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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (48) I I I 1 October 5, 1995 CITY OF AMMON October 5, 1995 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, Idaho, with present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser Ard at 7:30 P. M. in the City the following City Officials Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Marshal Robert Farrow City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Wadsworth Others Present: Linda Killian, 3225 Circle S Drive, Ammon Travis and Michelle Killian, 3225 Circle S Drive, Ammon Ron and Tammy Mihu, 2365 Circle S Drive, Ammon Tyler Jones, 3035 Backhand Drive, Ammon (Boy Scout) Russell N. Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Stella M. Steele, 345 Luv Place, Ammon Ken Shepherd, 2475 Midway Avenue, Ammon Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Greg J. Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Stella M. Steele, 345 Luv Place, requested a home occupation permit for an environ- mental consulting business. Ms. Steele is currently employed locally as an environmental consultant by SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation). Her job allows her to do a limited amount of private consulting, and she desires to begin to establish a private business. Surveys will be made at various locations, and the reports will be completed at the home. There will be very little traffic generated. Ms. Steele signed a statement to certify she will comply with the home occupation requirements of C.C. ll-5-27H. Councilman Maeser moved to approve a home occupation permit for Stella M. Steele, dba Steele Environmental, 345 Luv Place. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser reported on the Planning and Zoning Meeting held October 3, 1995. The major item of business was a request for variance for the Ammon Town Center Phase II development to allow the proposed anchor building to be sited with the northwest corner twenty-four feet (24') from the property line rather than the required thirty feet (30') from the property line. The Commission recommended approval of the setback variance. The City Council acting as the Board of Adjustments will consider the request at a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 19, 1995. The new zoning map was approved. James Southwick will no longer be serving on the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City of Ammon needs to recommend some names for a replacement representative. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held September 21, 1995~ The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Killian fence at 3225 Circle S Drive which has been the source of the controversy regarding a clear view of the intersecting street at Circle S Drive and Midway Avenue has been taken down. Linda Killian submitted a request to the City Council for $300 to assist with the expenses involved in rebuilding the fence. The request was itemized as follows: Acore Cutting Cement $ 75.00 Min. B.M.C. West lX8 Cedar 117.00 2X4X8 38.00 Nails 70.00 Total $ 300.00 Councilman Loveland opposed the City paying for any of the rebuilding expenses because it was understood the City would provide the labor to move the fence and Killians would be responsible for reasonable expenses. Other members of the Council did not have a problem with approving the amount requested because it was believed the fence could not be moved without some damage. Discussion followed. Mrs. Killian maintained the fence was legal and should not have to be moved. 2 October 5, 1995 Fifteen years earlier another City Council granted a variance for a six foot fence where it was built. The Council interpreted the variance to apply to the height of the fence, and they tried to make it clear that permission could not be given to build a privately owned fence on City right-of-way. No opinions were changed. The fence needs to be rebuilt on Killian's property. Councilman Maeser moved to approve Acore cutting the concrete at the City's expense and to replace the materials as noted up to the amount specified. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland - No; Hall Yes. The motion carried. Public Works Director Wadsworth was authorized to make arrangements to have the concrete cut. The company should bill the City for the cutting. Mr. Killian was authorized to purchase the other materials as approved, and the City will reimburse him. Ron Mihu, 2365 Circle S Drive, explained this was his first town meeting, but he I plans to be more involved in the future to check out what is going on. He is a neighbor to the Killians. He does not believe much was accomplished by moving the fence, and he pointed out Midway Avenue needs some more straightening out. He asked if all the fences that go out to the curb will be moved. Public Works Director Wadsworth stated the City is trying to eliminate similar problems. He and Mrs. Mihu criticized the way properties are maintained in Ammon, and they expressed the need to be proud of our town. Actions of City Officials were questioned and a somewhat lively discussion followed. Former Mayor Russell Swensen defended City action. Extension of the First Street waterline is on hold until the water is out of the canal. Russell Swensen reported on the bid opening for the walking path in McCowin Park. Bids were received as follows: L. N. Johnson Paving Premier Paving BECO Construction Co., Inc. HK Contractors, Inc. $20,125.00 $21,400.00 $29,375.00 $21,075.00 All bidders were determined to be responsible. The completion date is set for October 31, 1995. Engineer Benton explained bid details. Councilman Harvey Crandall moved to accept the low bid from L. N. Johnson in the amount of $20,125.00 I for construction and paving of the walking path in McCowin Park. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Original plans were to construct 2500 feet of walking path. Russell Swensen proposed to extend the walking path approximately 1500 feet, and he outlined the proposal for the City Council. The total cost of the walking path including the extension was estimated to be $32,000. The school will benefit by extending the path, and they are willing to participate in the cost but they will need to budget the funds in their next year. School funds will be available after July 1, 1995. Mr. Swensen prepared a budget for the path and explained how we can do the project. Funding will be as follows: CHC Foundation Grant School District No. 93 Recycling Receipts Sale of Sod City Match $15,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 653.00 Balance of Cost The School District will send a letter of commitment for $4,000 but the City will need to advance the money until their funds become available. Councilman Crandall moved to extend the walking path in McCowin Park both north and south on Midway as laid out by the committee on the condition that the City of Ammon receives a letter of commitment from the School District in the amount of $4,000. The motion I was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The City Clerk questioned about the liability involved with the walking path being partly on City property and partly on school property. The path is actually laid out mostly on City property but it does curve onto school property. According to the school this is not a problem because the path promotes increased safety for the children. The walking path should be constructed back from Midway Avenue about twenty to twenty- five feet. An updated Zoning Map was presented for Council approval. pointed out, and the Council asked for the corrections to be is approved as the official zoning map. A few errors were made before the map Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth discussed plans to cut sod for the walking path and to rebuild Killian's fence. It will be necessary to get a post hole digger to dig about ten holes for the fence project. I I I Councilman Loveland recommended the City for his work on the walking path and commendation is in order. 3 October 5, 1995 extend a big thanks to Russell Swensen the recycling program. A letter of Councilman Maeser discussed parking problems in Tie Breaker Village. One of the problems has been taken care of, but the City needs to follow up on another vehicle left parked on Tie Breaker Drive. The AIC Legislative Committee will be meeting October 11 in Nampa. Councilman Maeser plans to resign from the committee. Ken Shepherd has expressed an interest in serving on the committee provided there is not a problem with him not being a city official. The Council did not have any objection to Ken Shepherd representing City of Ammon on the AIC Legislative Committee. Councilman Hall inquired about approving the claim in the amount of $53,639.75 received from Double E Construction Inc. on the new City Building. The architects have reviewed the claim and approved payment. The Council also approved the claim. Councilman Crandall requested direction from the Council regarding chairs for the new City Building. American Seating of Salt Lake has quoted prices and supplied two chairs for trial. In order to have delivery in mid December, the chairs need to be ordered within the next two weeks. Councilman Crandall plans to pursue more possibilities and report back to the Council. The Council selected Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 P.M. to canvass the municipal election votes. The purpose of the election is to elect two (2) Council Members to serve for a term of four (4) years, or until the election and qualification of their successors. As of this date, only one candidate has filed a nomination petition. Construction on the new City Building was discussed. Engineer Benton presented Invoice No. 2601 in the amount of $14,585.65 from Triple G Excavating for installation of the sewer and water line to the new City Building. It was recommended that 5% or $729.28 be withheld. The Council authorized the City Clerk to issue a check for $13,856.37 to Triple G Construction. Claims were approved. Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. The meeting was ad'ourned at 8:55 P.M. ATTEST dLc.L.-;:Je? Qi!J?U,~J CITY CLERK ~