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Council Minutes 05/01/1980 April 17, 1980 140 Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, noted that the trees at the Ammon Elementary School were cut down, as discussed at the April 3, 1980, meeting, ana School District #93 will be contacted about paying for part of the expenses. He reviewed other items, such as making arrangements for the clean-up week, getting the street sweeper in operation, reading the sewer meters~ and working with Ammon Produce on the sewer connection. Miscellaneous complaints and claims against the City were discussed, including damage done by the fire truck in the yard at Pheasant Estates, the accidental burning of a tree on the Steve Pulley property at 2800 Western Avenue when the City crew was burning weeds along the ditch, and hydraulic fluid from the garbage truck getting on the street and grass in front of the Pimentel residence at 2025 Falcon Drive. Attorney Anderson suggested that these matters be referred to the City's insurance carrier for the adjustor I to make a determination. Claims were approved for payment in the amount of $15,683.43. It was moved Qy Council- woman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. /' ATTEST, rtL /C~7 C CLERK Minutes taken by Deputy City Clerk, Aleen ~gV~/ MAY C. Jensen. CITY OF AMMON May 1, 1980 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Mayor Wehmann, with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Engineer David E. Benton Councilman David Rowberry Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman Taayle D. Monson Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Councilman Russell N. Swensen (arrived 8:05 P.M.) The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Rowberry and ~ouncil- I woman Dille offered the invocation. Minutes of the meeting on March 20, 1980, were approved as prepared. According to Mayor Wehmann, there was one response to the notice in the newspaper about the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and he recommended the confirmation of the appointment of Robert Williamson, 1915 Sabin Drive, who indicated willingness to serve. It was moved by Councilman Rowberry and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that the City Council confirm the appointment of Robert Williamson to the Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission for a 3-year term to expire on March 1, 1983. Voting was all in favor; motion carried. Recent developments concerning efforts to get the Ammon Produce Company hooked on to the sewer were discussed. It was mentioned that the State Health Department officials have advised that it is the City's responsibility to get this matter taken care of. Attorney Anderson was instructed to write a letter to the property owner, Ernest Martin, to give him notice about the City's requirements for connecting to the sewer as well as the necessity to start using the City water system in accordance with the City ordinances. Mayor Wehmann reported that the claim submitted by Steve Pulley, 2800 Western Avenue, which was mentioned at the previous meeting, will be sent to the City's insurance company. A report concerning the public hearing held before the Planning and Zonimg Commission on April 29, 1980, indicated a recommendation of approval on a Special Use Permit for Tiny Tot Day Care Center at 3415 Molen Street, with an expression of concern about the use of the basement in the operation of the facility because of fire code standards. A public hearing before the City Council was set for 7:00 P.M. on June 5, 1980. Regarding the additional use of water during the summer for outdoor purposes in relation I to the increase in power costs for pumping water, Mayor Wehmann and the Council members reported that their contacts with residents during the past several weeks indicated that most people are in favor of paying more, for water so they can have the regular yard- watering schedule of every other day. Mayor Wehmann pointed out that, from his cal- culations, the extra charge should be $4.00 per month for the five months of May, June, July, August, and September. After a thorough discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Swensen that the City impose a summer- time water fee for single-family residential users of $4.00 per month for May, June, July, August, and September, for a total of $20.00 for the season which can be paid in full with the payment for May services or $4.00 per month. Voting on the motion was all in favor; the motion passed unanimously. Consideration was given to rates for other than single- family, and Councilman Rowberry moved to assess a summer water fee for the months of May, June, July, August,and September, of $1.00 per month per dwelling unit in condominiums, apartment buildings (including 3-plexes and 4-plexes), and trailer parks. The motion was I ~ (.Q ('. o <( <( I I May 1, 1980 141 seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried unanimously. It was further moved by Councilman Rowberry and seconded by Councilman Monson to charge residents in duplexes an additional summer water fee for the five months of May through September inclusive of $2.00 per month per living unit, and that the charge for churches should be $4.00 per month per congregation for the months of May through September inclusive. Voting was all in favor; the motion carried unanimously. With reference to watering at schools, it was felt that no extra charge should be made, but the cooperation of the School District maintenance supervisor will be requested in conserving the use of water on school grounds. It was also mentioned that even thOSe residents who use ditch irrigation water for gardens and yards will be expected to pay the additional fee. It was noted that there has been no response to the notices sent to the resident at 2765 Salmon Street regarding the junk-car problem at that address, and that follow-up action is needed. Councilwoman Dille moved that Carol Kranz of 2765 Salmon Street be cited to come and appear before the City Council on May 15, 1980, to show cause why her property should not be declared a nuisance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Attorney Anderson agreed to handle this matter. Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, explained that there have been several calls from residents of the Westwood and Tie Breaker subdivisions concerning mailboxes on the side- walks, and a discussion of the subject by the Mayor and Council indicated that this practice is not objectionable to the City at this time. An inquiry about getting permission to install a lighted sign for a home occupation in a residentail area was brought up, and Attorney Anderson advised that this could probably be considered through an application for a variance. It was felt, however, that it would be better to avoid such action due to complications that might result if there were other applications of a similar nature in the future, and Councilman Rowberry agreed to talk to the resident and explain the situation. In accordance with the authority given him in Section 4-3-8 of the City Code, Mayor Wehmann proclaimed that the traditional summer yard-watering regulations (every other day according to odd or even addresses) are to be in effect from May 7 through Septem-~- ber 30, 1980, and that the proclamation is to published twice in the newspaper. An information sheet showing claims paid and dividends received in connection with Work- men's Compensation (State Insurance Fund) was reviewed, Because of the number of on-the- job accidents reported during 1979, Mayor Wehmann suggested that some thought be given to starting a safety-incentive program among the employees. Councilman Rowberry reported that the School District will pay for 50% of the cost of cutting the trees down on the north side of Ammon Elementary School, and a statement should be sent on this. It was announced by Councilwoman Dille that Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Waters will be in charge of the City-sponsored baseball program for this season. She noted that a letter has been sent to Union Pacific Railroad Company about box-cars for the parks under the BOR Grant Project, and that the pool manager is working with the City Director of Public Works in getting the pool ready for operation. Mayor Wehmann re- commended that the under-water lights at the pool be taken out for safety reasons and that other lighting for night swimming should be checked out. The Council was informed by Mayor Wehmann that he had sent a letter to the people on Georgia Lane to tell them,as advised by Attorney Anderson, that the City is not involved in irrigation-ditch problems. Regarding the delinquent account in the name of Eastgate Mobile Village, Attorney Anderson reported that he has started proceedings to file for a judgment for the amount due the City. A report by the Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, indicated that he has been in con- tact with Don Holverson of the Idaho Falls Sewer Department about getting started on flushing the sewer lines. Mayor Wehmann pointed out that the City of Idaho Falls now has the cradle so that the camera can be run through the sewer pipes to take pictures of the irrigation-water infiltration. Mr. Whiteley reviewed the sewer-connection situation at Ammon Produce and the progress of the work in the parks, including the need to buy a small push mower and his application for seven young people to work under the CETA Summer Youth Program. In response a recommendation made by Mayor Wehmann, Councilman Rowberry moved that the City's 1 70 mouth Fur Sedan (formerly a police car and more recently used by the Fire Department be declared surplus and that the Public Works Director be authorized to ad- vertise for bids for its sale. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann suggested to Councilwoman Dille that she write a letter to the people who reside near Peterson Park and north McCowin Park about getting some in-kind service projects going for the improvement of the- parks under the BOR Grant, so that the City will not have to lose the BOR matching funds. Claims in the amount of $18,613.22 were presented by the City Clerk, and were approved for payment. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Rowberry that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. ~f>M~,.,_/ ...-MA ---