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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (209) I I I Book 7-269 March 15, 1990 CITY OF AMMON March 15, 1990 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Michael B. Browning Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Greg J. Maeser Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief Cal Smith City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Wadsworth Others present: Marsha Bell, 5395 South Marbrisa Lane, Idaho Falls Jason and Josh Bell, Scouts Kyle and Debbie Staples, 3170 Ross Avenue, Ammon Susan and Katie Richardson, 2035 Heather Lane, Ammon Josh Richardson, Scout Cody Thompson, Scout Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Crandall, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Anderson met on Wednesday, March 14, with Beverly Boyle and Ivy Berry to review the Boys' Knothole Baseball program. Mrs. Boyle has been working with the program for several years, but she is moving to Boise and Mrs. Berry has agreed to take her place. She will be assisted by Al Stephens. They are getting organized for the 1990 season. Marsha Bell reported on the Girls' Softball program for girls ages kindergarten through sixth grade. She will be assisted by Susan Richardson. Individual participants pay a fee of $12.50 which includes a shirt, pays the officials (umpires and scorekeepers), buys equipment, and left over funds are used to help improve the park facilities. The girls plan to play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon on the Peterson Park diamonds. Kyle Staples, 3170 Ross Avenue, voiced objection to the "no parking" signs on the Virginia Street access to Peterson Park. Residents were not notified about the erection of the signs, the street has never been posted before, and the Staples believe the City acted unfairly. The City erected the signs to facilitate vehicular access to the park because the street is so narrow. A resolution passed by the City Council on November 5, 1975, grants the City officials authority to regulate parking of vehicles within the City limits. Mr. Staples asked to continue the discussion at the next Council Meeting on Thursday, April 5, to allow him time to consult his attorney. The Idaho Falls office of the U. s. Post Office cut off rece~v~ng bids for operation of a branch office in the Ammon/Southeast Idaho Falls area on March 9, 1990, but no announcement has been made regarding award of the bid. Attorney Anderson prepared a complete new dog ordinance in order to make it read more clearly and to include the amendments specified in Ordinance No. 209. Ordinance No. 215 was introduced by title, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AMMON AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES IN THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR FEES TO BE DETERMINED BY THE COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION FROM TIME TO TIME FOR LICENSES AND LICENSE TAGS; PROVIDING THAT DISTURBANCES BY DOGS OR RUNNING AT LARGE WITHOUT A LEASH ARE VIOLATIONS; THAT CERTAIN ACTS BY DOGS ARE OFFENSES AND VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING THAT A VICIOUS DOG SHALL NOT BE MAINTAINED WITHIN THE CITY; AND PROVIDING THAT CRUELTY TO DOGS IS A VIOLATION; DEFINING COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL KENNELS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR LICENSING AND SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDING OF DOGS IN VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING THAT INTERFERENCE WITH THE IMPOUNDMENT IS A VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION AND DISPOSAL OF IMPOUNDED DOGS AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF DECEASED OR UNCLAIMED DOGS; PROVIDING FOR CITATIONS OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL REMEDIES AND PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Following Council study and discussion, Councilman Maeser moved to adopt Ordinance No. 215 as an ordinance for the City of Ammon on its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Cran- dall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Browning - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. As requested in a letter from Chad Stanger, Public Works Director for the City of Idaho Falls, the Council reviewed the EPA regulations regarding pretreatment 270 March 15, 1990 standards laced u on all users of the s wer s stem. It was determined since the pretreatment program applies only to co ercial and industrial users, it involves considerable paperwork, and Idaho Falls urrently does the sewer maintenance, it would be advantageous for Ammon to ha e the City of Idaho Falls assume the responsibility for implementation. Cou cilman Browning moved to authorize the Mayor to draft a letter to Chad Stanger 0 reflect the Council's wishes regarding the EPA pretreatment requirements. T e motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Browning - Ye Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed roof and door re irs for the Cit and Wellhouse No.7. The City Building received tempo ary roof repairs and now a new roof is needed. Door and roof repairs a e needed at Wellhouse No. 7 in order for I the City to better utilize the buildin and to tentatively prepare to move the Fire Department into it. A number of fir s have been contacted to make proposals, but there has been little response. The following proposals have been received: 1 Walk-in Door Combined Total Wellhouse No. 7 City Building $ 4,530.00 800.00 $ 5,330.00 $ 794.77 Russ's Overhead Doors: 3 Thermospan Doors 10'2" x 11'10" installed with opener - $1510 each 1 Thermospan Door 10'2" x 11'10" installed Option: Windows $36 each Wright Roofing Company: Option I - Hot Tar Roof Option II - Duro Last Membrane Roof Option III - Duro Last Membrane Roof $ 6,825.00 $ 9,450.00 $12,960.00 The proposals received are from companies, and they appear to be reasonable. Councilman Crandall moved to accept the door bids from Russ's Ovehead Doors for Wellhouse No.7. The motion as seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Y s; Anderson - Yes; Browning - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. roposal of Russ's Overhead Doors in the door at the City Building. The motion 1 call vote: Crandall - Yes; Browning - tion carried unanimously. I Councilman Crandall moved to accept the amount of $794.77 to replace the broke was seconded by Councilman Browning. Ro Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The m Public Works Director Wadsworth was inst ucted to keep all the old doors in case they can be utilized elsewhere on City buildings. The City Clerk was asked to advertise for bids for the roof repair a d/or replacement. Gas heaters which are not being used in the various wellhous s should be evaluated to see if one can be utilized for the Wellhouse No. 7 im rovements. No action was taken on the street sweeper proposal. The Union Pacific Railroad has invited the City of Ammon to participate in a Proclamation Meeting for "Railroad Cro sin Safet Awareness Week" on Monday, March 26, 1990, at 10:00 A.M. at the nneville County Court House. Following the meeting, representatives will be gu sts at a luncheon at the Shilo Inn and a train ride to Rexburg. Mayor Ard made he following proclamation: WHEREAS, Railroads are a vital li in the transportation system of the United States and Idah , and WHEREAS, There are approximately 42 ings in the United States crossings in Idaho, and ,000 public and private grade cross- nd over 3500 public and private I In more than half the col through crossing gates or than half the collisions clear weather; where most the motorist's home, and; s in the United States there were ts in 1989, injuring 1,961 persons WHEREAS, At public railroad crossi approximately 4,499 accid and killing 512 and; WHEREAS, At public railroad crossi in 1989 injuring 19 and k IDAHO, there were 59 accidents 9, and; WHEREAS, isions, motorists drive around or is regard flashing signals; more ppen during daylight hours in ccidents occur within 25 miles of I I I Book 7-271 March 15, 1990 WHEREAS, Grade crossing accident prevention can best be accomplished through driver education and enforcement of public laws; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN THAT WE, the City of Ammon, do hereby proclaim the week of March 26 31, 1990 as "RAILROAD CROSSING SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK" and urge all citizens of the City of Ammon to be aware of the potential of grade crossing accidents, to practice responsible and safe driving behavior and to support and participate in those activities aimed at eliminating grade crossing accidents. Ammon West L.D.S. Stake submitted plans to redo their parking lot, sidewalks, and curbs around their building in the Hillview Addition. No action was needed, but the Church desired to inform the City of their plans before beginning the project. Regarding the property owned by Lennis Tirrell, Richard Skidmore, Ethel Pickett estate, and Rich Hardy on the southwest corner of the intersection of Sunnyside and Ammon Roads, the City Council instructed Planning and Zoning to initiate the procedures for considering a zone change from RSC-l to C-l. Engineer Benton request- ed the Council to review and approve the combined legal description of the property which he prepared to use in advertising a public hearing. The property boundaries and the present zoning were discussed in detail. Since one of the boundaries is along Ammon Road, it was decided to delay the rezoning procedures until the right- of-way for Ammon Road is established. The main reason for considering a rezone is because Rich Hardy wants to build a commercial building to house his business, Idaho Traffic Safety, on his property. The Council further decided, if Rich Hardy gets ready with his plans before the rezoning action is completed, they will work with him. Councilman Browning moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held March 1, 1990. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Browning- Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. The material has been obtained to build the new dumpsters. Work is ready to begin on the sprinkler systems for Falcon Park and outside of the trees in South McCowin Park. EPA has approved a system for underground storage tanks where the tanks can be tested yearly rather than pull-out and replace. The cost is $350 per tank, and the tank must be full when tested. Gwen Monson, 2090 Eagle, is still having problems with the neighbor's barking dog, but Public Works Director Wadsworth plans to work with her to try to eliminate the problem. Lora Hansen and her children watered Peterson Park last year, and they are willing to water it again this year. This proved to be good for the City because Hansens were available to work with the ball players and they reduced the rainbird loss. Cost was 16 hours per week @ $3.50 per hour, and the total salary paid for the season was $1,312.50. Fire Chief Cal Smith reported he has been working to get the latest edition of the Uniform Fire Code ready for adoption by the City. Bonneville County/City of Idaho Falls is upgrading the 911 system. They are forming a 911 committee of representatives of all the areas on the system that will be affected by the change. The first meeting is Tuesday, March 20, at 9: 00 A.M., and they would like Ammon to be represented. Engineer Benton advised that Chuck Steele of the FEMA office in Bothell, Washington, had reviewed Ammon's request for a flood plain basement exception. Everything appeared to be in order, and they were submitting the request to Washington D. C. with a recommendation for approval. Councilman Anderson reported the trees on 17th Street between Curlew and Avocet and South on Curlew need to be trimmed because they hang over the street and interfere with large vehicular travel. The Council discussed what to do about the problem. Mayor Ard proposed that the Public Works Department make some measurements and pinpoint the problem areas so the City can request the owners to trim their trees and/or shrubs. (Code reference: 9-2-1, 9-2-2, 9-2-3, & 9-2-4) Claims were approved. Councilman Browning moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ATTEST a~ e.-e.-,.,_/ (!. '.2-:: ~..L&J CITY CLERK G- 5:)