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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (59) 38 March 21, 1996 CITY OF AMMON March 21, 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 Bohn Attorney W. Joe Anderson 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 Engineer David E. Benton Fire Chief Cal Smith Acting Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Others Present: Kenneth and Nancy Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, Ammon Boyd Guymon, 3715 Vaughn Street, Ammon Dean Dickson Mark and Jolene Caspary, 3635 Vaughn Street, Ammon Austin Murri, Scout Ken and Pat Summers, 3620 Geneva, Ammon Ron and Teri Neu, 3838 Brookfield Lane, Ammon (Also, their son and a dog) Jay Johnson, 2125 Cabellaro Drive, Ammon Mark Johnson, 220 Farnsworth, Idaho Falls Rod Croston Arthur Lee and Adam Johnston, Scoutmaster and Scout Jordan Hart, Scout I Absent: Councilmember Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland Public Works Director David Wadsworth The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Bohn. There was not a quorum of the City Council present, so agenda items were discussed butno action was taken. James Beard, 1900 Curlew, and Eileen Bradley, 3645 Geneva, have been requested to make applications for non-commercial kennel licenses or to reduce the number of I dogs. Neither party has completed an application and neither appeared at the meeting. The animal control officer notified Beards they must appear at the meeting to make application or they would be issued a citation on March 22, 1996. In lieu of a citation, they can surrender all but two of their dogs. Eileen Bradley was not given a deadline to complete an application, and the City Office was instructed to notify her of a deadline to comply or be subj ect to citation. Neighbors of Ms. Bradley represented by Mark Caspary filed their objection to her being allowed more than two dogs. Ron and Teri Neu, 3838 Brookfield Lane, discussed a dog dispute that has been going on for about a month between the Neu family and the Tony Coronado family, 3788 Brookfield Lane. Coronados are threatening to file suit. The Neus brought their 8~ month old malamute pup to the meeting for the Council to observe. Neus keep their dogs in a fenced yard, but they got loose. When Mrs. Neu discovered the dogs were out, she went looking for them. After the dogs were returned home, a police officer came to Neu's house to advise that a dog of Coronados had been attacked by a malamute owned by Neus. Coronados did not contact Neus, instead they summoned the police. The Coronado dog was taken to the veterinarian, but it did not live. Neus were sorry the incident occurred. They believe a dog is not a family pet if it hurts other animals, so they got rid of the dog that attacked. However, the Coronados are not happy, and they want Neus to get rid of a second dog (the 8~ month old malamute pup) which is supposed to have also been involved in the attack incident. Neus believe it is unfair to ask that they give up two dogs when Coronado's dog creates neighborhood problems because it is allowed to run loose I continually. Coronados have been in contact with the animal control officer and Councilmember Bohn. Councilmember Bohn reported Coronados tell a different story. They claim two dogs and children were involved in the attack. It was determined the problem can only be solved if both neighbors are present. The Council observed that Neu' s malamute pup appeared to be friendly and well-behaved. They advised Neus to take the pup home and to make sure their dogs remain in their yard. If Coronados want to meet with the Council, the Council will listen. If Coronados decide to attend a Council meeting, the Neus will be notified so both neighbors can be present. The animal control officer will be alerted to patrol the Brookfield Lane neighborhood to determine if Coronado's or other dogs are allowed to run loose. I I I 39 March 21, 1996 Jay Johnson proposed a change in development plans for Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Block 1 First Amended Plat of Pony Acres Addition Division No.1. Construction is in progress on a four-p1ex on Lot 12. It was originally planned to make the four-plex into rental units, but it has been determined that it is not profitable to spread rental units out to one story. Therefore, Johnson requests permission to market the units as townhouses or condos. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the request at their meeting on March 5, 1996, and they did not have a problem changing to individual ownership provided state regulations are met concerning townhouses or condos. The remainder of the property owned by Johnson will also be developed as ownership units rather than rental units. The revised plan allows a total of sixteen units on five lots rather than eighteen. The Council favored the plan changes, and they recommended the Attorney and Engineer work out the details so the individual units can be sold as townhouses. When the legal details are completed, Johnson will bring the paperwork back for Council approval. The home occupation permit application of Boyd Guymon, 3715 Vaughn Street, was reviewed. Mr. Guymon would like to operate a VCR cleaning and repair service in his home. Only a small area of the home will be utilized, and it is estimated there will be two repair jobs per week. The Council did not find a problem with the application, but action was delayed until there is a quorum. It was determined that Mr. Guymon does not need to come back to a meeting to discuss his plans. Rod Croston discussed the condition of the property at 3020 Western Avenue. The owners live in Washington, and the property is difficult to maintain. The buildings have been vandalized, junk accumulates, and the weeds are a hazard. Croston, family members, and the Ammon Fire Department worked to burn weeds and clean up on the property during the day. Mr. Croston wondered if he could arrange with the City to do a control burn on the property each year when the weeds become a hazard. From time to time the City receives complaints, and the neighbors want to see some positive action. The Council discussed possible ways to alleviate the problem. Councilmember Bohn asked about the junk on the property. Croston responded that the house is in poor condition, there are two old sheds, there is a pile of logs, some building materials are scattered around, and there is an old vehicle. Before he leaves to go back to Washington, he plans to board up the windows, to resecure the doors, and to clean up some more. A cousin has agreed to tow away the old vehicle. The cellar has been filled in previously. It was agreed the City would work up a proposal to spray weeds, mow weeds, or do a control burn and send it to Croston for approval. If the proposal is satisfactory, Croston or his relative who owns the property will send the City a letter of authorization. Rod Croston promised to stop by the City Office to leave his address. The Council was reminded about the request of the Bonneville County Sheriff for the City of Ammon to make available space in the new City Building for a small office to be used by deputies working on a case in the Ammon area. Mayor Ard recommended the Council give careful thought to the request. Councilmember Bean pointed out that he has been made aware that there is some feeling that residents want to be part of the new City Building. It is worthy that the City Officials consider providing a small meeting room for the sheriff and/or other groups to use. The Council decided to pursue some ideas. Reports: Counci1member Bean advised Bob Hildeman of West One Bank has indicated there maybe a potential for the City to save some money on the water and sewer bond indebtedness. Mr. Hi1deman plans to work on the possibility and Counci1member Bean will report back. Councilmember Bohn requested Council input on the letter she drafted to alert residents regarding enforcement of ordinances pertaining to public health/safety, animal control, and parking. Engineer Benton reported on the power supply for the new well. The service agreement with Utah Power requires adjustment because the length of line is longer than originally anticipated. City Clerk Jensen inquired about scheduling the City Building for meetings. Everyone wants to use the new building, and the Fire Department is not too eager to share the old councilroom facilities. It was agreed, as much as possible, to accommodate people wherever they want to meet. The City Building open house was postponed to allow time for notification and grounds preparation. Claims were approved. Acting Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The new SCBA's have been delivered. The fire siren has been out of order but hopefully it is now repaired. Fire Marshal Farrow pointed out the need to enforce fire permits for open burning. He suggested the Council consider citing people who burn without a permit and the department has to respond to a fire out of control. Fire Chief Smith called attention to the need to burn the weeds along the canal banks. He 40 March 21, 1996 wondered if the Fire Department could do be contacted about burning the banks, assistance from the department. the burning. The canal companies should but they would probably welcome some Mayor Ard reported for Public Works. Well No. 6 has been pulled. The parts are on order to make the repairs. The equipment was well-worn and it has not been serviced for several years. Mayor called a Special Meeting of the City Council for Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at 7:00 P.M. to review the well bids and to clean up action unfinished due to lack of quorum. Councilmember Bean Councilmember Bohn. ATTEST I I I