Council Minutes 09/15/2005
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember Randy Waite
Councilmember Rex Thompson
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
Councilmember Waite led the Pled2:e of Alle2:iance to the Fla2: and, Councilmember Anderson offered a
prayer.
Minutes September I. 2005: Councilmember Thompson motioned to approve the September I, 2005, minutes,
with correction noted. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes,
Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Items From Mavor: Mayor Ard introduced Husk Crowther of Forsgren and Associates and the Mayor and Council
of the City of Shelley. They are here to present the Scope of Work and Matching Funds for the Regional Sewer
Project preliminary design. Mr. Crowther reported that additional grant funding has been awarded that was not
anticipated. The Regional Sewer Authority is requesting that the Council approve the scope of work for preliminary
design and to authorize expenditure of matching funds to support the preliminary design phase of the project.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the expenditure of$153,852.00 for the preliminary design of
the wastewater treatment plant and interceptor line. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Mayor Ard introduced Mr. Williams, an engineer recommended by Fred Whalen of Mountain River
Engineering to work with the City in floodplain mitigation planning.
Gerald Williams, Williams Engineering, reported to the Council regarding the flood mitigation planning.
There have been numerous errors discovered on the FEMA maps. Mr. Williams explained the process of getting the
maps corrected. Mr. Williams proposed undertaking preliminary steps to determine what will be required for the
City to update the FEMA flood plain maps and begin flood mitigation planning. The proposed "Scoping Study" will
cost $3,520.
Councilmember Bean motioned to authorize Williams Engineering to conduct the scoping study and a cost
of $3,520.00. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried.
Consent A2:enda: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember
Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Hearin2: - Cortland Rid2:e Rezone R-I to RI-A: Notice of the Hearing was published in the Post Register
on September 1 and September 8, 2005. Notice of the hearing was also mailed to property owners within five
hundred (500) feet of the subject property and, to other parties of interest.
Mayor Ard called the hearing to order and swore in those individuals desiring to testify.
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City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides showing the general vicinity and location of the
property. The property is located south of Township Road, east of Ammon Road and west of Crowley Road in the
Woodland Hills Addition to the City of Ammon. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the requested rezone at their April 6, 2005, meeting.
Jay Johnson, 2125 Cabellero, presented the request, restrictive covenants, and statistics regarding the
population who purchase twin-homes in his developments.
Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln road, of Mountain River Engineering presented information on the
percentage of property being developed as detached and attached single family homes.
Linda Wyatt, 5358 South 45th East, testified that there is a natural run-off ditch that runs through her
property and the Cortland Ridge/Woodland Hills developments. Ms. Wyatt is concerned that she may be held
responsible for the water that drains through her property. She wants to be assured that the developer(s) plan for the
water flows.
Mayor Ard closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the Cortland Ridge Division #2 Rezone from R-l to RI-A.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - No (he feels there is sufficient RI-A zoning already), Councilmember Anderson-
Yes. The motion carried.
Public Comment on Items not on Al!enda:
ACTION ITEMS:
Ratliff Annexation Al!reement and Ordinance: City Planning Director Ron Folsom reported on the wording
adjustments discussed with the developer. In addition, the developer has requested that the northern portion of the
property be withdrawn from the annexation and initial zoning as a prospective buyer would like to handle his own
annexation and zoning.
The Council discussed the Annexation Agreement and requested change in the property to be annexed.
The Council informed the developer that they will not consider a partial annexation. Any buyer for the
property would be free to apply for rezone of the property.
Councilmember Thompson motioned approve the Ratliff Annexation Agreement SC2 to include as an
alternative if the developer deposits with the City $125,000.00 by 9/30/05 the City will match the funds and place
the $250,000.00 in escrow to construct/install traffic signal light at Ammon Road and 17th, and SCl to include
matching the asphalt on Ammon Road south of I ih. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - No (objects to the
City obligating $125,000.00 at this time), Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Anderson motioned to escrow $15,000 funds from the 2005 budget to construct speed bumps in Tiebreaker.
The motion died due to lack of a second.
Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance #378 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO
THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING WITH PARTICULARITY SAID
LANDS TO BE ANNEXED AND HEREBY ANNEXED AND DECLARING SAID LANDS APART OF THE
CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONING FOR
CLASSIFICATION OF THE ANNEXED LANDS AND TERRITORY UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND
OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS by title and motioned that the City Council dispense with the rule
requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried
Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance #378 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO
THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING WITH PARTICULARITY SAID
LANDS TO BE ANNEXED AND HEREBY ANNEXED AND DECLARING SAID LANDS A PART OF THE
CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONING FOR
CLASSIFICATION OF THE ANNEXED LANDS AND TERRITORY UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND
OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS by title and motioned that the City Council adopt ordinance #378 as an
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ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember
Anderson - Yes. The motion carried.
Sabin Drive Rezone R-l to RI-A: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the property, vicinity
and neighboring zoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding this rezone request
at their September 1, 2005, meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request.
There was not any representation on behalf of the requestor.
Councilmember Bean motioned to table to the Sabin Drive Rezone from R-l to RI-A to the October 6th
meeting. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite -
Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Cobblestone Division #1 Final Plat and Development A2reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented
slides of the proposed plat and vicinity. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the proposed Final Plat.
Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Road, of Mountain River Engineering presented the plat for the
developer.
Troy Kartchner, the developer, answered the Council's questions.
The Council discussed the proposed plat and development agreement.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve final plat and Development Agreement for Cobblestone #1
with SC 5 to include that the exact placement of the Sewer line south to Curlew must be approved by council, SC9
will be moved and renamed SC6, SC8 to be deleted and a special condition added regarding the water line(s).
Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
The Villas Division #2 Final Plat and Development A2reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented
slides of the proposed plat and vicinity. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the proposed Final Plat.
The Council discussed the proposed Final Plat.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Villas Division #2 Final Plat and Development
Agreement as presented. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried...
Lincoln Industrial Park, Lot 3. Block 3, Site Plan: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the
proposed preliminary site plan and vicinity. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the proposed preliminary site plan.
The Council discussed the proposed preliminary Site Plan.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Lincoln Industrial Park Lot 3, block 3 Site Plan as
presented. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember
Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Walker Division #1 Final Plat and Development A2reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom reported that
Planning and Zoning voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve the Final Plat with the stipulation
that the street will not have to be paved until a second lot is developed.
Lance Walker, representing his father, addressed the Council regarding the proposed plat. They asked that
they not be required to pave the street until such time as a second lot is sold.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Walker Division #1 Final Plat and Development
Agreement with the inclusion of SC 1 that the utilities be brought through the property in addition to the utility
easement being granted; SC2 that Audrey place between Ross and the eastern edge of the property be completed;
and, SC3 that the City agrees to allow the driveway/cul-de-sace to be gravel prior to issuance of a second building
permit. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean -
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
School District #93 Buildin2 Permit Fee Reconsideration: Roger Hill, representing School District #93,
requested that the Council revisit the School District request that the fee for plan review be waived for one of the
elementary buildings being constructed in the City.
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The Council discussed the requested fee waiver.
Councilmember Thompson motioned to waive one of the plan review fees ($15,026.72). Councilmember
Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Abstained as he is a school district employee. The motion
carried.
Authorize Buildine: Department Vehicle(s) Bid Specifications: City Administrator Bruce Rose asked for
direction regarding the specifications to be used for the Building Department Vehicles. The Council discussed the
estimates provided and instructed the staff to request bids on small pickups.
Miscellaneous Discussion: The Council discussed the contract proposed by the Sheriff for FY2006 police services.
The meeting adjourned at 1:15 a.m. September 16,2005
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