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Council Minutes 12/20/1990 I I I Book 7-315 December 20, 1990 CITY OF AMMON December 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 Greg J. Maeser at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Councilman Ira B. Hall Others present: Bruce Henderson, 1905 Dove Drive, Ammon Amy Rice, 2025 Falcon Drive, Ammon Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Mayor Ard. Bruce Henderson, 1905 Dove Drive, requested a home occupation permit for floor and carpet cleaning. The business is operated by Mr. Henderson and his wife. Parking is no problem because the work is performed away from the home. There will be no signs. The reason for requesting the permit is to provide a base address required for a floor cleaning contract already established. This is a part time operation, and Mr. Henderson has other full time employment. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the application of Bruce Henderson, 1905 Dove Drive, for a home occupation permit for floor and carpet cleaning. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. (Councilman Hall was not present until after this motion.) Amy Rice and her husband have purchased the home at 2025 Falcon Drive, and she requested a home occupation permit to operate a day care center. Mrs. Rice is currently licensed in the City of Idaho Falls for twelve children, and she plans to continue with that license. A health inspection has been completed, and the City of Ammon Fire Marshal has conducted a fire inspection. The property is zoned R-l, there will be no employees, and parking should not be a problem. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the application of Amy Rice, 2025 Falcon Drive, for a home occupation pemit to operate a day care center contingent upon compliance with City Code ll-5-27H. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Unfinished Business: The Council reviewed the minor clarification changes recommended for the personnel policy at Council Meeting on October 4, 1990. Councilman Maeser moved to adopt the personnel policy with the minor changes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ard met this week with Forsgren Associates on Ammon Road. He asked the Council to read the copy of the agreement prepared for Progressive Irrigation regarding covering of the canal. Tentatively an appointment has been set up with Fred Karford, 3520 East 17th Street, on right-o,L-way acquisition. As soon as the Karford meeting is confirmed, the Council will be notified so that, if possible, they can attend. Other right-of-way problems are being worked out. The official review plans have been received by the City office, and the Public Hearing is set for January 30, 1991. Mayor Ard recommended that Debra Hartman, Gerald "Jerry" Mitchell, Sharon Affleck, Julie Bean, and Ira Hall be appointed to the Home Occupation Permit Review Committee. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the recommendation of the Mayor to appoint D. Hartman, G. Mitchell, S. Affleck, J. Bean, and I. Hall to the Home Occupation Permit Review Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall _ Abstained because he was recommended as one of the committee members. The motion carried. Councilman Anderson suggested that applicants for a permit be required to obtain permission of their neighbors within 300 feet. Mayor Ard requested that the committee try to have a recommendation for the City Council during February 1991. Engineer Benton was asked to research the subdivision plats, easements, and dedicated right-of-ways as they pertain to the property owned by Tim and Sheila Kent at 2585 Hillam Drive in order to make a recommendation to the City Council. Kents desire to add on to their house with a family room and garage, but they need to have a determination on the setbacks. 316 December 20, 1990 It was necessary to fill the underground storage tanks with gasoline and diesel in order to have them tested for leakage. In the past, the City has had trouble getting bids for fuel so, in lieu of newspaper advertising, Public Works Director Wadsworth called dealers for price quotes. Quotes were received as follows: Wright Oil Co. Forde Johnson Bowen-Hall Gasoline 1.152 p/gal. 1.169 p/gal. 1.159 p/gal. Diesel 1.199 p/gal. 1.169 p/gal. 1.154 p/gal. Councilman Hall moved to approve the purchase of diesel and gasoline from Bowen- Hall. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Hall- Yes; Anderson Yes; Crandall Yes; Maeser Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall moved to approve 1991 renewal business licenses for Ammon I Speedi Mart, 3490 East Sunnyside Road, for a retail store and retail sale of beer by the bot tIe and for Triple S Convenience Store, 125 S 25 East, for a retail store and retail sale of wine and beer by the bottle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Sessions Management is scheduled to begin construction on the K Mart Store on East 17th Street about March 1, 1991. Reports: Snow removal has been the major project of the Public Works Department. The City crew has done a good job, and the streets are in good condition. Public Works Director Wadsworth recommended that the Council think about hauling snow off East 17th Street next year. Engineer Benton reported that he had read the agreement with Progressive Irrigation for covering the irrigation ditch on Ammon Road. The agreement is standard, and there appears to be nothing wrong with signing it. A meeting has been scheduled with the Department of Water Resources to complete the Proof of Beneficial Use for Well No.5. Councilman Crandall suggested the City consider offering health insurance coverage to the Mayor and City Council as a fringe benefit. The City's health insurance program was reviewed. The City Clerk was asked to contact the health insurance carriers to obtain information about adding the Mayor and City Council to the City's policies. Also, an opinion should be requested from the City Attorney. I Engineer Benton recommended the City Council make a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Progressive Irrigation regarding Ammon Road. Council- man Crandall moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Progressive Irrigation regarding covering the irrigation ditch along Ammon Road subj ect to approval by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. BECO Construction Company has requested release of the retainage held by the City of Ammon on the Peterson Park/Ross Avenue chip seal project since the problem with Keith Turnbow's driveway has been partially resolved. The Council agreed to pay BECO except for $250 estimated cost to chip seal Turnbow's driveway where part of the overlay was removed. Mayor Ard and Councilman Maeser met with Utah Power on their Economic Development program. The program is worthy of consideration. Utah Power is preparing a study to compare costs of owning a home in Ammon with costs of owning a home in Idaho Falls. They are convinced they can compete cost wise, and they are anxious to spur growth in Ammon. The City Council determined that the recent major improvements to Well No. 1 and Well No.6 should be charged to the Water Department capital equipment budget. Claims were approved. Councilman Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was Maeser. The meeting was adjourned at _8~.:45 P.M. _----- .,. ).,.... .,-,.,"',.... '..-....) (/ " . ~ seconded by I ATTEST aL~~~(!. Q~~ CITY CLERK tY