post. Engineer Benton inquired about the fuel supply for the generator at Well No.8. He encouraged that the tank should be kept full for emergency purposes because access may be difficult in wet weather. Ideas are being formulated to extend sewer service to the Suitter and Ashment properties. Robert Suitter is planning additional development in the Tie Breaker area. He has inquired if an individual purchases two lots as platted, can a house be built in the center of the combined lots or does a house have to be place on one lot or the other. There is no problem with building a house in the center unless restrictive covenants require otherwise. I Residents with non-commercial kennel licenses need to comply with the requirement to buy an individual tag for each dog. There are no exceptions. There is some misunderstanding about the City of Ammon door-to-door sales policy. Attorney Anderson promised to research the issue and provide further input. Fire Chief Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The training program is going good. The required approval procedures for Fire Department was discussed. Chief Nelson asked for approval to spend approximately $370 to purchase brochure envelopes to solicit funds for the Fire Department. The details were discussed and Council approval was given. Mayor Ard read a letter, which he received from Keith Austin, regarding the pigeon issue between him and his neighbor. At the recent Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, Mayor Ard requested that Cantlon Properties erect the Ammon Town Center sign on the corner of Hitt Road and 17th Street. Counci1member Bean moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Counci1member Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ATTEST /I'l~ t~k~ L '" ~~A4-C~._ CITY CLERK ~ C~~ } I