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Council Minutes 01/03/1991 I I I Book 7-317 January 3, 1991 CITY OF AMMON January 3, 1991 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order ing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K.Ha11 Councilman Greg J. Maeser at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fo11ow- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Ca1 Smith City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others present: Vic and Kathy Baldwin, 3590 Rich Lane, Ammon The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Crandall, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson. Vic and Kathy Baldwin, 3590 Rich Lane, requested a street light for the southern end of Rich Lane. Sometime ago there was a street light and the pole remains, but the light fixture was removed. Utah Power has been notified to restore the street light. Also, Ba1dwins called attention to the problem with drifting snow on the south end of Rich Lane, and they recommended the City aonsider installation of a piece of snow fence. Councilman Maeser and Fire Chief Ca1 Smith stated the ordinance to modify and adopt the Uniform Fire Code is ready for action. However, before action is taken, Councilman Maeser asked the Council to think about the additional responsibility the upgraded code requires regarding enforcement of fire supression systems. Mayor Ard, Councilman Maeser, Councilman Crandall, and Stephen Freiburger of Forsgren Associates met with Fred Karford, 3520 East 17th Street, about right- of-way acquisition. Karford' s property is in Bonneville County, and there is a question about obtaining the necessary right of way for the Ammon Road proj ect. There is a difference of opinion about where Karford's property line is located. The City of Ammon must prove that we have the right-of-way or prepare for condemnation proceedings. The problem was discussed, and Attorney Anderson agreed to search out the proof of Ammon's right-of-way. Richard Skidmore owns property along Ammon Road south of Ammon Speedi Mart. He is concerned about the City's plans for extension of water and sewer lines beyond Sunnyside Road to the south urban limits. The Ammon Road project, as approved, does not include participation for water or sewer lines. Improvements to the water and sewer system are responsibilities of the City of Ammon and/or the property owners. Since the City does not want a new road torn up to install utilities, the problem needs to be resolved before road construction is completed. Engineer Benton was asked to assemble some ideas and costs for Council consideration. The City of Ammon has withheld payment of 10% >or $5,873.60 from BE CO Construction Company for the Peterson Park/Ross Avenue chip seal project until resolution of a problem with Keith Turnbow's driveway. It was agreed by Keith Turnbow, David Benton, and Evan Goodwin to remove some of the asphalt overlay this fall and then chip seal the existing asphalt next summer. BECO believes the remaining work will cost $250 to chip seal, and they request that the retainage be released except for $250. Previously the Council agreed to release part of the retainage, but there is confusion on the amount to be paid to BE CO and the amount to be retained. Councilman Crandall moved to pay BECO Construction $5,623.60 and retain $250 for chip seal of Turnbow's driveway. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to approve renewal of City business licenses for 1991 for Ammon Video for a retail store and for Stokes Food Center for a retail store and retail sale of beer by the bottle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Groberg Real Estate is selling property along the south side of East 17th Street to LaRe1l Kent. The property involved in the sale is a portion of Lot 19 Block 2 of Southwick Addition. During the title search, it was discovered that the combined Assessment Nos. 1 and 25 in the name of Poole Softwater for L.I.D. No. 8 covers Lot 19. Lot 19 may also be included in Assessment No. 13 of L.I.D. No. 7. Groberg believes the L.I.D.'s do not and have not affected his property, and he requests the City to take corrective action to release the lien on the East 41. 46 feet of Lot 19 which is owned by Groberg so they can clear the title to complete the sale. The L.LD. assessments involved are five years delinquent. 318 January 3, 1991 The problem was discussed, and it was determined that Groberg's property did not benefit from Local Improvement District No.8. Councilman Crandall moved to correct the L.I.D. No. 8 assessment roll to show combined Assessment Nos. 1 and 25 to be against the West 100' of the North 175' of Lot 19 Block 2 Southwick Division. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Cranda11- Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall moved on L.I.D. No.7, if it is determined that the assessment roll shows Assessment No. 13 to include Groberg' s portion of Lot 19 Block 2 Southwick Addition, that the assessment on Lot 19 be divided to assess proportionately to the frontage on East 17th Street for the remaining balance of the assessment and the respective owners can payoff in advance if they desire. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Reports: Councilman Crandall reported on the efforts to establish a record of fixed assets. The area of major concern on putting values on the fixed assets is the real property such as wells, parks, pumping_equipment, water lines, sewer lines, etc. The Council reviewed the City's real property and estimated individual values. I City Clerk Jensen reported on contact with Blue Cross and Delta Dental regarding insurance coverage for the Mayor and City Council. Both companies advised that coverage can be extended to the City Officials provided the company requirements are met. Attorney Anderson stated he did not see any problems with extending coverage. The Council decided they would like a representative of Blue Cross to attend City Council Meeting to discuss their program. The Council discussed the operation of the Ammon Cemetery, and the City of Ammon's responsibility to the cemetery. It was pointed out that the cemetery is operated under the direction of a separate cemetery district. There is no objection to the City offering a helping hand in emergencies provided it does not interfere with City operations. Councilman Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held December 6, 1991, as prepared. Councilman Crandall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to declare as surplus the 1971 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup with I flat bed and snowplow, the 1976 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup, and the camper shell off the old Animal Control pickup, and to advertise for sealed bids to be opened on February 7, 1991. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ard will be out of town on Council Meeting of January 17, 1991, and Councilman Hall will be gone on Council Meeting of February 7, 1991. Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting, and Councilman Hall seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. (/~~ MA:veR-~- ATTEST /M dL.e.L~'-'/ C ',L/L-Un/ CITY CLERK t/ I L