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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (57) I I I 31 February 15, 1996 CITY OF AMMON February 15, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 30 P.M. in the City Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Wadsworth Others Present: Paul, Gretta, and Grant Roth, 2800 Ross Avenue, Ammon William Brotherson, 3885 Ross Avenue, Ammon Mae Farrow, 3824 Wanda Street, Ammon Ma tt P Clarence Nelson, First Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Welker, Scout Rich Lundeen, Scout Jon Revo, Scout Kurt D. Welker, Scoutmaster Mason Higham, Scout Karl Maeser, Scout Gregg Pond, Scout Adam Maddow, Scout Kent Wood, 1840 Heather Lane, Ammon Ted Bohn, 2085 Midway Avenue, Ammon Ken Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, Ammon Debbie Smith Scott Norman Les C. Talley Brian Hill Nolan B. Getsinger, 2840 East 17th Street, Ammon Don and Evelyn Adams, 3440 San Carlos, Ammon Mark Miskin, Scout Austin Woodland, Scout Absent: Councilmember Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Bean. There was not a quorum of the City Council present so the agenda items were discussed, but no official action was taken. Paul Roth presented a proposal to operate a concession stand at the Ammon Swimming Pool for the 1996 summer season to open during the week of May 6 and to close August 17, 1996. Action on the proposal was deferred until Council Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 1996. As requested, the Ammon Fire Department was City Council to their operations. Department duced. Fire Marshal Robert Farrow acted presentation: given the opportunity to orient the volunteers in attendance were intro- as moderator for the following 1. Introduction - Purpose of the Presentation 2. Experience and Qualifications of the Officers 3. Ammon Fire Department Overview A. Organization Chart Safety Officer__Auxillary Randy Flegel Mae Farrow Chief Cal Smith I I I Fire Marshal Bob Farrow Fire Prevention Bureau 1st Assist. Chief Clarence Nelson 2nd ASSi~t. Chief Jim Crumb Training/Veh. Maint. I Capt.David Wadsworth__Capt. BillIBrotherson--capt. Bob Farrow Admin. Officer Equipment Maint. 32 February 15, 1996 B. 20 Firefighters C. Equipment -- 3 Pumpers D. Report of Fire Calls 4. Administrative Officer - Bill Brotherson A. Personnel Records B. Correspondence C. Monthly and Quarterly Newsletters 5. Training Officer - Jim Crumb was unable to attend the meeting but he drafted a letter for presentation which discussed training needs, accomplishments, and goals. 6. Fire Marshal Duties A. Prepare Incident Reports and Investigate Suspicious Incidents B. Fire Prevention Bureau 1. Administration of Bureau 2. Review and Approve Construction Plans 3. Observe and Certify Testing of New Sprinkler Systems 4. Inspect Fireworks Displays and Approve Operation 5. Inspect Day Care Facilities for State 6. Annual Business Inspections 7. Annual Testing of Hydrants 8. Conduct Annual Fire Drills at Public Schools 9. Community Education 10. Train Firefighters in Inspection Procedures I 7. Auxiliary - Mae Farrow, President A. 14 Members B. Self Funded C. Responsibilities 1. Trained as Pump Operators 2. Refill Oxygen Bottles 3. Traffic Control 4. Crowd Control 5. Provide Food and Drink During Fires 6. Baby Sit 7. Fund Raisers for Pagers I 8. Support Group 9. Respond at all hours in all temperatures not because asked to but because they want to ,help. 8. Summary Remarks A. At the Fire Scene the Fire Chief is the Law B. Working to Supply Pagers to Eliminate the Siren C. The Fire Department Cares About The Community! Mayor Ard expressed appreciation to the Fire Department and the Auxiliary for their service to the community. He pointed out that the department has been organized with a chain of command. The City Council recognizes this chain of command and the volunteers should also honor it. When Fire Chief Smith is not available, the First Assistant Clarence Nelson is in charge. During the time Chief Smith is absent for health reasons, major decisions should go through Councilmember Bohn, First Assistant Nelson, and Fire Marshal Farrow. Counci1member Bohn introduced a Citizens Committee that she has asked to provide input for the Fire Department. Don Adams is Chairman and Kent Woods is Vice Chairman. These individuals are interested in what is best for Ammon. The planned Fire Department Quarterly Newsletter was discussed. This is primarily a Fire Department publication, but space should be available to get other important news out to the community. Bids were advertised for a new well, but only one bid was received from Andrews Well Drilling. It was more than the amount estimated. No action was taken until the whole City Council has the opportunity for review. I Boy Scouts were welcomed, and each stated his name and his purpose for attending City Council Meeting. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for the Public Works Department. The flashing lights have been installed on First Street, and they are in operation three times per day to alert motorists to the Tie Breaker School zone. Dumpsters are being constructed, and three of them will be placed at the Palisades Park Apartment complex. Storage shelves for the new City Building are also under construction. I I I 33 February 15, 1996 Attorney Anderson reported on the agreement for the First Street waterline extension. Robert Suitter has signed the agreement but the other two parties involved are findingre.asons to amend or modify. It is about to the point Attorney Anderson would like to investigate an L.I.D. to conclude the matter. The Council expressed willingness to pursue an L.I.D. if cooperation is not obtained. Cantlon Properties has sent for signature an Easement, Dedication and Acceptance of Utilities Agreement for Ammon Town Center. Attorney Anderson would like to examine the easement agreement more thoroughly before authorizing the Mayor to sign it. Councilmember Bohn met with Bonneville County Sheriff Stommel and Captain Campbell. They had a good discussion about what the County does for Ammon. They promised better reports, better coverage, and agreed to work on citizen concerns. It was a beneficial meeting, and they are willing to work with us. The Citizens Committee will work to see that things go well with the Fire Department. Councilmember Bohn inquired about involvement with emergency preparedness. Ammon is included in the Bonneville County program. Engineer Benton discussed details regarding drilling a new well. The discussion will be continued when there is a complete Council. Nolan Getsinger expressed his opinions regarding safe drinking water. Claims were approved. Mayor Ard adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. ~. ATTEST ~ e)-~~ v--