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Council Minutes 11/19/1981 November 19, 1981 Minutes of the Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order City Officials present: Mayor Geo~ge Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Thayle D. Monson CITY OF AMMON November 19, 1981 of the Mayor and City Council: at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following 192 Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Planning Commission Member James Southwick Absent: Councilman David R. Rowberry Others present during the meeting were Leaders Jerrolyn Crandall and Jackie Beecher and Scouts John Almond, Steven Robison, Stephen Crandall, and Mark Beecher. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilwoman Dille and prayer was offered by Mayor Wehmann. Minutes of the meetings on July 2 and July 16, 1981, were approved as prepared. The Council heard a report by Mayor Wehmann that, on November 6, the City was awarded a preliminary permit for the Ririe Dam hydroelectric project.. In reviewing the status of the City's liability and fire insurance, Mayor Wehmann noted that a binder was secured to extend the coverage until December Ion the policy which expired on November 1, and that there has been no response from Ron Parish regarding a request for a copy of the policy on which he made a quotation. Two proposals on a re- newal policy offered by Fred A. Moreton & Company of Salt Lake City, through local agent ~ichael Jepsen, were considered, with both plans including an increase in the fire in- surance limits and one having a blanket umbrella of excess liability coverage. The policy with the umbrella coverage was recommended by Attorney Anderson. It was pointed out that the insurance with the Moreton Agency is written by Compass Insurance Company, which is the program endorsed by the Association of Idaho Cities, and the company has agreed to backdate membership in the AIC return-premium participation to include 1980-81. Councilman Swensen moved that the City secure the Fred A. Moreton & Company liability and fire insurance policy with the umbrella rider for excess liability coverage as presented for a 12-month premium of $5,588. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann explained that partici- pation in the AIC program requires a policy date of October 1, so the premium billing will be adjusted for a period of 11 months. In response to a recommendation made by Mayor Wehmann, Councilman Swensen moved to approve the appointment of Michael Browning of 3585 Ross Avenue as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission with a term to expire on March 1, 1983. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried unanimously. According to the records, this appointment is to fill the vacancy created when Beth Lords of 3775 Taylorview Lane moved out of the City. The Annual Certification of the Street Finance Report was reviewed. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Swensen that the report be approved as prepared by the City Clerk; voting was all in favor; motion carried. A request submitted by Keith Brown, representing the L.D.S. Ammon Stake, to provide dumpster garbage collection service at the church which is outside the City on Sunny- side Road was discussed. The problem of the dumpster located there, as well as the one at the church on Ammon-Lincoln Road, not belonging to the City was mentioned, and Attorney Anderson advised that getting a release of liability from the church officials would be appropriate. The Council members indicated that the request was feasible and that a charge could be worked out~ Councilman Swensen moved that the Mayor be author- ized to negotiate with Keith Brown regarding garbage collection at the Ammon 4th and 7th Ward building on Sunnyside Road. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann noted that a model ordinance received from the AICpertaining to zoning to allow for manufactured housing in cities was referred to the Planning and Zoning. Commission for study. I Regarding the disability of employee LaVern Williams, it was reported that his con- dition is improving and he may be able to return to work with a rating of permanent partial disability. It was noted that, with the restricted use of his right arm, Mr. Williams will not be able to operate the City's standard-shift pick-ups, and Mayor Wehmann suggested that an inquiry be made regarding the availability of re- habilitation funds for the purchase of a used vehicle which has been located that has push-button gear controls. Mayor Wehmann mentioned his attendance at a meeting where the possibility of locating a fire station in the vicinity of the VoTech School was discussed. A report by James Southwick of the Planning and Zoning Commission indicated that a public hearing is scheduled for December 8 on a request submitted by Dick Kelly for rezoning of the property at the northwest corner of Sunnyside Road and Ammon Road. I I I ~ co I"- U <C <t I " I November 19, 1981 December J, 1981 l~B With reference to a pending lawsuit against the City in connection with the costs of sewerline repair at the Gene Birch residence, 2995 Central Avenue, in September of 1979, Attorney Anderson informed the Mayor and Council that the land owner said he would con- tribute to the settlement, and it was agreed that the City Attorney should have authority to negotiate for the City so the case can be closed out. It was indicated that the settlement can probably be made at half of the original billing, which would be $1400. A report by the Public Works Director included information about the advertising for bids on a new backhoe-loader, the operation and winterizing of the wells, and the problem of encroachment on the City's right-of-way access from Dal Avenue to Peterson Park by the property owner on the north. Claims in the amount of $15,719.75 were presented by the City Clerk and were approved for payment. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Swensen that the meeting be adjourned to an executive session regarding employee salary increases. The voting was all in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. ~lfg~~~HAL MAYOR ATTEST: ~Lry CITY CLERK CITY OF AMMON December J, 1981 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following City officials present: Mayor George Wehmann City Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Russell N. Swensen Pub~ic Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Councilman David R. Rowberry Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Thayle D. Monson Planning Commission Member Gary Butterworth The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Mayor Wehmann and prayer was offered by Councilman Monson. Minutes of the meeting on August 6, 1981, were approved as prepared. A zone change requested by Richard Kelly on property at the northwest corner of the Ammon Road-Sunnyside Road intersection was discussed, and Attorney Anderson advised that~a re-zone from residential to commercial would bea significant change and would require amending the Comprehensive Plan which was adopted in October, 1981. It was noted that the applicant must request a change in the Comprehensive Plan and that those who come to a public hearing scheduled for December 8 will have to be informed of the delay involved due to the procedure required by the State Land Use Act of not amending the Plan more often than once each six months. In response to an announcement by Mayor Wehmann regarding arrangements made through the manager of the Valley Bank Ammon Office, Councilwoman Dille moved to authorize the City Clerk to enter into an agreement for Valley Bank to act as a receiving agent for the payment of City utility bills. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann suggested that the Council members responsible for public works and fiscal operations review the charges for garbage collection at all churches and make a re- commendation before a decision is made on the fee for dumpster piok-up at the church outside the City which was mentioned at the previous meeting. It was reported by Mayor Wehmann that the City has advertised and sent out to interested firms ;a,,"Request for Proposals" to develop the four hydroelectric projects for which preliminary permits have been issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Reports by the City Council included a discussion on the need to get the planning started on playground equipment, etc., for the parks because of the ending date on the BOR Grant. Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley reviewed employee and work situations and noted that bids are being accepted for a backhoe-loader with the bid opening to be at 2 P.M. on December 22. Claims in the amount of $4,239.52 were presented and approved for payment. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. AT~ST: ~~ ~ CITY CLERK tl ~/~~<-ffy ~AL~~ MAYOR /