Council Minutes 02/17/1983
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February 17, 1983
CITY OF AMMON
February 17, 1983
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
231
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Acting Mayor Russell
the following City Officials present:
Acting Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
N. Swensen with
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Foreman Thomas Reese
Planning Commission Member Elaine McGary
Excused: Councilman Thayle D. Monson, Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Mayor George Wehmann (on leave of absence)
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Acting Mayor Swensen and prayer
was offered by Councilwoman Dille. Minutes of the meeting on November 18, 1982, were
approved as prepared by motion of Councilman Williamson, seconded by Councilwoman Dille,
voting all in favor.
Councilwoman Dille reported that several applications have been received for the s~rimming
pool manager.
Acting Mayor Swensen indicated that he would submit a list of names as suggested--Roland
Romrell, Steve Loveland, Burton Johnson, Lennis Tirrell, and Leland Dille (all business
men who are not public officials)--to the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce for considera-
tion to serve on the Private Industry Council, as mentioned at the previous meeting.
In connection with this, Councilman Williamson noted that the East Central Idaho Planning
and Development Association, a private firm, has also filed to administer the Federal Job
Training Partnership Act, but it is felt that it will be best to have this program under
the direction of the Chamber of Commerce.
According to Councilman Williamson, he was contacted by E. K. Davis of the County Road
and Bridge Department who pointed out that a number of the signs in the City are out-dated
or improperly located. It was agreed that the signs should be up-dated as funds are
available, and that advice from the City Attorney is needed concerning the liability of
the City in the meantime.
A report was made by Councilman Williamson regarding costs involved in a proposal to
replace the existing fire telephone system with a radio system. He noted that a plectron
unit which is available from the City of Ririe was checked out and was found to be in
need of repair, so it has been determined that the total expenditures if the used unit
were to be purchased (approximately $715) would be more than the price of $429 quoted
b7 Motorola for a new unit. In response to a recommendation by Councilman Williamson,
the Council members agreed that approval should not be given to buy the City of Ririe
equipment. It was explained that a radio system as contemplated is already being used
by the City of Idaho Falls and will be more economical since the telephone bill has gone
up and Mountain Bell is asking for another increase.
Regarding the Fire Department personnel, Councilman Williamson announced that, effective
March 1, 1983, Marvin McGary will be back in the position of Fire ehief after being off
for some time because of health problems, and Doug Brinkman and Elmer Wilson have been
designated as Assistant Chiefs.
Elaine McGary reported that City Engineer David E. Benton, as advisor to the Planning and
Zoning Commission, presented an energy code ordinance to the Commission to study so that
a recommendation can be made regarding whether or not such a code should be adopted in
connection with the Uniform Building Code. She informed the Council that this matter was
tabled until the meeting on April 12 and that the March meeting will be the annual dinner
for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Engineer Benton referred to work that is being done to solve the drainage problem on
Wanda Street and Princess Drive. He indicated that elevation shots have been taken and
a recommendation will be made for a solution to the problem of run-off water accumulating
there, such as happened recently from snow melting while the ground was still frozen. It
was requested that Engineer Benton check out the drainage situation at First Street and
Tie Breaker Drive also, since a call about a problem there has been received from the
resident on that corner.
Thomas Reese, Public Works Foreman, gave a report on a fence situation at 3140 Dal Avenue
which he had looked at in response to a complaint received indicating that the fence was
a hazard to traffic when entering Samuel Street from Dal Avenue. The matter was discussed
and the feeling was expressed that, since the fence is 40 feet from the intersection, it
should not be causing a hazard; however, further checking on the fence ordinance as it
applies in this case is needed before making a decision about whether or not the p~perty
owner should be notified to make any change.
The subject of a request for another ~~te increase for Utah Power and Light Company which
is being considered by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission was brought to the attention
of the Council, It was decided that the City of Ammon should be an intervenor again.
Approval was indicated to a recommendation made by Acting Mayor Swensen that the second
meeting in March be changed to the fourth Thursday, which will be on March 24, 1983.
Claims to pay totaling ~17.17 were approved, along with vouchers for payroll and re-
lated expenses paid since the previous meeting in the amount of $5,790.06. A motion to
adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Counci an Williamson; voting was
all in favor~the ~e7ting was adjourned at 8:4 P.M.
ATTEST: ~~. ~...;..~~7' City Clerk 11. ACTING MAYOR