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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (214) 282 May 17, 1990 June 7, 1990 Street have made plans to have their street paved this summer. Each property owner will pay a portion of the paving costs, and they have requested the City to pay for the intersections. The meeting was adjourn~d at 9:15 P.M. o~!iJ ATTEST ~~(} 9~ CITY CLERK I ?, I CITY OF AMMON June 7, 1990 I Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called ~o order lowing City Officials p~esent: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Michael B. Browning Councilman Harvey L. Crandall Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Planning and Zoning Commission I ! at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Dir. David Wadsworth Fire Chief Cal Smith Assistant Fire Chief J. D. Walker Representative Dick Bybee Others Present: Jennifer Oswald, Swimming Pool Manager Kathryn Dansie, 575 Matchpoint Drive Rion Kamana, 1960 Curlew Drive Tye Tomchak, 13614 North 75 East, Idaho Falls Aaron Johnson, Assistan~ Manager of Valley Bank Vaughn Wagoner, Managerl of Valley Bank Mr. and Mrs. Donald Simpkins, 3125 Owen Street Ed Wright, 2265 Dove Drive Absent: Councilman Marvin J. Anderson I The pledge of allegian~e to the flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Vaughn Wagoner and Aaron Johnson represented the Ammon Branch of Valley Bank to propose that the City and the Bank cooperate to celebrate Idaho's Centennial in conjunction with the Bank's anniversary of existence in Ammon. The Bank is open for ideas, and they suggested the City Council think about the proposal and then get together again. Dick Bybee of the Planning and Zoning Commission reported on their activities. (1) Susan Stumph requested permission to operate a day care center at 3020 Teton Street. The property is zoned R-l, and it has been used as a family residence. However, the Stumph family would not live in the house, but they propose to operate as a business and hire extra help. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request because the R-l Zone does permit a home occupation under conditions outlined in the City Code Chapter 11 Section 5-27-Ht but it does not permit a commercial use for a day care center. (2) Todd Mallard requested permission for a gymnasium in the Eastgate Shopping Center but he failed to appear so his request was tabled until he meets with the Commission. (3) The possibility of a day care center at 3858 Marlene was reviewed. No formal request was submitted, but it was determined home occupations are not allowed in an RP Zone. (4) The preliminary and final plat for Tie Breaker Village I Divison No. 5 and the first amended plat for Tie Breaker Village Division No. 2 were presented for approval by David Benton and Associates. Planning and Zoning recommended to the City Council approval of these plats. (5) The Planning and Zoning Commission requested that the City Council start proceedings to change the zone from RSC-l to C-l on the property located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Ammon Road and Sunnyside Road. A second request was for the City Council to begin plans for a park in Tie Breaker. The Council discussed day care centers and State and City requirements governing their operation. It was believed there are a number of day cares being operated throughout the City that do not comply. Fire Chief Cal Smith reported that the Department of Health and Welfare lists only two licensed day care facilities in Ammon. They are Mary Poppins, 1705 Avocet, and Jolene Davies, 535 Matchpoint. A research should be made to determine the existing day care I I I Book 7-283 June 7, 1990 operations, and then a letter from the Mayor should be sent to each of them to make them aware of licensing requirements particularly in regard to fire safety. Councilman Maeser called attention to the need for the City Council to address home occupations in the RP and RPA Zones. Kathryn Dansie, 575 Matchpoint, a resident of Tie Breaker Village subdivision, requested that the City Council consider developing a park in that area. Various parts of Ammon's Comprehensive Plan were read to justify the need. Mrs. Dansie proposed that, as additional subdivision development plans are now generating, the City work with the developer to make provisions for a park. Options are to join the school property, to cooperate with the school on joint facilities, and to search out grant funds. Jennifer Oswald, Pool Manager, reported on the Swimming Pool operations. She expressed gratitude for the new chlorinator. Plans are to conduct instructor certification clases at our pool. Such a certification program should mean increased business for Ammon's pool. However, in order to conduct these classes, some additional equipment will be needed. The cost is estimated at $275. Mayor Ard asked Jennifer to submit an equipment list. Councilman Browning moved to accept the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 3, 1990, as prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to accept the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 17, 1990, as prepared. Councilman Browning seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Browning - 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, which has been tabled since February 1, 1990, action was dismissed. The Reimans are purchasing a home in Ucon, and they will rent their home in Ammon as is. No written approval has been received from FEMA on Ammon's request for a flood plain basement exception. Councilman Maeser is preparing to make recommendations for modifications to the Uniform Fire Code. Mayor Ard agreed to contact Horace and Theone Smith about property to use for a turn around on Circle S Drive. A letter dated May 23, 1990, from the Department of Labor and Industrial Services was reviewed. The letter informed of new legislation which will take effect on July 1, 1990, regarding the design review/approval of public school construction projects valued in excess of $25,000. Kitty Dooley, auditor, sent a letter to advise the Mayor and City Council that she was no longer affiliated with the accounting firm of Young, Bell and Webb, and she requested that the City determine whether she or Young, .Bell and. Webb should possess our files from the 1989 Fiscal Year audit. The Council discussed the audit agreement to decide about the City's commitment. Councilman Browning reported that Young, Bell and Webb believes the contract is with their firm, and they are prepared to fulfill their obligation. The letter of agreement from Young, Bell and Webb dated September 5, 1989, was signed by Kitty Dooley, C.P.A., and it commits to $4200 per year with a two year commitment. Mayor Ard signed to accept the agreement on October 24, 1989. Councilman Browning moved to honor the agreement with Young, Bell and Webb through the 1990 Fiscal Year audit and then to advertise for bids from other accounting firms. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Mayor was authorized to notify Kitty Dooley and Young, Bell and Webb of the Council's decision. Both parties are welcome to submit bids for a new agreement for the 1991 Fiscal Year. The Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for June 20, 21 and 22, 1990, in Pocatello. Councilman Maeser and Councilman Anderson may be able to attend. Councilman Browning moved to designate Councilman Maeser as Ammon's Voting Delegate to the conference with Councilman Anderson as the Alternate Voting Delegate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Applications for fireworks permits were received from Richard Handke for a stand to be located in the parking lot of Circle K Store, 2545 East 17th Street, and from Dennis Niehart for a stand to be located at SSS Convenience Store, 125 South 25th East. Assistant Fire Chief James D. Walker discussed regulations governing the sale of safe and sane fireworks. It was determined 284 June 7, 1990 that, if Eastgate Drug, Stokes Food Center and Ammon Speedi Mart decide to sell fireworks in their store, they should also obtain a fireworks permit in addition to their store license. Councilman Maeser moved to grant fireworks permits to Richard Handke and Dennis Niehart subject to inspection and approval by the Ammon Volunteer Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Browning - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall moved, on condition they make an application, to grant fireworks permits to Eastgate Drug, Stokes Food Center, and Ammon Speedi Mart subject to inspection and approval by the Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Browning. Roll call vote: Crandall- Yes; Browning - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Steve Loveland and other property owners proposed a cooperative project to pave I Romrell Lane between Rawson Street and Owen Street. The City's portion of the costs would be $1406 for the connecting ends. There is ample in the street fund budget for the City to participate in the project. Details of the project were discussed. The City Engineer was asked to mark the center line, and he requested an advance notice of one week. Councilman Browning moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with property owners for paving Romrell Lane between Rawson Street and Owen Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Reports: Assistant Fire Chief James D. Walker reported on attendance at the Southern Idaho Firefighters Conference in Kimberly. Our Fire Department returned with two trophies--first place for the men's competition and second place for the women's competition. Fire Chief Cal Smith reported on the building improvements at Well No.7 to be used to house the Fire Department. Information was requested on the status of Skidmore Construction's violation of the Fire Code because of failure to install a fire suppression system. Councilman Maeser recommended a work session with Attorney Anderson to determine the rights of the City. Then the Council should decide whether to get involved or to get out. The Fire Department has located two good fire trucks which are available for purchase. Mayor Ard explained that funds are not available to purchase a fire truck in this years' budget. However, he recommended that figures be collected for consideration in the 1991 Fiscal Year budget. Inter- mountain Gas Company donated a used van, but the Council has not authorized the Department to license, insure, or use it. Councilman Browning moved to I authorize the Fire Department to begin using the Chevrolet van donated by Intermountain Gas following licensing and insuring under the City's vehicle policy. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Browning- Yes; Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Attorney Anderson discussed a letter received from Walter Clapp of Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha regarding an unpaid bill for his services for audit preparation. He has been billing the City for six months, but the City has refused to pay because the Council did not feel any money was owing since the auditing services of Galusha, Higgins and Galusha were discontinued. The Council discussed what to do about the problem. Councilman Browning moved to authorize the Mayor to negotiate with Walter Clapp and make payment not to exceed the amount billed without service charges. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Browning - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Engineer Benton presented a sketch map to describe Well No.7 property and to show the City's twenty foot right-of-way in from East 17th Street. Public Works Director Wadsworth reported that the swimming pool is ready for operation. Well No. 3 is running and work is underway to get Well No. 7 on the line. Councilman Crandall expressed concern about the handling of the pool monies. I He advised the City should develop some better form of internal control for the protection of the Pool Manager as well as the City. Councilman Crandall agreed to give the problem some thought and make a recommendation to the Council. Councilman Browning informed meeting since he is moving to of resignation to the Mayor. remembrance of his association the Council that this was probably his last Boise about July 1, 1990. He will submit a letter Councilman Crandall presented Browning a book in with the City Council. Valley Bank has scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony for their Real Estate Department on July 13 at 11:00 A.M. It was determined that the AlC Conference would not interfere so City Council Meeting will be held as usual on June 21 at 7:30 P.M. Claims were approved. Mayor Ard met with a representative of Forsgren and Associates regarding Ammon I I I Book 7-285 June 7, 1990 June 21, 1990 Road. The Mayor gave a detailed report of the progress being made on the proj ect. Edward A. Wright, 2265 Dove Drive, requested a home occupation permit for communications consulting. Wright explained that he would be the only employee, most of the work involves writing, there would only be an occasional car, and no sign is planned. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the home occupation permit for Edward A. Wright, 2265 Dove Drive for Wright Communications. Councilman Crandall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Crandall - Yes; Browning - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Browning moved to adj ourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. O"H_~ ATTEST ~(/~~ CITY CLERK / CITY OF AMMON June 21, 1990 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Greg J. Maeser 7: 30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Cal Smith City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others present: Mike Nye, Shelley Office of Utah Power and Light Company Absent: Councilman Michael B. Browning Attorney W. Joe Anderson The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Mayor Ard. Mike Nye of the Shelley Office of the Utah Power and Light visited to see how things are going in Ammon. He encouraged the City Council to take advantage of the street light buyout program. It is a good program, and it will save the City of Ammon money. Public Works Director Wadsworth has been checking the present street lighting and locating areas where additional lights are needed. As soon as the additional lights are in place, consideration will be given to the buyout program. Nye also expressed a willingness to work with the Public Works Department to help with well adjustments. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held June 7, 1990, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from the Idaho Department of Water Resources requesting information about the City of Ammon's interest in hydroelectric sites. Several years ago the City applied for Ririe FERC No. 05005-00, Deadwood Dam FERC No. 04649-00, Upper Deer Flat Dam FERC No. 0465lBOO, Lower Deer Flat Dam FERC No. 04650-00, and Upper Deer Flat Dam FERC No. 0465lAOO. No further action has been taken by the City. The Council discussed hydropower briefly for information purposes only. Engineer David E. Benton presented the final plat for Tie Breaker Division No. 5 (including a replat of Lots 21 thru 28, Block 4 of Tie Breaker Villa e, l.Vl.Sl.on o. He oriented the Council on the proposed development. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the plat at their meeting on June 5, 1990, and they recommended approval. However, there has been a change, since the Planning and Zoning reviewed, to make three lots No. 33, 34, and 35 instead of four lots No. 33, 34, 35, and 36 in the replatted section. Provisions for a park in the Tie Breaker area were discussed, and the Council determined to investigate the possibility of cooperating with the School District on park