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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (207) I I I Book 7-263 February 1, 1990 CITY OF AMMON February 1, 1990 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Council President Greg J. Maeser with the following City Officials present: Councilman Greg J. Maeser Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Michael B. Browning Acting Public Wks. Dir. David Wadsworth Councilman Harvey Crandall City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others present were: Rich L. McIsaac, 2010 Avocet Drive, Ammon Hazen T. and Guila Olsen, 3210 East Sunnyside Road, Ammon Kay and MarJean Reiman, 3155 Rawson Street, Ammon Rex Purcell, 3415 Molen Street, Ammon Russell N. Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Absent: Mayor C. Bruce Ard The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson. Rich L. McIsaac, 2010 Avocet, requested a home occupation permit to do communications service and installation work out of his home. The applicant has been employed in this type of work for eleven years, but he has been unemployed for about a month. He has decided to try self-employment as a means of family income. Basically, he will provide service in response to telephone calls received at his residence. There will be no employees and little traffic. Should the operation grow and justify it, a regular business will be established elsewhere. Councilman Crandall moved to grant a home occupation permit to Rich L. McIsaac, 2010 Avocet, conditioned upon no employees and compliance with other conditions outlined in the zoning ordinance ll-5-27-H. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Crandall: Yes; Anderson - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. (Councilman Browning did not arrive at the meeting until after this motion.) Councilman Crandall moved to accept the minutes of City Council Meeting held January 18, 1990, as written with correction of two spelling errors. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Browning - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Council reviewed the status of the request for Special Use Permit by Kay and MarJean Reiman, 3155 Rawson Street, which has been tabled at each Council Meeting since December 7, 1989. Kay Reiman reported that Larry Shuldt of Bonneville County and Brett Manwaring, mobile home dealer, have been working on the inspection of the proposed move-on to see if it meets the Uniform Building Code. Reimans requested that action by the City Council be tabled again until the inspection is completed. Councilman Crandall moved to table action on the Reiman request until City Council Meeting on February 15, 1990. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Browning - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion to table carried unanimously. The report entitled "Annual Review of Sewer Service Charge, Year - 1989" prepared by the Public Works Division of the City of Idaho Falls, was studied. For the coming year, the rate for the City of Ammon will increase. The rate for collection system maintenance is $24.51 per service per year or $2.0425 per service per month, and the treatment cost is $0.4055/1,000 gallons of flow. The City of Ammon entered into a cooperative agreement for sewage treatment with the City of Idaho Falls on December 21, 1972, and it has been updated only by the annual review report. EPA is requesting a letter of intent from City of Idaho Falls and City of Ammon for pre-treatment. EPA' s concern is hazardous waste. The Department of Commerce has invited representatives of our community to attend the Gem Community Infrastructure Improvement Workshops being held throughout the state during the month of February. The workshops will include training on local responsibilities in capital budgeting and planning, and external financial resources for infrastructure. One of the workshops will be held in Rigby on February 20, 1990. A City Council work meeting was scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 1990, at 7:00 P.M. to review the budget and consider major projects and equipment priorities. Russell N. Swensen, former Mayor, voiced concern that the postal service at Eastgate Drug is being discontinued. The City of Ammon, with a population of 264 February 1, 1990 February 15, 1990 nearly 5000 residents, needs and deserv s a post office. Several communities much smaller than Ammon have their own ost office and their own zip code, but the City of Ammon has not been succes ful in obtaining either. The Council decided to investigate the possibilities and to discuss the matter again at the next City Council Meeting. Councilman Maeser agreed to contact Congressman Richard Stallings. Reports: Acting Public Works Director D would meet with city representatives on a grant for an en ineering study on sewer, vid Wadsworth reported that Henry Moran ebruary 15 during the morning regarding infiltration. Engineer Benton inquired about the pr gress on the contract with Forsgren I Associates for the Ammon Road ro.ec. The State Highway Department has scheduled a meeting with Forsgrens at 10:00 A.M. on February 8. The importance of the contract was discussed. Mayor Ard should be counseled to encourage completion of the contract as soon as pos ible so the deadlines can be met. Councilman Browning agreed to schedule meeting with the City of Idaho Falls, City of Ammon, and Iona Bonneville Sewe District. At that time, the letter of intent for EPA can be drafted, and oth r sewage treatment matters can be discussed. Regarding the Joint Powers Bonneville Count on build in inspections, the electrical and ermits are issued by the State and those inspections are completed State. This procedure is currently followed by both City of Ammon and Bonne ille County. Engineer Benton cautioned that sewer connections should be i spected carefully to 'help eliminate infiltration problems. Census Day is April 1, 1990. The City the census to assure an accurate count. a responsibility to promote approved. Councilman Browning moved that the meetin by Councilman Crandall. The meeting was be adjourned. The motion was seconded daO~ I CITY CLERK ATTEST CITY OF AMMON February 5, 1990 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the May r and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7: 3 following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Michael B. Browning Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Greg J. Maeser P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Dir. David Wadsworth Fire Chief Cal L. Smith City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others present were: Brett Manwaring, "Brett's Happy Homes", Elaine McGary, Planning & Zoning Represe Tye N. Tomchak, 13614 North 75 East, Jeff Smith (Scout) 4330 Ileen Circle T. J. Tomchak (Scout) 13614 North 75 Blaine Davis, 1895 Avocet Drive Kay and MarJean Reiman, 3155 Rawson Stre Debbie Smith, 1925 Curlew The pledge of allegiance to the flag the invocation was offered by Councilm themselves. 90 Sunflower Circle ative, 3255 Meadow Lane Falls , Idaho Falls I s directed by Councilman Browning, and Crandall. The two Scouts introduced Blaine Davis, 1895 Avocet Drive, inqu .red about the status of the complaint against him as a result of the noise a annoyance caused by the motor on his refrigeration truck running to maintain the temperature while it is parked at his home. Distribution of frozen food is Davis' livelihood, and he believes the complaints to be a harassment. At his time of the year, the truck runs a negligible amount of time, and at other imes, he has tried to control the noise. I I I Book 7-265 February 15, 1990 As suggested, he tried parking the unit at Well No. 7 two times, but that did not prove satisfactory to him. Converting to electric power is too expensive to justify. The City received complaints about the unit during the summer months, and since the problem has not been resolved, Public Works Director Wadsworth followed up to determine what Davis plans to do before spring and summer come again. The company is in the process of replacing trucks, and a new truck will be automatically set to run as needed to keep the temperature at 350. This could be more or less annoying. An agreement needs to be reached by Davis and his neighbors. If an agreement cannot be reached, a hearing can be set to hear both sides of the issue and then the Council has the burden to determine if a nuisance does exist. Elaine McGary reported on the activities of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Elections were held and Ira Hall, Chairman, and Ron Folson, Vice Chairman, were re-elected for another year. Frank Just of the City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission made a request that a member of City of Ammon's Commission sit in on their meetings. Ira Hall was selected to represent Ammon. Some concern has been expressed about Grand Teton Self Storage and whether or not the large letters on their wall and the U-Haul trailers are in compliance with their original approved plans. The Commission recommended that the City Council consider a change of zone for the property on the southwest corner of the intersection of Ammon and Sunnyside Roads which is now zoned RSC-l. The property was not zoned properly because it does not meet the single ownership requirements for RSC-l. Regarding the property owned by Lennis Tirrell, Richard Skidmore, Ethel Pickett estate, and Rich Hardy on the southwest corner of the intersection of Sunnyside and Ammon Roads, Councilman Browning moved to ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to initiate the procedures for considering a zone change from RSC-l to C-l. Councilman Maeser seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held February 1, 1990, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Browning - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Unfinished Business: In regard to the request for a Special Use Permit by Kay and MarJean Reiman, 3155 Rawson Street, still pending before the City Council, Mr. Reiman advised that Larry Shuldt, Bonneville County Building Inspector, had inspected the proposed move-on to determine if it meets the Uniform Building Code. Both the property owner and Brett Manwaring, mobile home dealer, believe the unit meets code but, due to misunderstanding,a completed inspection report has not been received by the City. It was determined that Reimans should present to the City a certification of building inspection and a letter from the manufacturer to certify the electrical and plumbing installations. Provided these two certifications show the unit meets the Uniform Building Code, a permit will be issued by the City and a Special Use Permit is not necessary. Federal Emergency Management Agency has requested additional information before considering the City of Ammon's request for a basement exception in the flood plain. They would like to receive the information by mid-to-late February since they think those who will be judging the engineering aspects of the basement design will be visiting the Region at that time. Attorney Anderson has completed the ordinance revisions and Engineer Benton is preparing the other information to be submitted under signature of the Mayor. The terms are expiring February 28, 1990, for Planning and Zoning Commission members James Southwick, Brian Taylor, and Dick Bybee. Mayor Ard has visited with each of these individuals, and they expressed a willingness to continue to serve. The Mayor recommended to the Council reappointment for three years to expire February 28, 1993. Councilman Crandall moved to confirm the recommendation of the Mayor to reappoint James Southwick, Brian Taylor, and Dick Bybee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Browning - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Idaho Falls District Office of the Bureau of Census has extended an invitation to an Open House on Monday, February 26, 1990, at 10:00 A.M. at their office at 451 Park Avenue. The purpose of this get-together is to provide community leaders an opportunity to find out what the 1990 census is all about. Governor Andrus has signed a proclamation declaring the week of February 11 through 17, 1990, as National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. The Office of Highway Safety urges participation in the nationwide effort to reduce needless deaths and injuries by focusing attention on the occupant protection issue in Idaho. 266 February 15, 1990 Councilman Maeser presented background formation on postal service for Ammon since the branch office at Eastgate Drug w s discontinued. A letter has been sent to Congressman Stallings. The Idaho Fal s Post Office has advertised for bids to operate another branch office on the ast side but their preferential area is not Ammon. However, they have not receiv d much response so they are considering extension of the bid deadline and the bo ndaries. The Postal Department's first preference is to serve people by number and not necessarily towns. Obtaining a separate Post Office for Ammon does not appear likely. Irene Larsen has recruited individuals to circulate peti ions for reopening the branch office. David Wadsworth has an appointment to mee with a postal official from Pocatello. The Council agreed to continue to promo e the reopening of a branch office in Ammon. Councilman Anderson has received complain s about the snowmobile repair business that is apparently in operation at 20 0 Falcon. It is disturbing in the residential neighborhood, and the City has not issued a license for such a business. David Wadsworth was assigned to check it out. I Mayor Ard recommended that David Wadswort ointed as Public Works Director. He and David will work out salary a justments, job details, and training recommendations. The Council discussed what is expected of the Public Works Director. Councilman Maeser moved to acce t the Mayor's recommendation to appoint David Wadsworth as Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; rowning - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Reports: Public Works Director reported that the pickup truck to be used for Animal Control has been painted white, an the new GMC pickup should be delivered next week. Fire Chief Cal L. Smith reported on the F about not having a City of Ammon fire hydr problem is on hold for the present, and water and sewer lines with the next buil Ammon map to eliminate confusion on City know a bottom line figure for the cost 0 to equip. The Attorney has been making some co considered at the next meeting. De artment, and he expressed concern to serve SSS Convenience Store. The he developer has agreed to install the ing. Dispatch needs an updated City of and County calls. The Council needs to a fire truck--cost of truck plus cost ections to the dog ordinance to be I Engineer Benton and Public Works Director Wadsworth met with Henry Moran and Greg Misbach of the Department of Health and W lfare Division of Environmental Quality in a pre-application meeting for a Plan in (Ste 1) Grant. At this time, no federal funds are available for construc ion, but there is planning money. The procedure is complicated for what is av lable, but the application information was left in case the City determines the p ogram can be beneficial. Councilman Maeser discussed the Uniform edition. The City Code shows Ammon has edition should be evaluated to see if th make modifications. Fire Chief Smith ag was suggested the Uniform Building Code making recommendations. The procedures for a home occu ation businesses are in operation without rega zoning ordinances. The Council concurre be granted by the Council when the oper $10.00 license fee should be paid as 10 Bean, 3858 Marlene, inquired at the City her home. Mrs. Bean was informed that occupations are not a designated use in Mayor Ard discussed the increase in se questions he would like to address in a Also, he cautioned the Council to watch Council changed the time for their work s P. M. the need to adopt a later adopted the 1971 edition. The latest Council wants to adopt it verbatim or eed to make some recommendations. It nd day care centers be considered when rmit were reviewed. A number of home d for a permit or consideration of the that a home occupation permit should tion is established and then an annual g as the business continues. Mrs. Lee Office about operating a pre-school in her residence is zoned RPA and home t zone. I er treatment char es and brought out meeting with the City of Idaho Falls. he budget. Claims were approved. The ssion to Thursday, February 22, at 5:30 Councilman Browning moved to adjourn the eeting. motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Councilman Maeser seconded the ATTEST /;' /J / /J Q / (/0C.-<-L-fV c.:.. 'L4tAL"-,,'V CITY CLERK t/ r;? MAYOR d:)