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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (4) I I I CITY OF AMMON November 19, 1998 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Council the City Building, 2135 South Aumon Road, Officials present: Council President W. Lee Bean Counci1member Harvey L. Crandall Counci1member Ira K. Hall City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen President W. Lee Bean at 7:30 P.M. in Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Attorney W. Joe Anderson Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Others Present: Gary Larsen, 1846 Ross Avenue, Ammon Jerry and Jonathan Clark Amy Kaser, 2600 Salmon Street, Ammon LeMoyne Johnston, 3700 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls Jeff Summers, East Central Idaho Planning and Development Absent: Mayor C. Bruce Ard (Attending AIC Legislative Meeting in Boise) Counci1member Steven J. Loveland Engineer Bi1~ Manwi11 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Counci1member Hall, and Coun- ci1member Crandall offered the invocation. Amy Kaser, dba Kaser Wovens, 2600 Salmon Street, requested a home occupation per- mit. Mrs. Kaser sub-contracts weaving of chair seats. The work is done in her garage. She stores a minimum of materials in her home. Supplies are picked up and the finished product is delivered to the retailer. Councilmember Crandall moved to approve a home occupation permit for Amy Kaser, 2600 Salmon Street. The motion was seconded by Counci1member Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Jeff Summers of East Central Idaho Planning and Development reported on the fire station block grant application. He distributed copies of the budget sheet. A Public Hearing was held as advertised in the Post Register at 5:00 P.M. this date. Since the last City Council Meeting, more matching funds were identified, and the grant application will be submitted for $242,000. This represents thirty-one per- cent (31%) in the amount of funds asked for based on the total project. This will cover a basic building, but additional funds will be needed for the offices. All applications will be reviewed in December, and a short list will be selected. If the City makes the short list, a presentation will be made in March. The City's health insurance policy through Blue Cross requires a ninety day waiting period for employees. This applies to new hires and to rehires. Sandra F1uckiger is being considered for rehire as a clerk in the City Office. She has requested health insurance coverage, but she is required to observethe waiting period. Blue Cross has advised that the Council can request a policy change so Mrs. Fluckiger can receive coverage on the first of the month following rehire. If the policy change is requested, it will apply to all rehires. The City's health insurance coverage was discussed. Councilmember Bean was interested in how the change would affect the cost of insurance. Normally the City's policy is renewed annually as of June 1 and cost increases are reflected at that time. Counci1member Crandall moved regarding former employees who are rehired that the Blue Cross policy be adjusted to show a rehire is eligible for health insurance coverage on the first of the month following rehire provided it does not have adverse affect on the policy coverage for the rest of the employees. The motion was seconded by Counci1- member Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Attorney Anderson pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission has the power and authority to initiate any zoning change on its own behalf. Whatever they decide, they send to the City Council for action. There has been considerable controversy over the initial zoning of the Karford property. A letter has been received from the Commission to notify the Council that they are considering a review of the zoning. action taken on the Oak Ridge Addition (Karford property). Planning and Zoning may decide to initiate a recommendation for a zone change. Reports: David Wad~orth reported for Public Works. A contact has been made with Paul Ricks regarding the Ricks Farm property. He is in the process of trying to get Hawkins-Smith to go in with him to include extending the waterline and Owen Street through their property. Paul is willing to work with the City, and he will have more information after the first of the year. Some stop signs have been changed on Hillam,Teton Street, and Williams Street. A door has been opened into We1lhouse No.4. The City crew is ready for winter. The status of the building permit for the theater complex was discussed. They have unloaded brick on the .oM..-. I I I job site, the work is almost complete on the sewer line, and plans are in motion for the waterline. Attorney Anderson inquired about the City's opinion about extending the sewer to Centennial Ranch Division No.6. Centennnial Ranch Divisions 1 through 5 are served by the Iona Bonneville Sewer. District, but Division No. 6 is not in the sewer district. They need toapply for inclusion in the sewer district or get City of Ammon to extend sewer service to them. The Council discussed the inquiry. It did not seem feasible for Ammon to extend sewer service to Centennial Ranch Division No.6, but it was decided to get input from Engineer Bill Manwill. Public Works Director Wadsworth oriented the Council regarding the City's sewer lines and how the Iona Bonnevil~Sewer District connects to Ammon. In Stonehaven Division No.6, the developer has proposed a change of street names. When Taylorview Lane curves toward the east they want the street to be known as Rockwell Drive. The Council agreed that such a change of street name makes for confusion, and they were not in favor. An official determination needs to be made with input from the engineer and the developer. Chief Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The department responded to another CO call. Discussion followed on how the department handles such calls. This is a good service, and it is good to call the Fire Department. Claims were approved. Councilmember Crandall moved to adjourn, and Councilmember Hall seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT ATTEST CITY CLERK ~ ................