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Council Minutes 09/20/1990 298 September 20, 1990 CITY OF AMMON September 20, 1990 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order lowing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Jason McIsaac, Boy Scout I Absent: Councilman Greg J. Maeser The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Crandall, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held September 6, 1990, as prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The status of the Local Improvement District accounts was discussed. Delinquent assessments on L.LD. No.6, No.7, and No.8 were certified on September 7, 1990, to the tax roll for collection. Bonneville County recommended those so certified should be notified by the City of Ammon. As a result of the notification, all objected and they requested the tax certification be removed. Louis L. Weber paid his account in full, Roger Jones paid part of his delinquency, and Michael Jones/Poole Soft Water & Refrigeration made a payment agreement. The Council agreed to revise the certification to omit Weber and Michael Jones, to include the balance due from Roger Jones, and to continue the original certification for Monty Howell/Kenneth P. Slusser, Theodore Staten Bohn, and Bill Nebeker. The assessments on L.LD. No.7 end in 1990, however, the bonds and coupons remain outstanding through 1992. It was proposed that the City call for all I' rema1n1ng bonds and coupons on L.I.D. No. 7 and retire the indebtedness. Councilman Crandall moved to call for the bonds and coupons to pay L. 1. D. No. 7 in full as soon as the certificate of deposit for the L.I.D. funds matures on September 28, 1990. After the final payment is made, any remaining funds should be deposited in the Guaranty Fund account until such time as L.LD. No.8 is paid in full. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall- Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ard report~d on Ammon Road. The State Highway Department returned the pre- liminary design plans to Forsgren Associates because they were incomplete. Forsgren is preparing to resubmit the plans. When the Mayor talked to the State about funding, they would not commit themselves. Ammon Road will be funded, but the project may be delayed for a year. When the State gets an accepted preliminay design, Ammon can request reimbursement for design engineering services. Ordinance No. 218 was introduced and read by title, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO: FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH APPROPRIATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1991 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1990, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991, AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH FUNDS. Councilman Crandall moved that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. I Ordinance No. 218 was again read by title and read in full. Councilman Crandall moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 218 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Crandall Yes; Anderson Yes; Hall Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Two claims have been filed against the City. Mrs. David Weller, 2365 Midway, claims damage to her front window caused by the lawnmower flipping a rock across the road while mowing in McCowin Park. Troy Crane claims car damage caused when he drove over a cone used to mark the wet paint during the crosswalk painting by Idaho Traffic Safety. Both claims have been referred to the City's insurance carrier. I I I Book 7-299 September 20, 1990 Mayor Ard received a telephone call from the President of Pheasant Estates Homeowners Association and the City Office has received telephone calls from several other residents who obj ect to Grand Teton Self-Storage parking their U- Haul rental vehicles along the curb on Falcon Street. The Councilmen have observed the rental vehicles--lately there has only been one or two vehicles but in the past there have been six or seven. The Council determined that Grand Teton Self-Storage is operating their U-Haulbusiness by parking on the street, and this is not proper. Also, this could constitute a real problem for the City during snow removal. As a first step in trying to correct the problem, it was agreed to notify Dennis Austad by letter to provide other parking for the U-Haul vehicles. The sales representative who presented a demonstration several months ago to the City Council on pump motor rebuilding and rewinding again contacted the Mayor to determine the City's interest. Since some pump repair and motor rewinding has already been completed and no provisions were made in the budget for such a program, it was agreed to wait until there is more need for the service offered. The Council discussed the parking lot at Ammon First and Fifth LoD.S. Wards' Building. The church has moved their sidewalk out from the building on the west side (Romrell Lane) and essentially done away with their parking except for some parallel parking. They would like to know how the City feels about them continuing to use the west side for diagonal parking which means the cars would extend into the street. Since Romrell Lane is narrow because it was originally an alley and since the church created their own problem, it was agreed to monitor the situation for a while before making any commitment Reports: Councilman Crandall asked Attorney resolution to provide an expense allowance effective July 1, 1990. Anderson for the to continue to Mayor and City draft a Council Budget funds were reviewed and Public Works Director Wadsworth was authorized to purchase additional street signs and to spend approximately $5,000 left over funds to purchase park sprinkler materials for next season. Public Works Director Wadsworth reported he is compiling a need list for signs. Decker 1 s advised the reason the Swimming Pool paint peeled is because there is too many mil thickness of paint, and they recommend sandblasting to remove the paint. The manufacturer will not give the City a credit, but Decker's will give a credit for ten gallons of paint. Bonneville County will probably not be able to chip and seal any streets for Ammon this year, but they will put us on top of the list for next year. Another snow plow has been purchased. Engineer Benton advised the Council about Bonneville County plans to cover the irrigation pipe from Lincoln to 17th Street on Ammon Road. Councilman Anderson asked about a bonus for Jennifer Oswald, Manager of the Swimming Pool. The Mayor reported she had been paid for an extra week, but no bonus had been authorized. The City needs to wait until all pool revenue and expense information is complete. The Hales paid rent for the shaved ice stand by the pool as they agreed. The stand will be moved before winter. The school requested permission to borrow park bleachers from the City to accommodate spectators at the South Bonneville Junior High athletic events this fall. Councilman Crandall authorized the school to use the bleachers, but due to poor communication, they did not use the bleachers. Engineer Benton discussed plans to build a new Bonneville High School on40 acres of property owned by Bjornsen and Ricks on the west boundary of Ammon. School plans are still incomplete and more information will be forthcoming. The City has concerns with the street layout. A request for annexation and initial zoning of the property has been received, and a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 1990. City Clerk Aleen Jensen reminded that it is time to send out the annual newsletter and the water, sewer, and garbage payment books for the new fiscal year. The Council discussed whether or not any changes are needed. Council members were asked to prepare information about their department for the newsletter by next City Council Meeting. The Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Environmental Quality, is conducting meetings to explain some of the changes in Idaho drinking water regulations. One meeting will be conducted at the Jefferson County Courthouse on September 25 and one at the Bonneville County Courthouse on September 27. Claims were approved. As many as possible should be paid before September 28, 1990. the C.A.R.T. contribution. C.A.R.T. has outstanding claims for 1990 Fiscal Year The Council discussed what to do about been involved in some plans to change 300 September 20, 1990 their funding, and they needed support from all the surrounding communities, but they have not reported back to the City of Ammon. Mayor Ard agreed to contact C.A.R.T. and a contribution will be withheld until we learn more about their plans. Mayor Ard reported on attendance at the meeting of the Mayor of Idaho Falls Action Committee on Drugs. The function of the Committee is to aid in local drug education, enforcement, prevention, and rehabilitation programs throughout the community. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. O--~ I ATTEST: ?~(? ,9~ CITY CLERK t'c/ CITY OF AMMON October 4, 1990 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order lowing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Attorney Scott Hall Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Cal Smith P&Z Commission Representative Elaine McGary Others present were: Terry and Linda Edwards representing Harold Loveland, 3320 Molen Street Pam Draper, Manager of Grand Teton Self Storage, 2595 East 17th Street Richard Marshall, U-Haul Company of Idaho Richard Butler, 2670 Salmon Street Fred and David Cowart (Scout), 2050 Cabellaro Matt Amonson (Scout), 2255 Midway I Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Hall. Richard Butler, 2670 Salmon Street, requested a non-commercial kennel license for three All American Water Spaniel dogs. Nine (81. 8%) of the "persons in possession of premises within 150 feet" signed to approve the application. Councilman Maeser pointed out that he did not see any problems, but any changes in the number of dogs may make it necessary to review the application. The applicant asked permission for his three dogs to not wear the City license tags because they are show dogs and the tags often wear off their hair. He stated he keeps his dogs confined to his property, and two of the dogs have identification numbers tattooed on them. The Council agreed to the request provided the dogs always have a current license and the tattoo numbers are filed with the City office. Mr. Butler asked why three dogs require a kennel license but a person can have an unlimited number of cats. The difficulties of cat licensing were discussed. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the application for a non-cornmercial kennel license for Richard Butler, 2670 Salmon Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Pam Draper and Richard Marshall represented the U-Haul operations of Grand Teton I Self Storage, 2595 East 17th Street. A number of citizens have expressed concern that a U-Haul business is being operated by parking the rental vehicles along the curb on Falcon Drive. Draper and Marshall responded to a letter Mayor Ard wrote to Dennis Austad, owner of the business, requesting that he provide other parking. The Council suggested that possible solutions were to park the trucks on the west side of the business as originally planned or to arrange to use the vacant property on the east side of Falcon Drive. Attorney Scott Hall counseled that it is in violation of State ordinance (Title 49 Idaho Code) to operate a cornmercial business by parking along the street. Also, there is potential liability for the City to allow such an operation to continue. Pam Draper and Richard Marshall stated they do not want to break any laws, but their customers need a place to drop off the rental units when they are returned at all hours of the day or night. After the U-Hauls are checked in, the trucks can be parked on