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Council Minutes 03/06/1974 I o 00 ~ Q::l W W I I 47 tures of both husband and wife, dated, and registering no objection to said variance. Councilman Hirschi seconded the motion; voting all in favor; motion carried; variance granted. (Plan was drawn and approved 4/21/72 showing optional areas of'single or double car garage. ) Boyd Thompson requested City of Ammon to participate on installation of sewer and water lines on Rose Dale Lane from Sunnyside Road to Molen Street. A lengthy dis cus sion followed. Councilman Cheney moved that Boyd Thompson I s request for City participation in the sewer and water lines on Rose Dale Lane be denied for the following reason: The City will not participate in private developments. Councilman Hirschi seconded the motion; voting-Cheney, yes; Swensen, yes; Hirschi, yes; Anderson, yes; motion carried. Mayor Turnbow read a letter from A. H. Underhild for James G. Watt, Director, U. S. Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, regarding funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund programs in fiscal year 1975. Councilman Cheney moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilman Hirschi; meeting ad- journed at 10:50 P. M. Minutes recorded by Councilman Russell~. ~w nsenJ ~ r.:J~ ./J~ MAOR --. .~ ''"''7' CLERK' - CITY OF AMMON March 6, 1974 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the following City Officials present: Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Attorney Franklin Smith Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Engineer David E. Benton (10: 30 P. M. ) Councilman Brent Hirschi Engineers Larry Perkins and Jim Keller (Councilman Russell N. Swensen was excused but came later, at 11:50 P. M., while the meeting was still in session.) Residents present during the meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Kay Burton and George Randall. Prayer was offered by Councilman Anderson. The minutes of the meeting of Feb. 20, 1974, were approved as typed. Mayor Turnbow reported that residents on Sabin Drive had found an unusual scum substance in their water a few days ago, and samples were taken to the Health Depart- ment. He felt that this could be connne cted to the power failure last Saturday which caused blown fuses at Wells No.1 and 5 so that there was no water in part of the City after the power was back on. (Results from the Health Department tests received later in the week showed no bacteria contamination. ) Mayor 'fu.rnbow explained that Mr. Perkins and Mr. Keller were present to clear up any misunderstandings and answer questions about the water and sewer project. Mr. Pe rkins reviewed the status of the well drilling and displayed several sample s of water taken from the test pumping. The amount of sand in the samples varied from a heavy amount of fine s-and which settled slowly in the sample dated Feb. 15 to a small amount of quick-settling sand in the sample dated March 6. Additional tests will be made on Friday, March 8, at which time it is hoped that the water supply "will be iiL good shape. " Facts on the cost and feasibility of getting the sewer line to the Utterbeck Addition on Wanda Street and the water and sewer lines along 17th Street from Avocet Drive to the City Limits east of Sabin Drive, areas which were not included in the project plans, were presented by Mr. Perkins and discussed by the Council. It was felt that plans whould be made now to use contingency fund moneys for putting the lines on 17th Street before the street improvements are started there, but any further consideration for Wanda Street should be delayed until later. Mr. Perkins explained the computer approach to figuring the water system needs as planned in the project which insures '48 adequate supply and pressure at every location in the City, and noted that the recommended distribution line size designed for a population of 8, 000 to 9, 000. Mr. and Mrs. Kay Burton and Mr. George Randall, all residents of Ross Avenut, inquired about the developer IS intentions regarding the street paving in connection with the annexation of the proposed Maiben Jones Addition. They explained that, when the existing paving was done about four years ago under a Local Improvement District for the property owners on the west side of the street, there was an under- standing and assurance by the City Council in office at that time that half the cost of that paving was to be assumed by any future developer on the east side of Ross Avenue. Mayor Turnbow stated that the minutes will be checked and the advice I of the City Attorney requested before any action will be taken on this matter. Engineer Benton reported that, under the present arrangements, the developer will be putting in 15 feet of additional paving p~us curb and gutter and an edging of 1 foot where the old and new paving would come tOgether, which would not be allowing him any special priveleges since a developer is ordinarily required to pave a width of 16 feet. As requested in a previous meeting, Attorney Smith presented th~ following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Ammon e~ploys professional services on a retainer basis, and WHEREAS, the professional persons employed by the City at times have private clients who have business dealings with the City which ma~ lead to a possible conflict of interest in representation by such professlOnal persons. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho, that the policy of the City shall be, that upon receipt of notice by the professional person retained, or by a member. of the City Councilor by any third person, that there is, or may be, a confl.lct of interests by reason of such professional dealingS with the City, the Clty Council shall review such matter if desirable, and so determined, employ another professional person to review and advise on such matter and if I the conflict warrants further action, the Council may retain and hire another professional person, to do the work and represent the City in the matter involved. Councilman Cheney moved to accept the resolution as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Inasmuch as the Planning and Zoning Commission has made a recommendation of approval and held the necessary public hearing (on Feb. 26, 1974) with no objections registered, Attorney Smith reported that the City Attorney's office had prepared an ordinance for the annexation of Pet~rson Park Division No. 3 and the Maiben Jones Addition. Engineer Benton explained the recommended zoning as requested by the developers and accepted by the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows: Peterson Park Division No. 3--R-2 except R-l for Lot 21 Block3, Lots 11 and 12 Block2, and Lot 15 Blockl; Maiben Jones Addition- -R-l for Lotsl-12 Block 1 and Lots 7 -10 Block 2, balance of lots G-C. He noted that the G-C zoning mentioned had been requested by the developer because it woulp' allow lumber storage which he would like to start later. Since the R-2 zoning in Peterson Park Division No. 3 would permit multiple dwellings, Mayor Turnbow requested that the recodified ordinance concerning off-street parking be checked and it was found that the requirement was listed (in Section 11-5-24D) as on,e (1) space per unit, which the Mayor and Council felt to be inadequate. Consequently, the decision was made I to have the Attorney start the legal procedure to amend the said ordinance, the Annexation Ordinance #1l3p.ras read for the first reading only, and further official action on the matter was postponed. This delay as it concerned the Maiben Jones Addition would give time to check out the street-paving problem mentioned earlier in the meeting. The Council considered a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to accept a plat to be known as the East Hills Addition as final. This is a previously unplatted tract located north of Sunnyside Road and west of Dal Avenue, and platting was required before building permits which have been requested can be issure. It was noted that the water and sewer lines for the area ared planned as part of the project under construction, so if water is needed before the contractor's scheduled installation, the line will have to be put in by the developer. Councilman Cheney moved to approve the East Hills Addition plat as presented. The motion was I o 00 l:'- CO tJ:.:l ~ I I 49 seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Turnbow reported that he had attended a meeting regarding flood plain insurance, and that the City is to make application to approve this so that citizens can get it if desired. Engineer Benton made the following report on the 17th Street improvement items which were assigned to him: All signatures for the L.1. D. have been obtained from residents of the north side of the street except the small property owners, and McCowins and McDonalds are being contacted. The power company (Clyde Johnson) has been approached about the metal light poles, but no figures have been received, and County Engineer Bob Gray has been asked to put the poles into the disign. He talked to Bob Gtay about the Sand Creek Bridge and learned that permission has been received to extend the bridge rather than tear it out and start new. The telephone company is getting money to extend its cable line to at least Sabin Drive, but no answer has. been received yet from the Cable TV company. Progress is being made on acquiring the necessary right-of-ways. Mayor Turnbow asked that the Council give consideration to approving a proposal to increase the property taxes to whatever is necessary to cover the amount needed to pay for the 17th Street improvements with the understanding that the tax levy would be dropped back down the following year. A special meeting was set for Monday, March 11, 1974 to work on the budget. The meeting adjourned at 12:45 A. M. Claims were approved for payment. ~~cJ~ MAY ~~ CLERK CITY OF AMMON March 11, 1974 Minutes of Special Meeting of the Mayor and City C.ouncil: The meeting was called to order following City Officials present: Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Marvin J. Anderson at 8:45 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Councilman Brent Hirschi The invocation was given by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow. Mayor Turnbow advised the Council members that a problem had developed on Nor~ Ross in regards to the sewer and water lines. The present water line does not follow a straight line. The Health Department regulations require that the water and sewer lines be not less that 10 feet apart. The distance in question amounts to approximately 1300 feet. Mayor Turnbow reported that the general contractor could replace the existing 6 -inch, 4-inch, and 2 -inch line with a 10 -inch line for $9.00 per lineal foot. Councilman Anderson moved that Hartwell Excavating Co. be authorized to install a 1O-inch water line at $9~ 00 per lineal foot starting on Sunnyside Road and going north on Ross Avenue to the present north City Limits of the City of Ammon, to wit, appro- ximately 1300 feet; seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Turnbow reported that the new well is developing very nicely--4500 GPM the water was clear this date and had a temperature of 490 F. Councilman Cheney moved that we approve the 1974 budget estimate for the City of Ammon of $305,581. 71; seconded by Coundlman.Hirschi; voting all in favor; motion carried. The request of Idaho Lumber Inc. for a zoning variance in regards to a proposed home on Eagle Drive was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation.