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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (53) I I I 19 December 21, 1995 CITY OF AMMON December 21, 1995 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 P.M. in the new City Idaho, with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Fire Chief Cal Smith Fire Marshal Robert Farrow City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Horace and Theone Smith, 2150 South Ammon Road, Ammon Sherril1C. Bohn (Council Member Elect), 2085 Midway Avenue, Ammon Walt Clapp, Daryn Brasher, and Mike Willmore of Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha Debra Clapp, 2210 Dove Drive, Ammon W. Lee Bean (Council Member Elect), 3858 Marlene, Ammon Kenneth Lembrich, 2640 Salmon, Ammon Theodore S. Bohn, 2085 Midway Avenue, Ammon Rick Williams, City Employee The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held November 2, 1995. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held November 9, 1995. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held November 16, 1995. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting of December 7, 1995. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Daryn Brasher assisted by Walt Clapp and Mike Wilmore of the firm of Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha presented the "General Purpose Financial Statements and Supplementary Information and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants, City of Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho" for the fiscal period October 1, 1994, through September 30, 1995. The report was reviewed page by page and the Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. It was noted that the Ammon Urban Renewal Agency was included as a component unit. The audit shows the City of Ammon to be in sound financial condition. All expenses have been met, and a good fund balance has been maintained. Councilman Crandall moved to accept the financial audit report for the fiscal period October 1, 1994, through September 30, 1995, as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The report of presented to presentation, City Hall. the annual financial audit of the Urban Renewal Agency will be the board around the third week of January 1996. After the a copy of the Urban Renewal Agency audit will be available at Ammon Kenneth Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, expressed concern about the one-way signs at Hillcrest High School. He questioned why the one-way signs are kept but not enforced. He also, questioned the no parking street signs which are not enforced. "If we have laws, lets enforce them or get rid of them." Mayor Ard responded to Mr. Lembrich to explain the City's position. The purpose of street signing is to facilitate traffic flow. The City of Ammon does try to enforce the laws. Councilman Hall moved to approve the City of Ammon Official Zoning Map dated September 1995. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. 20 December 21, 1995 In regard to an access for Well No.5, all parties involved are hesitant about proceeding with the paving at the cost estimated by H-K Contractors. The project is now on hold, and it will be reviewed in the spring to determine a plan of action. Public Works Director Wadsworth reported an estimated cost of $1500 to install flashing lights to designate the school crossing on First Street by Tie Breaker Elementary School. The Council discussed the time intervals to have the light in operation and recommended installation be completed as soon as possible. The agreement for the First Street waterline extension has been prepared but not signed. Engineer Benton explained the construction details, and he noted there was some savings in the cost. The property owners have given verbal confirmation, and the agrement has been sent to them for signature. Engineer Benton plans to call for bids on a new City well about February 15, 1996. I Mayor Ard introduced Ordinance No. 246, JUVENILE CURFEW, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, COUNTY OF BONNEVILLE, STATE OF IDAHO, PROVIDING FOR CURFEWS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE EIGHTEEN (18); PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR PARENTS THAT ALLOW VIOLATION OF CURFEW; BY THE AUTHORITY TO DETAIN CHILDREN WHO VIOLATE CURFEW; PROVIDING FOR EN- FORCEMENT, PROVIDING FOR DEFENSES, AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance is the same as Bonneville County has adopted. Boy Scouts submitted three petitions signed by residents who requested the City of Ammon to pass a curfew ordinance. Councilman Maeser moved to dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days, that the three readings be waived, and that the ordinance be placed on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser presented Ordinance No. 246 by title, and he reviewed each of the nine sections for the City Council. Councilman Maeser moved to adopt Ordinance No. 246, Juvenile Curfew, as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to authorize publication of Ordinance No. 246 by summary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. I At City Council Meeting on December 7, 1995, Victor Bruun, 3150 Central Avenue, requested a home occupation permit for reloading ammunition, dba B&B Guns. His request was in order but there was not a quorum present to take action. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the home occupation permit for Victor Bruun, 3150 Central Avenue, dba B&B Guns. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Reports: Engineer Benton reported he has obtained the deed for the extra forty- five feet (45') of property owned by Rex Shurtliff but omitted from the original City Building land purchase. The deed will be recorded December 8. David Wadsworth reported for the Public Works Department. Attorney Anderson has received an inquiry from Mel Brown about the City's interest in the 1.406 acre piece of property he owns adjacent to Well No. 7 property. The Council discussed whether or not there is any value in the City obtaining the property. Councilman Crandall moved that the City does not have an interest in the property and that no action be taken on the proposal of Mel Brown to purchase I the 1. 406 acres of land adj acent to Well No.7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Maeser Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Loveland discussed lighting the walking path in McCowin Park. It is dark in the northwest corner, and it needs some lighting. Preferably the light should be directed into the park so that it is not offensive to the residents. Two other suggestions are to get the school to put two lights on the north side of the gym and direct them toward the walking path. The City could put two lights at the swimming pool and face them toward the walking path. Discussion about lighting brought out that $1500 was budgeted for street 1i2hts during the 1996 Fiscal Year. This amount should allow five new street lights. Areas of placement recommended were two for the walking path, one for Brookfield Lane possibly at Coronado's, one for Tie Breaker, and one undecided. Public Works Director Wadsworth was authorized to move ahead on the street lights and place a job order with Utah Power. I I I 21 December 21, 1995 Councilman Crandall questioned about the sound in the council room. The sound system was deleted because of expense. The audience present advised they could hear except for when the Council looked down as they talked. Councilman Hall questioned about the status of the water tests and the chlorination of the water system. A new chlorination pump has been plumbed in so a periodic chlorination can occur if needed. The water system is not being chlorinated at present. The last water tests all show coliform absent. Mayor Ard expressed appreciation to the whole Council for their years of service and for helping to make the new City Building possible. Fire Chief Ca1 Smith reported for the Fire Department. There has been a change of plans for the Christmas appreciation to the volunteers. Instead of giving magazine subscriptions, they plan to give $50 gift certificates to Grand Teton Mall. The Fire Chief from Jefferson Central Fire Protection District contacted Fire Chief Smith in regard to the Pheasant Estates fire. Since Ammon does not have a mutual aid agreement with Jefferson Central, they have requested some reimbursement from Ammon for the aid given. Their usual reimbursement fee is in the neighborhood of $250 per hour. The Council has not been involved with monetary reimbursement for mutual aid, and they asked that the request of Jefferson Central be detailed in writing. Claims were approved. Councilman motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the Hal1.~d at 8,45 P.M. ATTEST: // Jc;J ~/_..~~. CITY CLERK