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June 17, 1993
CITY OF AMMON
June 17, 1993
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
lowing City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol-
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Others Present:
Leonard Hartley, 3800 Geneva Drive, Ammon
Kathy Dansie, 575 Matchpoint Drive, Ammon
Karen Anderson, 465 Advantage Lane, Ammon
State Senator Melvin M. Richardson, 3725 Brookfield Lane, Ammon
Ammon Fire Marshal Robert Farrow, 3224 Wanda, Ammon (Arrived 9:00 PM)
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Crandall, and the
invocation was offered by Mayor Ard.
Leonard Hartley, 3800 Geneva Drive, requested permission for his children to sell
prepackaged candy and pop in Peterson Park expecially during ball games. This
is a small operation which provides an opportunity to earn a little spending
money. The Council discussed whether or not any type of license would be needed.
It was agreed that, since the Lyon's were operating a similar concession stand and
had purchased a regular business license, the "Hartley Kids" also needed to have a
license. City Code 11-5-13 states Council approval is necessary for concession
stands on a public park or playground. Councilman Crandall moved to accept the
application for the "Hartley Kids" to sell prepackaged items out of their backyard
in Peterson Park. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote:
Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried
unanimously. Hartleys were instructed to help clean up any litter generated in
the park after their sales.
At the request of the City Council, State Senator Melvin M. Richardson discussed
the Public Drinking Water Fee Assessment. In 1974, Congress enacted the Safe
Drinking Water Act (SDWA) establishing mandatory national drinking water
standards. It required the EPA to set standards for known or suspected drinking
water contaminants. Water system operators and the Idaho Division of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) have been working to meet federal mandates established
by the original SDWA and amendments. The 1993 Legislature authorized the use of
water system connection fees to assist in funding the state drinking water
program. Committee members worked hard to establish primacy for Idaho. Primacy
is the process through which the EPA grants a state right to implement an
environmental program. With primacy, Idaho. can tailor its water program to meet
its own need. Without primacy, each city in Idaho would be dealing directly with
EPA. The best government is local government. Although the drinking water fee
assessment is another cost for cities, .it is advantageous. Water systems will
save money by avoiding unnecessary testing costs.
Mayor Ard expressed thanks to State Senator Melvin Richardson and his wife, Dixie
of U. S. Senator Dirk Kempthorne' s office, for their help to get approval of a
disposal site for the Ammon Road reconstruction project. Details of the project
were discussed.
Kathy Dansie and Karen Anderson reviewed the Tie Breaker Park development. A new
time frame needs to be set. The priority job is to loosen the ground, and it was
suggested a heavy duty rototiller be engaged to do the work. The playground
equipment has been selected and delivery can be expected forty-five days after the
order is received. Leveling needs to be completed and areas need to be prepared
for the volleyball court and for the playground equipment. Volunteers are ready
to begin work on the volleyball area right away. If the playground area can be
dug down about six inches by mid-July, the Rotary Club volunteers will put in the
cement curbing and prepare to set up the equipment. Installation of the sprinkler
system will probably be delayed until fall, and plans are to seed grass in
September after school starts. The sidewalk is the City's responsibility, but no
plans were made concerning it. Public Works Director Wadsworth agreed to schedule
time to work on the ground preparation.
Jim Talbot, Sessions Management, has expressed an interest in purchasing the
No. 7 property by Kmart. Mayor Ard contacted Charles Thompson, an appraiser
Thompson and Associates, to determine how much an appraisal would cost. The
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was estimated at approximately $3000, but it would be August before service would
be available. Since an appraisal fee is high, Mr. Talbot has been asked to make
an offer on the property for the Council to evaluate. The Council agreed to wait
to see if Mr. Talbot does make a bona fide offer but to tell Thompson to leave the
City on his list for the present. Attorney Anderson advised there are certain
restrictions outlined in Idaho Code relative to the sale of City property, and he
agreed to research these. The Council discussed property values.
Federal Emergency Management Agency completed a Community Assistance Visit (CAV)
on September 22, 1992, to evaluate the City of Ammon's flood plain management pro-
cedures. Following the visit, we were to respond regarding the construction of
eleven houses. To date, the City has not adequately completed the response. In a I
letter dated June 4, 1993, FEMA allowed another thirty days to respond so they can
complete their evaluation of Ammon's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance
Program. Steve Serr of Bonneville County Zoning has been asked for assistance in
completing the response, however, he has a problem with our Flood Plain Ordinance.
The Council discussed flood plain compliance. Engineer Benton was instructed to
complete elevation certificates as needed according to FEMA's instructions.
Councilman Maeser discussed a letter received from the Department of Labor and
Industrial Services regarding House Bill 193 effective July 1, 1993, which
establishes a requirement for all cities and counties that have adopted a building
code to establish a permit process and provide inspections for all on-site
installations of mobile/manufactured homes. The letter was given to Attorney
Anderson to determireif the City of Ammon needs to pass an ordinance to meet these
requirements.
Fire Chief Cal Smith prepared specifications for a fire truck and gave them to
Attorney Anderson to review and make corrections or suggestions. Attorney
Anderson noted the specifications prepared for publication deviated from the usual
form. The specifications provide that the manufacturer only bids on what he wants
to bid on so that would mean one manufacturer would bid on what he had and another
on what he had. There would be no way to compare because they would not be
bidding on the same thing. Specifications should be standardized so everyone bids
on a specific or equivalent. If they want to make an alternate bid, they can do
so. Councilman Maeser was asked to review the specifications with Fire Chief
Smith.
Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held June
3, 1993, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman hall. Roll call vote:
Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported on street maintenance. It was
estimated that it would cost approximately $73,000 to scrub coat/chip seal Wanda
Street west of Ross, Ross Avenue from East 17th Street to Geneva, Marlene Street,
and that area. To seal coat Ammon Road after the reconstruction project is
completed was quoted at $55,000. The merry-go-round has been installed in Falcon
Park. The swimming pool has been closed and drained in order to sand the sides
and bottom to eliminate the problem with cut feet from the rough surface. The
roughness has probably been caused by calcium deposits. In the future a
determination needs to be made about whether or not the surface needs sanding
before the pool is filled.
City Clerk Aleen Jensen reported a buyer is interested in purchasing property
north of Carl Gray Tire Company, 2525 East 17th Street, in the Monty Howell
Addition Division No.2. However, he wants the City to change the Hitt Road
access as platted and to release an unrecorded deed which dedicates a road from
that access around back ot the businesses to East 17th Street. It was agreed that
all interested parties should formulate a plan and submit it to the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council for action.
Mayor Ard reported that he will not be at City Council Meeting on Thursday, July
1, 1993. Claims were approved.
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Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by
Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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